Absolutely awesome to crank up some College Football last night, and not a second too soon. Let me break down the good and the bad of USC v. Hawaii. I’ll start with the great; Hawaii’s haka dance. I love that. That is so hard. I see that, and I don’t know how these guys ever lose. After seeing it last night, I was convinced they could beat the Saints. Of course, a few minutes later, they run right into USC talent and the record gets scratched. The Trojans did win that Honolulu track meet, so let me start with their good. Q.B. Matt Barkley, looks like he spent the offseason in the weight room and dark room. Bad, that “C” they stitched into his uniform. Not his fault; I like that he’s the captain but that’s a bad look. Jason Varitek thinks that’s cornball.

Photos: Barkley's Career So Far

Photos: Lane's Coaching Career

Good, the Trojan D knocking out Q.B. Bryant Moniz with this kill shot. Bad, the Trojan D making Bryant Moniz look like Vince Young right up until that big shot he took. Good, a season opening win. Bad, allowing nearly 600 yards in offense to Hawaii. I get that their run and shoot is going to create a problem or two, and considering the crazy offseason they had, USC probably had a wrinkle or two to iron out, but that’s a team USC should hammer. And they were working much harder than they should have as evidenced by Lane Kiffin going for two point conversions on each of their first three T.D.’s. If Hawaii piled up nearly 600 yards on them, what’s Oregon going to hang on them in the Coliseum? A grrr. Coach em up! Lane’s dad.