Do you remember those segments on ESPN two years ago matching up USC against college football’s greatest teams? Are you ready to see that again? Me neither. USC might be the “Most Now” team in college football, but as predicted earlier, they are going to hiccup on this nightmare schedule. I predicted when, but it could happen in any of the tough out of conference road contests as well. Its hard to deny the Trojans are loaded though and its easy to see why just about everyone has them holding the crystal in New Orleans.
Projected Record and Bowl Result: 12-1 Beat Ohio State in Fiesta Bowl
Who they’ll beat: Idaho (Home), Nebraska (Road), Washington State (Home), Washington (Road), Stanford (Home), Arizona (Home), Notre Dame (Road), Oregon (Road), Oregon State (Home), Arizona State (Road), UCLA (Home), Ohio State (Glendale, AZ)
Who’ll beat them: California (Road)
When they Pass: John David Booty is to some the favorite to win the Heisman trophy. How much of that is because of Booty’s talents or USC’s quarterback Heisman pedigree is what will be decided this season. Booty will have to throw to two new receivers as Steve Smith and Dwayne Jarrett are both in the NFL
When they Run: Running back by committee? USC could run a running back by jury approach, almost. 11 running backs on the roster, most were named high school All-Americans by someone. Senior Chauncey Washington should start at least the first series of the first game. How many running backs play for the Trojans this year would be a great over/under bet to place in Vegas.
When their Opponents Run: Six returning starters on what should be the best defense in America. Sedrick Ellis will have his name announced by Roger Goodell during the NFL draft and quite a few members of this front seven should be drafted at some point too. Have fun trying to run on this defense.
When their Opponents Pass: While four starters return, many Pac Ten offenses will try to beat USC this way which could lead to you getting to know the names of Terrell Thomas, Cary Harris, Kevin Ellison and Travis Mays as they make plays all season long.
When they Kick: Mario Danelo died in an accident. David Buehler takes over the kicking duties.
When they call Timeout: Pete Carroll makes winning in college football look easy. The best recruiter in the country he has made USC forever a destination school. And he knows the NFL doesn’t give him the best chance to succeed, USC does.
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