Josh Pate On USC & Lincoln Riley Changing In 2024 (Late Kick Cut)

The USC spring game was Saturday with and on Late Kick Live Ep 505 Josh Pate responded to a viewer question about changes happening in LA as Lincoln Riley's team gets set for the 2024 College Football season. Let us know what you think in the comments below and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!
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[johnnutt]

I don’t know how you can say it’s going to take multiple years for Lynn have an above average defense at USC when he was able to take UCLA from an 87th ranked defense in 2022 to a top 10 ranked defense in 2023 with a top 2 run defense. All without major staff or player changes. And he did it starting in February.

[southeastdaygo]

Speaking of USC, San Diego's finest gets his heisman back!

[jimmiewilliams]

I don’t give AF about noun of that today I’m High on that Reggie Bush ⛽️ 🌳. Let’s go USC

[rocfitness]

This the same dude that hype Miami every year lol

[orangekush]

Pate is saying and assuming the opposite of what’s being reported out there. Lynn installs his defense very slowly so no the staff did not meet and “throw everything at the players to learn” It’s weird that you’d so confidently report this while what has been factually reported is the exact opposite of how D’Anton coached at UCLA and how he has been confirmed to coach at USC. They don’t overwhelm the players, they keep it simple, so there is no overthinking on the field. UCLA went from to 88 to 11 in one year which is insane. If we break top 40-50 I’ll be super happy and that is a reasonable expectation.

[ronniegonzales]

D'Anton did it with UCLA last year... why cant he do it with USC this year?

[Yayaseren]

SC is going to kick the big10 ass this year

[chuckincharlie]

This is the same dude that said USC didn’t have a top 4 most improved defensive staff in colllege football this offseason, when almost every major cfb media outlet (shoutout JD Pickell) has said it’s arguably the best staff turnover in the entire country.

Look, I like Josh. But he has even eluded to the fact that he comes from the south. And when he was growing up, the south hated USC, because quite frankly, they were so dominant. Do I think he currently hates USC? No. Does he like them? No. He just does a better job at times of hiding his anti-USC bias

[Rob_uno]

Josh just don’t talk about USC no more we know you don’t like SC… Just continue to talk about Ohio state and and SEC

[Thedog]

The USC defense will improve significantly. If they rank in the 90’s-80’s that will be a massive improvement. Just being lined up would be a massive improvement.

[David_USC]

It will be a 1 year deal Josh. Keep watching. ✌🏾

[Conquistador]

Josh! Please continue to BAD MOUTH USC Defense! I love it! Great bulletin board material for our defense! I notice you never talk about USC OFFENSE! B10 will not be ready for our offense! Fight On! Angel USC'78

[joshuagray]

The question is will USC be different. Please tell me in what world can you put together an A+ defensive staff, add major pieces on defense and change their philosophy and we’re saying they won’t be different? If the defense can be serviceable the BIG10 is done, they will not compete. We will see what will happen

[mbd]

Unless their defense improves drastically, I see them going no better than 7-5 against that schedule. That’s a tough schedule.

[mathieufaltys]

USC and LSU have been almost parallel programs over the last two years and both have made great improvements in their defensive staff. So, why does Josh think LSU is the most improved "and it's not even close, " while USC is still working on an introductory class? So great to have these two meet on week one to compare notes.

[lawv]

USC has the potential to be a monster. Whether Riley is the guy to bring them back is yet to be seen. I'll believe it when I see it.

[Marketex]

'Look Larry..have you ever heard of Vietnam?...you're entering a world of pain, son.'

[USC]

As a guy who's been involved in football 40 years, 17 as a player.... I think that YES it's possible to completely revamp a defense 180• in just one year.(especially in today's college game). Defense is more straight forward. I was a SS in college before I was moved to RB and can tell you that if you put 11 mean MFers on the and simplify the scheme.... great things are possible. I hope you'll have to eat your words by seasons end.

[BigKevUSC]

Our defense going to shock the nation. BOOK IT! Fight On✌🏿

[BrothaAhzi]

Why Southern dudes hate on USC so much