LOS ANGELES - New USC football defensive coordinator Gary Patterson was introduced the USC media for the first time at a press conference Wednesday, Jan. 28 before a busy offseason begins and The Sporting Tribune's Jack Haslett was there to capture it all.
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USC football head coach Lincoln Riley introduces new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson during a press conference at the John McKay Center Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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New USC football defensive coordinator Gary Patterson addresses the media during a press conference at the John McKay Center Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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New USC defensive coordinator Gary Patterson gestures during a press conference at the John McKay Center Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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A reporter raises their hand to ask a question to new USC football defensive coordinator Gary Patterson during a press conference at the John McKay Center Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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New USC football defensive coordinator Gary Patterson at the podium during a press conference at the John McKay Center Wednesday, January 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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New USC defensive coordinator Gary Patterson answers a question during a press conference at the John McKay Center Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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New USC football defensive coordinator Gary Patterson replies to a question during a press conference at the John McKay Center Wednesday, January 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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New USC defensive coordinator Gary Patterson replies to a media member during a press conference at the John McKay Center Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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New USC football defensive coordinator Gary Patterson speaks during a press conference at the John McKay Center Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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New USC football defensive coordinator Gary Patterson gives the "V for Victory" sign during a press conference at the John McKay Center Wednesday, January 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, Calif.
