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PAC-12 FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

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Pac-12 Logos of Pac-12 North, Pac-12 South
Pac-12 Logos of Pac-12 North, Pac-12 South
Stanford Quarterback Kevin Hogan showing off rocket arm. Photo by Jordon Kelly
Stanford Quarterback Kevin Hogan showing off rocket arm. Photo by Jordon Kelly

PAC-12 ANNOUNCES FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Pac-12 Press Release 

SAN FRANCISCO – Quarterback Kevin Hogan of STANFORD, linebacker Kenneth Olugbode of COLORADO and defensive back Cory Butler-Byrd of UTAH have been named offensive, defensive and special teams Pac-12 Players of the Week in football.

Hogan, a senior quarterback from McLean, Va., threw for 279 yards, completing 18-of-23 passes with two touchdowns and no interceptions, in Stanford’s 41-31 win over USC. Stanford overcame an 11-point second-quarter deficit and outscored the Trojans 31-10 in the final two and a half quarters. Hogan helped the Cardinal maintain a 2:1 time of possession battle, with Stanford converting 8 of 12 third downs. Hogan claimed his fourth-best passing efficiency game of his career at 208.9. He is now tied for fourth in school history at 53 career touchdown passes.

Olugbode, a junior inside linebacker from San Jose, Calif., had a team-high 13 tackles (five solo), a third down stop and his first career interception in the 27-24 overtime victory over Colorado State in the Rocky Mountain Showdown. Olugbode returned the interception 60 yards for a touchdown, giving the Buffs a 24-17 lead with8:50 remaining in the contest. He became the 15th Buffalo since 1992 to return his first career pick for a score, all done on his 20th birthday.

Butler-Byrd, a junior defensive back from Compton, Calif., scored a touchdown on a 98-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter of the 45-24 win over Fresno State. His 98-yard kick return is the longest in the Pac-12 this season, ninth-longest in the NCAA and 12th-longest in school history. Butler-Byrd additionally contributed four tackles and assisted on a tackle for loss on defense.

Also nominated for Offensive Player of the Week: Anu Solomon, QB, ARIZ; Demario Richard, RB, ASU; Khalfani Muhammad, RB, CAL; Jeff Lockie, QB, ORE; Seth Collins, QB, OSU; Paul Perkins, RB, UCLA; Devontae Booker, RB, UTAH, Jake Browning, QB, WASH; Also nominated for Defensive Player of the Week: Jordan Simone, S, ASU; Darius White, CB, CAL; Tyree Robinson, S, ORE; Rommel Mageo, LB, OSU; Blake Martinez, LB, STAN; Isaako Savaiinaea, LB, UCLA; Jared Norris, LB, UTAH; Azeem Victor, LB, WASH; Peyton Pelluer, LB, WSU; Also nominated for Special Teams Player of the Week: Casey Skowron, PK, ARIZ; Matt Haack, P, ASU; Diego Gonzalez, PK, COLO; Aidan Schneider, PK, ORE; Nick Porebski, P, OSU; Conrad Ukropina, PK, STAN; Devin Fuller, WR, UCLA; Tristan Vizcaino, PK, WASH 

2015 Pac-12 Players of the Week

Week                           Offensive                                 Defensive                                Special Teams

Sept. 7                        Josh Rosen, UCLA                  Justin Thomas, UTAH             Dante Pettis, WASH

Sept. 14                      Luke Falk, WSU                      Gionni Paul, UTAH                  Bralon Addison, ORE

Sept. 21                      Kevin Hogan, STAN                Kenneth Olugbode, COLO       Cory Butler-Byrd, UTAH

Los Angeles Sparks Hold of Elimination

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Candace Parker driving to the basket. Photo by Jevone Moore
Candace Parker driving to the basket on Lynx Maya Moore. Photo by Jevone Moore
Candace Parker & Jantel Lavender playing tough defense on Maya Moore. Photo by Jevone Moore
Candace Parker & Jantel Lavender playing tough defense on Maya Moore. Photo by Jevone Moore

Long Beach, CA – Today was game two of the WNBA Western Conference Semifinals between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Minnesota Lynx, where the Sparks were able to pull off a warrior’s victory (Sparks 81 Lynx 71).

