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FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2010 file photo, Southern California athletic director Pat Haden watches the third quarter of an NCAA college football game between USC and Hawaii, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. Southern California is coming off a historically disappointing season that has put head football coach Lane Kiffin in a precarious situation heading into his fourth season as Trojans coach. The Trojans will have a new quarterback and are still dealing with a roster limited by NCAA sanctions. They won?t enter the season No. 1 like last year. Expectations are far more modest, which both Kiffin and Haden, say is a good thing. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner, File)

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FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2012 file photo, Southern California head coach Lane Kiffin looks on as senior quarterback Matt Barkley is introduced to the crowd during a ceremony for the seniors before an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, in Los Angeles. Southern California is coming off a historically disappointing season that has put Kiffin in precarious situation heading into his fourth season as Trojans coach. The Trojans will have a new quarterback and are still dealing with a roster limited by NCAA sanctions. They won?t enter the season No. 1 like last year. Expectations are far more modest, which both Kiffin and his boss, athletic director Pat Haden, say is a good thing. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

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FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2012 file photo, Southern California head coach Lane Kiffin removes his headset during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, in Los Angeles. Southern California is coming off a historically disappointing season that has put Kiffin in precarious situation heading into his fourth season as Trojans coach. The Trojans will have a new quarterback and are still dealing with a roster limited by NCAA sanctions. They won?t enter the season No. 1 like last year. Expectations are far more modest, which both Kiffin and his boss, athletic director Pat Haden, say is a good thing. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: USC Trojans head coach Lane Kiffin greets senior quarterback Matt Barkley #7 prior to the start of the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Notre Dame defeated USC Trojans 22-13. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Wide receiver TJ Jones #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is brought down by linebacker Lamar Dawson #55 of the USC Trojans in the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Notre Dame defeated USC Trojans 22-13. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Fullback Soma Vainuku #31 of the USC Trojans can't make a catch in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Notre Dame defeated USC Trojans 22-13. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Theo Riddick #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish gives Jawanza Starling #29 of the USC Trojans a stiff arm as he carries the ball during a 22-13 Notre Dame win at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Cierre Wood #20 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish carries the ball as he gets a block from Tyler Eifert #80 on Josh Shaw #26 of the USC Trojans during a 22-13 Notre Dame win at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Head Coach Lane Kiffin calls a play with Max Wittek #13 of the USC Trojans during a 22-13 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Cierre Wood #20 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish protects the ball as he is tackled by Josh Shaw #26 of the USC Trojans during a 22-13 Notre Dame win at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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