USC Linebacker Transfer Sets High Bar For The Defense

Can the defense step up this season?

To say that the USC defense was poor last season would be an understatement. To their credit, they did improve as the year went on, but the mere fact that they couldn’t make timely stops is what hurt them in the end.

They came close to reaching the College Football Player last year with a lousy defense, and this year, they are determined to right their wrongs.

Even the new guys to the team want to find success on defense. Linebacker Mason Cobb gave his thoughts during the Pac-12 media day.

“It is what it is,”

said

first-year linebacker Mason Cobb during his appearance at Pac-12 Media Day. “Coach Wylie mentions, ‘Hey, you guys weren’t here (but) it’s also your fault. It’s not just these guys’ fault.’ Everyone’s motivated by last year. … We talk about it every day because that’s the reality.”

Per SaturdayOutWest.com

The USC defense likely won’t be on the same level as Georgia or Alabama, but it doesn’t need to be. It just needs to be able to bend but not break when it matters most. The high-flying offense should be able to do the rest.

The motivation to be great this season starts with the defense. Their season will depend on how they perform, just like last year.

“We want to be the best defense in the Pac-12,” said Cobb. “I want to be the best defense in the country. We’re not settling for third, fourth in the Pac-12, we want No. 1 in everything. That’s a goal for us this year.”

Per SaturdayOutWest.com

For the Trojans to get to where they want to go, the defense must play its part. They improved over the offseason in different spots, so the team feels confident heading into the season. It’s put up or shut up time for the Trojans as the new year kicks off soon.