Let’s begin to think what are the KEYS for the USC Football Team this upcoming season, here are my four keys for this season:
1. O-line — much like the past 2 years, EVERYTHING this season depends on the O-line. Personally, I think the pressure of a winning season is on the O-linemen. Line play is as much talent as it is want and desire. These guys have to come out strong and want to crush whoever is in front of them. You can’t play timidly on the line. The O-line must come together and play together as a unit. Time to step up boys. Blake needs a strong O-line to perform at the level where Spurrier needs it.
2. Defense must stop run — Our defense projects to be the best we’ve had in a long time. The secondary is still a little of a question mark but not a weakness by any means. We must stop the run…it is simple. We can not allow McFad and others to put up big rushing games.
3. ‘Carpe Diem’ Blake – Blake hasn’t had the luxury of ever playing behind a good OL in college but I’m quite confident if he gets that protection, he will look much more like that QB we saw vs Ark. Blake also seems like the type of QB that plays best when he’s hungry. When he first came out in ’05, he had a lot to prove and being an inexperienced QB making his debut for Steve Spurrier certainly brought a LOT of pressure. After sitting on the bench for most of the ’06 season and getting his chance to come in at halftime against Arkansas, he also played his best. I think Blake can be a All SEC Guy and this is the year to step up. We got the running backs that can do their job so Blake do yours -spread the ball around and air it out sometimes. Keep the defense in check and we should count up 8-9 wins this year.
4. Defense and Special Teams must create – This means simply that the defense needs to create turnovers, run some fumbles / INTs back and don’t give up on 3rd and long. The Special Teams unit must create opportunities for the offense. Block a punt or FG. Run a TD back on kickoffs or punts and establish great field position.
What are your keys to this upcoming season? What did I miss? Comments?
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