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More photos » by Matt Sayles - AP Browse more photos » It is safe to say that the recent play of Matt Barkley has been some cause for concern for many of us. We all marveled at his poise on the road against tOSU, Cal and ND. The tOSU and ND games were not the prettiest but the...
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Here are some random thoughts on the win: - It was a win, but a frustrating one. The 1st quarter started smoothly with a quick 3-and-out from Wazzu followed by a quick TD from SC, but then 3 holding penalties, 1 offsides, 1 personal foul, and 1 roughing the kicker happened. Let's not even talk about the 3rd quarter......
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So we had to hold off — like having to piss during the game because you had all those beers at the tailgate — until Chris got the word from Ohio State that it was okay to publish these. But now they are here. And we are relieved. There are more at his photoblog too.
This game was an experience to be at. Despite criticism of Jim Tressel's game management, Ohio State played great and exactly like they planned. Matt Barkley got handed one opportunity to win an epic game, and he did. In dramatic fashion.
Not sure there has been a more thrilling win in the Carroll era other than Notre Dame 2005.
The true freshman takes command.
Classic quarterback shot of #7.
In the heat of battle, Marcus Allen was on the sidelines — yelling at Everson Griffen, to his face, calling him a pussy, and demanding that he anchor the defensive line. He did.
These guys showed a lot of moxie. Getting it done. Joe is splitting to the NFL next year, so if there is a year for these two, this is the year.
The winning touchdown money shots after the jump.
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From our resident guru, here is John Skinner with the Skinny on USC's 18-15 win over Ohio State.
1- McKnight shines when it counts: Though Matt Barkley is getting most of the praise for USC's final improbable game winning drive, Joe McKnight accounted for about 2/3 of SC's yardage on the drive and ran with a purpose we haven't consistently seen from him. He doesn't have the explosiveness of Reggie Bush but he does have the moves and showed Trojan fans that he can put the team on his back and get them down the field when it counts. Without McKnight on the final drive SC is probably 1-1.
McKnight Part II: Though McKnight was the major player on the final drive, he needs to improve his pass blocking to help the offense get going. He has a hard time picking up the blitz and one time a Defensive End just flat out ran around him causing a sack. Last year, SC was fairly predictable when McKnight was in the game and he has to be multi-dimensional for SC to get away from showing its cards offensively.
Thoughts on Barkley, the Defense and Special Teams after the jump.
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If you’re in the market for vital information about USC football, Scott Wolf of the L.A. DAILY NEWS is your man. (’Apparently’ his sister or cousin? Nah, last I checked he’s not from the Ozarks) Case in point, Wolf got to the bottom of my photos of Matt Barkley and three cuties posted here last weekend. I guess. (more…)...
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By Michael Lev, staff writer,
USC
The other offshoot of Aaron Corp’s leg injury is that it gives Mitch Mustain a chance to get more meaningful reps. Remember him? Mustain came to USC amid much fanfare but twice lost spring battles to become the Trojans’ starting quarterback, first to Mark Sanchez, then to Corp. Mustain entered summer third on the depth chart behind Corp and...
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By Michael Lev, staff writer,
USC
The USC football team hasn’t donned pads yet, but that didn’t stop senior guard Jeff Byers from laying out freshman defensive end Kevin Greene. The play happened during the second practice of training camp Sunday. Quarterback Aaron Corp scrambled left, then turned back and ran right. As Greene gave chase, Byers blindsided him with a clean, crunching block. Greene...
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By Michael Lev, staff writer,
USC
Quick hitters from USC’s second training-camp practice of 2009: ** Receivers Robert Woods and George Farmer of Serra High of Gardena chatted after practice with offensive coordinator John Morton. Woods, who is uncommitted, could end up being the top-rated wideout in the class of 2010. Farmer is a member of the class of 2011. ** Defensive end Nick Perry...
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by Ryan WilsonFiled under: Chiefs, AFC West, NFL FansJason Whitlock has reason to be concerned about Matt Cassel. He's the Chiefs new quarterback, doesn't have much in the way of experience, and will make nearly $15 million in 2009. Oh, and it's easy to be skittish when Cassel succeeds the likes of Damon Huard, Brodie Croyle and Tyler Thigpen....
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No better way to start a Saturday than USC's Band blowing Fanfare. It's so regal.
Matt Barkley, golden boy. This guy is blessed. John Skinner will be writing a piece later this week detailing why he could still beat out Corp.
Mel Kiper stated, "I said three-and-a-half years ago, Matthew Stafford to be the No. 1 pick and I'm going on record now to say ... three years Matt Barkley - who will be a true freshman this year - will be the No. 1 pick in the draft. Three years from now.''
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By Michael Lev, staff writer,
USC
Eight practices down, seven to go for USC. Here’s what the quarterback candidates had to say just past the halfway point of spring practice 2009: AARON CORP (on his performance in the scrimmage) To me it seemed like it was hit or miss the whole day. It was kind of hard for me to get into a rhythm. I...
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By Michael Lev, staff writer,
USC
Although USC’s DeMar DeRozan says he’s “still 50-50″ on hiring an agent, it’s worth noting that he interviewed four potential candidates last week. DeRozan said he should know by the end of this week whether he’ll hire one or wait to see how the pre-draft process pans out. The assumption here is that DeRozan, a projected lottery pick in...
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