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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Buckeyes play today, but in Columbus, focus is on next week: Ohio State vs. USC, Tressel vs. Carroll. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The Buckeyes could alternate Todd Boeckman and Terrelle Pryor, two quarterbacks with contrasting styles, when they meet the Trojans on Sept. 13. >>
USC FYI
With a week off before Ohio State, Trojans coaches fan out to watch prospective players. The team, led by Mark Sanchez, scrimmages before taking a weekend to relax. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Their error-free performance against Virginia gives them hope that the criticism that dogged them last season can be put to rest. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The junior tailback is finally part of the rotation of tailbacks and will play the role of Ohio State's Chris Wells in preparation for the Trojans' next game. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Dominating victory over Virginia is enough to put the Trojans ahead of Georgia and Ohio State, who played lesser opponents. Trojans are also No. 1 in the coaches' poll. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The tailback caused concern when he was injured Saturday, but he appears on track to play against USC. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
USC could be left guessing on star running back's status for 12 days if Coach Jim Tressel plays his cards close to his sweater vest. >>
USC FYI
Trojans' coach will use this week's open date to take a closer look at freshmen who could play key backup roles as the season wears on. >>
USC FYI
The Ohio State running back, who suffered a foot injury Saturday in the Buckeyes' rout of Youngstown State, will have two weeks to heal before facing Trojans. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Coach knows how to get his team ready for openers. >>
USC 52, VIRGINIA 7
Trojans quarterback passes for 338 yards, three touchdowns, and four backs run for touchdowns. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Lonnie White's Xs and O's after USC's 52-7 rout of Virginia. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Fast Trojans defense overwhelms Virginia in a 52-7 victory in which it records seven tackles for losses and recovers three fumbles. >>
USC NOTES
Receiver keeps running and the quarterback finds him for a 49-yard score. >>
SAM FARMER / ON THE NFL
An update on how some first-year players with Trojans and Bruins connections are doing in the pros. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Trojans' road to national title game has some obvious big obstacles (like Ohio State), but the last couple years it's often been little ones (Stanford, Oregon State) that trip them up. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Quarterback is more experienced that his three predecessors were when they took over the starting job. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Trojans will have Mark Sanchez at quarterback, but Cavaliers haven't named a starter. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Coach Pete Carroll has said as many as eight first-year players could play against Virginia, but openers on the road can prove dicey for freshmen. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Taking the ball away is important for the Trojans, and their numbers have been down the last two seasons. >>
USC FYI
Rain was falling when USC's team charter arrived in Virginia, a possible precursor to what the Trojans might have to deal with in their opener Saturday against Virginia. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Corp has a slight edge over Mitch Mustain. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Coach Pete Carroll says of practice session in which Sanchez threw two interceptions: 'There's some rust in there and we've got to hopefully get him clean by the weekend,' when USC faces Virginia. >>
USC FYI
The junior participates in his first full practice since dislocating his left kneecap on Aug. 8. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
USC remains the best in the West, favored to win a seventh straight Pac-10 title, and it doesn't seem to be getting old for them or for Pete Carroll. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The Cavaliers won five games last season by two points or fewer but they prepare for the Trojans in search of an identity after losing key players for a variety of reasons. >>
USC FYI
One analyst said the senior defensive tackle would be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. He says he is just focusing on the season opener. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Beginning his eighth season at USC, coach is as enthusiastic as ever. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Quarterback continues to show progress, running the offense in a scrimmage-like situation. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Quarterback Mark Sanchez's quick recovery from knee injury and progress by receivers and offensive line spark increased optimism a week before opener. >>
USC FOOTBALL
How the Trojans look one week before opener at Virginia >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Quarterback feels good about honor and also appears on track for opener. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Few mistakes, no injuries recorded in 78-play controlled event. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The fourth-string quarterback performs with authority at Thursday's scrimmage at the Coliseum. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The former backup is on track to join NFL prospects Rey Maualuga and Brian Cushing as starters at linebacker. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Injured quarterback might be ready for opener against Virginia. >>
USC FYI
Running back sustains ankle and hip sprains when he is hit from behind at scrimmage drill. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The wide receiver left a messy situation at Arkansas to transfer to USC, and the Razorbacks' loss has been his (and Trojans') gain. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Sanchez demonstrates he can drop back quickly and throw a variety of passes, and he still hopes to be ready for opener. But he also admits there is pain in his left knee. >>
