Stanley Havili News

USC will be without three players, and possibly four, for Saturday's Emerald Bowl because of off-the-field issues.

We still don't know Joe McKnight 's fate for the Emerald Bowl . We do know USC will be without three key contributors because of academics , and that isn't good for any of the parties involved.

USC's Stanley Havili is considered to be one of the top fullback prospects in the draft.

Sure, we've got he-said, he-apologized stories to follow, plus meaningless bowl games to plan for.

USC has some work to do just to make the Holiday Bowl. Not looking particularly sharp on either side of the ball, USC trails Arizona, 14-7, at halftime at a quiet Coliseum.

With tomorrow's final regular season game at home against Arizona there a re number of story lines that we need to keep an eye on... Who Staying and Who is going? Stanley Havili is going to stay ... Several USC juniors will consider making themselves available for the NFL draft after the Trojans play a bowl game later this month.

Several USC juniors will consider making themselves available for the NFL draft after the Trojans play a bowl game later this month.

Miller column: The offenses were bad, but even worse was the manner in which USC decided to finish the game.

USC's offense is getting healthy at the right time. Barring any setbacks, the Trojans should have receiver Damian Williams , tight end Anthony McCoy and fullback Stanley Havili available for the first time since the Notre Dame game on Oct.

USC fullback Stanley Havili moved a chair into his dressing stall and sat with his back to teammates and reporters after last week's embarrassing loss to Stanford at the Coliseum.

Finally some good news for USC's slumping offense. Trojan tight end Anthony McCoy will play against No.

Some have questioned USC's effort in the fourth quarter of these past two losses, raising issues of heart and pride.

Miller column: The Trojans lost their legacy, the program's dynasty making run of greatness officially pounded into submission.

USC, with an outside chance of winning an eighth consecutive Pacific 10 Conference title, plays the first of three consecutive home games to end the regular season.

It is not unusual for USC to lose two games by early November. The Trojans were an identical 7-2 just two years ago.

USC rarely breaks from routine in its practice format. But continuing problems converting third downs have forced the 11th-ranked Trojans to double their emphasis this week as they prepare for Saturday's game against No.

USC fullback Stanley Havili , who sat out nearly all of the last three games because of a shoulder injury, will start Saturday against Stanford, giving the struggling Trojans offense a boost.

Pete Carroll always strives for balance on offense. But with USC's season hanging in the balance, it's time to toss that concept in the recycling bin.

USC freshman Devon Kennard might start at strongside linebacker against Stanford on Saturday despite his limited experience with the position - only two days.

For the first time since the middle of the 2002 season, the separation between USC and the Pac-10 is not evident.