With the addition of Domani, along with the other recruits who never would have signed with Clay, then looking at his staffing, I’d give CLR an A. if recruiting alone were 70% of his grade, he’d get an A from me.
When I compare him to Petes first month, in a far more aggressive college football climate and the current bottom SC is currently viewed vs Carrolls time of inheritance, I’d give CLR an B+ because I have no idea on his staff. He did retain the former interim HC for recruiting purposes but beyond that skill I don’t think he brings anything to the table. If he ever wants to be an HC, he’ll need to go back to high school to prove himself, imho - that or a jc somewhere. But back to CLR, with Domani the remaining signing period and the portal, I think SC is going to have a building block class, much like when Carroll brought in that dynamic linebacker group along with key dl in Sean Cody and Phat Pat. The future looks bright
In your world #66 and retaining Dinte look rosey. Wow, you have fallen a long way.
Ski On!
too early for a grade.
Splashy hire. lots of hype. not so much on substance, YET.
Best thing I read about him was how impressed Leach was with him and directed him into coaching . Again, why not just hire Mike Leach.
Dude is smart. That's obvious. But you say Hugs was good at math. Difference kind of smart. Riley can think on his feet. Just like Carroll. Just like Saben. Just like Gruden. Just like Urban. Just like ALL good coaches. You would be surprised how many really really smart people can't think on their feet.
He hasn't proved he can build a program. Again YET. Riley just took over for Stoops with the cupboard full. That's what I was looking for in a head coach. A guy like Tater Tot Kelly, now at LSU, who has a career proving he could build a program. The depth of damage to the program is something I have never seen. Not even close. Having Hugs for 6 years would be like having Biden as president for 6 years. what could possibly go wrong? And remember this decline all started with that RAT Pat , burp hiccup belllllllllch" Haden and the goal to make USC no longer a football school. This is going to take a long time fix.
Not that impressed with his staff. Looks way too much like the buddy system. Could use at least one grownup. Didn't we go through that with Sark? I don't care if the coaches get along and socialize. I want the best teachers, motivators, obsessive , take no bullshit kick ass assistants. An NFL O line coach would have impressed me more than a guy with a yard stick or one that likes tight ends. At least someone closing on 50, Seasoned guys that have moved and learned and moved up and learned and moved.
So does Riley really have a rolodex? Doesn't seem like it.
Hard to really give any grade on recruiting. He came in late and those relationships take a long time.
I could give you 162 other reasons, but for now I will just say whatever grade Riley gets it looks to be a hell of a lot better than Hugs could ever achieve. sc
I give him an A+.
Provided Immediate national credibility/exposure for USC With his hire.
Reminds CFB world that USC still matters whether they want to admit that or not.
Saved this recruiting class with 2 weeks to go.
He is clearly Working tirelessly. love that.
Have to agree here MB.
He‘s gone full unhinged with this hire.
RAH RAH!! He gets an F dickwad. Fatso had two top 5 classes and two other top 10 classes. The 66th ranked class is now an A? USC recruits itself. Retaining Donte, the WORST COACH, ever is reason alone for an F!
FU BOHNED