Blues1
9/23/2007, 05:15 PM
OK I've watch all usc games so far (3) - and of course all our 4 games...And as a Sooner Fan I hate to say it - But - At this point usc Looks Unbeatable to my eye's..
I loved to be wrong about this and hopefully Cal or Oregon or even Arizona State will prove me wrong...?? (I just don't see ucla pulling off two in a row on usc)
Being a college football fan for 54 years now and after watching different teams during all that time I know doesn't make me a expert, but here's what see at this point in the season.
My opinion on how to beat usc....
#1A. -- Of couse without saying great Blocking and sure Tackling - No stupid penalties or turn overs is a must...
My theory...The Way to beat Usc.... On Offense -
#1. Speed Speed Speed.
During the First half run on a quick count and Run right at them...Forget about juking & jiving around - Run Very few wide sweeps unless you have already established straight ahead ground game - then a few end runs would mixed them up. A good opition play wouldn't hurt later in the game.
#2. Straight ahead runs mixed with Quick Play Pass's over the middle in the 12 to 20 yard range - Don't give their db's time to think or figure out you passing scheme - Send your Flankers out long 25 to 35 yards or more - then hit your tight ends down the middle in the 12 to 18 yard range.They have too much speed from side to side until they get worn out chasing flankers going deep with no results due to hitting them over the middle.
#3. Go No Huddle when possible - USC Coaches are very good at adjusting to the game when they have time to send in their defense plays and rotate different players - Give them NO time to adjust - Speed Speed Speed - Any side line confusion you can create on their coaching staff the better...!!!
#4. On Kickoff and punt returns after catching the ball - Wait one second when possible -Check out your best running route and then go full speed and let their special team players over run the kick coverage...(Demarco would be a great weapon in this area)
#5. Let your QB take off and run on pass plays everytime he see's a opening for a gain - You are taking the chance your qb doesn't get a injury - but the Idea is to win the game - Football is a contact sport - If you are going to beat usc every player must take his chance's -- even the qb...!
#6. Assuming you can get your tight ends open over the middle in the first half..? - Save all your trick plays for the 2nd half -IF the game is even or you are ahead in the 3rd quarter - Usc comes on stronger after half time and would be more vunerable to trick plays by over pursuing in the 3rd & 4th quarter..
#7. Change your first half quick count to a longer hard count in the 2nd half -get as many 5 yard penalties as possible - 5 yard penalties won't win you the game but usc is so ready to take your head off that any furstrating penalties drive them nuts more than your average team...Because they know they are NOT average...!!!
#8. Get back to the Hundle (The old Tommy McDonald Way) as fast as you can and run another play ASAP -don't fall into the trap of bad mouthing with them before - or during the game -- they love trying imitating you - Keep your mouth shut and save your energy - Do all your talking after the Game....!!!! - Remember ---Speed Speed - Speed..!
#9 - No matter what - You Keep on Rockin' ------ :D
Your Turn ............:pop:
I loved to be wrong about this and hopefully Cal or Oregon or even Arizona State will prove me wrong...?? (I just don't see ucla pulling off two in a row on usc)
Being a college football fan for 54 years now and after watching different teams during all that time I know doesn't make me a expert, but here's what see at this point in the season.
My opinion on how to beat usc....
#1A. -- Of couse without saying great Blocking and sure Tackling - No stupid penalties or turn overs is a must...
My theory...The Way to beat Usc.... On Offense -
#1. Speed Speed Speed.
During the First half run on a quick count and Run right at them...Forget about juking & jiving around - Run Very few wide sweeps unless you have already established straight ahead ground game - then a few end runs would mixed them up. A good opition play wouldn't hurt later in the game.
#2. Straight ahead runs mixed with Quick Play Pass's over the middle in the 12 to 20 yard range - Don't give their db's time to think or figure out you passing scheme - Send your Flankers out long 25 to 35 yards or more - then hit your tight ends down the middle in the 12 to 18 yard range.They have too much speed from side to side until they get worn out chasing flankers going deep with no results due to hitting them over the middle.
#3. Go No Huddle when possible - USC Coaches are very good at adjusting to the game when they have time to send in their defense plays and rotate different players - Give them NO time to adjust - Speed Speed Speed - Any side line confusion you can create on their coaching staff the better...!!!
#4. On Kickoff and punt returns after catching the ball - Wait one second when possible -Check out your best running route and then go full speed and let their special team players over run the kick coverage...(Demarco would be a great weapon in this area)
#5. Let your QB take off and run on pass plays everytime he see's a opening for a gain - You are taking the chance your qb doesn't get a injury - but the Idea is to win the game - Football is a contact sport - If you are going to beat usc every player must take his chance's -- even the qb...!
#6. Assuming you can get your tight ends open over the middle in the first half..? - Save all your trick plays for the 2nd half -IF the game is even or you are ahead in the 3rd quarter - Usc comes on stronger after half time and would be more vunerable to trick plays by over pursuing in the 3rd & 4th quarter..
#7. Change your first half quick count to a longer hard count in the 2nd half -get as many 5 yard penalties as possible - 5 yard penalties won't win you the game but usc is so ready to take your head off that any furstrating penalties drive them nuts more than your average team...Because they know they are NOT average...!!!
#8. Get back to the Hundle (The old Tommy McDonald Way) as fast as you can and run another play ASAP -don't fall into the trap of bad mouthing with them before - or during the game -- they love trying imitating you - Keep your mouth shut and save your energy - Do all your talking after the Game....!!!! - Remember ---Speed Speed - Speed..!
#9 - No matter what - You Keep on Rockin' ------ :D
Your Turn ............:pop: