#8 USC – 24 (2 OT)
#1 Texas – 27
AUSTIN, Texas -- In 2005, Vince Young led the Longhorns to an undefeated national championship in what many remember as the last controversy-free BCS title game. They defeated USC in a classic, 45-42. That same year, Sensationalization was born. What followed was five years of BCS turmoil and five years of sensational heartbreak for Texas.
The Longhorns have the distinction of appearing in every tournament thus far, including twice as the #1 overall seed, and twice more as a top regional seed. None of their high seeds had ever bore the fruit of a final four - until this year. A double-overtime 27-24 victory over #8 USC has vaulted #1 Texas into uncharted territory and put them two wins away from bringing Austin its first TNS title. Texas becomes the first #1 seed to advance to the final four since - you guessed it - USC, who did it in - you guessed it again - 2005, TNS' inaugural season.
But, as in Pasadena, it did not come easy.
QB Colt McCoy led the Longhorns with 273 total yards - 215 through the air - and three touchdowns. He completed passes to six different receivers and had four rushes of ten or more yards.
No star shined brighter, though, than USC HB Joe McKnight. McKnight was a virtual nonfactor running the ball, carrying seven times for just 11 yards. Through the air, he was unstoppable. USC moved him all over the field - at tailback, out wide, in the slot - and cleverly guided him and the Trojans to a huge second half. Trailing during the halftime shower session brought to you by Irish Spring, USC staged a furious rally and tied the game in the fourth quarter on McKnight's second receiving touchdown of the night. By the end of the game, McKnight had amassed 221 yards on five catches with two touchdowns.
After USC tied it, both teams had a shot to take the lead in the final moments. With time winding down in regulation, and the score knotted at 21, USC faced a 4th and 1 at the Texas 28. The Trojans boldly decided to go for it, but McKnight was stopped just short of the first down marker by senior DT Lamarr Houston.
When asked if he didn't trust his defense at the end of the fourth quarter, USC coach Pete Carroll responded "I have tremendous faith in our defense. Obviously, they were moving the ball on us, but I trusted our D to stop them if we didn't get it. I thought going for it would give us the best chance to win the game."
With 12 seconds on the clock and two timeouts, Texas was able to move the ball up to the USC 36 with enough time for a desperate field goal attempt. The 53-yard kick was well short, however, and the game went into overtime.
Both defenses stepped up in the extra period. USC began on offense, and was held to a field goal. A confident Texas was able to pick up a first down on their first play, but was stalled after that and settled for a field goal.
In the second overtime, Texas went backwards. They were forced to kick a long field goal, which they converted. USC went on offense and similarly endured a sack, resulting in a fourth down from the 31. K Joe Houston then came up short on the 48-yard attempt, and Austin rejoiced.
"I couldn't believe it," said WR Jordan Shipley about watching the kick fall short. "I thought we were going to be there all night."
Texas has a date (not literally) with surprising #36 South Florida in the national semifinals.
"We're not taking anything for granted," said coach Mack Brown. "That's gotten us into trouble in years past. Not this time. Not on my watch."
"Mack my words," he added.
Stats:
Texas
QB Colt McCoy – 11-20, 215 yards, TD, 16 carries, 58 yards, 2 TDs
OLB Roddrick Muckleroy – FF
OLB Keenan Robinson – FR
DE Sergio Kindle, DT Ben Alexander, DE Eddie Jones – sack
USC
HB Joe McKnight – 5 catches, 221 yards, 2 TDs
SS Taylor Mays – INT
Monday, December 20, 2010
Road Warriors: South Florida Wins Southleft Region
#36 South Florida – 17
#20 Nebraska – 10
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- #36 South Florida became the first team to punch its ticket to the Final Four with a 17-10 win over #20 Nebraska. In the most surprising matchup of the Elite Eight, USF marched into Lincoln and kept the crowd out of the game, something they have grown accustomed to in 2010. It was their their fourth win on the road, and by far their closest since a 21-17 victory at #29 Rutgers in the first round.
