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For that matter, how could he work up the nerve to make a promise to safety Derwin James Jr. before taking the field for that drive?

Worn out, the Chargers defense had to take the field again quickly when the offense went three and out and lost 12 yards on a sack.

When he takes the field Saturday against Nebraska, he’ll become the first passer of Polynesian descent to start a game at quarterback for USC.

There was also Motie’s catch and a sensational one-handed grab at slip by Buttler, who gave up the gloves and dropped down to number three as he finally took the field in England’s white-ball rebuild.

Few, though, have the physical skills that Maiava will bring to the position, when he takes the field against Nebraska on Nov. 16.