Lincoln Riley added another NFL connection to this staff on defense. It could help USC build on last year's improvements ...

Watch video of Ryan working with Eric Gentry, Desman Stephens II, Jadyn Walker, Anthony Beavers Jr. and Garrison Madden above. Before coming to USC, Ryan had coached exclusively in the NFL since 2000.

USC LB expected to explode under Rob Ryan . This isn’t the first time Ryan lauded Gentry. Ryan raved about the young LB during his much-discussed opening press conference with the L.A. media.

Rob Ryan is infusing new energy for the USC Trojans, as the longtime NFL defensive coordinator is returning to the college game. While Ryan has a deep resume in the league, he believes one young ...