LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA JULY 21, 2014-USC center Max Tuerk watches game film at the USC campus. Turek came to the univeristyas an offensive tackle but has switched positions. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - Max Tuerk, a former standout offensive lineman for the USC Trojans, has died at the age of 26, the school announced.No cause of death was released."#FightOnForever, Max Tuerk,'' USC's athletic department tweeted Sunday afternoon. "The #TrojanFamily is terribly saddened by the news of Tuerk's passing, gone too soon at the age of 26, and our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with his family.''"Heartbroken by the loss of Max Tuerk.