Week in review

By Jordan Moore on December 26, 2009 2:05 PM | No Comments

SAN FRANCISCO -- Check out some final thoughts on the Trojans' experience during Emerald Bowl week:

Emerald Bowl week was nothing short of fantastic for the Trojans. The events -- Alcatraz, city tour, Glide Memorial Church visit, etc. -- were a very refreshing change of pace from what USC had been used to for the last four seasons, and being in a new city provided fun diversions and a new place to explore for the players and coaches.
It was tough and different being away from a normal Christmas experience for the players and coaches, but being together as a team made up for it and created a family environment for the holiday.
The staff at the Westin St. Francis, USC's team hotel this week, was beyond hospitable and did a fantastic job of making the Trojan headquarters very homely throughout the week.
The Emerald Bowl officials treated the USC traveling party spectacularly, and particular thanks go out to Gary Cavalli, Ryan Oppelt and all the other bowl staffers who helped make the week a special one for the Trojans.
Players loved the walk-thru at AT&T Park on Friday, and the stadium should be a neat place to play a game. Half the venue rises up dauntingly like Ohio State's Ohio Stadium, while the other half is essentially open like Washington State's Martin Stadium. It should create a unique place to finish off a unique season for the Trojans.

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