More Answer Wednesday

Q: Does the fact that Casey and Armstead are seeing a lot of quality playing time mean that Tupou and Spicer just aren't getting the job done, or does it mean that the afore-mentioned two are just really that good? And,
relatedly, has Armstead seen any time at nose guard or does he just always give Moala a break? Thanx for the forum.

A: It means no one is good enough to own the job like Sedrick Ellis, so everyone gets a chance. But Tupou's done a pretty good job this season for a guy who was not highly recruited.

Q: Ben Malcolmson said that the Song Girl selection committee this year featured "a former Song Girl coach," so do you know if that signifies the return of Dolly Zachary Rouse to the fold?

A: I haven't heard and we get precious few details on who is on the committee.

Q: USC in the second half in Arizona territory with a 1st down rushed three straight times with with three different backs (Johnson, McKnight, Gable) and still did not get a 1st down, remember this happened after Sanchez ran for that first down and was hit hard. They were up seven only, and afterward they punted. This is an example of the playcalling the whole game, why was the playcalling so conservative and safe despite it not being effective? Also, why were Gable given few carries and Green none?

A: Short-yardage situations were a problem in several games this year, including Oregon State. Broderick Green seems a natural for this job but I have no idea why he did not play.