Lincoln Riley’s past taught him to be patient while rebuilding USC football program
1 year, 1 month ago

Lincoln Riley’s past taught him to be patient while rebuilding USC football program

LA Times  

The toughest year of Lincoln Riley’s otherwise charmed coaching life felt, in a lot of ways, painfully similar to this one. I know we’re going to get there.” Effectively eliminated from the Pac-12 title race, USC won’t be going anywhere this season outside of a second-rate bowl game. “It’s just one day at a time right now, put your right foot in front of the left, and keep moving,” Riley said. And that’s what’s going to happen here.” It took a similar sense of faith to help get East Carolina going in the right direction, as Ruffin McNeill recalls. “His message has always been that the next game is the biggest game because it’s the next game,” rush end Jamil Muhammad said.

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Like his players, USC coach Lincoln Riley must step up under fire
1 week ago

Like his players, USC coach Lincoln Riley must step up under fire

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley celebrates while holding the Las Vegas Bowl trophy following the Trojans’ win over Texas A&M at Allegiant Stadium on Friday night. The USC coach said he saw it when his team came back from an 17-point deficit against Texas A&M to claim a 35-31 victory in the Las Vegas Bowl. USC quarterback Jayden Maiava looks to …

Lincoln Riley attributes departures to USC’s pro-style formula dictating NIL offers
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Lincoln Riley attributes departures to USC’s pro-style formula dictating NIL offers

LA Times  

After nine days of chaos and uncertainty, during which 19 of his players left USC for the transfer portal, Lincoln Riley found himself longing Wednesday for a time, not so long ago, when the process of building a college football team was less opaque, teams were equally allotted 85 scholarships, relationships were forged in living rooms and decisions were made …

Lincoln Riley shrugs off USC receiver defections to portal, still expects to improve
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Lincoln Riley shrugs off USC receiver defections to portal, still expects to improve

LA Times  

USC wide receiver Duce Robinson is among the Trojans who have entered the transfer portal. But as USC’s young wideouts considered last week whether to stay or enter the transfer portal, Riley insisted Thursday that he didn’t set out to convince any receiver to stay. “The reality is there’s just some guys that you just can’t or are not going …

USC coach Lincoln Riley suggests there is no reason to panic as Trojans shop in portal
3 weeks, 4 days ago

USC coach Lincoln Riley suggests there is no reason to panic as Trojans shop in portal

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley congratulates running back Quinten Joyner after his touchdown against Notre Dame on Nov. 30. The transfer portal was open less than 24 hours when Lincoln Riley appeared on USC’s “Trojans Live” radio show Monday night. This just is what it is right now.’” As its roster stands, USC probably could have used a potential star running …

USC and Lincoln Riley salvage challenging signing day by landing Jahkeem Stewart
1 month ago

USC and Lincoln Riley salvage challenging signing day by landing Jahkeem Stewart

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sideline during a loss to Notre Dame on Nov. 30. We’re really glad he’s a Trojan.” That was obvious as his signing became official, with a bevy of USC staffers, including defensive line coach Eric Henderson, posting photos on social media wearing Thanos’ famous gauntlet with two of its golden fingers shaped in …

UCF inquires about USC coach Lincoln Riley: Sources
1 month ago

UCF inquires about USC coach Lincoln Riley: Sources

New York Times  

By Bruce Feldman, Antonio Morales and Ralph Russo UCF has inquired about the availability of USC coach Lincoln Riley as it searches for a replacement for Gus Malzahn, three people who have been privy to those conversations told The Athletic on Wednesday. Firing Riley, whose win total with the Trojans has decreased in each of his three seasons, would cost …

The Times of Troy: At the end of Year 3, USC has yet to find its identity under Lincoln Riley
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1 month ago

The Times of Troy: At the end of Year 3, USC has yet to find its identity under Lincoln Riley

LA Times  

I’m Ryan Kartje, the USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, reporting to you from the final days of another frustrating USC football regular season. Since beating Notre Dame two years ago, in a game that appeared to announce the Trojans’ triumphant return as contenders, Lincoln Riley has barely managed to keep USC above.500. Riley is 14-11 through his last …