The Sparks went into today’s battle in a do or die position having lost the first game at the Target Center in Minnesota on Friday (September 18th).  Looking at today’s game it was obvious the Sparks studied footage from Friday’s game where Maya Moore clearly owned the court putting up a hardy 33 points (a career high) and Seimone Augustus with a solid 17 points. Sparks Head Coach Brian Agler also brought to his team’s attention that even though they (the Sparks) had four players in the double digits that those efforts were all in vain if they allow the Lynx’s 23 points off of turnovers.

Alana Beard getting a step on Seimone Augustus. Photo by Jevone Moore
Alana Beard getting a step on Seimone Augustus. Photo by Jevone Moore

The Sparks answered the call to battle with zero hesitation.  The Sparks looked energetic and assertive. The Sparks had at one point a 22 point lead over the Lynx. The Lynx attempted to make a run in the 3rd  quarter and the Sparks looked like they were about to throw in the towel but unfortunately for the Lynx it was a false alarm. The Sparks were able to come out of the timeout with the right strategy to shut down the Lynx on those chance opportunities. During the game it was noted that the Lynx were not prepared for Ana Dabovic ( 19 points)  to come off of the bench shooting nothing but fire.  The Lynx’s Moore was still able to get 27 points in but with the Sparks blocking like they were antiaircraft missiles it wouldn’t be enough on this here night.

Candace Parker with fall away jumper looking smooth. Photo by Jevone Moore
Candace Parker with fall away jumper looking smooth. Photo by Jevone Moore

The Sparks had four players in double digits (Candace Parker 25, Jantel Lavender 11, Alana Beard 11, and Ana Dabovic 19). This battle was not without its casualties.  Nneka Ogwumike took a hard foul in the 3rd resulting in a strained neck. It is not know if she will be healed and back on the court for game 3. Candice was quick to credit this win to great teamwork, focus and playing the last minute like it is the first.

Tonight’s victory gives both teams a win a piece.  The war will be picked back up in Minnesota on Tuesday September 22, with the winner advancing to the next round. Both of these teams have a war chest full of talent so it’s going to come down which team wants it more.

UCLA Interception Prevents BYU Hail Mary

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Jevone Moore
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UCLA Bruin Paul Perkins finding a running lane. Photo by Jevone Moore
UCLA Bruin Paul Perkins finding a running lane. Photo by Jevone Moore
Nate Starks on a big run before his 3 yard touchdown. Photo by Jevone Moore
Nate Starks on a big run before his 3 yard touchdown. Photo by Jevone Moore

Pasadena, Ca – It’s late in the game, the Bruins are down by 6 points, and your star running back Paul Perkins is winded, so you insert Nate Starks into the back field. This allowed for a fresh Starks to be on field and not let BYU substitute fresh tacklers if Perkins needed a breather. It only took the Bruins 2:13 and 7 plays to go 80 yards capping the drive with a Starks 3 yard touchdown to tied game 23-23, before Ka’imi Fairbairn nailed the extra point for the lead.

The #10 ranked Bruins overcame a sub par performance to beat the #19 ranked BYU Cougars 24-23. Even though the Cougars had the ball and time on the clock to try a Hail Mary  for the third game in row, it just didn’t have the story book ending. On 4th & 7, with 58 seconds to go on the UCLA 42 yard line, linebacker Myles Jack came down with the interception to secure the one point victory.

BYU Cougar Tanner Mangum in the pocket. Photo by Jevone Moore
BYU Cougar Tanner Mangum in the pocket. Photo by Jevone Moore

Before that last throw BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum completed 30/47 passes for 244 yards to lead all passers in the game. Mangum, the 22 year old freshman smart play was almost enough for a win.

