Southern Cal’s Moody ready to move on

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emmanuel Moody, the second-leading rusher for Southern California last season as a freshman who is caught in a glut of highly regarded tailbacks, has decided to transfer.

“We’ve talked about it for a couple days. It was not a snap decision,” Trojans coach Pete Carroll said after practice Thursday. “He’s of the mind that he needs to move on. He’s looking for an opportunity where he can be a featured guy.

“I feel bad he’s been banged up and not looked his best lately in camp. He did well for us last year, and the first part of camp before getting hurt.”

Moody, a 6-foot-1, 205-pound sophomore from Texas, gained 458 yards on 79 carries last season before missing the final four games because of a sprained ankle. He entered camp as one of 10 players competing for playing time at tailback.

“This will make the opportunities better for the kids still here,” Carroll said. “Guys come here and know they’ll play. If they lose that feeling, they’re not going to fit. [Moody] didn’t leave here disgruntled — he’s a great kid. He just thought he’d get a chance somewhere where the competition is different. He was at peace with his decision and said he had no regrets.