USC Now morning report: Sarkisian takes the blame for loss to Washington

Quote of the day: “This game starts with me. When we don’t perform as a team, the head coach has the responibility to own up. Our team needs to be in that locker room and I need to be in front of you and answer these questions for our football team.”

-- USC Coach Steve Sarkisian, on addressing the media alone after a 17-12 defeat by Washington

In the Times:

• USC loses second in a row at home, this time to Washington, 17-12
• Chris Dufresne: Trojans are unprepared against Washington Huskies

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