Another week of great sports action, and so many great performances with which to choose. Step right up readers and give us the one (1), uno, une performance that stands out for you this past week. I must be stuck in a giving-credit-where-credit-is-due rut, but USC's Anthony McCoy grabs my POTW. It's not that the Trojan tight end made five catches that earns my POTW. It's … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week | 10/12 – 10/18
USC Trojans
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 15
The top-ranked, 5-0 Southern Cal Trojans of coach Pete Carroll traveled to South Bend for their annual battle with Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish of coach Charlie Weis stood 4-1 & ranked 9th nationally. Weis was in his first year as Head Coach having been the offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots & had been dubbed this season’s “offensive genius” by many … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 15
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 13
Coach Jim Sweeney’s 1-3 Washington State Cougars came to Los Angeles to battle with the champion Southern Cal Trojans coached by John McKay. The 4th ranked Trojans stood at 3-0-1 & were making their 5th Belt defense. The Cougars had never beaten Southern Cal in conference play & this Washington State team’s defense had allowed at least 20 points to each opponent. … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 13
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 9
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
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 8
The top-ranked, 4-0 Southern Cal Trojans of coach John Robinson hosted Bear Bryant’s 7th ranked, 3-1 Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama had lost at Nebraska earlier & this game would go a long way in determining how their season would play out. Led by All-American TE Ozzie Newsome, QB Jeff Rutledge, & RB Tony Nathan the Crimson Tide's offense was ready to claim … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 8