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Did Nebraska's defense get psyched out by USC to create those gaping holes that allowed the Trojans to rush for 313 yards?
The Cornhuskers moved their defensive players liberally against Nevada, but kept them in place for a close victory over Wake Forest. Nebraska chose to keep its defensive players in place against USC, too, perhaps confident it could physically match up with the Trojans.
It turned out to be a momentous decision.
USC's offense also put enough players in motion that the Huskers might have been scared to stunt their defense, because it might create big holes.
"If you move guys around, it might give (Nebraska) a reason to keep people in place because they don't want to get caught out of position," USC offensive line coach Pat Ruel said.
It turned out Nebraska had nothing to lose, because its base defense was completely fooled by the Trojans' misdirection. USC coach Pete Carroll referred to the holes as "colossal."
"We didn't even have to throw," Carroll said.
The Cornhuskers moved their defensive players liberally against Nevada, but kept them in place for a close victory over Wake Forest. Nebraska chose to keep its defensive players in place against USC, too, perhaps confident it could physically match up with the Trojans.
It turned out to be a momentous decision.
USC's offense also put enough players in motion that the Huskers might have been scared to stunt their defense, because it might create big holes.
"If you move guys around, it might give (Nebraska) a reason to keep people in place because they don't want to get caught out of position," USC offensive line coach Pat Ruel said.
It turned out Nebraska had nothing to lose, because its base defense was completely fooled by the Trojans' misdirection. USC coach Pete Carroll referred to the holes as "colossal."
"We didn't even have to throw," Carroll said.
