I agree.... I had to just excuse myself outta so many chats and rooms. Ppl just complaining and no solutions no talking no respect for the time it takes to build a culture
😂OU people said same thing!! The odd thing was that Grinch came from Ohio St,at the time their defense was certainly far better than the 4 yrs at OU,and definitely better than what is happening at SC!! So the question is,,,why??? Riley definitely has something in this,but,,its USCs problem now. All us Sooner faithful are thrilled at how our season is going without those two idiots
100% committed to this. Let me know when you start the “go fund me page“ to go get him. Fire Grinch and hire leonhard tomorrow. The season is already a throwaway, so nothing but good can happen for making this happen as soon as possible. FIGHT ON!✌️
This is the only move they can make that would give me any confidence headed to the big ten. It's pathetic this wasn't done this year to be proactive. Terrific video.
I was at the game yesterday and we all were shaking our head at the defense and missed assignments! I was the youngest 1 around our seating and telling them the 08 defense was the best squad I’ve seen. Im class of 2010 so you and I both agree on USC needing toughness and swag back at that school . Hope we get this guy ! NEW SUB FIGHT ON
There is a video called Urban Analysis and last year he breaks down Jim Leonard's defense. I'd be curious if he were to run the bear defense at USC. He played under Rex Ryan. Pete Carroll started running that defense after the Vince Young game and implemented the "elephant" position that Clay Matthews was in.
Having someone with that kind of experience is a huge advantage for the men of Troy and I think a step in the right direction… SC should not be where they are now! Fight On! ✌🏻
low key another reason this could work is it would possibly provide a viable future in-house option for USC if Lincoln Riley ever succeeds, establishes a championship culture & gets restless/goes to NFL. If things turn around, Leonhard we’d assume would be a major part of that & would be well-positioned to keep it going
Well, Gabe…that was quite the Sales Presentation…as in Hook and Close! If…we could look into a Crystal Ball and know that hiring Leonhard would dramatically flip the switch and Put Us (as in USC) in the CFP, I would pull that trigger in a second! But wanting him badly and getting him would seem to be a chasm as wide as the Grand Canyon - unless you know something we don’t??!! Somebody around him knows about his career preferences. We need more info, but he seems to be a Real Solution! 👏👏👏 Fight On‼️ ✌️✌️✌️
G2, Absolutely agree!!! The right guy from the start... hope the phone call has been made and the dollars negotiated. Bring him in tomorrow. Time to pull the bandaid off and deal with any short-term pain. Recruiting for B1G linemen will explode with Coach Leonard on board! Gabe, just yesterday, I googled JL to see where he was coaching... great minds... lol. FightOnFreddy
YES! I WANT JIM LEONHARD! I thought for sure that he'd be the guy this season! Lincoln Riley needs to step up and be honest with Grinch and let him know that he's moving forward with a new DC! As a fan, it's so painful to see the season go to waste, along with Caleb Williams talent.
The thing is, even with a new defensive coordinator is Lincoln Riley going to change the culture of the program into a tough physical one or is it still going to be finesse & soft! I would love to hire Jim Leonhard he’s choice #1! I’m just skeptical Riley will change. I’m a Trojan fan so I obviously hope for the best & hope we get back to the top of college football.
@@TheForgottenMan270 Shouldn't be hard sell to get any quality DC to LA, nor have to over pay. riley has the Offensive side locked up strong, true sputtering some but,,
I said it last year and I've said it this year Alex Grinch doesn't put his players in position to make plays. Even if you don't have talented players your defense, if put in the right positions, will be tougher and make plays. I wonder if they practice tackling. I don't see players breaking down when they come up to TRY to make a tackle. I see the Ole' wiff move. I am hoping something changes soon. 🙏
Toughness is much needed but can one side of the ball carry the entire team? The biggest problem is that Riley runs a soft program regardless of who's running the defense. If he's not going 1s on 1s at least once a week then the toughest defensive coach in the county isn't going to toughen up the O line or the team's identity. That has to come from the very top. IF and that's a big IF, Riley commits to toughening up in general then a coach like Leonhard could do wonders.
