APFrom Oregon State’s opening offensive drive, as 5-6 Jacquizz pinballed his way through the supposedly lockdown USC defense, any fan of the game could tell that this one had upset potential. The Trojans were flat and performing half-heartedly, like the cast of Entourage this season, while Oregon State was all Trueblood. Crazy? Maybe, but they believed in their script even if we did not.
Because every college football game is a two-man version of Russian roulette, the drama only amped as the Beavers built their lead to 21-0. We all knew that USC would make a run, and we were all mesmerized wondering whether the Beavers had it in them to hold off that charge.
My friend Lara, a USC alum, a loyal member of the Fight On! Faithful, began texting me as early as the second quarter from Hermosa Beach.
9:52 p.m. EST: Trust in Pete!!!
9:58 p.m.: Please tell me I am having a nightmare.
10:00 p.m.: Wait! What is the Notre Dame football team doing playing in USC jerseys? (had to go there)
10:26 p.m.: Please make the bad man stop!
10:43 p.m.: I want to ask Dr. Lou how to mend my broken heart.
11:19 p.m. I think the real USC football team — not to be confused with the Real Housewives of Orange County — just showed up
12:16 a.m.: I think I just saw USC fall out of the top ten.
12:31 a.m.: USC-ya, season!
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