The kicking game has been crucial as of late, and this game was no exception, featuring a rare 50+ field goal made, and one missed from 25.
After forcing a three and out to open the game, USF's HB Mike Ford ran it in from 10 yards out to cap a long drive. Nebraska responded with an impressive 51-yard field goal from K Alex Henery. The Huskers then forced a punt, but lost a fumble at their own 7-yard line when DT Terrell McClain stripped backup QB Cody Green and jumped on the loose ball for the Bulls.
South Florida then advanced the ball to the 1, where they faced a fourth down with five seconds remaining in the first half. Instead of kicking a field goal from the left hash mark, they elected to go for it, and FB Moise Plancher was lit up in the backfield by DT Ndomukong Suh, sending the teams to their halftime showers with the score 7-3.
...this TNS halftime shower moment brought to you by Irish Spring, the original deodorant soap for men...
On the first play from scrimmage in the second half, QB Matt Grothe hit WR Carlton Mitchell for 62 yards to set up a first and goal from the Nebraska 3. After a sack and two incompletions, USF this time decided to kick the field goal from the right hash, only to watch it sail wide right. K Eric Schwartz got another chance on the next drive and barely made a 45-yarder to put USF up 10-3.
Nebraska had a tough time moving the ball, especially on the ground, where HB Quentin Castille was held to 14 yards on 9 carries. The Cornhuskers were also victimized by a couple dropped balls in big spots, as well as a couple questionable incompletions by the sideline.
They were finally able to get the passing game going at the start of the fourth quarter, manufacturing a promising drive with help from a huge first down on a superb 21-yard scramble by QB Zac Lee. That put them at the USF 32 with about three minutes remaining in the game. But then, on fourth down with 2:12 on the clock, another big kicking decision had to be made. Nebraska's offense stayed on the field but could not convert.
South Florida then needlessly ran a screen on their next series and put 7 more points on the board, giving Nebraska the ball back with about a minute and a half remaining. The Huskers promptly moved down the field and punched it in with a run by Lee. They then had a great onside kick that didn't quite travel the required ten yards. Their second attempt was less dangerous, and USF recovered the ball and ran out the clock.
Unlike South Florida's previous three opponents, Nebraska was able to keep Matt Grothe from getting outside the pocket and wreaking havoc with his legs.
"We spent a lot of time this week looking at tapes and preparing for their speed in the backfield," said Nebraska coach Bo Pellini.
Grothe was able to move the ball through the air, though, and put together a couple critical scoring drives. He finished with 184 yards and one touchdown.
"Watch out for these guys!" Lee Corso said of the Bulls.
South Florida now awaits the winner of the regional final between powerhouses #1 Texas and #8 USC.
"We don't care who wins that one," said Grothe. "We're playing great right now and we're ready for any challenge. Except Chuck Norris."
Stats:
USF
QB Matt Grothe – 9/14, 184 yards, TD
DE Craig Marshall – 3 TFL, sack
DT Terrell McClain – FF, FR
DE George Selvie, CB Quenton Washington – sack
#20 Nebraska – 10
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- #36 South Florida became the first team to punch its ticket to the Final Four with a 17-10 win over #20 Nebraska. In the most surprising matchup of the Elite Eight, USF marched into Lincoln and kept the crowd out of the game, something they have grown accustomed to in 2010. It was their their fourth win on the road, and by far their closest since a 21-17 victory at #29 Rutgers in the first round.
The kicking game has been crucial as of late, and this game was no exception, featuring a rare 50+ field goal made, and one missed from 25.
After forcing a three and out to open the game, USF's HB Mike Ford ran it in from 10 yards out to cap a long drive. Nebraska responded with an impressive 51-yard field goal from K Alex Henery. The Huskers then forced a punt, but lost a fumble at their own 7-yard line when DT Terrell McClain stripped backup QB Cody Green and jumped on the loose ball for the Bulls.