The UCLA game MVP and work horse was running back Perkins who carried the ball 26 times for 219 yards and a touchdown. Coach Mora said of Perkins, “He is just an incredible football player.” The last two games have been breakout games for Perkins the team quiet leader. This ground game helped the Bruins freshman quarterback Josh Rosen, who threw three first half interceptions.  It just wasn’t Rosen’s, night forcing throws and throwing back across the field late, which is huge no-no. “A game like this will teach Rosen a lot,” said Mora who spoke on his quarterback performance of 11/23 passing for 106 yards.

The Bruin defense stepped up big after bending but not breaking. UCLA was forced to insert linebacker Isaako Savaiinaea who finished with a game high 14 tackles and 1.5 sacks. This great performance came due to starter Kenny Young being flagged and ejected for the remainder of the game for targeting during BYU first offensives series.

Linebacker Myles Jack always has knack for the ball. Photo by Jevone Moore
Linebacker Myles Jack always has knack for the ball. Photo by Jevone Moore

These Bruins found a way to win and now are 3-0 going into next week as they prepare for Arizona in Tucson. This week expect practice to be turned up as they play their first Pac-12 team this year. The Wildcats were on fire tonight in their game, scoring 77 points on Northern Arizona University.

USC Gets Pushed Down By Stanford

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Jevone Moore
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USC Cody Kessler standing tall in the pocket. Photo by Jordon Kelly
USC Cody Kessler standing tall in the pocket. Photo by Jordon Kelly
USC Steven Mitchell Jr. Celebrating a Touchdown. Photo by Jordon Kelly
USC Steven Mitchell Jr. Celebrating a Touchdown. Photo by Jordon Kelly

Los Angeles, Ca – The Pac-12 conference shows you why you need to be ready to play week in and week out. Stanford came in to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum still trying to find their identity. One thing that worked for Stanford coach David Shaw was a big dose of Kevin Hogan the 5th year Senior, 4 year starter who carved up the USC defense for 279 yards with two touchdowns. His leadership showed through in this battle verses a well-coached team.

Both teams in this tight battle, during which Stanford notched a 41-31 victory over USC, required each coach to adjust their game plans to keep their defenses off the field. That battle was won by Stanford having the ball for an additional 12:40 minutes.  Some of this time was grinned out by running back Christian McCaffrey who lead his team with 26 carries 120 yards rushing, 249 all purpose yards. Remound Wright complemented McCaffrey scoring 3 touchdowns, with 41 yards rushing.

Stanford Christian MaCaffrey finding little day light. Photo by Jordon Kelly
Stanford Christian MaCaffrey finding little day light. Photo by Jordon Kelly

Trojans quarterback Cody Kessler had good day with the time his offense was on the field throwing for 272 yards and 3 touchdowns. Just think if in the second half if Kessler had few more possession would it be a different outcome.  Kessler’s favorite target -JuJu Smith-Schuster- who just continued to make sure the fans know his name.  Smith-Schuster caught 8 passes for 153 yards to lead his team in receiving for the third week in row.

USC Cody Kessler under pressure by Stanford. Photo by Jordon Kelly
USC Cody Kessler under pressure by Stanford. Photo by Jordon Kelly

This game was a big win for Stanford in getting back on track. Coach Shaw said however, “The guys were celebrating after the game, but I reminded them we don’t get a trophy for this one. It’s a regular season game against a conference opponent that we won on the road. That’s great. ” Even Hogan was grounded with this victory, “You want to go 1-0 each week and [it’s] great to start Pac-12 play 1-0.”

The Trojans will have an opportunity to travel to Tempe and face Arizona State next week who is coming off a 34-10 victory over New Mexico Friday night. Stanford will have another test traveling to play Oregon State on a short week, on Friday night.

USC Darreus Rodgers geting few extra yards after the catch. Photo by Jordon Kelly
USC Darreus Rodgers geting few extra yards after the catch. Photo by Jordon Kelly

Serra beat Narbonne, 41-40, in overtime

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Eric Ramos
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Narbonne QB Roman Ale fighting for extra yards from Cavalier LB Merlin Robertson. Photo by Jevone Moore
Serra Cavalier Khalil Tate made his way to Endzone 6 times. Photo by Jevone Moore
Serra Cavalier Khalil Tate made his way to Endzone 6 times. Photo by Jevone Moore

Harbor City- Serra quarterback Khalil Tate rushed for six touchdowns, including a four-yard run up the middle in overtime, to give the Cavaliers a 41-40 victory over Narbonne on Friday.

