Utah State began its spring football drills Saturday in preparation for the season opener on Sept. 8 against the USC Trojans in Los Angeles. Top, junior quarterback candidate Kevin Nitzel launches pass toward junior fullback Steve Pincock, a transfer from Ricks College. Below, outside linebacker coach Dave Tyler tutors defensive players. After finishing with a 5-6 mark last season, the Ags in 1984 face a tough non-league slate, including USC, Texas Christian, Arizona , Utah and BYU. Erich Grosseand Paula Huff photos