Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's 3-1 week that featured a series win over Gonzaga and a dominant midweek win over Long Beach State. Shotgun and Kasey break down all the action, looking at the positives of the Trojans improving to 26-14 with an 11-7 mark in Big Ten play and a fourth-place spot in the standings behind only two ranked teams and Iowa. They discuss the play of Adrian Lopez powering the offense all weekend against the Zags as well as Ethan Hedges seeming to get back on track after a rough spell. Shotgun and Kasey also look at how the Trojans were able to bounce back after dropping the opener against Gonzaga with some uncharacteristically sloppy play thanks to the bullpen stepping up throughout the week. The podcasters also look at three negatives, including Kevin Takeuchi reinjuring his left shoulder during Tuesday's win at Long Beach and the RPI hit that one poor game can have as the Trojans start looking toward the postseason. After a break, USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz then joins the show to talk about how the Big Ten schedule, including the back-and-forth travel, has treated his team and how his players have handled and adjusted to the differences and challenges. He also discusses how the Trojans have tried to deal with a spate of injuries with multiple pitchers lost for the season as well as Takeuchi's shoulder issues. Stankiewicz then takes the listener through some strategic thought processes of how he tries to use late-inning opportunities in blowout games as well as how he handles his star players being in a funk, especially later in the season. The Trojan head man chats about Hedges, Lopez, Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek, Caden Hunter, Andrew Johnson, Jack Basseer and others. Shotgun and Kasey close out the show taking a look at where the Trojans stand after winning another series and taking a peek at where the Trojans could wind up in the postseason. The podcast then previews USC's upcoming week of action with the Trojans heading to Minneapolis to take on an injury-riddled Minnesota team that continues to battle despite 11 significant injuries, including five of the season-ending variety. 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns as the Trojans pick up transfer Penn State LB Ta'Mere Robinson and Notre Dame SAF Kennedy Urlacher while also landing three-star Colorado 2026 OL Kannon Smith. TIME STAMPS: 6:55: Cold Open (OL Kannon Smith Commits)  27:21: Notre Dame Transfer Safety Kennedy Urlacher Picks USC  55:04: Penn State Transfer Linebacker Ta'Mere Robinson Commits to USC  1:08:57: Transfer Portal Notes  1:23:53: LB Talanoa Ili Crystal Ball  1:31:35: DL Tyson Bacon Decommits from Tennessee  1:35:24: Visitors This Week  1:52:33: 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio talking about the addition of former Penn State linebacker Te'Mere Robinson from the NCAA Transfer Portal. The 6-foot-3, 223-pound Robinson gives the Trojans' linebacker room some much needed depth. Robinson didn't play much on defense in his two years with the Nittany Lions (107 total defensive snaps), but he was having a solid spring camp in Happy Valley prior to entering the portal. USC also lost another player to the portal, redshirt freshman Jarvis Boatwright out of Clearwater, Florida did not see any action in 2024 and will now try his luck at another program for 2025. The guys also discuss all of the news and notes from spring practice including what Lincoln Riley had to say about the starting quarterback situation, the depth at defensive line and wide receiver and Trojan legend Troy Polamalu showing up at practice this week. 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.  If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to Ryan's Tour de Pier ride to fight cancer, please click here: http://support.pancreatic.org/goto/Ryan 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's 3-2 week that featured a midweek win over Loyola Marymount and another Big Ten road series win for the Trojans before USC dropped a midweek against Hawai'i that they couldn't close out with the lead. Shotgun and Kasey break down all the action, looking at the positives of the Trojans improving to 23-13 with an 11-7 mark in Big Ten play, bumping up to fourth in the standings behind only two ranked teams and Iowa. They discuss the play of the Cadens (Hunter and Aoki) at the front of the weekend pitching rotation as well as Big Ten Player of the Week Abbrie Covarrubias and the bounce backs of a couple of players, who were unfazed by a poor performance early in the weekend. The podcasters also look at three negatives, including the continued black hole that is USC's Sunday starting pitching role and not being able to close out a couple of winnable games because of mistakes and free bases. USC director of baseball performance Adam Thackery then joins the show to talk about his transition from football strength and conditioning at USC to working with the Trojan baseballers. He talks about what he thinks it takes to win a national championship having been the strength coach for the 2021 national champion Mississippi State Bulldogs, gives his favorite Mike Leach story and discusses the intricacies of training two completely separate groups with pitchers (and the differences between starters and relievers) and hitters. After a break, Shotgun and Kasey take a look at where the Trojans stand after winning another conference series and take a peek at where the Trojans could wind up in the postseason. The podcast then previews USC's upcoming week of action with the Trojans hosting a surging Gonzaga team that has won 15 of 18 in a Thursday-Friday-Saturday Easter weekend series before having a midweek matchup with Long Beach 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns for the opening of transfer spring window. The Cilantro Boys take a look at some of the biggest needs, losses and early portal targets. TIME STAMPS: 6:55 Cold Open (Early Departures/Biggest Transfer Needs)  1:01:11: Early Portal Targets  1:27:52: Visits Cancelled/New Offers 1:40:29: This Week's Visitors  2:10:49: The Nico Iamaleava Situation  2:31:21: Visitor Question 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio talking about the highly anticipated opening of the spring NCAA Transfer Portal Window and how active will the Trojans be? Head coach Lincoln Riley has said USC would do their portal evaluations and add the "right couple of guys" to help them get ready for the season. With the House settlement potentially passing, allowing athletic departments to share revenue with student athletes, will that make this spring portal a Portal Palooza or more of a Portal Passivity? All eyes will be on the quarterback position, where following the season many thought the Trojans would be in the market for a signal caller. It still isn't out of the question that USC brings in a QB, but it just doesn't seem very likely at this point. We have heard the Trojans aren't interested in former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava, but with Tennessee now scouring the country for Nico's replacement, that could cause a domino effect that opens up a potential quarterback poaching opportunity for Lincoln Riley. The guys also discuss all of the news and notes from spring practice including tight end Lake McRee shutting it down for the rest of spring due to an undisclosed injury and redshirt freshman defensive end Lorenzo Cowan entering the portal. 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.  If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to Ryan's Tour de Pier ride to fight cancer, please click here: http://support.pancreatic.org/goto/Ryan 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

