Ex-Lincoln Riley player calls out USC defensive flaws
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Lincoln Riley faces renewed backlash with USC football following the Oregon loss. Fans once again are calling out the head coach for the defensive flaws, which has surfaced during Big Ten Conference play. Even ex-Riley player Max Williams hasn’t become pleased with the results.
Former cornerback Max Williams, who played for both Riley and former coach Clay Helton, has noticed the defensive issues. He outlined what he sees is going wrong with this defense that’s now led by defensive coordinator Gary Patterson.
“Think the biggest issue with the defense currently is we get the call in late. Which in turn does not allow our players enough time to process the formation, communicate, read pre-snap indicators, etc,” Williams posted on X, formerly Twitter.
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Williams wasn’t through with the critique of this Patterson-led defense.
“Instead of thinking about making a play and playing fast, you are left in fight-or-flight mode thinking about your assignment as the ball is snapped,” Williams added.
So another words, Williams sees a disorganized unit in Patterson’s first season. That presents a new defensive issue under Riley.
Riley brings a deep history of defensive struggles. Even dating back to his time in Norman with Oklahoma before taking over the Trojans. Except now Riley is leaning into a hall of fame coach from TCU and one-time Big 12 rival.
But this USC defense has surrendered 30 points to Louisiana, 35 against Rutgers and now, 41 versus the No. 15 Oregon Ducks. Riley and Patterson return to the hot seat. Now an ex-Trojan under Riley has dropped a detailed harsh critique.
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