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Bill Plaschke: Swann has big call to make on Helton

LOS ANGELES_They fought boldly for their beleaguered coach, playing as they should have played all season, with fire and purpose and desperation.

But is this fight good enough if they didn't win?

USC showed up big against the unbeaten and third-ranked Notre Dame Saturday night at the Coliseum, saving their best for last.

But did a 24-17 defeat save Clay Helton's job?

The fans who booed him and screamed for his firing as he walked off the field say no.

But the "Fight On" gesture he gave them as he exited, thrusting his hand into the middle of their catcalls, say yes.

The overwhelming frustration that has enveloped the majority of Trojan nation say no,

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