This week's game of the week is #9 USC Trojans (6-1, 3-1 Pac-10) at the Oregon Ducks (6-1, 3-1 Pac-10). I was split as to which game I wished to attack (Cal at Arizona State looked appetizing also, but hey, I like a little Turkish Duck), but in the end decided to be a homer.
The Trojans are coming into this game off of their biggest win of the year, scoring-wise, but before that, they scuffled through a three game stretch against Washington, Stanford, and Arizona, where they were only +9 in points differential. Their defense however, has performed up to the lofty expectations placed upon them before the season. Having linebacker Brian Cushing coming back from injury makes that defense just that much better.
The quarterback position for the Men of Troy is still a question mark. John David Booty (more than likely) will miss another game with a broken finger on his throwing hand, and relatively unproven backup Mark Sanchez (more than likely) will get the start in his place. How Sanchez handles his first true road test will determine the fate of USC this week.
The Ducks, however, are rolling along coming into this game. The defense doesn't look nearly as good as it did against Michigan, but it doesn't really matter when you consider that U of O has the number two scoring and yardage offenses, and does it more with running the ball than throwing it.
Said offense for Oregon is still amazing, even after losing recievers Brian Paysinger and Cameron Colvin, and running back Jeremiah Johnson. Running back Jonathan Stewart is in the top five nationally with just under 150 yards per game, and QB Dennis Dixon is the best dual-threat quarterback in the nation, hands down. As long as they can burn USC with two or three big runs with Stewart early in the game, they should be able to run all of the playfakes and options that the offense are designed around.
In the end, the Ducks should be able to contain the USC offense long enough for their own offense to take over the game. Final Score: Oregon 27, USC 24.
The game is at 3:00 PM Eastern on Saturday, October 27th.
Tatiana Golovin
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I'm rooting for Oregon. I think Dennis Dixon is a phenomenal player and I hope he does to the Trojans what he did to the Wolverines.
Also, I think Jonathan Stewart is going to get some yards on the Trojans D.
This is definitely the Ducks' chance to make the nation stand up and take notice.
J. HOVA: BROOKLYN
Brooklyn, NY
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i'd love to agree with you hova, but i really don't want any more homer comments than i would get anyways...
thehemogoblin
The University Of, OR
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Houston 48-27-michigan 39-7-Fresno state 52-21-Stanford 55-31 - Cal 31-24(lost by a TD) Wash. state 53-7 after bye week-Wash. 55-34
This offense is not just showing up dude...They're *Ripping* teams defenses to shreds. Also note the scores of their opponents...They have put up an astounding 333pts. to their opponents 134. 3X as many !!
They will challenge AZ state for the Pac10 title next week.
Zags4final4
Lost Somewhere In, WA
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I agree, good pick.
Dyhard
Germantown, WI
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Agree with me thehemoglobin: it's one word. Fans can be homers. Homers can be fans. Those who disagree....F' em!!
J. HOVA: BROOKLYN
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Someone once said to me "If you believe, there are no questions. If you don't believe, then there are no answers." And I am a believer - USC is gonna stifle that offense. USC 35 UO 13
Fight On!!!
Also Cal 33 Arizona State 28
JackDaniels
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it's "thehemogOBLin" (the globin thing is where my handle came from.... i was way out in left field in my biology class many years ago (or one), and i misunderstood the teacher...) i try not to be a homer because i blog the pac-10 here, not just the u of o... if i blogged on an oregon forum, i'd be a homer... that's why hovie...
thehemogoblin
The University Of, OR
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YO INMAS WHAT U BE SMOKIN? TROJANS 35-DUCKS 13? DUCKS AREN'T NOTRE DAME. DUCKS CAN'T BE HELD UNDER 28 POINTS AND TROJANS CANT SCORE MORE THAN 24!! TROJANS 13, DUCKS 35 BOO-YAH
falkin
Portland , OR
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Yeah! I should stop smokin crap. A believer must endure suffering.
Congrats to Oregon, flagship of Pac 10 this season.
JackDaniels
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thnx imnnas ... i get to rub this in everywhere over the next few days!
thehemogoblin
The University Of, OR
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Must be excited that the ducks beat the trojans. Wish I could of watched that game up here but I couldent
Daveita
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i didn't get to watch it either if it makes you feel better... they put it on fsn... not on cable where i live
thehemogoblin
The University Of, OR
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