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Oklahoma HC Lincoln Riley will be the new HC of USC

Anakim : 11/28/2021 3:43 pm
Wow. That's a huge get.


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Lincoln Riley just informed his staff at Oklahoma that he’s taking the head coaching job at USC, a source tells @On3sports
What a surprise  
Rick in Dallas : 11/28/2021 3:45 pm : link
Total rebuild job at USC
Aside from $$$  
GiantGrit : 11/28/2021 3:45 pm : link
Not wanting to coach in the SEC is the only reason I see for making a jump like this. Kinda seems like a parallel move. Stoops back to OU?
Well he is  
BigBlueJ : 11/28/2021 3:47 pm : link
a perennial winner?
Last night he said he wasn't going to LSU  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 11/28/2021 3:47 pm : link
.
That is a surprise but a good hire  
Lines of Scrimmage : 11/28/2021 3:50 pm : link
Baylor coach to LSU and Napier to Florida is my expectation.
LOS.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 11/28/2021 3:52 pm : link
Napier to Florida is done.
RE: LOS.  
Lines of Scrimmage : 11/28/2021 3:58 pm : link
In comment 15470327 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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Napier to Florida is done.


Thanks. He is going to be a good one for them. I would take him for the Giants in a heartbeat.
I wonder if Napier  
GiantGrit : 11/28/2021 3:59 pm : link
Tries to bring Sale with him to UF.
RE: I wonder if Napier  
Lines of Scrimmage : 11/28/2021 4:02 pm : link
In comment 15470402 GiantGrit said:
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Tries to bring Sale with him to UF.


No doubt as his offensive coordinator.
Oklahoma is capped where it is  
Metnut : 11/28/2021 4:03 pm : link
but you can win national titles at USC. He’ll recruit top 5 classes there and demolish the PAC12. ND/USC is about to be the best rivalry in college football again.
USC is in a funny place.  
81_Great_Dane : 11/28/2021 4:04 pm : link
The school has a huge endowment, it's in Los Angeles (which is a great place to live if you have money), it has a great football tradition and a terrific home recruiting area. Traditionally, it was kind of a good-enough school for rich kids. But the administration made a decision a few years ago to make its admissions more competitive — long-term, they're aiming to compete with Stanford, though they don't have the same reputation for excellence yet.

It's a great job in some ways, but it comes with a lot of pressure and it's a rebuild.
RE: What a surprise  
shockeyisthebest8056 : 11/28/2021 4:08 pm : link
In comment 15470261 Rick in Dallas said:
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Total rebuild job at USC


Not if he steals all of the southern Cal players who’re currently committed to Oklahoma.

I’m shocked he would leave with a young QB like Williams though.
81  
Lines of Scrimmage : 11/28/2021 4:09 pm : link
Maybe with all the losing they revert back to how it was.
I wonder if Riley saw the writing on the wall  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 11/28/2021 4:09 pm : link
With OU & TX moving to the SEC. Level.of competition just stepped up a notch.
RE: USC is in a funny place.  
dpinzow : 11/28/2021 4:09 pm : link
In comment 15470472 81_Great_Dane said:
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The school has a huge endowment, it's in Los Angeles (which is a great place to live if you have money), it has a great football tradition and a terrific home recruiting area. Traditionally, it was kind of a good-enough school for rich kids. But the administration made a decision a few years ago to make its admissions more competitive — long-term, they're aiming to compete with Stanford, though they don't have the same reputation for excellence yet.

It's a great job in some ways, but it comes with a lot of pressure and it's a rebuild.


Basically, USC is like Miami in that regard. But Riley will do really well there. I could see USC getting the top QBs in the country on a consistent basis now
RE: I wonder if Riley saw the writing on the wall  
Lines of Scrimmage : 11/28/2021 4:13 pm : link
In comment 15470511 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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With OU & TX moving to the SEC. Level.of competition just stepped up a notch.


Yes probably part of it. Chip Kelly is doing a nice job at UCLA and they have invested a lot into the program. Its been a slow process but he is making progress.
USC  
stretch234 : 11/28/2021 4:41 pm : link
There is no such thing as a total rebuild. They still get top level talent because where they are and all the good high school talent close by.

