Here are the grades for the Cal game with special not-on-the-report card F for Cal coach Jeff Tedford before you get read the actual marks.
RESULT: USC 48, California 14
RECORD: 5-2, 2-2
WEEK 7 GPA: B
QUARTERBACK
Matt Barkley enjoyed his best game of the season. Then again, so did the Trojans. Thank Jeff Tedford.
A-
RUNNING BACKS
Marc Tyler looked ready to challenge again for the starting spot.
B-
WIDE RECEIVERS
It looks like the best defense on Robert Woods the first four weeks was Lane Kiffin.
B+
OFFENSIVE LINE
A key was resting offensive tackle’sTyron Smith’s sore ankle during the week.
B
DEFENSIVE LINE
There still needs to be more production (only one sack) from this unit.
B-
LINEBACKERS
Chris Galippo’s six tackles came despite learning new position.
B
DEFENSIVE BACKS
If USC faced Kevin Riley every week, the secondary would be fine.
C+
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker Joe Houston proves extremely accurate from 27 yards.
C+
COACHING
Monte Kiffin blitzed more and Lane Kiffin proved he can own Cal.
C+