Trojans picked to finish 9th in Pac-10


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The USC men’s basketball team was picked to finish second-to-last in the conference at Pac-10 media day Thursday. After a tumultuous offseason that included the resignation of coach Tim Floyd and the early departure of the majority of the team’s experienced players, questions are swirling around the USC program. As the media sees it, new […]

Pac-10 referee suspended for missed call


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A Pac-10 official who worked the USC-Oregon State game Saturday was suspended by the conference for missing an obvious facemask penalty, commissioner Larry Scott announced Monday. The official, whose name was not released by the Pac-10, was suspended one game for failing to throw a flag after USC safety Taylor Mays seemed to rip the […]

USC jumps two spots in BCS rankings


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USC is ranked No. 5 in the BCS standings, two positions higher than a week ago. After the Trojans 42-36 win over Oregon State on Saturday,  they moved past Cincinnati and Boise State in the standings, although neither team lost. Cincinnati defeated Louisville 41-10 and Boise State dismantled Hawaii 54-9. USC (6-1) is the highest […]

Top recruit’s change of heart may open door for USC


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Cassius Marsh, a highly touted defensive tackle from Oaks Christian High School, has decommitted from Cal. While Marsh was unwilling to provide a precise reason for this surprising decision, college football insiders speculate that Cal’s lackluster season thus far was a pivotal factor. Cal’s loss is potentially USC’s gain, although the Trojans will have to […]

In review, officials missed call at Notre Dame


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Notre Dame’s fake field goal had USC reeling Saturday. It’s now apparent the officials were confused too. The Pac-10 coordinator of football officials David Cutaia told the Los Angeles Times that the crew who worked the game at Notre Dame made a mistake in not calling a penalty on the Fighting Irish’s fake field goal. […]