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Why did USC do this on this punt return play?

Posted on 10/5/26 at 10:15 am
Posted by Jon Ham
Member since Jun 2011
29764 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 10:15 am


Never seen a cover team jump on a returner without the ball like that. WTF.
Posted by DallasTiger
THE Capital City
Member since Jan 2004
4604 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 10:16 am to
Lack of impulse control.

Fatigue
Posted by DestrehanTiger
Houston, TX by way of Louisiana
Member since Nov 2005
13789 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 10:18 am to
I assume they are trying to get him to touch the ball, but I doubt that it is legal.
Posted by usc6158
Member since Feb 2008
39488 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 10:25 am to
This was from three years ago

And USC has had some of the dumbest, worse special teams I've ever seen under Riley.
Posted by The Third Leg
Idiot Out Wandering Around
Member since May 2014
12953 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 10:25 am to
Iowa State did it to Iowa this year. It’s illegal, wasn’t called, and neither was the 15 yard PF at the end shoving his head into the turf by back of his neck—right in front of the ref
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdOqinxTonN/
This post was edited on 10/5/26 at 10:27 am
Posted by Jon Ham
Member since Jun 2011
29764 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 10:30 am to
My quick research says that intentionally forcing the returner to touch the ball in effort to create a live ball does not create a live ball. But in this scenario if the ball then goes rolling and touches another member of the return team it does become live, although there may be a personal foul or holding called on the punting team that could negate any recovery by the punting team.

TLDR: A slightly ridiculous strategy but not 100% stupid.
Posted by OU Guy
Member since Feb 2022
34698 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 10:31 am to
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And USC has had some of the dumbest, worse special teams I've ever seen under Riley.


Seems many USC fans are finally coming around about Riley and having buyers remorse. At first it was all shot talking how they stole him and were gonna rule the CFB world.

He was handed a title team by Bob Stoops and pissed it away vs GA in Rose Bowl. Then he got worse every year until USC paid a boatload of cash to steal him in middle of night. I love seeing the pain USC is going thru. And with his monster buyout you are stuck.
Posted by Cregg
Orange Beach
Member since Jul 2017
2637 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 10:40 am to
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having buyers remorse


Joel Klatt still believes.
Posted by MondayMorningMarch
Pumping Sunshine. She's cute!
Member since Dec 2006
19754 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 10:45 am to
Straight outta Compton
Posted by OU Guy
Member since Feb 2022
34698 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 10:54 am to
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Joel Klatt still believes.


Lol. There’s a big disconnect between Riley and the fans. They were chanting “Fire Lincoln” during the game and were unhappy they won because it bought him more time. At same time Riley was fist pumping at end of game like he just won playoffs. It was so bizarre, they got lucky to sneak out the win in front of tens of fans.
Posted by BWHLSU
Member since Jul 2026
364 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 10:56 am to
Like in any Popeyes video, when one YN attacks an innocent guy just backing off, the rest can't help but join in.
Posted by AtlantaLSUfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2009
27762 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 11:17 am to
Still not as bad as the offensive PI called on the defense that gave USC the win last week.
Posted by RummelTiger
Official TD Sauces Club Member
Member since Aug 2004
94351 posts
Posted on 10/5/26 at 11:21 am to
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Iowa State did it to Iowa this year.


That was insane. Y'all got so fricked.
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