I think Rex Ryan will be an awesome DC. He coached in big cities before, he coached legends like ray lewis, he has won a superbowl, beat Tom Brady in the playoffs before. He is a very intense guy so I think that will help with the defensive energy. He is also known for his creativity on defense and had the best defense in the NFL multiple times.
Totally agree with u. We need this guy for our df. We don’t really have to worry about the O line cuz everything is built around Caleb right now, it would be a different story next season.
We also need the players to fit his defensive philosophy. Can't blame it all on Grinch, our players right now intellectually and physically challenged. Would love to see Leonard at USC, however, we need to add the proper personal.
after watching the Utah game. And what that coaching staff was able to do with that level of athlete. How expensive would it be for USC to buy out Utah defensive coordinator? I’m curious on your thoughts on that.
With rumors of Riley bolting for the NFL we should make Morgan Scalley head coach and Jim Leonhard Defensive Coordinator and Kliff Kingsbury offensive coordinator
As a University of Wisconsin graduate, I watched Jim Leonhard play in Madison and followed his professional career. Without a doubt, he is the best defensive coordinator in the country. (college or pro football). At Madison, he was selected as an All American three years in a row for his play on the field. But what many people don't know is that he was an academic All American for four years..... As a head coach, Rex Ryan got to know Leonhard when they both were with the Baltimore Ravens. When Ryan took the head coaching job with the New York Jets, one of the first things he did was to demand that the front office get Jim to leave the Ravens and join the Jets. Ryan considered Leonhard to be the smartest player he has ever coached.... he felt that having Leonhard on the field was like having an extra coach out there with the players. Jim recently took the job at Illinois so that his three sons could stay in school in Madison. He's ready for the next big challenge in his life. If USC is able to recruit him, I can assure you, the Trojans will be dramatically improved team on defense. Dave Aranda is a good second choice, but simply not as good as Leonhard.
SC has missed so many tackles lately that they look like square dancers, swinging their partners round and round and then watching them race toward the end zone.
I agree 100%... that said a major concern for me is i feel most of the D lack basic football instincts- as in being out of position or running themselves out of position...not even kids do that...brutal 😢😢😢😢😢
that DC out in JMU is phenomenal, best run defense in all of college football, really strong pass defense too, but I think is the biggest issue is Lincoln Riley's philosophy, he needs to run the ball more late in games
I agree with switching the defensive coordinator but they are still far from a natty. What’s the offense look like when Caleb leaves? You think it’s bad now, will be worse.
I could get behind Leonhard, but I would like to know how savvy he is in terms of in-game adjustments, when the game plan goes south. USC's defense currently lacks in that area. And, in fact, because what we are doing on D is so scattered and messy anyway, it would be hard to spot if we ARE currently making any defensive adjustments!
Jim Leonhard is masterful with in game adjustments..... There were multiple games where the Badgers were being beat at first in a game and by the end of the first quarter things would change and the defense was lights out. Yes, there were exceptions to that scenario, but it was because of key people being hurt on defense, etc. Rest assured, he's a brilliant guy, he's see everything an offense can throw at a defense and as long as he has the right type of players on the team, they will adjust just fine.
Marc Kulkin stated last week that supposedly USC reached out to him last offseason and he told them he doesn’t want to coach in LA.. so we need to look at other people
Consider the immediate and dramatic change in ucla defense with the hiring of a Ravens coach. Perhaps SC could offer that demonstrable success in re-establishing a moribund team. 6:51
@trojanblade Great video, would like to see more videos considering some awesome candidates for the DC spot. Iwould love to hear your thoughts on Coach O coming back as a defensive coordinator. FTFO ✌️
Riley’s ego won’t allow him to hire any Alpha Males. Especially ones who could take the spotlight away. Plus, I don’t see Leonard liking Riley’s ego either. Leonard may be a better head Coach at USC. The ‘Riley Culture’ is cancer. Riley is 17-5 in his first 22 games. Just like Clay Helton. And we continue to be awful recruiting talent to SC. For a reason.
Coming here after the firing of Grinch.... I don't know much about the coaching levels in college, but I hear literally everyone mentioning Jim Leonhard and to see you mentioned him weeks prior to the firing of Grinch tells me he is the answer. My only concern is, does Lincoln Riley and The USC ad know/see what everyone else see.
