Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns for to discuss the commitment of Auburn transfer WR Jay Fair, Michigan State transfer DL Derrick Harmon visiting and the portal closing. USC also added a transfer kicker and more portal news. TIME STAMPS 7:22: Cold Open (WR Jay Fair Commits) 27:16: K Michael Lantz Commits 32:39: DT Derrick Harmon Visits 56:45: New Portal Offer 1:18:02: DL Deijon Laffitte Transfers 1:25:07: USC Coaches on the Road/New 2025 Offers 1:41:36: Recruiting Notes 1:52:22: Listener Question 2:11:52: Hurricane's Top 3 WRs To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio with Oregon State transfer linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold joining the show. The veteran from Mission Viejo comes to USC after three years as a Beaver where he played in 37 games and had 107 tackles, 6.5 for loss with two sacks and pair of interceptions for OSU last season. The Trojans are desperately looking for production out of the linebacker spot and the addition of Mascarenas-Arnold should go a long way towards that goal. The guys chat with him about the decision to join Lincoln Riley, D'Anton Lynn and Matt Entz on this new-look USC defense, coming to Los Angeles with his brother Akili Arnold, how he felt he performed during the 15 spring football practices, what he wants to improve on and what his goals are for his senior season. After the interview Ryan and Connor recap how the Trojans did in the NFL Draft with the first overall pick being Caleb Williams and six more former USC football players being selected. With seven overall selections the Trojans had the most of any program to finish the 2023 season unranked, a dubious distinction that Riley and company will try and rectify in 2024. The interview with Easton Mascarenas-Arnold was conducted in conjunction with House of Victory, an alumni-backed nonprofit collective dedicated to providing a competitive edge in the NIL space for University of Southern California student-athletes. If you want to help out USC's NIL efforts, you can donate to House of Victory here. CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com! Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Thanks to Trader Joe's for sponsoring the Peristyle Podcast! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to discuss USC adding FSU transfer DB Greedy Vance Jr., reuniting with former Trojan wide receiver and UCLA transfer Kyle Ford and the quiet portal DL recruiting for the Trojans so far. They also discuss Reggie Bush, Mike Williams and the spring game. TIME STAMPS: 5:26: Cold Open (Greedy Vance Jr. Commits) 17:05: Kyle Ford Returns to USC 30:27: Transfer Portal News 47:46: Cooper Lovelace Transfer, New Portal Targets, Christen Miller 1:20:51: Meredith Schlosser Q&A 1:28:19: Hurricane's Spring Game Thoughts 1:46:46: Spring Game Visitors 1:56:16: John Mills 1:59:23: Big Mike Williams Joins Staff 2:11:09: Heisman Reinstated to Reggie Bush 2:24:02: Listener Questions To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio with UCLA transfer safety Kamari Ramsey joining the show. The talented redshirt sophomore started 11 games for the Bruins last season, recording 40 tackles including 2.5 for loss, 5 pass breakups and one interception. The 6-foot, 204 pound Ramsey brings good production and experience in new defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn's defensive system. The guys talk to Ramsey about his experience as a starting safety last season, working closely with Lynn, what went into his decision to transfer across town, how spring practice went for him and lots more. They also discuss the breaking news that Reggie Bush had his Heisman Trophy returned, giving USC 8 Heisman Trophies, the most of any program. After the interview Ryan and Connor recap USC's spring game from Saturday where the defense got the better of the offense including four interceptions including a 100-yard pick six. They discuss what they learned on both sides of the ball from watching the game and where they think Lincoln Riley needs to add talent to compete in the Big Ten next season. The interview with Kamari Ramsey was conducted in conjunction with House of Victory, an alumni-backed nonprofit collective dedicated to providing a competitive edge in the NIL space for University of Southern California student-athletes. If you want to help out USC's NIL efforts, you can donate to House of Victory here. CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com! Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Thanks to Trader Joe's for sponsoring the Peristyle Podcast! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Helium Boys podcast returns for Stock Up, Stock Down from USC's 2024 spring game, transfer needs and pickups. The Helium Boys also take a full mailbag of questions! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shotgun Spratling and Jack Smith return with another episode of the Dedeaux Download Podcast to break down a five-game week for the Trojans that proved to be a big disappointment after the Trojans went 2-3 with a pair of losses to Sacramento State, falling to 0-4 against the WAC this season. They break down USC baseball's up-and-down week that did feature a blowout victory over a top 20 UC Irvine team and a late-inning rally from a 10-5 deficit to snag a victory. The Trojans' inconsistent week saw them go back and forth from a proficient offense that capitalized on extra opportunities given by opponents to one that reverted back to its early-season woes of too many strikeouts and inability to come through in the clutch. Shotgun and Jack break down all the action from the 2-3 week with each providing three things up, including Austin Overn and experimentation, as well as three negatives from the week, including a struggling Jacob Galloway and a gaudy win-loss record for Tyler Stromsborg. The podcasting duo also take a look at where USC stands, breaking down what has become a quagmire of seven teams within two and a half games of each other in the middle of the Pac-12 standings. They also look forward to the upcoming week of action that has the Trojans slated to play four road games against traditional powers that are no longer playing like perennial juggernauts, Cal State Fullerton and Arizona State. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together recapping USC's spring game that featured the defense getting the better of the offense by a score of 43-28 in a modified scoring system. With D'Anton Lynn at the helm, the new-look USC defense secured four interceptions including a 100-yard pick-six and three-straight drives ending in interceptions in the first half. Coach Hyde thought the Coliseum looked great on Saturday afternoon with beautiful weather, turf in pristine condition and everything looking perfect. When the game started he was happy to see the offense huddle up to get the plays in with helmet communication now allowed per NCAA rules. He wasn't as happy to see the game not feature live tackling and instead defenders would "thud" the offensive players instead of tackling them to the ground. Coach doesn't feel you can get a true game speed evaluation when there is no live tackling and you can't see if the tackling has improved at all because you just aren't running at a full speed pace like you would in a real game. Overall he felt the defense played more to defend the pass than the run since there was no tackling allowed and the offensive play calling was more skewed towards passing than running. The secondary and linebackers were able to play more coverage and so it makes it hard to evaluate their performance when they aren't as worried about coming up to support the run. Coach liked how the offensive line blocked in pass protection, but again it just wasn't a real life game situation when you aren't including the physicality of the run game. The secondary did stand out with four interceptions and coach loved how they were always around the football. It just looked like the players were better coached, not leaving guys wide open and forcing the offense to make contested catches. CLICK HERE for 50% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com! Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Thanks to Trader Joe's for sponsoring the Peristyle Podcast! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to break down the opening of the spring portal window, kicking off the final Transfer-Palooza for the 2024 season. The Cilantro boys discuss potential transfer targets and USC's first 2025 OL commitment Willi Wascher. TIME STAMPS: 3:45: Cold Open (OL Willi Wascher Commits) 18:58: USC Transfers & Isaiah Raikes 39:40: TCU DL Damonic Williams 47:35: Transfer Targets of Note 1:49:20: CB Chuck McDonald/WR Jayvan Boggs 1:52:47: Recent Visitor Notes 1:59:17 Spring Game Visitors 2:06:51: NCAA Continues Unlimited Transfers 2:27:24: Listener Questions To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio with wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane joining the show. The talented sophomore had a breakout performance in the Holiday Bowl, snagging a pair of touchdown passes from quarterback Miller Moss, and he looks to be a key part of the offense as the Trojans head into the Big Ten era. Lane played in six of USC's games last season, snagging 7 catches for 93 yards (13.3 avg.) with a long of 31 yards and 2 TDs (both against Louisville in the season finale). The guys chat with the 6-foot-4, 195 pounded about his impressive bowl game, the progress he has made during the off-season and spring football, the upcoming spring game and lots more. After the interview Ryan and Connor talk about the newly opened NCAA Transfer Portal including which players USC has lost and which guys Lincoln Riley could be targeting. They also take a look ahead at Saturday's spring game where we will get our first real look at the Trojans revamped defense and this Miller Moss-led offense. The interview with Ja'Kobi Lane was conducted in conjunction with House of Victory, an alumni-backed nonprofit collective dedicated to providing a competitive edge in the NIL space for University of Southern California student-athletes. If you want to help out USC's NIL efforts, you can donate to House of Victory here. CLICK HERE for 60% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com! Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Thanks to Trader Joe's for sponsoring the Peristyle Podcast! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and Jack Smith breaking down the latest news and notes about the USC baseball program, including the Trojans' going 2-2 last week with a pair of top 20 wins. They break down how USC was able to get a blowout win over No. 12 UC Irvine for its eighth win in nine games before going on the road to Eugene, Ore. to take on the No. 18 Ducks. The Trojans missed out on some opportunities (or had them robbed away) on Friday and Saturday to drop the series, but bounced back to salvage the weekend with a hard-fought victory on Sunday. USC star sophomore center fielder Austin Overn joins the Dedeaux Download Podcast after a strong week where he reached base eight times and scored five runs in four games, including hitting a home run. Overn discusses how he's rebounded from a rough start to the season, his emerging power and walks the listener through how he was able to making a leaping catch at the wall to rob a home run for the first time in his career over the weekend. Overn also talks about the turning point for the Trojans this season and how he tries to display his elite, electric athleticism on the baseball field. After the visit with Overn, Shotgun and Jack preview a unique week for the Trojans as they will play five games against four different teams in six days, including a rematch with UC Irvine and a matchup with a San Diego team that ranks No. 30 in the RPI during the midweek before taking on a pair of Northern California programs that are tough, well-coached teams that could put a big dent in USC's NCAA tournament resume if the Trojans aren't able to take care of business. