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That is the question facing coach Lane Kiffin as Max Wittek and Cody Kessler remain even in the team's quarterback competition. Why not play them both in a two-QB system?

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013

You can bet current USC players, future recruits and their families monitored and evaluated the draft soap opera of Matt Barkley, who in retrospect probably should have left after his junior season.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

A lively quarterback competition and the return of the dynamic Marqise Lee are just two things to look forward to with the Trojans this year

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2013

While a lot of Pac-12 schools have hit home runs with recent coaching hires, history suggests that there's no failsafe formula to ensure success.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2013

Steve Bisheff laments that the lasting image we will get of one of the most endearing student-athletes in USC history will be televised shots of Matt Barkley standing on the sideline.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2012

With the Sun Bowl on the horizon, Lane Kiffin is about to join a long list of coaches who led USC to bowl games. Not all of them are remembered fondly for their bowl performances.

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2012

The USC Trojans can unwrap these presents in Sun Bowl and beyond.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2012

Steve Bisheff writes that Pat Haden staying committed to Lane Kiffin through one of USC's most disappointing seasons could have consequences for the athletic director.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2012

With USC's defense struggling mightily against the spread offense, it creates an awkward situation for Lane and Monte Kiffin.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2012

Steve Bisheff writes that between Matt Barkley's talent and character, he represents the best of college athletics.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2012

Bounced from the top 10 a week earlier, the USC Trojans tried slipping back in with a somewhat methodical 27-9 victory over Cal that provided almost as many questions as answers.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2012

Steve Bisheff looks at Stanford's success against USC and how it helps other teams as well as other thoughts around the sports world.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2012

Steve Bisheff talks about the coaching legacy ramifications of the USC-Stanford game, UCLA's hot start and Andy Murray's breakthrough.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2012

With his last three games as evidence, sophomore wide receiver Marqise Lee is becoming the best player on the USC Trojans.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2012

Three new assistant coaches have signed on with USC, which has had a lot of success setting up its assistant coaches for greatness.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2012

A quiet, serene offseason just got complicated for USC football coach Lane Kiffin, who saw assistant coaches Joe Barry and Ted Gilmore leave for the NFL during the past week.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2012