Game Thread: Vegas Bowl: Fresno St Vs USC 12/21/2013

[LALakersboy24.7]

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3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT - COVERAGE ABC

PREVIEW: Fresno State Bulldogs vs. USC Trojans - Preview - December 21, 2013 - ESPN Los Angeles​

 

[TexasMan]

The line is -7 USC

I really don't know which way to go. Will USC still be putting up a good effort like they were for Coach O? Will it matter with Fresno 's shitty D?

 

[pitman]

The line is -7 USC

I really don't know which way to go. Will USC still be putting up a good effort like they were for Coach O? Will it matter with Fresno 's shitty D?

I'm with you on this, It could go either way.

 

[t0nyintransit]

Go Dogs!

 

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[BiffMcFly]

The more interesting game will be Fresno vs SC next year when Fresno is without Carr. Can they maintain their edge without him? That's how meaningless college is sometimes. They lose their best players almost every other year.

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

The line is -7 USC

I really don't know which way to go. Will USC still be putting up a good effort like they were for Coach O? Will it matter with Fresno 's shitty D?

Good point it's a trick one

 

[Runeman]

The line is -7 USC

I really don't know which way to go. Will USC still be putting up a good effort like they were for Coach O? Will it matter with Fresno 's shitty D?

That's a great question. That team certainly did a gigantic 180 after Kiffen was fired. IMO, if SC does; they will win big...lots of talent there.

 

[963BUSC]

Good question, and with only around 7 extra practices you had to wonder if it would have been better off declining the bid.

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

Can wait for this game...Go Trojans

 

[ida one]

Fresno will have a hard time winning, but i think they pull this one out

 

[Boise4Life]

USC's pass defense is first in the Pac 12. Fresno leads the country in passing offense. Should be a fun match up.

 

[mrwallace2ku]

Good question, and with only around 7 extra practices you had to wonder if it would have been better off declining the bid.

Perhaps your team should have packed their bags and headed to Idaho and played the Vandals then...making excuses for a potential "L" before the games even played?

That don't sound like Trojan football to me.

 

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letter by three-year starting OT Kevin Graf:

OT Kevin Graf

 

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Sark with the USC 2001 QB class featuring Carson Palmer, Matt Cassel and Matt Leinart

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

Cool Pic

 

[whyoh]

Go Dogs!

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this game features two All-Americans

2013 All-American DL Leonard Williams (ESPN) -- 73 tackles this season (#2 on team), including a team-high 13.5 for losses (with 6 sacks). He also has 4 QB hurries, forced 2 fumbles and recovered another.

2012 All-American WR Marqise Lee (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, PFW, Scout, SI, CFN) -- averages 87.1 all-purpose ypg this season, 206.4 per game last season

 

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USC's 2013 All-Pac-12 selections by the Pac-12 football coaches:


Offense

QB Cody Kessler, So. -- HONORABLE MENTION -- rated #6 QB in the nation for the sophomore class -- completed 64.5% of his passes for 201.8 passing ypg, 16 TD, 6 INT

RB Javorius Allen, So. -- HONORABLE MENTION -- announced as the Trojans' most valuable player at the annual football awards banquet -- emerged as USC's top tailback midway through the season -- 918 yards from scrimmage, 13 TD, averaging 6.47 rushing YPC

WR Nelson Agholor, So. -- SECOND TEAM (RS), HONORABLE MENTION (WR) -- rated #4 WR in the nation for the sophomore class -- announced as the Trojans' best offensive perimeter player at the annual football awards banquet -- #1 on the team with 824 receviing yards and #1 on the team with 104.1 all-purpose yards per game

WR Marqise Lee, Jr. -- HONORABLE MENTION -- projected 1st Round pick -- 2012 Biletnikoff Award winner, 2012 Pac 12 Offensive Player of the Year, 2012 All-American

TE Xavier Grimble, Jr. -- HONORABLE MENTION -- rated #4 TE in the nation for the junior class

OL Marcus Martin, Jr. -- FIRST TEAM -- rated #2 C in the nation for the junior class -- announced as the Trojans' best OL player at the annual football awards banquet

OL Max Tuerk, So. -- HONORABLE MENTION -- rated #4 OG in the nation for the sophomore class

OL Kevin Graf, Sr. -- HONORABLE MENTION


Defense

DL Leonard Williams, So. -- FIRST TEAM -- All-American -- rated #1 DE in the nation for the sophomore class -- announced as the Trojans' best DL player at the annual football awards banquet

DL Devon Kennard, Sr. -- SECOND TEAM -- announced as the Trojans' most inspirational player at the annual football awards banquet -- 9 sacks, 10 QB hurries, 4 passes broken up, 13 TFL, 59 tackles, 1 fumble recovery

DL George Uko, Jr. -- HONORABLE MENTION -- rated #7 DE in the nation for the junior class -- 5 sacks, 7 TFL, 35 tackles, 1 forced fumble

DL J.R. Tavai, Jr. -- HONORABLE MENTION -- 3.5 sacks, 3 QB hurries, 8 TFL, 55 tackles

LB Hayes Pullard, Jr. -- SECOND TEAM -- rated #10 ILB in the nation for the junior class -- #1 on team with 89 tackles

DB Dion Bailey, Jr. -- SECOND TEAM -- rated #3 FS in the nation for the junior class -- announced as the Trojans' best defensive perimeter player at the annual football awards banquet -- 5 INTS, 6 passes broken up, 4.5 TFL, 1 forced fumble, 58 tackles

DB Su’a Cravens Fr. -- HONORABLE MENTION -- rated #1 SS in the nation for the freshman class -- 4 INT, 2 forced fumbles, 52 tackles

DB Josh Shaw, Jr. -- HONORABLE MENTION -- 3 INTs, 6 passes broken up, 61 tackles (5.5 TFL)


Special Teams

ST Soma Vainuku, So. -- FIRST TEAM -- rated #5 FB in the nation for the sophomore class -- announced as the Trojans' best special teams player at the annual football awards banquet

P Kris Albarado, So. -- HONORABLE MENTION -- averages 5.8 punts per game

RS Nelson Agholor, So. -- SECOND TEAM (RS), HONORABLE MENTION (WR) -- rated #4 WR in the nation for the sophomore class -- announced as the Trojans' best offensive perimeter player at the annual football awards banquet -- #1 on the team with 824 receviing yards and #1 on the team with 104.1 all-purpose yards per game