This season, USC needs more than the Rose Bowl

This season, USC needs more than the Rose Bowl

Somebody has to tell him.
Somebody has to walk up to Granddaddy, shake his sturdy hand, stare into his clear eyes, and tell him.
He’s probably already heard the furtive whispers. He’s surely seen the rolled eyes. The dude may be 94, but he’s still strong, and still smart, and probably already knows, so just tell him.
Hey, Granddaddy of Them All?

The USC football team doesn’t need you. The USC football would be better off without you.
This season, for the Trojans, the Rose Bowl would be nothing but thorns.
No offense, Granddaddy, but this season, you’re just not big enough.
All together now . . .
OSU our hats are off to you. Beavers, beavers, fighters through and through.

latimes.com
11/21/08