Oh please !!! THE absolute best candidate to replace Alex Grinch at USC would be Jesse Minter - DC at Michigan. He’s an extremely dynamic young coordinator who has built an absolute beast in Michigan’s defense. He would be an outstanding fit at USC and would be a recruiting dynamo. Also, he would be a good fit with Riley and his staff. If Lincoln Riley is smart, there is only one person for the job: Jesse Minter. Period.
He sounds good. I certainly don't want the current defensive coaching under Grinch. And now there are rumors that Riley may go to the NFL after this season. Our talent has been very good since I graduated 50 years ago. We were undefeated and untied my senior season. Our defense has been our Achilles Heel lately. Lost 11 of the last 13 games against any ranked teams?? Unbelievable.
It simply grates on me that this season has turned out the way it has. This has been such a letdown I literally wish this dumpster fire of a season would end! I'm all in on this Jim Leonard idea, at least something good would come out of this season. Somethings got to give and quick!
Realistically I don’t think this would make much of a difference. I don’t think the issue is with grinch but LR. I also don’t think any good defensive coaches would want to work with LR because of his past either. But I could be wrong
No thanks. No first time head coaches. Jonathan Smith & Mike Elko should be at the top of the list. If USC can steal Mike Norvell that would be nice. Or if Urban Meyer wants to coach college again. I would still like Luke Fickell as well, but he’s more interested in his alma mater Ohio St or his “Dream” school Notre Dame.
@@greg7964 u actually believe that. Riley days he wasn’t leaving Oklahoma multiple times. So gullible. But he’s not my top choice, he is old. Meyer said he is done coaching many times before taking the Ohio st job as well.
Leonhard was great at Wisconsin, but he ain’t doing much as a defensive analyst at illinois, which is ranked 93rd in total defense. Have you looked into Joe Harasymiak at Rutgers? His defense is #8 rn and when he was at Minnesota in 2021 his defense was 3rd in the country. Besides, isn’t our offense in the hurt locker lately? What do you make of Coach Riley missing two practices due to unknown illness?
Getting rid of Grinch is not enough. A fish rots from the head down. Riley needs to go. The fundamental culture of USC Football needs to change back to what it once was. I was never a fan of Riley going back to his Oklahoma days. Those teams had some razzle dazzle but weren't fundamentally sound on both defense AND offense. Air Raid football is a gimmick that a historical power like USC should never adopt.
I really hope we can hire Leonhard I’ve seen videos on his scheme, with his defense and Riley’s offense we can definitely compete in our first year in the BIG10
To my knowledge, Leonhard's worst defense was top 30. So he's very consistent in making his defenses stout and hard to overcome. If Riley stays, he needs to drop the OC job and give it to someone else. He clearly can't be a HC and OC at the same time. And realistically, coaches can't do it at all. They may fill in for a brief moment when needed, but never full time. When Carroll said he was going to the NFL my heart sank. If Riley were to do the same thing, I can't say I'll feel the same.
Problem is, riley can't handle the media, he can't handle game management, he's not all that with recruiting the blue collar positions. WTF is he going to do? Just fire him and move on.
I like the information on his schemes. The only way we land him is if we are currently talking to him and making promises. He seems like a guy who would like to remain in the BIG10, so USC moving there next year would be a good selling point. I think they also need to target new D-Line and LB coaches. USC will need to pony up some capital to bring in the quality of hire they are used to. I wonder if @TrojanBlade thinks there are any NFL defensive coaches or coordinators USC should target?
Possibly someone from a team that has had really good defenses the last few years like the 49ers. UCLA's new DC came from the Ravens, who always have really good defenses. Same with what Jim Harbaugh did in 2021, bringing in Mike MacDonald from the Ravens.
If it happens, Leonard would be a really good choice. Dont know if he has interest in CFB or NFL...Big 10 experience desirable. Phil Parker? Dave Aranda? Coach O, a Trojan fan candidate (Double threat as DC and Mondo Recruiter)? Hopefully, the AD will weigh in heavy on the issue.
