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Welcome aboard Amir!
Welcome aboard Amir!
When can he play? Does he have to wait a year or no?
When can he play? Does he have to wait a year or no?
Yes, he has to sit out 2012 and will be eligible to play in 2013.
Carlisle, a freshman last season, was slowed by ankle and knee injuries but played in eight games. He rushed for 118 yards in 19 carries and also had seven receptions, one for a touchdown.
Under NCAA transfer rules, he will have to sit out this season and will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
Duane Carlisle told the South Bend Tribune that his son's move "definitely was a family decision."
Amir Carlisle played high school football in Sunnyvale, Calif. Duane Carlisle worked for the San Francisco 49ers as a strength and conditioning coach when Amir chose USC. Duane Carlisle is now the director of sports performance for Purdue University.
Carlisle is the second USC tailback to leave the program in the last three months.
Dillon Baxter was removed from the team by Coach Lane Kiffin after the Trojans played Notre Dame in October. Baxter, a San Diego native, is reportedly considering transferring to San Diego State.
Senior Curtis McNeal, who gained a team-best 1,005 yards last season, and sophomore D.J. Morgan are the most experienced returning tailbacks. Sophomore George Farmer was shifted from receiver to tailback midway through the season.
Does he count a a scholarship for this season, or not until he can actually play?

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While he technically won’t be a member of the 2012 recruiting class, he’s a big-time coup for the Irish staff. His scholarship will count against the Irish this fall even though he won’t be eligible to play until 2013.