Ken Norton on Cushing, Matthews, Maualuga

Keep in mind I think the guys USC will put on the field this year (Malcolm Smith, Chris Galippo, Michael Morgan) might end up being better players than this group, at the college level.  Via the Orange County Register's USC Blog:

Cushing: “Tough guy, and he wants to prove it to you every time. Heart. The definition of hard work, and he’s going to carry that flag. Captain, rah-rah guy. He’ll be an extremely good pro because he’s going to be your tough guy, he’ll play hard, he’s a complete ballplayer, you’re not going to outwork him and you’re not going to out-tough him.”

Matthews: ‘Tremendous athlete. Never satisfied. Carries a huge chip on his shoulder. Has a mean streak about him. He’s never happy with himself. He’s the biggest critic of himself. He’s always trying to show people how good he is.”

Maualuga: “Spectacular. The guy who will knock you out. He’s the Mike Tyson of the group. He’s going to intimidate you. He’s gong to come in throwing haymakers.”