O'Dowd dislocates knee cap, could miss 3-4 weeks

Kris O'Dowd, USC starting center and All-American candidate, dislocated his right kneecap early in USC's Monday night scrimmage at the Coliseum. He is expected to miss three to four weeks.

"We're fortunate that we have depth, but it's just a crusher that he got banged up like that," coach Pete Carroll told the Los Angeles Times.

Senior offensive lineman Nick Howell also sprained his ankle. There was no word on his status.

Meanwhile, quarterback Aaron Corp did not have X-rays on his cracked fibula, and will have them Tuesday. He said swelling has gone down and there is less pain in his leg.