Obviously, USC fans are happy their team left the islands with a win Thursday night, but the 49-36 victory over Hawaii left much to be desired on the defensive side. From SB Nation’s Conquest Chronicles:
USC Wins Football Game Despite Lack Of Ability To Tackle Hawaii Players
The lack of tackling in camp was an issue but the fact that most of the secondary has barely played was also part of it. There is no excuse for the lack of discipline that we saw tonight. There were too many offsides calls on the D line. Casey should have known better on that late hit on the QB in the 2nd qtr. I am more forgiving on the PI calls in the secondary but not the missed tackles.
We can debate affect of the the lack of tackling in the preseason but I think it is safe to say that will change next week. The team will go on full pads. […]
The Tampa 2 gives up a lot of yards but it also depends on the defense keeping the opposing offense out of the end zone.’SC having to see this type of offense early in the season will go a long way to defending the spread later on in the season. the question is will they learn from tonight. So, the team has a lot of work to do on defense. Monte Kiffin is about to earn his paycheck…
The Trojans next test will be Virginia at home next Saturday.
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