It's time for the "City Championship", the "Bell Bowl", the "Crosstown Showdown" and the 79th game of the famous crosstown rivalry. We're heading to the Coliseum early. The tailgating begins at 9:00 a.m. Kickoff on FSN Sports starting at 7:00 p.m. The game will also be heard on ESPN Radio and locally on AM 710 KSPN, AM 570 (KLAC) and the Bruin Radio Network broadcasts for the Bruins. Parking might be sixty to eighty bucks near the stadium. We'll park early.
Game Promotions: USC’s 23 senior football players will be saluted prior to the game as they run onto the field through the Heritage Tunnel (comprised of former Trojans)…USC head coach Lane Kiffin is hosting the Kiff’s Kids toy drive to benefit children from the local community (fans are encouraged to bring a toy or unwrapped gift to collection boxes set up around the Coliseum)…Former USC Olympians Inger Miller (track, 1996 and 2000), James Gilkes (track, 1976) and Jack Beckner (gymnastics, 1952, 1956 and 1960) will be saluted on the field as part of USC’s “Cardinal and Gold Medal Heritage” yearlong celebration…2012 USC Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Tony Boselli (football), Clarence Davis (football) and Bob Hughes (water polo, swimming) will be honored on the field…USC’s team physicians will be honored on the field as well
Senior Day: USC’s 23 seniors (including some redshirt juniors who do not plan on returning in 2012) playing in their final home game in the Coliseum are: LB Augusto Alonso, CB Taylor Ashton, WR Robbie Boyer, WR Brandon Carswell, DE Eric Childs, OG Martin Coleman, FB-LB Ross Cumming, WR Nic Curry, FB-TE Rhett Ellison, LB Chris Galippo, DT Tyler Grady, DT DaJohn Harris, LB Shane Horton, CB Sean Jackson, S Marshall Jones, DT Zack Kusnir, CB Allen Noble, SNP Chris Pousson, CB Boomer Roepke, S Cody Romness, DT Christian Tupou, TB Marc Tyler and OT Peter Yobo. As is tradition, they will be introduced individually prior to kickoff by running onto the field through the Heritage Tunnel (comprised of former Trojan players). Also potentially playing their last game as Trojans: draft-eligible underclassmen such as QB Matt Barkley, OT Matt Kalil, DE Nick Perry and S T.J. McDonald.
Things to Do Before The Game: Would you like to see USC's Heisman Trophies? Then check out Heritage Hall before the game. Then you can stop by to see Tommy Trojan, before kicking the flagpoles across from the Rose Garden. FanFest will be set up between the Figueroa and the peristyle entrance
Up-To-The-Minute Weather: You can check the latest forecast here.
Up-To-The-Minute Odds: The line opened at 14½ then moved to 16½, where it now sits. The over/under is 57½.
USC's Injury Update: POSSIBLE: LB Dion Bailey (ankle), S Drew McAllister (ankle), LB Lamar Dawson (ankle).
QUESTIONABLE: CB Torin Harris (shoulder).
OUT: CB Anthony Brown (ankle), TE Christian Thomas (hip), LB Marquis Simmons (neck), C Abe Markowitz (foot), CB Brian Baucham (ineligible), DT Armond Armstead (medical), TE Junior Pomee (foot), DE-FB Charles Burks (knee), OG Giovanni Di Poalo (shoulder), S Patrick Hall (knee), WR Cody Gifford (ankle), OG-C John Katnik (shoulder).
Fight Songs - UCLA:
"Sons of Westwood" (played after a good play)
We are Sons of Westwood
And we hail to Blue and Gold
True to thee our hearts will be
Our love will not grow old,
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
Bruins roam the hills of Westwood
By the blue Pacific shores
And if we chance to see
A man from USC
Every Bruin starts to roar.
U...C...L...A...
UCLA, fight, fight, fight!
"Mighty Bruins" (played after a score)
We are the mighty Bruins
The best team in the west!
We're fighting on to victory
To conquer all the rest.
We are the mighty Bruins,
Triumphant ever more,
And you can hear
From far and near
The mighty Bruins roar!
Fight Songs - USC:
"FIGHT ON!" (after first downs and touchdowns)
Fight On for ol’ SC
Our men Fight On to victory.
Our Alma Mater dear,
looks up to you
Fight On and win
For ol’ SC
Fight On to victory
Fight On!
During World War II, an American task force attacked an island held by the Japanese and blasted "Fight On" from the deck of one of the transports to improve moral.
