USC commit Malik Brooks echoes Trojan glory days while discussing incoming classes

A lot of concerns about future USC recruiting classes dropping off are not grounded in historical precedent at the program. When the past Trojan teams have been great, the depth chart has been stacked.

Some may claim that the modern landscape of how things are would dictate that something like that is not possible anymore. In sports, like throughout other facets of society, the pendulum tends to always swing the other way after being heavily in one direction for too long.

Yes, student-athletes have the ability to string along coaching staffs or transfer at the first sign of any discomfort. What many are overlooking is that the verdict is in to an extent. People looking for the greener grass are finding themselves not on any team at all or in a reduced role compared to what they would have been.

Naturally, there are examples where the flip or transfer process has worked out for certain individuals. That seems to be more of an exception than anything else.

This is allowing coach Lincoln Riley and GM Chad Bowden to invest their time into players who truly want to be a part of the Trojan program and are going to commit to USC for the right reasons.

Being able to point to how the stacking of the roster has brought prior success is only something that coach Riley can really point to for the current recruits/commits. Being a part of the legacy and rebuilding with this blueprint in mind is something that excites the current high schoolers, particularly the ones from SoCal.

Deep depth chart is an asset for USC

Part of the class of 2026, Malik Brooks spoke on this aspect during Sunday's USC J show. When asked about the strength of the incoming classes and how snaps would potentially look for each individual, he responded:

"Everybody's going to eat. Everybody's going to have their time to shine. "

Showing this level of awareness and maturity in terms of playing time and knowing that team success is what will ultimately allow for everyone to be in a better position for themselves is a familiar tune to Trojan fans.

The deepest rooms in college football history occurred during prior USC eras. It looks as if Brooks and others who are yet to step foot on campus as players are aiming to bring that aspect back to the current Trojan approach.