USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, left, and head coach Lincoln Riley watch from the sideline during a 52-42 loss to Washington on Saturday at the Coliseum. Alex Grinch was one of the first people on Lincoln Riley’s private plane to Los Angeles. Less than two years later, the embattled defensive coordinator is out. After weeks of unwavering support for Grinch, Riley reversed course by firing the coordinator Sunday, less than 24 hours after USC’s 52-42 loss to Washington at the Coliseum. We’ll continue to take the steps we have to do to do it and we’re going to be very aggressive that way.”AdvertisementVIDEO | 00:45 Lincoln Riley on why he decided to fire Alex Grinch USC coach Lincoln Riley talks about why he decided to fire defensive coordinator Alex Grinch.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 07, 2023 21:19 UTC