Kiffin needs to take chances downfield


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The 2000s were an exciting time for USC football. An unsuspecting fan wandering into the Coliseum on any given Saturday could be blindsided by the electrifying offensive play of the Trojans. Points came a dime-a-dozen, yardage climbed to astronomical heights and sensational plays unfolded from the most basic formations. USC seemed to be able to […]

Living on the edge not what USC needs


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It happened, again. It wasn’t pretty. It was hardly palatable. For the second week in a row, USC won a game in the final seconds, barely, edging Utah in the first-ever Pac-12 game. Based on games one and two, living on the edge might serve as an appropriate slogan for the 2011 Trojans. Living on […]

USC survives wild finish in Pac-12 opener


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It came down to the fourth quarter. Again. This time, and for the second consecutive game this season, the USC defense came up with a stop when it mattered most. After an overturned call gave Utah a first down and a pass interference call moved the Utes into field goal range, Utah brought out the […]