While you were on vacation... USC

Ted Miller ESPN

The eighth of 10 quick hit updates of off-season Pac-10 goings on.

In a sentence:

* USC is the overwhelming Pac-10 favorite and a national title contender (skip) USC is the overwhelming Pac-10 favorite and a national title contender (skip) USC is the ...

The big question:

* The Trojans need young players to step up on both lines and the skill positions, but what they really need to do is avoid grabbing their own necks in a choke hold while facing an inferior opponent. more...