Gary Patterson’s Surprising Role Reversal: From TCU Legend to Alamo Bowl Adversary
When USC announced it had brought Gary Patterson on board as their new defensive coordinator, eyebrows raised and minds buzzed. The man who steered TCU’s defense with legendary prowess for over two decades was now set to tackle Trojan territory, stepping in after D’Anton Lynn’s exit to Penn State. But here’s the twist—before donning the cardinal and gold, Patterson didn’t shy away from cheering on his former team following USC’s crushing Alamo Bowl defeat. That tweet—simple yet loaded—sparked a mix of irony and intrigue, painting a picture of a coach caught between past loyalties and new ambitions. Now, all eyes are on how Patterson will translate his storied track record into revitalizing USC’s defense, especially after some defensive lapses that left fans shaking their heads. It’s a storyline brimming with potential, promise, and a pinch of poetic justice.
On Friday, USC officially hired Gary Patterson as its new defensive coordinator. The legendary TCU head coach will take over the Trojans’ defense following the departure of D’Anton Lynn for Penn State.
While Patterson seems excited to get to work at USC, a rather unfortunate tweet of his did recently emerge. Following USC’s Alamo Bowl loss to TCU—a school that he was the head coach at for more than two decades—last month, Patterson took to social media to celebrate his former team.
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“Great job fighting back, Frogs win!” Patterson wrote.
Obviously, Patterson was not yet employed by USC at the time, so there was nothing wrong with him saying what he did. However, it is a bit ironic to see the Trojans’ new defensive coordinator celebrating what was a rather unfortunate USC collapse.
Ultimately, the best way for Patterson to win himself over to the Trojan family will be with the USC defense’s performance on the field. Not allowing 35-yard touchdowns on screen passes on 3rd and 20 would be a great way to start.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC football’s Gary Patterson celebrated Trojans’ Alamo Bowl loss
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