Lincoln Riley has imprisoned USC in a cycle of mediocrity
1 month ago

Lincoln Riley has imprisoned USC in a cycle of mediocrity

LA Times  

This season is officially worse than the last, USC completing its regular season with a 6-6 record and probably destined for a minor bowl in a desert wasteland. 5 Notre Dame at the Coliseum on Saturday, Lincoln Riley has a 25-14 record as USC’s coach. I could go on about that for an hour, but I just don’t think it’s …

Do front offices see USC’s Lincoln Riley as a future NFL coach?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Do front offices see USC’s Lincoln Riley as a future NFL coach?

LA Times  

You win some, you lose some. “The biggest thing with the NFL if you’re evaluating him as a head coach is what type of team identity are you trying to bring?” AFC said. “I think it’s more appealing to be an NFL head coach right now,” NFC said. It’s hard not to consider the possibility of starting over in life.” …

Lincoln Riley’s old colleague is out to beat him: What to watch in USC vs. Nebraska
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley’s old colleague is out to beat him: What to watch in USC vs. Nebraska

LA Times  

The two coaches spent enough hours together, tossing around Air Raid ideas on the same Texas Tech staff from 2004 to 2007, to understand each other’s tendencies at a pretty deep level. But after all those years and all the games their teams have played since, Lincoln Riley is less sure than ever what to expect from Dana Holgorsen on …

The Sports Report: USC football is put on probation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: USC football is put on probation

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley walks in the tunnel behind his team to the field before a recent game. “I’m just happy that he knew — and I told his wife this — that every single time I saw him I told him I loved him,” said Allen, whose career achievements include a Heisman Trophy, season and Super Bowl most valuable …

Letters to Sports: Miller Moss paying the price for Lincoln Riley’s mistakes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Letters to Sports: Miller Moss paying the price for Lincoln Riley’s mistakes

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley is throwing quarterback Miller Moss under the bus. Jerry Mendel Culver City :: As a UCLA fan, I’m glad that USC has discovered what it’s like to have hired and been hoodwinked by an arrogant charlatan football coach. When he arrived bringing in half of his Oklahoma team with him, including a Heisman quarterback, and went …

USC goes cold at the goal line, falling to Washington in another road loss
2 months ago

USC goes cold at the goal line, falling to Washington in another road loss

LA Times  

Washington running back Jonah Coleman leaps into the end zone to score in front of USC safety Akili Arnold in the first half of the Trojans’ 26-21 loss Saturday night. We’ve been a good enough team to put ourselves in position to win.” That message had worn thin weeks ago with frustrated USC faithful, but Riley went back to it …

His defiance gone, Lincoln Riley struggles to explain USC’s latest devastating loss
2 months, 2 weeks ago

His defiance gone, Lincoln Riley struggles to explain USC’s latest devastating loss

LA Times  

USC quarterback Miller Moss throws under pressure from Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II during the second half of the Trojans’ 29-28 loss Saturday night. And it’s like that, over and over and over again.” The loss left Riley below.500 for the first time in his career — and USC with a difficult route just to reach bowl eligibility. The redshirt …

After another close loss and a 3-3 start, USC simply needs more from Lincoln Riley
2 months, 3 weeks ago

After another close loss and a 3-3 start, USC simply needs more from Lincoln Riley

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Makai Lemon found a soft spot in Penn State’s zone defense, caught a short pass and took it 14 yards to get to the Nittany Lions’ 49-yard line with 1:48 remaining in the game. A 33-30 overtime loss to fourth-ranked Penn State — USC’s third loss that has come in the game’s final seconds or final play. …

It’s already do or die: What to watch when USC plays host to Penn State
2 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s already do or die: What to watch when USC plays host to Penn State

LA Times  

The refrain felt frustratingly familiar. Still, however close USC might have come, however “battle-tested” it might now be, the harsh reality is Riley has lost seven of his last 12 as the Trojans coach. “I promise you,” Riley said this week, “we’re still a very confident team. “The most important thing for us right now,” the quarterback said, “is everything …

