Time Off

Although it's a bye week, USC seems riddled with ailing players. Linebacker Brian Cushing is out this week to rest a sprained shoulder.
``It's been sore for a little while,'' Cushing said. ``It may not really heal until after a bowl game.''
Nose guard Sedrick Ellis will not practice this week because his knee is sore and he had fluid drained from it Monday.
``It's normal wear and tear,'' USC coach Pete Carroll said.
Cornerback Terrell Thomas and safety Kevin Ellison did not practice to concentrate on academics while tight end Fred Davis did not practice because he was sick.