Post Game Thoughts...

      There were certainly some bright spots this game as the Trojans hung 50 on the Cougs beating them 50-16. It was the first game that felt like Trojan football again. Barkley made a lot of mistakes however, throwing two picks, where one should have been an easy touchdown after a nice blocked punt. It was 1st down and inside the 15, when Barkley threw a pass over the middle right to a defender. The first half was rough, with a fumble and two INTs, but it also showed us many signs of life. The running game is just amazing, we have 5 backs we can use that can all do damage. Havili was an absolute beast in all aspects of the football game, and he will be a huge factor come Pac-10 play. Robert Woods is also going to be a factor, he is really stepping up, and is making some great grabs. It seems to be that freshman will really help this team out. Robey, Woods, and Baxter are all going to be great Trojans in the future!
       The offensive line was much improved, cutting down the penalties drastically. They also allowed 4 running backs to have big days, which is very rare for that kind of success; It is a very good problem to have though! Nice to see Mitch Mustain get a TD pass in there as well, I was pulling for us to pass a bit more with him in there to show what hes got. Though Washington State is a bad team, winning 50-16 gives this team confidence, and I believe they will show that against Washington. Coach Baxter has me excited about the special teams after Saturday, blocking an extra point, and blocking a punt. The 2-point conversions I can pass on but hey, we may need them one day so practice them while we can.
        Overall, it was a much better showing from the Trojans, and I'm really looking forward to next Saturdays match up with Washington and seeing Coach Sark, and Coach Holt back in the Coliseum. If the Trojan defense can contain Jake Locker running and passing I believe USC can win this one pretty easily. Also I just want to say, it was shocking to see UCLA beat Texas like they did, and Oregon showing that they can be challenged. I was glad to see Bama' win because, personally I do not want Boise or TCU in the national championship game. Also here are the updates from my final predictions....not to shabby...
Red-Wrong
Green-Correct
Predictions:

• Barkley throws 3TD's with no picks. (3TD, 2INT)
• Ronald Johnson catches two of the TD's the other goes to Rhett Ellison (RoJo had one TD)
• Robert Woods has a big day (Ill keep this as right since he had a nice TD catch, 2 for 32 TD)
• Bradford leads the team in rushing (7car 84yds)
• Baxter scores a touchdown  (Did look good though)
• Tyler Scores a touchdown (scored in 1st half)
• One Interception by one of the safeties. (TJ McDonald had a pick)

Score Prediction:       USC- 41
                          Wash St.-  6       (I'll probably never get this right)