USC BASKETBALL
North Carolina transfer picks Trojans over other Pacific-10 Conference options, his mother says. >>
USC FYI
The sophomore tailback, who missed time last week after a door was closed on two of his fingers, sits out practice because of a hyperextended right elbow. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Trojans appear to have ample depth at the position, unless injuries hit like last season. But with six qualified candidates, will there be enough carries to go around? >>
USC FYI
Quarterbacks start slowly in scrimmage but eventually hit their stride. Offensive line appears to have significant issues. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Thumbnail sketches of the six Trojans running backs who will be vying for playing time this season. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The two will try to get an edge in the race to become USC's starting quarterback as they play in an evening scrimmage Saturday. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Running back's right hand is described as 'gnarly' after a door is accidentally closed on two fingers -- but he tapes up and practices. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Many players fall victim to skin irritation, also known as jock itch. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
With Aaron Corp and Mitch Mustain at the controls for the first time because of Mark Sanchez's injury, the offense scores only once in 11 series at scrimmage. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Quarterback works with training staff on rehab of knee and tosses a few short passes. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Ben Olson, out eight weeks with a foot injury, is Bruins' latest quarterback casualty, with reinforcements in short supply. Meanwhile, Trojans appear to have the depth to absorb Mark Sanchez's injury. >>
USC FYI
More than 1,000 spectators jam Howard Jones Field to watch Trojans' first full-pads workout in preparation for Aug. 30 season opener at Virginia. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
With Mark Sanchez injured, backup quarterbacks display a sense of urgency. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Rey Maualuga is still strong as a senior starter, but two of his backups, Luthur Brown and Chris Galippo, are hurt. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Starting quarterback dislocates left kneecap before practice and could be out for opener, perhaps longer. Doctors rule out bone, ligament or cartilage damage. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The last two starters at nose tackle -- Mike Patterson and Sedrick Ellis -- were All-Americans. Now it's up to Averell Spicer or Christian Tupou to assume the responsibilities of anchoring the line. >>
USC FOOTBALL REPORT
The junior from New York is finally healthy and motivated after the receivers struggled as a group in 2007. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Recent signings back strategy of Trojans Coach Pete Carroll -- seniors earn the biggest NFL bonuses. >>
USC FOOTBALL
One of the two unproven Trojans will get the start after an injury to heir apparent Mark Sanchez. Here's a look at the two: >>
COLLEGE SPORTS
Trojans have priority of use for 'SC' logo, says the administrative tribunal of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. >>
USC FOOTBALL
At least, that's what the quarterback indicates after an impressive display of leadership and throwing accuracy during the Trojans' first training camp practice. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Dominguez High star Maurice Simmons awaits Aug. 28 sentencing. Simmons is not expected to be admitted to the university. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Trojans are well positioned for national title run -- on the field and in the polls. >>
MORNING BRIEFING
USC is No. 2 . . . or 3 . . . or? >>
USC FOOTBALL
Compton jury hears final arguments in case against Dominguez High graduate, accused of felony robbery and other allegations. His status with team remains unknown pending outcome. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
This year, Cal won't be as good as last season's 5-0 start, or as bad as it's 2-6 finish. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Pete Carroll's Trojans team is a cannon compared with the water pistol that Rick Neuheisel inherited with the Bruins. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Lessons learned in 3-9 season should make Notre Dame stronger >>
ANALYSIS
His testimony could be especially valuable to NCAA investigation. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
San Diego judge rules against former USC star, and that's good news for the NCAA. >>
OLYMPIC BASKETBALL
Lakers MVP practiced against former Trojan in Las Vegas and was impressed. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Preseason begins as a means to an end, but it's what's in the middle that counts. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Trojans are the near-unanimous choice to win another conference championship. Pete Carroll is pumped, and Jim Harbaugh is quiet. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
Rick Neuheisel is back at UCLA, and he's brought Norm Chow with him -- and that is making the city rivalry more interesting than it's been in years. >>
PAC-10 FOOTBALL FYI
A roundup of events at the conference's media day: Trojans get 38 of 39 first-place votes in media poll; coaches debate player ejections. >>
FOOTBALL
Fewer than 1,000 tickets each remain for Oregon and Washington games. >>
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Top recruit from Compton High says university officials have cleared him to immediately begin basketball activities. >>
NCAA ENFORCEMENT
NCAA enforcement officials explain the process of their investigations and why it takes them longer than some want. >>
NCAA ENFORCEMENT
A capsulized view of the NCAA investigations involving Reggie Bush and O.J. Mayo, regarding their time at USC. >>
KURT STREETER
Why can some student-athletes have agents and others can't? And why do rules only hurt the kids? >>
BILL PLASCHKE
USC might not be responsible for the O.J. Mayo and Reggie Bush situations, but Mike Garrett needs to say something. >>
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