So now we know that Riley was after Longstreet all along. Tried hard to flip him in August. Longstreet says he loved UCLA, Coach Gundy and Chip were his destination. Until “bigger offers” came along. Ouch, his words. Then it became Oregon, Ole Miss, Auburn and ATM. He grew up in Texas and Tennessee before coming to California. The objective was to be at a place where he could be developed. Forget life outside of football, getting to the league s the goal. He said Riley tried hard to flip on a visit to campus but he said no because he wanted to see ATM’s offense and the season hadn’t started. Then he saw ATM’s offense and said,” oh hell nah, this is a running team” and started looking at SC again. He went to the Nebraska game and was blown away by Riley’s offense. Outside zones, over routes, takes his shots at the right time, when the box is light he runs the ball.and the receivers are always great at USC. “The way he spreads the offense and throws the ball around”
He called ATM coach Elko and told him to fuck off, Riley’s offense is better for him. Quick call. Then the call to Riley. The whole building shook from the excitement.
So Riley backed off Lewis or knew Lewis wasn’t solid with his commitment and was trying to get Longstreet all along.
more finesse offense. usc isn't gonna win w that approach.