<p>A comment at this sports website (<a href="http://www.insidesocal.com/usc/archives/2006/09/best_program_in.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.insidesocal.com/usc/archives/2006/09/best_program_in.html</a>) says: </p>
<p>"The 'official' line as in the DT today is that DPS is unhappy with how the line was, and will be working with the Coliseum, Student Affairs and Athletics to work on it to make it better.</p>
<p>The 'unofficial' word (from a Student Affairs source) is that they do not think as many people will show up for the next games, and that the problem should resolve itself. They are not going to do anything to change it, and will not plan for it in any way, and just hope it goes away."</p>
<p>I hope the above is bad information. They were very lucky Saturday, and they might not be so lucky next time.</p>
<p>I sent a (polite and friendly!) email to Parent Programs this afternoon (<a href="mailto:scparent@usc.edu">scparent@usc.edu</a>) asking for the best place to communicate my concerns about student safety at the games, and got back a prompt response saying that they would forward my email to the appropriate departments and "solutions are being discussed."</p>
<p>Based on what I heard about game day, I think the issue is significant enough it's very appropriate for parents to step in and express to the university their expectation that USC will see to it the students make it through college in one piece (grin). The more pressure brought to bear, the less likely we will be hearing about a repeat in October, and we can all go back to enjoying the games!</p>