More than a decade later, the memories remain fresh for Ryan Kalil.
The 2004 game against California, when the Coliseum shook as USC turned back red-hot quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Reggie Bush’s leaps over UCLA defensive players, and the 2005 game against Fresno State when Bush established an all-purpose yardage record.
Those were among the highlights of Kalil’s USC career that included two national titles and a 34-game win streak.
And not one defeat at the Coliseum.
Kalil, the Carolina Panthers’ veteran center, returns to the stadium on Sunday when the Rams resume their schedule against the defending NFC champions.