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re: Does USC have a chance against Bama?
Posted on 8/18/16 at 2:02 pm to the_watcher
Posted on 8/18/16 at 2:02 pm to the_watcher
Honestly, just based on the things I've read and the reactions I've read from people who I know don't generally talk about a kid this way, I'm totally in line with starting Hurts.
But, frankly, I've wanted a certain guy to start before and it didn't happen and it turned out fine. So really, I'm content with whatever the braintrust decides is the best way to win.
But, frankly, I've wanted a certain guy to start before and it didn't happen and it turned out fine. So really, I'm content with whatever the braintrust decides is the best way to win.
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Posted on 8/18/16 at 2:05 pm to AU_251
They have no chance
Posted on 8/18/16 at 2:14 pm to AU_251
Does USC have a chance against Bama?
Posted on 8/18/16 at 2:20 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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I'm content with whatever the braintrust decides is the best way to win.
I just want it settled by week one.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 2:24 pm to Master of Sinanju
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The 1978 rematch game did not disappoint as USC traveled to Birmingham for a convincing 24-14 road victory. This was the third game of the season for both teams. Southern Cal was truly loaded on both sides of the ball with legends such as Ronnie Lott, Charles White, Anthony Munoz and some kid named Marcus Allen.
Head coach John Robinson claimed his first national championship that year according to the coaches poll while Alabama won the AP national championship with it’s Sugar Bowl win over Penn State.
Both teams finished with one loss, going 11-1, and both teams won their bowl game but in the head-to-head matchup, USC was victorious, so you can decide who was the true champion that year.
Interesting.
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Posted on 8/18/16 at 2:27 pm to AU_251
I'll be pleased if we keep it within 2 touchdowns
Posted on 8/18/16 at 2:51 pm to usc6158
USC has 2 nfl corners, returns their staring online, has arguably the number 1 wr in nation, 2 very good experienced running backs / Bama has arguably top defense in nation, very talented wr group, solid online, possibly elite, but new parts........both starting new quarterback????? Both have talented athletes and first game of the year, could easily come down to turnovers and big plays. Looking forward to a great college football game!!
Posted on 8/18/16 at 2:53 pm to Bamacowboy
I hate it was done neutral site. Both schools have such strong traditions. I'd love to watch it either at The Coliseum or Bryant-Denny. Home-home would have been awesome.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 2:53 pm to SquarePizzaRebel
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I hate it was done neutral site. Both schools have such strong traditions. I'd love to watch it either at The Coliseum or Bryant-Denny. Home-home would have been awesome.
Yep
Posted on 8/18/16 at 3:04 pm to SummerOfGeorge
If only year-to-year matchups were based on this type of history:
Alabama
.718 record all-time (Ranked 6th of 129)
15 National Championships (1st of 129)
63 bowl games (1st of 129)
.589 bowl game record (17th of 129)
64 Consensus All-Americans (6th of 129)
2 Heisman Winners (11th of 129)
326 NFL Draft Picks (10th of 129)
52 NFL 1st Round Picks (5th of 129)
743 Weeks in AP Poll (5th of 129)
74 Weeks at #1 AP Poll (5th of 129)
USC
.700 record all-time (Ranked 8th of 129)
10 National Championships (4th of 129)
52 bowl games (3rd of 129)
.647 bowl game record (8th of 129)
80 Consensus All-Americans (3rd of 129)
*6 Heisman Winners (3rd of 129, *7 if you include Reggie)
493 NFL Draft Picks (1st of 129)
79 NFL 1st Round Draft Picks (1st of 129)
742 Weeks in AP Poll (6th of 129)
91 Weeks at #1 AP Poll (4th of 129)
Alabama
.718 record all-time (Ranked 6th of 129)
15 National Championships (1st of 129)
63 bowl games (1st of 129)
.589 bowl game record (17th of 129)
64 Consensus All-Americans (6th of 129)
2 Heisman Winners (11th of 129)
326 NFL Draft Picks (10th of 129)
52 NFL 1st Round Picks (5th of 129)
743 Weeks in AP Poll (5th of 129)
74 Weeks at #1 AP Poll (5th of 129)
USC
.700 record all-time (Ranked 8th of 129)
10 National Championships (4th of 129)
52 bowl games (3rd of 129)
.647 bowl game record (8th of 129)
80 Consensus All-Americans (3rd of 129)
*6 Heisman Winners (3rd of 129, *7 if you include Reggie)
493 NFL Draft Picks (1st of 129)
79 NFL 1st Round Draft Picks (1st of 129)
742 Weeks in AP Poll (6th of 129)
91 Weeks at #1 AP Poll (4th of 129)
Posted on 8/18/16 at 3:06 pm to AU_251
None. They aren't in Bama's league slick.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 3:32 pm to SquarePizzaRebel
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I hate it was done neutral site. Both schools have such strong traditions. I'd love to watch it either at The Coliseum or Bryant-Denny. Home-home would have been awesome.
I would have gone if it was at Bryant-Denny (I actually really like Tuscaloosa), but I have zero interest is shelling out big dollars to watch on the jumbotron in Jerrysworld
Posted on 8/18/16 at 3:34 pm to AU_251
I know basically nothing about USC. Is Kessler still around or did he move on. I would have liked to see him against Alabama's defense. He put up some big numbers the last couple years.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 3:36 pm to SquarePizzaRebel
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I hate it was done neutral site. Both schools have such strong traditions.
LSU- Tiger Stadium
Wisconsin- Camp Randall
Series played at NRG Stadium and Lambeau Field.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 3:41 pm to Lsuhoohoo
Kessler is done. If he were back this would be a much different game. Felt for Kessler. He had 4 different head coaches (Kiffin, Orgeron, Sarkisian, Helton) during a shitshow.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 3:51 pm to SquarePizzaRebel
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Kessler is done. If he were back this would be a much different game.
Damn I was thinking he was back. Well that changes my outlook on this game.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 4:06 pm to AU_251
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Let's hope for sooner, rather than later. I would love for a young QB to give bama fits and make it a close one. Just don't let it be another bammer blowout, IT'S ALL ON YOU, SINGLE USC FAN ON THIS BOARD
He's got company.
I think Sam Darnold gives us the best chance to win. He isn't as big a threat to go deep as Browne is at QB, but he's a gifted athlete, and can get out of the pocket and make things happen. Defenses hate that shite. I know ours does. Which is why I hope Bama start a statue QB instead of that young fella that can move.
If SC can establish the run, we can win. I don't care how good Bama's secondary is, if SC runs the ball well, the passing game will open up, and we've got some good receivers to complement JuJu Smith.
We actually have depth now, for the first time since the Reggie Bush sanctions. We just don't know how well they'll perform, especially the D-line. I think the LB's are actually pretty beastly. You're going to see Porter Gustin and Odewale Betiku sack whoever is under center for Bama more than a few times.
All this is a huge ask for SC though, seeing as how Bama has arguably the best and deepest front 7 in the nation.
If we do manage to pull off a win, I'd be pretty stoked though. There's no doubt nobody expects us to win. That's actually a good thing from the players' perspective.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 4:09 pm to AU_251
Did Oklahoma?
Posted on 8/18/16 at 4:10 pm to usc6158
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I would have gone if it was at Bryant-Denny (I actually really like Tuscaloosa), but I have zero interest is shelling out big dollars to watch on the jumbotron in Jerrysworld
I'm thinking about going anyway and getting a discounted ticket. Your choice is the sensible one, but I tend to lose my mind a little around the start of the season.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 4:11 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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