California (1-2) at No. 13 USC (2-1)
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at 3 p.m. PT on the Pac-12 Network
Bear to Watch: Junior WR Keenan Allen
He is a magnificent combination of size and speed, who gave the Trojans fits in 2011 by catching 13 passes for 160 yards. The 6'3", 210-pound wideout shares a fraternal connection with QB Zach Maynard, which pays dividends on the field. Lane Kiffin mentioned several times this week that Allen is unique in that he is a big receiver who also has the agility to return punts.
Click the link to learn more about the Bears:
2012-09-22 CAL FOOTBALL GAME NOTES at USC.pdf
3 Keys
#BE7IEVE
The test this week is as mental as it is physical. The Trojans and their postseason hopes were rocked by the loss at Stanford last Saturday. The leaders of this team have been at their best in the face of adversity over the last three years. Now, they have one more chance to rally the troops and begin the climb back up the polls.
Slow and Steady Loses the Race
Both offenses thrive on the big play. Cal fought back against Ohio State thanks to RB Brendan Bigelow, who came out of nowhere to run for 160 yards and two touchdowns on only four carries. USC will need to contain and wrap up the Bears speedy backs and receivers. On the other side, the Trojans need to recapture the explosive nature of their highly touted offense, which got lost in the grind in Palo Alto.
Center of Attention
Whether it is the return of Khaled Holmes, the introduction of Abe Markowitz or the second chance for Cyrus Hobbi, the USC snapper will draw a rare amount of attention Saturday. Cal will surely follow Stanford's game plan by trying to confuse the Trojans with its 3-4 defense. The USC offensive line needs a bounceback performance and that starts with the man in the middle.
The game is the 100th meeting between the two teams, and USC has won the last 8. Without a Friday Night Video this week, here is a look at the Trojans 30-9 victory last year in San Francisco.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at 3 p.m. PT on the Pac-12 Network
Bear to Watch: Junior WR Keenan Allen
He is a magnificent combination of size and speed, who gave the Trojans fits in 2011 by catching 13 passes for 160 yards. The 6'3", 210-pound wideout shares a fraternal connection with QB Zach Maynard, which pays dividends on the field. Lane Kiffin mentioned several times this week that Allen is unique in that he is a big receiver who also has the agility to return punts.Click the link to learn more about the Bears:
2012-09-22 CAL FOOTBALL GAME NOTES at USC.pdf
3 Keys
#BE7IEVE
The test this week is as mental as it is physical. The Trojans and their postseason hopes were rocked by the loss at Stanford last Saturday. The leaders of this team have been at their best in the face of adversity over the last three years. Now, they have one more chance to rally the troops and begin the climb back up the polls.
Slow and Steady Loses the Race
Both offenses thrive on the big play. Cal fought back against Ohio State thanks to RB Brendan Bigelow, who came out of nowhere to run for 160 yards and two touchdowns on only four carries. USC will need to contain and wrap up the Bears speedy backs and receivers. On the other side, the Trojans need to recapture the explosive nature of their highly touted offense, which got lost in the grind in Palo Alto.
Center of Attention
Whether it is the return of Khaled Holmes, the introduction of Abe Markowitz or the second chance for Cyrus Hobbi, the USC snapper will draw a rare amount of attention Saturday. Cal will surely follow Stanford's game plan by trying to confuse the Trojans with its 3-4 defense. The USC offensive line needs a bounceback performance and that starts with the man in the middle.
The game is the 100th meeting between the two teams, and USC has won the last 8. Without a Friday Night Video this week, here is a look at the Trojans 30-9 victory last year in San Francisco.
Doesent USC Have enough $ They Have to put The Cal Game on Pac-12 Network that no one can see. This is the last game I watch for USC. No more donations,
Or support of any kind I am switching my support to UCLA