USC’s Fortunes Dry Up Like a Fresno Raisin Left in Sun Too Long

Rather than concentrating on playing football, USC’s players seemed to be much better at shooting off their mouths about how wonderful they were and how unworthy an opponent Fresno State was. The net result was providing motivation for the opposition to deal USC possibly the most ignominious defeat in school history.

A football team is not a democratic institution. If the coach is unwilling or unable to control his team, he’s not doing his job. Larry Smith needs to find a new line of work. Perhaps he should open a motivational speakers bureau.

DONALD WARD

Los Angeles