Phil Collin, Daily Breeze

Now that he’s firmly entrenched as the man in the middle of USC’s defense, junior linebacker Rey Maualuga is oozing confidence. But an NCAA rules change really makes his eyes light up – the switch of kickoffs from the 35-yard line to the 30-yard line. Ostensibly, it gives returning teams a better chance for a game-changing play, but the hard-hitting Maualuga sees a different benefit… continue