Narbonne cut the Cavaliers lead, 41-40,  in overtime on a Roman Ale six-yard touchdown pass to Cedric Byrd. The Gauchos went for the win but fumbled the snap and the two-point conversion failed.

Tate, an Arizona commit, rushed for 295 yards and added 195 yards passing.

Serra WR Isaiah Diego-Williams getting loose is space. Photo by Jevone Moore
Serra WR Isaiah Diego-Williams getting loose is space. Photo by Jevone Moore

“The whole week, coach told us it would be a close game,” Tate said. “We just have to be better than them and that’s what we did.”

Gauchos quarterback Roman Ale hit wide receicer Devaughn Cooper in stride for a 54-yard touchdown to give Narbonne an early 6-0 lead after a missed extra point. Tate answers with a 51-yard dash to the end zone, for a 7-6 Serra lead.

Tate rushed for 220 yards in the first half, including four touchdowns, to give the Gauchos a 27-19 halftime lead.

Serra Coach Scott Altenberg said Tate refused to come out after battling cramps in the fourth quarter.

“I couldn’t take him out because he wouldn’t let me,” Altenberg said. “He willed himself on one leg. Tonight he was the iceman.”

 

Narbonne RB Sean Riley breaking away from arm tackles. Photo by Jevone Moore
Narbonne RB Sean Riley breaking away from arm tackles. Photo by Jevone Moore

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Never Stop Praying

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Kurt Lykes
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“Pray without ceasing..”

1 Thessalonians 5:16

Never stop praying..

When things are good.. Pray,

When things aren’t so good… Pray,

When in doubt and worry… Pray,

When in need… Pray,

When you’re grateful…Pray,

When you’re confused.. Pray,

When you feel alone… Pray,

When you’re afraid… Pray,

When you get it right… Pray,

When you blow it… Pray,

Pray, pray, pray…

Whatever state you find yourself in… Pray..

Talk to your Father… He loves it when you communicate with Him!

Never stop praying…

Toledo Is AutoNation NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK

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FWAA AutoNation Team of the week
FWAA AutoNation Team of the week

Press Release

TOLEDO IS AutoNation NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK
Rockets stun Arkansas in Little Rock

DALLAS (FWAA) – The Toledo Rockets tallied their first road win over a top-25 non-conference opponent behind a defense that protected a slim second-half lead. The Rockets held No. 18 Arkansas to just three points in its four red-zone visits in the second half, and held on for a 16-12 win in Little Rock. Toledo’s first win over an SEC opponent earned it the AutoNation National Team of the Week honor for games of the weekend of Sept. 12.

The Rockets (1-0), three-touchdown underdogs, held the Razorbacks to just 103 rushing yards on 31 attempts. Although outgained 515-318, Toledo’s defensive red zone play made the difference. Linebacker Jaylen Coleman led the way with a career-high 13 tackles, and the defense had eight pass breakups, led by a career-high three by cornerback Cheatham Norrils.

Quarterback Phillip Ely, a former backup at Alabama, threw for 237 yards and was efficient throughout, not taking a sack and completing seven third-down passes.

“Today’s game, in my opinion, was about a couple things: No. 1 was the belief in our football program vs. the odds,” Toledo head coach Matt Campbell told the Toledo Blade.

The Rockets were 0-14 on the road against top-25 non-conference opponents prior to Saturday. Their last win over a ranked team was a 29-23 win over No. 18 Cincinnati in 2012. Toledo opened its season last week at home against Stony Brook, but bad weather halted the game early on, and it was later canceled.

Other AutoNation National Team of the Week nominees for the weekend of Sept. 12 included:

• Bowling Green (1-1): The Falcons exploded for 42 second-half points after trailing 13-6 at halftime and won at Maryland, 48-27. Bowling Green outgained Maryland, 692-341, its highest yardage output under head coach Dino Babers. Redshirt senior quarterback Matt Johnson threw for 491 yards (second-highest total in school history) and six touchdowns (tying the school record).

