The top-ranked, 4-0 Southern Cal Trojans of coach Pete Carroll welcomed the 7th ranked, 3-0 California Golden Bears of coach Jeff Tedford to the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Golden Bears were 2-time Belt champions & were the last team to defeat the Trojans, winning 34-31 in triple-overtime the previous season. The Trojans were riding a 13-game winning streak & … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 9
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Pete Carroll and the Art of Complacency
By Paul Gotham Admitting to something is the first sign of recovery. College football fans outside of Southern California might want to keep that one to themselves. When the USC Trojans take the field Saturday at Martin Stadium against the Washington State Cougars, they will be in a familiar situation: trying to recover from a national title deflating loss. Last … [Read more...] about Pete Carroll and the Art of Complacency
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 24
DwThe top-ranked, 2-0 Southern Cal Trojans of coach Pete Carroll traveled to Eugene to meet the 24th ranked, 3-0 Oregon Ducks of coach Mike Bellotti in the Pac 10 opener for both teams. After a slow start in which the Ducks jumped to a 13-0 lead, Southern Cal erupted for 35 points in the 2nd half while the Trojans’ defense held Oregon to just 65 yards rushing in a 45-13 … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 24