- While the practice was lighter than usual, Lane Kiffin would not allow for a drop in intensity. During offensive team drills, he sent the entire offense off the field and made them re-enter with a more focused attitude.
- "They weren't right," Kiffin said about his offense's practice demeanor. "They were very comfortable. They weren't crisp and that's how you get beat."
- Kiffin has invoked the Appalachian St./Michigan example multiple times in reference to Hawaii's chances to spring a seismic upset.
- Senior RB C.J. Gable concurs, "We've got to get our mind right right now. We're too busy thinking about leaving, but we've got to get this done first."
- Gable will be an interesting player to watch against Hawaii. For all the crazy tailback depth in the last few years, the Trojans will likely only use Marc Tyler, Allen Bradford and Gable behind Stanley Havili.
- Khaled Holmes is ready to go according to Kiffin. After all the injuries, the Trojans should have their best five offensive linemen lead them out against Hawaii.
- Mitch Mustain threw for the first time this week. He also got under center as the primary back-up, so he looks ready if needed against the Warriors.
- With not a whole lot going on, I took a survey of plane activities. Gable plans to check out his playbook when his eyes are open. Allen Bradford will let Jay-Z and Lil' Wayne rock him to bed. And, Butch Lewis is not a big fan of flying. He'd prefer to close his eyes in LA and open them in Oahu.
- We're leaving on a jet plane, but I'll be tweeting updates on the way and posting on the blog and Facebook from the islands.
- Here are Kiffin's thoughts before the journey:
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Final Hawaii Practice: Notes
August 01, 2010 | USC Ripsit Blog
Final Hawaii Practice: Notes
The Trojans went through an abbreviated practice before they board their flight for the islands.
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