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December 18, 2024
Los Angeles, California – After watching nine of their last 12 top recruits exit via the transfer portal, USC and head coach Lincoln Riley have implemented a time-tested method for turning the tide in a positive direction as it pertains to roster retention.
“The pinky promise is something we tested a little bit earlier in the year, with good results,” said Assistant Athletic Director in charge of Communications Cody Worsham via Cisco Webex early Wednesday morning.
“It was just a small sample size when we ran it in the spring, but when combined with a verbal, ‘No takesie backsies,’ and four or five seconds of raised-brow eye contact, we saw marked improvements in student athlete retention rates.”
When asked if the juvenile promise gesture would be paired with any kind of NIL budget expansion or facility upgrades, Worsham deferred.
“That’s above my pay grade. I can tell you this, we’re hoping some big changes start with the littlest fingers,” Worsham concluded.
