Power RB

Here is a picture that defines the reason why USC was able to pull out a win over Atizona State: the power running of Lendale White. I don't know why the USC offensive coordinators do not start out every game with Lendale White carrying the ball. Although Reggie Bush is an exciting, gifted play-maker, I believe that White's power running through the middle of the field is a more important element to the USC offense. By utilizing White early and often, you force the opposing team's defense to condense on the middle of the field to stop the run. This allows the wide receivers to get open on the sidelines and give them more deep room behind the linebackers. I know Norm Chow knew this, and that's why in the last couple of years Lendale White has had more rushing attempts than Reggie Bush. Now with inexperienced offensive coordinators calling the plays, they are trying to be to fancy all of the time and almost running a one-dimensional offense. They better get their act together soon.