[pcgoode]

I feel pretty good about beating the Bruins after watching the USC vs UCLA game last night.  UCLA was ok at times (they had a lot of penalties and gave up a lot of sacks), but USC really defeated themselves.  The number of missed tackles was incredible - had to be in the mid-twenties.  Getting behind so early as USC did (an interception on the first play from scrimmage, and a fumble in the first quarter, both of which led to UCLA touchdowns), and a number of blocked kicks by UCLA really killed Trojans.  I think our guys have a much better defense and are much better coached than Trojans.  The Bruin defense didn't seem that great - I think Trojans did themselves in by some poor play calling.

[pcgoode]

I feel pretty good about beating the Bruins after watching the USC vs UCLA game last night.  UCLA was ok at times (they had a lot of penalties and gave up a lot of sacks), but USC really defeated themselves.  The number of missed tackles was incredible - had to be in the mid-twenties.  Getting behind so early as USC did (an interception on the first play from scrimmage, and a fumble in the first quarter, both of which led to UCLA touchdowns), and a number of blocked kicks by UCLA really killed Trojans.  I think our guys have a much better defense and are much better coached than Trojans.  The Bruin defense didn't seem that great - I think Trojans did themselves in by some poor play calling.