South Florida then advanced the ball to the 1, where they faced a fourth down with five seconds remaining in the first half. Instead of kicking a field goal from the left hash mark, they elected to go for it, and FB Moise Plancher was lit up in the backfield by DT Ndomukong Suh, sending the teams to their halftime showers with the score 7-3.
...this TNS halftime shower moment brought to you by Irish Spring, the original deodorant soap for men...
On the first play from scrimmage in the second half, QB Matt Grothe hit WR Carlton Mitchell for 62 yards to set up a first and goal from the Nebraska 3. After a sack and two incompletions, USF this time decided to kick the field goal from the right hash, only to watch it sail wide right. K Eric Schwartz got another chance on the next drive and barely made a 45-yarder to put USF up 10-3.
Nebraska had a tough time moving the ball, especially on the ground, where HB Quentin Castille was held to 14 yards on 9 carries. The Cornhuskers were also victimized by a couple dropped balls in big spots, as well as a couple questionable incompletions by the sideline.
They were finally able to get the passing game going at the start of the fourth quarter, manufacturing a promising drive with help from a huge first down on a superb 21-yard scramble by QB Zac Lee. That put them at the USF 32 with about three minutes remaining in the game. But then, on fourth down with 2:12 on the clock, another big kicking decision had to be made. Nebraska's offense stayed on the field but could not convert.
South Florida then needlessly ran a screen on their next series and put 7 more points on the board, giving Nebraska the ball back with about a minute and a half remaining. The Huskers promptly moved down the field and punched it in with a run by Lee. They then had a great onside kick that didn't quite travel the required ten yards. Their second attempt was less dangerous, and USF recovered the ball and ran out the clock.
Unlike South Florida's previous three opponents, Nebraska was able to keep Matt Grothe from getting outside the pocket and wreaking havoc with his legs.
"We spent a lot of time this week looking at tapes and preparing for their speed in the backfield," said Nebraska coach Bo Pellini.
Grothe was able to move the ball through the air, though, and put together a couple critical scoring drives. He finished with 184 yards and one touchdown.
"Watch out for these guys!" Lee Corso said of the Bulls.
South Florida now awaits the winner of the regional final between powerhouses #1 Texas and #8 USC.
"We don't care who wins that one," said Grothe. "We're playing great right now and we're ready for any challenge. Except Chuck Norris."
Stats:
USF
QB Matt Grothe – 9/14, 184 yards, TD
DE Craig Marshall – 3 TFL, sack
DT Terrell McClain – FF, FR
DE George Selvie, CB Quenton Washington – sack
Friday, December 17, 2010
Not So Fast My Friend
#14 Ole Miss – 7
#11 Miami – 9
MIAMI -- K Matt Bosher of #11 Miami kicked a field goal as time expired to defeat #14 Ole Miss 9-7, keeping Orange alive. Full recap of that and the other three Elite 8 games on the way...
#11 Miami – 9
MIAMI -- K Matt Bosher of #11 Miami kicked a field goal as time expired to defeat #14 Ole Miss 9-7, keeping Orange alive. Full recap of that and the other three Elite 8 games on the way...
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Florida Inches Closer To Elusive Final Four With Win Over Ok State
#15 Oklahoma State – 9
#2 Florida – 22
GAINESVILLE, Florida -- A game featuring two of the most potent offenses in college football instead came down to the defenses. In the end, #2 Florida's D proved a bit stronger, and their offense came to life in the second half to give the Gators a 22-9 victory over #15 Oklahoma State in the Sweet 16.
Both passing games were held in check thanks to effective pass rushes by both sides. QB Zac Robinson collected 137 yards through the air on 8-16 passing, but was sacked five times and picked off twice, both times by CB Joe Haden. DE Carlos Dunlap had three of the five sacks. QB Tim Tebow was held to just 59 yards and no touchdowns passing, but had a good day on the ground, carrying the ball six times for 101 yards and a touchdown.
