01-18-2017, 11:21 AM
My initial thoughts...
While it'll be nice to have the tuneup against Rice, it's unfortunate to play U-S-C so early in season, probably with an untested quarterback. It's a shame that game can't be flipped with San Diego State. (I have to say I like the idea of taking the train down to watch that SDSU game, though. So there's that.)
If Oregon can rebuild a bit, that game's going to be a tough ticket with all the reunion folks in town.
Nice to have the quasi bye week later in the season, I think I'd prefer ditching the Thursday game in favor of a normal bye week. I don't recall Alabama ever playing on Thursday night.
While it'll be nice to have the tuneup against Rice, it's unfortunate to play U-S-C so early in season, probably with an untested quarterback. It's a shame that game can't be flipped with San Diego State. (I have to say I like the idea of taking the train down to watch that SDSU game, though. So there's that.)
If Oregon can rebuild a bit, that game's going to be a tough ticket with all the reunion folks in town.
Nice to have the quasi bye week later in the season, I think I'd prefer ditching the Thursday game in favor of a normal bye week. I don't recall Alabama ever playing on Thursday night.
Please clear the field! The game is not over!