Lincoln Riley is not at practice for the second straight day and resting at home per doctor’s orders. USC has elevated Kliff Kingsbury to acting assistant in Riley’s absence. Wide receivers coach Dennis Simmons will meet with reporters after practice. Continue reading Lincoln Riley Remains Out For Illness
Lincoln Riley isn’t the only one who missed a media appearance. Caleb Williams was not on the NIL-driven podcast the past two weeks that includes his name in the title. Between Williams pretending to place a crown on his head in recent games; saying lions don’t worry about sheep and looking checked out at the end of the Utah game, he hasn’t acquited himself too … Continue reading USC Notes: Adversity Can Be Revealing
One barometer I’ve used to judge past USC coaches was whether they were leaders of men. Specifically, I used this issue to criticize Paul Hackett, Lane Kiffin and Clay Helton. After 22 games at USC, it’s safe to say Lincoln Riley also has trouble in this category. He doesn’t strike me as true leader but more like an offensive coordinator-as-head coach. There’s a certain gravitas … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Leader Of Men Is Needed
USC coach Lincoln Riley is not making his weekly appearance on the “Trojans Live” radio show because he is “under the weather.” Instead, assistant head coach Dennis Simmons and defensive line coach Shuan Nua appeared on the show. Hopefully, Riley will feel well enough to speak to reporters tomorrow. Continue reading Lincoln Riley Too Ill To Do Radio Show
Lincoln Riley is going through a tough moment. But it’s made tougher because he has no base of support. He is invisible on campus. He doesn’t interact with the students. He doesn’t interact with the faculty or staff. He doesn’t go to booster meetings to meet the public. He didn’t host the Salute to Troy, which is always the job of the coach. He really … Continue reading Where Is Lincoln Riley’s Base Of Support?
QUARTERBACK There is no question Caleb Williams is struggling but look at the pressure he is facing the past two games. It’s almost comical watching him have to elude the pass rush. I do feel like Williams has looked jaded during parts of this season. He’s got to be thinking of the NFL more now. Grade: C+ RUNNING BACKS MarShawn Lloyd rushed for 74 yards … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Utah Report Card
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