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Riley Hails Patterson as Defensive Genius | USC Trojans Football News
USC head coach Lincoln Riley dropped major praise for new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson, calling him the toughest defensive mind he’s ever faced — even when Patterson had less talent at TCU than Riley’s Oklahoma teams. Riley lauded Patterson’s player development, unique coaching style, and Hall of Fame pedigree, while also highlighting the strategic value of having a former head coach in the building. At 65 and returning to coaching after a break, Patterson is poised to elevate USC’s defense to elite status — and Riley’s high praise sets the bar sky-high for his first season. Listen in…
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