LB Rey Maualuga, defensive MVP of USC’s 49 - 17 dismantling of Illinois in the Rose Bowl, told John Jackson on FSN’s postgame show that he will be returning for his senior season, “100 percent.” With Maualuga, Kaluka Maiava, and Brian Cushing as the probable starters at linebacker, and with Malcolm Smith, Clay Matthews, and Chris Galippo supporting them, the linebacker corps should be in excellent shape come the fall.