When USC played Washington they were also dealing with a situation where both the previous year's offensive and defensive coaching staff on the opposite side of the field had been mentored by Pete Carroll for four or five years. For USC to lose the game in the final three seconds was a heartbreaker but didn't compare to the problem of the "other side" understanding their opponent's way of doing things. And whoever suggests that, for whatever reason, the Trojans lay down for a game every season is dead on. My take is that they get cocky and do a lot of strutting until they realize they have to win every game, one-at-a-time. I also have some strong feelings about Pac10 officials and how many calls and "spots" they blow each week - but that influences all of the teams, not just USC. Too many of them are inept and just plain mess up. That's really disconcerting in a conference as strong as Pac10 is. When USC played Washington they were also dealing with a situation where both the previous year's offensive and defensive coaching staff on the opposite side of the field had been mentored by Pete Carroll for four or five years. For USC to lose the...(more)
These "poll" questions are really not helpful. How can anyone possibly know these answers relative to distances for passes, run, penalties, etc. The only potentially intelligent question is who will win. One of the most frustrating times during each week's games is to have to go through the listening to the commentators on TV tell us how wise they are. Football is a game of opportunities and skill, managed by experienced coaches. Neither fans nor commentators can intelligently respond to the questions in your poll, outside of pure speculation. I hope you will eliminate all but the most important question; "who will win the game". Even this is speculation but the responders may at least base their answers on this season's record and performance.These "poll" questions are really not helpful. How can anyone possibly know these answers relative to distances for passes, run, penalties, etc. The only potentially intelligent question is who will win. One of the most frustrating times...(more)
Who really cares about a national championship. The most exciting thing for any Pac10 team is to play in The Rose Bowl. I live for January 1 each year, hoping that's where SC will be playing a Big 10 team. What great days those were! Who really cares if we have one national championship team. Given the nature of the game, there is no such thing and there never will be except in the minds of the media and the TV which gains from creating it all. Back to THE bowl games. Fight on!!Who really cares about a national championship. The most exciting thing for any Pac10 team is to play in The Rose Bowl. I live for January 1 each year, hoping that's where SC will be playing a Big 10 team. What great days those were! Who really cares...(more)
In all candor, the average Pac10 supporter could care less about a national title. Our loyalty and excitement is generated by the potential of one of our teams playing and winning in The Rose Bowl. The RB has to be the most thrilling game, year in and year out, that football tradition has. If I had a vote, which I don't, I would get us all back to the five major bowl games determined by winning conference titles. On any given day, an inspired team can beat those that BCS says are the best. It happens every year. Why are we so hung up on this national title junk. Texas, Florida, USC, Oklahoma, etc. can win that title and be knocked off by the team rated well down on the polls and computers a week later. Those of us who recall the magic of the major bowl games will recall the days when people really cared about the game and college football. Those who spend the entire season concerned about which team is #1 or who will win the trophy for being the best player at the end of the season are really missing what the game and the individual team/players are all about. Sports announcers and so-called analysts have really taken us down the path dictated by big bucks. Oh for those cool days of January when the conference winners would play the winners of other conferences. And please don't anyone suggest that this current system is intended for allow more teams to play more games. Possibly, but the motive is one of creating revenue, not giving "the kids" more experience. Back to college football at its best and away with the almighty buck!In all candor, the average Pac10 supporter could care less about a national title. Our loyalty and excitement is generated by the potential of one of our teams playing and winning in The Rose Bowl. The RB has to be the most thrilling game, year in and...(more)
What a dumb observation. USC has a relatively new bunch of young men this year. Give it a year and with the coaching attitude of Carroll they will be back. Oregon has an outstanding team this year. Outstanding!!!! And in 2010 Carroll and team will be back where they normally are. To say that Carroll's "dynasty" is over is really a comment that is absurd.What a dumb observation. USC has a relatively new bunch of young men this year. Give it a year and with the coaching attitude of Carroll they will be back. Oregon has an outstanding team this year. Outstanding!!!! And in 2010 Carroll and team will be...(more)