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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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That left Longstreet with a choice: Spend another season on the sideline or search for opportunity elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

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

Ryan Kartje, the Times’ USC beat reporter, wrote a story last week about a situation at quarterback involving starter Jayden Maiava and five-star freshman Husan Longstreet.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

Kartje raised the possibility of Longstreet entering the transfer portal if Maiava returns for his senior season.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

Fremantle rose, trying to face Longstreet and continue to listen politely to Kemper at the same moment.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara