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Sunday, November 27, 2011

One classic cross-town victory

In one of the greatest offensive displays in recent Trojan history, Matt Barkley led a fired-up Trojan team to a smashing 50-0 win over outmanned (and outplayed emotionally) UCLA last night. The score was not even indicative of the total domination which dominated this game.

From the opening period long TD pass to Marqise Lee, to the concluding TD in the final quarter, this was one long and generally uninterrupted domination.

While every Trojan fan can rejoice in this victory, the real joy should come from the realization that this team is just beginning to tap into the young talented group that forms the backbone of the 2011 Trojans. Everywhere you look, there are skilled frosh, sophs and juniors with significant playing experience. That only bodes well for the next few seasons.

Coach Lane Kiffin and his staff have successfully navigated the 2011 season to produce one of the school's most exciting teams.Kudos should go to the staff for developing the numerous youngsters who will form the nucleus of the future Trojan program.

In summary, this was one great win. For the present, and most especially for the future, the Trojans appear to be "back." For the rest of the PAC-12, this game was a preview of what the conference might well look like now that SC is back. Fight On!!

1 comment:

  1. I am never surprised at the bias of the NCAA from one team to another. Vase in point is the slap on the wrist Ohio St. received in comparision to sanctions given to SC. Ohio St. violations were much worse than SC. I guess it helps to have a Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in your corner.

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