GameDay Open Thread USC @ Stanford
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 3:30 PM PST
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USC Trojans at Stanford Cardinal, Nov 15, 2008 4:00 PM PST
Next Game
USC Trojans 
@ Stanford Cardinal
Saturday, Nov 15, 2008, 4:00 PM PST
Stanford Stadium
Image Credit: USCFootballFan.com
I am not into revenge. What's done is done no matter how embarrasing last years game was it has nothing to do with this season. SC needs to worry about this game. As i wrote earlier today Stanford has a chance but how much is the question? I think the defense will once again be their typical dominant self but the offense needs to really have a break out game today. The Stanford pass defense is ripe for the picking if Sanchez plays smart.
Stanford is a better team than last season and has some good players that play hard but they aren't athletes like what USC has. Last year was a fluke...I would not and DO NOT expect lightning to strike twice in two years. Style points matter in the chase for the BCS Title game but I think that prize is too far of reach if you ask me.
Regardless the offense needs to get the kinks out and finally get it together.
Join us here for all the fun. Leave your comments questions and rants here.
FIGHT ON!
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god I hate this officiating crew
false start furd
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 4:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
not sure what to make of that drive
defense overplaying a bit
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 4:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
OK offense...lets get it back
this might be a good thing for the defense
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 4:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
3rd and long
why not challenge the pass defense better
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 4:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
guys need to get the cobwebs out of their heads
are they still shell shocked from last season??
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 4:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
What is it with Stanford?
They seem to get up for this game…
--PB--
by Peter Bean on Nov 15, 2008 4:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
playing the soft coverage again
bend don’t break…frustrating
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 4:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Was about to say that
Trojans need to get physical on the lines
--PB--
by Peter Bean on Nov 15, 2008 4:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeap
they simply aren’t consistent
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 4:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Shocked our D-Line
is looking so pourous
by warchild13 on Nov 15, 2008 4:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
gerhart
isn’t he wearing elway’s number?
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 4:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
3 yards to 150+ that didn’t calm my nerves
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 4:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
they look emboldened
and there is nothing they can do about it
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 4:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We've had 2 rushing plays
and one was an end around. And NO first downs in the first qtr . . .
by warchild13 on Nov 15, 2008 4:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Finally a first down running play
And a nice 5 yard gain.
by bwren on Nov 15, 2008 4:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Another straight up run and a first down
I for one would like to see an end to the cutsie crap and just play straight up offense.
by bwren on Nov 15, 2008 4:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
i still can’t believe that oregon state can actually take the conference championship if they win out
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 4:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
no room
not much room for the receivers
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 4:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
i think the team is starting to get back in to it's groove
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 4:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
holding my breath
as soon as McKnight stopped, i thought he will run back towards the line again.
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 4:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
another close call
stafon ya can’t lose the ball!
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 4:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If Sark
would let the O-Line start out run blocking they can pull it together for the pass blocking.
by warchild13 on Nov 15, 2008 4:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
damian williams=man beast
i don’t know where the offense would be without him
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 4:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
yes
after a few power runs, hello play action!
see, coach Sarks is learning, have patience.
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 4:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think they need to pound the ball with Stafon
then…put it up
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
are you kidding me
special teams are not so special tonight
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
just poor tackling
defense getting schooled
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
freight train
when this guy is running full speed…
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 5:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
you know sooner or latr the defense is going to have a bad game
this could be it. the offense needs to get it right back
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Stanford
came expecting to win, same as Oregon State
by warchild13 on Nov 15, 2008 5:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
offense needs to win
this game for a change
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 5:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
OK I give up....
that was great but jesus
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
at least this is fun to watch
not like other games that are over at half time
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 5:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
cj nearly took it back the first time
i’m glad he got his 6
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 5:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
they can't throw
and Pete knows now
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 5:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nailed
that was for last year Tavita
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 5:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
we can beat these guys...
just need to execute
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
if offense can get something going
defense will get stronger
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 5:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A score would be nice
Stanford’ll be ultra confident in the 2nd half anyway.
by warchild13 on Nov 15, 2008 5:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
we need to put it up
we get the ball to start the second half
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
of course...a penalty
McKnight handles that ball way too loose
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
halftime!
and I have absolutely no answers as to the performance i have seen so far.
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
special teams 10 - offense 7
there that score again, 17
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 5:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
0-3 on 3rd down
91 total yards for SC
Gerhart has 85 yards
only about 11.5 minutes of possession
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 5:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Defense looks bad
Only two stops. Giving up17 points to these mooks?
And the offensive play calling is, again, inexplicable.
by warchild13 on Nov 15, 2008 5:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It's november,
about this time of the year, good teams start to feel it and play their best ball. something we’re use to here but it does not feel like the usual SC november. our offense looks like they are fresh out of spring ball. not sure what to do when they have the ball. and how come those receivers have absolutely no room at all. is stanford defense that good? every catch looks like a diving attempt with no possibility of gaining yards after catch.
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Social obligations...
… I thought I would be upset about only being able to dip in to the game periodically during the first half. Good lord. I guess when they say “leave no doubt” they’ve been leaving off the coda “… that Oregon State is going to the Rose Bowl.”
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 5:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ok lets see what kind of adjustments they make
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wasted return by RoJo
O-Line playing very poorly
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
this team...
… driving me batty. When the defense does poorly, the offense can’t make up the gap. Not surprising. Where’s the O-line adjustment against the Stanford blitz?
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 5:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wait till next year
when the defense will be rebuilding
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 5:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
god that was bad how do they miss that call
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Rey's all sad
… I think he thought he had Pritchard for the beat-down
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 5:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'll take the punt
You never know, SC might score!
