USC Game Day Notebook: Four Quarters of Focus, Preaching Trust and Max Williams' Warrior Mentality

ErikTMcKinney

STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Travis Dye #26 of the USC Trojans runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) — Travis Dye #26 of the USC Trojans runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

When things are clicking for the USC offense, it's one of the best units in all of college football. The Trojans were literally unstoppable for most of the first half against Stanford last week. USC's first five offensive possessions all resulted in touchdowns. But the Trojans couldn't muster much on a last-minute drive before half time, and then scored just six points over the final 30 minutes.

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Garry Paskwietz was a pioneer in bringing team-specific sports coverage to the internet. He founded WeAreSC in 1998 and was an Emmy winner for his work with Fox Sports West. Always generous with his time, knowledge, and compassion, he touched the lives of countless USC and high school football fans.