Posted October 25, 2012 on usc.scout.com
PLAYERS: Lane Kiffin
TEAMS: USC Trojans
USC Coach Lane Kiffin talks with the media following Thursday's practice. No. 9 USC travels to Tucson to take on Arizona on Saturday.
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