Sophomore linebacker Palaie Gaoteote was a heralded recruit coming out of high school in 2019. He has no intentions of letting the hype slow down when it comes to his college career.
“IE came in my office about the fourth or fifth game last year,” defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast said. “And he wants to be the best linebacker that ever played at USC.”
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