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Today in opponent attrition: USC - pcgoode - 08-21-2013
Too many to name! 21 unable to practice, and many additional who are no-go for contact. Unbelieveable.
http://usc.scout.com/2/1318163.html
Re: Today in opponent attrition: Under Stanford Control - washingtonismoney - 08-21-2013
Don't underestimate them, that's all I'll say.
Re: Today in opponent attrition: Under Stanford Control - Roberton3 - 08-21-2013
(08-21-2013, 11:28 AM)pcgoode link Wrote:Too many to name! 21 unable to practice, and many additional who are no-go for contact. Unbelieveable.
http://Under Stanford Control.scout.com/2/1318163.html
I really wish players on Pac-12 teams would wait until after playing their non-conference games before getting injured.
Edit: After posting, I took a quick look at USC's non-conference schedule. They don't play ND until mid-season, and the rest of their non-conference schedule is soft enough that they should be able to win even with two dozen players out with injuries...
Re: Today in opponent attrition: Under Stanford Control - OutsiderFan - 08-21-2013
I thought these "attrition threads" were for players who have either left or suffered season-ending injuries?
Re: Today in opponent attrition: Under Stanford Control - JohnR34231 - 08-21-2013
(08-21-2013, 12:20 PM)washingtonismoney link Wrote:Don't underestimate them, that's all I'll say.
Yeah, there's just too much raw talent on U$C's roster to underestimate them.
Not that familiar with their current personnel, but why do I have this feeling that virtually every one of their 22 starters was a highly rated prospect coming out of high school?
If K.iffin ever learns how to coach, or even if they just happen to have a really good day, they could be dangerous.
Re: Today in opponent attrition: Under Stanford Control - washingtonismoney - 08-21-2013
(08-21-2013, 12:36 PM)JPRI link Wrote:If Kiffen ever learns how to coach, or even if they just happen to have a really good day, they could be dangerous.
I'm not even sure you can conclude 100% that Kiff's a bad coach. Literature's Greatest Losers were impressive in 2011 (if a bit overrated).
Re: Today in opponent attrition: Under Stanford Control - Bruce Wang - 08-21-2013
(08-21-2013, 11:28 AM)pcgoode link Wrote:Too many to name! 21 unable to practice, and many additional who are no-go for contact. Unbelieveable.
Totally believable. My guess is that LaneViolation is keeping starters out of harm's way out of an abundance of caution. The scholarship restrictions have cost them depth. Remember they had that touch football spring game.
Re: Today in opponent attrition: Under Stanford Control - JohnR34231 - 08-21-2013
(08-21-2013, 12:38 PM)washingtonismoney link Wrote:[quote author=JPRI link=topic=8267.msg66165#msg66165 date=1377113781]
If Kiffen ever learns how to coach, or even if they just happen to have a really good day, they could be dangerous.
I'm not even sure you can conclude 100% that Kiff's a bad coach. Literature's Greatest Losers were impressive in 2011 (if a bit overrated).
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Yeah, they had an impressive record in 2011, but they should have an impressive record, given the talent advantage they have over most of their opponents.
You're right though, K.iffen is probably a better coach than a lot of people give him credit for. And the upset of the Ducks in Eugene was impressive, even though U$C was holding on by their fingernails as time ran down.
Re: Today in opponent attrition: Under Stanford Control - washingtonismoney - 08-21-2013
(08-21-2013, 01:16 PM)JPRI link Wrote:Yeah, they had an impressive record in 2011, but they should have an impressive record, given the talent advantage they have over most of their opponents.
Even granting the premise, they'll also have a talent advantage over most of their opponents this year too.
Re: Today in opponent attrition: Under Stanford Control - pcgoode - 08-21-2013
I agree with Oustider Fan that these threads are usually about players being lost for the season or retiring etc., but I believe Lane Kiffen has a no-comment policy on injuries. I started the thread with the thought that the sheer number of players banged up has to be indicative of at least some long-term or season ending injuries. Once the season starts and USC goes to their new closed practices policy, the only way we'll know for sure if someone is fit for playing is if they step onto the field on game day, whether it be for a specific game or more.
Re: Today in opponent attrition: Under Stanford Control - fullmetal - 08-21-2013
I drafted Nelson Agholor and Silas Redd in my college fantasy league. No one other than Marqise Lee was picked...I suspect everyone is counting U$C out.
Re: Today in opponent attrition: Under Stanford Control - JohnR34231 - 08-21-2013
(08-21-2013, 01:18 PM)washingtonismoney link Wrote:[quote author=JPRI link=topic=8267.msg66169#msg66169 date=1377116164]
Yeah, they had an impressive record in 2011, but they should have an impressive record, given the talent advantage they have over most of their opponents.
Even granting the premise, they'll also have a talent advantage over most of their opponents this year too.
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No argument there. As long as a U$C coach can find his bottom with both hands, he should have a pretty decent record.