USC’s Iacenda Leaves Team, Might Transfer

Fullback Ted Iacenda of USC has asked for his release and is expected to transfer, but Coach Paul Hackett hasn’t ruled him out of the Sun Bowl even though Iacenda is no longer practicing.

“I would welcome him back,” Hackett said.

Iacenda, a sophomore fullback, had eight carries for 38 yards and six catches for 36 yards.

Hackett called the reasons for Iacenda’s plan to leave “private.”