Lincoln Riley still thinks USC can be ‘a really good team’ despite loss to Minnesota
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley still thinks USC can be ‘a really good team’ despite loss to Minnesota

LA Times  

An unseasonably warm breeze blew through Huntington Bank Stadium. But nothing about Saturday night’s 24-17 loss to Minnesota would leave USC feeling comfortable with its new place in its new conference. “We’ve got the makings of a really good team,” said Lincoln Riley, who has lost seven of his last 12 as the Trojans coach. “We gave up a couple …

Lincoln Riley confident USC offensive line can be ‘damn good’ despite Michigan loss
3 months, 1 week ago

Lincoln Riley confident USC offensive line can be ‘damn good’ despite Michigan loss

LA Times  

The left tackle was cramping. Still, Riley didn’t seem concerned on Tuesday about the line’s long-term trajectory, instead once again reiterating his belief that USC’s offensive line can be “really damn good” this season. We’ve got to get back on track that way, and I’m confident we will.” Michigan’s Josaiah Stewart knocks down USC quarterback Miller Moss during the Trojans’ …

Lincoln Riley's shortcomings on display in USC loss to Michigan
3 months, 1 week ago

Lincoln Riley's shortcomings on display in USC loss to Michigan

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sideline during a 27-24 loss to Michigan in the Trojans’ Big Ten opener on Saturday. Coach Lincoln Riley described the 27-24 loss to Michigan on Saturday as a game his team could have won, saying, “We came up one play short.” In truth, this was a game the Trojans should have won. “I …

Lincoln Riley isn’t too bothered that Michigan has switched quarterbacks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley isn’t too bothered that Michigan has switched quarterbacks

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley said his team has to be “ready for everybody” on Michigan. But Riley said he understood Moore’s rationale behind announcing the move, even if he wouldn’t speculate as to why he announced it five days ahead of Saturday’s big-time Big Ten opener in Ann Arbor. So, a big challenge, regardless of who’s under center.” Still, it’s …

Lincoln Riley can start CFP dreaming now that USC has a defense
4 months ago

Lincoln Riley can start CFP dreaming now that USC has a defense

LA Times  

Who were these players, and what did they do with USC’s defense? New starting quarterback Miller Moss passed for 378 yards and transfer running back Woody Marks scored a pair of touchdowns, but the most important revelations in the Trojans’ season-opening 27-20 victory over No. LSU drove the ball to USC’s three-yard line on the opening drive of the game …

USC football training camp: What we learned during the second week
4 months, 3 weeks ago

USC football training camp: What we learned during the second week

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — USC is through another week of practice and is 21 days from kicking off a critical 2024 season against LSU in Las Vegas. “We have one of the most fantastic, talented, high-character freshman groups that I’ve had anywhere, anytime,” Riley said at the time. It already feels a lot different in a way that we’re using our …

Can Lincoln Riley coach? USC and its fans need an answer
5 months ago

Can Lincoln Riley coach? USC and its fans need an answer

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley is 19-8 in his first two seasons leading the Trojans. The last time USC fans watched Lincoln Riley in their backyard, he was getting embarrassed by a coach who didn’t even want to be there. The last time Lincoln Riley played a game that really mattered, it was UCLA 38, USC 20, honeymoon done. “It’s a …

USC defense commits to bulking up and helping build Trojans’ new scheme
5 months ago

USC defense commits to bulking up and helping build Trojans’ new scheme

LA Times  

USC defensive lineman Bear Alexander is expected to play a key role in the Trojans’ transformation under the direction of co-defensive coordinators D’Anton Lynn and Eric Henderson. D’Anton Lynn was a defensive assistant, having followed his father, Anthony, from Buffalo to L.A. Eric Henderson was an assistant defensive line coach, still finding his way in his first NFL job. And …

Lincoln Riley brushes off criticism, insists USC is still a power at Big Ten media days
5 months, 1 week ago

