USC will spread the field. Bishop and Vaki are key on defense. Much more than against Cal. Bishop is out the first half. That puts more pressure on Vaki.
He was great on offense and was the difference in the run game. Running backs take a beating. Can we afford to have him less than 100% on defense? I’m torn between making offense better or wearing him out for defense.
You can argue both ways. Cal was caught completely off guard. USC will plan for him. My thoughts are use him more as a decoy to set up play action and don’t wear him out!! Any thoughts?