Neither team could get anything going in the first half, with Ok St. turning the ball over on each of their first two possessions. The scoring opened when, late in the second quarter, Florida converted a fourth down to set up a field goal after being unsuccessful on a fourth down attempt earlier in the half. The teams put on their flip flops and entered the halftime showers with the score 3-0.
One of the biggest rushes of the tournament came on the first play from scrimmage in the second half, when Tebow kept it on an option and scampered up the right sideline for 69 yards and a touchdown. The Gators continued to run the ball on their next possession, which took more than three minutes and ended with a 6-yard TD run by HB Jeff Demps. A safety and a field goal made the score 22-0, before Oklahoma State added a late touchdown and safety of their own to make it 22-9.
K Jonathan Phillips was 2 for 2 on field goals in the game including a 49-yarder.
Each team recorded a safety in the game, a rare and perhaps, although unlikely, unprecedented occurrence in TNS' six-year history.
Florida, like #1 Texas, is now one game away from their first ever Final Four. Standing in their way is #10 Oregon, following their shocking comeback win over #58 Southern Miss. It will be just the second meeting all-time between the two schools, and the first since 1929.
Stats:
Florida
QB Tim Tebow – 6 carries, 101 yards, TD
HB Jeff Demps – 13 carries, 55 yards, TD
CB Joe Haden – 2 INTs
DE Carlos Dunlap – 3 sacks
MLB Brandon Spikes – FF
#2 Florida – 22
GAINESVILLE, Florida -- A game featuring two of the most potent offenses in college football instead came down to the defenses. In the end, #2 Florida's D proved a bit stronger, and their offense came to life in the second half to give the Gators a 22-9 victory over #15 Oklahoma State in the Sweet 16.
Both passing games were held in check thanks to effective pass rushes by both sides. QB Zac Robinson collected 137 yards through the air on 8-16 passing, but was sacked five times and picked off twice, both times by CB Joe Haden. DE Carlos Dunlap had three of the five sacks. QB Tim Tebow was held to just 59 yards and no touchdowns passing, but had a good day on the ground, carrying the ball six times for 101 yards and a touchdown.
Neither team could get anything going in the first half, with Ok St. turning the ball over on each of their first two possessions. The scoring opened when, late in the second quarter, Florida converted a fourth down to set up a field goal after being unsuccessful on a fourth down attempt earlier in the half. The teams put on their flip flops and entered the halftime showers with the score 3-0.
One of the biggest rushes of the tournament came on the first play from scrimmage in the second half, when Tebow kept it on an option and scampered up the right sideline for 69 yards and a touchdown. The Gators continued to run the ball on their next possession, which took more than three minutes and ended with a 6-yard TD run by HB Jeff Demps. A safety and a field goal made the score 22-0, before Oklahoma State added a late touchdown and safety of their own to make it 22-9.
K Jonathan Phillips was 2 for 2 on field goals in the game including a 49-yarder.
Each team recorded a safety in the game, a rare and perhaps, although unlikely, unprecedented occurrence in TNS' six-year history.
Florida, like #1 Texas, is now one game away from their first ever Final Four. Standing in their way is #10 Oregon, following their shocking comeback win over #58 Southern Miss. It will be just the second meeting all-time between the two schools, and the first since 1929.
Stats:
Florida
QB Tim Tebow – 6 carries, 101 yards, TD
HB Jeff Demps – 13 carries, 55 yards, TD
CB Joe Haden – 2 INTs
DE Carlos Dunlap – 3 sacks
MLB Brandon Spikes – FF
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Longhorns Hook Boise State
#17 Boise State – 0
#1 Texas – 14
AUSTIN, Texas - #1 Texas is one step closer to its first ever Final Four after a shutout of #17 Boise State. QB Colt McCoy was an efficient 10-12 for 207 yards and two rushing TDs to lead the Longhorn offense. Texas' defense gave up some big plays, but stepped up in key situations and forced five turnovers to keep QB Kellen Moore and the Broncos off the scoreboard.
