It can be difficult for some to understand why USC is going with a rotating approach at captain. For those doubting this approach, it could speak to an inherent void in leadership among the players. That is not necessarily the case, however.
On the one hand, it does make sense to have a permanent set of people to be named as the leader for the team. There are times, though, when a team will have someone else step up over the course of the season. It also adds an additional motivating factor for student-athletes to want to do well throughout the week and earn the right to walk out for the coin toss before a game.