Trojans still troubled in easy win against Cougars
USC was never threatened in its Saturday win over Washington State, but a familiar of mistakes gave plenty of cause for concern.
Even in victory, USC shows the same hangups
A week after getting upended in Seattle, the Trojans were supposed to return to the Coliseum and take their frustration out on Washington State like a drunken step-father. This one was supposed to be ugly. The 45.5-point spread was more of a generous suggestion for the Trojan offense, which ripped the lowly Cougars for 69 […]
Game 4 rewind: Penalties keep USC out of rhythm
Self-imposed mistakes keep Trojans from parlaying hot start into well-rounded performance.
Barkley is back at the helm for Trojans
The true freshman will lead the offense, while the defense may have to play without Mays.
Barkley is back in the starting spot
Coaches say the freshman’s condition is improving, and he’ll be ready to start Saturday.
A passion denied, but not quieted
Frankie Telfort’s USC career ended before it started, but his impact is still felt on the field.
Barkley: ‘I’m playing no matter what’
The true freshman is more active at practice, but Aaron Corp still expects to start.
Trojans aren’t out of the hunt yet
Is it really that absurd to argue that USC still has a shot at the national title? No. Let me explain.
Carroll is responsible for the latest letdown
The Trojans’ struggles against a scrappy, mid-level Pac-10 team have become so institutionalized at USC that the annual event is almost a cliché in itself. Instead of being surprised by Saturday’s outcome, most Trojan fans felt like they were headed in a direction they had been before.
Barkley shows encouraging signs for return
The true freshman splits reps Monday, while Carroll says he has no problem playing him.