Twin brothers scored on Nov. 16 and the crowds
erupted.
First, it was Jason Gallimore returning a fumble for a touchdown for his Colorado State Rams. Then, it was
brother Justin returning an interception 63 yards for a second score as the Rams toppled the Cowboys of
Wyoming, 37-13. With the win, the Rams take the Mountain West Conference title and a berth in the
Liberty Bowl.
It was supposedly the first time in Colorado State history that twin brothers scored in the same game. We doubt that
very much.
BOTTOM OF THE WEEK
THE BCS
This is why the BCS standings suck. The #1 team in
the nation is, deservedly, the only undefeated team -Oklahoma. #2 is now Florida State, who lost to Miami. Miami is #3. But, Miami lost to Washington.
Washington is #4.
It SHOULD be the other way around: Oklahoma then Washington then Miami then Florida State. Why isn't
it like that? Because, while Washington was beating top teams like Colorado, Oregon and Oregon State by
seven points, FSU and Miami were beating weaklings like North Carolina, Louisville, and McNeese State by
100.
But, this is the BCS - with computers running the show, God forbid there should be some logic behind it.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
USC SPELLS F-A-G
Southern Cal is 5-6, having had its most disappointing
season in memory, their coach will likely be fired in the next couple of weeks, and they finished with just two
conference wins.
Yet, in taunting cross-town rival UCLA, the Trojan band insists on reverting to a crude stereotype in
their messages.
According to the Los Angeles Times of Nov. 17, the USC band repeatedly taunts their rivals by simply playing
the notes F A and G over and over. Jason Mangan, the USC band manager, admits that this is standard for the
band; but, Mangan claims, it's not homophobic.
"From time to time, kids in the band do stupid things," Tony Fox, the band's associate band direct,
said. "Yes, they do play F, A, G."
The Times reported that the band does this repeatedly at an annual flag football game before the
UCLA-USC game.
We encourage you to voice your distaste for this kind of behavior. Write an e-mail or call one of the folks
below and let them hear it. We'd love if you copy us with any
messages (mail@outsports.com)
Mike Garrett
Director of Athletics
(213) 740-8177 lemoore@usc.edu
Frank Dorazio
Director of Football Operations
(213) 740-4180 dorazio@usc.edu
Arthur C. Bartner
Director, Trojan Marching Band
(213) 740-6317 bartner@usc.edu
Anthony W. Fox
Associate Director, Trojan Marching Band
(213) 740-7880 arrtfox@aol.com
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
THIS is why we are so down on coach Steve
Lavin. Yes, his talented UCLA teams will get him some big wins against big teams - but then this will happen. In the
Bruins' hoops home opener on Tuesday, the #17-ranked team lost to Cal State - Northridge, 78-74. "It's
back to the drawing board for us," said Lavin after the game. It's about time the A.D. did the same thing
and hope that Rick Pitino is thinking about much warmer weather after his stint in Boston is over this
year.
NBA
Until Wednesday night, Allen Iverson was on top of the
world. Despite being rocked in the off-season for some supposed homophobic lyrics in his upcoming rap
album, Iverson had led his 76ers team to a 10-0 record.
But, on Wednesday night, the Hornets stung the 76ers, 88-73, to end the streak and bring Iverson back to
reality.
"We knew we weren't going to go 82-0 the whole season," Iverson said. Now that's the most sense he's
made all year.
GOLF
Not surprisingly, Tiger Woods finished the year with a
loud message.
In the PGA Grand Slam of Golf on Wednesday, an annual event in which tournament winners from that year are
invited to play 36 holes, Tiger finished with eagles on each of the last two holes to beat Vijay Singh.
The first eagle came on hole #36. With Singh leading by two strokes, Woods hit an eight foot putt to take
the match into playoff holes. Woods then hit an eagle on the first hole to win the match.