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together taking a detailed look at USC's quarterback situation and the potential national QB shakeup with Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee parting ways. The Trojans are in good shape with returning starter Jayden Maiava, five-star freshman Husan Longstreet and former five-star prospect Sam Huard occupying Luke Huard's quarterback meetings, but should head coach Lincoln Riley look to get in on Iamaleava? Coach Hyde and Ryan give their thoughts on the entire QB picture for USC and what this stunning NIL development means for the future of college football. Coach Hyde also discusses who he feels is the current face of the Trojan football program, what areas he feels this team has improved on this off-season, if the offensive philosophy has or should change going forward, how tough will the Big Ten be in 2025 and why is spring football such a big secret all of a sudden. 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio talking about all of the news and notes from around the Trojan football program as the team passes the halfway mark of spring football. This past week USC held practice No. 7 and No. 8, with head coach Lincoln Riley and several offensive and defensive players addressing the media after the workouts. The guys will discuss the depth at tight end and how that group has been playing a larger role this spring with some of the receivers out with injury. They also talk about some of the position battles along the offensive line, including third-year sophomore Tobias Raymond and second-year freshman Justin Tauanuu's battle for USC's right tackle spot. 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.  If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to Ryan's Tour de Pier ride to fight cancer, please click here: http://support.pancreatic.org/goto/Ryan 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns as USC's commitment streak extends with three-star California OL Vlad Dyakonov, four-star California RB Deshonne Redeaux and three-star Texas DL Jake Johnson. TIME STAMPS: 8:56: Cold Open (OT Vlad Dyakonov Commits)  57:33: DL Jake Johnson Commits  1:09:06: RB Deshonne Redeaux Commits  1:27:38: Next Commit? New Offers 1:39:09: NCAA Settlement Update 2:02:58: 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

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's 4-0 week that featured a midweek win over San Diego State and the Trojans' first Big Ten series sweep after they rallied late in back-to-back games to finish off Ohio State. That included being down to their final out Sunday before Brayden Dowd hit a game-tying home run, and USC won on a Dean Carpentier walk-off. Shotgun and Kasey break down all the action, looking at the positives of the Trojans improving to 20-11 with a 9-6 mark in the Big Ten with their comeback ability and the clutch gene of Dowd. The podcasters also look at three negatives on each side, including the continued black hole that is USC's Sunday starting pitching role. USC two-way star Ethan Hedges then joins the show to talk about his transition to being on the mound this season after being exclusively a hitter his first two seasons with the Trojans. He discusses how he's been able to unlock his power potential, hitting 11 home runs already this season after having just four combined in his first two seasons. Hedges also chats about the 'one-more-run' mentality the Trojans have this season and how that's helped them come from behind in multiple games this season. After a break, Shotgun and Kasey take a look at where the Trojans stand after winning another conference series, including multiple players ranking amongst the Big Ten and national leaders. The podcast then previews USC's upcoming week of action, beginning with a midweek matchup at their home away from home as the Trojans will be the road team against Loyola Marymount at Page Stadium where USC has been playing its midweek 'home' games. The Trojans then head to Penn State to take on the Nittany Lions in a battle of two teams tied for fifth in the Big Ten standings. 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

