I picked USC to beat Washington State, 31-27, so I was close on the margin of victory as the Trojans actually won, 39-36. But what a performance to analyze: USC is utterly incapable of putting pressure on the QB with its front seven. USC is also unable to provide consistent pass-or-run blocking. USC also comes up with some really sloppy penalties. I’ve written since August … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: That Was Quite A Game

Another tough game to pick. There is simply no reason USC should lose to Washington State at home. At least in 2013, USC was alternating two quarterbacks that were not special. Now it has the JT “Back Foot” Daniels. Washington State is less talented and has not played anyone. That said, I think the Cougars have a chance. But I can’t go with them yet. … Continue reading Pick The USC-Washington State Score

I announced on Petros and Money that I would start writing for USC247.com. Here is my first story and it’s worth reading on a fiery team meeting USC held this week. Link here. Continue reading USC Has Fiery Meeting

I’ve heard USC had nine players on at least one and maybe two kick returns against Texas. This reminds me of two years ago, when USC had eight players on the field for a Stanford extra point. And 10 on at least one other kick in that game. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Not-So Special Teams Continue

Washington State has 10 sacks in three games against inferior competition. USC has allowed nine sacks in three games. Mike Leach will no doubt want to blitz so who blinks first? Continue reading Tale Of The Tape

1.) Coach better Impossible. 2.) Cover the middle of the field. Clancy Pendergast is an autocrat on defense. He plays man-to-man defense and doesn’t like to make adjustments. But USC never covers the middle of the field and Texas figured it out in the second quarter. I’m guessing WSU coach Mike Leach knows it too. 3.) Change special teams Does John Baxter ever get checked … Continue reading 10 Things USC Needs To Fix To Beat Washington State