Putting this weekend in perspective, using the law of averages, we held USCe under 4 yards per play which last year we it was barely under 5. It's not great but we're no where near the Big 12 comparisons some people are throwing out. Our biggest problem is we can't get off the field on third and fourth down. The biggest positional issues I see with our defense is DT, LB, and secondary play.
I think the one that drives me nuts the most is watching our safeties and corners play 7-10 yards off when only needing 1-5 yards for a first down. We also have multiple guys playing out of position. I know he's young but if Campbell isn't coming back, you use Dexter/Slaton inside only and move Carter over on the edge and replace Moon with Chatfield. Put Burney on the bench and use both Houston and Miller unless it's a for sure passing down. We've played far too much soft zone this year as well; man up and try to bring pressure. The secondary rotation should only consist of Elam, Marco, Davis, Stewart, Hill, Kimbrough. The rest should sit. The fact of the matter is we're undersized and that is because we missed too much on recruiting 2/3 years ago. That won't change this year so something will have to be figured out.
Offensively, Trask just needs to play within himself; he tried to do some things this weekend that isn't the strong point of his game. Take the intermediate throws and for the love of god, throw the ball away if nothing is there. OL has been good; Hev is earning his money this year and I was happy to see Shorter get some run this weekend. Wright is probably taking too many snaps at RB with Pierce needing more. Should be an interesting game this weekend.