Moore was able to move the ball, especially to WR Austin Pettis, but he also threw three picks to squander some scoring chances. Pettis caught five passes for a game high 144 yards. Boise was also victimized by two lost fumbles, one of which occurred while on defense in the third quarter, after forcing and recovering a fumble of their own.
Texas opened the scoring with a 74-yard drive on their first possession, which was capped by an 11-yard TD run by McCoy. Boise State's next drive was short-lived as MLB Jared Norton hit HB Jeremy Avery in the backfield, forcing a fumble that was recovered by DE Sergio Kindle. Kindle also had two sacks in the early stages.
Boise State regained possession on an INT, and slowly made their way down the field thanks to a couple big plays on third down. On 1st and goal from the Texas 10-yard line, though, Moore was picked off by OLB Roddrick Muckleroy, and the much-anticipated halftime showers began with Texas holding a 7-0 lead.
Texas started the second half with the ball and marched down the field for another TD run by Colt McCoy. Boise State's following possession ended once again with an INT, this one by CB Leroy Scott. After that, Texas was able to melt most of the rest of the clock and hang on for the 14-0 victory.
Following the game, the Longhorns seemed optimistic but wary.
"We beat a good team tonight and I think we have a great chance to win this thing if we keep playing Texas football," said Colt McCoy. "But we can't get proud. We haven't done anything yet and our next game will be a huge test. USC will be gunning for us."
The Trojans' win over Oklahoma sets up a rematch of the unforgettable 2005 non-Sensationalizationalism National Championship Game.
"I'm looking forward to playing Texas without Vince Young," mused USC coach Pete Carroll. "This team could be even better though. Their defense is scary. It should be a classic."
Stats:
Texas
QB Colt McCoy: 10-12, 207 yards, 8 rushes, 36 yards, 2 TDs
DE Sergio Kindle: 2 sacks, FR
MLB Jared Norton: FF
OLB Roddrick Muckleroy/CB Leroy Scott/CB Curtis Brown: INT
Boise State
QB Kellen Moore: 10-19, 210 yards
WR Austin Pettis: 5 receptions, 144 yards
#1 Texas – 14
AUSTIN, Texas - #1 Texas is one step closer to its first ever Final Four after a shutout of #17 Boise State. QB Colt McCoy was an efficient 10-12 for 207 yards and two rushing TDs to lead the Longhorn offense. Texas' defense gave up some big plays, but stepped up in key situations and forced five turnovers to keep QB Kellen Moore and the Broncos off the scoreboard.
Moore was able to move the ball, especially to WR Austin Pettis, but he also threw three picks to squander some scoring chances. Pettis caught five passes for a game high 144 yards. Boise was also victimized by two lost fumbles, one of which occurred while on defense in the third quarter, after forcing and recovering a fumble of their own.
Texas opened the scoring with a 74-yard drive on their first possession, which was capped by an 11-yard TD run by McCoy. Boise State's next drive was short-lived as MLB Jared Norton hit HB Jeremy Avery in the backfield, forcing a fumble that was recovered by DE Sergio Kindle. Kindle also had two sacks in the early stages.
Boise State regained possession on an INT, and slowly made their way down the field thanks to a couple big plays on third down. On 1st and goal from the Texas 10-yard line, though, Moore was picked off by OLB Roddrick Muckleroy, and the much-anticipated halftime showers began with Texas holding a 7-0 lead.
Texas started the second half with the ball and marched down the field for another TD run by Colt McCoy. Boise State's following possession ended once again with an INT, this one by CB Leroy Scott. After that, Texas was able to melt most of the rest of the clock and hang on for the 14-0 victory.
Following the game, the Longhorns seemed optimistic but wary.
"We beat a good team tonight and I think we have a great chance to win this thing if we keep playing Texas football," said Colt McCoy. "But we can't get proud. We haven't done anything yet and our next game will be a huge test. USC will be gunning for us."
