USC RB Tre Madden won’t play this season
After getting off to a fast start in 2013, USC running back Tre Madden has been plagued by injuries and now the junior won’t see the field again until 2015.
With a painful turf toe injury lingering, Madden, his parents and USC head coach Steve Sarkisian met Thursday and decided to hold him out for the rest of the 2014 season and focus on his health for 2015.
“We’re moving forward,” Tre’s father, Curtis Madden, said to the OC Register. “It’s disappointing that he’s not going to be able to contribute this season. But there’s next year and the year after that.”
Last year, after running for 583 yards and six touchdowns in the Trojans’ first five games, Madden hurt his hamstring and wasn’t able to produce at the same level for the rest of the season. This time around, Madden suffered a turf toe injury in preseason camp and hasn’t played a down for the Trojans this season.
Additionally, Madden missed the entire 2012 season with a knee injury after making the transition from linebacker to running back. He took a redshirt that season, so he has one more season of eligibility. He also fits the criteria needed to apply for a medical hardship waiver, which would give him a sixth season.
At 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds, Madden showed an impressive combination of power and speed while running for more than 100 yards in four of his first five games. After hurting his hamstring against Arizona in Week 6, Madden gained just 92 yards in five games the rest of the season.
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