Trojans’ Defense Shuts Down Beavers

The ONTHEBUZZER crew once again made their appearance at the Trojans‘ home game this season, this time against the Oregon State Beavers. We tried to go get to campus this time around noon for the 5:30 game. Instead of tailgating with the burgers and dogs and the works, we decided to mix it up; straight to the liquor store, bought a case of brew, some corn nuts, seeds and boom, we’re on SC campus. Hanging around, messing with the homies, just in time for the band and the song girls to arrive and get the12th man prepped. 5:30 and game time comes around, though noone really seems worried about the game except those fans who remember the Beavers shocking the Trojans last year or the same Beavers handing Cal their first loss of this season. It’s always easier to go to a game when you know you’re going to win. Unfortunately for the educated Trojans contingent, that feeling has not been there this year, especially after the loss to Stanford. The quarterback controversy also isn’t helping. Pete Carroll decided to start John David Booty on Saturday. I think Mark Sanchez didn’t get a fair shake. He was put in a lose-lose situation. Did anyone really expect SC to win at Oregon.

Back to the game and at the end of the first quarter, the Trojans were hanging on to a 3-0 lead. The defense stepped up in the 2nd quarter and forced some key turnovers. Just like that, 24-0 after a couple of John Booty td passes. And that was the final score as well. I gotta be honest with you, the Trojans offense is average at best. The running game was not consistent, the wide receivers can’t make plays and the quarterback play is sub par. Booty continuously missed receivers open downfield. He failed to lead the team to 1 long drive in the entire game. If it wasn’t for this defense coupled with was revealed as a worse opponent, the Trojans would have had their hands full. But oh well, a win is a win. We’re off to CAL, the annual ONTHEBUZZER road trip. If you run into us, holla!!! Remember, WE ARE SC; WE ARE SC; WE ARE SC!!!