The life-changing decision that put Max Tuerk on the path to USC, NFL

Max Tuerk never intended on being an offensive lineman. He wanted to play a skill position. You know, catch passes, score touchdowns, hear the fans at Santa Margarita High cheer for him.
Specifically, Tuerk thought he’d play tight end, like his dad, Greg, did at Brown.
So it must have been an unpleasant shock for Tuerk when his head coach, Harry Welch, and Santa Margarita’s offensive line coach, Marty Spalding, informed Tuerk he would playing on the offensive line.
“Much to his