There were some jokes on the sideline yesterday about how far USC might drop in the AP rankings after routing Washington State. But the Trojans actually moved up two spots to 18th. Beating the worst team on the schedule created a two-spot boost.
Monthly Archives: September 2010
This And That
USC is an 11.5-point favorite over Washington. The game will be televised on ESPN2.
More Kiffin
Lane Kiffin praised the offensive line tonight and said even though USC ran the ball well against Minnesota, the line did not play fast enough.
Minnesota seems to make everyone look good. Northern Illinois tailback Chad Spann rushed for a career-high 223 yards (on just 15 carries) and two touchdowns as the Huskies
defeated Minnesota, 34-23.
Sunday Night With Kiffin
Lane Kiffin on Washington QB Jake Locker.
“He’s the best player we’ve faced this year. We’re going to have our hands full.”
Preseason All Right
Lane Kiffin is right. USC did just complete its preseason. USC’s four opponents have combined for just two victories against FBS teams.
Washington State Reaction
Here’s USC safety Jawanza Starling being interviewed after the Washington State game.
The Top 25
Here is this week’s ballot for the Associated Press poll.
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Morning Buzz
USC’s victory over Washington State was all part of Lane Kiffin’s preseason plan that ignored the scores of the first four games, Kiffin said.
Quote Of The Night
“Our goal this season was to be 4-0 after this game. To go back home healthy and know who we are as a team. After today, we do.”
— USC coach Lane Kiffin
Turnover Rules
I asked Lane Kiffin about his comment that he pulls tailbacks from the game after turning the ball over and whether quarterbacks are also accountable?
“No, I don’t believe you can pull the quarterback for it,” Kiffin said. “The quarterback is the rhythm of the offense. Interceptions happen. Fumbles shouldn’t happen. There’s no excuse for that. We have a problem with that.”