Here’s the USC-Virginia grades.
RESULT: No. 3 USC 52, Virginia 7
RECORD: 1-0
WEEK 1 GPA: B+
QUARTERBACK
Need game where team actually rushes quarterback to judge Mark Sanchez properly.
B
RUNNING BACKS
C.J. Gable’s hot start deserved more than nine carries.
B-
WIDE RECEIVERS
Ronald Johnson’s toe inside sideline catch more impressive than deep touchdown reception.
A-
OFFENSIVE LINE
The Trojans’ Achilles’ heel answered every question posed in Virginia.
A
DEFENSIVE LINE
Clay Matthews deserves more playing time after six tackles, two recovered fumbles.
A-
LINEBACKERS
Rey Maualuga did not throw up from watching Virginia’s offense.
B+
SECONDARY
It’s a rare sight when two USC players are fighting for an interception.
B-
SPECIAL TEAMS
Joe McKnight fumbled a punt return? Really?
C-
COACHING
Just another garden variety cross-country season-opening blowout.
B
