USC signs defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to a contract extension after a strong debut season
2 months ago

USC signs defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to a contract extension after a strong debut season

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Southern California has signed defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to a contract extension after his strong debut season with the Trojans. The Trojans’ defense improved sharply in its first season under the 35-year-old Lynn, who was hired away from crosstown rival UCLA a year ago. With a simplified defensive scheme and a renewed emphasis on aggressive play, USC gave up 10.3 fewer points per game and 55 fewer yards per game under Lynn than it allowed in the 2023 season under coordinator Alex Grinch, who was fired late in the year by Lincoln Riley. Another standout rebuilding job at USC made him a popular candidate in rumors about a big-money move to other top schools or even back to the NFL, particularly after USC finished another disappointing season under Riley at 7-6 despite its markedly improved defense.

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USC signs defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to a contract extension
2 months, 1 week ago

USC signs defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to a contract extension

LA Times  

USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn stands on the sideline during a win over Louisiana State in Las Vegas on Sept. 1. After transforming USC’s struggling defense in a single season, rising star defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn signed a contract extension, the university announced Thursday. After bottoming out under previous coordinator Alex Grinch, USC gave up 10 fewer points per game …

D’Anton Lynn’s defection to USC didn’t doom UCLA’s defense, it just gave it a rival
4 months ago

D’Anton Lynn’s defection to USC didn’t doom UCLA’s defense, it just gave it a rival

LA Times  

His arrival last December, in the midst of the darkest defensive stretch in school history, was hailed as a potential program-saving moment at USC. “He’s done a tremendous job at this point,” USC coach Lincoln Riley said of Lynn. It was a fitting finish to a tremendous debut season in which Lynn transformed a mediocre UCLA defense into one of …

USC defense commits to bulking up and helping build Trojans’ new scheme
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

D’Anton Lynn says USC ‘is not that far away’ from fielding a great defense
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Crosstown move: USC hires UCLA’s D’Anton Lynn as its defensive coordinator
1 year, 3 months ago

Crosstown move: USC hires UCLA’s D’Anton Lynn as its defensive coordinator

LA Times  

UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn talks with linebacker Choe Bryant-Strother during the Bruins’ win over USC at the Coliseum on Nov. 18. Lincoln Riley got a firsthand look at what D’Anton Lynn could do when UCLA, under its first-year defensive coordinator, held USC to three rushing yards in the Trojans’ 38-20 loss to the Bruins on Nov. 18. Led by …

USC expected to hire UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn in same capacity: Source
1 year, 3 months ago

USC expected to hire UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn in same capacity: Source

New York Times  

USC is expected to hire UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn in the same capacity on a three-year deal, according to a program source. D'Anton Lynn, the 33-year-old son of Anthony Lynn, was the only defensive coordinator in the Pac-12 to hold Caleb Williams and USC under 6 yards per play this season and kept them to only 13 points till …

UCLA’s D’Anton Lynn is among the first-year coordinators making a quick impact in the Pac-12
1 year, 6 months ago

UCLA’s D’Anton Lynn is among the first-year coordinators making a quick impact in the Pac-12

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Going back to school has proved to be the right decision for D’Anton Lynn and UCLA. “I think D’Anton does an outstanding job coordinating the whole group,” coach Chip Kelly said. “You’ve got a lot of experience in that room with the coaches, and I think his leadership style has allowed that group to mesh together.” Lynn …

Forged in football alongside his father, D’Anton Lynn aims to revive UCLA’s defense
1 year, 7 months ago

Forged in football alongside his father, D’Anton Lynn aims to revive UCLA’s defense

LA Times  

The kid took his finger and drew a play in the dirt. “He says since then,” D’Anton noted of Anthony, “he always knew I was going to coach.” Others confuse the son for the father to this day. “This kid’s a superstar and he’s going to be, without question, a head coach probably a hell of a lot sooner than …

Under D’Anton Lynn, UCLA’s defense is ‘trying to promote a different standard’
1 year, 11 months ago

Under D’Anton Lynn, UCLA’s defense is ‘trying to promote a different standard’

LA Times  

“If I do my job for the D-lineman, they’re going to get a lot of cover sacks,” UCLA defensive back Kenny Churchwell III said of the Bruins’ new defensive schemes for 2023. “That’s been an emphasis this spring,” Lynn said, “not giving up big plays and just trying to disguise our coverage the best we can.” When asked about defensive …

