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76 days to USC football: Marvin Powell answered John McKay’s question

The countdown to the 2019 USC football season has reached another new week. This Sunday, it’s just 76 days until the Trojans kickoff against Fresno State.

At Reign of Troy, we’re passing the time by examining each number that ticks by.

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So here’s a look at the No. 76 jersey in USC past and present.

Who wore it best?

How highly did USC head coach John McKay think of No. 76 Marvin Powell?

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“Powell has as much ability as our 1967 Outland Trophy Winner Ron Yary,” McKay told the San Bernadino County Sun after his offensive tackle grabbed All-Pac-8 honors for the 1974 national-title winning Trojans.