• BYU (2-0): The Cougars were last-minute winners again as freshman quarterback Tanner Mangum threw to a leaping Mitchell Juergens for a 35-yard touchdown with 45 seconds left, keeping BYU undefeated with a 35-24 win over Boise State. BYU has upset ranked teams in consecutive weeks to start the season. Kai Nacua clinched the win with a 50-yard interception return for a touchdown, his third pick of the game, with 40 seconds left.

• Eastern Michigan (1-1): The Eagles surprised Wyoming with 38 first-half points and cruised to a 48-29 win, earning their first non-conference road win since 1988. The win also snapped a 14-game road losing streak dating back to the 2012 season. Sophomore quarterback Brogan Roback threw for a career-high 330 yards and three touchdowns.

As part of AutoNation’s history of charitable involvement, AutoNation will donate $1,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in the University of Toledo’s name. This charitable college football initiative culminates with the AutoNation Cure Bowl, a new post-season NCAA football game that kicks off bowl season at the Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, Fla., and will be aired by CBS Sports Network. The aptly named AutoNation Cure Bowl also serves as a fund raiser for the BCRF, CharityWatch’s only A+ rated breast cancer organization in the country.

“We want to celebrate the very best of college football, while also helping to raise awareness for the importance of finding a cure for cancer,” says AutoNation CMO Marc Cannon. “This season-long partnership with the FWAA, leading up to the AutoNation Cure Bowl, puts a spotlight on a cause that we’re determined to tackle.”

“In our 75th season of existence, this a marvelous platform to get our players and the team of the week series excellent exposure as well as helping AutoNation in its effort to fight cancer and contribute to the educational funds of deserving student-athletes,” said FWAA 2015 President Lee Barfknecht of the Omaha World-Herald. “It is very exciting to be able to help our organization as well as others in this splendid effort.”

The Football Writers Association of America has named a national team of the week since the 2002 season. This is the first season AutoNation has presented the award. Members of the FWAA All-America Committee decide the weekly honor. Each remaining Monday during the 2015 college football regular season, the FWAA will name a National Team of the Week. Members of the FWAA All-America Committee decide the weekly honor.

AutoNation is also the presenting sponsor of the FWAA’s national offensive and defensive players of the week  announced each Tuesday, the 2015 FWAA All-America Team and the 75th Anniversary FWAA All-America Team. The 2015 AutoNation FWAA All-America Team will be announced at the AutoNation Cure Bowl on Dec. 19.

About AutoNation, Inc.:
AutoNation is transforming the automotive retail industry through bold leadership. We deliver a peerless automotive retail experience through our customer-focused sales and service processes. Owning and operating 293 new vehicle franchises, which sell 35 new vehicle brands across 15 states, AutoNation is America’s largest automotive retailer, with state-of-the-art operations and the ability to leverage economies of scale that benefit the customer. As an indication of our leadership position in our industry, AutoNation is a component of the S&P 500 Index.

About the AutoNation Cure Bowl:
The AutoNation Cure Bowl a new post-season NCAA football game whose net proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The AutoNation Cure Bowl takes place December 19 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, and will be broadcast by CBS Sports Network. The bowl is scheduled to involve teams from the American Athletic and Sun Belt conferences.

About the Football Writers Association of America:
Founded in 1941, the FWAA consists of 1,400 men and women who cover college football. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include game-day operations, major awards and its annual All-America team. For more information about the FWAA and its award programs, contact Steve Richardson at tiger@fwaa.com.

2015 AutoNation National Teams of the Week
• Weekend of Sept. 5: Temple Owls
• Weekend of Sept. 12: Toledo Rockets

 

Pac – 12 Players of the Week

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Pac-12 Football Media Day
Pac-12 Football Media Day

Pac – 12 Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO — Quarterback Luke Falk of Washington State, linebacker Gionni Paul of Utah and wide receiver Bralon Addison of Oregon have been named offensive, defensive and special teams Pac -12 Players of the Week in football. 

