from 4-8 until now has been an amazing transformation
and the trajectory is clear, 10-2 is no longer enough
I don't think PAC12 coaches are suddenly getting much more comfortable
about the team they will be facing until the move to the Big10 because of what happened last night
not even Whittingham
it was tough to see the defense drop their fundamentals
to try and tackle the ball in the third and fourth quarters after Caleb was hobbled
but let's face it
the Utes were the better team last night and never lost their focus
Congrats!
but make the interception
play gap control until the end
and the game could have ended differently
very differently
there is still a bowl game to be played
and the portal pops open on Monday
I want to be the first to say it was a great year so far
and that expectations will be off the charts next year
to think SC had a shot at the playoffs this year
after what happened last year
WOW
didn't see that coming
pretty sure that will be the only expectation moving forward
Heisman number 8?
it sure looks like it
pretty sure that helps recruiting on both sides of the ball
best of luck to all PAC teams in their respective bowl games
it's time for the PAC to add another undefeated bowl season to it's credentials
Rah Rah wishing and hoping wont get it done dude.
"it was tough to see the defense drop their fundamentals"
That's a reach. What fundamentals? You mean tackling skills? Leg/body wrap and drive? Gap control? Shed blockers? Edge control? Pass coverage? Corroborative and cohesive pass rush? Which game did you see any of the above on a consistent basis?
"play gap control until the end"
When have they played gap control all year? LOL. You're putting the outcome of the game in the hands of the defense? Where have you been all year?
"11-2 is the new standard"
Get real. Not knocking the team effort. Riley has done a great job restoring USC to its prominent place, but lots of work needs to be done. The facts remain: The defense missed more tackles than any other team in college football. Did you not see that TV graphic in the 4th qtr? We need a lot more portal beef in the trenches and top 5 recruiting classes. We need a coaching staff who can teach the defense necessary FUNDAMENTALS mentioned above. We will be lucky to win 9 games next year unless these problems are addressed. Without Caleb, we are lucky to win 6 games. FIX THE DEFENSE FIRST! Then you can talk about win/loss standards.
Fight On!
Don’t mind Utah but I hate their smarmy, unctuous, pretentious coach
I really believe the last two games against very good teams and our big rivals took a lot out of us. Utah coasted in . It makes a difference and a short week also . Not the only reason but a reason