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio talking about the first two weeks of USC spring football plus they are joined live by one of the new defensive line transfers that is hoping to take the Trojans defense to another level. Thanks to House of Victory, the 6-foot-5, 349 pound defensive lineman transfer from Georgia Jamaal Jarrett will chat live with the guys, talking about his journey from playing high school ball in North Carolina to enrolling at Georgia and ultimately transferring to USC. Jarrett is a massive human being and his presence alone is helping to transform the defensive line room into a position of strength for this Trojan football squad. The interview with Reed 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

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to break down USC's second commitment heater with commitments from three-star Downey (Calif.) DL Malik Brooks, four-star Santa Ana (Calif.) DL Tomuhini Topui and three-star Waxahachie (Tex.) WR Kohen Brown. TIME STAMPS: 7:51: Cold Open (WR Kohen Brown Commits)  20:23: DL Malik Brooks Commits  31:13: DL Tomuhini Topui Commits (Massive)  59:47: What's on the Horizon?  1:11:08: RB Deshonne Redeaux Commitment Preview  1:22:42: RB A'Marion Peterson Set to Enter Transfer Portal  1:39:13: The David Bailey Conundrum  1:59:34: WR Chris Henry Jr. Shuts Down Recruitment  2:06:16: Five-Star Pick 'Em 2:33:18: 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

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

The USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the Peristyle Podcast's basketball-focused podcast -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the conclusion of the Women of Troy's remarkable 31-4 season as the Trojans advanced to the Elite 8 with a 67-61 win over Kansas State before falling in the Elite 8 to UConn for the second consecutive season. Shotgun and Connor talk about the outstanding performance of USC's freshman trio -- Avery Howell, Kennedy Smith and Kayleigh Heckel -- in the Sweet 16 victory over Kansas State as well as the dynamic effort of Rayah Marshall to keep the Women of Troy in the battle with Connecticut. They also discuss Kiki Iriafen's struggles and how UConn was able to pull away behind its superstar Paige Bueckers. The podcasting duo also take a look at the USC men's opening game in the College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas where the Trojans trounced Tulane, 89-60, behind another electric outing from Rashaun Agee, who continues to show more and more confidence. They also discuss the McDonald's All-American efforts of Alijah Arenas for the men and Jazzy Davidson on the women's side. After a break, Shotgun and Connor look at where the Women of Troy program stands after two remarkable seasons as No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament, with both ending one game shy of the Trojans' first Final Four since 1986. They also debate what type of transfer portal options the USC women could target and what the roster could look like next season. They also do look ahead to the men's basketball team's College Basketball Crown tournament quarterfinals matchup against Villanova with at least $50,000 on the line in NIL money for the teams. 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

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's 2-2 week that featured a missed opportunity against a ranked UC Irvine team in the midweek and an outstanding come-from-behind win to take a road series win at Indiana behind another big performance from Ethan Hedges. Shotgun and Kasey break down all the action, looking at the positives and negatives, but more importantly, they get an opportunity to don some safety gear and hard hats to head over to the new Dedeaux Field. The podcasters get to see the progression of how construction is going and get a lay of the land of where everything will be when everything is completed before next season begins. USC director of player development Sergio Brown, who showed the podcast duo around the grounds, joins the show to talk about the latest development and progression of both the stadium and the Trojan players. Brown discusses the unique elements the new Dedeaux Field will have and how valuable it has been for the team to be able to use the field surface for practice while the stadium is essentially being built around them starting about a month ago. The interview with Brown concludes with some discussion about the Trojans' series win over Indiana where USC rallied from down 12-3 to win the series finale with 10 unanswered runs capped by a Brayden Dowd go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning. After a break, Shotgun and Kasey take a look at where the Trojans stand after getting another conference series win to get back to .500 in Big Ten play. The podcast then previews USC's upcoming week of action, beginning with a midweek matchup against a 9-19 San Diego State before a weekend series with Ohio State (8-16) 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

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together talking about the highly anticipated start to spring football 2025, where head coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans have 15 practices to acclimate the new players and coaches in preparation for the upcoming season. As a former division one head football coach, Hyde talks about what he would like to see this team get done in the spring in order to get the program going in the right direction, competing for conference championships and a spot in the College Football Playoffs. USC lost a lot of close games last season, including five where the Trojans had a fourth quarter lead. Coach Hyde talks about what he feels this team needs to do in order to be prepared for the end of game scenarios, turning those close losses into victories (and ensuring the game isn't close against overmatched opponents). Coach Hyde also gives his thoughts on the new-look roster with some prominent names missing and some promising new faces roaming the sidelines. From a deep and talented running backs room to a bigger and more athletic defensive line, the guys discuss where they think this team will be better on the field and where they feel they still need to improve. He also talks about the traditional spring game being removed and what Riley had to say about the reasoning behind it. 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

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

The USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the Peristyle Podcast's basketball-focused podcast -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the Women of Troy's advancement to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season and the monumental cost that came with USC defeating Mississippi State, 96-59, in the Round of 32 matchup. Shotgun and Connor recall their immediate reactions of JuJu Watkins' devastating knee injury and discuss the impact the injury will have not only on this year's NCAA tournament but also on the future of the Trojans' program. They also talk about the charged-up atmosphere inside the Galen Center and debate whether or not the home crowd took it too far in their booing and jeering of the Bulldogs. After a break, USC freshman point guard Kayleigh Heckel joins the show. She talks about the Trojans' bouncing back from the loss of their teammate to go out and pummel Mississippi State for the rest of the game as the Trojans outscored MSU 83-57 after Watkins went down to the floor in pain. Heckel discusses how the team dynamics change without Watkins' presence and discusses the freshman class she is a part of that will need to step up the rest of the way this postseason. She chats about the bond the freshman group has as well as her relationships with some of the older players, including Kiki Iriafen and Watkins, who helped recruit Heckel to USC. Shotgun and Connor then look at where the Women of Troy stand heading into a Sweet 16 matchup with No. 5-seed Kansas State and debate who needs to step up the most for the Trojans to continue their season. The podcasting duo also do as much looking ahead as possible with undetermined rosters at the men's basketball team's Crown Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas. 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to discuss four-star 2026 Santa Ana (Calif.) DL Tomuhini Topui backing off his Oregon commitment and now trending towards the Trojans. The Cilantro Boys also discuss new three-star San Deigo (Calif.) OL Chase Deniz, the start of spring camp and visitors. TIME STAMPS: 3:32: Cold Open (OL Chase Deniz Commits)  44:36: USC Surging for DL Tom Tom After Oregon Decommitment  1:47:10: Spring Visitors  1:32:37 USC Offers WR Madden Williams  1:43:27: 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio talking about USC spring football 2025 kicking off on Tuesday with a special guest making a live appearance. The guys are joined by Syracuse transfer offensive lineman J'Onre Reed who just went through his first official practice wearing Cardinal and Gold. Reed talks about what his first few months on campus have been like including the off-season workouts and spring practice No. 1, potentially taking over the starting center role for USC and getting acclimated into Lincoln Riley's offense. Known as "Big General," Reed brings a ton of talent and experience into the Trojan offensive line room, now run by former tight ends coach Zach Hanson.  The interview with Reed 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast closes out a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews with the interior defensive line. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the defensive tackle position going into spring, which is headlined by some exciting new transfers and a lot of depth. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's strong week that featured a midweek win in a raucous environment at Arizona State and a Big Ten series win over Nebraska that ended up being a bit of a disappointment. Shotgun and Kasey break down all the action, looking at the positives of the Trojans going 5-2 against all Power 4 opponents over a 10-day stretch and the impressive bounce back by freshman starter Grant Govel. The podcasters also look at three negatives on each side, including defensive struggles in center field leading to a pair of big innings and not being able to get a sweep despite vastly outplaying the Cornhuskers. USC pitching coach Sean Allen then joins the show to talk about his impressions of the Trojans' pitching staff as the season approaches the halfway point. Allen discusses how Caden Hunter and Caden Aoki have both been successful despite attacking things in two different manners and chats about his mound visit philosophy. After a break, Hunter, the Trojans' Friday starter, joins the show to discuss his recruitment to USC and why the program's challenges of being forced to practice off campus during current major stadium renovations and having to play away from their home field actually helped the Trojans land Hunter. The junior lefthander also breaks down his recent development of a cutter and how he's tried to implement it into his repertoire. Following Hunter's appearance, Shotgun and Kasey take a look at where exactly the Trojans stand after getting another conference series win. The podcast then previews USC's upcoming week of action, beginning with a midweek matchup against a ranked UC Irvine team before a weekend trip to Indiana to take on the Hoosiers. 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews with the defensive ends. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the edge position going into spring, which is headlined by some exciting talent. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews with the linebackers. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the linebacker room going into spring, which is headlined by a new coach, returning star power but limited depth. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews by moving to the safety position. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the safety room going into spring with its star potential and depth concerns. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! 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

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews by moving on to the defensive side of the ball. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the cornerback room going into spring with its key losses and young talent. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! 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

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

The Composite Two-Star Recruits returns to discuss USC football landing a Top 100 four-star Richardson (Tex.) 2026 DL Jaimeon Winfield. The Cilantro Boys also discuss the All-22/Elite 11 Regional in SoCal over the weekend. TIME STAMPS 2:51: Cold Open (DL Jaimeon Winfield Commits) 20:08; Favour Akih Top 3 58:11: All-22 Recap 1:00:41: Visitor Notes 1:23:47: 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