"ALL HAIL"
All hail to Alma Mater,
To thy glory we sing;
All hail to Southern California,
Loud let thy praises ring;
Where Western sky meets Western sea
Our college stands in majesty.
Sing our love to Alma Mater,
Hail, all hail to thee.
TRIBUTE TO TROY: this stanza of pounding drums and blaring horns is played when the band takes the field and again after every defensive stop.
CONQUEST: This battle cry, from Alfred Newman's score to the 1947 film "Captain from Castile," has been played after every USC score and victory since the Trojans adopted it in 1950.
FANFARE: This introduction to Tribute To Troy is played when the band takes the field.
OTHERS: 'All Right Now' is played after USC gets a turnover. The 'William Tell Overture' is played at the start of the fourth quarter for the lighting of the Olympic Torch. "The Emperor's Theme" from Star Wars is played when USC is flagged for a major penalty.
TUSK: If you don't go to USC, and never have, you might think that the lyrics to Fleetwood Mac's hit song "Tusk" go like this:
Why don't you ask him if he's going to stay?
Why don't you ask him if he's going away?
Why don't you tell me what's going on?
Why don't you tell me who's on the phone?
Why don't you ask him what's going on?
Why don't you ask him who's the latest on his throne?
Don't say that you love me!
Just tell me that you want me!
Tusk! Tusk! Tusk! Tusk!
Tusk! Tusk! Tusk! Tusk!
Tusk! Tusk! Tusk! Tusk!
Tusk! Tusk! Tusk! Tusk!
Tusk!
Not so. The lyrics are actually as follows:
Why don't you ask him if he's going to stay?
Why don't you ask him if he's going away?
Why don't you tell me what's going on?
Why don't you tell me who's on the phone?
Why don't you ask him what's going on?
Why don't you ask him who's the latest on his throne?
Don't say that you love me!
U-C-L-A sucks!
Just tell me that you want me!
Tusk!
U-C-L-A sucks!
Just say that you love me!
Tusk! Tusk!
U-C-L-A sucks!
Tusk!
U-C-L-A sucks!
Tusk!
U-C-L-A sucks!
Tusk! Tusk! Tusk!
U-C-L-A sucks!
Tusk!
It looks odd on paper, but it sounds great in a stadium. Basically, you mumble or skip all the parts that are not U-C-L-A sucks! Those parts, you scream at the top of your lungs.
Bowl Scenarios: If the Bruins lose, they will be 6-6, and facing a possible "Rose Bowl or Bust" scenario, where a win next Friday in the inaugural Pac-12 Championship Game will send them to the Rose Bowl, but a loss would leave them at 6-7, and ineligible for any bowl bid unless they get a waiver from the NCAA, or there are not enough bowl eligible 6-6 teams to fill the 70 bowl spots. There are currently 69 teams with 6 wins or more, including UCLA. Two of those teams - USC and Miami, will not play in a bowl game this year. In addition, two pairs of 5-6 teams meet next week, with the winners getting to 6 wins.
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Finally, here's your official Coliseum Game Day Guide. You can also download the USC Game Day app, available for iPhone or Android phones.
Directions: From the North - Take the 110 Freeway south, exit Exposition Blvd., turn left on Flower St., follow the directional signs to Coliseum and parking. From the South - Take the 110 Freeway north, exit Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., turn left on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., follow directional signs to Coliseum and parking. From the East - Take the 10 Freeway west, exit Los Angeles St., turn left on Broadway St. or Hill St., follow directional signs to Coliseum and parking. From the West - Take the 10 Freeway east, exit Hoover St. and turn right, turn left on Jefferson St., turn right on Figueroa St., continue past campus and follow directional signs to Coliseum and parking.
Parking - General parking is extremely limited around the Coliseum on Game Days. There are many different lots to choose from that are not directly located on Coliseum property, but are within a comfortable walking distance. Lots in close proximity of the Coliseum include: USC Campus Parking: USC owned parking structures PSA, PSB, PSD, PSX - $20, PS1, PS2 - $25, USC Parking Center (with shuttle to Coliseum) - $20. Coliseum Parking: All Coliseum parking lots will open at approximately 9:30 a.m. The only General Public parking lot available is on the South Lawn of the Natural History Museum. To access the South Lawn, enter on Menlo Ave. and Exposition Blvd. All other lots are reserved for USC Athletic Department Donors. Rate information can be checked here. For updates and additional Coliseum parking information please call Classic Parking at (213) 749-5654 or follow @USCParking on Twitter.
