Didn't see this upset coming. I'm proud of the guys and their inspired play today. This win was good for both teams: SC now has the momentum and signature win to get back on track and UCLA has their big dose of humility. With the upcoming Oregon trip, we have a shot to be in the upper-half of the conference by the end of next week. We can't take either team lightly and will have to come out with the same focus and resilience we showed today. One thing is for sure, this team looks a lot more united than a week before. Here's a nice quote from Luke Winn's write-up of the game:
On Feb. 8, 2007, the day after USC lost at Pauley last season, Mayo -- then still in high school in Huntington, W.V. -- phoned a few of the Trojans players, including Hackett's son, Daniel, and gave them a message for the coaching staff: Don't worry about it. We're going to get them there next year.
And that we did. I'm sure the Bruins will come back a lot more focused in our meeting at the Galen Center. But until then, we have the bragging rights so I'm going to enjoy this one. Also, here's the video of Davon banging on K-Love, adding some serious insult to injury, and the game highlights.
