USC was clearly outplayed and outcoached by a better coaching staff and better players. They have been lucky to win a few times this season and only did so with the help of some terrible PAC 12 officiating. They are over rated and overhyped by the media and showed their true colors and and lack of character last night. Glad they are going to the Big 10!
Even though my Trojans lost to the better team that was a fantastic environment for a championship game. Both fan bases very energized, loud and respectful. Still no idea why all the Pac-12 mascots were there but give the Duck credit as he was hanging with SC Song Girls...
The idea of giving a bye to the top four will only help continue the dominance of a handful of programs. And that’s likely the purpose. Evidence: This 12-team idea was cooked up by the SEC, the conference that plays just eight league games and has its teams play a patsy in November. They cook their schedules for advantage. Only makes sense they want to cook the playoffs too.
They did improve. They were not as good as their record. They were handed wins by bad PAC 12 officiating. They are also a bunch of spoiled kids that think they are better than they are, and think they are entitled to win without hard work.
Thanks as always, John. That is Great News, that Coach Smith might be offered a lifetime contract. Hey, they tenure professors on the same campus. It makes a lot more sense to me to tenure a head football coach. They will bring in a lot more revenue through their career than any lit teacher, or even engineering dept head. Coaches don't get injured to downgrade their value. Instead, they gain experience. And personalities don't really change, so I don't think Smith will lose his fire. Give him $10M with an inflation escalator clause, along with a staff pool that is league competitive and also has an escalator. Bring stability to OSU because, as we have discussed, OSU will always need to outperform its talent. It will never be Ohio State or Alabama in recruiting (ie, Top 5). So lock down the coaching talent, at the least. Joe Paterno is the model. His years of consistent leadership is how they won in State College, a Corvallis-like town if ever there was one.
Prime in the Pac12, Wow. Hard to imagine but lots of interest from the I-95 press. Shout out to the Kansas State Wildcats, Big 12 Champions. Very proud, Charlie (Architectural Engineering, '57)
John, How do you explain the no targetting call when the USC defender hit Rising with the crown of his helmet right in the facemask and knocked his helmet off? It was not on the side of the helmet as the stupid announcer said, as if that makes a difference according to the targetting rule.
USC's defense really hasn't played that well this year. The offense fell apart in the second half vs. Utah, which is why they lost. The Trojans just need more defensive talent and I expect that to happen. The secondary can't tackle and lots of plays were breaking free in the second half. SC was just awful on both sides last year.
Scott Frost also puked all over the Nebraska program. Not a good HC. Mike Riley could not work with the Huskers either. It used to be the gem of midwest football. I will never forget the beating they gave Univ of Minnesota in 1984, 84-13. It was merciless (when U of MN was comparable to the same era Beavers teams)
Even though they lost today, the loss won't affect TCU's playoffs. It was quite a year for Sonny Dykes, who's a very solid coach. TCU should be called ECI -- Everything Cal Isn't. Also, No. 7, the safety, showed how bad USC's defense is and why they shouldn't be in the playoffs. He was a swinging gate on multiple touchdown runs. Riley clearly deserves a year to get that side of the ball up to stuff. I see the Trojans in the playoffs next year with help from the portal. No. 7 gets cut.
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USC was clearly outplayed and outcoached by a better coaching staff and better players. They have been lucky to win a few times this season and only did so with the help of some terrible PAC 12 officiating. They are over rated and overhyped by the media and showed their true colors and and lack of character last night. Glad they are going to the Big 10!
For the Cocaine Bear question I’d have said Cam Rising, but Coach Whitt works, too.
Even though my Trojans lost to the better team that was a fantastic environment for a championship game. Both fan bases very energized, loud and respectful. Still no idea why all the Pac-12 mascots were there but give the Duck credit as he was hanging with SC Song Girls...
Bravo on 16 team playoff. Thank you.
The idea of giving a bye to the top four will only help continue the dominance of a handful of programs. And that’s likely the purpose. Evidence: This 12-team idea was cooked up by the SEC, the conference that plays just eight league games and has its teams play a patsy in November. They cook their schedules for advantage. Only makes sense they want to cook the playoffs too.
They did improve. They were not as good as their record. They were handed wins by bad PAC 12 officiating. They are also a bunch of spoiled kids that think they are better than they are, and think they are entitled to win without hard work.
I love PAC 12 football - this season has been more fun top to bottom in a long time and it ain’t over yet!
Let the Bowl BS Begin 😎
GO DAWGS
Thanks as always, John. That is Great News, that Coach Smith might be offered a lifetime contract. Hey, they tenure professors on the same campus. It makes a lot more sense to me to tenure a head football coach. They will bring in a lot more revenue through their career than any lit teacher, or even engineering dept head. Coaches don't get injured to downgrade their value. Instead, they gain experience. And personalities don't really change, so I don't think Smith will lose his fire. Give him $10M with an inflation escalator clause, along with a staff pool that is league competitive and also has an escalator. Bring stability to OSU because, as we have discussed, OSU will always need to outperform its talent. It will never be Ohio State or Alabama in recruiting (ie, Top 5). So lock down the coaching talent, at the least. Joe Paterno is the model. His years of consistent leadership is how they won in State College, a Corvallis-like town if ever there was one.
Prime in the Pac12, Wow. Hard to imagine but lots of interest from the I-95 press. Shout out to the Kansas State Wildcats, Big 12 Champions. Very proud, Charlie (Architectural Engineering, '57)
John, How do you explain the no targetting call when the USC defender hit Rising with the crown of his helmet right in the facemask and knocked his helmet off? It was not on the side of the helmet as the stupid announcer said, as if that makes a difference according to the targetting rule.
Attitude, demeanor, response to adversity, body language, etc.
USC's defense really hasn't played that well this year. The offense fell apart in the second half vs. Utah, which is why they lost. The Trojans just need more defensive talent and I expect that to happen. The secondary can't tackle and lots of plays were breaking free in the second half. SC was just awful on both sides last year.
A SWAC coach turning down Power 5 money and infrastructure would be almost as rare as a SWAC coach being offered Power 5 money and infrastructure.
Scott Frost also puked all over the Nebraska program. Not a good HC. Mike Riley could not work with the Huskers either. It used to be the gem of midwest football. I will never forget the beating they gave Univ of Minnesota in 1984, 84-13. It was merciless (when U of MN was comparable to the same era Beavers teams)
Even though they lost today, the loss won't affect TCU's playoffs. It was quite a year for Sonny Dykes, who's a very solid coach. TCU should be called ECI -- Everything Cal Isn't. Also, No. 7, the safety, showed how bad USC's defense is and why they shouldn't be in the playoffs. He was a swinging gate on multiple touchdown runs. Riley clearly deserves a year to get that side of the ball up to stuff. I see the Trojans in the playoffs next year with help from the portal. No. 7 gets cut.
Do you think there will be a time when the NFL realizes Oregon isn't a suburb or Seattle and quit cramming the Seahawks down our throats.
They either had poor talent or were outcoached. No visible adjustments made on defense and when Utah changed up their pass rush USC had no answers.