What has ailed USC’s running game? Three analysts weigh in

LOS ANGELES — When Stephen Carr received a handoff in the backfield midway through the second quarter of USC’s 31-20 win over Colorado earlier this month, he stared ahead at two unblocked defenders.
Left with little open grass, the sophomore running back darted toward the sideline, attempting to run past the potential tacklers, until he was cut off by a linebacker. Carr then retreated, circled back toward the middle of the field, but confronted more defenders. He was buried for a los