Trojan Times: Virginia Game Day Edition

It's only a few hours until kickoff for USC's 2008 season, and we've got plenty of coverage in today's L.A. Times. Here's what to read this morning:

• USC must look out for speed bumps as well as sinkholes -- Chris Dufresne looks at expectations for the season, and gets in a joke at UCLA's expense.
• Mark Sanchez ready for his big day -- Gary Klein reports that USC's starting quarterback is ready to go.
• Yes, Virginia, there is an opener for USC football team -- Gary Klein looks at the key matchups and issues in today's game.
• USC's young players could face tough baptism -- Gary Klein has info on freshmen, hiding practices, and more.
• NFL rookies from USC, UCLA find their way - Sam Farmer takes a look which former players are sure things, good bets, on the bubble, or longshots.

The funniest line of the day comes from one of Klein's articles:

Asked if he had decided who would start at tailback, [USC head coach Pete] Carroll said, "You have to wait and see. Where's Waldo?"

In unrelated news, Rey Maualuga is the reason Waldo is hiding.

-- Adam Rose
AP photo by Ric Francis