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Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Lincoln Riley already had a pretty solid breakdown of his expectations of USC’s matchup against Michigan football on Monday during his appearance on Trojans Live, but he went much deeper on Tuesday evening.
Riley met with the media and most of the questions he fielded were about his expectations of the Wolverines, including Alex Orji being named the starting quarterback after Davis Warren started the first three games for the maize and blue. He also fielded questions about Wink Martindale and the defense and the challenges that the front four presents the Trojan offensive line.
Here are the pertinent things he had to say about the Wolverines on Tuesday.
On Sherrone Moore naming Alex Orji the starting QB on Monday
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I mean, I understand it. I mean, I can understand where they’re coming from on it. There’s two trains of thought. They both have relevance. But I’m not going to sit here and guess why they did, or why they made that choice. That’s their decision. We got to be ready for everybody that they have. (It’s a) very multiple offense, very good on offensive line, backs are good, tight ends elite. A lot of really gifted coaches over there. So, big challenge, regardless of who’s under center.
How he’s preparing for Orji
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We got a couple of guys that we’re trying to use a little bit, but he’s a really good athlete. I told people last night I was familiar with him. We recruited him a little bit coming out of high school. Remember him, have a lot of respect for him as a player and an athlete, so we’ll do the best we can with the bodies that we have.
On Wink Martindale
Photo: Isaiah Hole
He’s a really…
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Publish date : 2024-09-18 04:02:43
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