Photos: Arizona defeats #20 USC football in 2009
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In 2009, UA coach Mike Stoops finally exorcised his demons and beat Pete Carroll and the #20 USC Trojans, 21-17. Arizona was led by quarterback Nick Foles and receiver Juron Criner.
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Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley (7) is sacked by Arizona defensive end Ricky Elmore during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Arizona won 21-17.
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Arizona head coach Mike stoops, center, is congratulated by longtime Wildcat supporter and Tucson business icon Jim Click and other fans after his team defeated Southern California, 21-17, in Los Angeles on Dec. 5, 2009.
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Southern California head coach Pete Carroll, right, hugs Arizona head coach Mike Stoops after their NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Arizona won 21-17.
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Arizona wide receiver Juron Criner, right, and his teammate William Wright celebrate after Criner scored a touchdown against Southern California during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Arizona won 21-17.
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Arizona quarterback Nick Foles looks to pass during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Arizona won, 21-17
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Arizona quarterback Nick Foles throws for a touchdown against Southern California during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Arizona won, 21-17
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Southern California running back Joe McKnight (4) is tackled by Arizona cornerback Devin Ross (6) and Vuna Tuihalamaka during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Arizona won, 21-17
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Southern California running back Joe McKnight, top, is tackled by Arizona cornerback Devin Ross during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Arizona won, 21-17
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Southern California wide receiver Ronald Johnson, bottom, scores a touchdown against Arizona cornerback Devin Ross during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Arizona won, 21-17
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Arizona quarterback Nick Foles, left, looks to pass against USC defensive end Armond Armstead during the first half of their game in Los Angeles on Dec. 5, 2009. Arizona won 21-17.
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