Bgriff, that was the worst and most homeristic breakdown I've ever seen in my life.
1. How can you ever put Boeckman above another QB? You've seen him for three games, and he's only been impressive for one half of a game. And, as I remember correctly, USC is kind of known to develop pretty good QBs as of late. And if Sanchez isn't impressive, don't forget Aaron Corp, and Mitch Mustain (who will be eligible to play next year). All three were top recruits when they came out of prep school, and beyond that, have an offensive coach that pushes the envelope.
2. I like your instant coronation of Wells/Saine. While they both look great, it's been, once again against three unimpressive teams. On the other hand, USC just last week put up 300+ rushing yards at Nebraska. Not only that, but while we have two or three All-American running backs on the roster they have seven. That's right SEVEN running backs that could start on any team in the nation. Stafon Johnson was just one guy who stepped up, they still have a versatile Joe McNight. And there's no reason to expect them to not get another stud RB or QB this year.
3. Wow, fantastic, slight edge to OSU on the receivers. I'm sorry, do we have all country wide receivers that I don't know about? Sure, they're solid, and their numbers look pretty, but they don't have the speed, athleticism, or offensive system that Vidal Hazelton, Patrick Turner, and David Ausberry. They happened to have some good WR coaches too, seeing as how they just plug guys in to set Pac-10 receiving records - not easy to do.
For 5 years in a row, USC has been able to win the Pac-10, and it's no secret it's because they have defense. Experience, no experience, it just doesn't matter with Pete Carroll, he has so many athletes that it even puts a school as stacked as OSU to shame. We'd have to depend on our defense in the series, as that will be our saving grace.
Also, in that 5-6 year run while Carroll has been there, they've lost nary a game at home. So, one would imagine that experience is going to have a hard time overcoming talent and home field advantage. I'd be prepared, even with a great class coming in, for a bad loss heading out there, because that's all anyone's received in the Colosseum lately.
The Tressel-Carroll match up will definitely be the most intriguing, because even with the Vest's Success, he has come up short in the wins, and titles department. Seeing these two square off will surely be the highlight of that year.
