Among the topics of conversations for several years has been the possibility of both USC and UCLA wearing its home jerseys in the rivalry game, much like they used to. But the visiting team would be charged a time out in both halves, something that may be too much to risk.
Had it just been in the first half, UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel said he would have called a time-out immediately to even the playing field. But losing one in the second half is too risky, he said, although he wishes the schools could get an exemption so there could be a red vs. blue game.
"My guess is it will be turned down," Neuheisel said. "But it should be that way."