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hoopsguy · 01-10-2006, 09:28 PM

We are listed as 3 point favorites at home.

It is a sellout crowd today. 100,089 on a slightly overcast day.

We hold USC to one first down before they punt from near midfield.
And we are pinned on our 2.

Edwards is intercepted on his first pass by Willie Smith! That is his 8th pick of the season. USC ball at our 4.

One yard drive - VonWagner runs it in. 7-0, 11:14 to play in the quarter.

Edwards finally gets a completion on his 4th attempt. 11 to Brewer on 3rd and 10.
FB LeShon Toomer fumbles, but we recover.
Dawson runs for 18 on his first carry. That is what I like to see!
Defensive holding on USC on 3rd and 14, after an incomplete? Love it!
And a 31 yard TD pass to Brewer on the next play. 7-7, 7:49 left in the quarter.

DE Phil Patten has a toe injury and is out for the duration.
DT Jared Burford kills the QB on 3rd and 8. Punt.

A tripping penalty pushes us way back to a 2nd and 27.
Edwards and Jackson connect for 26 on the next play.
But Dawson is stuffed on a sweep, losing 4. We punt. Argh.

DT Burford leaves the game with an injury - knew that could happen playing hurt but a big loss ...
USC has to punt.
J.R. Jackson retursn the punt 31 yards, down to the USC 35.

Gannon Dawson limps off the field. Darn it ... this guy is a frigging gimp. We need a feature back!
Dwayne Baker runs for 8. Hopefully he will do for today.
Incomplete pass on 3rd and 3 from the 17.
Ellis kicks a 35 yard field goal. 10-7, 0:38 left in the quarter.

Ellis shanks the kickoff. Ball at the 40.
McAdoo connects with Lucas for 25.
Holding on USC on 3rd and 12, we decline.
44 yard field goal by their stud kicker. 10-10, 13:07 left in the half.

J.R. Jackson runs the kick back to our 40.
Edwards connects with Voight who is off to the races! But he is finally brought down at the 9 by a linebacker? He will get ribbed about this after the game.
Edwards hits Jackson in the end zone. Tough catch with the defender mugging him. We decline the penalty. 17-10, 11:30 left in the half.

3 and out for the men of Troy.

We answer in kind. 3 plays and a punt.

McAdoo runs back to back draw plays - weird play calling. Did they think they had picked up something on film?
Lucas has another big reception - 28 this time.
VanWagner runs for 20. He is giving us trouble, while we are controlling King.
The fullback carries it 9 yards, down to the 2.
We stop them for -1 yards on the next 3 plays.
21 yard field goal is good. 17-13, 3:57 left in the half.

Rattay throws an incomplete pass on 3rd and 3. Punt.

OLB Hank Swilling gets a sack and forces a fumble, but USC recovers.
They make up 15 of the 18 yards, but have to punt.

And USC gets an interception when a WR falls down on a crossing pattern. 31 yard return for a TD! But a missed extra point leave it at 19-17, 1:12 left in the half.

We run out the clock without mounting a threat.

Halftime Notes:
Our offense basically gave them 14 points.
Our ground game is gone once again, with 3rd stringer Bacon getting too many touches.
If the defense plays at the same level in the 2nd half I think we will win this game.
Down 2 points while down 2 turnovers.

Edwards is sacked on first play of the half.
Jackson drops a pass.
He makes up for it with a 29 yard reception on 3rd and 16.
Next play, 31 yard pass to Brewer. Down at the 12.
Tripping penalty pushes us back - we should probably not run the ball. Seriously.
14 to Brewer, getting back most of the yards.
Rattay throws a TD pass to Brewer on 3rd down from the 4. Two point conversion is good, 25-19, 11:34 to play in quarter.

USC returns the kick for a score. First return of the year for the Trojans - Craig Douglass with the score. They are getting creative in finding ways to win without an offense. 26-25, 11:16 to play in the quarter.

Back-to-back first down completions to Jackson.
We are whistled for holding.
Rattay connects with Voight for 26 on 3rd and 22. A stiff-arm got him the extra yards for the first down. He is now well over 100 yards.
Gain of 20 by Brewer. 100+ for him as well.
Rattay with a 16 yard screen TD pass to Bacon. 89 yards of passing on the drive and 1 yard rushing.
2 point conversion is no good. 31-26, 6:15 left in the quarter.

