Tripped up in Tucson
USC fails to overcome five turnovers and 13 penalties, as a last-minute offensive drive and end zone heave fall short.
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No. 9 USC outdone by Arizona 39-36
TUCSON — Any hopes No. 9 USC had of playing in Miami for the BCS National Title Game are officially gone. After finding themselves in a 10-0 hole in the first quarter, the Trojans were unable to convert a late Hail Mary attempt as time expired to rally back against Arizona, losing 39-36 at Arizona […]
Heisman not out of reach for Barkley
Despite an early loss to Stanford, the senior quarterback has the chance to get back in the race.
Trap could be waiting for Trojans in Tucson
Though I’m not particularly fluent in the various Internet memes, their origins or why people take the time to generate so many, USC’s clash at Arizona on Saturday conjures one I’ve seen floating around cyberspace: “It’s a trap!” Before continuing, here’s a brief meme history lesson: This meme is derived from a scene in Star […]
Trojans travel to the desert
Led by quarterback Matt Scott, Arizona boasts an offense that scores nearly 40 points per game. in 2012.
Kiffin, USC walking a very thin ethical line
A fake extra point gone awry in the first quarter of USC’s 50-6 victory over Colorado last Saturday serves as just the latest example of the Trojans’ alarming lapse in judgment when it comes to showing common courtesy for opponents. Allow me to clarify. When USC lined up for the extra point with the score already […]
Competition continues for left tackle spot
USC coach Lane Kiffin also spoke about his decision to switch Cody Kessler’s number.
No-huddle can boost Trojans’ scoring
You heard the jokes after USC’s Sept. 22 game against California. You heard the same jokes after subsequent road trips to Utah and Washington. USC coach Lane Kiffin’s offense was slow and stagnant. The space shuttle Endeavour trotted around Exposition Park at a quicker pace, they teased. So of course the No. 9 Trojans’ 44-point […]
Kiffin refuses to let lack of discipline slide
Before halftime against Colorado, USC committed three personal foul penalties.
USC routs Colorado in historic fashion
Senior quarterback Matt Barkley and junior wide receiver Robert Woods connected for four touchdowns as both set career records.