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Gonzaga’s bid for a perfect season will continue into the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Meanwhile, UCLA’s unexpected run through the tournament continues.

Is there any team in America that took a bigger nosedive than USC? From pre-season Number 1 to a 7-6 finish after getting bounced by Georgia Tech, 21-7, in the Hyundai Sun Bowl, the Trojans looked like they were sleepwalking. It sure didn't help that the team didn't seem very happy to be in El Paso. Either way, head coach Lane Kiffin had this message for the city of El Paso and USC fans.

It looked like popcorn. Gold and white helmets bouncing on the sidelines, a fresh batch being popped every few minutes. Georgia Tech danced and bounced throughout the afternoon; partly to keep warm on a wind-chilled day, partly to celebrate its biggest moments in a 21-7 Hyundai Sun Bowl win over USC...