Bear Alexander News | Instant Analysis from USC's Wednesday Practice of Wisconsin Week

USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander plans on redshirting the 2024 season. The USC football team practiced Wednesday and the USCFootball.com team was there to cover all of the action. Alexander was not seen participating. In the latest edition of Instant Analysis, Connor Morrissette and Jack Smith break down their practice observations and offer their thoughts on the Bear Alexander saga including what it means for USC moving forward. They also discuss what they heard from defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn.

[@youthxx47]

Can’t tolerate this, the culture matters more. Let’s move forward

[@scottwooldridge2081]

There were a bunch of red flags surrounding bear before he even got on campus last year (4 different high schools, leaving Georgia after 1 year). More signs of trouble all this off season. Good for these coaches for sticking with the guy who is playing best on the field right now, even if it’s a 3 star guy over a highly paid 5 star guy in bear.

[@youthxx47]

LOL at playing time being the reason, now he’s not going to get any playing time this year… by choice

[@alohatvn]

The USC Trojans is a hard place to play. We will go on. Fight on Trojans ✌️.

[@tracyisbest]

Really? The D is garbage. They could probably use a good DT or two over there. LOL!

[@gsands2948]

USC needs to roll with the players that are all about the team. If a player is not happy about playing time, then work harder. This defensive coaching staff knows what they are doing and the players are all in. Whether he is there or not, USC will be tough in the trenches. We will be at the Coli supporting the team. FTFO ✌🏽

[@brentoniverson1020]

He never was a Trojan fam.🏈💪🏿✌️💯

[@TimSilvett]

The bear has turned Ty cub. If he has been a cancer, say goodbye. This team is starting new attitude let’s move on. Something more important is Wisconsin. Fight on SC.

[@sydsegal]

Jack is the man. Very eloquent, extremely knowledgable, speaks clearly and to the point. Connor ain't bad either hahah. Keep them on the payroll Ryan!

[@youthxx47]

What a bush league move to mention Gavin Meyer

[@melp135]

The college game is a business now.

[@nickf5304]

Don't play, don't get paid. Stop the payments!

[@camparton21]

@@nickf5304 he and his daddy already took our money

[@smedleybutler8787]

Bear going to get soft sitting out for a year.

[@Jaime-u5m]

With his weak work ethic, he'll probably gain 50 pounds. Silly move by his dad.

[@ehabthabit1022]

Excellent summary guys!! Great job!

[@superkat460]

Bear early on said he wanted to leave. Nil was given! Now, a hole.

[@kurtgally526]

USC was too tough for him. We fight on ✌

[@USCBeastmode]

Wait!!! So first Bear transfer from four high schools, left Georgia, and now USC?? WOW!!

[@hrpickinstuff]

Connor "scoop" Morissette broke the story. Congratulations. That's reporting.

[@ronniegonzales6796]

I hate providing info to the opponent

[@rwrae72]

Great photo by Trojan Blade of bear getting blown backwards into the secondary during the last back-breaking Michigan run.

[@LeonS-py2mp]

He will probably get 25% of his NIL (3 of 12 games) especially if he doesn’t contribute as a scout teamer during the remainder of the season.

[@davidoledan5044]

His guardian wants more money…. He controls Bear.

[@troypwr]

Bear made his decision, so be it. He can enjoy being a student at SC. No more team participation whatsoever. No workouts, no travel, no practice no events. He's a student only now. No McKay Center access. That's for athletes. We move on. I'm sure Henson was embarrassed last Saturday. How could he not be? Let's hope that he's able to find the right formula to help that line progress. Game 4 comin' up! Let's go, men!! ✌

[@hanko8357]

Fantastic breakdown. Ryan knows how to pick his reporters!!!!

[@motap001]

Don’t need him. Don’t want him…Fight On!

[@MrDellasc]

He’s following the lead from the UNLV QB. He renegotiated his NIL during the spring, by allegedly threatening to enter the transfer portal. If he does redshirt, USC should recoup the $$$ they’ve given him by breach of contract. And for future teams that may be interested in Bear, Buyer beware……..😡🙄✌🏻

[@gendaminoru3195]

what is wrong with Bear? we know what's wrong with CLR

[@bkmason57]

Worst stats imaginable. Won't be missed.

[@Ninjadog47]

✌🏼

[@byrongray5466]

✌😎

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

Sounds like USC isn't paying its NIL players. Didn't the UNLV just quit too? No wonder Lincoln Riley's recruiting classes Suck. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@htvlogs80]

Bear couldn’t fight on, he’s just thinking for himself, let him walk. Pretty sure the same reason why he left Georgia in the first place.

[@anthonyhamilton7671]

I’m over this guy. If I were LR I wouldn’t let him on the field at all. I’m also not saying that I hope he finds what he’s looking for because this sort of behavior is simply irresponsible. I would say the same to my son. I see him getting what he deserves just like anyone else who makes bad decisions. Let someone else deal with him. Next man up!!! Also, SC is not new to business. I’m sure they placed contingencies in his contract.

[@taurusrush420]

Demarcus Cousins...former Kentucky/Sacramento Kings player. Was told his whole life how amazing he was until he actually had to play against people who were just as good or BETTER than him. Sounds like this "Bear"...

[@taurusrush420]

What a surprise...why...why would we want a player who LEFT Alabama and has been pulling shenanigans ever since he came to SC? We DON'T need retreads who don't really want to play for us OR anyone else. I'm sure he is/was a locker room cancer...

[@ronniegonzales6796]

Connor, this is why you should NOT be allowed at practice... un freaken believable. Stop with the total speculation of your observations.

[@Dbid12]

Poor Bear, he lost his job to a white boy from Wyoming lol. what a cry baby, I'm actually glad hes gone and don't have to hear about it anymore. we still have 9 games left to try and win so lets get this bear behind us. glad henderson helped bring out his true colors

[@dnamatrixsystems1407]

Crazy how y'all tell everyone what adjustments are being made at practice before the coaches make it public

[@gs7585]

Better off without him. He lost his starting position because he didn’t earn it. Save some cash and let this guy leave.

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

What team will want this guy? Seems like the headache is not worth the production.

[@dennisbecerra5488]

Better stop getting his NIL money.

[@Cahluvca]

Upfront business game now...

[@rickc.3552]

He’s not NFL material

[@ronniegonzales6796]

Where is Zion Branch? He killed in high-school

[@Fattbank]

Bear entering early hibernation.

[@seanvosq]

Major bummer, had he stayed he could’ve worked his way to starter and really become a much better player

[@VinnyKnuckles]

Lyin' Lincoln. Typical.

[@elvinware8033]

Selfish act

[@blessembreaks]

We cant stop the run. This is a big loss whether u like Bear or not

[@tjohns9310]

Bear couldn’t stop the run hence why he’s not playing. Go watch michigans last big run

[@johnwhite2576]

Lol Riley denying any story here, then 4 hours later hes redshirting-Riley lost a lot of credibility. Can’t wait till press quizzes him thursday

[@stephensandoval3195]

False, that question was answered the day before bears decision. Why does it matter that LR tells your team drama or not. I want to hear about foothall, not about some entitled lil boy

[@Diegocurt73]

Must be a butt hurt Oklahomer fan. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TrojansFirst]

Bear is going to Oregon

[@SavanaT]

Your loud intro is terrible.... so annoying

[@johnwhite2576]

Lol Riley denying any story here, then 4 hours later hes redshirting-Riley lost a lot of credibility. Can’t wait till press quizzes him Thursday

[@TrojansFirst]

I wonder if Riley saying there's no story triggered Tony Jones to take action?