Carroll says he staying in LA

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Just one note I want to talk about.

USC’s Pete Carroll held a press conference Tuesday and said he’s not leaving the Trojans, even if someone offers him everything he wants.

I guess I’m being cynical but my first thought was: So how long before he leaves?

LA Times columnist T.J. Simers takes Carroll at his word. Maybe he’s right. After all Carroll seems like a perfect fit with USC. Check out the video that runs with ESPN’s press conference story . Carroll just looks like an SC guy. I’m sure he has a white sweater tied around his waist.

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OK, another note. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach has his top 25 set already for next season. He picks USC No. 1 and Florida No. 2. The Trojans have a tough road schedule next year with games at Nebraska, Notre Dame, Cal, Oregon and Arizona State.