Troy Polamalu will be leading the Pittsburgh defense against the Miami Dolphins tonight .

The DT has a run-down of USC’s talented rookie class and of a QB who hasn’t started since high school:

This preseason Cassel threw for 680 yards and three touchdowns. Cassel has firmly positioned himself as the backup to Tom Brady in New England. While Cassel will likely never assume Brady’s position, it can be noted for good measure that Cassel’s preseason quarterback rating was 93.5. Brady’s rating? 93.4.

Playing on Sundays [Daily Trojan]