King runs for 24 into our territory, keyed by a block by the tight end.
The drive is stopped on our 25.
Anderson kicks a 43 yard field goal. 31-29, 3:05 left in the quarter.

3 and out, as we try to run twice. Mistake. Punt.

USC starts with a holding penalty.
3 and out.

3 and out on 3 incomplete passes. Not a good sign. Punt.

19 yard run for VonWagner on 3rd and 1. Great block by the fullback.
TE Charlie Hill can't get a foot in bounds on a deep pass play on 3rd and 10. Punt.
We'll start from our 10.

A defensive holding call isn't enough to stop us from gaining 3 on 3rd down.
Nor 15 on the next play.
Screen passes are the best way to get yards for Bacon - 14 this time.
The defense breaks up a pass on 3rd and 5 from their 39. Punt - touchback.

Defensive holding - 1st down.
McAdoo picks up 16 on 3rd and 10 on a floater to VanWagner.
4th and 1 for UCS from the 46. Incomplete pass.
Penalty flag ....

Against them. Our ball near midfield with 6 to play.

Jackson drops a pass on 3rd down after we waste two plays on runs earlier. Punt.

They start at their 11, 4:34 to play.
Gain of 12 to Lucas on 3rd and 10. McAdoo isn't having a good game, but has picked up some 3rd downs this quarter.
VanWagner breaks through the secondary and is off to the races.
Nope, finally dragged down but a 45 yard run and into field goal range at our 31. 2:30 to play.
3 straight incompletions - big field goal attempt here.
But they go for it? Huh? We stop it for one yard and take over with 90 seconds to play.

3 straight carries for Bacon. I'm just glad he didn't fumble. Punt.

USC had to burn a pair of timeouts. They have one left and the ball on their 16 with 0:41 to play.
Incomplete pass.
Way incomplete pass.
Busted play, scramble for 6.
Reception for 8, final TO. 0:04 to play, 70 yards to go.
They don't get 70 yards.

WE GET OUR FIRST WIN AGAINST USC!!!!!

It took a moron decision on 4th down, declining a 48 yard field goal attempt with a great kicker, but we got a win. I know that I've lost games based on flawed logic in the game so I'll take this win and celebrate.

