Answer Tuesday (Football Forum, Part 5)

Q: Any chance Daryl Gross risks his career hiring Lane Kiffin at Syrcause ? And did Tim Davis really leave SC because of Kiffin ?

A: I don't think he can afford to hire another West Coast guy after Greg Robinson. He needs a Syracuse alum or former staff member otherwise he might get the boot if the next coach gets off to a slow start.

Q: The way USC successfully played in the second half, would you say that 'SC maybe found there identity on offense; the running game?

A: Perhaps but I don't think USC will be able to run the ball as easily against other teams (although the next two teams are not highly regarded). But this will probably doesn't fly in a bowl game.

Q: Why haven't you mentioned OJ Mayo's play after his first game?

A: I don't really follow the NBA so unless someone emails me I don't notice but I hear from an NBA beat writer that Mayo is probably a 50-50 pick to win the rookie of the year award.