Jim Leonard (Wisc) would be a an Excellent Defensive Coord Choice for USC....Other great DCs. choices would be: Tom Allen (Ind), Bryan Brown (Louis) Jack Del Rio (Was), & Dave Arranda (Bayl) & Troy Polomalu as Special Def.Plyr Dev. Coach
For me I would love to have Jim Leonard for USC or for my Packers. Both of my teams have the worst defensive coordinators in Grinch and Joe Barry. Amazing how similar the situations are. Both stubborn in bringing their friend, then retaining the guy just to see the same thing happen over. Jim makes way too much sense for me. I like Glenn Schumann from Georgia. I get it may not sound like a slam dunk hire but with his SEC experience and being an elite recruiter can help. If Riley does hire Jim, he lets Jim hire whoever the hell he wants. If he wants to get rid of all of the defensive assistants, so be it. Maybe USC hires Jim Schwartz 😂😂 just to see how Trojan blade reacts
My vote for DC for USC is Rob Ryan. For those who don't know Rob Ryan is Rex Ryans brother, both are sons of the legend Buddy Ryan! All coached in the NFL.
Finally!! Somebody giving solutions instead of complaining all the damn time. Good stuff!!
I agree.... I had to just excuse myself outta so many chats and rooms. Ppl just complaining and no solutions no talking no respect for the time it takes to build a culture
Not buying the rumors about Lincoln to the NFL, but a hard yes on Leonhard
So you do remember how USC got LR??
Then you better buy the rumor that he isn't firing grinch, that's his best buddy :(
@stephenwheeler1823 I hope you're wrong, my friend, but you do make a valid point.
Buy the rumors man!
@@stephenwheeler1823 grinch is a goner. Sayonara
Let's do it! We need him right now.
Yes! We need this guy. Grinch HAS TO GO! Sadly, USC isn’t a serious program anymore so I won’t hold my breath…
My last hope is our new Athletics Director from UW, seems like she knows her stuff
😂OU people said same thing!! The odd thing was that Grinch came from Ohio St,at the time their defense was certainly far better than the 4 yrs at OU,and definitely better than what is happening at SC!! So the question is,,,why??? Riley definitely has something in this,but,,its USCs problem now. All us Sooner faithful are thrilled at how our season is going without those two idiots
My hopes gave up when they didn't fire him last year
First time I’m hearing of him- if he gets your endorsement Gabe I’m all ears.
This was the home run hire after the Cotton Bowl. Riley is too stubborn to correct his initial mistake by bringing Grinch with him from OU.
100% committed to this. Let me know when you start the “go fund me page“ to go get him. Fire Grinch and hire leonhard tomorrow. The season is already a throwaway, so nothing but good can happen for making this happen as soon as possible.
FIGHT ON!✌️
This is the only move they can make that would give me any confidence headed to the big ten. It's pathetic this wasn't done this year to be proactive. Terrific video.
I’m on board with Leonhard!!
I was at the game yesterday and we all were shaking our head at the defense and missed assignments! I was the youngest 1 around our seating and telling them the 08 defense was the best squad I’ve seen. Im class of 2010 so you and I both agree on USC needing toughness and swag back at that school . Hope we get this guy ! NEW SUB FIGHT ON
Just subscribed and liked - I enjoyed your analysis and totally agree. Good job
I firmly believe Jim Leonard is the best DC Candidate for USC!!! GREAT CALL! Angel USC'78
There is a video called Urban Analysis and last year he breaks down Jim Leonard's defense. I'd be curious if he were to run the bear defense at USC. He played under Rex Ryan. Pete Carroll started running that defense after the Vince Young game and implemented the "elephant" position that Clay Matthews was in.
Let’s go, you got me fired up with this review. F**K yea, hire Jim!!!
Awesome!! Let's get him now!!
Having someone with that kind of experience is a huge advantage for the men of Troy and I think a step in the right direction… SC should not be where they are now! Fight On! ✌🏻
Jim Leonard Is An Absolute Hell Yes ✌️.........
With USC making the move to the Big 10. This actually makes a lot of sense….
No brainer, hands down, EASY YES. Living in the Midwest I’ve watched him for years and wished we could get him. Give him WHATEVER he asks for.
At this point, any defensive coordinator change might be an upgrade over Grinch.
low key another reason this could work is it would possibly provide a viable future in-house option for USC if Lincoln Riley ever succeeds, establishes a championship culture & gets restless/goes to NFL. If things turn around, Leonhard we’d assume would be a major part of that & would be well-positioned to keep it going
We really need to get this man. I also wouldn't mind Dave Aranda if he doesn't last this year at Baylor.
