Midway MVP
For me, USC's MVP through six games is middle linebacker Chris Galippo.
We could point to performance, with his interception against Ohio State that led to a touchdown. Without that play, USC loses the game.
Then there was yesterday, when Notre Dame had a third-and-2 at the USC 28 on the first possession of the third quarter. Galippo and Jurrell Casey stopped Armando Allen for a 1-yard gain. On fourth-and-1, Galippo and Everson Griffen stopped James Aldridge for no gain.
But that's not half the story. Galippo's leadership is what makes him just as valuable this season. He frequently speaks to teammates during the game to point things out and yesterday went out of his way to make sure no one celebrated too much after Griffen's costly penalty.
Galippo is playing great. So is EV93. And, surprisingly, I think Pinkard is playing the best in the secondary.
The Donkey agrees with Scott.
Galippo 4 Heisman!
No question it's Galippo -- not only is he a beast on the field, but it's obvious just watching the games what kind of leader he is. Tremendous player and a huge asset to the team. I loved the 'backers last year, but Galippo has some clear intangibles that none of those guys showed for me.
Gallipo is good. But just remember who saved the touchdown on the interception. #53 Jeff Byers. You know if you don't make him MVP, he'll just find another year of eligibility.