Lewis reaches out to new generation

Good article about Marcedes Lewis and his activities in Long Beach.

There's a display of Willie McGinest's Patriots jersey in the LB Poly hall of fame, maybe one day Marcedes will have one as well.

"What's really intriguing to note is the success Lewis has had in the pros in comparison to his four good friends and fellow Poly seniors in 2001.

Hershel Dennis, Winston Justice, Manuel Wright and Bing went to USC as a package deal while Lewis resisted the pull to do likewise and stuck with his decision to play at UCLA.

That quartet enjoyed national chills and thrills at USC. Lewis was able to end his career with a 10-2 season in 2005. The pro divide has been one-sided.

Wright left USC early for the NFL and flopped, playing nine games in three seasons before being released. Dennis missed two college seasons, one for an off-field incident and one because of injury, and is out of football. Justice lost a season at USC, too, and he's made just one start in three seasons with the Eagles. Bing's tremendous potential has been held back by injuries. He finally got into his first NFL game in the Detroit Lions' finale last season after three years of pain and rehab.

Lewis was a key part of the Jags' 11-5 mark in 2007. The Jags suffered last season at 5-11, but Lewis had four or more catches in five of their last eight games including a career-high six against Indianapolis."

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