We here at Conquest Chronicles and SB Nation were just as saddened to hear of the passing of former USC Trojans offensive lineman Max Tuerk at just 26 years old. Our collective thoughts are with the entire Tuerk family and Max’s friends, teammates and loved ones.
Max was hiking when he collapsed and passed away. According to a statement from the family, Max and his parents were on a favorite trail when he collapsed in the Cleveland National Forest.
Max’s name will forever be etched in the USC record books as he’s the first ever true freshman to start at left tackle when he took the field against Arizona back in 2012.