Did USC's national title hopes just go up in smoke?

[mathman]

Can't say you don't have a lot of tact, Stallion.

[ozfan]

Guys this far away I have been out of the loop about NCAA football. What is the gist of what happened with Mustain at Razorback land.

He was benched after being undefeated as a starter, but still very inexperienced. He showed a glimpse of brilliance in a late drive against USC in the opener, entering a college game for the first time in his career. Of course USC was ahead by about 50 points at the time. Then UA won their next few games with Mustain starting but he never really perfromed well individually. McFadden was the star. Eventually, thinking they needed to pass more, Nutt replaced Mustain with the original 1st teamer, Casey [deleted]. That is where the problems began. The fans split against Nutt for his decision. Some loyal to him and others ready to kill. Then Mustain's mother got involved by meeting with Nutt and telling him what she thought and a new division was formed entailing the Malzahn supporters (Mustains HS coach who was hired as OC at UA many believe just to get Mustain and 2 of his super star teammates), and the Nutt supporters. Then Nutt's wife sent a nasty email to a friend bad mouthing Mrs. Mustain for her involvement, and it became public. Anyway it was very soap operaish. Bottom line was Mustain transferring to USC after his former HS teammate Daimian Williams(?) had already transferred. The 3rd kid stayed at UA and should play although has a serious neck injury at this time.

The whole fiasco was very prevalent in the Nutt firing and there is still a split amongst the Razorback fans today. It is a beauty to behold.

Thanks for the information. Must have been good press for the Little Rock,
Ft Smith papers.

[CalallenStang]

Tonya Harding?

[SMUtrojanFAN]

Poor ole USC. They've got Scout teamers more highly recruited than all of SMU QBs combined. They lose Sanchez rated by some as the No. 1 QB in the 2005 Class-they bring in Mustain rated by some as the No. 1 QB in the 2006 Class who will then have to fight for his job next year with-yes-a kid some rate as the No. 1 QB in the 2009 Class. As mentioned their third string QB Corp really sucks-he was the No. 3 QB in the 2007 Class. Of course, Sanchez replace John David booty who some claimed was the No. 1 QB in his class who replaced two Heisman Trophy winners in Matt Leinart and Carson Palmer. Boo-Hoo. The loser of this year's battle and all the previous QB battles over the last 10 years will henceforth be called a "recruiting bust" by the Captain despite the fact that USC is only allowed to play with one football just like all the rest of the teams in the NCAA.

CAUTION: There is no proven scientific relationship between USC's recruiting success and performance on the field. In fact, even with all those great players they have lost a couple of games over the years.

They've also won a few games.

EDIT: Oh, you were being facetious. Sorry, should've known...

[HB Pony Dad]

Tonya Harding?

or voodoo

Somewhere Mother Mustain is hugging her voodoo doll with the pin in the knee.

[HB Pony Dad]

Check out this video:

USC's Sanchez Could Be Out One To Four Weeks

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/vid ... 8&n8pe6c=2

UCLA's starting QB is injured as well:

Olson re-injures foot backing away from center

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3527764


Could it indeed be voodoo or just something about LA?

I hope whatever it is it doesn't spread to Dallas!


This is interesting as well:

UCLA Vs. USC: The New Battle For L.A.

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/vid ... 8&n8pe6c=1

Notice the interviews with both Mark Sanchez and Ben Olson the two "starting QB's" before they were joined on the injured list.

[Pony Soup]

CAUTION: There is no proven scientific relationship between USC's recruiting success and performance on the field. In fact, even with all those great players they have lost a couple of games over the years.

Here he goes again...it must be getting close to FOOTBALL SEASON.

[HB Pony Dad]

Confirmed: it is voodoo in LA.

Broken foot sidelines UCLA quarterback Olson at least 8 weeks

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3528767

[J.T.supporta]

Confirmed: it is voodoo in LA.:roll:

Broken foot sidelines UCLA quarterback Olson at least 8 weeks

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3528767

i sure hope Slick Rick put money on the UNDER for number of wins this year. doesnt look to good for the bruins

[HB Pony Dad]

Confirmed: it is voodoo in LA.

LA Times this morning:

Is it time for a joint cross-town rivalry exorcism?

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-duf ... 319.column

"Sanchez's injury is not believed to be as serious as first feared, but that's what they said about Lakers center Andrew Bynum's dislocated kneecap."



USC quarterback Mitch Mustain is 61-2 as a starter dating back to ninth grade.

"USC has the luxury of replacing Sanchez with Mitch Mustain, a transfer from Arkansas who seemed to be taking a huge, if not presumptuous, risk in leaving Fayetteville for Los Angeles last year knowing Sanchez was already ensconced.

How's that move look now?

Mustain, a sophomore, didn't just fall off a hog truck.

He was a prospect of the highest order coming out of Springdale, Ark., in 2006 and left Arkansas only because of a philosophical clash with former coach Houston Nutt.

Mustain is 61-2 as a starting quarterback dating back to ninth grade. He was 8-0 as Arkansas' starter in 2006 with five wins -- Vanderbilt, Auburn, Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina -- coming against Southeastern Conference schools."

Mama Mustain may have the last laugh after all.

BTW I was unaware that Arkyland even had philosophy much less the ability to have a "philosophical clash".

phil·o·soph·i·cal
Spelled Pronunciation[fil-uh-sof-i-kuhl]

–adjective
1. of or pertaining to philosophy: philosophical studies.
2. versed in or occupied with philosophy.
3. proper to or befitting a philosopher.
4. rationally or sensibly calm, patient, or composed.
5. Rare. of or pertaining to natural philosophy or physical science.

[RednBlue11]

he is eligible this year?

i think sanchez was just getting the job cuz he has been waiting and Mustain has enough eligibility to absorb another year...Mustain is better plain and simple and has not has durability probs


seems both UCLA and USC have QB's waiting in the wings who could potentially take both programs farther than the pre ordained starters

but with barley coming in this could get interesting

[ponyte]

A "philosophical clash" in Arkyland is whether to have a beer or Muscatine wine with fried chicken on Friday evenings.

[HB Pony Dad]

A "philosophical clash" in Arkyland is whether to have a beer or Muscatine wine with fried chicken on Friday evenings.

OMG! muscaTine?...MuscaDine must have been what you meant. Or, were you having a wee bit as you typed?

Written by: HB Pony Dad's better half, the whino-wino from Pitt.
(He MAKES me read these posts!)

[RednBlue11]

A "philosophical clash" in Arkyland is whether to have a beer or Muscatine wine with fried chicken on Friday evenings.

OMG! muscaTine?...MuscaDine must have been what you meant. Or, were you having a wee bit as you typed?

Written by: HB Pony Dad's better half, the whino-wino from Pitt.
(He MAKES me read these posts!)

you should have your own profile

(awesome)

[D1Football]

USC will do fine. I predict a seventh straight Pac-10 Title.