Lincoln Riley brushes off criticism, insists USC is still a power at Big Ten media days

LA Times  

Lincoln Riley strode confidently into the cavernous confines of a new, unfamiliar stadium, one of the new coaches on the block in the Big Ten, surrounded on all sides by the novel and the unfamiliar. But amid all the new and unfamiliar at Big Ten media days, the message from Riley, at the start of his third season at USC, …

USC paid nearly $20 million in 2022 to bring Lincoln Riley to L.A.
7 months, 2 weeks ago

USC paid nearly $20 million in 2022 to bring Lincoln Riley to L.A.

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley was an expensive hire for the Trojans, with his Oklahoma buyout, salary and related compensation costing the Trojans nearly $20 million during his first season. The federal tax return, which covers only the fiscal year 2022, is the first public disclosure of Riley’s compensation since he left Oklahoma for USC at the end of the 2021 …

Lincoln Riley has a new outlook as USC opens spring practice
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley has a new outlook as USC opens spring practice

LA Times  

He’s the quarterback whisperer. “I’m further ahead than the players on it, but I’m learning it for the first time, kind of like they are in a way,” Riley said. “So to be able to be there, to be engaged, to be able to have those conversations with our players, it helps me in my conversations with our defensive staff …

USC’s new defensive coaches eager to embrace the challenge that awaits
10 months, 2 weeks ago

USC’s new defensive coaches eager to embrace the challenge that awaits

LA Times  

Former North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz, who won two FCS national titles with the school, will oversee linebackers at USC next season. “We want to make a little look like a lot.” With an emphasis on player development, USC introduced its four new defensive assistant coaches to reporters Thursday before the Trojans begin spring practices on March 19. …

Lincoln Riley praises recruiting class featuring ‘large human beings’ to bolster USC
1 year ago

Lincoln Riley praises recruiting class featuring ‘large human beings’ to bolster USC

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley said he was pleased most of the Trojans’ recruiting class never waved from its commitment and will bolster the team. After a mad-dash few weeks spent selling his refurbished plans for USC from living room to living room, state to state, it was a mostly quiet signing day morning for Trojans coach Lincoln Riley. “People that …

What went wrong for Lincoln Riley and USC in 2023? ‘Something’s really off there’
1 year ago

What went wrong for Lincoln Riley and USC in 2023? ‘Something’s really off there’

New York Times  

In USC’s dream scenario, it would be spending the next two weeks preparing for the program’s first-ever trip to the College Football Playoff. This was one of the worst defenses we’ve faced.” Said another Pac-12 head coach: “They have some talented guys on defense, but they miss a ton of tackles. Where’s the defensive lineman no one can block?” asked …

USC football recruiting reset: 7 thoughts on the Trojans entering early signing period
1 year ago

USC football recruiting reset: 7 thoughts on the Trojans entering early signing period

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Lincoln Riley is less than 24 hours from putting the finishing touches on his second full recruiting class at USC. There are still some promising pieces, but USC needs to land more elite linemen if it wants to make noise nationally, which is something we’ve been saying for five years and two different coaching staffs. There’s no …

D’Anton Lynn says USC ‘is not that far away’ from fielding a great defense
1 year ago

D’Anton Lynn says USC ‘is not that far away’ from fielding a great defense

LA Times  

Former UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn has hit the ground running, recruiting for USC shortly after he switched schools. Ten months before USC made him one of the highest paid defensive coordinators in college football, D’Anton Lynn didn’t have a lick of experience coaching college kids. USC coach Lincoln Riley saw firsthand the foundational differences in UCLA’s defense after one …

USC hires D’Anton Lynn away from archrival UCLA to be its new defensive coordinator
1 year, 1 month ago

USC hires D’Anton Lynn away from archrival UCLA to be its new defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Southern California has hired D’Anton Lynn away from archrival UCLA to be Lincoln Riley’s defensive coordinator. Riley announced his choice Friday night to replace Alex Grinch, who was fired last month with two games left in USC’s disappointing 7-5 regular season. He has …

