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Fight On for ‘ol SC ✌️

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Alberto looks a lot like Fernando…

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I’m not usually one to be super critical but I seriously can’t believe Dylan Lonergan is a Big 10 QB…

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@TheTrojanBlade ✅

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I think you mean 1000.

[Gabriel Greenlee @TheTrojanBlade]

USC might score 100 on Rutgers

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@Tynezphoto Head turning is all about positioning and speed. Hill had both here.

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One highlight on the back end was true freshman FR CB Elbert Hill. SJSU tries to stretch the field vertically on a double move and Hill matches the WR stride for stride. He is in great position and avoids PI by getting his head around to find the ball. Textbook:

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@TrojanLakerLA @AugustWest1967 exactly

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Based on the changes from last week, it seems like the Trojans are getting healthier with the likes of Tanook Hines, Jahkeem Stewart, Braylan Shelby and Kendarius Reddick back in the lineup.

True freshman WR Tron Baker now listed at OR with Corey Simms and Tanook Hines

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@AugustWest1967 Still think Chasen is very good in man situations. He had some really soft zone reps on Saturday but that will improve.

Would love to see Graham stay at SAF. I think Hill or M. Williams could give you enough at NB. Can’t have Urlacher and Pierce on the field at the same time.

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@707hunter63 💯

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GAME PREDICTION:

SC runs it more explosively than last week and spreads the ball around to a deep skill group. Defense shuts down FSU’s run game, forcing their new QB to step up. Pass rush comes alive in a big way. SC controls both lines and wins dominantly.

FINAL: 45-16 USC

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@707hunter63 I'm not so sure. FSU will present a legit test on both lines and after last week I expect a statement to be made. I'd expect some rotation late in the 4th.

Louisiana will be worse than both SJSU and FSU so they'll probably save the last rotation game for that one.

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@usccardinalbold Agonizingly close to two last Saturday. Expecting a few on Friday.

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QB Power For Centuries

[AzBuckGuy @AzBuckGuy]

Ball States QB is a 5’10” 250lbs 👀😳

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SR RB Waymond Jordan said yesterday film study w/ Coach Jones was “brutal.” This clip shows why: Jordan does good by bouncing this one outside, but Mosley/Baker don't get to their blocks cleanly and Jordan hesitates. This week expect USC to break a couple of these:

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@TheeCoachO Know the down and distance. This is a 3rd down, obvious passing situation. Calling man to the boundary and zone to the field is a good call. SC still has run numbers in the box too. Not sure what the problem is.

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@AugustWest1967 I still think Jontez is CB1 but Hill has the ability to be the best no doubt.

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@Tynezphoto Riley kept the play calling extremely conservative/vanilla. Interested to see how these guys look once the playbook opens up.

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Another pass catcher who stood out was SO WR Corey Simms. His strength after the catch was impressive and his awareness to get negative on hitch routes makes him an easy target. More examples below:

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@MarcKulkin @katieryan209 @uscfb @SchraderOn3 thanks!

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Can someone confirm when the Bloom Center will be open on Friday? Last I heard was 3 hours before kick but idk if that's correct. @katieryan209 @uscfb @SchraderOn3 @MarcKulkin

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@Emekagotsoouul He’ll be fine. Talented young kid seeing his first college action.