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 5:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stanford's pass defense is terrible but we can't break it
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
can’t keep Sanchez upright long enough – why else would they bring the heat constantly?
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 5:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hey, a tricky call that worked!
more of that please!
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 5:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
was that tipped?
still, it’s the right kind of passing call
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 5:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
now that was a nice play
executed well
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Need a quick turnaround here from the defense
can’t let them hang around for another long drive dammit
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
good thing...
… that Stanford hasn’t noticed that Pritchard isn’t hitting those third down passes
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ok defense nice job again!
how about a nice runback!
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nice SC bounce lets see if sanchez can do something with it
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
that last drive...
… they looked like they were starting to crack it. Hopefully they can build on that.
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it all started with the runs
let’s hope SS does not get cute with playcalling
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
you were saying?
fuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuck
STOP IT SARK!
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So here's another question that's been bothering me
Where did they find this useless mob in the FreeTripleScore.com advert?
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
why are we getting cute
come on sark WTF!
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I thought...
… the trick play was someone else?
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
bugger
well played by the Stanford player
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
that was not the stanford defense
that was poor execution on that drive
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
sanchez is panicing
sanchez is not comfortable in the pocket, he is constantly moving to his right. why can’t the coach see that
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 6:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Versus announcers
Having trouble telling Maualuga from Moala
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nothing there...good coverage
that was predictable…ok offense the defense did it for you again
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We need a drive
To let the D breathe. And play action and no gimmicks and no fumbles please?
by warchild13 on Nov 15, 2008 6:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hey Sanchez made something work there
Do more like that
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
we needed that
defense needs to hold them again
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
no pass on this drive
now wasn’t that easy Steve
now don’t abandon this game-plan
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 6:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nice kickoff by Buehler
minimize the opportunity for special teams fuckups. Now go to it D!
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
plenty of football left
and stanford D looks tired. their offense looks out of synch too.
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 6:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
they are starting to swarm the ball
gerhart looks tired
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nice stop defense!!!
somebody blew coverage on furds offense there
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ok sanchez how about a solid drive here
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
did you guys see the arizona-oregon score
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 6:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
maybe we use the pass to set up the run
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
if it worked with Chow...
… just saying
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
w0000t
not even touched when he went in
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Gable wasn't even touched
nice drive. Very nice drive.
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
TOUCHDOWN!!!!!
CJ!!
Man we needed that.
defense really set the last two drives up…need them to do it again!
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
hey you know what would be nice right about now?
Another three and out. Think the defense can do it?
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
first half was iffy
but the D always picks up later in the game. after all this is the number 1 defense in the land!
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
they can't stop us now - it's over
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 6:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
CJ getting really comfy
notice we’re down to two backs for this game and they are getting more carries
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 6:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
you know Cowherd say this morning on the pregame show out of LA...
that Furd would test SC but SC would win
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
oh shit
come ON I don’t want this to be competitive
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
missed tackle there by pinkard
but he took a shot
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
excellent excellent
Griffen with the pressure, secondary coverage also
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
k
we get the ball back, time to run the ball, eat out the clock but most importantly not make any stupid mistakes.
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 6:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ok sanchez how about a solid drive here
lets wear them down some more
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
stafon has good hands
wonder how Rojo would do on punt returns
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 6:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If we can hold on to the ball
for 4 minutes just running it with the odd play action pass it would be sweet.
by warchild13 on Nov 15, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
just protect the ball
and eat the clock
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
who made that penalty?
sit their ass down
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Freakin Stafon!
woooooooooHooooooooo!!!!!
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAFOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
STANLLLLEEYYYY!!
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 6:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-VILI!!!!!!!!!
excellent catch
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap - LSU is down by 21 to Troy!
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
SEC is the best?
When will that talk stop
by warchild13 on Nov 15, 2008 6:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
pound pound...playaction
thats how its done
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
fuckit
that was nearly a big loss – oh well
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
theese guys live in the past too much
that was LAST year
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
man he was running for his life there
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
uh oh, i hope joe is ok
i know he walked off the field a couple plays ago hurt walking gingerly, i hope he didn’t aggrevate anything
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 6:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
so many good backs we don't even need a QB!
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 6:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nothing wrong with three yards and a cloud of dust
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
pound it baby...keep it up
Hey anyone know how the knuckleheads across town are doing?
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
they don't kickoff for another 15 minutes
but they are playing Washington, so that’s a W for the Bruins
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 6:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
TOUCHDOWN!!!!!
and they cover the spread!!!!
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 7:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Attn: Special Teams
FYI, game not over yet. Please to tackle.
Thx.
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 7:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
great second half
it’s all about the half time adjustments
by sharpie20 on Nov 15, 2008 7:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If I were Loukas
I wouldn’t be squaring up to Cushing.
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 7:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Harbaugh rocks!
Hey team, maybe I can get someone injured with one more play?
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 7:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
C'mon defense
Don’t let them pad their stats
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 7:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
couldn't have been much worse than the first!
thanks PB
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Sluggish start, but they brought it hard starting with the kickoff return. That seemed to turn things.
--PB--
by Peter Bean on Nov 15, 2008 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that and just running the damn ball already
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oh no, they're making a comeback
not
by TrojanInAtlanta on Nov 15, 2008 7:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We were kind of asking for that last TD
But big fucking deal
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 7:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
that means they don't cover the spread
by Paragon SC on Nov 15, 2008 7:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think so
Frankly I don’t see us going to the Rose Bowl if we have to count on them to lose
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 7:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone watching the post-game coverage?
Because it looks like Ronald Johnson just laid a Vulcan nerve pinch on Mark Sanchez. Very strange stuff.
by DC Trojan on Nov 15, 2008 7:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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