Brett Neilon, Justin Dedich vying for USC’s starting center spot

LOS ANGELES — Brett Neilon saw his first chance to start for USC early last season.
Neilon replaced Toa Lobendahn when the senior center was sidelined with a pectoral injury in the season-opening win over UNLV. He faced few issues in his debut.
When Neilon returned to the sideline to make way for Lobendahn’s return, he watched a series of issues arise. The performance from the offensive line was up and down, at times struggling to protect quarterback JT Daniels or provide much aid fo