The USC Trojans opened up their quest for a sixth consecutive Pac Ten title on Saturday, hosting the Washington State Cougars to a wet but spirited Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Just like the last two Trojan games, we were there to bring you the full pageantry of the day--and some insights on the game.
For once this season, the USC Trojans lived up to their "Leave No Doubt" slogan on their way to a 47-14 victory over the Washington State Cougars.
Heisman Candidate John David Booty lived up to the reputation, distributing the ball evenly among nine receivers while throwing for 279 yards and four touchdowns with just one interception. That tight end Fred Davis was his leading receiver shows that Booty was able to make progressions and check off receivers--something he seemingly had failed to do in previous games.
The Trojan running game was slowed a little compared to their 313-yard performance against Nebraska, rushing for but 215 yards. Nonetheless, USC was able to work in both Freshman Joe McKnight and sixth-year Senior Hershel Dennis late in the game and neither disappointed.
If the USC offense seemed less than impressive to fans or statisticians, it was because they were operating on a short field. The Trojan defense was able to shut down the Washington State offense, which gained only 64 yards on the ground and 183 yards through the air, cause turnovers or mistakes and give the offense good field position.
But enough about the game...you want to see Song Girls!
There was an army of Song Giels marching their way to the Coliseum Saturday.
Not even a little rain could keep these Song Girls from smiling!
Former Song Boy aka. Yell Leader, Keegan, poses for a picture with Traveler.
Adam Rose of the All things Trojan Blog flashes his press pass.
Fans pose before the game with George Tirebiter.
George is one lucky Dog.
I don't know why these co-eds aren't Song Girls.
These fans came prepared for the cold, wet weather.
In the end, the Trojan offense turned the heat up on Wazzu.