Falk, a redshirt sophomore from Logan, Utah, threw for a season-high 478 yards, completing 47-of-66 passes with four touchdowns and no interceptions in Washington State’s come-from-behind, 37-34 win at Rutgers. Falk saved his best performance for last, leading the Cougars on a 10-play, 90-yard drive in 1:31, capped with an 8-yard TD pass to River Cracraft with 13 seconds remaining. He completed his first 13 passes and ended the first half 24-of-29 for 201 yards and guided two WSU touchdown drives after Rutgers had taken leads in the fourth quarter. Falk’s 478 yards are the second-most of his career and the third time in five career starts he has eclipsed the 400-yard mark. The win marked WSU’s first victory against a Big Ten school since defeating Purdue in the 2001 Sun Bowl, and first win in the Eastern Time Zone since 1996.

Paul, a senior linebacker from Winter Haven, Fla., made two key impact fourth-quarter plays for Utah in the 24-14 win over Utah State. Paul recovered a fumble on the Utah 25-yard line, and then made a game-clinching interception at the Utah 7-yard line with three minutes remaining. He finished the game with seven tackles (1.0 TFL), a fumble recovery and an interception. Paul’s tackle-for-loss helped the Utah defense force three-straight three-and-outs to start the second half. 

Addison, a junior wide receiver from Missouri City, Texas, returned four punts for the Ducks, including an 81-yard return for a touchdown in the 31-28 loss to Michigan State. His touchdown return tied the score at 14-14 with 13:11 to play in the third quarter, marking Oregon’s 33rd non-offensive touchdown since 2010 to lead the country. He now has three punt returns for touchdowns in his career, despite missing all of the 2014 season recovering from a knee injury.  Addison ranks 14th in the country in punt return average at 20.8.

Also nominated for Offensive Player of the Week: Nick Wilson, RB, ARIZ; Demario Richard, RB, ASU; Trevor Davis, WR, CAL; Offensive Line, OL, COLO; Bryce Love, RB, STAN; Paul Perkins, RB, UCLA; JuJu Smith-Schuester, WR, USC; Devontae Booker, RB, UTAH, Myles Gaskin, TB, WASH; Also nominated for Defensive Player of the Week: Christian Sam, LB, ASU; Darius Allensworth, CAL; Chidobe Awuzie, CB; COLO; Rommel Mageo, LB, OSU; Blake Martinez, ILB, STAN; Kenny Young, LB, UCLA; Also Nominated for Special Teams Player of the Week: Conrad Ukropina, K, STAN; Ka’imi Fairbairn, PK, UCLA; Erik Powell, K, WSU

UCLA Shows Up In The Desert

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Jevone Moore
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Deon Hollins on Rebels QB. Photo by Juan Lainez
Deon Hollins sacks Rebels QB. Photo by Juan Lainez
Paul Perkins find the edge 151 yards 2 TD's. Photo by Juan Lainez
Paul Perkins finds the edge finishes with 151 yards 2 TD’s. Photo by Juan Lainez

Las Vegas, Nevada – Josh Rosen starts where he left off last week completing pass to Jordan Payton for 29 yards for a touchdown to start the game. UCLA shows up in the desert to defeat UNLV 37-3 as the final. UCLA being on the road at UNLV, where Bruins are 12-2 away from home since the start of the 2013 season, including a seven-game road win streak that ranks fourth in the FBS.

The ground game as whole rolling down hill after it got going. Paul Perkins the quiet leader shined with 151 yards on 18 carries with 2 touchdowns. Perkins was quiet in week one but didn’t wait long to show why his was leading rusher in Pac-12 last year. Four other backs were able to get some runs in this blow out. The backfield as whole had 273 yards with 5.9 average which is first down every two carries, what team wouldn’t want that.

As if the Rebels didn’t have an uphill battle against the Bruins, their starting quarterback Blake Decker went down earlier with a hamstring and left for game. The pressure and the keys to offensive was given to  Kurt Palandech who managed 4 pass completions. The fast Bruins players off the edge where too much to handle and left them searching for answers.

