FULL COVERAGE: USC 24, UCLA 7

December 2, 2007

USC 24, UCLA 7

Trojans going to Pasadena after all

The contrast in their exit strategies told the story better than perhaps anything that happened on the Coliseum field Saturday afternoon.

December 2, 2007

BILL PLASCHKE

Bill Plaschke: Progress was rarely seen in Dorrell era, much like the coach

His offense ran off the field for the last time, their soiled and bandaged jerseys passing his spotless and pressed jacket.

December 1, 2007

COLUMN ONE

Adrift in a dream's dark side

The low sunlight angling onto Howard Jones Field mimics in intensity the concentration of USC's football players as they hustle through late-afternoon practice. Signal calls, hand-clapping and the bellowing of coaches reverberate against the high walls of nearby Lyon Recreation Center.

November 30, 2007

UCLA FOOTBALL REPORT

Cowan to start at quarterback

UCLA will go with the quarterback who has beaten USC, though whether he is the one who finishes the game against the Trojans is to be seen.

November 29, 2007

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Achica blocked UCLA's path to Rose Bowl

The USC vs. UCLA rivalry has produced many legendary players who are remembered for great offensive plays in the series -- from O.J. Simpson's 64-yard touchdown run in 1967 to Gaston Green's 224 yards and four rushing touchdowns in 1986 to Erik Affholter's debated touchdown catch in 1987.

November 29, 2007

UCLA FOOTBALL REPORT

Bruins must protect the quarterback, whoever it is

UCLA offensive linemen were confident about being able to keep their quarterback upright and in the game Saturday against USC.

November 29, 2007

USC FOOTBALL REPORT

Davis wants Ohio State

USC tight end Fred Davis, an Ohio native, went into last year's game against UCLA confident the Trojans would win their regular-season finale and play Ohio State in the Bowl Championship Series title game.

November 28, 2007

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

These go-betweens are right in middle of USC-UCLA rivalry

A young Jeff Fisher slumped in front of his locker, head down.

November 27, 2007

UCLA-USC friction goes beyond football

The old North Gym was rocking. The tiny facility on the USC campus was designed to hold about 600 fans, but it used to be so tightly jammed for men's volleyball matches against UCLA that it seemed at least that many spilled from the bleachers onto the floor.

November 27, 2007

USC REPORT

Offensive line is on guard

Drew Radovich answered almost before the question was asked.

November 27, 2007

Xs and O's

UCLA's defense faces big challenge against USC

Make no mistake about it, UCLA's defense was the main source behind the Bruins' 13-9 upset victory over USC last season at the Rose Bowl.