Davis Isn't Taking Chances

After putting his players through a 99-play situational scrimmage Friday, USC Coach Pete Carroll sent the top-ranked Trojans home for the holidays."We made it through without anyone getting nicked so we're in pretty good shape going into the break," Carroll said.Players are required to report to campus by late Tuesday. On Wednesday, they will begin weeklong preparations for the Jan. 4 Rose Bowl.Sophomore tight end Fred Davis said he would spend Christmas with relatives in San Diego rather than at home in Toledo, Ohio, so he can be assured of reporting on time."I'm trying to play in this game," Davis said, laughing.Last year, Carroll suspended Davis for the Orange Bowl after he failed to return to campus on time following a Christmas break.Davis was forced to watch on television as the Trojans demolished Oklahoma to win their second consecutive Associated Press national title."It's still fresh in my mind," Davis said. "I decided at that time to make sure it doesn't happen again. So this year I've been at everything I have to be at on time."Davis matured into a major contributor for the Trojans, starting three games and catching two touchdown passes."Freddie's come a long way," Carroll said.