Justin Wilcox is used to it. USC's defensive coordinator held the same position at Boise State, Tennessee and Washington before Trojans Coach Steve Sarkisian brought Wilcox with him from Seattle last season.
So he did not seem surprised when a contingent of reporters gathered around him after Wednesday's practice with questions about his role in the Trojans' 41-31 defeat by Stanford and his plans for Saturday's game at Arizona State.
Wilcox faced similar inquires after last season's defeat by Arizona State on a Hail Mary pass.
Asked if he felt the heat from fans after the loss to Stanford, Wilcox did not hesitate.