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

The USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the Peristyle Podcast's basketball-focused podcast -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the Women of Troy's NCAA tournament seeding and upcoming matchups that will be hosted at the Galen Center as well as the men's Big Ten Tournament run, including some baffling whistles from the Big Ten officials once again. USC associate head coach Beth Burns then joins the show. She talks about the Trojans' bouncing back from their loss in the Big Ten Tournament championship and how she thinks the team will prepare and respond heading into the NCAA tournament. She chats about how the coaching staff gets ready for opponents in the NCAA tournament and the advantages of playing at home. Burns also discusses the impact of Kennedy Smith on USC's defensive success and talks about the strides JuJu Watkins has taken this season to become an elite performer on both ends of the court. Shotgun and Connor then look at where both Trojan teams stand, including the men accepting an invitation to the Crown Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas. The podcasting duo also glance forward at the upcoming matchup against UNC Greensboro and potential matchups against Cal or Mississippi State for the USC women in the NCAA tournament opening two rounds, which gets underway Saturday afternoon against UNCG at noon PDT on ABC. 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

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews with the offensive line. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the offensive line room going into spring with its key losses, big returners and transfer pickups. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and new podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's first Big Ten wins after the Trojans take series in Ann Arbor where they won handily, rallied for a one-run victory and then got run-ruled to drop the finale. Shotgun and Kasey break down all the action, looking at the positives of the Trojans stopping their losing streak behind Adrian Lopez again coming up with a big hit while Brayden Dowd and Caden Hunter helped set the tone to the weekend. The podcasters also look at three negatives on each side, including the black hole that has becoming the Sunday starting pitcher role and the uncompetitive fight of USC on Sunday. After a break, sophomore outfielder Brayden Dowd joins the show to discuss his homecoming trip to Michigan, where his sister was a volleyball players and where he had a bevy of family and friends coming out to watch him play in his home state. He talks about how he expected to get away from the Midwest with his commitment to Trojans...only for USC to announce its intentions to move to the Big Ten a couple months after Dowd's commitment. Dowd is quick to heap praise on the rest of his sophomore class and also discusses how he's adapted his approach since moving into the leadoff spot in the lineup. Following Dowd's appearance, Shotgun and Kasey take a look at where exactly the Trojans stand after getting a road conference series win, including USC's record, conference mark, RPI and in the national rankings for key statistics. The podcast then previews USC's upcoming week of action, beginning with a stopover in Phoenix to take on familiar former Pac-12 rival, Arizona State, before a weekend set against a scuffling Nebraska team down in Irvine. 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews with the tight end room. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the tight end position going into spring with its deep talent pool itching for a breakout campaign. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews with the wide receivers. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the receiver room going into spring with its key losses but big star potential at the top. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews with the running back room. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the running back position going into spring, which is headlined by some exciting new transfers. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and new podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down a string of losses as the USC baseball program hits the skids with a six-game losing streak, including a sweep at home against No. 10 Oregon in the first-ever Big Ten games played by the Trojans. Shotgun and Kasey break down all the action, looking at the positives of Brayden Dowd and Ethan Hedges at the top of the lineup as well as Adrian Lopez breaking loose with five hits in the last two games. They also look at three negatives on each side, including roles still in the progress of being defined and Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek needing to bust out of a 2-for-23 slump. After a break, Shotgun and Kasey take a look at where exactly the Trojans stand after their six-game losing streak, including their record, conference mark, RPI and in the national rankings for key statistics. The podcast then previews USC's first Big Ten road trip as the Trojans head to Ann Arbor to take on a 9-6 Michigan team that has played all across the country to open the season. They look at the key players on the Wolverines, including a familiar face that left the USC team before the start of last season. 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns as USC goes on a 2026 commitment heater with four-star Utah OL Esun Tafa, four-star Top247 WR Trent Mosley and massive three-star OL John Fifita. The Cilantro Boys also talk new offers, recent visits and what's on the horizon for the class. TIME STAMPS: 3:41: Cold Open (WR Trent Mosley Commits) 27:59: OL Esun Tafa Commits 51:29: OL John Fifita Commits 1:03:58: LB Recruiting 1:15:44: EDGE Richard Wesley Reclassifies to 2026 1:20:10: Recent Unofficial Visitors 1:43:06: Official Visitor Updates/New Offers 1:46: 13: What's Next in 2026? 2:19:58: 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast begin a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews, starting with the Trojan quarterback room. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the quarterback position going into spring camp with returner Jayden Maiava and two new additions. They also look at the room's strengths/weakness for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

The USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the Peristyle Podcast's basketball-focused podcast -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the Women of Troy's Big Ten Tournament run, including the disappointing final 20 minutes of the championship game when the Trojans couldn't buy a bucket, blowing a 13-point lead in a 72-67 loss to rival UCLA while the Trojan men were also beat by the Bruins but in a much more embarrassing fashion. USC freshman guard Avery Howell then joins the show. She talks about the Trojans' difficult loss in the Big Ten Tournament championship and how she thinks the team will use the loss as they move forward toward the NCAA tournament. She chats about how she has tried to fit with the Women of Troy this season despite joining the group late in the summer after being an alternate with Team Canada. Howell also discusses her three-point shooting and the work she has put in, beginning while she was still in high school to turn that aspect from a weakness into a strength. Shotgun and Connor then look at where both Trojan teams stand, including what the latest bracketology says about the Women of Troy's chances to be a No. 1 seed. The podcasting duo also glance forward at the upcoming potential matchups for the USC men in their Big Ten Tournament appearance, which gets underway Wednesday night against Rutgers at around 5:30 p.m. PDT on Peacock. 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

The USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the Peristyle Podcast's basketball-focused podcast -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down how the USC women clinched the Big Ten regular-season championship with a thumping of No. 2 UCLA at Pauley Pavilion while the Trojan men snapped a five-game losing streak. It was a huge week for the women with JuJu Watkins earning Big Ten Player of the Year honors and Lindsay Gottlieb winning the conference's Coach of the Year award. Kiki Iriafen and Watkins were unanimous first-team All-Big Ten picks, Rayah Marshall and Watkins made the conference's All-Defense team and Kennedy Smith made the Big Ten's All-Freshmen team.  On the men's side, Desmond Claude returned to form scoring 25 points and dishing out a career-high 11 assists in a 92-61 win over Washington Wednesday night after being held to just one point in the Trojans' road loss at Oregon. Chibuzo Agbo added 26 points in the win over the Huskies while Rashaun Agee played his best week of basketball in his career. Agee recorded new career highs in points, blocks and steals against the Ducks before an efficient 18-point performance in Wednesday's win. After recapping the game action, Shotgun and Connor then look at where both Trojan teams stand and glance forward at the upcoming matchups for both squads. They preview the Women of Troy's path in the Big Ten Tournament, and they also discuss the men's Crosstown Showdown road matchup with UCLA and what it will take for the Trojans to make the Big Ten Tournament. 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to discuss GM Chad Bowden's roundtable and if 2026 is the best California class in two decades. The Cilantro Boys also talk new offers, official visit updates and much more. TIME STAMPS: 4:24: Cold Open (Best California Class in 20 Years?) 1:02: USC Aims to Sign Largest Class in Program History 1:19: DB Havon Finney Reclassifies to 2026 1:45:24: Updated 2026 Top247 1:54:12: New Offers, Official Visit Additions 2:05:13: Updated 2026 Targets Lists 2:26:00: 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

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Jack Smith, in his final USCFootball.com podcast appearance, and Shotgun Spratling breaking down a strong weekend for the USC baseball team after wins over Big East favorite Connecticut and national power No. 14 Vanderbilt before a loss to rival UCLA in the finale of the tournament formerly known as the Dodgertown Classic. Shotgun and Jack break down all the action, looking at the Trojans' outstanding Cadens starting pitching duo of Caden Hunter and Caden Aoki as well as discussing the success of the bottom of the lineup. USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz then joins the show to talk about the Trojans getting off to a much better start to the 2025 season at 9-2 so far than last year when they were 4-12 through the first four weeks. He discusses what a win over Vanderbiilt means and why he didn't try to check his team showing emotion after the victory over the Commodores. Stankiewicz also provides an injury update on sophomore outfielder Kevin Takeuchi and breaks down how the coaching staff decided to put Ethan Hedges on the mound as a two-way player this season. After talking with Stankiewicz, Shotgun and Jack preview a big week of action as the Trojans have a midweek matchup with No. 16 UC Santa Barbara before opening Big Ten play against a top 10 Oregon team. They close out the show answering a couple of your emails and then some of the USCFootball.com staff sends Jack on his way to professional baseball. 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

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio talking about their sit down with new USC general manager Chad Bowden. On Monday morning some USC football media members gathered in Heritage Hall with a unique opportunity to sit down with Bowden and ask him questions about his first 30 days on campus and what his plans are for the program going forward. Ryan, Connor and Chris Trevino were all in attendance, asking questions and listening to what Bowden had to say. The guys share their thoughts on Bowden's recruiting philosophies, including how he wants USC's 2026 high school recruiting class to be the biggest in school history, how he wants to really focus on California prospects and the impressive personnel staff he, athletic director Jen Cohen and head coach Lincoln Riley have put together to help make the football roster elite. 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

