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That hit Dante Moore took was 100% his fault and the rules that have dual threat QBs sliding at the last minute after they turn into a running back the first 10-20 yards up the field.
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If he would’ve committed to being tackled like a running back he wouldn’t have gotten knocked out… and Oregon fans wouldn’t have found out the better QB is on the bench.
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That sliding bs is only safe for the traditional unathletic Peyton manning type pocket passer that runs in slow motion… it’s obvious they’re going to slide 3 yards past the line of scrimmage.
 
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The U is back to work said:
FSU would hire Riley in a second if they could lol
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I’m not so sure. They seem to want to avoid the perceptual part of what hiring Riley would signify, even if they believe he could win at FSU. In other words, they want to hire coaches whose stock is hot not one who just got let go.

They passed on James Franklin last year and Riley basically has the same perceptual ‘can’t win big games,’ reputation just w/ more prolific offenses. At the same time, FSU tried to get Lane Kiffin before deciding to retain Norvell for another year.

I think Riley ends up at TCU, and his brother returns as the OC.
 
Colombie said:
One of the hosts on the lousy CFB shows on ESPN just said UCLA has done more in the last four games than Lincoln Riley has done in five years.

Ouch.
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This sort of talk will get Riley canned.
It's bad enough for them that they have become NLame's plaything, but losing to
your city rival will be the final straw.
Coaches like Cignetti and Chesney will get several coaches fired.
 
California is going to kill their own colleges. Any kid with an advisor that can do simple math would tell the kid to go to a different state that doesn't tax their NIL income. Thus, the level of talent at UCLA, USC, Cal will decline.
 
90scane said:
California is going to kill their own colleges. Any kid with an advisor that can do simple math would tell the kid to go to a different state that doesn't tax their NIL income. Thus, the level of talent at UCLA, USC, Cal will decline.
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This is an oversimplification (sometimes simple math really is too simple).

Winning and losing makes all the difference. A stud player isn't going to turn down a $1 million deal from a USC program that's competing for championships because they could make an extra $150k from the collective in Athens or Gainesville. A five star player on a great team in LA has access to branding and networking opportunities that are tough to beat elsewhere. We benefit from this effect at Miami!
 
Colombie said:
One of the hosts on the lousy CFB shows on ESPN just said UCLA has done more in the last four games than Lincoln Riley has done in five years.

Ouch.
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They’ll lose to OSU and Indiana bare minimum. Until Riley shows he can win vs better teams, then I have zero reason to believe they’ll beat them. Those are better teams with better coaches and USC will fold as soon as they get hit in the mouth cause they’re soft as fvck like all of his teams always are. If they lose to UCLA too in Y5 for Riley and Chesney Y1, then it’s gonna get spooky for buddy.
 
Fart Keyhole said:
This is an oversimplification (sometimes simple math really is too simple).

Winning and losing makes all the difference. A stud player isn't going to turn down a $1 million deal from a USC program that's competing for championships because they could make an extra $150k from the collective in Athens or Gainesville. A five star player on a great team in LA has access to branding and networking opportunities that are tough to beat elsewhere. We benefit from this effect at Miami!
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Winning requires a winning roster. That means they'll have to pay more to get there.
 
htownkidd said:
They’ll lose to OSU and Indiana bare minimum. Until Riley shows he can win vs better teams, then I have zero reason to believe they’ll beat them. Those are better teams with better coaches and USC will fold as soon as they get hit in the mouth cause they’re soft as fvck like all of his teams always are. If they lose to UCLA too in Y5 for Riley and Chesney Y1, then it’s gonna get spooky for buddy.
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USC's football DNA has always been about being physical.
Their great teams were as physical as NLame and anything which came out of
the Big10 and SEC.
This coach is not about that.
People think USC and they think about athletes and flashy football, and they've had fantastic
athletes over the years, but at their core it has always been about punching the mouths of other teams.
The most recent great USC teams under Carroll had Reggie Bush, Lendale, Leinart and other great players,
but they were also very nasty in the trenches, especially when Orgeron and former GablesHS and UM alum Pat Ruel
were coaching the DL and OL units, respectively.
They are not much different in that sense then the team in Coral Gables.
There was a reason why Schnellenberger claimed that he was going to make UM the "USC of the East".
Those USC teams of the late 1970s had many future NFL All-Pros and HOFer OLmen.

/goodness, the older I get the more I sound like Beano Cook. Lol.
 
Felonious Monk said:
Winning requires a winning roster. That means they'll have to pay more to get there.
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question asks GIF
 
GojiraCane said:
Per Gemini:

1. Wretched Weather and Kickoff Times
Southern California early-season heat waves have severely suppressed attendance. For instance, USC faced extreme backlash for an empty stadium during a daytime home opener in over 94-degree heat (with a real-feel of 104 degrees). Because historical stadiums like the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Rose Bowl have virtually no shade in the bowl seating, many casual fans choose to watch from home rather than sit in brutal direct sunlight for mid-day network television windows. [1, 2, 3, 4]

2. The Return of the NFL to Los Angeles
The structural decline in LA college football attendance correlates directly with the return of professional football. Before 2016, USC and UCLA were the only major football options in town and regularly drew averages of 70,000 to 80,000+ fans. Today, they compete directly for corporate sponsorships, premium suite sales, and casual sports fans with the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, who play in a modernized venue (SoFi Stadium). [1, 2, 3]

3. Logistical and Commute Headaches
Getting to home games is a major hurdle for both fanbases, but it is particularly punishing for UCLA:
  • The Campus-to-Stadium Distance: The Rose Bowl is located in Pasadena—roughly 26 miles awayfrom the UCLA campus in Westwood. [1, 2]
  • Student Academic Calendar: UCLA operates on a quarter system, meaning fall classes don't start until late September. Early September home games are played while the vast majority of the student body is still away from campus. [1]
  • Traffic and Cost: Slogging through Los Angeles Saturday traffic, combined with steep parking fees (often around $60), makes a 4-hour live game feel like an all-day chore. [1]

4. "Fairweather" Fan Engagement and Weak Non-Conference Opponents
Football analysts frequently note that Los Angeles sports fans are event-driven. Unlike college towns in the Midwest or South where the university team is the only major attraction, LA fans require a premium product. When either school schedules low-profile non-conference opponents (such as San Jose State or Fresno State) or when the teams are performing at a mediocre level, fans simply choose alternative entertainment options. High-profile games against top tier Big Ten opponents still draw massive crowds
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Those are fair points.
However, now that UCLA is winning, how is their attendance looking?
Serious question.
 
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