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Christian Pierce's Rise at USC | USC Trojans Football News
Christian Pierce, USC’s rising safety and second-year starter, is thriving under new coach Paul Gonzales—mastering the finer points of communication and positioning that define elite safeties. After grinding through special teams his first two years, Pierce exploded onto the field last season with 13 starts, third on the team in tackles, and a knack for pass breakups. He credits mentors like Calen Bullock and Bishop Fitzgerald for shaping his game, while staying loyal to USC despite transfer temptations—partly because he’s from Rancho Cucamonga, just 50 miles away, and deeply connected to the…
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