Episodes

  • Breaking down the Trojans roster updates, coaching staff moves and GM search

    Breaking down the Trojans roster updates, coaching staff moves and GM search
    Jan 10 2025
    In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio to share their thoughts on how this Trojan football team has updated its roster and coaching staff in the early stages of preparation for the 2025 season. The big surprise came following USC's Vegas Bowl victory over Texas A&M, with offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. Pregnon had previously committed to the Senior Bowl before changing his mind and deciding to come back to play for the Trojans again. But at the last minute, as the portal closed for USC players 6 days after the bowl game, Pregnon changed his mind once again and jumped in the portal. The Trojans did get some help on the offensive line with Syracuse interior offensive lineman J'Onre Reed picking USC as his landing spot. The 6-foot-3, 316 pounder that likes to be known as 'Big General,' started 25 games at center over the last two years for the Orange. With Zach Hanson moving from tight ends coach to offensive line coach, head coach Lincoln Riley brought in Chad Savage from Colorado State to coach the tight ends and outside receivers. Savage was known for his recruiting with the Rams, rated the top recruiter in the Mountain West Conference by 247Sports over his three seasons. The guys also talk about USC's continued plans to hire a general manager to help Riley manage this roster in this crazy world of NIL, revenue sharing and of course the NCAA Transfer Portal. 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
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • USC Triple-Double Podcast: Women of Troy earn another marquee road win

    USC Triple-Double Podcast: Women of Troy earn another marquee road win
    Jan 10 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 claiming another marquee road victory, ending a six-day road trip with a come-from-behind 79-74 victory over No. 8 and previously undefeated Maryland. The podcasting duo also looks forward at the upcoming matchups for the men and women. The men face a pair of teams with complete opposite identity as they continue their Midwest trip with a battle against defensive Illinois and former Trojan Tre White before returning home to take on high-octane Iowa. The USC women get a much deserved return home to face off against Penn State and Northwestern. 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
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Composite Two-Star Recruits: Recruiting impact of new TE coach Chad Savage, Syracuse OL J'Onre Reed commits

    Composite Two-Star Recruits: Recruiting impact of new TE coach Chad Savage, Syracuse OL J'Onre Reed commits
    Jan 9 2025
    The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns in the new year to discuss the recruiting impact of new TE/inside receivers coach Chad Savage. The Cilantro Boys also talk about the latest transfer additions and needs. TIME STAMPS: 11:10: Cold Open (OC J'Onre Reed Commits + DJ Wingfield, QB Sam Huard) 55:17: Hurrican Loves JUCO RB Waymond Jordan Jr. 1:24:25: USC's DT Commitments + Defensive Transfer Targets 2:01:32: JUCO 101 2:18:04: USC Hires Chad Savage for TE/Inside WR 2:36:25: USC offers 2025 LB 2:48:02: Four-star 2026 RB Shahn Alston Commitment Preview 2:55:28: 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
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    3 hrs and 53 mins
  • USC Triple-Double: Women of Troy are title contenders; Quincy Pondexter talks coaching growth

    USC Triple-Double: Women of Troy are title contenders; Quincy Pondexter talks coaching growth
    Jan 3 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) previewing No. 7 USC women's basketball's showdown with No. 4 Connecticut and breaking down the last week of action at the Galen Center where the Women of Troy earned their third 50+ point victory and the USC men went 2-0 with a pair of blowout victories. Also special guest USC women's head coach Lindsay Gottlieb joins the show to chat about the upcoming Elite Eight rematch with Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies and discuss where the Trojans have shown improvements since losing a marquee matchup against Notre Dame. She also talks about how sophomore sensation JuJu Watkins has improved her game in certain areas that UConn tried to attack last season and how Watkins, Kiki Iriafen and the rest of the Trojans are finding ways to complement each other's game on both the offensive and defensive ends. Shotgun and Connor also look at where the men and women's programs stand as they finish up their non-conference schedules with the Women of Troy playing in Hartford, Conn. against the Huskies and the USC men closing out their non-conference schedule with a Sunday matchup against Southern. 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
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Helium Boys Podcast: USC’s thrilling Las Vegas Bowl comeback, bye to 2024 and a Trevino tattoo offer

