In case you couldn’t follow us live, “The RipsIt Minute” gives you a quick rundown of the must-read Blog entries from the previous day:

• The Trojan rookie boon: First-year NFLers stepping up
• Extra bowl experiences: Beyond the Rose Bowl
• Nice digs: AT&T Park considered one of the best
• Get your tickets: For the Emerald Bowl on Dec. 26
• Logistical adjustments: Oddities of playing in a baseball stadium
• Gift-giving season: Bowl presents
• Extracurricular entertainment: Bowl events
• All is calm: Carroll’s office quiet