Opinions aren’t threatening toward Alex Grinch, but the facts certainly are

The facts send a very loud message about Alex Grinch at USC.

USC fans and a lot of commentators, including us, think Alex Grinch has to go. He has to be fired as USC defensive coordinator. Is this just knee-jerk sports-talk blathering based on an eye test? Maybe … but there are actual facts to back up how — and why — this defense isn’t performing well. There’s real evidence to back up what fans and pundits are saying.

There is real meat on the bone.

If you look at statistics and facts unearthed by USC reporters and analysts (shown below, after our College Wire links), you will see a few clear-cut realities:

— USC hasn’t beaten many good teams. Only Arizona qualifies.

— Opposing offenses, if they struggle, get healthy against USC.

— The Trojans are still missing lots of tackles. Veterans and freshmen are both responsible for this alarming reality.

— USC is still allowing lots of splash plays, and rates at the bottom of the FBS in that category.

Grinch has to go. Period. There is no wiggle room here.

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