USC’s backup defensive ends ready for extended roles against Colorado

LOS ANGELES — USC senior defensive end Christian Rector was again a spectator at practice on Tuesday, making it a full week since he was able to participate due to an ankle injury that’s plagued him all season.
With freshman Drake Jackson still in a walking boot as he recovers from a high ankle sprain, it’s looking increasingly likely that USC will be without both of its starting ends against Colorado on Friday.
“Oh, shoot. I guess we keep hearing the word ‘next man