Heritage Hall - Home to the USC Athletic Department, Heritage Hall houses six of the seven Heisman trophies (Mike Garrett's is on loan to the College Football Hall of Fame), the 2004 Football National Championship trophy, all retired football jerseys, the Lexus Gauntlet, as well as numerous awards and trophies representing all USC student athletes from past years.
Tailgating - Tailgating is permitted on Game Days, both on campus or in the parking lots. There are some rules that you must abide by, including: you may not occupy adjacent parking spaces for your tailgate.
Trojan Walk - Two hours prior to kickoff, the team arrives at the east end of Christmas Tree Lane and walks into the Coliseum through the Peristyle. Yellow ropes will be set up to guide the team into the Coliseum. Please do not cross the ropes once they are in place and please obey any request from USC staff or security while attending the Trojan Walk.
Merchandise - Official USC merchandise can be found in various areas on campus and on the Coliseum grounds during Game Day. There are merchandise stands set up on campus along Trousdale Parkway, one outside Coliseum Gate 1 on the southeast end of the stadium, and one on the west end of the Trojan Fan Fest. Also, there are merchandise stands inside the Coliseum gates, throughout the concourse.
Bookstore - The USC Bookstore is located in the center of campus just south of Tommy Trojan. On the second floor, you can find officially licensed USC products, Team Trojan merchandise, and Nike game jerseys.
Trojan Fan Fest - The Trojan Fan Fest opens 4 hours prior to kickoff of every home game. There are inflatable games for the kids and free giveaways for fans.
Ticket Policy - A USC Football ticket holder is restricted to seating in the location that appears on the tickets and agrees to abide by stadium and University policies, as well as City, State, and Federal laws. USC reserves the right to revoke tickets by refund of purchase.
Will-Call Booths - The general will-call booth is located outside Gate 4. Will-call opens 3 hours prior to kick-off and will remain open until the end of the 1st quarter. At the end of the 1st quarter, general will-call tickets will be moved to Gate 33 at the player will-call area. Picture identification is required for ticket pick-up.
Coliseum Entry Gates - You may enter the Coliseum through Gates 1, 4, 11, 16, 19, 23, and 28A up to 2 hours prior to kickoff. Gate 28 is for student entrance only with a valid student ID and the purchase of a Spirit Activity Card.
Coliseum Stadium Policies - Per the request of the Los Angeles Police Department, no re-entry privileges will be given to any ticket holder. The Coliseum and USC Game Management has the authority to prohibit any items deemed a security risk. Patrons will be required to discard or return such items to their vehicles or residence. Non-reusable sealed water bottles will be allowed into the stadium.
Customer Service - The Coliseum Office is located on the east end of the stadium, just south of the Olympic torch, directly below the stadium temperature gauge. The office can be reached at (213) 747-7111.
Game Management Office - Located in the east end of the stadium, just north of the Olympic torch, directly below the Stadium Clock, in the North Office.
First Aid - The Coliseum hospital is located on the Concourse level (Row 68), across from tunnel 6. Roaming First Aid teams are located at the Tunnels on the north, south, west, and east sides of the stadium. Please contact the nearest usher or security officer if medical attention is needed.
Lost and Found - Located in the Coliseum office. Found items may be given to any usher in your section who will turn them into the office. For more information please call (213) 747-1111, weekdays 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Restrooms - Located immediately inside the Coliseum gates at Tunnels 19-20 and 26-27 (on the north side), adjacent to Tunnels 2-3 and 9-10 (on the south side), and Tunnels 13-14 (on the west side). Restrooms are also located throughout the Concourse level (Row 68). Outside the Coliseum gates, a permanent restroom is located at Gate 4. Portable restrooms can be found around the Trojan Fan Fest and in various locations throughout Exposition Park.
Drinking Fountains - Located at various locations adjacent to the restrooms.
Telephones - Located inside Gate 6 next to the ATM.
ATMs - Located on the Yard level at Gates 6, 14, and 23.
Escalators - Available for those needing assistance up stairs for upper level seating. Escalators are adjacent to sections 4, 11, and 19 and will exit at Row 68. Please do not crowd the escalators or jump while using them as it may cause mechanical failure.
Elevator - Located at Tunnel 6. Elevator use is for handicap access only.
Concessions - Concession stands providing many choices of delicious Game Day foods and refreshing Coca-Cola products are located on Yard level outside of Tunnels 4, 6, 16, and 23. Additional concessions are located on the Concourse level outside every other tunnel.
Students - Student seating is first-come, first-serve and is accessed with a valid student I.D. and the purchase of a Spirit Activity Card. Student I.D.s are scanned electronically and can only be used once per game.
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