USC was back to practice today in preparation for Thursday's game against first-place California. The Trojans are looking to get back on track in now the second half of the Pac-10 season. USC dropped their last two games against the Oregon schools last week, and now sit at 4-5 in conference play.
Head Coach Kevin O'Neill has stressed the importance of winning home games all season, and this week is no exception. Special emphasis has been placed on handling this week with a "business-like" approach, and getting down to business is exactly what the Trojans need to do. The last time these schools faced off, USC held a seven point lead, 50-43, with under ten minutes in the second half before having it evaporate right before their eyes in less than a three minute stretch. This time around there can be no let down.
"We have to play every play as if it's the last play we will ever play," said Head Coach Kevin O'Neill.
The Trojans currently rank fourth in the NCAA in points allowed per game at 56.0 points per contest, and they look to continue this trend by playing their clamp-down man-to-man defense against the electrifying Jerome Randle and the rest of the Cal Bears.
Check below for a few pictures from today's practice.
By: Josh Moser
