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
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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
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 23
The 7th ranked, 2-0 Southern Cal Trojans of coach John Robinson traveled to Birmingham to battle the top-ranked, 2-0 Alabama Crimson Tide of coach Paul "Bear" Bryant in the rematch of their epic 1977 contest when Alabama took The Belt with a 21-20 victory over the Trojans. Alabama brought a 12-game winning streak along with The Belt to battle the previous champion. … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 23
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 10
September 10, 1977 - The 4th ranked Southern Cal Trojans of coach John Robinson traveled to meet the Missouri Tigers coached by Al Onofrio to open the 1977 season. The Tigers had won in Los Angeles in 1976 as they looked to sweep the home & home series. Southern Cal was led by All-Pac 8 RB Charles White on offense & All-American S Dennis Thurman on defense, the … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 10