Inside the Trojans' Huddle: Wisconsin recap, Minnesota preview

[@christenragland8982]

USC is giving up 15.2 a game. Def is is playing great ball

[@JohnSturgell]

McKinney makes good point. Our OL will not be better than mediocre. Now we know for sure. Lincoln will need to work around it as best he can.

[@sackofmojojr.1758]

Does anyone know Eric Gentry’s status for the Minnesota game and the extent of his injury?

[@RJ_Focused]

Let’s put an end to the comparisons with Pete Carroll's USC teams. The current Trojans squad just couldn’t neutralize Michigan’s strengths. Wisconsin had open receivers, but their quarterback struggled with accuracy. While this USC team is solid, we need to pump the brakes on the comparisons for now. Hopefully, they’ll continue to improve and start delivering more complete performances.

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

Lincoln Riley is NEVER going to compare to Pete Carroll. Pete actually was one of the favorites to win a National Title in his 3rd year. Lincoln Riley is NOT winning a National Title in his 3rd year or any year.

[@BrittCoin]

Get creative. Use what you got. Start practicing a package with your best pass blockers (from o line, WRs, TEs) and have Maiava at QB with Joyner/Marks. Load the box and rush strong side. For 4th and 4 or shorter.

[@BrittCoin]

QB pitches or keeps.

[@TonyB-rv9qd]

Great Podcast👍 I agree totally with Marc on his analysis on the Offensive side🏈 and his assessment on more pressure defensively on the QB. We have a young offensive line that's going to have to step it up mentally and physically! They're battle tested and have to adjust to the Conference Officiating in being more aggressive in "Holding" their blocks.✌️

[@littlesame]

A reminder, our defense was also in the sleepwalking mode in first half, it’s not just offense. And let’s also give flowers to Coach Henny, Entz, Nua and Belk

[@philipcooper3330]

I like Eric’s assessment of the O Line. We got some young pieces that are being mixed and matched. Coach Henson knows what he’s doing and it handling the matter. The group as a whole can and will continue to work their asses off in practice and they will improve. By the end of the year, come playoff time, this unit will be a strength.

[@TonyB-rv9qd]

I get what you're saying, my concern is that of development as 2nd and 3rd year players. In this Conference I see 3 and 4 star OL players in year 2 and 3 more developed playing as a cohesive unit.

[@philipcooper3330]

@@TonyB-rv9qd I agree, but remember, theres 2 freshman and 1 junior and a group of youngsters behind them. This is a young work in progress here. Time and hard work will correct there issues I believe.

[@DontbeahaterbeaHatton]

Agreed. Why do we need to wait until halftime to make adjustments? Call it out after the first 3 or 4 series on both sides of the ball make them then. Waiting too long against Nebraska or Rutgers and Def Penn ST could be a disaster.

[@walterclarke382]

The Moss fumble was do to a delayed blitz which Paige didn't pickup.

[@Jomari702]

Surprised branch isn’t getting more explosive plays made for him

[@smedleybutler8787]

The Big Ten officials are going to let the players play 🚩 When USC played Michigan only one team got the memo.

[@littlesame]

Facts!

[@heinzbaron9129]

The "memo" being that no penalties were going to be called on Michigan now matter how egregious the foul was. It was pathetic. On a neutral field SC easily beats UM.

[@aprasad2645]

I miss the "5 Things" segment. Will you bring it back at some point? Your analysis of the game afterwards was always so insightful.

[@smedleybutler8787]

I think Rutgers offensive line is the best in the Big Ten

[@RealJoeDavis]

Nobody is saying it but the saftey Shaw was suppose to help corner!!! He step up to help on inside route. When your a saftey your responsible to not let anyone get behind you!!

[@KamLife1]

I was saying that also, is was cover 1 high safety. Shaw should be helping out a little on that, he totally came off to grab the inside route when Greedy vAnce easily had him. Coverage bust

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

I saw that too. Christian Pierce should be backing up the safeties with Zion Branch. Not slow, and confused Shaw.

[@MidnightBibleStudy]

Kevin Bruce is missed on the show.

[@igorkatsman7906]

Never mind defensive 2nd half adjustments - can you adjust the volume on the stream already so that we don't jump every time Eric starts talking and then strain to hear what Chris has to say?!! This issue was brought up many times before by different viewers. Please fix it! Pretty please! Love you guys! Fight On!

[@ChristopherBishop-w1b]

I’m not having any issues with the volume. Are you sure it’s not on your side?

[@barryfisher4734]

@@ChristopherBishop-w1b Me neither.

[@christiangonzalez4035]

Yeah! This free podcast isn't enough! We want perfect audio, too! *sarcasm* Seriously appreciate you fellas! Great show!

[@bobmarconi5807]

@@christiangonzalez4035

[@bobmarconi5807]

Bob replied, “No kidding!”.

[@Fattbank]

Chris didn't say name of Zachariah Branch during the podcast. I'm shocked! Shocked!

[@barryfisher4734]

Hmm, better or worse. I think better. They got there 1st Big 10 win. The O line is concerning but improving, the O struggled in the 1st half but was moving the ball and the D looked a little too much like last year the first couple of series with a receiver breaking out for a TD and a couple of big holes up the middle. But the business like way this team figures it out and takes over a game in the 2nd half. And they play hard. I love watching this D when they get their adjustments in and just choke a team to death in the 2nd half. I'm still sulking over the Michigan game the way they dominated the 2nd half and just lapsed at the end. But they really bullied Michigan 2nd half and now Wisconsin 2nd half.