USC football mailbag: Examining the coordinator search, staff makeup and offensive issues
1 year, 1 month ago

USC football mailbag: Examining the coordinator search, staff makeup and offensive issues

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — USC is in the middle of a search for its next defensive coordinator, its bowl destination will be officially revealed on Sunday and the early signing period is weeks away. I feel like I’ve said this since the 2021 season ended, and I’ve been proven wrong 12 months later every time so maybe I should stop, but …

College football head coach jobs ranking: Where Tulane, JMU searches stand
1 year, 1 month ago

College football head coach jobs ranking: Where Tulane, JMU searches stand

New York Times  

Reporting from Bruce Feldman, Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini The college football coaching carousel is in full spin. James Madison What we’re hearing… At James Madison At James Madison, two names getting strong consideration are Holy Cross head coach Bob Chesney and Rutgers defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak, per industry sources. What Lincoln Riley said about USC and the NFL In …

Lincoln Riley's honeymoon with USC is over with loss to UCLA
1 year, 1 month ago

Lincoln Riley's honeymoon with USC is over with loss to UCLA

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley looks at the replay board during a 38-20 loss to rival UCLA at the Coliseum on Saturday. Since tutoring Caleb Williams to a Heisman, Riley has basically ruined Williams’ encore season with a terrible defense, an underutilized running attack, and a series of big-game embarrassments. USC quarterback Caleb Williams leaps out of the pocket to avoid …

For Chip Kelly and Lincoln Riley, what are the stakes heading into UCLA-USC game?
1 year, 1 month ago

For Chip Kelly and Lincoln Riley, what are the stakes heading into UCLA-USC game?

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley, left, and UCLA coach Chip Kelly talk before last year’s game between their schools at the Rose Bowl. The word around Westwood this rivalry week suggests the same fate could befall UCLA’s Chip Kelly if the Bruins are humiliated at the Coliseum in the wake of back-to-back losses to Arizona and Arizona State. “The first time …

Caleb Williams, USC effectively eliminated from Pac-12 title race with loss to Oregon
1 year, 1 month ago

Caleb Williams, USC effectively eliminated from Pac-12 title race with loss to Oregon

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley and quarterback Caleb Williams talk during the first half of the Trojans’ 36-27 road loss to Oregon on Saturday night. “It’s the first game we’ve played here at USC where we’re out of the championship race,” Riley said of next Saturday’s rivalry game against UCLA at the Coliseum. It’s one play here or there — that’s …

From Monte Kiffin to Alex Grinch: How USC’s defense lost its way over 15 years
1 year, 1 month ago

From Monte Kiffin to Alex Grinch: How USC’s defense lost its way over 15 years

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Though 14 years have passed since that Halloween night in Eugene, Ore., former USC defensive coordinator Rocky Seto still recalls Oregon’s tempo, Jeremiah Masoli at quarterback and the intense atmosphere in the crowd. “They’re out of their gaps,” said one Pac-12 assistant who has faced USC’s defense over the past two years. They don’t know how to …

USC’s lack of progress on defense compelled Lincoln Riley to fire coordinator Alex Grinch
1 year, 1 month ago

USC’s lack of progress on defense compelled Lincoln Riley to fire coordinator Alex Grinch

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Lincoln Riley said he hadn’t seen much progress or improvement from Southern California’s defense since the previous November, and that’s why he finally decided to fire coordinator Alex Grinch. “We simply weren’t making the progress that we all expected we would make,” Riley …

After firing Alex Grinch, Lincoln Riley promises USC will have a defensive revival
1 year, 1 month ago

After firing Alex Grinch, Lincoln Riley promises USC will have a defensive revival

LA Times  

USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, left, and head coach Lincoln Riley watch from the sideline during a 52-42 loss to Washington on Saturday at the Coliseum. After weeks of unwavering support for Grinch, Riley reversed course by firing the coordinator Sunday, less than 24 hours after USC’s 52-42 loss to Washington at the Coliseum. We’ll continue to take the steps …

