USC's defense last season...

By: The Real Allen Wallace



was the worst I have ever seen since 1962. Period. They absolutely couldn't stop a decent team in crunch time if they had too. It was laughable.

So Kiffin universally and deservedly takes a lot of heat for the job he did last season. He's got one more chance and it'll be very interesting to see how his team looks going forward while he is hanging on a cliff.

But to those who claim he's throwing the defense under the bus...you're damn right he is. What's wrong with that? They were horrible. And it wasn't all scheme. He didn't single out any players. Didn't have to. They were a collective disaster. Fact. He threw the defensive coaches under the bus too and many of those responsible are already gone. Good.

Kiffin's trying to help out his QB, as he should. At least Barkley has a chance for a decent first year contract. Not much Kiffin can do for the defenders, a few of whom didn't impress at the NFL combine either. 

I don't think Barkley would have won the Heisman last season with a superior defense either. Wasn't good enough. But Kiffin should be uber-promoting his graduating star player, just as he is.  Simple call. Totally appropriate and necessary.

Allen

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