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sports1 year ago

"Biden's Controversial Remarks Spark Outrage and Support Among Public Figures"

Fans and well-wishers of USC football coach Lincoln Riley took to social media to offer faux condolences after President Biden accidentally mentioned his name instead of Laken Riley's during his State of the Union address, causing outrage from Laken Riley's family. Despite the mix-up, fans expressed support for Riley, with some jokingly offering condolences and checking in on him, while Riley himself has not publicly addressed the controversy.

via New York Post |
#biden#condolences#lincoln-riley
sports2 years ago

USC Football Bolsters Roster with 19 New Signings

USC Football has added 19 high school football players during the December early signing period, including several four-star recruits and players ranked in the ESPN300 and Top247 lists. The signees will join the Trojan program in January or the fall, with one player currently serving a Mormon mission. USC may add more players before the next signing day in February.

via University of Southern California Official Athletic Site|
#early-signing-period#high-school-players#lincoln-riley
sports2 years ago

Matt Entz Leaves North Dakota State to Join USC as Assistant Head Coach for Defense

Matt Entz, former head coach at North Dakota State University, has been named USC's assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach. Entz, a two-time FCS national championship-winning coach, brings a strong defensive background and impressive coaching record to the USC football program. He led North Dakota State to two national championships and a record-breaking 37-game winning streak. Entz will continue to coach NDSU as they pursue their third national title.

via University of Southern California Official Athletic Site|
#assistant-head-coach#defense#linebackers
sports2 years ago

"Potential Candidates to Replace USC's Fired Defensive Coordinator Alex Grinch"

USC football has dismissed defensive coordinator Alex Grinch after a string of poor defensive performances. Potential candidates to replace Grinch include Jim Leonhard, senior defensive analyst at Illinois; D'Anton Lynn, defensive coordinator at UCLA; Tony White, defensive coordinator at Nebraska; Tony Gibson, defensive coordinator at NC State; Tim DeRuyter, defensive coordinator at Texas Tech; Joe Rossi, defensive coordinator at Minnesota; and Joe Harasymiak, defensive coordinator at Rutgers. However, it is unlikely that Morgan Scalley, defensive coordinator at Utah, will leave his current position to join USC.

via The Athletic|
#candidates#coaching-search#defensive-coordinator
sports2 years ago

"USC vs. Arizona: Expert Predicts Winner and Score in Week 6 Pac-12 Showdown"

USC football expert, Matt Zemek, previews the upcoming game against Arizona. He highlights USC's defensive issues and the need for improvement from their defensive coordinator, Jim Leonhard. Zemek also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of USC's quarterback, Caleb Williams, and running back, MarShawn Lloyd. He predicts a 45-30 victory for USC over Arizona.

via Arizona Desert Swarm|
#arizona#caleb-williams#lincoln-riley
sports2 years ago

Insights from USC Football's Dynamic Fall Training Camp

USC's offensive coordinator and line coach, Josh Henson, expressed dissatisfaction with the linemen's performance during the team's first padded practice, emphasizing the need for them to respond to challenges. Despite this, Henson remains optimistic about the offensive line, which features four redshirt seniors in key roles. The left tackle position is primarily being played by Jonah Monheim, while Justin Dedich is locked in at center, and Jarrett Kingston seems set at right guard. The other guard spot is up for competition between Gino Quinones and Emmanuel Pregnon, while a battle is also brewing at right tackle between Mason Murphy and projected starter Michael Tarquin. Murphy has shown significant improvement and is likely to contribute as USC's swing tackle.

via Los Angeles Times|
#competition#improvement#offensive-line