A lingering issue involving Bryce Dixon has officially further depleted USC’s tight end position.
In a very brief missive posted to its official football website, the Trojans announced that “Dixon is no longer enrolled at the University of Southern California.” No reason for the separation was given.
However, it appears that it is an issue that dates back to late last year lingered on into the spring.
Bryce Dixon was going to be most-talented tight end on #USC roster next season. No more following incident that involved female student
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) May 14, 2015
In March of this year, in was reported that Dixon would be sidelined for what was only described as a “student-conduct issue.” It’s been reported that the issue involves an unspecified incident with another USC student.
Regardless of the actual reason behind the split, it’s a very significant loss for the Trojans.
Thanks to the expired eligibility of starter Randall Telfer, Dixon, who was suspended for the Cal game last year because of an unspecified student-conduct issue, was one of two scholarship tight ends on the Trojans roster. The other, Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick, was academically ineligible for the entire 2014 season and his status for the upcoming season has yet to be determined, even though he participated in spring practice.
Walk-on Connor Spears is also available, while four-star 2015 signee Tyler Petite will join the Trojans in time for summer camp.
The 6-4, 240-pound Dixon, though, was easily USC’s most talented returning tight end. Last season as a true freshman, Dixon caught 14 passes for 198 yards and four touchdowns, the latter total of which was tied for second on the team. He ended the year on a high as he grabbed a season-high four receptions for 44 yards in the Holiday Bowl win over Nebraska.