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

The USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the Peristyle Podcast's basketball-focused podcast -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down another pair of ranked wins for USC women's basketball as they sit at No. 4 in the top 25 rankings and look at the current plight of the men's team, who has lost six of seven. USC women's basketball senior forward Rayah Marshall then joins the show to discuss her journey from Lynwood (Calif.) to becoming the heartbeat of the Women of Troy as both the team's on-the-court enforcer but also as a caretaker to her teammates. She previews USC's monumental clash with No. 2 UCLA on the road on Saturday where she and head coach Lindsay Gottlieb will try to get their first wins in Pauley Pavilion. She also discusses guarding Lauren Betts and where she ranks among the toughest bigs Marshall has had to guard. Marshall also discusses what a Big Ten regular-season title would mean and what its been like as a local product helping her hometown school return to its former glory the last couple of seasons. Shotgun and Connor then look at where both Trojan teams stand and dive into the upcoming matchups for both squads. They preview the Women of Troy's regular season finale against UCLA, a winner-take all edition of the Crosstown Showdown to determine the regular-season Big Ten champion, and they also discuss the men's road trip to Oregon.  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

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

Shotgun Spratling and Jack Smith return on the Dedeaux Download Podcast to break down a second strong week to open up the 2025 USC baseball season with the Trojans picking up four wins and improving to 7-1 overall, finding ways to win close games against Big West foes UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton, dominating Cal State Bakersfield and splitting a pair of hard-fought games on the road at Rice. Shotgun and Jack break down all the action, comparing the Trojans' strong start to the opening of the 2024 season when USC couldn't seem to get over the hump in close games early in the season. They discuss the standouts of the 4-1 week, including relievers Grant Govel and Garren Rizzo, who each had impressive scoreless outings. Fourth-year junior shortstop Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek then joins the show to talk about his hot start to the season as he's hitting .323 with seven RBIs and knocked his first homer on Tuesday. BMG talks about being able to get out on the new Dedeaux Field for the first time Wednesday and discusses the differences from last season when he dealt with a wrist injury ("it sucked") to this season's fast start for the Trojans through two weeks. He also discusses why he decided to come back to USC after being drafted in the 20th round last year and what it took to get his mother, a former UCLA softball player, to finally put on some cardinal-and-gold attire. After talking with Martin-Grudzielanek, Shotgun and Jack preview an upcoming 10-day stretch that could define the season for the Trojans as they take on Connecticut, No. 14 Vanderbilt and UCLA this weekend and a midweek matchup with No. 20 UC Santa Barbara before opening Big Ten play against No. 11 Oregon next 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio talking about how the hiring of general manager Chad Bowden, the rest of the personnel staff and new assistant coaches has provided immediate positive results out on the high school recruiting trail. With recent verbal commitments from four-star New Lenox (Ill.) Oregon quarterback Jonas Williams and four-star Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) defensive lineman Simote Katoanga, the 2026 recruiting class for the Trojans surged up to No. 1 in the nation. USC is also stepping up its NIL efforts, launching the Time to Win campaign with House of Victory 'that has turned into the most successful day of fundraising with huge reach and engagement on social media. The early signing period in December is still a long way out, but this resurgence is an extremely positive sign that USC football plans on being a significant player in high school recruiting, especially in Southern California, going forward. The guys also talk about USC's top-10 ranked offensive players from 2024 according to Pro Football Focus (and only three of them are returning), the men's and women's basketball teams going in different directions and the end of the Trojan football spring game. 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is back early after a monster recruiting weekend where USC flipped four-star New Lenox (Ill.) Oregon QB commit Jonas Williams and landed four-star Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) DL Simote Katoanga. The Cilantro Boys also talk about USC's No. 1 ranked class, the big picture moving forward and new officials visits. TIME STAMPS: 4:44: Cold Open (USC Flips Oregon QB Commit Jonas Williams) 40:37: DL Simote Katoanga Commits 1:08:36: USC Building Local Momentum 1:31:55: I Distract Hurricane 1:47:22: Official Visitor Updates 2:03:28: New Offers 2:07:52: 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

The USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the Peristyle Podcast's basketball-focused podcast -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down JuJu Watkins' historic 38-point, 11-rebound, eight-block, five-assist performance in USC's 71-60 home win over No. 1 UCLA last week. The duo also discusses the Women of Troy's 69-64 road win over Washington and the men's disappointing 69-66 home loss to Minnesota. USC women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb then joins the show. Gottlieb reflects back on her team's Crosstown Showdown win as well as USC's Big Ten road trips throughout the season and the effect they had on her group. She talks about a potential adjustment the conference could make in the future to make the cross-country travel a little less daunting for everyone. Gottlieb also discusses USC's case for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, the significance of a Big Ten regular season championship, how her team can improve offensively and much more. Shotgun and Connor then look at where both Trojan teams stand and glance forward at the upcoming matchups where there are three top 25 games this week. They preview the Women of Troy's next two home games against No. 22 Michigan State and No. 25 Illinois before discussing the men's tough road trip to the East coast for games at No. 20 Minnesota and Maryland. 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

