Max Browne huddled USC’s offense on the sideline during Tuesday’s practice, just as he will Sept. 3 against Alabama. He barked instructions, clapped and then jogged to the line of scrimmage. His teammates followed.
Tuesday was Browne’s first practice since he received the news for which he waited three years.
Phones began buzzing on USC’s campus Saturday afternoon to spread the message. Browne had been named the starting quarterback.
Then came a warning.
“Don’t tweet anything about it,” running back Justin Davis said.
The players heeded the coaching staff’s request.