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Loyola cornerback Ceyair Wright commits to USC | L.A. Focus News

USC football added the commitment of Loyola cornerback Ceyair Wright on Saturday, as the Cubs standout decided to stay close to home. Wright picked USC over Michigan, Oregon, Notre Dame and Arizona State in a ceremony broadcast on NBC as part of the All-American selection show. “I’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” […]

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