QUARTERBACK This was the Jayden Maiava we knew was still out there despite the offseason glazing. Now, will there be poor decisions in the marquee games or was this an aberration? Grade: C+ RUNNING BACKS A USC back finally broke 100 yards in a game this season but the running game still doesn’t look like last year. Grade: C WIDE RECEIVERS USCs top four pass … Continue reading USC-Louisiana Report Card
Is Terrell Anderson, the transfer from North Carolina State, going to play wide receiver soon? He has yet to catch a pass. That puts him in the same company as defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart in terms of contribution. Wide receiver Tanook Hines did not catch a pass in the last game and may not have played. He came back from injury vs. Fresno State. So … Continue reading USC Notes: Trojans Still Waiting For Players
Louisiana rushed for 146 yards, which is more yards against USC than San Jose State and Fresno State combined for in the first two games. Louisiana also finished with 358 total yards and averaged 6.9 yards per play. That’s a warning for Gary Patterson although some will merely attribute it to the reserves playing. Do those same people point out USC rushed for 84 of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Warning Sign From Louisiana Game
First, let’s just mention that six Big Ten teams lost yesterday. The best conference in the nation? USC cannot play Notre Dame because it has all those tough Big Ten games? This is why no one should ever listen to Charles Nelson Riley. Now to the game: I noticed last night people suddenly started saying things I’ve been saying since Game 1. Last week, people … Continue reading My USC-Louisiana Post-Game Analysis
Some of the USC defensive backs and linebackers are having real trouble covering people. USC with three personal foul penalties tonight. Trent Mosley’s 86-yard punt return should put the game away. Maiava should have two interceptions after that pass went right off cornerback’s hands. A USC fan tells me they went to buy a beer sword at the Coliseum but after waiting 30 minutes, was … Continue reading USC-Louisiana Live Blog
Does USC cover tonight? The spread is around 31.5 points. How many fans will still be at the Coliseum at 11 p.m.? How many will be there at 8 p.m.? Will this finally be the night the running backs break free? OK, what’s your score? If fans get bored, look at the cabanas set up on campus for the booster picnic today. Perfect place to … Continue reading Pick The USC-Louisiana Score
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