Re: Official USC - Michigan \"Rose Bowl Discussion thread\"
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Phattferd said:
Everyone is missing the biggest part of the gameplan. First, I would like to say I respect Michigan very much and root for them a lot, I think they may be my favorite Big-10 team (I hate OSU). This game is going to be tough it's not a gimme, but I do think USC will come out on top. USC's defense rely on getting turnovers and turning those into points. This has allowed USC to get out to leads of 2+ TDs. When a team is able to do this they can then control the clock, which is what they have been able to do, and if you get a big play and score then you aren't controlling the clock, but you are now up 3+ TDs.
Yes, Michigan is an elite team and is the best team USC has faced, but I don't think they are any better on offense as some of the team USC has faced. They have a great RB, but USC stopped all of Auburns, Steven Jackson, and Julius Jones (right after his 200 yd game). Perry may be better than all of those guy's but USC doesn't give up rushing yards (with the exception of Echamandu). He is the only 100 yard rusher against USC in 2 years. I do think USC will shut down the run and get out to a lead with turnovers, which will force Michigan to air it out. Navarre is good, but not great and Edwards is a good WR, but USC was able to play Reggie Williams who had a good game against USC, but they will force Michigan to lock on him and they are still able to control the game. He is no better than Reggie Williams. USC has faced teams in the PAC-10 that air it out thats why their passing defense numbers look so bad. They force teams out of the run and teams average 40+ passes a game against them. Plus, USC doesn't use their DBs as much to stop the pass, they use their Defensive Line to put pressure on the QB to make a bad decision and they ALWAYS do, which lead to Interceptions which USC had in every game except 1.
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Everyone talks about how USC Secondary is weak and how many yards they give up, but did you guys ever think about how USC always removes their starters in the third quarter and the other teams pad their stats. And you are right USC only rushes 4 guys and can drop 7 into coverage. All USC needs is turnovers and the game is over. Look at the turnover margain, that will be the story of the game.
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Phattferd said:
Everyone is missing the biggest part of the gameplan. First, I would like to say I respect Michigan very much and root for them a lot, I think they may be my favorite Big-10 team (I hate OSU). This game is going to be tough it's not a gimme, but I do think USC will come out on top. USC's defense rely on getting turnovers and turning those into points. This has allowed USC to get out to leads of 2+ TDs. When a team is able to do this they can then control the clock, which is what they have been able to do, and if you get a big play and score then you aren't controlling the clock, but you are now up 3+ TDs.
Yes, Michigan is an elite team and is the best team USC has faced, but I don't think they are any better on offense as some of the team USC has faced. They have a great RB, but USC stopped all of Auburns, Steven Jackson, and Julius Jones (right after his 200 yd game). Perry may be better than all of those guy's but USC doesn't give up rushing yards (with the exception of Echamandu). He is the only 100 yard rusher against USC in 2 years. I do think USC will shut down the run and get out to a lead with turnovers, which will force Michigan to air it out. Navarre is good, but not great and Edwards is a good WR, but USC was able to play Reggie Williams who had a good game against USC, but they will force Michigan to lock on him and they are still able to control the game. He is no better than Reggie Williams. USC has faced teams in the PAC-10 that air it out thats why their passing defense numbers look so bad. They force teams out of the run and teams average 40+ passes a game against them. Plus, USC doesn't use their DBs as much to stop the pass, they use their Defensive Line to put pressure on the QB to make a bad decision and they ALWAYS do, which lead to Interceptions which USC had in every game except 1.
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Everyone talks about how USC Secondary is weak and how many yards they give up, but did you guys ever think about how USC always removes their starters in the third quarter and the other teams pad their stats. And you are right USC only rushes 4 guys and can drop 7 into coverage. All USC needs is turnovers and the game is over. Look at the turnover margain, that will be the story of the game.
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