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USC's Ronald Jones II improves his game, avoids the spotlight

LOS ANGELES - Given a choice in the matter, Ronald Jones II would prefer to fly under the radar for the next few weeks.

If it were up to him, all the talk surrounding the Cotton Bowl showdown between No. 8 USC and No. 5 Ohio State would focus on the quarterbacks or maybe the defenses.

No one would make a fuss about the tailback who has quietly put together one of the most productive careers in the history of a school known as Tailback U.

"I like to play silently," Jones said.

So far, so good.

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