Jordan Congdon named USC's starting kicker

Jordan Congdon named USC’s starting kicker

Staff Writer

Aug. 25, 2009 4:24 PM PT

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All eyes have been on the quarterback competition at USC, but the battle to become the Trojans’ field-goal kicker also was waged during training camp.

Today, Coach Pete Carroll announced that Jordan Congdon would handle field goals and extra points in the Sept. 5 opener against San Jose State. Congdon was chosen over Joe Houston.

Junior college transfer Jake Harfman is expected to handle kickoffs.

Congdon, a senior, made 19 of 23 field-goal attempts for Nebraska in 2005.

Congdon and junior defensive back Rob Erickson were awarded scholarships.

-- Gary Klein

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Gary Klein

Gary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he covered USC’s football program and athletic department. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge.

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