Hard, hard yes on Leonard, PLEASE!
Jim Leonhard's SET:
Scheme
Experience
Toughness
Well, Gabe…that was quite the Sales Presentation…as in Hook and Close! If…we could look into a Crystal Ball and know that hiring Leonhard would dramatically flip the switch and Put Us (as in USC) in the CFP, I would pull that trigger in a second! But wanting him badly and getting him would seem to be a chasm as wide as the Grand Canyon - unless you know something we don’t??!! Somebody around him knows about his career preferences. We need more info, but he seems to be a Real Solution!
👏👏👏
Fight On‼️ ✌️✌️✌️
Do it tomorrow morning, I'm beyond pissed at the moment.
Thanks Gabe! Great video as always! Yes you convinced me. Jim Leonard sounds like a great coach 👍🙏
I’ve been saying this since last year.Fight On!
G2, Absolutely agree!!! The right guy from the start... hope the phone call has been made and the dollars negotiated. Bring him in tomorrow. Time to pull the bandaid off and deal with any short-term pain. Recruiting for B1G linemen will explode with Coach Leonard on board! Gabe, just yesterday, I googled JL to see where he was coaching... great minds... lol. FightOnFreddy
Yes! Let's hire him today and recruit SIZE on defense!!! We are way too small
YES! I WANT JIM LEONHARD! I thought for sure that he'd be the guy this season! Lincoln Riley needs to step up and be honest with Grinch and let him know that he's moving forward with a new DC! As a fan, it's so painful to see the season go to waste, along with Caleb Williams talent.
The thing is, even with a new defensive coordinator is Lincoln Riley going to change the culture of the program into a tough physical one or is it still going to be finesse & soft! I would love to hire Jim Leonhard he’s choice #1! I’m just skeptical Riley will change. I’m a Trojan fan so I obviously hope for the best & hope we get back to the top of college football.
USC historically was never soft. They is in last decade
Yup. that's the problem here. Riley needs to wake the f up. his approach is all wrong.
He had 5 years to change at OU. We all know how that worked out.
He won't change and I think that is why he is clinging to Grinch. I doubt a respectable DC would want to work in and environment/culture like that.
With somebody like LEONARD, the entire culture changes for the whole team. It is infectious.
Everyone is going to want Leonard. I believe it will take big $$$$$ to get him out of the Midwest. 🤞
Open the check book
To what I understand, Leonhard is the DC at Illinois. So it shouldn't be a hard sell to get him to USC.
@@TheForgottenMan270He is a senior analyst, not a DC.
@@TheForgottenMan270 he’s a “defensive analyst.”
@@TheForgottenMan270 Shouldn't be hard sell to get any quality DC to LA, nor have to over pay. riley has the Offensive side locked up strong, true sputtering some but,,
I said it last year and I've said it this year Alex Grinch doesn't put his players in position to make plays. Even if you don't have talented players your defense, if put in the right positions, will be tougher and make plays. I wonder if they practice tackling. I don't see players breaking down when they come up to TRY to make a tackle. I see the Ole' wiff move. I am hoping something changes soon. 🙏
Toughness is much needed but can one side of the ball carry the entire team? The biggest problem is that Riley runs a soft program regardless of who's running the defense. If he's not going 1s on 1s at least once a week then the toughest defensive coach in the county isn't going to toughen up the O line or the team's identity. That has to come from the very top. IF and that's a big IF, Riley commits to toughening up in general then a coach like Leonhard could do wonders.
Very smart choice he knows the Big 10 and can recruit the mid west
I think Rex Ryan will be an awesome DC. He coached in big cities before, he coached legends like ray lewis, he has won a superbowl, beat Tom Brady in the playoffs before. He is a very intense guy so I think that will help with the defensive energy. He is also known for his creativity on defense and had the best defense in the NFL multiple times.
Totally agree with u. We need this guy for our df. We don’t really have to worry about the O line cuz everything is built around Caleb right now, it would be a different story next season.
