When you think about a game like this, USC vs. Ohio State, it's so monumental and the hype is growing you start to think that you need to change the way you prepare. Something inside your stomach gets a little tighter, there are more reporters around you, more cameras around you, more people around you. The atmosphere is different than some of your other games, but somehow you have to create an environment where the players approach every game like it's the big game. They have to treat them all the same as best they can and focus on the little things, because those little things are what decide every game, big or small. The first big game I played in was during my freshman year against UCLA. I was a starter that game and I was thinking about making the big play and forgot about the little things. As a result I made some bone-head plays. One in particular stands out. It was late in the game, we had UCLA down to their last play and my assignment was to cover the tight end. I got caught in the moment, decided to look back in the backfield, lost concentration and thought," I can make a play on the quarterback, I'm not far away I can get there." He threw to the tight end, who was wide open for the score. If it weren't for Frank Jordan our great kicker it would have been the biggest bone-head play in USC history. I thank him every time I see him. But it was a lesson. There are maybe one or two game changing plays that come up in a football game, but you can't force them to come. You have to focus on the little things, follow your assignments and those big moments will present themselves. One thing is for certain, you never want anyone to play hesitant in a big game, because when that big play does come up, that Let's Make A Deal moment, you have to be prepared to make it. My teammate Eric Scoggins has been a big play guy his whole life and he's still making them in his fight against ALS. You are invited to join us in that fight too by participating in our raffle or by reading about Eric's story (http://allstarshelpingkids.org/events/raffle.html). We appreciate your support. Go Trojans!