USC FOOTBALL: CARROLL IS STAYING PUT.

Byline: SCOTT WOLF 

Staff Writer

USC coach Pete Carroll said Thursday he was not interested in the San Diego Chargers job despite speculation he could be a candidate.

Earlier this week, Carroll refused to comment about the Chargers job. But Carroll said Thursday that was not a sign he could be lured to San Diego.

"I just got tired of answering questions about the NFL, because there's always a follow-up question from (the media), no matter what I say, so I decided I wouldn't say anything," Carroll said. "I wasn't looking at it. I like where I'm at. I'm not going anywhere."

Sources indicated there was communication between the Chargers and Carroll this week, but Carroll said he was never interested.

Meanwhile, Arkansas quarterback Mitch Mustain continued his visit to USC Thursday and the Trojans are considered a strong favorite when he decides to transfer. Another Arkansas native, tailback Broderick Green, briefly considered going to Penn State last week even after he signed with USC, but will stay with the Trojans.

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