If you missed my radio appearance with Petros Papadakis, I mentioned Kris Richard as a possible candidate for the defensive coordinator’s position. Not because he is a former USC player but because he has a strong reputation as a coach with the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints. He served as defensive coordinator with the Seahawks and Saints. One possible issue for Lincoln … Continue reading A Name For Defensive Coordinator’s Search

Let’s be honest: The firing of Alex Grinch, while necessary, is hardly the only step Lincoln Riley needs to take to fix the coaching staff. He needs to do something about cornerbacks coach Donte Williams, who has not developed the cornerbacks. He needs to look at his linebacker coaches (Brian Odom, Roy Manning) and question what they delivered the past 2 seasons? They are his … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Good Step But Not Nearly Enough

Now that Lincoln Riley fired Alex Grinch, should he be trusted to hire the new defensive coordinator? It might strike some as silly that anyone other than Riley would hire the defensive coordinator, but what in Riley’s background tells us he is qualified to hire a good defensive coordinator? Riley should call someone he trusts (perhaps Bob Stoops) and get them to recommend some candidates. … Continue reading Can Lincoln Riley Be Trusted With Defensive Coordinator Hire?

Alex Grinch has been fired as defensive coordinator, Lincoln Riley announced today. Defensive line coach Shaun Nua and linebackers coach Shaun Nua have been named co-defensive coordinators. Defensive analyst Taylor Mays has been promoted to on-field coach and will work with the safeties. REACTION: This is all a year too late. The season’s over. It doesn’t matter. Lincoln Riley blew it. Now let’s see who … Continue reading USC Fires Alex Grinch

When Lincoln Riley arrived at his $17 million house in Palos Verdes on Saturday night, he needed to make a decision. Does he want to be a king or a football coach? If he wants to be king, he should look for another job. In the NFL or at a school like Michigan, where fans might put him on a pedestal. Because trying to be … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Needs To Adapt — Or Leave