[@Maljones4655]

I think having Lemon out there against Winconsin would had helped. The threat of all four sophomores will help the passing game

[@brentoniverson1020]

Receivers aren't creating enough separation?

[@JohnSturgell]

or Miller does not have enough time?

[@smedleybutler8787]

I'd like to see Noa switch to DT

[@LVraider67]

Can you imagine how good the Offense would be if the O-line was good

[@daviddurbin2554]

I'm surprised you guys ignored the elephant in the room. Zach Branch has become a liability on special teams instead of a weapon, especially on punt returns. Something needs to be fixed regarding that issue.

[@Thankyou423.3]

We are taking literally no shots down field

[@smedleybutler8787]

They don't have the time

[@Thankyou423.3]

@@smedleybutler8787 I would disagree it takes 3 steps and a hitch to throw a deep ball

[@ronniegonzales6796]

You all asked Lincoln to change uo the offense to allow the defense more time on the sidelines resting. The offense was scoring too quickly you said. Now he adjusted and the defense is well rested for 2nd half ..

[@PhatLvis]

Branch was actually OPEN on the INT (or rather, had beaten is man and was starting to separate); would've been off to the races, but for Moss's egregious, off-line underthrow directly to the DB positioned between QB and wideout. (SC's DBs might want to take notes: the Wisconsin defender made the play because he Looked At The Quarterback, instead of gluing his eyes to the receiver, oblivious to the ball's whereabouts.) Moss has a tendency to throw short balls in the dirt - easy passes where he kind of chokes, like the panicked shovel pass at Michigan and various screens & short routes last week. But then again he'll air out a 40-yard bull's-eye to Ja'Kobi Lane or Robinson. Plus he's tough and has shown a propensity for rising to the occasion (usually). Moss (with Riley as an accomplice) may wind up hospitalizing half his receiving corps on throws over the middle, or not-so quick outs to the sideline where Marks, Hudson, Branch and McCree have been sitting ducks - and have paid the price. Aside from Woody Marks' expropriation of the football from Michigan's probably-still-stunned lineman (likely an unbeatable feat), Moss's TD run is SC's play of the year thus far (Hudson's impossible catch notwithstanding).

[@B_3_3_3]

Man Wisconsin was up 21-10, imagine if number 16 does not fumble that punt return and they went down the field again

[@elvinware8033]

And what if Zach doesn't muff his punt return?what if Jay fair doesn't drop that pass...what if?

[@B_3_3_3]

@@elvinware8033 it’s OK for Wisconsin to make mistakes, but SC is supposed to be a conference contender. Seemed like a close game to me until that dropped punt by #16

[@sackofmojojr.1758]

Yes, we were down 21-10 to Wisconsin. But Minnesota was down 21-0 to Michigan and came back to almost (could have/should have) won the game. It’s going to be a tough game in Minneapolis on Saturday and we shouldn’t be taking these guys lightly. Pray for dry and warm weather. Does anyone know what Eric Gentry’s status is for the Minnesota game and the extent of his injury? FTFO!!!

[@bobspringer3372]

@@B_3_3_3🙄

[@rwrae72]

Imagine if Moss did not throw the INT against michigan....

[@walterclarke382]

Wisconsin did a good job picking up the blitz on that 64yd pass.

[@TimSilvett]

Seems like Deuce drops his first pass. What do you see?

[@waldosilas919]

Might have to go o In the TP for O linemen next year. The two that are playing well are gone after this season.

[@charlesgordon7212]

dl is much easier to gain quicker results. OL takes multiple seasons to jell,Texas is good example.

[@davidkeeling4419]

Am I the only one that notices specifically the team underperforms in the 1st half? That with the exception of the Utah St. game, we have to come from behind in the 2nd half? What seems to be the mental problem with the players and based it keeps happening, what is the hardship with the coaching staff trying to fix it?

[@TheCloudShaman]

There is no rhythm. Also, Joyner should get more playing time.

[@johnnyretro84]

that was a night game.

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

These first half deficits, 14-3 @ Michigan, 21-10 vs Wisconsin, is UNSUSTAINABLE. Lincoln Riley needs to get his head out his ass and PREPARE his team to play. He's 1-1 in these come from behind games. 🙄

[@byrongray5466]

✌👀

[@jordane19969]

The way the guy in the red talks, you would think usc is a perennial top 5 team. USC hasn’t been relevant as a program since Pete Carroll and was a forgotten team prior to joining the big ten USC was losing at home at halftime to a badgers team that lost their qb and looked worst against Michigan as compared to the gophers. Minnesota is not a great team, but these guys are deluded to think usc will run over them

[@johnnyretro84]

let's revisit your post after the game.

[@jordane19969]

@@johnnyretro84 Gophers will likely lose due to the talent discrepancy, but to dismiss them outright is crazy. Based on everything I’ve seen from usc fans since joining the big ten, they are likely the most delusional. I would be fine if it was Ohio state, Michigan, Oregon or penn st talking about MN like this. Not a team like usc that has only finished within the top ten twice in 15 years

[@stevenkiehl9347]

Penn state will dominate both line's od scrimmage

[@w.e714]

When did Penn State become gods? kill that narrative, they look the same every year.

[@bobspringer3372]

Like they dominated Illinois? Yeah, sure. You haven’t been watching.

[@bkmason57]

Minn might be 2-3, but they allow