Answer Monday!
Time to answer some of the questions that were not answered last week on the blog or in the Video Mailbag.
Q: BoscoH said:
Scott, I'm not a fan of calling audibles from the sideline. Done the normal way, it self-implodes eventually like with that botched snap to MB7's left knee. But Oregon with those silly picture boards... How long before there's a rule against that?
A: I hope a rule is passed banning photos of ESPN personalities on picture boards ASAP.
Q: 611 gayley said:
some plyers took advantage of free agency over the summer and transfered out of sc. that some others like gable, mustain and asbury didn't, i found perplexing. in hindsight do you think any that stayed have regrets and do you think anymore leave will prior to next season
A: Some stayed to get their degree or just because they were comfortable at USC. I would not be surprised if a couple leave after the season. Brandon Carswell will probably review his options although he is playing more this season than last year.
Q: USC owns the Rose Bowl said:
After shutting down formidable offenses like Stanford and USC in the 2nd half of games, how can you still rate Oregon below TCU? The Ducks' offense is executed 50 times better than last season, and the defense is pretty damn stout. Do you actually believe TCU would beat this Oregon team, or do you still go by that logic that you vote based on how you think the team will end the season? After all, you had Texas at #1, who now has home losses to UCLA, Iowa State, and Baylor! Yikes, your judgment of football! Thanks!
A: I think TCU made a nice case for itself by going into Utah and routing the undefeated Utes. I'm very impressed with Oregon too. I won't be surprised if they play each other in the title game. I did have Texas No. 1. But everyone else had Alabama and they've lost 2 games.
Q: $uckaFREE said:
Does the ncaa have any rules in place regarding a student athlete and a sibling that plays pro ball (i.e. Malcolm & Steve Smith, Clay & Casey Matthews)? Does the student athlete have to register w/ compliance and are there any restrictions involved?
A: I'm not aware of any special rule but I'm sure compliance offices emphasize what rules are in place regarding tickets to NFL games, etc., that would be possible issues.
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