Mike Ekeler discusses returning to USC after 13 years
13 years after his first stint in Los Angeles, Mike Ekeler is back with the Trojans
USC head coach Lincoln Riley added Mike Ekeler to his coaching staff this offseason, making him the team's linebackers coach and special teams coordinator. This is not Ekeler's first time in Los Angeles; he served as USC's linebackers coach in 2013 under head coach Steve Sarkisian. Ekeler's return to USC after a 13-year absence was discussed in an interview recently.
He reflected on his past experience, stating, "Wherever you’ve been, there's a piece of you." Ekeler noted that he remained in contact with several of the coaches from his 2013 staff, including Ed Oregeron, Tee Martin, Clay Helton, and Tommie Robinson. The former USC linebacker's enthusiasm for the job is evident, and USC fans are optimistic that his return will positively impact the team's performance on both the linebackers and special teams units this fall.
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