Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

The new coaching staff is coming together and this week on the podcast we breakdown the new faces on the staff and what they bring to the table. With signing day just one week away, we also have plenty of your recruiting questions to answer, including stuff on Dillon Baxter and Dak Smith. 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 dust has started to settle following the surprise hire of Lane Kiffin as the successor to Pete Carroll as head football coach. This week on the podcast we talk about fan reaction to the hire, what Carroll will miss, assistant coach hiring strategy and how Kiffin has already got off to an amazing start in 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

College football reporter Bruce Feldman broke the story of Lane Kiffin accepting the head coaching position at USC. In this Trojan Blast we talk to Feldman about how this shocking hire went down, what the reaction has been so far, the return of Ed Orgeron and some of the recent controversy surrounding this hire. 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

Our 100th episode of the Peristyle Podcast is our biggest and best yet. We breakdown the unexpected departure of Pete Carroll, the surprise hiring of Lane Kiffin, Monte Kiffin and Ed Orgeron and how all of this will impact the 2010 recruiting class. 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

Our first podcast of the year is a huge one, with lots of your questions regarding the team and recruiting. Coach Harvey Hyde pulls no punches when asked about the levels of reevaluation the Trojans should go through this offseason. And Gerard Martinez talks about all of the five-star talent USC is recruiting at the US Army All-American Game. 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 Trojans finished off their season with a big win over Boston College in the Emerald Bowl. So in our final podcast of 2009 we breakdown the bowl game and answer your questions about the team going forward. We also welcome Gerard Martinez to get the latest on USC recruiting, including questions about five-star players Ronald Powell and Seantrel Henderson. 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 our Christmas edition of the Peristyle Podcast we chat with Coach Harvey Hyde and Dan Woike about the Emerald Bowl and missing players like Joe McKnight and Anthony McCoy. We also discuss potential conference expansion and the rumors surrounding Damian Williams going pro. 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 Saturday USC will try to bounce back against Washington State so this week on the podcast we talk about what went wrong in Seattle and how the Trojans can fix it against the Cougars. We also answer your recruiting questions and discuss the lack of playing time for Mitch Mustain and C.J. Gable. 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 Trojans went on the road and earned a tough victory, so this week on the podcast we look back at that huge win over Ohio State. We also look ahead to the Washington game, discuss the Matt Barkley injury and the recent news surrounding the top receiving recruit in the country, Kyle Prater. 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

Ohio State week is here, so in the latest episode of the Peristyle Podcast we focus on the highly anticipated matchup between the Trojans and the Buckeyes. Coach Harvey Hyde, Dan Woike and Ryan Abraham answer your questions and talk about the big game. We also welcome Gerard Martinez, talking about Jesse Scroggins and quarterback 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 season is finally upon us so this week on the podcast we preview the Trojans opener against San Jose State. We also finish our position by position breakdown with tight ends, receivers and quarterbacks and discuss the latest verbal commitment for USC, five-star receiver and the No. 2 overall player in the country, Kyle Prater. 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 college football season is just around the corner so this week on the podcast we continue our position by position breakdown of the USC Trojans. We also talk about recruiting the wide receiver position and answer your questions about the return of Aaron Corp and the battle to become the starting quarterback. 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

Fall camp continues on so this week on the podcast we continue with our detailed position breakdowns and answer your questions about Trojan fall camp. On the recruiting front we discuss the commitment of five-star receiver Robert Woods, the possible decommitment of D.J. Morgan and the linebacker options for USC in 2010 and 2011. 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

Fall camp is in full swing so this week on the podcast we talk about the quarterback battle, including the recent knee injury to Aaron Corp. We also check in with coach Harvey Hyde to get a position by position breakdown and as always answer your recruiting 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

Football is in the air with USC fall camp finally kicking off on Saturday afternoon. This week on the podcast we talk about the team taking the field again and pushing forward towards the 2009 season. We also focus on recruiting, answering a ton of questions including where USC fits in with each and every one of the Rivals.com five-star prospects. 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

USC head coach Pete Carroll and the rest of the conference coaches gathered in Los Angeles on Thursday for Pac-10 Media Day. In this edition of the Trojan Blast, we bring you audio from Carroll addressing the media, first at the podium with Taylor Mays and second after lunch with several local and national reporters. 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

We are just hours away from Pac-10 Media Day, so this week on the podcast we focus on what to expect from 2009 Trojan football team. We discuss how the offense will differ with Jeremy Bates calling the plays, talk about some of the players that have a shot to emerge from bottom of the depth chart and as always answer your recruiting 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

We have some fun topics to discuss on the podcast this week, starting off with what the Pac-10 can do to earn more national respect. We also discuss interior line play on both sides of the ball, debate whether Aaron Corp is the safer choice at QB, talk about the top safeties and linebackers USC is recruiting and rate the efficiency of the last four recruiting classes. 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 podcast gets technical this week we talk about the difference between free safety and strong safety, and why Taylor Mays can do those jobs and plenty more. We also explore where some of the top prospects that did not make it at USC ended up and discuss recruiting offensive linemen and linebackers for the class of 2010. 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 Rising Stars Camp was as good as advertised and this week on the podcast we talk about some of the top performers from the camp. We also discuss how the incoming freshmen are looking at summer workouts and why not allowing teams to stay in a hotel the night before a home game is a bad idea. 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 Rising Stars camp starts on Wednesday, so this week on the podcast we give an in-depth preview of what Trojan fans can expect from the top recruits in the country. We also breakdown the hiring of basketball coach Kevin ONeil and discuss the quarterback competition as well as the offensive line. 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

Pete Carroll hosted the USC Linemen and Skills Camp over the weekend so this week on the podcast our recruiting roundtable discusses the stars of the camps. We also have coach Harvey Hyde on to answer questions about Taylor Mays and which freshmen can make an impact in the fall. 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 the podcast this week we discuss the USC running game and go over some of the greatest USC football game day traditions. We also talk about the sudden departure of Tim Floyd and discuss recruiting with Gerard Martinez and USCFootball.com contributor Bryan Bonafede. 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

We have a very special guest on the podcast this week, 2-time National Champion and Super Bowl Champion wide receiver Steve Smith. Smith is entering his 3rd year in the league and he led the New York Giants in receptions last season. Also Coach Harvey Hyde and Zack Lehatto answer your USC team and recruiting 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

Injuries are the hot topic on the podcast this week and we talk with Coach Harvey Hyde about what players go through during rehab and recovery. We also answer your questions about the current team, some all-time great Trojan players and of course give you updates on 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 the podcast this week we welcome former Trojan defensive end and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Kyle Moore. We also talk about the Trojans latest commitment, answer your recruiting questions and talk about the success USC has had in other sports on the watch of athletic director Mike Garrett. 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

This week on the podcast Tim Lavin, the president of the Trojan Football Alumni Club, shares his story about rising up from a walk-on under Larry Smith. We also answer your questions about the team and recruiting and discuss the recent controversy surrounding the basketball program. 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 May evaluation period has commenced so this week on the podcast we answer your recruiting questions about the top prospects from the class of 2010. We also hold a fantasy draft of the current USC players and debate which guys are the most valuable on the 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

It was a busy weekend for USC fans as they watched spring practice conclude with the Trojan Huddle and 11 players move on to the next level in the NFL Draft. This week on the podcast we review the major events of the spring, talk about the surprises in the draft and answer your recruiting 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

USC head coach Pete Carroll held his annual end of the spring press conference on Friday afternoon, the day before the Trojan Huddle spring game. Carroll addressed the media for about 30 minutes talking about how his team progressed and the newly released depth chart. Inside: Audio from the Carroll presser. 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 campus has been buzzing with activity from the LA NIKE Camp and the final practices of spring football. This week on the podcast we focus on recruiting with extensive analysis of the Trojan prospects that worked out at the NIKE Camp. We also discuss Aaron Corp being named the starting QB and give an NFL Draft preview. 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

With spring football more than halfway complete some of the position battles are really heating up. This week on the podcast we talk about the emergence of true freshman Matt Barkley and his chances of starting as well as a sleeper tailback, a much improved defensive line and answer questions about the offensive line. 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

USC is just over a third of the way through spring football so this week on the podcast we cover hot topics from practice like quarterback progress, new special teams enthusiasm and players generating the most buzz. We also answer a ton of your questions about spring football and how the Trojan recruiting class of 2010 is coming along. 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

Spring football is underway and this week on the Peristyle Podcast we breakdown all of the latest developments from the practice field. We also bring back the round table to discuss the new data from our latest feature, the USCFootball.com Quarterback Rating System. 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

We preview spring football this week on the podcast, talking about some of the top position battles, the return of linebacker Chris Galippo and the status of quarterback/receiver Garrett Green. And Gerard Martinez of USCFootball.com stops by to give a recruiting update. 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

It is spring break week at USC but there is still plenty to talk about on the hard court and the gridiron. We breakdown the tremendous conference tournament run made by the Trojans and their first round match-up with Boston College. We also discuss Pete Carroll and his redshirting philosophy and give a review of winter workouts. 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

Legendary Trojan strength and conditioning coach Chris Carlisle joins us on the podcast talking about what players have been impressive this off-season and also sharing some stories of past Trojan greats. We also talk recruiting with the 2010 defensive target list and discuss some position changes on both sides of the ball. 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

This week USCFootball.com released the latest 2010 recruiting target lists and we have Gerard Martinez on the show to discuss some of the biggest names available. We also are joined by former Trojan kicker David Buehler talking about his incredible performance at the NFL Combine, including his 25 reps on the bench press and 4.56 time in the 40-yard dash. 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 Trojan coaching staff has undergone a major overhaul since the Rose Bowl. In this special Trojan Blast USCFootball.com beat writer Dan Woike questions new quarterback coach Jeremy Bates, new defensive line coach Jethro Franklin and new special teams coordinator Brian Schneider. 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 Trojans were well represented at the NFL Combine, sending 11 guys to Indianapolis to workout for pro scouts and coaches. This week on the podcast we discuss how the USC players performed at the combine. We also discuss the current team and the vigorous winter workouts they are going through in preparation for spring ball. 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

With nearly 40 years of scouting and coaching experience at all levels of football, Lannie Julias brings a unique perspective to analyzing recruiting classes. This week on the podcast Julias scrutinizes the good and the bad of each member of the class of 2009 in his unique, no-nonsense and no holds barred style. 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

For the one year anniversary of the Peristyle Podcast we have a special show lined up. Bruce Feldman of ESPN joins our roundtable to talk all about recruiting, including plenty on the No.1 prospect in the country, Bryce Brown. We also debate which recruits are potential impact players and answer 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

We have a signing day spectacular on the Peristyle Podcast this week, with our first ever USCFootball.com staff roundtable. Gerard Martinez, Dan Woike, Zack Lehatto and Ryan Abraham all weigh in and share their opinions on the remarkable and surprising events that led up to the USC class of 2009. 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 Trojan Blast is a special signing day edition of the Peristyle Podcast that describes the new USC recruiting class. In this Trojan Blast we bring you all of the audio from the Wednesday press conference held by USC head coach Pete Carroll. In it he discusses the tremendous class of 2009 signed by the Trojans and answers plenty of questions from the media. 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

Episode 50: This week we have a huge podcast, featuring NFL Network analyst Charles Davis talking about Trojans in the Senior Bowl. We also go in-depth with recruiting as the countdown to signing day is on. Our focus is on a pair of five-star defenders that are making headlines this week. 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

Episode 49: We stir things up this week on the podcast leading off with recruiting. USCFootball.com recruiting analyst Gerard Martinez gets you up to speed with tons of official visit news, info on the latest commit and updates on unsigned five-star players. We also analyze Mark Sanchez going pro and the major coaching shake-up in the program. 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

Episode 48: Our extra large podcast covers Taylor Mays returning for his senior season and how versatile he could be in 2009. We also discuss the tough decision of Mark Sanchez and the latest coaching changes. Finally in recruiting we talk about the shakeup in the Rivals100, including a new five-star for the Trojans, and give you the latest updates as signing day quickly approaches. 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

Episode 47: Our first podcast of 2009 breaks down the big Rose Bowl victory over Penn State. We also talk about the coaching changes, what changes are still to come and update the juniors that could declare for the NFL draft. And finally we discuss recruiting with updates from the All-Star games. 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

Episode 46: For our final podcast of 2008 we talk about Rose Bowl with USC experts Harvey Hyde and Dan Woike. We also get a different point of view from Nate Bauer, the web editor for Blue White Illustrated. Bauer covers Penn State and shares his thoughts on what the Nittany Lions bring to this contest. 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

Episode 45: Our podcast is a couple days early this week due to the holiday. Harvey Hyde and Dan Woike talk about the Penn State match up in the Rose Bowl, and we also give a quick recruiting update. 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