Game Thread: #20 USC at #1 Alabama, 8 PM EST, ABC

[Demonjoe93]

A lot of good defense in this game. I like it.

 

[Tubbs1518]

The play calling for USC is pathetic.

 

[4down20]

Love this D.

 

[purguy12]

never thought I would say this but lets go USC

 

[UNA Lion]

Getting pressure on the QB, forcing him to throw too early.

Looks like Bama's focus on the pass-rush game has paid off.


Now for the bad news - Bama back on offense.

 

[Tubbs1518]

Call a screen or something to try and catch Bama over pursuing or something. Don't keep trying to run it up the middle and throwing deep.

 

[fredmccallyRTR]

This defense......

 

[GeekSportsFan]

You aren't getting a run game going against Bama.

Well, we have little choice. At this point they will rush four and drop seven and shut down the pass game. The only chance we have is to at least force the LBs to come up and cover the run at some point. We will not win this game 3-0

 

[TrustMeIamRight]

We need to start pounding the ball and establish a run game. I'm not at all comfortable trying to rely on Browne to win this game on his arm. Too big of a game for that.

USC has 9 carries for 5 yards. If USC is going to win, Browne is going to have to make some plays. I don't see them being able to run the ball on Bama -- Bama is dominating the line of scrimmage with the DL.

 

[purguy12]

Is it me or both Bama and USC don't look that good.

 

[romeo212000]

Is it me or both Bama and USC don't look that good.

I'd worry about Texas if I were you.

 

[TROJAN-MAN]

The play calling for USC is pathetic.

Agree, however as stated before, this is T. Martin's first game as an OC, give the fucker a break

 

[UNA Lion]

Is it me or both Bama and USC don't look that good.

They both look evenly-matched so far, but the game's early.

 

[purguy12]

I'd worry about Texas if I were you.

trust me I am. I never over look a team.

 

[Tubbs1518]

Well, we have little choice. At this point they will rush four and drop seven and shut down the pass game. The only chance we have is to at least force the LBs to come up and cover the run at some point. We will not win this game 3-0

They are going to have to start getting the ball in Juju and Jackson hands and letting them make plays. Running isn't going to work.

 

[GeekSportsFan]

USC has 9 carries for 5 yards. If USC is going to win, Browne is going to have to make some plays. I don't see them being able to run the ball on Bama -- Bama is dominating the line of scrimmage with the DL.

I agree, but I don't think Browne has the experience to pull that off right now. If we give up on the run game this soon, it's game over.

 

[WABLTY]

Is it me or both Bama and USC don't look that good.

They look like what they are- Teams full of future NFL dudes scared of stepping on their own dicks that will be figuring shit out in the next few months.

 

[Golden Spur]

Is it me or both Bama and USC don't look that good.

Not impressed with Bama QB

 

[Tubbs1518]

Agree, however as stated before, this is T. Martin's first game as an OC, give the fucker a break

I'm sure Saban and Bama will give him a break.

 

[purguy12]

If this game stays really close I have a feeling Bama will find a way to win. They always do with these close Games.