The Trojans' win over Oklahoma sets up a rematch of the unforgettable 2005 non-Sensationalizationalism National Championship Game.
"I'm looking forward to playing Texas without Vince Young," mused USC coach Pete Carroll. "This team could be even better though. Their defense is scary. It should be a classic."
Stats:
Texas
QB Colt McCoy: 10-12, 207 yards, 8 rushes, 36 yards, 2 TDs
DE Sergio Kindle: 2 sacks, FR
MLB Jared Norton: FF
OLB Roddrick Muckleroy/CB Leroy Scott/CB Curtis Brown: INT
Boise State
QB Kellen Moore: 10-19, 210 yards
WR Austin Pettis: 5 receptions, 144 yards
Georgia Can't Stop The Running Of The Bulls
#36 South Florida – 31
#20 Georgia – 7
ATHENS, Georgia -- It was apparent when WR A.J. Green dropped a pass downfield while wide open on the first series that this would not be the Bulldogs' night. Indeed, QB Matt Grothe and the South Florida defense were unstoppable once again, as they cruised to an easy victory over #20 Georgia in the Sweet 16. Grothe threw for 166 yards and 2 TDs on 9 of 11 passing and added one more TD on the ground, and the Bulls held Georgia to nine yards of offense in the 31-7 win.
QB Logan Gray was stifled, going 2/10 with 26 yards, no TDs, and 3 INTs. South Florida's pass defense may have been surpassed, though, by it run defense, which held the Bulldogs to -17 yards rushing, thanks in part to three sacks. DE George Selvie had another big game, recording five tackles for loss and two sacks.
USF built a big lead by converting four Georgia turnovers into 24 points. They turned an interception by SS John Lejiste on the opening drive of the game into a one yard rushing touchdown by Grothe, then got the ball back on an interception by FS Charlton Sinclair.
Facing a big 4th and 7 from their own 44, USF went for it and Grothe found WR Sterling Griffin over the middle for 29 yards. That set up a 36 yard field goal to give USF a 10-0 lead with :05 remaining in the first half.
The five seconds were more than enough for Georgia, however, as A.J. Green returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown, getting the Athens crowd back into it, and giving the Bulldogs some momentum heading into their relaxing halftime showers.
South Florida then took it right back, punching in a 47 yard option run on the opening drive of the third quarter. The Bulls then recovered a fumble to set up a 19 yard touchdown pass to WR Dontavia Bogan, giving them a 24-7 advantage late in the third quarter.
This may have been the first game in which a team employed the tactic of bringing its deep returners up to field the short kickoffs that have become commonplace in Sensationalizationalism. The strategy paid off, as it helped Georgia score a rare kickoff return for touchdown that got them back into the game before halftime. Orange has continued to utilize the strategy in subsequent games, and other coaches have begun emulating it as well.
After most expected an all-Big Ten regional final, instead USF will face #12 Nebraska for a trip to the Final Four.
Stats:
South Florida
QB Matt Grothe – 9/11, 166 yards, 2 TD, 1 rushing TD
DE George Selvie – 5 TFL, 2 sacks
CB Theo Wilson, FS Charlton Sinclair, SS John Sinclair – INT
#20 Georgia – 7
ATHENS, Georgia -- It was apparent when WR A.J. Green dropped a pass downfield while wide open on the first series that this would not be the Bulldogs' night. Indeed, QB Matt Grothe and the South Florida defense were unstoppable once again, as they cruised to an easy victory over #20 Georgia in the Sweet 16. Grothe threw for 166 yards and 2 TDs on 9 of 11 passing and added one more TD on the ground, and the Bulls held Georgia to nine yards of offense in the 31-7 win.
QB Logan Gray was stifled, going 2/10 with 26 yards, no TDs, and 3 INTs. South Florida's pass defense may have been surpassed, though, by it run defense, which held the Bulldogs to -17 yards rushing, thanks in part to three sacks. DE George Selvie had another big game, recording five tackles for loss and two sacks.