01-10-2006, 09:28 PM	#275
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	We are listed as 3 point favorites at home. It is a sellout crowd today. 100,089 on a slightly overcast day. We hold USC to one first down before they punt from near midfield. And we are pinned on our 2. Edwards is intercepted on his first pass by Willie Smith! That is his 8th pick of the season. USC ball at our 4. One yard drive - VonWagner runs it in. 7-0, 11:14 to play in the quarter. Edwards finally gets a completion on his 4th attempt. 11 to Brewer on 3rd and 10. FB LeShon Toomer fumbles, but we recover. Dawson runs for 18 on his first carry. That is what I like to see! Defensive holding on USC on 3rd and 14, after an incomplete? Love it! And a 31 yard TD pass to Brewer on the next play. 7-7, 7:49 left in the quarter. DE Phil Patten has a toe injury and is out for the duration. DT Jared Burford kills the QB on 3rd and 8. Punt. A tripping penalty pushes us way back to a 2nd and 27. Edwards and Jackson connect for 26 on the next play. But Dawson is stuffed on a sweep, losing 4. We punt. Argh. DT Burford leaves the game with an injury - knew that could happen playing hurt but a big loss ... USC has to punt. J.R. Jackson retursn the punt 31 yards, down to the USC 35. Gannon Dawson limps off the field. Darn it ... this guy is a frigging gimp. We need a feature back! Dwayne Baker runs for 8. Hopefully he will do for today. Incomplete pass on 3rd and 3 from the 17. Ellis kicks a 35 yard field goal. 10-7, 0:38 left in the quarter. Ellis shanks the kickoff. Ball at the 40. McAdoo connects with Lucas for 25. Holding on USC on 3rd and 12, we decline. 44 yard field goal by their stud kicker. 10-10, 13:07 left in the half. J.R. Jackson runs the kick back to our 40. Edwards connects with Voight who is off to the races! But he is finally brought down at the 9 by a linebacker? He will get ribbed about this after the game. Edwards hits Jackson in the end zone. Tough catch with the defender mugging him. We decline the penalty. 17-10, 11:30 left in the half. 3 and out for the men of Troy. We answer in kind. 3 plays and a punt. McAdoo runs back to back draw plays - weird play calling. Did they think they had picked up something on film? Lucas has another big reception - 28 this time. VanWagner runs for 20. He is giving us trouble, while we are controlling King. The fullback carries it 9 yards, down to the 2. We stop them for -1 yards on the next 3 plays. 21 yard field goal is good. 17-13, 3:57 left in the half. Rattay throws an incomplete pass on 3rd and 3. Punt. OLB Hank Swilling gets a sack and forces a fumble, but USC recovers. They make up 15 of the 18 yards, but have to punt. And USC gets an interception when a WR falls down on a crossing pattern. 31 yard return for a TD! But a missed extra point leave it at 19-17, 1:12 left in the half. We run out the clock without mounting a threat. Halftime Notes: Our offense basically gave them 14 points. Our ground game is gone once again, with 3rd stringer Bacon getting too many touches. If the defense plays at the same level in the 2nd half I think we will win this game. Down 2 points while down 2 turnovers. Edwards is sacked on first play of the half. Jackson drops a pass. He makes up for it with a 29 yard reception on 3rd and 16. Next play, 31 yard pass to Brewer. Down at the 12. Tripping penalty pushes us back - we should probably not run the ball. Seriously. 14 to Brewer, getting back most of the yards. Rattay throws a TD pass to Brewer on 3rd down from the 4. Two point conversion is good, 25-19, 11:34 to play in quarter. USC returns the kick for a score. First return of the year for the Trojans - Craig Douglass with the score. They are getting creative in finding ways to win without an offense. 26-25, 11:16 to play in the quarter. Back-to-back first down completions to Jackson. We are whistled for holding. Rattay connects with Voight for 26 on 3rd and 22. A stiff-arm got him the extra yards for the first down. He is now well over 100 yards. Gain of 20 by Brewer. 100+ for him as well. Rattay with a 16 yard screen TD pass to Bacon. 89 yards of passing on the drive and 1 yard rushing. 2 point conversion is no good. 31-26, 6:15 left in the quarter. King runs for 24 into our territory, keyed by a block by the tight end. The drive is stopped on our 25. Anderson kicks a 43 yard field goal. 31-29, 3:05 left in the quarter. 3 and out, as we try to run twice. Mistake. Punt. USC starts with a holding penalty. 3 and out. 3 and out on 3 incomplete passes. Not a good sign. Punt. 19 yard run for VonWagner on 3rd and 1. Great block by the fullback. TE Charlie Hill can't get a foot in bounds on a deep pass play on 3rd and 10. Punt. We'll start from our 10. A defensive holding call isn't enough to stop us from gaining 3 on 3rd down. Nor 15 on the next play. Screen passes are the best way to get yards for Bacon - 14 this time. The defense breaks up a pass on 3rd and 5 from their 39. Punt - touchback. Defensive holding - 1st down. McAdoo picks up 16 on 3rd and 10 on a floater to VanWagner. 4th and 1 for UCS from the 46. Incomplete pass. Penalty flag .... Against them. Our ball near midfield with 6 to play. Jackson drops a pass on 3rd down after we waste two plays on runs earlier. Punt. They start at their 11, 4:34 to play. Gain of 12 to Lucas on 3rd and 10. McAdoo isn't having a good game, but has picked up some 3rd downs this quarter. VanWagner breaks through the secondary and is off to the races. Nope, finally dragged down but a 45 yard run and into field goal range at our 31. 2:30 to play. 3 straight incompletions - big field goal attempt here. But they go for it? Huh? We stop it for one yard and take over with 90 seconds to play. 3 straight carries for Bacon. I'm just glad he didn't fumble. Punt. USC had to burn a pair of timeouts. They have one left and the ball on their 16 with 0:41 to play. Incomplete pass. Way incomplete pass. Busted play, scramble for 6. Reception for 8, final TO. 0:04 to play, 70 yards to go. They don't get 70 yards. WE GET OUR FIRST WIN AGAINST USC!!!!! It took a moron decision on 4th down, declining a 48 yard field goal attempt with a great kicker, but we got a win. I know that I've lost games based on flawed logic in the game so I'll take this win and celebrate.