2011 USC Football Behind Enemy Lines
Q&A With Utah Writers
This week, the Utah Utes head west to face the USC Trojans for the first time in the regular season since 1948. It also marks the inaugural game of the Pac-12 Conference.
Each team enters the contest with a spotless 1-0 record, but neither squad won in the manner it would have preferred.
After producing three Barkley-to-Woods touchdown connections before halftime,the Trojans were completely shut out in the second half of the opener. The Utes also struggled to assert itself offensively. Despite turning in a two-touchdown effort, Utes quarterback Jordan Wynn threw for just 101 yards, as Utah posted a mere three points in the entire second half.
Neither team is satisfied with its early play. With that said, there were some bright spots. Utah newcomer running back John White IV played extraordinarily well in his first D-1 game. The Utes’ defense also shone, but it did compete against an FCS school in Montana State. USC’s defense similarly played well, but was given the good fortune of facing a first-year quarterback (Minnesota’s Marqueis Gray played receiver last season) with an unproven arm. Read more >>
2011 USC Football Behind Enemy Lines
Q&A With Minnesota Writers
The USC Trojans open their 2011 campaign on Saturday at the Los Angeles Coliseum, as they take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
These teams met last season in a game that was close for most of the way. The Gophers led 14-13 with under six minutes to go in the 3rd quarter before Robert Woods’ 97-yard kickoff return swung the momentum to the Trojan side for good. USC would win it 32-21, with Allen Bradford contributing 131 yards on the ground.
This year, however, the Trojans face a very different Gopher squad. Boasting a brand new head coach and starting quarterback, the Gophers hope to leave their 2010 struggles behind. Read more >>