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Longstreet

American  
[lawng-street, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌstrit, ˈlɒŋ- /

noun

  1. James, 1821–1904, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.


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With Longstreet gone, expect USC to pursue a veteran passer in the transfer portal to fill the No. 3 spot on its depth chart, similar to how Sam Huard did last season.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2026

It’s unclear if Longstreet would be willing to wait another season behind Maiava.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 16, 2025

Maiava’s return now turns the attention to five-star backup Husan Longstreet, who will have a decision to make about his future at USC.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 16, 2025

After facing UCLA, USC coach Lincoln Riley must decide whether to replace starting quarterback Jayden Maiava or fight to retain Maiava and backup Husan Longstreet.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 30, 2025

Meanwhile, Lee and his assistants, the generals James “Pete” Longstreet and A. P. Hill, gaze out at Wright’s army from the front porch of Lee’s Confederate headquarters, the Turnbull house.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly

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