USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, left, stands next to coach Lincoln Riley during a 52-42 loss to Washington at the Coliseum on Nov. 4. Riley fired Grinch a day after the loss. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)At last, coach Lincoln Riley has shown some leadership in letting go Alex Grinch. Richard TurnageBurbank::The failure of USC's football program to develop a first-rate defensive unit has many factors. By keeping Grinch, he squandered the potential of this team (and Caleb Williams) from having a truly memorable season.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 11, 2023 18:45 UTC