To get the #2 spot, does USC have to...

[johngateswhiteley]

Not really.

go look at the drive summary for that game. Oregon State had 2 drives the ENTIRE game...thats good defense. they scored on a long punt return, and then had 4 field goals b/c USC defense stopped them when the Beavers had SHORT fields b/c of turnovers. thats pretty good defense. So, while i am not taking anything away from Oregon State, they had 14 offensive points for the entire game...not bad.

...think i made my point? it's b/c of our defense that we even had a chance.

[Marklar MM]

go look at the drive summary for that game. Oregon State had 2 drives the ENTIRE game...thats good defense. they scored on a long punt return, and then had 4 field goals b/c USC defense stopped them when the Beavers had SHORT fields b/c of turnovers. thats pretty good defense. So, while i am not taking anything away from Oregon State, they had 14 offensive points for the entire game...not bad.

...think i made my point? it's b/c of our defense that we even had a chance.

You do realize that Oregon State is ranked like 70 in 3rd down coversion percentage.

[johngateswhiteley]

You do realize that Oregon State is ranked like 70 in 3rd down coversion percentage.

no, i did not, . but i think my point still stands and i am pretty sure Oregon State was tired of us ruling the Pacific 10.