USC Personnel Position Switch Along the Line of Scrimmage

Former junior defensive lineman Byron Jerideau has switched positions, per Steve Spurrier.  The Green Pond, SC native is moving over to the offensive line in order to provide some girth in the middle of the o-line.  According to Spurrier, Jerideau will remain on the o-line for the remainder of the 2011 season at which time his position for the 2012 season will be further evaluated.  Jerideau was playing less than 15-20 snaps per game on defense and welcomed the opportunity for more playing time on the o-line.  Also the emergence of freshman d-linemen Kelcy Quarles also made Jerideau expendable on defense.  Jerideau is about 6'0" and a cheeseburger shy of 320 pounds.  USC's backups on the o-line are very young and have not fully matured physically to compete against stronger more mature d-linemen in the SEC.