Here’s the grades from Saturday’s game.
RESULT: No. 6 USC 69, Washington State 0
RECORD: 5-1, 3-1
WEEK 6 GPA: B
QUARTERBACK
Mark Sanchez never got pressured in a practice-like atmosphere.
B+
RUNNING BACKS
USC also had three 100-yard rushers against Occidental in 1929.
A
WIDE RECEIVERS
And Occidental might have been better than Washington State.
B
OFFENSIVE LINE
Reserve Nick Howell had 18 knockdowns in first career start.
A-
DEFENSIVE LINE
Freshman Armond Armstead quickly emerging as a contributor.
B+
LINEBACKERS
Malcolm Smith and Chris Galippo saw real action against fake team.
B
SECONDARY
What did they have to do all day with Cougars refusing to pass?
C
SPECIAL TEAMS
That missed extra point might matter in a respectable game.
C+
COACHING
At least Pete Carroll substituted in second half to avoid 100-point margin.
B-