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Very special performance

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Not only did USC's special teams score a touchdown, but they had an unprecedented, near-perfect all-around performance Saturday.

The special teams were successful on all 12 of coordinator Brian Schneider's game goals for the units, something that impressed the long-time special teams coach, to say the least.

"I have never seen 12-for-12," Schneider said during this afternoon's special teams meeting, referring to a system he has used for years.

USC's previous best this season was 10-for-12. Check out the 12 special teams goals and the Trojans' successful performance on each:

  • Win: Yes
  • 100 percent effort: Yes
  • 100 percent punt protection: Three times
  • 100 percent kick protection: Six times
  • Average start after a kickoff better than opponent: 30- to 25-yard line
  • Net punt better than opponent: 39.7 to 29.4 yards
  • Score or set up a score: Damian Williams' punt return for a TD
  • Penalty free: 0 penalties in 27 snaps
  • Give offense the ball inside the 50: Two times
  • Opponents always start outside the 50: 10 times
  • Have a game-breaking play: Williams' TD
  • Eliminate the big play for the opponent: Yes

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