So sorry I missed the epic Stanford / USC game yesterday. Sounded like it made game 6 of the World Series sound kind of hum-drum by comparison!
USC is not a bad team at all. They're loaded with 4* and 5* talent, have one of the best QB's and WR's in the country, went to South Bend and easily beat Notre Dame the previous week, &c. &c. Stanford coming to the Coliseum was easily their biggest and most important game of the year. Have to give them much credit for an excellent performance.
OTOH, Stanford did not play their best game, and the injuries are starting to mount. I think they would have won comfortably if Shayne Skov (ACL, out for the reason) and Delano Howell (hand injury, return date TBD) were lined up for Stanford on D. They both made a huge difference in stuffing the run, and both Washington and SC did very well on the ground with them absent. It's going to be a nailbiter against Oregon in two weeks, really hope Howell can be back by then.
As for SC's safety getting "unfairly" called for a headshot against Owusu, that was a reputation call as he got flagged for several personal fouls the week before. Poor Owusu might actually have to call it a premature career; such a shame as he was a real weapon last season, especially on kick returns.
If they can get healthier again, this type of challenge will make Stanford stronger in the long run. Their backloaded schedule will lift their SOS above Boise State's soon enough.