They have a real good QB who has played 3 games. They always have WR talent

They get a few OL to stay in area they will be back. A competent coach gets them back quick
Well, we know there defense  
barens : 11/28/2021 4:43 pm : link
Won’t get better, but it should give them a nice kickstart in recruiting.
Sooners  
jeff57 : 11/28/2021 4:58 pm : link
Targeting Kliff Kingsbury.
Link - ( New Window )
USC...  
bw in dc : 11/28/2021 5:04 pm : link
is a sleeping giant.

Great hire by USC.
Specualtion concerning Kingsbury  
BigBlueinDE : 11/28/2021 5:05 pm : link
to OU is very interesting.
RE: USC...  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 11/28/2021 5:09 pm : link
In comment 15470756 bw in dc said:
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is a sleeping giant.

Great hire by USC.


Yeah. As ND fan...hate this. He will do well there. Fuck.
RE: Sooners  
Lines of Scrimmage : 11/28/2021 5:11 pm : link
In comment 15470730 jeff57 said:
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Targeting Kliff Kingsbury. Link - ( New Window )


Great job and I think he strongly considers it. The college gig is a fantastic one. Virtually total control, depth and just a great atmosphere. Young enough where he can stay for twenty years if he wins.
RE: RE: USC...  
dpinzow : 11/28/2021 5:14 pm : link
In comment 15470771 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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In comment 15470756 bw in dc said:


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is a sleeping giant.

Great hire by USC.



Yeah. As ND fan...hate this. He will do well there. Fuck.


Notre Dame's future strength of schedule just increased, I guess. They need a good USC to make their schedule worthy
USC being down  
Lines of Scrimmage : 11/28/2021 5:47 pm : link
Greatly helped ND. Riley will get that team scoring 40 plus. The brand should attract higher end d talent.
dpinzow.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 11/28/2021 5:48 pm : link
ND plays at the Horseshoe next year & hosts Clemson. Haha.
RE: RE: USC...  
bw in dc : 11/28/2021 5:53 pm : link
In comment 15470771 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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In comment 15470756 bw in dc said:


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is a sleeping giant.

Great hire by USC.



Yeah. As ND fan...hate this. He will do well there. Fuck.


Let's be honest - this is good for college football.

College football is better when USC is good.
bw in DC.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 11/28/2021 5:56 pm : link
You are probably right. I just like kicking USC's ass. Haha.
RE: USC...  
JohnG in Albany : 11/28/2021 5:57 pm : link
In comment 15470756 bw in dc said:
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is a sleeping giant.

Great hire by USC.


Yup, in fact just a napping giant, as always.
High school buddy-USC alum-  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 11/28/2021 5:57 pm : link
Is over the moon. Haha. He just texted me smiley face every 5 minutes. Haha.
RE: bw in DC.  
bw in dc : 11/28/2021 6:02 pm : link
In comment 15470912 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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You are probably right. I just like kicking USC's ass. Haha.


I'm a college traditionalist. I like when USC, ND, Texas, Michigan, UCLA, etc are doing well.

The health of the game needs better west coast teams in particular...
bw in DC.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 11/28/2021 6:06 pm : link
I don't dispute that. Just wish it was Oregon, not USC. Haha.

Well, whatever. Bring it Trojans. ND's upcoming recruiting classes are damn good.

Riley was HR hire by USC.
I’ve read online (so grain of salt)  
GiantGrit : 11/28/2021 6:53 pm : link
Riley wasn’t for moving to the SEC. asked OU to match the offer, they declined. Felt his style was a bit soft for the SEC.

This was a smart move for him. OU is apparently also talking to Heupel at Tennessee who played there. Eh. This is a crucial moment for their program, i think you need a bigger name.
Riley in the Pac-12 is an incredible fit.  
Ten Ton Hammer : 11/28/2021 6:59 pm : link
A lot of his recruiting class from was from California anyway. OU might eat it in transfers.
meanwhile  
BigBlueCane : 11/28/2021 7:20 pm : link
at the U, you have a civil War between at least 2 or more factions on the Board of Trustees.

