the veteran USC center who earned his keep the hard way
Abe Markowitz was a walk-on turned scholarship lineman who battled back from foot injuries to become a trusted depth piece at center and guard for USC in the 2012-2013 season. His edge was toughness, versatility, and persistence: he was also a shot-putter for USC track, which hints at the kind of raw power and work rate he brought to the trenches. He wasn’t a headline star, but he was the kind of blue-collar, team-first fit coaches love when they need reliability and grit.
