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After all the offseason prep work, after all the film reviews and late-night scheming, and after more than three hours of football, it was as simple as this: fourth-and-1. Win that battle and there would be victory shouts on O Street.
What’s a defensive coordinator to think in such a moment? The same thing every fingernail-lacking Husker fan was thinking.
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USC's defense can't always get off the field in a hurry, but Lane Kiffin can. When asked about a player's participation in practice three days before USC plays Cal on Saturday, Kiffin adjourned his Wednesday press gathering in... more »
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