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

Shotgun Spratling and Jack Smith return on the Dedeaux Download Podcast to break down a much different start to the 2025 USC baseball season than last year's 0-5 start when the Trojans scored only seven runs. This year, USC wasted no time getting the offense going, scoring 10 runs in the opening frame of what would become a three-game weekend sweep of George Washington. After scoring 15 runs in the season opener, the Trojans put on a power display the final two days, pummeling five home runs -- more in the opening weekend than they had in any 2024 weekend. Long Beach State transfer Adrian Lopez got the power party started with a first-inning grand slam Saturday. But the weekend's most important home run came Sunday when Brayden Dowd hit a go-ahead three-run dinger after USC fell in an early 5-0 deficit. Shotgun and Jack break down all the action and look forward to the upcoming matchups during a five-game week after they talk with USC assistant coach Andy Jenkins about the Trojans’ strong opening weekend. Jenkins also talks about USC’s catching situation as the Trojans replace Jacob Galloway this season and the vibe from the team after a much different start to this year. 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

The Dedeaux Download podcast, part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows, returns with the 2025 college baseball beginning this week. Shotgun Spratling and Jack Smith with another episode in our four-part season preview, leading up to the start of the 2025 USC baseball season. In the final part of the season preview series, USC assistant and pitching coach Sean Allen joins the Dedeaux Download to talk about taking over the Trojans' pitching staff and how he's gone about working with the pitchers. He also discusses his unique background having been a hitting coach and a pitching coach and talks about the unique way the Trojans are approaching the opening weekend against George Washington. Among other players that are brought up, Allen talks about what he's challenged staff ace Caden Aoki to do this season and what to expect from newcomers to the rotation Caden Hunter and Jackson Baker. After a break, Shotgun and Jack then talk all things pitching with the Trojan arms taking center stage. They comb through the Trojans’ 2025 roster looking at what USC will have on the mound. The podcasting duo also supply superlatives for the Trojan pitchers, giving their picks for the team's best pitcher, most impactful newcomer and breakout candidates among others. 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to talk new local 2026 ATH commitment Andrew Williams and recap Under Armour Atlanta. The Cilantro Boys also break down the biggest needs for USC in 2026 class and look at several new offers. TIME STAMPS: 2:05: Hurricane Season-Ending Injury  16:29: Cold Open (Local ATH Aaron Williams Commits)  31:59: 10K Takes on Under Armour Atlanta Camp  55:04: New 2026 Offers  1:04:34: Official Visitor Updates  1:12:14: Biggest Needs in 2026  1:55:32: 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

In this week's edition of the Triple Double Podcast, hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette break down the USC men's basketball's 90-72 loss to No. 7 Purdue as well as the program's dominant bounce back 92-67 win over Penn State. On the women's side, the duo discusses USC's 84-63 win over No. 8 Ohio State and JuJu Watkins' sideline demeanor that drew a lot of attention after the game. USC men's basketball graduate forward Matt Knowling joins the show to talk about returning to action after missing seven games due to injury. He also discusses Eric Musselman's coaching style, what the Big Ten road trips have been like for USC and why this team has bonded the way it has despite having unique pieces from so many different origins. Shotgun and Connor then look at where both Trojan teams stand and then look forward at the upcoming matchups for the men and women. They preview the Women of Troy's massive top 10 clash with No. 1 UCLA for first place in the Big Ten Thursday night inside the Galen Center before a trip to Seattle to take on Washington. The men have an opportunity to climb in the conference standings going up against 4-9 Minnesota in the Galen Center Saturday, but with that opportunity comes a likely must-win game against a Quad 3 opponent. 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio discussing three things they are excited about and three things that concern them for USC football in 2025. It's been an eventful start to the off-season for the Trojans, with some adjustments and additions on the coaching staff and a complete overall of the personnel staff. With some exciting new faces working to improve USC football behind the scenes, there is increased optimism that the Trojans can turn things around quicker than expected. 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio discussing three things they are excited about and three things that concern them for USC football in 2025. It's been an eventful start to the off-season for the Trojans, with some adjustments and additions on the coaching staff and a complete overall of the personnel staff. With some exciting new faces working to improve USC football behind the scenes, there is increased optimism that the Trojans can turn things around quicker than expected. The guys share their thoughts on what gets them excited for this upcoming USC football season, including the energetic and gregarious new linebackers coach Rob Ryan working with 6-foot-6 unicorn linebacker Eric Gentry. They also talk about some of their biggest concerns for this team, including the lack of depth in the linebacker room outside of Gentry that Rob Ryan inherited. 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025