We also need the players to fit his defensive philosophy. Can't blame it all on Grinch, our players right now intellectually and physically challenged. Would love to see Leonard at USC, however, we need to add the proper personal.
Leonhard should be the next USC head coach, starting the day after USC loses in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.
after watching the Utah game. And what that coaching staff was able to do with that level of athlete. How expensive would it be for USC to buy out Utah defensive coordinator? I’m curious on your thoughts on that.
But like he said, Leonard would come with experience vs the teams/environment we will be playing.
Yes, please!!!!! Instant upgrade to the defense.
With rumors of Riley bolting for the NFL we should make Morgan Scalley head coach and Jim Leonhard Defensive Coordinator and Kliff Kingsbury offensive coordinator
Let start the campaign
Lincoln Riley: Get Your Shit Together And Hire Jim Leonard And Give Him The Keys To The Defensive Unit, This Is Not Oklahoma This Is USC........
As a University of Wisconsin graduate, I watched Jim Leonhard play in Madison and followed his professional career. Without a doubt, he is the best defensive coordinator in the country. (college or pro football). At Madison, he was selected as an All American three years in a row for his play on the field. But what many people don't know is that he was an academic All American for four years..... As a head coach, Rex Ryan got to know Leonhard when they both were with the Baltimore Ravens. When Ryan took the head coaching job with the New York Jets, one of the first things he did was to demand that the front office get Jim to leave the Ravens and join the Jets. Ryan considered Leonhard to be the smartest player he has ever coached.... he felt that having Leonhard on the field was like having an extra coach out there with the players. Jim recently took the job at Illinois so that his three sons could stay in school in Madison. He's ready for the next big challenge in his life. If USC is able to recruit him, I can assure you, the Trojans will be dramatically improved team on defense. Dave Aranda is a good second choice, but simply not as good as Leonhard.
SC has missed so many tackles lately that they look like square dancers, swinging their partners round and round and then watching them race toward the end zone.
Jim Leonard Is My #1 Choice ✌️........
He is desperately needed at USC 🏈
I agree 100%... that said a major concern for me is i feel most of the D lack basic football instincts- as in being out of position or running themselves out of position...not even kids do that...brutal 😢😢😢😢😢
This is a no brainer if we are serious about being good this is the guy we hire. No question
Anybody that has played and coached defense , I like Jim Leonard!!!
Anybody but grinch. 100,000,000 to bring carrol back as coordinator
Riley leaves and grinch becomes headcoach of usc. That would be Funny AF
Carrol still gotta serve a suspension no?
@@Wildnutty2011😂😂😂
that DC out in JMU is phenomenal, best run defense in all of college football, really strong pass defense too, but I think is the biggest issue is Lincoln Riley's philosophy, he needs to run the ball more late in games
Strength and physicality over finesse, plus he KNOWS Big 10 football. Leonhard would be a solid choice.
Yes I agree…As a X coach all you have to do is ask the defensive players what did they learn from Alex Grench?
We gotta hire somebody with Lincoln missing practices all of a sudden. New brigade coming soon?
I agree with switching the defensive coordinator but they are still far from a natty. What’s the offense look like when Caleb leaves? You think it’s bad now, will be worse.
Yes! Leonhard is the guy for the defense! Waiting for the Riley resignation due to illness and Leonhard becomes the guy for the program!
Yes, Mr. JIM .. all the way 😊!!
Either him or David Aranda…Aranda had plans to come to USC before baylor came in a got him and plus he won a natty in 2019
As a Notre Dame fan this is a terrible idea please don't do this.🤣🍀🍀🍀
We are on the same page! FIGHT ON!!
I could get behind Leonhard, but I would like to know how savvy he is in terms of in-game adjustments, when the game plan goes south. USC's defense currently lacks in that area. And, in fact, because what we are doing on D is so scattered and messy anyway, it would be hard to spot if we ARE currently making any defensive adjustments!
Jim Leonhard is masterful with in game adjustments..... There were multiple games where the Badgers were being beat at first in a game and by the end of the first quarter things would change and the defense was lights out. Yes, there were exceptions to that scenario, but it was because of key people being hurt on defense, etc. Rest assured, he's a brilliant guy, he's see everything an offense can throw at a defense and as long as he has the right type of players on the team, they will adjust just fine.
