The Cougs head for L.A.

The Cougars will have to be careful Friday night. They are playing the mighty Trojans in the L.A. Coliseum.

The last time the two teams played WSU won. A fan was also injured by an USC player after the game. It can get rough on the field. It is not bound to be easier in Los Angeles.

USC is mad. They are unsettled. Take for instance the fact that they have been beaten by Texas in two of their last three meetings. They are still steaming over the fact that one of their great stars was unjustly accused of murder. And to make matters worse, they have not had to return a Heisman Trophy in some time.

It is just not the same as the good old glory days.

Most telling, they haven’t fired a coach in a couple of years. This exercise peaked when they didn’t even wait for the coach to leave the team plane to fire him. It does not breed confidence in the coaching staff, especially since the door to the coach’s office is marked only by his name written on masking tape.

This coach, Clay Helton, has had a couple of good years since taking over from –––––––––––, who took over from –––––––––, after he took over from –––––––––––.

The USC quarterback is just 18 years old and is a true freshman. He is younger than most of the prospective students taking a tour of the campus with their parents.

Reports filtering in from California indicate there is real trepidation in the air. The coach is fearful of losing his job. Canning coaches has become a real art at USC. And, of course, the team does not want to lose a second straight to WSU.

This could be the end of the Trojan dynasty, already tattered badly by the imprudent NCAA and their witch hunts.

It could be worse than when Tommy Trojan fell off his horse and bent his sword. It could be worse than when O. J. Simpson roamed the country to redeem himself only to visit golf courses for 18 holes. It could be worse than when Kim Kardashian lateraled away Reggie Bush.

USC has become very sensitive. They are not to be trifled with.

So, after the Cougs win the game, they should stay off the field. In fact, the Trojans would love it if they stay off the field for the entire game.