Aaron Corp is a quarterback for the Richmond Spiders. He was born on March 6, 1989 in Villa Park, California. Corp was a redshirt freshman for the USC Trojans in 2007 and played in only five games during the 2008 season.http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/corp_aaron00.html Aaron Corp was named starting quarterback in the spring of 2009 but missed the first game due to a fractured fibula. He was replaced by Matt Barkley.http://www.head2head.com/football/collegesalarycap/player/11341?originated=AZS As of October 13, 2009, Corp was third-string quarterback on the USC depth chart.http://www.ocregister.com/articles/corp-usc-defensive-2606445-johnson-carroll
Career Highlights
Aaron Corp was a 3 year starter at Orange Lutheran High School where he passed for 76 touchdowns and 8,688 yards. He was named to several All-American teams as a high school senior in 2006. Corp also lead Orange Lutheran High School to a 14-1 record and the California state Division II championship.http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/corp_aaron00.html In his first start against Washington, Corp completed 13 of 22 passed for 110 yards and an interception. USC lost the game 16-13. Through November 1, 2009 Corp has played in three games for the Trojans and has thrown for 155 yards and one touchdown.http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/teamcume.html#TEAM.IND Late in the year there were rumors the Corp might transfer, but as of December 31, 2009 Corp says that right now he will stay at USC.http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=121035&line=14323&spln=1 On January 8, 2010, Corp transferred to the University of Richmond where he is expected to be their starting quarterback for the 2010 season.http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jan/08/sports/la-sp-aaron-corp-usc8-2010jan08
Awards and Championships
2006: "Parade" All-Americanhttp://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/corp_aaron00.html
2006: Won California state Division II championshiphttp://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/corp_aaron00.html
2006: Winner of the Glenn Davis Awardhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Davis_Award
Quotes
"I basically made the decision Sunday night. They had offered me on Friday and I just took a couple days to think about it and make sure it was the right decision for me. I just felt this is where I want to go, this is what I want to do, so I went ahead and made the commitment." - Aaron Corphttp://usc.scout.com/2/532009.html
"It is what it is, Matt is our guy right now. The coaches are going to stick by him. And if I was in his position I'd want that too." - Aaron Corphttp://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/la-sp-usc-fyi18-2009nov18,0,7769046.story
"I am a versatile quarterback that can pull the ball down and take off if I have to. I’m a tough player. I know the game. I’m good at making my leads and getting the ball where it needs to be. I think I’m a very mobile QB. I want to work on my overall strength and getting bigger. Also, I'd like to sharpen my release." - Aaron Corphttp://california.scout.com/a.z?s=166&p=8&c=1&nid=2384915
"Richmond allowed me the opportunity to compete and play right away and I was very comfortable meeting with Coach Latrell Scott and his staff. The university has a tremendous football program and is nationally recognized for its academics, especially in my major of international studies." - Aaron Corphttp://articles.latimes.com/2010/jan/08/sports/la-sp-aaron-corp-usc8-2010jan08
"My first job is to go out and win the starting job and, obviously in the process, establish myself as a leader and prove to the guys that I can play." - Aaron Corphttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2010/03/usc-football-aaron-corp-jeremy-bates-pete-carroll-richmond-matt-barkley.html