USC fires defensive coordinator Alex Grinch with 2 games left in regular season
1 year, 1 month ago

USC fires defensive coordinator Alex Grinch with 2 games left in regular season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Southern California fired defensive coordinator Alex Grinch on Sunday with two games left in the Trojans’ disappointing regular season. Defensive line coach Shaun Nua and inside linebackers Coach Brian Odom will serve as USC’s co-defensive coordinators for the remainder of the season, which …

Commentary: Lincoln Riley is on the verge of losing USC fans’ devotion by keeping Alex Grinch
1 year, 2 months ago

Commentary: Lincoln Riley is on the verge of losing USC fans’ devotion by keeping Alex Grinch

LA Times  

USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch jogs on the field before a loss to Utah at the Coliseum on Oct. 21. USC coach Lincoln Riley continues to sidestep questions and redirect when it comes to Grinch’s status amid the Trojans’ ongoing defensive woes. Just a guess: This fan jumped to support Riley’s decision to suspend the Southern California News Group’s USC …

Letters to Sports: Lincoln Riley and USC continue to disappoint
1 year, 2 months ago

Letters to Sports: Lincoln Riley and USC continue to disappoint

LA Times  

If the Trojans were as defensive on the field as Lincoln Riley is in the press room we’d be undefeated. Rob Raban Huntington Beach :: With USC’s deep pockets buying the head coach and quarterback from Oklahoma, they should dip back into these same deep pockets and send them back. Mike Aguilar Costa Mesa :: Lincoln Riley’s game plan probably …

Lincoln Riley is shaking off pneumonia but still sure USC can push for Pac-12 title
1 year, 2 months ago

Lincoln Riley is shaking off pneumonia but still sure USC can push for Pac-12 title

LA Times  

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley calls an offensive play from the sidelines during the game against Arizona at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 7 in Los Angeles. Then, Riley said, “Sunday didn’t go too well.” While his team was left reeling from its second straight loss, Riley was left to deal with the effects of pneumonia. “I’m definitely …

USC coach Lincoln Riley misses consecutive practices because of undisclosed illness
1 year, 2 months ago

USC coach Lincoln Riley misses consecutive practices because of undisclosed illness

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley looks at his play sheet on the sideline during a 34-32 loss to Utah at the Coliseum on Saturday. A USC spokesperson said the coach was recovering under doctor’s orders and described his status as “day-to-day”. His offense has looked out of sorts, while USC’s defense came apart at the worst possible time last Saturday to …

USC vs. Utah takeaways: Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are feeling the heat
1 year, 2 months ago

USC vs. Utah takeaways: Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are feeling the heat

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley walks on the sidelines during the Trojans’ loss to Utah at the Coliseum Saturday. He said to “the trained eye” this season’s struggling USC defense doesn’t resemble last year’s unit even if the missed tackles and long gains surrendered look similar. Despite his efforts, Riley admitted Saturday after the first home loss of his USC career …

With heartbreaking, last-second loss, USC falls to 0-3 vs. Utah in Lincoln Riley era
1 year, 2 months ago

With heartbreaking, last-second loss, USC falls to 0-3 vs. Utah in Lincoln Riley era

LA Times  

USC quarterback Caleb Williams tries to avoid being sacked by Utah defensive end Jonah Elliss during the first half of the Trojans’ 34-32 loss at the Coliseum on Saturday night. Saturday night was supposed to be USC’s best shot for catharsis after two devastating defeats a season ago, its best chance to land a return punch on Utah, the team …

USC mailbag: How does Alex Grinch keep getting paid? Can Caleb Williams win the Heisman?
1 year, 2 months ago

USC mailbag: How does Alex Grinch keep getting paid? Can Caleb Williams win the Heisman?

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — It’s a delicate time for USC fans. USC’s defense did play much better last week, and there’s a chance it plays well against a banged-up Utah offense this week. I’ve been on this beat long enough to have seen plenty of bad USC special teams — even when it did have a dedicated special teams coordinator. When …

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