Friday Hot Links

In today's links, find out what happened in yesterday's practice, whether Ohio State will have any suspended players come Sept. 13, and learn how Arizona State beats the heat.

Football

• Here's a full recap from day two of practice. [L.A. Times]
• Ted Miller has a good look at USC's best- and worst-case scenarios this year. [ESPN]
   
• Nose tackle may be one of the most underappreciated position battles this fall. [L.A. Times]
   
• NFL-bound Trojans are finding it pays off to play their senior year. [L.A. Times]
• Ohio State player suspensions will not extend into the USC game. [ESPN]
   
• Taylor Mays did an interview on KLAC. [Conquest Chronicles]
   
• The revolution may not be televised, but beer ads will continue during college football games. The NCAA isn't fighting that, nor the surge in college fantasy sports. [AP]
• Part of a daily photo countdown to football season, check out this classic celebration shot from last year's USC-Cal game. [EDSBS]

Elsewhere

• The Oklahoma Sooners are making a simple gesture that may help save lives for people in need of bone marrow. Maybe some other teams should take their lead! (Thanks to Vikas for the tip! To get involved, click here.) [SF Chronicle]
• Arizona State has built an $8.4-million bubble to protect them from the heat. [East Valley Tribune]