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Interesting observation from Michael Lev from the OCR this morning...

If you look at the class, it’s loaded with speedy, versatile athletes who specialize in one of two disciplines: defending the pass or rushing the quarterback.

“Half of our schedule is wide-open spread offenses,” Carroll said. “We’re always looking for fast guys. We’re always looking for edge players.”

Having lost edge rushers Clay Matthews and Kyle Moore, Carroll strongly suggested that several freshmen will be vying for snaps from the get-go.

“We had to hit that spot big right now,” Carroll said. “We’re still thin there. Guys will be involved in the play time right from the beginning.”

Like it or not the Spread is here to stay so defensive minds need to adjust not only their schemes but also in how they approach their recruiting efforts. pete CArroll has always been about speed but when you ad the versatility that he picked up with class its hard not see that he has a lot options at his disposal.

I realize that these kids won't necessarily hit the ground running as freshman but a lot of these kids will see early playing time becasue of their versatiltiy and that bodes well for the future.

It will be interesti g to see how it all takes shape...

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This why his teams are so good year in and year out!

Yes Pete isn’t like other coaches he actually has a plan for team and players, one of the reasons why he didn’t want Mark to leave early. Pete actually had plans for his further development, truly a caring mentor actually working with players not yelling at them coming back to sidelines. Kids that go to USC to play football are prepared to succeed at next level, either NFL or just life in general.

Paul D. Kelley

by so.cal.native1952 on Feb 10, 2009 10:49 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I wonder

If we have a plan to handle Oregon State when they run it up the middle over and over again.

by frak on Feb 10, 2009 3:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

of course we do

It involves the Rodgers brothers, roofies, several sheep, two packs of animal stimulant, a Motel 6, and a cheap web cam.

What could possibly go wrong?

by DC Trojan on Feb 10, 2009 9:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

As long as no-one is seen to be forcing the sheep into it, I think we should be okay on that front.

by DC Trojan on Feb 11, 2009 11:24 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

OSU Plan

320 lb to 375 lb Hebron Fangupo. Yes, interesting point on the spread and the need for edge play on the Def. PC certainly brought in some incredible edge play talent.

by DFWTrojan on Feb 10, 2009 5:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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