Game thread: USC vs Syracuse
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Final Score: 42-29 Trojans win. They gave up 29 points?!
USC did not impress me one bit. The losses they had on defense hurt them and it really shows. I think Oregon beats them in November.
USC did not impress me one bit. The losses they had on defense hurt them and it really shows. I think Oregon beats them in November.
I actually felt better watching this game after watching Alabama's sub-par performance. I feel better about Alabama's play today.
USC is always rated high because of talent. They rarely play to their potential for a whole game, let alone a whole season.
I've always felt that USCs biggest enemy is the weak competition in the Pac10-12. Sure they have to compete with Oregon, and I agree Oregon looks better, but they hold their destiny in their own hands with Oregon as they play them, and if they beat them they should get to the NC game.
But not having to look sharp, because there is not another team in your division that can prevent you from even getting to the division crown, and sometimes not even a team in the other division that can make you feel the need to play your best is a disadvantage IMO. Even back in the days of Pete Carroll. How can you prepare for teams that really are at your level, when you never face it over the course of your season. IMO, there's no reason they shouldn't have a high profile game scheduled out of conference (other than ND, who has sucked for 15 yrs).
But not having to look sharp, because there is not another team in your division that can prevent you from even getting to the division crown, and sometimes not even a team in the other division that can make you feel the need to play your best is a disadvantage IMO. Even back in the days of Pete Carroll. How can you prepare for teams that really are at your level, when you never face it over the course of your season. IMO, there's no reason they shouldn't have a high profile game scheduled out of conference (other than ND, who has sucked for 15 yrs).
They never did to begin with. They averaged giving up 375 yards per game last season, and against Syracuse they gave up over 450 yards and 21 first downs. Pathetic.