Marc Kulkin stated last week that supposedly USC reached out to him last offseason and he told them he doesn’t want to coach in LA.. so we need to look at other people
Consider the immediate and dramatic change in ucla defense with the hiring of a Ravens coach. Perhaps SC could offer that demonstrable success in re-establishing a moribund team. 6:51
@trojanblade Great video, would like to see more videos considering some awesome candidates for the DC spot. Iwould love to hear your thoughts on Coach O coming back as a defensive coordinator. FTFO ✌️
Let's go Trojans AD Jen, lets go! UCLA improved with NFL defensive assistants. How can the boosters get it done!!
Can we all hope that LR's "illness" these last couple of days is cover for him flying the private jet to go recruit Leonhard?
Riley’s ego won’t allow him to hire any Alpha Males. Especially ones who could take the spotlight away. Plus, I don’t see Leonard liking Riley’s ego either.
Leonard may be a better head Coach at USC.
The ‘Riley Culture’ is cancer. Riley is 17-5 in his first 22 games. Just like Clay Helton.
And we continue to be awful recruiting talent to SC. For a reason.
Coming here after the firing of Grinch.... I don't know much about the coaching levels in college, but I hear literally everyone mentioning Jim Leonhard and to see you mentioned him weeks prior to the firing of Grinch tells me he is the answer. My only concern is, does Lincoln Riley and The USC ad know/see what everyone else see.
Oh please !!! THE absolute best candidate to replace Alex Grinch at USC would be Jesse Minter - DC at Michigan. He’s an extremely dynamic young coordinator who has built an absolute beast in Michigan’s defense. He would be an outstanding fit at USC and would be a recruiting dynamo. Also, he would be a good fit with Riley and his staff. If Lincoln Riley is smart, there is only one person for the job: Jesse Minter. Period.
Please Lord lit this happen🙏
I’ve also heard Jimmy Lakes name being thrown around, can you go over Lakes scheme?
He sounds good. I certainly don't want the current defensive coaching under Grinch. And now there are rumors that Riley may go to the NFL after this season. Our talent has been very good since I graduated 50 years ago. We were undefeated and untied my senior season. Our defense has been our Achilles Heel lately. Lost 11 of the last 13 games against any ranked teams?? Unbelievable.
Imagine how crazy college football would get if Pete came back.
not happening. Pete had his blind spots anyway. He was a fool to run off norm chow.
@@brianjacob8728 Yup! We were never the same. Even our 2005 run ... we beat Texas with Chow calling the plays.
It simply grates on me that this season has turned out the way it has. This has been such a letdown I literally wish this dumpster fire of a season would end! I'm all in on this Jim Leonard idea, at least something good would come out of this season. Somethings got to give and quick!
If Leonhard is so good then why hasn't an SEC team picked him up yet?
First get SOME FAST LBs and BIG DL but I like the take on Leonhard I hope we get him FTFO ✌🏾💪🏾🤫
Realistically I don’t think this would make much of a difference. I don’t think the issue is with grinch but LR. I also don’t think any good defensive coaches would want to work with LR because of his past either. But I could be wrong
Nailed it. The culture comes from the head coach. Didn’t SC learn anything from passing on Orgeron.
Ginch has been horrible ever where hes coached as a DC
@@justinalley3399 actually isn’t true. I won’t say he’s a good coach but he did have a few highly ranked defense at Washington State
If we cannot get Leohard my 2nd choice is Joe Rossi from Minnesota. Third is Diaz from Penn St. We need a DC that is experienced in the Big 10.
I’m sold. I always though the 3-4 defense is what USC needed to use instead of the 4-2-5. I think he would bring credibility to SC’s defense.
Yes...open up the checkbook for Leonhard...if the rumors about Riley bolting for the NFL are true...make Leonhard the HC. ✌
Yeah! No!
Yeah! No!
No thanks. No first time head coaches. Jonathan Smith & Mike Elko should be at the top of the list. If USC can steal Mike Norvell that would be nice. Or if Urban Meyer wants to coach college again. I would still like Luke Fickell as well, but he’s more interested in his alma mater Ohio St or his “Dream” school Notre Dame.
