USC 32 Michigan 18

[Hearsay]

I think USC-Ohio St. would have been a highly entertaining game. Its too bad they choked versus UCLA.

 

Fight On!

[Boucher]

They broke the oldest rule in college football. One that is above the BCS. Never, never, never lose late. If ya gotta lose, lose early.:thumb:

 

Not losing 2 times is an even bigger rule than not losing late.

[cshs81]

Weren't there folks on here telling me that USC had no business going into the championship game over UM despite USC's strong performance against a tougher schedule? You cannot discount tough schedules and "annoint their rear ends" as Denny Green said.

[LSURock]

Losing 2 times is an even bigger rule than losing late.

You are correct. Everything fell into place for them to overcome the first loss. That second one was the killer. Final game. Rival. Single digit offensive output. National TV. It doesn't get much worse than that.

[mobaar]

Based on what I saw the Trojans do against Michigan, Notre Dame, Arkansas, and Nebraska, I think many will question if Florida is truly a better team than USC.

 

Based on what the Trojans did against Oregon State and UCLA, they eliminated themselves from that discussion.

 

I think USC is capable of beating anyone on a given day (along with a few other teams) but their inconsistency killed them.

[cvillecat]

Lloyd Carr

:laugh: :lol: A Kodak moment!!!

[Boucher]

Based on what the Trojans did against Oregon State and UCLA, they eliminated themselves from that discussion.

 

I think USC is capable of beating anyone on a given day (along with a few other teams) but their inconsistency killed them.

 

Much like my favorite pro team.

[Guest Bluto]

Both return just about everyone.

So what? UK returns almost everyone, and yet, on the UK threads some posters (LSURock comes to mind) don't think that returning most of your players means that you will improve over this year...

[H]

Based on what the Trojans did against Oregon State and UCLA, they eliminated themselves from that discussion.

 

I think USC is capable of beating anyone on a given day (along with a few other teams) but their inconsistency killed them.

 

 

I agree. The way college football is set up, you can't lose late and expect no ill effects. You also can't be inconsistent.

[Boucher]

The last 5 years UM is 2-8 in the last 2 games of the season (OSU & Bowl). Speaks pretty loudly.

[cvillecat]

Safe bet. We'll see. Replacing Troy Smith is a LOT harder than filling in LBs...

I agree. It is always tough to replace the starting QB especially the type of player Smith was. QB is a tough position to just step into.

Michigan, Penn State have loads of talent returning. Florida is in the same situation in the SEC. UK also has some nice young talent that shows a lot of promise. College football looks good for next season.

[bugatti]

The last 5 years UM is 2-8 in the last 2 games of the season (OSU & Bowl). Speaks pretty loudly.

Ouch...

[Boucher]

Rematch next year for the Title...

 

How come UM fans are always wanting a rematch? :lol:

[bugatti]

Watching the game and USC the past few seasons, it is apparent the talent level at USC is far better than anywhere else. USC will most likely return to the title game next season, imo.

[Booge]

How come UM fans are always wanting a rematch? :lol:

 

:lol: