[painekiller]

Today with my internet down for the count during the heat of day, I love you comcast, I watched USC v Washington ST. Now SC has a ton more talent on the field than the Cougars have ever had, but I watched Cushing and only Cushing for the 1st half. And let me tell you, he was the worse LB on the field. He was playing the WILL, and was not challenged often but when he was blocked, he was blasted. He did not seem to be able to shed the blocker. The SC defense was a swarming mob, with almost every playing gang tackling the ball carrier, but Cush always seemed to arrive late to play.

On the sweep to his side, the ball carrier beat him to sideline, Cushing had to turn his shoulders and run to get a late piece of the play. The CB was the reason that Cush came close to being involved.

Rey Rey and Matthews where both jumping out as high motor players, Cushing looked disinterested in the game.

Now the GM and HC have said they like this kid and they used our 1st round pick on him, so I know I have to be wrong in my assessment of him. Boy I hope I am.