National Champ game - who to watch

Potential Panther Prospetcs (paraphrased from GBN report.)

Skipping the QB's

Sophomore RB Reggie Bush (#5, 5-10, 190) an electrifying back who is also a threat catching passes out of the backfield or returning kicks ; the NFL won't get a shot at Bush, though, until 2006.
DT Shaun Cody (#84, 6-4, 285), a very quick, albeit slightly undersized DT, DT Mike Patterson (#99, 6-0, 285), who is also undersized, but is another high-energy type with terrific upfield quickness.
Then there is star OLB Matt Grootegard (#6, 5-11, 215), a defensive big-play waiting to happen, although he's a tad small on the small side even for a SS. junior LB Lofa Tatupu (#58, 6-0, 225) if he plays this weekend as he's another junior LB who will draw plenty of interest if he opts to leave school early this winter. So will draft-eligible sophomore SS Darnell Bing (#20, 6-2, 220), the latest in a long line of terrific USC safeties.

WR Mark Clayton (#9, 5-11, 190). Clayton isn't overly big, but is incredibly quick, has great hands and is at his best running with the ball after the catch; he'll be a top 15-20 pick this year. fellow receivers Mark Bradley (#1, 6-1, 190) and Brandon Jones (#81, 6-3, 210), both of whom can run, are making their own moves up draft boards around the NFL. Meanwhile, the offensive line features OT Jammal Brown (#55, 6-6, 310) and C Vince Carter (#50, 6-3, 295), both of whom rate among the very best players in the country at their respective positions.
DE Dan Cody (80, 6-5, 260), who combines speed and strength with an array of pass-rush moves, particularly intrigues pro scouts, while tweener DE Jonathan Jackson (#49, 6-3, 240) and DT Lynn McGruder (#96, 6-3, 300) provide support. MLB Lance Mitchell (#10, 6-2, 245) who appeared to be well on his way to a high selection in 2004, but tore a knee early last season and was granted an extra year of eligibility. Mitchell has played well this season, but still may not be at the level he showed in 2002. Meanwhile, the secondary features perhaps college football's top 1-2 punch at safety in SS Donte Nicholson (#8, 6-2, 210), one of the hardest hitters in the nation, and junior FS Brodney Pool (#23, 6-2, 200) who may be an even better all-around player. The CBs, including all-everything punt returner Antonio Perkins (#28, 6-0, 190) and juniors Chijoke Onyenegecha (#22,6-2, 205) and Eric Bassey (#13, 6-1, 200), are almost as good

 

USC cheerleaders :xyzthumbs

 

some damn nice prospects in this game. I'd kill for any of these running backs, safeties, or Jammal Brown.


I've said it before, and I'll say it again...Brad Nessler is the best football announcer that's ever been in the business.

 

nice pass by White into QUINTUPLE coverage

 

[reb]where's that crystal football?? where's that 2nd heisman trophy??? where are those blown knees???[/reb]

 

nice pass by the #1 pick in the 2005 draft. TD Trojans!

 

That last pick was just a great play by the DB. I wonder if Auburn would have been a better matchup? Maybe Tuberville should have cried like Slack Brown.

 

I hope the Sooners can come back and make a game of it.

Surprised Peterson isn't getting more running room

oh well - a nice 20 yard sack as I type this

White is unimpressive to say the least

 

halfway through the first half and OU is done. No running game, rattled QB, shredded defense. Oh wait, USC just got shredded.

 

haha, that guy got jacked the fuck up on 3rd and 4. Bradley muffing the punt, then missing this block...he's gotta feel like an ass about now.