USC-Texas, the first half: Role reversal...

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:35 am

Wow.

USC is making way too many mistakes; uncharacteristic mistakes.

Texas is making fewer mistakes and they're getting the bounces too.

Vince Young is playing a very controlled and efficient game. Fantastic performance so far. He's not pushing it and trying to do too much.

USC is pretty much shutting down the Texas running game (except for Young's scrambles, which is to be expected) and USC is running up the gut fairly easily against the Texas defensive line.

The two key plays of the first half:

-STOOOOOPID call on that Matt Leinart QB sneak on 4th and 1 on the Texas 14. There were nine men in the box and ANY play to the outside picks up the needed yard. A play action pass there would be foolproof, but any sweep would've gained the first down. USC goes on to score there and the feel of a rout is on. This, after USC missed an easy TD on the flanker screen/bomb.

-The Reggie Bush lateral. Fuck, I wanted to kick the tv...WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING, REGGIE????????

BAAAD, BAAAD decision, and of course Texas recovered the ball. USC isn't getting to enough loose balls. Of course, Texas turned that mistake around and got a FG out of it, making it a possible 10 point swing.

At that point USC still had the opportunity to create a potential blow out but too many failed opportunities breathed life into a moribund Texas offense and then it became a whole new game.

USC then went on to miss too many tackles.

Again though, Vince Young is so far playing a great game and more importantly he's avoiding the big mistake while USC is making way too many mistakes.

I've been very impressed with the poise of Young and Texas as a whole.

USC needs a lift, early. It may still very well come down to turnovers in the second half and USC definitely cannot afford to come out on the short end of that stick. They're the #1 team in the nation in forcing turnovers and even if they don't force any they sure as hell can't give up any more.

All season long the 3rd quarter has been when USC has come out and dominated following the half time adjustments and here's where Carroll and his staff have to get it done. Texas isn't going away.

Also, I'd be remiss in neglecting to mention Texas' excellent DBs. I haven't been overly impressed with Texas' front seven but they really have great speed in the secondary. Great ballhawks.

USC just MIGHT wanna put a little more initial pressure on Texas' receivers, and they sure as hell had better stay disciplined in their pass rushing schemes. Rucker and Lawrence can't keep rushing too far upfield the way they've been doing and a little more up the gut pressure on Young wouldn't hurt either.

Great turnaround by Texas, so far. USC actually needs to regain their poise and remember who they are. They can't keep making these mistakes. Texas is too good for that. In order to win this one USC will have to play a lot more efficient second half. Nothing spectacular, just solid. Make the tackles, make the reads and for gawd's sake hold on to the ball and go get it once Texas puts it on the ground...

Fuck, Texas recovering their own fumbles (and ours too) had me so pissed...

This really could end up being a great game. It looks like USC's opportunity at a blow out has now come and gone (and man, Texas was hanging by a thread there early on) and now it looks like USC had better buckle it up or they could get stomped in the second half...

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:44 am

It's just fucking bizarre to see USC having to burn time outs to prevent delay of game penalties...

Poise. Execution.

Get it together, Trojans. Man, this is a weird performance...

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:49 am

Anybody else starting to really notice that missed PAT from Texas?

Stupid burnt time out notwithstanding that was a great opening two series from USC. Three and out for Texas followed by a thoroughly dominant march down the field mixing nice passing and power running.

Helluva forearm shiver by Lendale on Huff!!

Texas still doesn't seem to be able to stop USC's power running game...

pron · Post by **pron** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:55 am

Van wrote:Excuses, excuses, excuses.

ftfy

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:55 am

Okay, looks like the pinball game everybody was expecting is beginning now...

GREAT move by Texas, this up tempo hurry up offense. That was the key for Texas' offense. They weren't doing shit until they started the hurry up and now they're clicking. They keep catching USC on their heels...

Great strategic move by Texas.

Ali-Frazier, anyone?

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:56 am

pron wrote:
Van wrote:Excuses, excuses, excuses.
ftfy

Not a one. Read what's been written.

RadioFan · Post by **RadioFan** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:56 am

Why the FUCK does mack keep kicking the extra point, and NOT going for 2?

Yeah, up by 6. That's pretty safe.

Goddamn, somebody get that asshat a scorecard.

TenTallBen · Post by **TenTallBen** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:05 am

Van wrote:Anybody else starting to really notice that missed PAT from Texas?...

They are down by one. If the would have reviewed it they would be down by six. What's your point?

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:06 am

The point being that a missed PAT might end up being the difference here in what's starting to look like one of those games where whoever has the ball last will win...

MClub · Post by **MClub** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:09 am

RadioFan wrote:Why the FUCK does mack keep kicking the extra point, and NOT going for 2?

Yeah, up by 6. That's pretty safe.

Goddamn, somebody get that asshat a scorecard.

if you miss the two-point than two fg's will beat you.

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:15 am

USC's defensive line is almost useless against Texas' pass rush defense. By not getting any pressure whatsoever on Young they're allowing him to do whatever he wants, run or pass...

Then again, same deal for Texas' D in this half. Leinart's doing whatever he wants too and both D's are so back on their heels now that they don't know what to try to defend...

This one's beginning to live up to the hype. We may be in the midst of an all timer here...

RadioFan · Post by **RadioFan** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:16 am

MClub wrote:
RadioFan wrote:Why the FUCK does mack keep kicking the extra point, and NOT going for 2?

Yeah, up by 6. That's pretty safe.

Goddamn, somebody get that asshat a scorecard.
if you miss the two-point than two fg's will beat you.

Thanks, mensa.