One who is ready and willing to spend millions of dollars to improve the program and commit to big boy football.

and the other, which has held power for the last decade plus which just wants to continue things as they, cashing ACC checks and going 7-5 most years.

RE: meanwhile  
Ten Ton Hammer : 11/28/2021 7:25 pm : link
In comment 15471113 BigBlueCane said:
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at the U, you have a civil War between at least 2 or more factions on the Board of Trustees.

One who is ready and willing to spend millions of dollars to improve the program and commit to big boy football.

and the other, which has held power for the last decade plus which just wants to continue things as they, cashing ACC checks and going 7-5 most years.


As a fan it sucks to watch them care so little about what put the university on the map.
yes it is  
BigBlueCane : 11/28/2021 7:29 pm : link
the Giants and the Mara family, for all their faults, WANT to win a title.

The group in power currently, just wants to cash a conference welfare check.

I heard rumors they were going after Cristbal from Oregon  
Ten Ton Hammer : 11/28/2021 7:31 pm : link
or maybe even making a run at Kiffin, but I can't see why either guy would leave for UM right now.
the plan the new guys had in place  
BigBlueCane : 11/28/2021 7:43 pm : link
involved Mario yes.

But the Old Guard is hell bent on destroying their plan and if necessary, destroying the football program and athletic department for years if they lose power.
The ACC  
Lines of Scrimmage : 11/28/2021 7:57 pm : link
Is another conference too top heavy. I don’t understand the colleges that don’t put the resources in . Exposure, increased enrollment and tuition and just a better college experience.

I bet Alabama has raised tuition and gets a lot more out of state enrollment since Saban . Same for Clemson.
if anything  
BigBlueCane : 11/29/2021 4:17 am : link
the ACC is currently a one team conference. At the moment its Clemson, in the past its been FSU.

The problem now is the cost to be competitive at the highest levels of CFB now is so high that outside of 10-15 schools at the most can really commit to playing for titles.
Bob Stoops to coach OU bowl game  
Rick in Dallas : 11/29/2021 6:00 am : link
OU already losing 2023 commits.
Kingsbury would be an awesome hire...make it happen...
RE: the plan the new guys had in place  
dpinzow : 11/29/2021 6:56 am : link
In comment 15471161 BigBlueCane said:
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involved Mario yes.

But the Old Guard is hell bent on destroying their plan and if necessary, destroying the football program and athletic department for years if they lose power.


Sad to see Miami in its current state. CFB is way better when Miami and the other Florida schools (Seminoles and Gators) are relevant
It is stunning to see how bad the Florida schools have seen  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 11/29/2021 7:07 am : link
Of late.
RE: Bob Stoops to coach OU bowl game  
bw in dc : 11/29/2021 8:39 am : link
In comment 15471652 Rick in Dallas said:
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OU already losing 2023 commits.
Kingsbury would be an awesome hire...make it happen...



Would Kingsbury really leave the Cards?

They have a SB caliber team right now.
Talk about stunning: The Nebraska football program  
Rick in Dallas : 11/29/2021 8:50 am : link
They are the doormats of the Big 10.
RE: Talk about stunning: The Nebraska football program  
BigBlueShock : 11/29/2021 8:58 am : link
In comment 15471756 Rick in Dallas said:
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They are the doormats of the Big 10.

Not really stunning, imo. It’s got to be an epic chore to convince the top recruits, many from the South to go to school and play football in Nebraska.
RE: Bob Stoops to coach OU bowl game  
TyreeHelmet : 11/29/2021 11:30 am : link
In comment 15471652 Rick in Dallas said:
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OU already losing 2023 commits.
Kingsbury would be an awesome hire...make it happen...


I understand OU swinging big but why would Kingsbury leave for that job?
RE: RE: Bob Stoops to coach OU bowl game  
Ten Ton Hammer : 11/29/2021 12:09 pm : link
In comment 15472116 TyreeHelmet said:
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OU already losing 2023 commits.
Kingsbury would be an awesome hire...make it happen...



I understand OU swinging big but why would Kingsbury leave for that job?


I'm sure a lunatic OU homer can think of a reason.
Nebraska is a tough job nowadays.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 11/29/2021 1:10 pm : link
What top recruits are rushing to play there?
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