Insights from USC coach Lincoln Riley's first week leading spring football
The first official practices of the Lincoln Riley era at USC are in the rearview mirror. So what have we learned about USC's new regime through one week of spring football practice?
Williams' impact
Caleb Williams has seamlessly stepped into a leadership role. He might've taken a wrong turn into his first USC practice, but the Trojans' new QB1 has looked completely at ease at the helm of his new offense. Teammates are already raving. His gravitational pull within the program is powerful.
"He's a baller," running back Austin Jones said. "He's a leader. Most definitely, he's an alpha."
Those qualifications should come as no surprise after Williams smoothly took the reins from Spencer Rattler in the middle of the season as a freshman at Oklahoma. He'll have the benefit of an entire spring and summer to establish himself at USC.
"He's one of