Ah, strategy. Suddenly I get it.

Dumbfuck.

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:17 am

Again....kickers...

For the millionth time...GET RID OF PLACEKICKING IN FOOTBALL!!

These stupid 'tards should not have this much influence over a game. Texas worked too hard on that drive to have their kicker felch 'em again...

drummer · Post by **drummer** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:21 am

mvscal wrote:Fuck kickers.

Amen .

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:22 am

Uhh, Pete, time outs don't grow on trees...

Only 1 left now, with the whole 4th to go...

Can't believe USC is making this many mental errors.

The Texas defensive line is starting to look like toast. Dudes are nearly out on their feet...

See You Next Wednesday · Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:27 am

White would sure look good in a Packer uniform.

Danimal · Post by **Danimal** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:30 am

Nice D Texas, I realize USC is loaded but geez. Not one stop this half.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:31 am

RadioFan wrote:Why the FUCK does mack keep kicking the extra point, and NOT going for 2?

Yeah, up by 6. That's pretty safe.

Goddamn, somebody get that asshat a scorecard.

I reckon they'll be going for two now.

But RF, not going for two earlier was the correct decision.

OUMO · Post by **OUMO** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:32 am

War Wagon wrote:
RadioFan wrote:Why the FUCK does mack keep kicking the extra point, and NOT going for 2?

Yeah, up by 6. That's pretty safe.

Goddamn, somebody get that asshat a scorecard.
I reckon they'll be going for two now.

But RF, not going for two earlier was the correct decision.

Agreed.

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:33 am

WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REGGIE!!!

That was SWEET!

Still, the key here is Texas just can't stop the inside running game. Fuck, WHY did we try that QB sneak in the 1st quarter!!!??

White is absolute money. Ride that horse, Pete!

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:35 am

THAT WAS A CATCH & FUMBLE!!!!!!!!!

~under review~

M2 · Post by M2 » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:35 am

Danimal wrote:Nice D Texas, I realize USC is loaded but geez. Not one stop this half.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............................

Maybe the PAC 10 Defenses aren't as bad as everyone says when we give up 30 points to USC????

The PAC 10 is plain and simply... the best Conference in College Football!!!

the truth

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:36 am

BULLSHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

M2 · Post by M2 » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:38 am

Van wrote:BULLSHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok... second best conference...

m2

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:39 am

Van wrote:THAT WAS A CATCH & FUMBLE!!!!!!!!!

~under review~

Get yourself under control, Van.

If that was a fumble, this game is a farce.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:42 am

How many times has Texas fumbled?? Lucky for them they've been able to recover 90% of their fumbles..

Husker4ever · Post by **Husker4ever** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:43 am

m2 wrote:
Danimal wrote:Nice D Texas, I realize USC is loaded but geez. Not one stop this half.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............................

Maybe the PAC 10 Defenses aren't as bad as everyone says when we give up 30 points to USC????

The PAC 10 is plain and simply... the best Conference in College Football!!!

the truth

Yeah...and Oregon got jobbed by the BCS and proved as much with their convincing bowl win.

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:44 am

That was a fumble. He controlled the ball into his body and his feet went to the ground and then he got stripped.

Texas got screwed on the one pick in the first half they didn't get and now USC has gotten screwed on this one (which led to 3 points) plus that abortion of a non call on Young's knee down lateral...

Man, I'm SOOO sick of Texas falling on every fumble...

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:45 am

Bad decision to kick the FG.

They haven't stopped USC yet in the 2nd half.

Texas best strategery was to go on 4th down and hope you make it.

If you don't, then you're still in the same boat, despite the FG.

Jeebus.

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:49 am

Absolute....total...offensive...DOMINANCE!!!!!!!!!

Cross Traffic · Post by **Cross Traffic** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:49 am

Stick a fork in the horns, they are done.

Texas D is dead tired.

M2 · Post by M2 » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:57 am

Husker4ever wrote:
m2 wrote:
Danimal wrote:Nice D Texas, I realize USC is loaded but geez. Not one stop this half.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............................

Maybe the PAC 10 Defenses aren't as bad as everyone says when we give up 30 points to USC????

The PAC 10 is plain and simply... the best Conference in College Football!!!

the truth
Yeah...and Oregon got jobbed by the BCS and proved as much with their convincing bowl win.

Shit for brains... you do know Oregon lost their 1st string QB, who was ranked in the top 3 in the country before he was hurt... don't you???

They had 2 freshman with 3 games experience play in the game vs. Oklahoma...

Hell... CAL gave up 35 to $C, and had 6 turnovers in the game!!!

If Texas had 6 turnovers in this game... $C would have 60 on the board by now!!!

PS... thanks for Rulon Davis

m2

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:57 am

First, we eliminate the placekickers...

Next we eliminate the Prevent Defense...

C'mon, USC, stick the dagger in! Don't go into deep zones, not yet!!

drummer · Post by **drummer** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:59 am

This game is off the freakin' HOOK !!!

Cross Traffic · Post by **Cross Traffic** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:02 am

Memo to Aaron Taylor, you are at the Rose Bowl, not pimping on Hollywood Blvd.

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:08 am

Fucking prevent defense....

If you just woulda made 'em work a little on that last drive to take some time off the clock...

Noooo, just let 'em zip on down and score and take no time off the clock and now you could lose.

FLW Buckeye · Post by **FLW Buckeye** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:09 am

Heres the game...hell yeah!

Van · Post by **Van** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:22 am

And that's that.

Congrats to Vito, congrats to Texas, congrats to Mack Brown and especially congrats to Vince Young.

What a way for it to come to an end.

T1B

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