It seems that Kiffin has a playbook with about 10 plays. That might explain and account for the lackluster offensive performances by the Trojans this year.
When an offense is producing TDs, normally one of three things have happened: great playcalling, execution, playmakers. When you have all 3 of those elements happening consistently, you have the makings of an explosive offense - hence, our offense last year. I think this year's offense is lacking 2 of those 3 elements, thus far (playcaling & playmakers) - at least consistently. Therefore, it becomes more important that our offense concentrate on "execution" more than anything.
How's about disbanding the Kiffen lynch party already? This gripe is getting old. Doesn't anyone remember that the offense under Norm Chow was virtually non-existent during Pete's first year and halfway through the second, after which it kicked in and Carson won the Heisman? This team is very young and totally beset with injuries. Give them more time and good things will come to pass (and run).
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NEWS FLASH: The 2006 USC Trojans suck!
Posted by: eftzoons | October 7, 2006 05:41 PM
Suck is a bit harsh don't ya think???
however not improving may be a bit more accurate and some may even say regressing
Posted by: TrojanHorse | October 7, 2006 05:56 PM
Lost amid everything else this year is the improvement on special teams. A strength instead of a weakness, as it showed again today.
Posted by: MD | October 7, 2006 09:27 PM
It seems that Kiffin has a playbook with about 10 plays. That might explain and account for the lackluster offensive performances by the Trojans this year.
Posted by: Robert Larios | October 7, 2006 11:43 PM
eftzoons, here are some stats for you...5 and 0, and 66 to 19. The 1999 to 2006 fUCLA bRIUNS SUCK.
Posted by: RC4SC | October 8, 2006 08:48 AM
When an offense is producing TDs, normally one of three things have happened: great playcalling, execution, playmakers. When you have all 3 of those elements happening consistently, you have the makings of an explosive offense - hence, our offense last year. I think this year's offense is lacking 2 of those 3 elements, thus far (playcaling & playmakers) - at least consistently. Therefore, it becomes more important that our offense concentrate on "execution" more than anything.
Posted by: LL Cool Lee | October 8, 2006 09:50 AM
How's about disbanding the Kiffen lynch party already? This gripe is getting old. Doesn't anyone remember that the offense under Norm Chow was virtually non-existent during Pete's first year and halfway through the second, after which it kicked in and Carson won the Heisman? This team is very young and totally beset with injuries. Give them more time and good things will come to pass (and run).
Posted by: gereboy | October 8, 2006 11:28 AM
I hate Al Davis but I'll say this "Just win baby!"
Fight On Trojans
Posted by: Felipe | October 8, 2006 07:40 PM