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Moss wasn't changing plays at LOS. Does this mean

that CLR is a better in-game coach than we thought. Could he not control CW? Not changing plays eliminated false starts.

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22 Comments

MLK Blvd

Dec 28, 2023

Riley needed to tell CW no more audibling at the line. Run the play that's called. And check down if the initial read wasn't open. Frankly, I don't think you can call what CLR did as coaching. He rolled the ball on the field like Helton sark kiffin and Pete post-chow and just expected the talent to go win it. Anybody can do that (poorly).

August West

Dec 28, 2023

The offense was so inconsistent IMO because no one knew WTF CW was going to do. Running the clock down to 1, forcing lineman to stay static in a set position for 25-30 secs is nuts.

I blame LFR for giving CW too much power at the LOS. I can't recall who said it, but someone here mentioned that LFRs playcalls were just suggestions to CW.

Unpopular opinion:

Im glad he's leaving. Grateful for the Heisman, but good luck at the next level.

Brad Stevens

Dec 28, 2023

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Yeah, we know that now. Huge mistake. Could he have fired him? Sure, but we can't ignore the reasons why he was retained, no? None of us wanted him back. Hell, maybe CLR had serious concerns, but cutting him after one season at USC? CLR and his wife had tea and crumpets with the Grinch fam every Sunday morning. Wifey would've been livid lol.... As USC fans, we hope it's a lesson learned

Java

Dec 28, 2023

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I'm a powerful dude

pistonslap

Dec 28, 2023

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FWIW, last year Oregon's defense was nearly as bad as ours in a number of categories and Oklahoma was flat out worse and they both kept their coordinators. Defensive minded HC's, I know but still the rationale was there to give Grinch an infusion of talent and a second year with his system, especially since there were statistical improvements from 2021. Something happened in the locker room after the Stanford game and the team was off until last night.