I agree with all of that. I think USC fans are going to have to get used to a ball-controlling, time consuming offense. The days of Matt & Reggie scoring in 3-4 plays aren't happening.
I thought Booty did fine tonight. Steve Smith was the obvious star. Sorry to see McFoy get hurt...between the number receivers, defensive backs, and fullbacks lost already, a lot of freshman are going to play. Growing pains are going to happen. Like I said, I have no problem w/ the team....I just think that some people (including the media) are expecting last year's offense. It ain't happening...at least, not this year.
I have to say , and it is not only because I know the Booty family, how impressed I am with that kid. I wish more QB's would follow his example and realize that one can be part of the team and learn instead of demanding they play x amount theior Freshman or Sophmore year or they are hightailing it to another school