[Snevens88]

and no one seems to wanna discuss either matchup

[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.

[HoulihansTX]

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.

[HoulihansTX]

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.

[HoulihansTX]

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.

[HoulihansTX]

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]

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.

[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.