Deon Hollins Ready to Strike. Photo by Juan Lainez
Deon Hollins Ready to Strike. Photo by Juan Lainez

Linebackers for UCLA played big creating two big turnovers earlier. Kenny Young with 23 yard pick six to slow down the scrappy Rebels when offense was struggling a little bit bring the score 17-0.  Then other backer Deon Hollins was all over the field with key tackles, hurries, and fumble recovery. Then the emotional leader on the defense is Myles Jack and you could hear one of his hits back in Westwood. The team is still getting better each snap and working towards being a factor in Pac-12 South at end of the year.

The Bruins was slowed down in 2nd quarter not having offensive score on their last five drives to close the half. Yes Rosen threw his first interception of his career in 3rd quarter with 10:28 left on clock. He was hit as he threw and little to no velocity on his throw was scooped up by safety. But it’s all part of learning and still an impressive win that allowed the Bruins to play reserves on both sides of ball the whole fourth quarter.

UCLA will return home to Rose Bowl next Saturday to face the hottest or luckiest team in college football right now. The BYU Cougars are 2-0 winning both of their contest on hail marry to steal victories. So the Bruins can’t get caught in a shootout with the Cougars it’s way to dangerous.

USC Trojans Slams Idaho

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Jevone Moore
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USC Trojans Slams Idaho. Photo by Jordon Kelly
USC Trojans Slams Idaho. Photo by Jordon Kelly
Trojan JuJu Smith-Schuster 10 catches 192 yards, 2 TD's. Photo by Jordon Kelly
Trojan JuJu Smith-Schuster 10 catches 192 yards, 2 TD’s. Photo by Jordon Kelly

Los Angeles, Ca- The Trojans came ready to play in the second home game to start the season. On Trojans opening drive it only took 7 plays 75 yards ending with a Justin Davis 2 yard touchdown run. Idaho came in with a game plan that just never really got started. The Trojans behind true team effort slams Idaho 59-9.

The running game was shut down in first half on the last game for the Trojans but tonight on second drive J. Davis found some room on right side on stretch play for big yards before scoring his 2nd touchdown of game for 14-0 lead in 1st quarter. Even through the air Cody Kessler was on fire throwing 410 yards 3 touchdowns.  Kessler first touchdown pass  was a 50 yard catch, by JuJu Smith-Schuster off play action pass to exploit Idaho secondary. Then his last one in the 3rd quarter also to Smith-Schuster a 41 yard bomb to stretch the lead 52-9 3:44 left before 4th.

Cody Kessler back to pass on a 410 yard 3 TD's performance. Photo by Jordon Kelly
Cody Kessler back to pass on a 410 yard 3 TD’s performance. Photo by Jordon Kelly

Idaho got on the scoreboard after 4th & 2 inside 5 yard line & elected to kick a field goal to make game 21-3. They struggled most of the night to move the ball on the Trojans defense. Later in second half they began to have little success based on effort plays by Idaho.

Trojans had a second running back Tre Madden play big earlier picking up a 4th & 2 on the 9 yard line then 1st goal Madden slams in on left side behind pulling guard for 7 yard touchdown. The play had to be reviewed because it was close to being down at the 1 yard line but the call on the field stood making score 28-3 with 12:00 left before the half. Madden finished 40 yards as he watched the starter J. Davis had 74 yards with 14.8 average per carry.

Idaho’s quarterback Matt Linehan completed a pass to Buck Cowan for 10 yds for their first touchdown in 3rd quarter. Linehan did manage 194 yards total for the game. The running game was contained to only 71 yards averaging 2.2 yards per carry.

Adoree' Jackson showing his back. Photo by Jordon Kelly
Adoree’ Jackson showing his back. Photo by Jordon Kelly

The final score may look similar to last week score but this was win that was much better execution for the Trojans. The running game set up the pass game for the offensive explosion which will have Coach Steve Sarkisan pleased. This will be very much need for next week against big bodies of Stanford to open Pac-12 conference play.

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