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Source: BroBible
Summary
Lincoln Riley, USC’s head football coach, missed the Trojan Walk before the team’s game against Washington. The tradition involves the team walking to the stadium together, led by the coach. Riley was not the first off the bus and arrived late for warmups. Fans have criticized his performance and leadership. The article questions his absence and its implications.
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Trojan Walk is a ritual, not a choice. Coaches lead the way. Riley didn’t. Fans noticed. The walk is a show. The show didn’t happen. No one knows why. The team walked without him. The coach showed up late. The tradition is more than a walk. It’s a signal. Riley missed it. Fans are watching.
Original observation: A coach who leads the walk is expected to show up first. Missing it is like missing a speech.
Author: Evan Null
