Lane Kiffin...

[qOM3GAp]

Couldnt decide on a starter at qb so he decides were going with 2 co-starters this season. This guy is an undecisive dumbass, the offense needs to build a rhythm around one qb. Even his own players dont agree with the call.

"Dude, this is crazy," Lee said. "I'm still waiting. I don't know when coach Kiffin is going to actually decide but I hope it's Friday because that's when we start our (preparation for Hawaii). At the end of the day, I guess I'll be rolling with both until Thursday depending on when he decides."

Lane Kiffin says USC Trojans will play two QBs in season opener - ESPN


This not only hurts leadership but its crucial that the receivers build that rhythm and timing with a single starting qb. Not only that but at 5 other positions on the final depth chart there are multiple starters.

USC depth chart vs. Hawaii

QB: Max Wittek or Cody Kessler
TB: Tre Madden or Silas Redd or Justin Davis
FB: Jahleel Pinner or Soma Vainuku
WR: Marqise Lee; Darreus Rogers or Victor Blackwell
WR: Nelson Agholor; De'Von Flournoy
TE: Xavier Grimble or Randall Telfer
LT: Chad Wheeler; Nathan Guertler
LG: Max Tuerk; Giovanni Di Poalo or Jordan Simmons
C: Marcus Martin; Abe Markowitz or Cyrus Hobbi
RG: John Martinez or Aundrey Walker
RT: Kevin Graf; Zach Banner

OLB: Devon Kennard; Marquis Simmons or Scott Starr
DE: Leonard Williams; J.R. Tavai
NT: Antwaun Woods; Cody Temple or Kenny Bigelow
DE: George Uko; Greg Townsend Jr.
OLB: Morgan Breslin; Jabari Ruffin
ILB: Hayes Pullard; Michael Hutchings
ILB: Lamar Dawson; Quinton Powell or Anthony Sarao
CB: Kevon Seymour or Devian Shelton
CB: Anthony Brown or Torin Harris
FS: Josh Shaw or Dion Bailey or Demetrius Wright
SS: Su'a Cravens or Gerald Bowman or Leon McQuay III

PK: Andre Heidari
P: Kris Albarado
LS: Peter McBride (punts), Zach Smith (PAT, FG)
KR: Marqise Lee, Nelson Agholor
PR: Marqise Lee or Nelson Agholor or Darreus Rogers or Su'a Cravens

 

[trojanfan12]

I don't mind it for the first game. Apparently, both qb's have been performing very well, so maybe live game conditions will create some separation!!

Having said that, I would prefer that the starter already be named and we definitely don't want to be platooning at qb all season!!

 

[Sox33OSU]

I thought Browne was in the mix?

 

[TigerBait1971]

The 2 QB situation just sucks ass. Had to watch that shit for too long.

 

[romeo212000]

Lane Kiffin you Face!!!!

 

[qOM3GAp]

Browne was in the mix until about halfway through fall camp when he cut the qb race down to Wittek and Kessler. I think Kiffin is just afraid to hurt some feelings especially considering one of the qb's when asked in an interview if they would consider transferring said "ill cross that bride when i get to it." I cant remember whether it was Kessler or Wittek tho off the top of my head. Maybe some live game action will create some separation because this is definately not helping kiffin's case with both the fans and his own players questioning his ways.

 

[OregonDucks]

Queeffin doesn't last past this season.

 

[mrwallace2ku]

Oregon States in the same dilema..Riley hasn't choosen between 2 guys that BOTH have had success at the PAC12 level...It's a great thing for keeping both QB's on their toes in order to be ready for the call of duty.

 

[OregonDucks]

Oregon States in the same dilema..Riley hasn't choosen between 2 guys that BOTH have had success at the PAC12 level...It's a great thing for keeping both QB's on their toes in order to be ready for the call of duty.

who do you think wins this race? IMO I think Mannion starts the season, but short leash and Vaz could be seeing starting time around Week 6

 

[TonyTheGator]

 

[qOM3GAp]

Thats just it tho,at least both of your qb's have had sucess...with sc,there is a clear cut winner who should be starting but kiffin doesnt have the pair to man up and say it. Kessler has destroyed Wittek in pretty much every scrimmage since spring ball throwing for more yards,a way better comp %,and less int. Combine that with Wittek's play towards the end of last season with Barkley out and how can you not name Kessler starter? So Wittek might transfer...big deal...you have the very talented and efficient Max Browne waiting in the wings and probably will nab another qb in this years recruiting class.

