One of the talking points this season is whether USC’s defense is a failure of scheme or the players? Well, this video below offers an example of when the scheme put the players in a position to fail. USC had just cut Notre Dame’s lead to 24-13 and had plenty of momentum. It then ran an inexplicable defensive coverage that was one of two plays … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: An Example When Scheme Failed Trojans
One thing I wrote about several times was how hard it would be for USC to replicate last year’s turnover margin, which was +1.5 for the season. Let’s check USC’s turnover margin through seven games: 2022 +15 2023 -1 It was always sort of an articifical stat last season because the Trojans had miraculous luck with only two lost fumbles in 14 games. But the … Continue reading A Key USC Stat Has Changed Dramatically
Has a USC coach ever experienced as quickly a fall from grace as Lincoln Riley? The fans are up in arms. They are tired of his answers. Tired of his stubborness. Tired of his defense. And now tired of his offense. The question going forward is whether Riley has any answers? He doesn’t seem to have a Plan B so it could be tough. He … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Lincoln Riley’s Fall From Grace
I have a lot of thoughts. This game is simply a continuation of what’s been happening for the past month or so, but USC got burned because it finally played a better-than-average team. Not a great team. A team that isn’t average. The Trojans were overwhelmed at the line of scrimmage. I questioned the strength program before and I do again. What are they doing? … Continue reading USC-Notre Dame Instant Reaction
Check that, a 99-yard kick return. USC has no special teams coach. USC is still in this game, trailing 31-20 with 9:04 left. There’s the USC defense we all know. ND scores on a 46-yard TD pass from Sam Hartman, who has been terrible tonight. The last time USC trailed Notre Dame, 24-6, at halftime was in 1974. We all know what happened next. That … Continue reading USC-Notre Dame Live Blog/Forum
I’ve gotten burned the past few weeks by predicting USC would play a complete game. So if I don’t expect it today, maybe USC will prove me wrong. Anyways, I’m unimpressed with Notre Dame’s coaching and offense. That said, I think USC lacks leadership and wilts on the road. This suggests a close game, so I’m taking Notre Dame, 31-28. Continue reading Pick The USC-Notre Dame Score
