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GameDay Open Thread USC vs. Arizona

Arizona Wildcats at USC Trojans, Dec 5, 2009 12:30 PM PST


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So, here we go...The final game.

Hopefully SC will feed off the emotion of the end of the ucla game and leave no doubt against a pretty good Arizona team. SC needs to stop Arizona's running game. The front seven need to keep the pressure on Foles and not let him get comfortable in the pocket.

Matt Barkley needs to show some progress today. He has to limit poor throws and he must not turn the ball over. I would like to see the running game take off today so that the pressure is off of Barkley to make plays...especially if he is struggling.

I expect this one to be pretty close...

So, Join us here. Leave your comments, questions and rants here!

FIGHT ON!

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Yeah, we're going to have to get in sync pretty fast

But in all, not the worst start for the defense given the short fields to begin with, and the fact that they needed to convert a fourth down to get that TD

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions  

I Just Don 't Get It

We end Ucla game on a bomb, that get them by surprise, but we start this game with conservative play calling. The result is receiver bobbling the ball INt, F___ the OC calling period.

28---7 2nd & 11 Barkley to Williams, so please Bru-Babes call time out again.

by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 5, 2009 12:59 PM PST reply actions  

Why do the announcers think

that defensive players are concerned about how they might get tackled?

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 1:01 PM PST reply actions  

Because the both of them are JERKS and I am glad James is sick.

28---7 2nd & 11 Barkley to Williams, so please Bru-Babes call time out again.

by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 5, 2009 1:02 PM PST up reply actions  

bates my be limited by PC. or by what he know barkley can or can’t do.

by xgenx on Dec 5, 2009 1:10 PM PST up reply actions  

different

arizona always plays us tough.
even in the championship years

no huddle- nice move, somewhat gutsy with freshman qb.
barkley not looking off secondary though.

by xgenx on Dec 5, 2009 1:06 PM PST reply actions  

stopped em

man was open, where is the safety help?
no pass rush, no stunts? are we that worried about draws
or qb running?

by xgenx on Dec 5, 2009 1:13 PM PST reply actions  

Our offense is dull and Barkley looks like he needs to sit down.

by warchild13 on Dec 5, 2009 1:15 PM PST reply actions  

That....

… worked out a lot better than I thought it was going to.

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 1:20 PM PST reply actions  

Man

Havili’s such a unique weapon.

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 1:21 PM PST reply actions  

Wow

That mascot is fairly terrifying

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 1:22 PM PST reply actions  

Very nice drive

Don’t mind going a little run heavy early on, with O’Dowd back and all. Wish we’d been doing that for the first two posessions.

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 1:25 PM PST reply actions  

nice pass- barkley looks around and reads secondary. good job.

these are things that have to be worked on everyday all season long

but i am still worried- team needs to wake up- no fire

by xgenx on Dec 5, 2009 1:28 PM PST reply actions  

6-0 Start?

Really? I understood in the graphic that it was Barkley with the 6-0 start. Apparently the announcers didn’t.

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 1:44 PM PST reply actions  

Nice INT

Capitalizing on a really awful decision by the QB

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 1:54 PM PST reply actions  

I have an idea....

…how about we let Jeremy Bates take the afternoon off to go Christmas shopping and give the OC reigns to, um…i don’t know….pick a fan out of the stands.

Let’s see more of Havili, more Bradford, more tight ends.

by KellyStephen on Dec 5, 2009 2:08 PM PST reply actions  

Oh good, McKnight up the middle for 2

Glad to see we made the most of our halftime.

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 2:24 PM PST reply actions  

Boy, looks like I’ve been missing a doozy.

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 2:24 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

I might get boo-ed but the way McKnight has played this season I hope he comes back.
But more BRADFORD!

by warchild13 on Dec 5, 2009 2:24 PM PST reply actions  

Why get boo’d? Bradford has totally outplayed McKnight this year

by KellyStephen on Dec 5, 2009 2:26 PM PST up reply actions  

I'd love to have McKnight back

And I’d love to see him used in space and to the outside. Up the middle is fine if our OL opens up big enough holes for him to make the most of his speed, but until then, run Bradford up the gut.

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 2:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Bradford is a man….see above!

by KellyStephen on Dec 5, 2009 2:26 PM PST reply actions  

If we're gonna throw the ball

I’d really like to get about 5 yards with the catch, at least, and not rely on YAC to get anything.

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 2:43 PM PST reply actions  

That said

Not much Barkley can do about the dropsies.

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Hmmm…give it to Bradford! Imagine the results you might see!

Bates, about time you started reading this blog!

by KellyStephen on Dec 5, 2009 2:54 PM PST reply actions  

Speaking of Bates he probably knew when he took the job that he would be leaving.

Is only on sidelines to collect large check and I hope he chokes on it.

