USC-ORE...TEX-OSU...all ranked.

**HoulihansTX** · 10-28-09, 06:46 AM

TX and Oregon wins.

OSU has no D, and is missing key offensive components.

Oregon is home. Period. We have already seen Barkley perform in hostile environments, he is still a True Freshman. USC couldnt stop the run against Oregon State, so I predict they will struggle with the option. Brutal schedule for USC so far, but haven't faced D of Oregon's caliber yet.

Take that to the bank.

**teaserpleaser** · 10-28-09, 07:08 AM

nothing really to discuss its my big play of the week USC -3 & big play on USC ML are my plays of the week... love the Trojans right here Better everything on the Trojans Coaching,QB, o-line, D-line, everything + they have something to play for 3 straight losing trips to Eugene and the pac-10 standings on the line. Trojans already lost their pac-10 game for the year probably going to be double digit Trojan win. only thing i dont like is the read option but i think USC will shut that down and make masoli beat them throwing which i dont think he can do. Might Parlay Texas ML with USC ML maybe oklahoma st offense is is very good but their defense is garbage. even with the facilitys the Ducks have (they are awesome must be nice having phil knight's nike $$$ ) Ducks are a solid team but they still arent getting the talent that USC gets not even close really you'll see that saturday.

**teaserpleaser** · 10-28-09, 07:46 AM

question is simple who of the Ducks starters offensive and defensive Transfers to USC and gets playing time? None of them are starting on the Trojans so we'll talk playing time. Ducks stars Masoli doubt it not a good enough passer to beat out aaron corp or mitch mustain let alone barkley. The ducks rb james hes good and explosive but he'd be stuck behind the USC log jam of rbs. The ducks best pro prospect imo(with blount sidelined) Ed dickson the stud tight end he would be in a fight with blake ayles to backup anthony Mccoy. Casey matthews would probably play some and have a shot at starting guy should have went to usc like his brother anyways. who starts for USC that couldnt start for the Ducks? name one guy,there you go enjoy the game.

**HoulihansTX** · 10-28-09, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by teaserpleaser

question is simple who of the Ducks starters offensive and defensive Transfers to USC and gets playing time? None of them are starting on the Trojans so we'll talk playing time. Ducks stars Masoli doubt it not a good enough passer to beat out aaron corp or mitch mustain let alone barkley. The ducks rb james hes good and explosive but he'd be stuck behind the USC log jam of rbs. The ducks best pro prospect imo(with blount sidelined) Ed dickson the stud tight end he would be in a fight with blake ayles to backup anthony Mccoy. Casey matthews would probably play some and have a shot at starting guy should have went to usc like his brother anyways. who starts for USC that couldnt start for the Ducks? name one guy,there you go enjoy the game.

This is a lame argument, since USC has the best collection of talent every year. Until they start playing the SEC every game USC wont see the same talent on the other team.

Oregon plays a unique style of O, has a stout D, and is at home. Autzen Stadium gives the home team a unique advantage rarely seen on the west coast. I liken it to SEC, and Big Ten home advantages. Huge stadium, with loud & smart crowd that knows when to be loud.

**teaserpleaser** · 10-28-09, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by HoulihansTX

This is a lame argument, since USC has the best collection of talent every year. Until they start playing the SEC every game USC wont see the same talent on the other team.

Oregon plays a unique style of O, has a stout D, and is at home. Autzen Stadium gives the home team a unique advantage rarely seen on the west coast. I liken it to SEC, and Big Ten home advantages. Huge stadium, with loud & smart crowd that knows when to be loud.

Lame is going to win me alot of money and has so far i always take the talent/recruiting edge big part of my homework and has worked for me thus far i dont do this for fun. The spread read option is hard to stop yeah i understand it well the ducks system but what if that isnt breaking off big chunks with USC being 5th agains the rush and all. Masoli has to pass now its cold or hot with that guy, Autzen is crazy but dont see the Trojans getting rattled... Barkley isnt your normal Freshman he was made for games like this what other freshman goes into the horseshoe and comes out with a W? yeah i know he was 48% with 1 pick no tds but he handled himself well and it was his 2nd game he looks and plays alot better now. you put your money on a stadium and system vs the better coach and players

**HoulihansTX** · 10-28-09, 08:38 AM

I like a unique O, better than a pro style O. Gives the opposing team a number of disadvantages when having to retool the D, in order to get ready for a O they haven't faced all year.

Oregons D is stout, and they are facing a simplistic O in USC. USC's style is "we have more talent, so we can run a pro style and we will out athlete you." I like a good D at home vs. that style. I expect Barkley to have an avg game like he did vs Ohio State. And those long runs USC had vs. Oregon St. wont come as easy on the road.

**teaserpleaser** · 10-28-09, 08:44 AM

ok fair enough lets see whats really lame come game time fans,stadium, unique offense vs Speed,size,depth,talent,Better Coach

**HoulihansTX** · 10-28-09, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by teaserpleaser

ok fair enough lets see whats really lame come game time fans,stadium, unique offense vs Speed,size,depth,talent,Better Coach

Game on. I was not going to wager on this game, but you hooked me. Oregon ML it is.

**teaserpleaser** · 10-28-09, 08:50 AM

**HoulihansTX** · 10-28-09, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by teaserpleaser

ok fair enough lets see whats really lame come game time fans,stadium, unique offense vs Speed,size,depth,talent,Better Coach

I wouldnt be so sure about the talent difference either. Oregon is playing same teams USC has, but blowing them out by wider margins. Plus their D has been better of late.

And let me add some square angles, excuse me for this. 5-0 ATS streak, and has out-rushed opposing teams by at least 130 yards, in this run. They are square but still facts. I didnt want to have those as my initial arguments, since those angles are not the crux of my stance.

OREGON ML.

**BigdaddyQH** · 10-28-09, 10:14 AM

Oregon has not played Ohio State in Columbus or Notre Dame in South Bend. Their one tough game was a loss, at Boise State. This game has no secrets. USC has the superior talent and coaching, but tend to do poorly in these situations and in Oregon. If USC plays their A game they win no matter what Oregon does. If USC does not play their A game they lose, unless Oregon completely falls apart and gives away the game. I do not play USC,for or fade, in any game because USC is my alma mater, but if I did, this game would be a definate pass.

**teaserpleaser** · 10-28-09, 11:18 AM

im just going to put a trash bucket of candy outside and pay the neighbor kid to hand it out....no way im missing this one on halloween night. Alot of people in vegas and media calling for the Trojans to lose hope pete is using this.

**HoulihansTX** · 10-31-09, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by HoulihansTX

TX and Oregon wins. OSU has no D, and is missing key offensive components. Oregon is home. Period. We have already seen Barkley perform in hostile environments, he is still a True Freshman. USC couldnt stop the run against Oregon State, so I predict they will struggle with the option. Brutal schedule for USC so far, but haven't faced D of Oregon's caliber yet. Take that to the bank.