a ball-hawking USC safety who made the most of his chances
In the 2004 season, Scott Ware flashed as a versatile USC safety, piling up 16 tackles and a pass breakup in just seven games, including a standout 12-tackle effort against California[1][4]. He was a reliable next-man-up defender, starting three times when injuries reshuffled the secondary, and his value came from football IQ, toughness, and readiness rather than raw volume stats[4].
