USC NOTEBOOK: EX-TROJAN RECALLS PAST CAL CLASHES.

Byline: Scott Wolf  Staff Writer

Bob Hooks was a defensive end at USC the last time the Trojans and California played at the Coliseum and were both ranked in the top 10.

Today, a crowd of more than 92,000 is expected, which will be a little short of the 94,677 that Hooks played before in 1952, when the seventh- ranked Trojans defeated the No. 4-ranked Bears 10-0.

``I've still got the picture cutouts of that game,'' Hooks said. ``They were a big rival. No question about that.''

What Hooks remembers most is that USC also beat Cal in 1951, when the Bears were the No. 1 team in the nation.

``They hadn't lost for three or four years, they went to the Rose Bowl every year,'' Hooks said. ``That was huge. We weren't supposed to win but Frank Gifford had a wonderful game.''

Hooks, 74, will watch today's game on TV.

``These two teams are better offensively,'' he said. ``But in 11 games, we gave up 47 points. Nobody scored more than one touchdown on us.''

The 1952 Trojans recorded five shutouts, went 10-1 and won the Rose Bowl.

``In 1951, we knocked the socks off (Cal),'' Hooks said. ``In 1952, we kept going until we got to the Rose Bowl.''

--Schweiger doubtful: It will be interesting to see if freshman defensive end Jeff Schweiger, who has a bone bruise in his knee, plays today. Doctors and trainers advised Schweiger to sit out the game but USC coach Pete Carroll wants him to try to play.

--Charles Day: Today's game is officially labeled Charles White Day, in honor of the former USC tailback, who played at San Fernando High. USC will also honor former tight end Charles Young at halftime. He recently was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

--Looking ahead: Today's game is a sellout and more than 80,000 tickets have already been sold for next week's game against undefeated Arizona State at the Coliseum.

--Parking shuttle: A free shuttle will run between Staples Center and the Coliseum for the game. Parking costs $10 at Lot 2 and 3. Shuttles pick up fans at 11th Street and Georgia Ave. and run from 8:30 a.m. until an hour after the game.