 

[mrwallace2ku]

who do you think wins this race? IMO I think Mannion starts the season, but short leash and Vaz could be seeing starting time around Week 6

Mannion is a "proto-type" NFL QB with the size and pocket awareness skills, I believe Riley goes with him. Vaz is a smaller QB with smarts and knows when to throw the ball away w/o INT's, if Mannion sputters, looks for a quick hook-n-play from Riley.

I support that theory...

 

[SwampHumpy]

A good quote I heard about Kiffin a few years ago when someone was talking about all the breaks he got along the way because of his father: “Lane Kiffin was born on third base, but swears he hit a triple”.

 

[trojanfan12]

A good quote I heard about Kiffin a few years ago when someone was talking about all the breaks he got along the way because of his father: “Lane Kiffin was born on third base, but swears he hit a triple”.

 

[4down20]

A good quote I heard about Kiffin a few years ago when someone was talking about all the breaks he got along the way because of his father: “Lane Kiffin was born on third base, but swears he hit a triple”.

That's funny right there.

 

[trojanfan12]

That's funny right there.

Seriously?!? It doesn't even have the benefit of being original!!

You should get out more!!

<<<<<<Now THAT's funny!!

 

[SwampHumpy]

Seriously?!? It doesn't even have the benefit of being original!!

You should get out more!!

<<<<<<Now THAT's funny!!

I didn’t make the statement. Just something I heard by a sports commentator a few years ago. I think it’s perfectly fitting. He has zero when it comes to a resume. Name a case where he took a team and developed them into a winning program. You can’t. What you can do is list a string of broken dreams, lies and deceit. But I get it, he’s your coach so you have to stick behind him. Weren’t you guys ranked like #1 or #2 last year preseason? How’d that work out?

 

[TonyTheGator]

A good quote I heard about Kiffin a few years ago when someone was talking about all the breaks he got along the way because of his father: “Lane Kiffin was born on third base, but swears he hit a triple”.

That's funny right there.

Seriously?!? It doesn't even have the benefit of being original!!

You should get out more!!

<<<<<<Now THAT's funny!!

I didn’t make the statement. Just something I heard by a sports commentator a few years ago. I think it’s perfectly fitting. He has zero when it comes to a resume. Name a case where he took a team and developed them into a winning program. You can’t. What you can do is list a string of broken dreams, lies and deceit. But I get it, he’s your coach so you have to stick behind him. Weren’t you guys ranked like #1 or #2 last year preseason? How’d that work out?

 

[trojanfan12]

I didn’t make the statement. Just something I heard by a sports commentator a few years ago. I think it’s perfectly fitting. He has zero when it comes to a resume. Name a case where he took a team and developed them into a winning program. You can’t. What you can do is list a string of broken dreams, lies and deceit. But I get it, he’s your coach so you have to stick behind him. Weren’t you guys ranked like #1 or #2 last year preseason? How’d that work out?

No, you didn't say it!! You were just dumb enough to repeat it even though it didn't have the benefit of being original when the sports commentator said it!!

What did he lie about? Are you talking about when he told Tennessee before they hired him that the only job he would leave for was USC and then he left for USC?

I get it, you're an SEC fan and you are butthurt that there is a coach out there who felt that there was a better job than an SEC job!!

 

[TonyTheGator]

No, you didn't say it!! You were just dumb enough to repeat it even though it didn't have the benefit of being original when the sports commentator said it!!

What did he lie about? Are you talking about when he told Tennessee before they hired him that the only job he would leave for was USC and then he left for USC?

I get it, you're an SEC fan and you are butthurt that there is a coach out there who felt that there was a better job than an SEC job!!

Kind of like a fan who is butthurt because his PAC school decided to raid a better conference for a coach, and fucked up royally by picking the wrong guy. Even funnier is the fact that they can't admit they got the wrong guy.