28---7 2nd & 11 Barkley to Williams, so please Bru-Babes call time out again.

by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 5, 2009 2:57 PM PST reply actions  

I still think the big need is a strength and conditioning coach. We keep getting pushed all over the field. Good technique but no explosiveness or endurance.

by warchild13 on Dec 5, 2009 3:05 PM PST reply actions  

Nice 3 and out – I’ll take the positives where we can

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:10 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

I’m starting to associate “Jared” with jihad and not in a good way.

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:12 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Holy shit did Barkely just check down and through the short productive pass?

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:14 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Throw, dammit, not through…

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:14 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Nice screen there. Why not just keep working on what we can get?

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:15 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Nice methodical drive so far.

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:17 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

That was worth trying with McCoy

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:18 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Sweet fancy Moses, of all the times for a “holding” call.

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:19 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Oh crap

Impersonating a family member to gain access to a secured hospital area. That one’s going on The List â„¢

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 3:20 PM PST reply actions  

Call the LAPD! The Coast Guard! The Secret Service! Someone, anyone, heeelp!

/listmakers

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:23 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

The conservative play call totally not a surprise for us, sir.

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Seagulls well known for following garbage, didn’t know that extended to playcalling…

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:24 PM PST via mobile reply actions   1 recs

Finally Mays gets a kill shot at the right time

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:25 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Damnation too much room in the secondary

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:26 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Yeah

But I like seeing an aggressive blitz on third and long. Feels like the Old Pete.

I’ll take giving up a conversion deep in their territory if they manage to convert.

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 3:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Worth a shot

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:29 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Our defensive pass rushers need Icy hot on their underarms

28---7 2nd & 11 Barkley to Williams, so please Bru-Babes call time out again.

by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 5, 2009 3:28 PM PST reply actions  

I'm pretty sure most people who haven't played QB

Still understand that it’s hard to throw something forward when you’re falling backwards. You don’t need to look over your shoulder for the Magician’s Guild for explaining that one.

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 3:30 PM PST reply actions  

Getting worried about the clock here – it’s not like SC can pile on quick points against this defense

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:30 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

[gnawing fingernails]

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:32 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Now all of a sudden we can't stop them come Pete

28---7 2nd & 11 Barkley to Williams, so please Bru-Babes call time out again.

by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 5, 2009 3:32 PM PST reply actions  

Why can't he jump with him

28---7 2nd & 11 Barkley to Williams, so please Bru-Babes call time out again.

by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 5, 2009 3:33 PM PST reply actions  

Only good thing is 3 minutes on the clock, but this might be over anyway…

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:34 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Damnation. But you know what? Counting on interference calls is not going to get you a dn thing when it’s this close…

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:38 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Thats it Failed maybe Scoggins will b eat out Barkley because he truly sucks

28---7 2nd & 11 Barkley to Williams, so please Bru-Babes call time out again.

by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 5, 2009 3:39 PM PST reply actions  

So is that the Sun Bowl and 6th place in the conference then?

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:39 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

We should refuse a bowl bid . . .

by warchild13 on Dec 5, 2009 3:40 PM PST reply actions  

These kids don't deserve a bowl and I will not wsate my time watching

28---7 2nd & 11 Barkley to Williams, so please Bru-Babes call time out again.

by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 5, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Let’s not get all Notre Dame-y now….

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:41 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

“this one isn’t over yet?” It couldn’t be more over

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:40 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Down years suck

But I don’t want Pete to go anywhere

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 3:46 PM PST up reply actions  

For 2 yards and the fumble!

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:45 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Oh, now Stoops is just being cruel, making SC throw a Hail Mary.

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:45 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Ends it with a sack . . .
What a disappointing season

by warchild13 on Dec 5, 2009 3:46 PM PST reply actions  

I can’t think of a more fitting end to this season, really.

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:47 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Agreed

Not happy about it, but can’t say I wasn’t expecting it

by Boy Howdy on Dec 5, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions  

A friend had a spare ticket and tried to get me to fly out for the game… I declined, politely.

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:51 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

This is how it ends
This is how it ends
This is how it ends
Not with a bang
But with a whimper

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:50 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Dammit, if I’m going to be pretentious I might as well get it right:

This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
Not with a bang but a whimper.

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:56 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Can't blame PC's D

His defense only gave up 7 in the 2nd half
I don’t care who’s back on the offense next week, it won’t make a big difference.

by TrojanInAtlanta on Dec 5, 2009 3:54 PM PST reply actions  

Damn, Alabama’s putting some points on Florida.

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 3:58 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Perhaps

Given florida’s shitty schedule, its hard to know how good it really is.

PS, Tough loss today. I was hoping you guys would make Stoops cry.

If ya can't get your Dick Enright, get your Dick Harter!

by Old Ducker on Dec 5, 2009 4:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Hope was about all they had to offer today… Oh well.

by DC Trojan on Dec 5, 2009 4:07 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

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