Jim Vanderhoof

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Good points at at stbone and 22. I would also add the development of Vaki and Bishop. Those two might be the best tackling safeties in the country.

I think they will test Ritchie early. Make him tackle in space. Also test the corners deep. They have some good playmakers that can score quick.

Last year in the CCG we did a good job of containing Williams from getting outside. Keep him in the pocket. We can get a good push inside and pressure him from the middle and throw in some middle blitzes

I agree USC will loose at least 2 games.

Fun posts to read. Thanks Miami for the USC fan board update .

This game big for them. They are still undefeated in conference and can’t afford to loose another game to make it to the CFP.

Thanks Miami!! Interesting numbers. Since viewership rules college football. We need to stay relevant to have a shot at the super league.

Side note: Sanders was complaining about 8:00 pm start. Wait until he gets an 8:30 November game. He will head back to Florida or the south. Remember the infamous late night Utah -Wyoming game with Urban? He…[Read more]

I don’t disagree Charlie. I think we will see first half how much we miss Bishop. The backups are really good at safety and lb. They are inexperienced and playing against USC is not a good time to see.

Barton Vaki and Bishop are exceptional. They might be able to sneak a play or two in with Barton at TE. USC is licking their chops at our inept offense.

Outstanding discussion. Lots of valid points. Let’s all respect each other’s opinions even if you disagree.”Nobody’s right if everybodys wrong”. Buffalo Springfield would say.

My 2 cents is we have seen the most success over the years with power backs. TT JJ Moss Booker etc. Why recruit smaller running backs that have different styles and expec…[Read more]

I agree red rocks. USC has toughest offense ( besides Washington) to defend. They spread the field and make safeties and dbs tackle in space. Vaki and Bishop are all American type talents along with Barton.

Richie Snowden backup lbs are not the same caliber. Wearing out our best defenders on offense gives them twice the chance of injury or lose…[Read more]

Good point Charlie. It’s amazing how much better the O line becomes with a few completed passes.

Vaki is to valuable on defense. Cal is not USC. USC spreads the field and the defensive backfield has more space to cover. He will get worn out on D. Ludwig surprised Cal but USC will be ready.

With Bishop out the first half we need him to play well. Richie is going to get tested early. He can certainly help on offense which we need but I think…[Read more]

I agree. I thought Parks would be money this year. Plus adding Pittman and Matthews would help.

Parks dropped a couple against OSU and has disappeared. Pittman has been a no show. Only Matthews has stepped up.

I think it’s safe to say we won’t be WR U anytime soon.

Our backs are against the wall. We seem to play better when we are the underdog. Whitt Scalley and Ludwig will have us ready to play.

I think we see a different USC team. They have not forgot last years loss that cost them the CFP. They always have talent but not enough effort. Tough task ahead. We are supposed to lose so the pressure falls on…[Read more]

Good points plainsute. Vaki is a key this week on defense. Especially if Bishop is out. SC will be ready for him on offense. Maybe use him as a decoy for play action.

In the CCG last year the d ends didn’t let Williams get outside. Hold contain. Let the the d line get the push up the middle for pressure. Throw in some blitzes with Barton and R…[Read more]

We need Bishop to start the game. Last year they attacked the perimeter and made our safeties and corners tackle in space. Plus we tried to pressure and sack Williams.

Second game we adjusted to the perimeter and contained Williams. Make him throw from the pocket. He plays much better in scramble mode. When he gets out of the pocket he is dangerous.7

I would say Tuttle. Not only was he bust but possibly cost us Zach Wilson.

Well said Miami. Cam is the alpha dog. He is the leader and others will follow. Just his presence make us better. Not to mention his knowledge of the playbook.

Receivers and tight ends work harder to get open. The San Diego State game was a prime example. Defense can’t just play the run.

He may not have the greatest arm and running will be l…[Read more]

Well said Nashville. We should all be proud.