EL PASO, Texas - USC wide receiver Robert Woods is expected to announce immediately after the Sun Bowl on Monday that he will forego his senior season and enter the NFL draft, according to sources.
Woods said earlier this week he made his decision but would not announce it until after USC plays Georgia Tech in the Sun Bowl. USC did not allow him to speak to the media Saturday.
Woods is USC's all-time leading receiver with 249 receptions in three seasons and considered a first- or second-round draft pick.
Cornerback Nickell Robey said he remains undecided about his future.
"I really don't know yet," Robey said.
Lee hurt
Wide receiver Marqise Lee injured his knee while making a quick cut during practice and did not return. He was examined by trainers and USC coach Lane Kiffin said he was "hopeful" Lee would play.
"We'll have to keep checking him out," Kiffin said.
Lee walked to the team bus without looking like he was in pain and told an onlooker he was "good."
If Lee can't start, he would be replaced by freshman Nelson Agholor.
Play calling still an issue
With Kiffin criticized for trying to call plays and be the head coach during games, reporters continued to ask if he will relinquish some duties to offensive coordinator Kennedy Polamalu.
"A lot of coaches that call plays that I've been around, it's very difficult to give up," Polamalu said. "We have not discussed play calling. We've just discussed how
to use the strength of the staff.""As the head coach, he is the pulse of the team. So we're going to do what he wants."
Kiffin remained vague Saturday even though he has spent more time in bowl practices watching the defense and special teams.
"We'll look at all that stuff after (the season)," he said.
Fond farewell?
Kiffin said he did not really think about having only a couple of more days coaching with his father, defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, who will try to get an NFL job next season.
"It's not like we've been together for 15 years," Lane Kiffin said. "I haven't thought about it."
Monte Kiffin said Saturday he had "fun" coaching at USC.
"Hopefully I get back to the NFL," he said.
The Kiffins disagreed with each other about whether Georgia Tech is similar in offensive scheme to Oregon.
"It's like playing Oregon," Lane Kiffin said.
When Monte Kiffin was asked if Georgia Tech was similar to Oregon, he said "not really."
Injury report
Tailback Curtis McNeal did not practice for the second straight day with an undisclosed injury.
"We won't put his health at risk if there's an issue," Polamalu said.
Wide receiver George Farmer returned after missing two days. There were fears Farmer suffered a possible concussion Wednesday.
No dinner conflict
Both teams ate at a steakhouse Saturday night but the Sun Bowl staggered the meals so USC would eat 30 minutes later than Georgia Tech. That eliminated any issue of whether the teams were expected to eat together, like the first night when Georgia Tech left a dinner before USC arrived.
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