USF built a big lead by converting four Georgia turnovers into 24 points. They turned an interception by SS John Lejiste on the opening drive of the game into a one yard rushing touchdown by Grothe, then got the ball back on an interception by FS Charlton Sinclair.
Facing a big 4th and 7 from their own 44, USF went for it and Grothe found WR Sterling Griffin over the middle for 29 yards. That set up a 36 yard field goal to give USF a 10-0 lead with :05 remaining in the first half.
The five seconds were more than enough for Georgia, however, as A.J. Green returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown, getting the Athens crowd back into it, and giving the Bulldogs some momentum heading into their relaxing halftime showers.
South Florida then took it right back, punching in a 47 yard option run on the opening drive of the third quarter. The Bulls then recovered a fumble to set up a 19 yard touchdown pass to WR Dontavia Bogan, giving them a 24-7 advantage late in the third quarter.
This may have been the first game in which a team employed the tactic of bringing its deep returners up to field the short kickoffs that have become commonplace in Sensationalizationalism. The strategy paid off, as it helped Georgia score a rare kickoff return for touchdown that got them back into the game before halftime. Orange has continued to utilize the strategy in subsequent games, and other coaches have begun emulating it as well.
After most expected an all-Big Ten regional final, instead USF will face #12 Nebraska for a trip to the Final Four.
Stats:
South Florida
QB Matt Grothe – 9/11, 166 yards, 2 TD, 1 rushing TD
DE George Selvie – 5 TFL, 2 sacks
CB Theo Wilson, FS Charlton Sinclair, SS John Sinclair – INT
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Pryor Fumbles Away Buckeyes Season
"I can't explain this," he said. "I just didn't hold the ball. I saw the end zone. It was there and the ball just fell out. I thought I was on my way to a touchdown but I just lost the ball."
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Two Stabbed In Brawl Before USC-UCLA Game
PASADENA, Calif. -- Dozens of fans brawled in a Rose Bowl parking lot before the Southern California-UCLA football game Saturday, leaving two men stabbed, two police officers with minor injuries and three men arrested, authorities said.
About 40 fans of both schools fought at about 4:20 p.m. in a grassy part of Brookside Golf Course that the stadium uses for event parking, Pasadena police Commander Darryl Qualls said.
One person was stabbed in the cheek and the other was stabbed in the back during the melee some three hours before the crosstown-rivalry game between the Bruins and Trojans was set to start, Qualls said. Both were taken by ambulance to Huntington Memorial Hospital. He described their condition as stable.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
RULE 9-2, ARTICLE 1
There shall be no unsportsmanlike conduct or any act that interferes with orderly game administration on the part of players, substitutes, coaches, authorized attendants or any other persons subject to the rules, before the game, during the game or between periods.a. Specifically prohibited acts and conduct include:
1. No player, substitute, coach or other person subject to the rules shall use abusive, threatening or obscene language or gestures, or engage in such acts that provoke ill will or are demeaning to an opponent, to game officials or to the image of the game, including but not limited to:
(a) Pointing the finger(s), hand(s), arm(s) or ball at an opponent, or imitating the slashing of the throat.
(b) Taunting, baiting or ridiculing an opponent verbally.
(c) Inciting an opponent or spectators in any other way, such as simulating the firing of a weapon or placing a hand by the ear to request recognition.
(d) Any delayed, excessive, prolonged or choreographed act by which a player (or players) attempts to focus attention upon himself (or themselves).
(e) An unopposed ball carrier obviously altering stride as he approaches the opponent’s goal line or diving into the end zone.
(f) Removal of a player’s helmet before he is in the team area (Exceptions: Team, media or injury timeouts; equipment adjustment; through play; between periods; and during a measurement for a first down).
(g) Punching one’s own chest or crossing one’s arms in front of the chest while standing over a prone player.
(h) Going into the stands to interact with spectators, or bowing at the waist after a good play.
***It is unclear where the NCAA stands on players running up to the goal post and simulating the act of urination, however.
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