[Fiji Hill]

Important dates in history:

• November 21, 1931--The USC Trojans, down 14-0 in their first appearance in Notre Dame Stadium battle back and win the game 16-14 when Johnny Baker kicks the winning field goal. This was USC's most celebrated triumph of all time.

• November 28, 1964--Fertig to Sherman--Craig Fertig tosses a pass to Rod Sherman to power USC over Notre Dame.

• November 30, 1974--Down 24-0, the Trojans rally to score 55 points in less than 18 minutes of playing time to rout the Domers 55-24. I was there!

• November 30, 1996--On the anniversary of our 1974 triumph, USC quarterback Brad Otten shrugs off injuries to guide the Trojans to a 27-20 upset of the Notre Dame, the first victory over the Domers for the first time since 1982. I was there, too, but I didn't run onto the field, as most of those in the student section did.

  Fight on!

[MrChips]

Interesting that you don't claim 2005 . . but then, I would give you that infamous "Bush push" game if only the NCAA would; they asked you to forfeit it, along with 2004.

And any Trojan fan who still claims the 1964 win is just being dishonet. And, OK, so you get the 1974 slaughter, though there are a lot of rumors surrounding it, and it was, after all, in the middle of your worst probation era. But then, it was also Pat Hayden, whom I respect, and who remains the one bright and honorable standout in USC football; finally, an honorable AD.

After all, aside from Hayden, USC players were not really students during the 70's. In fact, of the 81 teams placed on probabation by the NCAA, USC ranks 2nd only to SMU. Why is that?