USC Recap, Vikings-Lions

Sorry for the long gap in posts guys. There were some technical difficulties with the blog, but now we're back up and running.

The win for USC yesterday didn't feel like a true victory because of erratic play on offense, especially from quarterback Mark Sanchez. The defense played a phenomenal game, putting a lot of pressure on Rudy Carpenter, and getting three interceptions, one returned for a touchdown by Kevin Thomas. Sanchez just didn't have it yesterday, for whatever reason. He could've been feeling the effects of his injury, or maybe he just wasn't in rhythm. To be fair, his third interception was not his fault, as it bounced off the hands of Damian Williams. Speaking of Williams, he didn't have a very good game either, dropping several passes (he did score a touchdown though). Sanchez just has to be better, it's as simple as that. He's had two bad games in his last three. Despite a bad day for the offense, it was a great day in the rest of the college football world for USC. Three of the top five teams went down (Oklahoma, Missouri, and LSU). The Trojans will move up to at least number 5 in today's poll, maybe number 4. Still firmly in national championship contention.

Obviously the Vikes must win this game today against the Motor City Kiddies (thank you Paul Allen). The Lions are just dreadful in every aspect of the game, and the game is in Minnesota, where the Vikings haven't lost to the Lions in forever. Plus, it looks like John Kitna will be out for this game as well. Everything is in place for a Vikings blowout similar to last season's game at the dome (If you remember, AD put an absolutely ridiculously sick move on Kennoy Kennedy in that game, whose ankles probably still haven't recovered). The key to this game is simple: get up early and bury them. If you can get a big lead quickly, it will take any thought out of the Lions minds that they can win. Flip the scenario around, however, and it could be much more of a competition than you would like. Should be a good day for AD, Gus, and the boys to get into a groove. If you can recall from my last post, I nailed the prediction for the Monday Night game (31-28 Vikings). Also said the defense would make enough big plays to win. Gotta give myself props when I can. My prediction for today: Vikings 31, Lions 13. Skol.