In the wake of defensive coordinator Alex Grinch's firing, USC coach Lincoln Riley is confident the Trojans will eventually 'play great defense here.'
Alex Grinch was one of the first people on Lincoln Riley’s private plane to Los Angeles. They had visions of building a college football powerhouse together. Less than two years later, the embattled defensive coordinator is out. 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.
“Nothing will trump getting the right person in here,” Riley said, “because we’re gonna play great defense here. Like, period. It’s gonna happen. It’s gonna happen soon.” Riley said he has thought about factors he’ll consider in the hiring process but didn’t divulge specifics. He plans to spend “99%” of his time during the next two weeks coaching the team through the remaining games.
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