Brian Cushing's road to USC went through South Bend

Nov. 25, 2008
The linebacker was set on going to Notre Dame four years ago, until Tyrone Willingham was fired as coach. The Fighting Irish's loss has been the Trojans' gain. USC linebacker Brian Cushing envisioned the scenario.
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