Washington Close scores...
The last 2 games vs. very talented Washington teams have looked very bad for SC even though they came out with wins in both. However, this may be a blessing in disguise.
One thing that's certain is that USC isn't going to be overconfident going into the middle of the season. All of USC's Pac-10 opponents have played better than expected and have shown that any team can beat USC on any given Saturday. So as USC goes into its most important part of the year...with Jarett and others becoming healthy, USC knows that it must play every game out. There are no gimmees.
The skinny:
- Running back position has solidified. Fullbacks have stopped breaking legs.
- We have (when healthy) 3 world class recievers and a great Tight end
- Booty has shown signs of greatness. He needs to solidify this and get his confidence level up. Having healthy recievers and continuing to get good protection is key
- Linebackers started out the season otherwordly. Obviously someone in Washington has been watching some tape... A few missed tackles and open short yardage plays explosed some weakenesses.
- secondary - Taylor Mays is getting some good experience which is so important. by the end of they year he's going to be incredible. the other guys need to step up and get some INTs
- D-line. Not as dominant as the 1st few games. They need to make some plays (sacks, tackles for loss) that force fumbles and punts. Just not happening in the last few games.
- Special Teams. Breakout Day vs. Washington. A phenominally executed fake field goal and blocked punt and a great kickoff returnvs. Washington. Kudos for saving the game. Hopefully a sign of things to come.
One thing that's certain is that USC isn't going to be overconfident going into the middle of the season. All of USC's Pac-10 opponents have played better than expected and have shown that any team can beat USC on any given Saturday. So as USC goes into its most important part of the year...with Jarett and others becoming healthy, USC knows that it must play every game out. There are no gimmees.
The skinny:
- Running back position has solidified. Fullbacks have stopped breaking legs.
- We have (when healthy) 3 world class recievers and a great Tight end
- Booty has shown signs of greatness. He needs to solidify this and get his confidence level up. Having healthy recievers and continuing to get good protection is key
- Linebackers started out the season otherwordly. Obviously someone in Washington has been watching some tape... A few missed tackles and open short yardage plays explosed some weakenesses.
- secondary - Taylor Mays is getting some good experience which is so important. by the end of they year he's going to be incredible. the other guys need to step up and get some INTs
- D-line. Not as dominant as the 1st few games. They need to make some plays (sacks, tackles for loss) that force fumbles and punts. Just not happening in the last few games.
- Special Teams. Breakout Day vs. Washington. A phenominally executed fake field goal and blocked punt and a great kickoff returnvs. Washington. Kudos for saving the game. Hopefully a sign of things to come.
posted by Seth Weintraub at 6:38 AM
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