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Defensive effort wasted in loss to USC

Posted November 10, 2012 on arizonastate.scout.com
TEAMS: USC Trojans,  Arizona State Sun Devils
LOS ANGELES - In a game that saw a total nine turnovers, uncharacteristic penalties and a tremendous defensive effort, the USC Trojans proved to be too much for the Arizona State Sun Devils to handle in the Los Angeles Coliseum, beating the Sun Devils 38-17.
Original Story: http://arizonastate.scout.com/2/12385...
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USC quarterback Matt Barkley, tailback Curtis McNeal, and safety T.J. McDonald speak with the media following the Trojans 38-17 win over Arizona State.
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