USC Football’s Linebackers Showing Growth Under Rob Ryan

USC’s linebackers showing growth under Rob Ryan

LOS ANGELES — The word “violence” was involved in every command that USC linebackers coach Rob Ryan shouted to his players. “Violence on that thud,” “violence on the tackle,” “violence off the block.” All phrases that align with defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn’s philosophy. “Obnoxious communication, a shocking effort and attack,” Lynn told reporters at USC football media day, at the end of July. “Those are three things we emphasize because we…

USC football linebackers showing growth under Rob Ryan

LOS ANGELES — The word “violence” was involved in every command that linebackers coach Rob Ryan shouted to his players. “Violence on that thud,” “violence on the tackle,” “violence off the block.” All phrases that align with defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn’s philosophy. “Obnoxious communication, a shocking effort and attack,” Lynn told reporters at USC football media day, at the end of July. “Those are three things we emphasize because we fee…

USC football’s linebackers showing growth under Rob Ryan

LOS ANGELES — The word “violence” was involved in every command that linebackers coach Rob Ryan shouted to his players. “Violence on that thud,” “violence on the tackle,” “violence off the block.” All phrases that align with defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn’s philosophy. “Obnoxious communication, a shocking effort and attack,” Lynn told reporters at USC football media day, at the end of July. “Those are three things we emphasize because we fee…