Oregon State = Pac-10 Mojo-killers....

Thanks Beavers for killing the Pac-10 mojo so critically earned last Saturday with California's win over SEC foe, Tennessee. SEVEN turnovers...reminded me of the Trojan game in Corvalis last year. I have news for you, you have an EPIC BEATDOWN waiting for you in the Coliseum very soon...

At least you aren't Michigan.

Anyone heading over to Winston-Salem this Saturday to get a sneak peek at our next foe, Nebraska? I won't be taking too much away from the defensive side of the ball of Nebbie since Riley Skinner, the Deacs starting QB won't be playing.

Trojans Take Game 1: 38-10

Well, it wasn't pretty at times, and the Trojans actually seemed bored as well, but the Trojans extended their nation leading home winning streak to 34 games with a solid, yet unspectacular 38-10 win over the Idaho Vandals. Certainly, with two weeks to prepare, and the return of some important injured players (Patrick Turner, Josh Pinkard, and a full game from Sam Baker), the Trojans should be ready to open the playbook against the Cornhuskers in Lincoln and unleash their full complement of weapons.

The most memorable moment of the game (besides Vidal Hazelton's SICK one-handed TD grab) was this poignant moment after the first TD...a tribute to the late Mario Danelo, who died tragically earlier this year.



Finally, in order to be more "PC," I have moved the Nebraska game viewing party back to the Green Burro. Directions are on the right hand side.

The Trojans have a BYE this week, so I'll be watching other games of interest. Congrats goes out to Appy State who sent the Meatchicken faithful into suicide watch with their stunning and heroic win over the Wolverines in the Big House.

Fight On!

USC/Idaho Game

Hey Triad Trojans:

Just a quick FYI for the USC/Idaho game this Saturday. The game starts at 10:15 PM local time, and will be shown on Fox Sports Net (DirecTv channel 630). Obviously, due to the late kickoff time, there will be no viewing party.

The USC/Nebraska game is Saturday, September 15 at 8:00 PM. There will be a viewing party at Hooters Greensboro on High Point Road near the Four Seasons Mall. The manager is a friend and neighbor of mine and I know he'll take care of us. If you are interested in joining us for the game, RSVP me at GSOTrojan@aol.com so I can give him a head count to secure some tables. There are directions in the sidebar to the right on the blog under "Upcoming Events.".

Fight On and BEAT the Vandals!

The GAUNTLET has been thrown down!

I have to admit, the USC Alumni Association has some brass ones to come up with THIS shirt for the Nebraska game:I like the GOLD touch...certainly will be able to identify the USC fans in the crowd....especially after the football teams clears out the Husker fans by the fourth quarter (we hope!).

Until next time, Fight On!

NEW Trojan Found!

Hey Gang:

I was at a friend's birthday party and stumbled across another Trojan alum right here in Greensboro. His name is Dr. Paul S. (Ph.D) and he hopes to join us for some viewing parties this year. So welcome to the Triad Trojan Family paul, we're happy to have you aboard!

I have tentatively planned two of the viewing parties for now, the first being the Nebraska game (The Green Burro, downtown Greensboro) because the bar manager, Mike, is a Nebraska alum and we had the game there last year. The second game planned is the Notre Dame game at Fox & Hound in Winston Salem (since it is an early game and I won't have to drive back to Greensboro at Midnight...okay, I'm a bit selfish, but I have a new son to worry about now).

Anyway guys, the Idaho game is at 10:15 PM and I don't think there are too many die-hards who want to be out on Saturday night until 2 AM so that is why I did not schedule anything.

Until next time, Fight On!