Stephen Carr: 'It was Very Tough to Leave USC'

WATCH: Indiana's new running back talks about his decision to leave the Trojans.

Running back Stephen Carr was one of two tailbacks that left USC this offseason joining the Indiana Hoosiers program. 

Carr spent four seasons with USC and rushed for 1,329 yards on 264 carries (5.0 average) with 12 touchdowns in 35 games. Despite being close to home, the Gardena [Calif.] native decided he wanted a change for his final year of eligibility.  

Carr spoke out for the first time on his decision to leave the Trojans during media availability with Indiana.

"It was very tough to leave USC. I had some of my greatest moments there since I grew up there as a kid. I respect USC to the highest. [McCullough] was a great recruiter as a coach, and we built a great connection at USC. He welcomed me in, and we got straight to business. We had a great relationship.'' 

The former five-star running back admitted that despite leaving the program he has nothing but 'respect' for the coaching staff, players and school.

"USC had my heart ever since I was a young kid,'' Carr said. "As soon as they offered, I committed. I’ve had some of my greatest moments there. I grew up around that place, and I think I’ve gained maturity and the knowledge that I needed to from USC, and I respect USC to the highest, man.”

According to Hooisers Now, "Carr got to Bloomington last week and is ready to get to work. He hasn't spent much time with McCullough yet, because he's been out recruiting. It's a long way from home, but he's excited about what this last year will bring at Indiana, a program on the rise the past couple of years."

Although Carr played significant minutes last season, USC struggled to find a consistent rhythm with their run game. The former Trojan has also struggled with his fair share of injuries, but if he can stay healthy, it looks like he could be a main feature in the Hooisers' offense this season.

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