... into this season of transition for the USC Trojans, there were many questions to be answered.

Could the Trojans shake off the negativity that came with the hammer laid down by the NCAA over the Reggie Bush scandal?

How would the Lane Kiffin era begin as the young coach took over for the departed legend, Pete Carroll?

And how about young Trojan quarterback Matt Barkley?

Would another year of maturity translate into an improved offense?

Finally, what about the porous 2009 version of the USC defense?

Would the arrival of defensive gurus Monte Kiffin, Ed Orgeron, and company translate into a return of the vaunted Trojan def...

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