Ok I will come out and say it

[Don]

I think there is a better than fifty percent chance we not only hang with USC I think we actually beat them. I think this is Doug Marrone's Nebraska.

I think our defense will be ranked in the top ten in the country at the end of the year despite the schedule we have. I think Ryan Nassib becomes a top twenty QB in the country by years end. I think our overall offense moves to about a 60 ranked offense or so by years end.

I think with a kicker who can reach the end zone on kickoffs and a special team that is not made up of players who should actually be redshirted I think our special teams at least moves to the respectable category this year. Perhaps even running a kickoff or punt return back and perhaps blocking a punt or two.

I think if we combine all of the best from above for a one day event in the meadowlands I think we actually beat USC.

 

[Toga]

 

[44PRIDE]

 

[Bortukal]

 

[jasjr]

did not know you could type while dreaming...

 

[jasjr]

hey, you never know
are we in a better place now to beat USC than we were to have beaten Nebraska??

 

[dollarbill44]

hey, you never know
are we in a better place now to beat USC than we were to have beaten Nebraska??

I would say we would have a better chance in the Dome. Not so much in MetLife.

 

[bnoro]

If Barkley didn't come back I'd agree with you.

But the reason I plan on tailgating for 6 hours before this game is because I don't expect it to be within 20 points and want to be good and drunk just in case a miracle happens.

 

[RF2044]

If Barkley didn't come back I'd agree with you.

But the reason I plan on tailgating for 6 hours before this game is because I don't expect it to be within 20 points and want to be good and drunk just in case a miracle happens.

I hope we just play as inspired as last year, and make it competitive.

Don't expect much, but hope we rise to the occasion and compete.

 

[TheSpaz]

Win would obviously be great but realistically want to at least be competitive.

 

[cuseclappy]

the usc game is on my birthday and a win would be one hell of a birthday present

with that said..if we beat usc.. ill do a naked lap around the dome

 

[Chip]

If Barkley didn't come back I'd agree with you.

But the reason I plan on tailgating for 6 hours before this game is because I don't expect it to be within 20 points and want to be good and drunk just in case a miracle happens.

Yep. Herby gave out his preseason Herby's. USC had the #1 QB, #1 and #3 WRs. Then add Silas Redd, which is just unnecessary. I think our D is going to be better than last year's but even Alabama or LSU will have trouble stopping USC's offense.

Hopefully we keep it close and respectable. Last year, losing out there by 21, isn't bad compared to how we've fared against some Top 10 teams in the post McNabb era.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

 

[syr02esq]

We lose by at least three touchdowns.

 

[kcsu]

View attachment 1093

best post of the year Sorry Cali sometimes a picture is work a thousand words

 

[Rocco]

Your optimism makes me look pessimistic.

You and tipphill are oil and water. Refreshing to read a ridiculously optimistic post compared to reading a ridiculously pessimistic post. Thank you.

 

[ottodaorange]

I confess that I had the same fantasy, then again stranger things have happened...

 

[Scooch]

Better than 50% chance of beating USC means you think SU are the favorites.

That's funny.

 

[orlandoorange]

 

[690West]

I'm watching the Stanford upset over USC from 2007 right now on Pac12 channel. Stanford were 42 point dogs. We won't be 42 point dogs

 

[jasjr]

Love the Producers...great clip, great scene ridiculously funny movie and perfect for the post!! Otto, very funny even at 5:55 AM. Why am I up?

 

[HeaterCuse22]

Well If it rains like hell it may minimize the air attack and make it a ground and pound game...not that we are fully equipped there either but it could help?

 

[tipphill]

how did we do against northwestern?

 

[CuseCrew08]

There are huge upsets every single year in college football... why not us??

Iowa St didn't have a chance against OKST last year either.

 

[ImperialOrange]