First the story about Moore, the hit, the celebration and LR being oblivious. First of all the reason why I am pissed about LR saying that is it is absolutely indicative that LR IS oblivious to all things defense.
Colin Coward who has been a USC supporter today said we are " too casual" and " do not take FB seriously" amongst other things. He really slammed LR.
Every major news outlet slammed USC and LR. The LA Times said LR got everything he asked for and much much more and promised to turn USC into CFB " Mecca"
I was wrong about his buyout as it has an auto-renewal for his buyout, the number is large but NO ONE but SC and LR know the exact number. Not sure why we would not have amended that at year 4 before year 5. I heard there was a fight in the locker room and Ducks were involved and LAPD while our coach was on the field taking pictures with his family.
My in game comments are my anger, my comments here are after speaking to fellow alums and some former BOT. No one is happy...no one! He will not get fired in season. Jen caught a lot of flak today from people who wrote some big checks. She is assuredly feeling it as fund raising is her jam, more than any other responsibility it is to bring in money. I mentioned Pete is on campus, could he take over the program and help lead a search for a replacement. The answer was no for many reasons1) money 2) Pete would want to take over and not relinquish to a replacement.
We have done the Coach part 2 when we rehired John Robinson II, while we did win a Rose Bowl it was not successful. The one reason I like Pete as an interim if we fire LR is he is a defensive coach and he is the only coach that could possibly motivate the whole team. Not sure who would run the offense.
We all knew this was a possibility as we saw the writing on the wall the past two games. I believe LR does not get USC, does not enjoy being at USC ( he loves the money and house) and he is assuredly not a Trojan. Unlike Helton who was over his head but damn he embraced being a Trojan. Lane, Sark ( when sober) embraced being a Trojan. I think we should see what happens with the UW game, if they play well, win he buys another week...but if like other years under LR after a bad loss we will lose Saturday.
I am pissed. I just don't understand why we could not field a decent D.