Point-Counterpoint Third and Long
by David Purdum
Heading into December, USC\'s overwhelming offense was tops in the nation in third-down efficiency. After outlasting Pat Hill’s impressive Fresno State squad in November, the Trojans were converting on an amazing 54% of third downs. Having Reggie Bush doesn’t hurt. Pete Carroll’s explosive bunch was also No. 1 in turnover margin. It’s not hard to figure out why Matt Leinart and company keep rolling. The third-down efficiency rankings are filled with explosive offenses, includi...Login to Read More