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It’s an open secret that expectations are high at USC for Lincoln Riley and Co. and that they’ve ultimately fallen short of them. But the head coach isn’t running from the realities facing down him and his program. And as the Trojans enter Year 3 under Riley with a new quarterback — one who hasn’t won the Heisman — and hopes for an improved defense, the idea is whatever steps to build along the way will start to pay off and USC will rise to true contention. Because no matter what, the coaches and players are always going to be eager for championship-level success. “Well, there’s no patience. I…

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