Here’s the grades on the victory over UCLA.
RESULT: No. 5 USC 28, UCLA 7
RECORD: 11-1, 8-1
WEEK 12 GPA: B-
QUARTERBACK
Mark Sanchez survived a physical game but UCLA dropped some interceptions.
C+
RUNNING BACKS
Joe McKnight didn’t fumble which in itself is a minor victory.
C
WIDE RECEIVERS
Damian Williams’ injury forced the Trojans to look at other receivers.
B-
OFFENSIVE LINE
Did not allow a sack and avoided 2006 meltdown against UCLA.
B
DEFENSIVE LINE
Another game against an offense incapable of testing it.
A-
LINEBACKERS
Practices are tougher than anything seen at the Rose Bowl.
A-
SECONDARY
Barely avoided embarrassment of not picking off a Kevin Craft pass.
A-
SPECIAL TEAMS
Imagine if USC needed a field goal to win the game?
D
COACHING
No style points here for lackluster offense or beating Rick Neuheisel.
D+