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Helium Boys podcast returns to discuss the upcoming USC spring game, the recent transfer drama with some USC defensive linemen, the opening of the spring portal window and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to discuss USC adding three more 2025 commitments in ATH Daune Morris, ATH Harry Dalton III and WR Romero Ison. The Cilantro Boys also discuss the wild Bear Alexander saga and an eye-catching 2025 visitor from this week. TIME STAMPS 3:05: Cold Open (RB Harry Dalton III Commits) 12:26: ATH Daune Morris Commits 36:09: WR Romero Ison Commits 51:31: Bear Alexander Saga 1:13:59: Linebacker Recruiting 1:22:35: QB Husan Longstreet Visits 1:42:30: Weekend Visitors 1:45:54: Damien Martinez Portal Target? 1:52:46: Listener Questions To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and Jack Smith breaking down the latest action from the USC baseball 2024 season, including the Trojans' big Pac-12 series win over Oregon State and a sweep of Washington They break down how USC has won 10 of 13, including going 7-1 the last two weeks, with an offense that is executing both with small ball elements of bunting and baserunning as well as timely hitting that has taken advantage when opponents have made miscues USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz joins the Dedeaux Download Podcast to discuss the surging Trojans and how they've found their stride recently despite a starting pitching rotation that has been in flux with Tyler Stromsborg and Eric Hammond being demoted from the weekend rotation. After the visit with Stankiewicz, Shotgun and Jack preview a huge upcoming week with the Trojans taking on UC Irvine during the midweek before traveling up to Eugene, Ore. to take on the Ducks this weekend. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Helium Boys Podcast returns for the Shotgun Spratling Birthday Episode, discussing the halfway point of USC's spring camp, the Trojans holding the No. 5 recruiting class in the country, USC basketball and all things birthday parties. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The USC Triple-Double Podcast returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) reacting to the breaking news of USC hiring Eric Musselman away from Arkansas to becoming the Trojans' new men's basketball head coach followed by a break down of the Women of Troy's season coming to a conclusion in an Elite Eight loss to UConn following a thrilling Sweet 16 victory over Baylor. Shotgun and Connor break down the good and the bad of the Musselman hire and discuss what it means about the current state of the USC men's basketball program and the trajectory going forward. They also look at the roster Musselman will inherit and where he'll have to make some big additions before the Trojans head into the Big Ten next season. After a short break, the podcasting duo break down the final weekend of play for the Women of Troy, who defeated Baylor 74-70 in the Sweet 16 to advance to their first Elite Eight since 1994. There the Trojans fell to Connecticut 80-73 despite 29 points and 10 rebounds for JuJu Watkins, who was elite except for a fourth-quarter stretch when she couldn't make a shot and UConn couldn't miss that ended up determining the game. When Watkins went cold, there was no one there to pick her up as USC's role players, who had been so good all season fulfilling their roles, weren't able to do so in the biggest matchup of the season. The Triple-Double Podcast comes to a conclusion for the 2023-24 season with Connor and Shotgun discussing the Trojans potential going forward into the offseason. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojans basketball and football teams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to break down USC recruiting staying hot with three 2025 commitments from linebacker Matai Tagoa'i, running back Riley Wormley and cornerback Trestin Castro. The Cilantro Boys also discuss the latest visitors and QB Julian Lewis returning to campus. TIME STAMPS: 4:57: Cold Open: (LB Matai Tagoa'i Commits) 26:56: CB Trestin Castro Commits 40:02: RB Riley Wormley Commits 51:23: Juju Lewis/Andrew Marsh Visit 1:02:04: Jadyn Hudson/Rylon Allen-Dillard 1:09:18: Upcoming Weekend Visitors 1:17:44: Listener Questions 1:48:11: Hurricane's Top 3 (RBs) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio with special guest Jo'Quavious "Woody" Marks. The Mississippi State transfer brings a lot of experience to the USC running back room, running for 1,883 yards and 22 touchdowns in his four seasons at Mississippi State and also caught 214 passes for 1,225 yards and five scores. Marks is 5-foot-10 and 210 pounds. He'll be a fifth-year senior with the Trojans in 2023 with one year of eligibility remaining. The guys talk to Marks about his early playing years at Mississippi State, his relationship with head coach Lincoln Riley, working with new running backs coach Anthony Jones Jr., his thoughts on the running back room, his off-season workout gains and lots more. The interview with Woody Marks was conducted in conjunction with House of Victory, an alumni-backed nonprofit collective dedicated to providing a competitive edge in the NIL space for University of Southern California student-athletes. If you want to help out USC's NIL efforts, you can donate to House of Victory here. CLICK HERE for 50% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com! Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Thanks to Trader Joe's for sponsoring the Peristyle Podcast! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together talking about the latest news and notes from USC football spring practices and on the basketball side with head coach Andy Enfield leaving for SMU and the USC women's basketball team making a run to the Elite 8 with a potential Final Four appearance on the line. The guys start off the show talking about the breaking news that Enfield was departing from USC and taking over the SMU basketball program, leaving a future Big Ten job for a future ACC job. Coach thinks that this move is good for both sides, with Enfield getting an opportunity to start fresh with a big contract and USC able to move on from someone who recruited at a higher level than he won and try to raise the basketball program to the next level. They also talk about the women's team where head coach Lindsay Gottlieb and star freshman Juju Watkins have advanced to the Elite 8 with a chance to take down UConn and go to the school's first Final Four since the 1980's. Coach thinks the women are catching fire and there is no reason why they can't get back to the glory days of the program where they were competing for national championships. The guys shift gears back to football, talking about the renewed emphasis on the defensive side of the ball from head coach Lincoln Riley. Coach Hyde likes the moves that have been made for the defensive staff and how the players, especially the defensive linemen, have transformed their bodies and even the push to recruit more highly ranked defensive prospects, but he wants to know why now? What changed? Hyde thinks that it is great Riley is getting more involved in the defense because as the head coach, it isn't the defensive coordinator's defense, it's yours. The head coach has to be a part of the entire program, not just the offense, and Coach Hyde loves that this is happening now for the Trojans. The days of just outscoring people are over, USC is going to try and stop some people as well. Better late than never. They also talk about a couple of offensive additions, with a commitment from three-star 2024 Tustin (Calif.) walk-on quarterback Jack Stupin and three-star running back from Southlake (Texas) Carroll Riley Wormley. CLICK HERE for 50% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com! Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Thanks to Trader Joe's for sponsoring the Peristyle Podcast! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The USC Triple-Double Podcast is back with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) returning to break down the Women of Troy's first week of action in the NCAA tournament, including their first NCAA tournament win since 2006 and advancing to their first Sweet 16 in 30 years. The Trojans defeated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 87-55, jumping out to a 21-2 run and never looking back, and then they tussled with Kansas before coming away with a 73-55 victory that sends them to Portland, Ore. for a Sweet 16 matchup against Baylor and a potential Elite Eight game against UConn. Shotgun and Connor break down all the action played in an electric environment at the Galen Center where the fans brought the noise and lingered outside the arena even after the games to celebrate with the players. They look at the elite efforts of JuJu Watkins and McKenzie Forbes as well as role players, such as Kayla Williams and Clarice Akunwafo, stepping up and being difference makers that changed the tide of games. The podcasting duo also delve into the news of men's basketball head coach Andy Enfield being expected to be hired by Southern Methodist to take over as its new head coach as it transitions into the ACC next season. Shotgun and Connor also give their No. 1 choice for an Enfield replacement if the SMU hire becomes official. After a short break, Shotgun and Connor preview the upcoming Sweet 16 matchup against Baylor and potential Elite Eight matchups against Connecticut and Duke for the Women of Troy this weekend at the Moda Center in Portland. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojans basketball and football teams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio with special guest Miller Moss. The USC quarterback threw six touchdowns in the Holiday Bowl against Louisville and now is poised to lead the Trojan football team into the Big Ten era. Moss joins the show to talk about that Holiday Bowl performance and the support he had from Caleb Williams, the gains made in the off-season, the new additions to the coaching staff and the first few practices of spring football. The interview with Miller Moss was conducted in conjunction with House of Victory, an alumni-backed nonprofit collective dedicated to providing a competitive edge in the NIL space for University of Southern California student-athletes. If you want to help out USC's NIL efforts, you can donate to House of Victory here. CLICK HERE for 50% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com! Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Thanks to Trader Joe's for sponsoring the Peristyle Podcast! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices