I was unimpressed with the play-call on a third-and-20 situation in the fourth quarter from the USC 14 with Oregon State ahead 21-14. Mark Sanchez threw a short pass to Joe McKnight, who gained 13 yards. I felt the play showed a lack of confidence in Sanchez, so I asked offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian about the play.

``We were only down one score and we needed some punting room,'' he said.