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Game plan hampered the defense, Carroll says
Carroll said the game plan he and the staff put together overburdened the defense, preventing the players from playing fast and free.
Worst Trojans ever: USC's historic collapse, by the numbers
Worst Trojans ever: USC's historic collapse, by the numbers
rivals.yahoo.com — Since it ascended to the top of the Pac-10 and the national polls in 2003, USC losing... is always a big deal: Every one of USC's seven losses since the blockbuster letdown against Texas in the 2006 Rose Bowl has been accompanied by the same round of ... (more) Worst Trojans ever: USC's historic collapse, by the numbers
Is Carroll's USC dynasty on its deathbed?
ocregister.com — Some believe that the Trojans' embarrassing loss at Oregon signaled the end of an era.... (more) Is Carroll's USC dynasty on its deathbed?
It's a big game for Trojans
It's a big game for Trojans
latimes.com — Pete Carroll USC Coach Pete Carroll and his assistants celebrate after a touchdown during a 42-36 victory... over Oregon State. ( Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times / October 24 , 2009 ) (more) It's a big game for Trojans
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"We messed it up," Carroll said. "We probably tried too hard. Our guys, mentally, were bottled up...
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Headlinin': The curious departure of Mike Williams
Dr. Saturday — ... Trojans paralyzed by cognition. Pete Carroll is still very much in the midst of his own legendary run at USC, but he's ...

Did Pete Carroll shoot himself in the foot?
Conquest Chronicles — That is certainly the question I have this morning. It would appear that PC snookered himself in over thinking his game plan against Oregon. And because of that horrible performance on Saturday it opens PC up to a few questions that won't be comfortable. In his own words... Carroll said the game plan he and the staff put together overburdened the defense, preventing the players from playing fast and free. "We messed it up," Carroll said. "We probably tried too hard. Our guys, mentally, were bottled up with the stuff we were ...

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