Curtis McNeal was USC’s big-play spark, not just a volume back
In the 2011 season, Curtis McNeal rushed for 1,005 yards on 145 carries for USC, averaging 6.9 yards per carry and scoring 6 touchdowns, a mark that was the best by a Trojan since Reggie Bush in 2005[1][11]. His calling card was burst: he could turn a crease into a chunk play, including multiple long touchdowns, and his versatility showed up on kickoff returns as well[1][5]. The fit question is simple—if you want a back with juice, efficiency, and home-run speed, McNeal looks like a yes; the caution is that his role was part of a rotation, so he was more lightning bolt than workhorse[11][14].
