LOS ANGELES (CBS) – The 2012 USC Trojans football team got a big boost from the NCAA after the organization granted a hardship waiver for DB Joshua Shaw, making him eligible to play this upcoming season.

“This is like the happiest day of my life,” said Shaw, a redshirt sophomore who transferred from the University of Florida. “It’s great news,” said coach Lane Kiffin. “He’s a neat kid.”

Before attending the University of Florida, Shaw starred at Palmdale High School.