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

[RobToxin]

I didn't see the game. Had to work last night.

Saw the score this morning....

52-6?!?!

GODDAMN!

 

[Thruthefog]

I wonder how long USC's 'popularity appearance' in the rankings will last this year.

 

[Chewbaccer]

It's not a stretch to say we upgraded at DC.

Pruitt never impressed me much when he was at UGA.

 

[Chewbaccer]

I caught a lot of heat for saying Bama would win by 4 TDs. Guess I overrated USC in reality.

 

[Rolltide94]

I didn't see the game. Had to work last night.

Saw the score this morning....

52-6?!?!

GODDAMN!

Neither team played the game that the score would indicate. USC got a little desperate and played out towards the end and Alabama made them pay for it.

 

[The Oldtimer]

I didn't see the game. Had to work last night.

Saw the score this morning....

52-6?!?!

GODDAMN!

Yeah it was that "BAD".

 

[The Oldtimer]

Neither team played the game that the score would indicate. USC got a little desperate and played out towards the end and Alabama made them pay for it.

Bama is damn good this year. I know it's still early in the season, but what I saw of the rest of the SEC yesterday, Bama should win the conference hands down. IMO it's Bama and just a bunch of average to good teams in the SEC this year. I could be wrong.

 

[The Oldtimer]

I wonder how long USC's 'popularity appearance' in the rankings will last this year.

Not long!!!

 

[TigerBait1971]

Bama is damn good this year. I know it's still early in the season, but what I saw of the rest of the SEC yesterday, Bama should win the conference hands down. IMO it's Bama and just a bunch of average to good teams in the SEC this year. I could be wrong.

You aren't wrong

 

[trojanfan12]

HOLY SHIT!!

Was watching the game with a couple of friends.

None of us expected USC to win, but for the first quarter and a half when the defense was playing well and we were up 3-0 we were thinking:

We might have a chance.

Then at halftime it was:

If we can get a stop on the first drive and a score...we can get right back into this.

Then after that 71 yard TD pass it was:

I think we're in trouble.

I don't think we're as bad as the score. I think we're young and inexperienced in the wrong places and the game got away from us. But we have a long way to go and a lot of work to do to get to Bama's level.

 

[Chewbaccer]

HOLY SHIT!!

Was watching the game with a couple of friends.

None of us expected USC to win, but for the first quarter and a half when the defense was playing well and we were up 3-0 we were thinking:

We might have a chance.

Then at halftime it was:

If we can get a stop on the first drive and a score...we can get right back into this.

Then after that 71 yard TD pass it was:

I think we're in trouble.

I don't think we're as bad as the score. I think we're young and inexperienced in the wrong places and the game got away from us. But we have a long way to go and a lot of work to do to get to Bama's level.

Maybe you'll win every game the rest of the season except the Washington game. I think everyone on the Hoop would be happy with that.

 

[trojanfan12]

Maybe you'll win every game the rest of the season except the Washington game. I think everyone on the Hoop would be happy with that.

I'd kinda like to win that Washington game too. But I'm greedy like that.

Although, if that was the only other loss, I'd be very happy by the end of the season.

 

[Chewbaccer]

I'd kinda like to win that Washington game too. But I'm greedy like that.

Although, if that was the only other loss, I'd be very happy by the end of the season.

I wouldn't mind USC beating Washington if not for a certain bet between posters here where the loser gets banned. I just like that particular Washington fan A LOT more than that particular USC fan.

 

[CorpRebel]

Well, BACK to the drawing board for USC... That 'drawing board' is taking a real beating these days. All worn out. Sheesh

But CONGRATS to Alabama. They sure took advantage of everything that was there for the taking and made it look EZ in the second half.

I need a drink (or three)

 

[The Oldtimer]

Maybe you'll win every game the rest of the season except the Washington game. I think everyone on the Hoop would be happy with that.

LOL, yeah that would be nice. I don't see USC beating the Huskies in Husky Stadium, they also have Stanford at home. I predict the Huskies will win THE PAC 12 North, IMO they are that good this year.

 

[Rolltide94]

HOLY SHIT!!

Was watching the game with a couple of friends.

None of us expected USC to win, but for the first quarter and a half when the defense was playing well and we were up 3-0 we were thinking:

We might have a chance.

Then at halftime it was:

If we can get a stop on the first drive and a score...we can get right back into this.

Then after that 71 yard TD pass it was:

I think we're in trouble.

I don't think we're as bad as the score. I think we're young and inexperienced in the wrong places and the game got away from us. But we have a long way to go and a lot of work to do to get to Bama's level.

Looks like we watched the same game, lol. I was feeling anxious for the first half...then after the long td I was like, I think we got this. Then like you said, shit just got away from you.

 

[trojanfan12]

Looks like we watched the same game, lol. I was feeling anxious for the first half...then after the long td I was like, I think we got this. Then like you said, shit just got away from you.

Yeah, I've said all along that I would feel a lot better about the game if it were being played next year. Going into a game against Bama with 6 new starters in the defensive front 7 and a qb making his first start is not a good idea. No matter how talented they might be.

When the game started to get away from us, there were a couple of plays that could have put us back in the game and we missed on them (1 where the receiver dropped the ball and 1 overthrow). Once that happened, the rout was on.

That defense of yours is just plain nasty.

 

[TheRobotDevil]

Well, BACK to the drawing board for USC... That 'drawing board' is taking a real beating these days. All worn out. Sheesh

But CONGRATS to Alabama. They sure took advantage of everything that was there for the taking and made it look EZ in the second half.

I need a drink (or three)

Gotta give Adoree and Fitzpatrick a ton of credit. Who would have thought. Juju and Ridley would be shut down? Thats pretty impressive work by both corners.

Overall I was extremely impressed with the new defensive schemes. They were extremely impressive until they wore down. Gotta give them credit Alabama is the best team in the nation. If USC can get the offense on track. We could be seeing a much improved team from a year ago. They have Utah State to find the offense. After that its Stanford. The schedule doesn't get much better. Would love to see SC get Vaughns and Pittman some playing time at some point. They do have the skill to give Juju some support. And I believe the experience Juju received as a freshman. Played a big role in his progression.Still not sold on Helton

Alabama completely justified why they are the clear cut number 1 team in the nation imo

 

[trojanfan12]

LOL, yeah that would be nice. I don't see USC beating the Huskies in Husky Stadium, they also have Stanford at home. I predict the Huskies will win THE PAC 12 North, IMO they are that good this year.

The Huskies definitely have the defense for it. If their offense is just a bit better than last year...I think you're right that they'll win the North.

 

[theboardref]

I expected a 14-28 range of margin if victory but damn.