UCLA hires D’Anton Lynn as defensive coordinator
2 years ago

UCLA hires D’Anton Lynn as defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — UCLA will have its third defensive coordinator in three years after the hiring of D’Anton Lynn on Monday. Jerry Azzinaro was defensive coordinator during coach Chip Kelly’s first four seasons in Westwood. Lynn is the son of San Francisco 49ers assistant and former Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn. UCLA also announced that running backs coach DeShaun Foster …

UCLA expected to hire Ravens safeties coach D’Anton Lynn as new defensive coordinator
2 years, 1 month ago

UCLA expected to hire Ravens safeties coach D’Anton Lynn as new defensive coordinator

LA Times  

Baltimore Ravens safeties coach D’Anton Lynn walks to the field before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. UCLA is expected to hire Baltimore Ravens safeties coach D’Anton Lynn as its new defensive coordinator to replace Bill McGovern in the wake of McGovern’s ongoing health concerns, according to multiple reports. Hiring Lynn, the 33-year-old …

Commanders talk to 49ers’ Lynn for offensive coordinator job
2 years, 1 month ago

Commanders talk to 49ers’ Lynn for offensive coordinator job

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders are interviewing Anthony Lynn for their offensive coordinator vacancy. Lynn, the San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach/running backs coach, is the sixth candidate the Commanders have spoken to about the job. That process has been ongoing since Rivera fired Scott Turner on Jan. 10, less than 48 hours after the Commanders missed the playoffs with the NFL’s …

With Bill McGovern possibly out again, how will UCLA’s defense rise against USC?
2 years, 4 months ago

With Bill McGovern possibly out again, how will UCLA’s defense rise against USC?

LA Times  

Arizona’s Jayden de Laura throws a touchdown pass beyond the reach of UCLA defensive lineman Jacob Sykes. Bill McGovern with the New York Giants in 2019 After missing the Bruins’ game against Stanford on Oct. 29, McGovern returned to practice the following week but was absent for the game at Arizona State. “For those guys to all work together without …

San Francisco 49ers hire former Chargers coach Anthony Lynn as assistant head coach
3 years, 1 month ago

San Francisco 49ers hire former Chargers coach Anthony Lynn as assistant head coach

LA Times  

Anthony Lynn, who was the Chargers’ head coach from 2017 to 2020, served as the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator this season. The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Chargers coach Anthony Lynn as their assistant head coach. The addition of Lynn comes after Jon Embree was not brought back as tight ends coach and assistant head coach in San Francisco. …

In a week of L.A. homecomings — Westbrook! Goff! — Anthony Lynn returns to less fanfare
3 years, 5 months ago

In a week of L.A. homecomings — Westbrook! Goff! — Anthony Lynn returns to less fanfare

LA Times  

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn was 33-31, and 1-1 in the playoffs, during his four seasons as head coach of the Chargers. Will it be strange for Anthony Lynn, former coach of the Chargers, to return to Los Angeles on Sunday and play the Rams as offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions? But, to be honest with you, I’m …

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn given rest of season to save job
4 years, 3 months ago

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn given rest of season to save job

LA Times  

The Chargers said Anthony Lynn would remain head coach for the rest of the regular season. “As long as I’m the head coach here, my focus is trying to get this thing back on track and finish the season out the right way.” Though nothing is guaranteed and is always subject to change, the Chargers do intend to give Lynn …

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn feels he’s still ‘the right guy for the job’
4 years, 3 months ago

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn feels he’s still ‘the right guy for the job’

LA Times  

Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn admitted there was a lot of miscommunication during their game against the Buffalo Bills. But it was embarrassing to finish the game like that.” Just as he did immediately after the loss, Lynn blamed the play on “poor communication,” something he also said happened offensively just before the end of the first half against Buffalo. …

Chargers to extend coach Anthony Lynn’s contract beyond 2020 season
5 years, 1 month ago

Chargers to extend coach Anthony Lynn’s contract beyond 2020 season

LA Times  

Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn looks on from the sidelines against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter on Nov. 7, 2019, in Oakland. At the end of December, Anthony Lynn said he had “no problem betting” on himself, regarding his somewhat tenuous contract situation with the Chargers. Chargers Former Chargers and UCLA linebacker Donnie Edwards wins Salute to Service …

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