@mattrancho Urban Meyer, for like the 10th time, has said he doesn't want to coach again. No ifs about it
@@greg7964 u actually believe that. Riley days he wasn’t leaving Oklahoma multiple times. So gullible. But he’s not my top choice, he is old. Meyer said he is done coaching many times before taking the Ohio st job as well.
He's got my vote!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm how timely or the Duke DC?
Sold! We also need a new strength coach.
Leonhard was great at Wisconsin, but he ain’t doing much as a defensive analyst at illinois, which is ranked 93rd in total defense. Have you looked into Joe Harasymiak at Rutgers? His defense is #8 rn and when he was at Minnesota in 2021 his defense was 3rd in the country. Besides, isn’t our offense in the hurt locker lately? What do you make of Coach Riley missing two practices due to unknown illness?
FIRE THAT DUDE !!!
Getting rid of Grinch is not enough. A fish rots from the head down. Riley needs to go. The fundamental culture of USC Football needs to change back to what it once was. I was never a fan of Riley going back to his Oklahoma days. Those teams had some razzle dazzle but weren't fundamentally sound on both defense AND offense. Air Raid football is a gimmick that a historical power like USC should never adopt.
I really hope we can hire Leonhard I’ve seen videos on his scheme, with his defense and Riley’s offense we can definitely compete in our first year in the BIG10
As a Bama fan, i wanted Leonhard before we hired Steele. I wouldn't mind seeing him follow Saban when the time comes.
To my knowledge, Leonhard's worst defense was top 30. So he's very consistent in making his defenses stout and hard to overcome.
If Riley stays, he needs to drop the OC job and give it to someone else. He clearly can't be a HC and OC at the same time. And realistically, coaches can't do it at all. They may fill in for a brief moment when needed, but never full time.
When Carroll said he was going to the NFL my heart sank. If Riley were to do the same thing, I can't say I'll feel the same.
Problem is, riley can't handle the media, he can't handle game management, he's not all that with recruiting the blue collar positions. WTF is he going to do?
Just fire him and move on.
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Who would former head coach & ex-Trojan coach Ed Ogeron recommend??? What former DC is familiar with California recruits - HS + jucos?
Sounds good. Why is he out of coaching now?
I like the information on his schemes. The only way we land him is if we are currently talking to him and making promises. He seems like a guy who would like to remain in the BIG10, so USC moving there next year would be a good selling point. I think they also need to target new D-Line and LB coaches. USC will need to pony up some capital to bring in the quality of hire they are used to. I wonder if @TrojanBlade thinks there are any NFL defensive coaches or coordinators USC should target?
Possibly someone from a team that has had really good defenses the last few years like the 49ers. UCLA's new DC came from the Ravens, who always have really good defenses. Same with what Jim Harbaugh did in 2021, bringing in Mike MacDonald from the Ravens.
If it happens, Leonard would be a really good choice. Dont know if he has interest in CFB or NFL...Big 10 experience desirable. Phil Parker? Dave Aranda? Coach O, a Trojan fan candidate (Double threat as DC and Mondo Recruiter)? Hopefully, the AD will weigh in heavy on the issue.
Jim Leonard (Wisc) would be a an Excellent Defensive Coord Choice for USC....Other great DCs. choices would be: Tom Allen (Ind), Bryan Brown (Louis) Jack Del Rio (Was), & Dave Arranda (Bayl) & Troy Polomalu as Special Def.Plyr Dev. Coach
The first person in the LA phone book would be an improvement
For me I would love to have Jim Leonard for USC or for my Packers. Both of my teams have the worst defensive coordinators in Grinch and Joe Barry. Amazing how similar the situations are. Both stubborn in bringing their friend, then retaining the guy just to see the same thing happen over. Jim makes way too much sense for me. I like Glenn Schumann from Georgia. I get it may not sound like a slam dunk hire but with his SEC experience and being an elite recruiter can help. If Riley does hire Jim, he lets Jim hire whoever the hell he wants. If he wants to get rid of all of the defensive assistants, so be it. Maybe USC hires Jim Schwartz 😂😂 just to see how Trojan blade reacts
My vote for DC for USC is Rob Ryan. For those who don't know Rob Ryan is Rex Ryans brother, both are sons of the legend Buddy Ryan! All coached in the NFL.