Sunday's Takeaway: USC's Defensive Staff Is Like A New Pair Of Shoes

Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley leaves the field after the game against the Utah Utes at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

Have you ever put on a new pair of dress shoes and then tried to walk around comfortably before the shoes had the chance to break themselves in? Lincoln Riley is facing a similar issue with USC's new defensive staff that needs to be broken in quickly.

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Garry Paskwietz was a pioneer in bringing team-specific sports coverage to the internet. He founded WeAreSC in 1998 and was an Emmy winner for his work with Fox Sports West. Always generous with his time, knowledge, and compassion, he touched the lives of countless USC and high school football fans.