After Wednesday’s practice, a crowd of autograph seekers gathered around USC receiver Patrick Turner.

“I think it’s just the number,” said Turner, who wears No. 1. “For little kids, that’s what it feels like. They go to it. Like Barney.”

PT’s stock significantly rose last week, stepping up and showing his freakish potential for the first time (in a game).

Turner Draws a Crowd [LA Times]