The countdown to USC’s 2025 football season is officially on! The Trojans kick off their new campaign 21 days from today. You need something to help you while away the days and hours in the spring and summer. This is one way to do so. In this new series, countdown to kickoff, we will be counting down the days by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number. Today, we look at former USC running back LenDale White.
Position: Running back
Years played at USC: 2003-2005
Career highlights: From 2003 through 2005, White teamed up with Reggie Bush to form one of the greatest running back duos in college football history. Known as the “Thunder” to Bush’s “Lightning”, White was a powerful back who thrived in short yardage and red zone situations. He had double-digit rushing touchdowns in all three of his seasons in Cardinal and Gold, including a historic 24 as a junior in 2005.
White’s 52 career rushing touchdowns are the most in USC history. In his three seasons in Cardinal and Gold, the Trojans went 37-2, winning two national championships and coming up one victory short of a third.
After USC: White declared for the 2006 NFL Draft, where the Tennessee Titans selected him in the second round. White’s professional career was an up-and-down one. While he rushed for over 1,100 yards in 2007 and had 15 touchdowns in 2007, he struggled with weight issues and concerns about his work ethic during his time in the league.
White’s last appearance in the NFL came with Tennessee in 2009. He had stints with the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos in 2010, but due to an injury and a failed drug test, he never appeared in a regular season game for either team.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC football countdown to kickoff—LenDale White in focus
Reporting by Adam Bradford, Trojans Wire / Trojans Wire
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