Quarterback Mark Sanchez did not change his mind before Sunday night's deadline to remove his name from the NFL draft, according to sources.
The NFL gives underclassmen 72 hours to change their mind once they declare their intentions to apply for the draft. But sources said Sanchez showed no intention Sunday of changing his mind.
During Wednesday night's meeting between Sanchez and USC coach Pete Carroll, the Trojans coach reminded him he could always change his mind within 72 hours.
Carroll, who disagreed with Sanchez's decision to turn pro, later apologized to the quarterback following his comments at Thursday's news conference.
Hazelton selects school
Former USC wide receiver Vidal Hazelton said Sunday he will transfer to Cincinnati.
"I have a good relationship with the coaches and the spread offense will let me do what I'm capable of doing,"
Hazelton said.
Hazelton selected Cincinnati over Syracuse. One reason he chose the Bearcats is because all his units from USC will transfer over successfully.
He will attempt to get a hardship transfer because he wants to be closer to his sick grandfather in Georgia, which would gain him immediate eligibility.
Otherwise, he will need to sit out a season and have one year remaining.
Hazelton will enroll at Cincinnati in March.
Greene commits
Defensive end Kevin Greene of San Francisco committed to USC on Sunday.
Greene is rated the 53rd-best prospect in California by Rivals.com. He selected USC over Washington State.
