California running back Jaydn Ott (1) runs against USC linebacker Raesjon Davis (9) during the first half in Berkeley on Saturday. USC’s defense gathered around its embattled coach last Saturday, already reeling from potential disaster. Alex Grinch had hammered home all season the importance of limiting big plays, and all season, it seemed to make little difference. The optimist, in this case, might reason that only a handful of big plays are standing in the way of USC’s defense finding its full potential. “It’s my responsibility to get that done, and I’m not getting it done.”His willingness to accept the responsibility hasn’t gone unnoticed by USC’s defense.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 01, 2023 23:33 UTC