    Helium Boys Podcast: USC’s thrilling Las Vegas Bowl comeback, bye to 2024 and a Trevino tattoo offer
    Dec 31 2024
    Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are back behind the microphones for another episode of the Helium Boys Podcast, a serious non-serious USC football podcast. The Helium Boys return to break down the Trojans' thrilling come-from-behind, last-second 35-31 victory over Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl and discuss the perpetual redesign of the Trojans' roster for the 2025 season. The episode opens with the Helium Boys staple 'Two-Minute Drill' that features Shotgun discussing the epic finish to Kyle Ford's collegiate career before Chris uses his 'Two-Minute Drill' to focus primarily on his love affair with the Pop Tarts Bowl. That leads to a discussion about the Helium Boys traveling to cover or at least attend the 2025 Pop Tarts Bowl with Chris making the declaration that he will get a Pop Tarts Bowl tattoo in exchange for VIP access/treatment from the Pop Tarts Bowl. Chris and Shotgun then dive into their Stock Up/Stock Down segment looking at the players and themes that saw their stock rise or dip after the bowl game, starting with what positive developments happen before the team traveled to Las Vegas as Kamari Ramsey and Emmanuel Pregnon announced their returns to the team. Ja'Kobi Lane's wild string of six consecutive receptions going for touchdowns is included as are fellow receivers Makai Lemon and Ford. USC's young offensive line gets its kudos as well. On the flip side, Shotgun and Chris discuss another up-and-down performance by quarterback Jayden Maiava as well as the confidence of and surrounding Maiava. Then Shotgun goes on a rant about Lincoln Riley's Renaissance Man attempts that have led him to be mediocre in areas he previously thrived. Some younger players that didn't get opportunities in the bowl game and the chance in receiver rotations are also featured. A discussion about the NCAA transfer portal and the impact of both the losses and acquisitions the Trojans have made since the portal opened leads to some puzzled worries from the podcast collaborators. After a break, the podcast duo answer your mailbag questions discussing the transfer portal as well as USC's searches for a linebacker coach and general manager. There are also questions about offseason momentum, offensive creativity and involvement of the tight end position. The Helium Boys also react to suggestions for the podcast for 2025 before the episode concludes with Chris quizzing Shotgun with some Take It or Leave Its about the Trojans and an Overtime period focused on New Year's Eve traditions. 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 football and basketball teams. Check out The Peristyle Shop where you can order your Helium Boys merchandise to help support the podcasting duo. 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
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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Tunnel Vision: Another Trojan comeback in Las Vegas with USC's 35-31 win over Texas A&M

    Tunnel Vision: Another Trojan comeback in Las Vegas with USC's 35-31 win over Texas A&M
    Dec 30 2024
    On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") are back in studio to recap USC's 35-31 win over Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl, giving the Trojans a 7-6 record that included a 4-5 Big Ten record and two wins over SEC opponents. Training 24-7 late in the third quarter, quarterback Jayden Maiava and the Trojans scored touchdowns on 4 of their next 5 drives, taking the lead with just 8 seconds left in the game to secure the victory. Ryan and Connor give their thoughts on what they saw in Las Vegas, including the roller coaster performance by Maiava, the emergence of freshman running back Bryan Jackson behind a young offensive line and the Trojan defense stepping up with some great second half adjustments. The guys also talk about how this game mirrored USC's opener in Las Vegas, a come from behind win over LSU where USC also scored the game winning touchdown with just 8 clicks left on the clock. 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
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Coach Harvey Hyde on USC's season-closing win over Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl

    Coach Harvey Hyde on USC's season-closing win over Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl
    Dec 29 2024
    On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together giving their thoughts on USC's 35-31 victory over Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl. he Trojans finished the season with a 7-6 record, going 4-5 in Big Ten play and bookending the season with victories over SEC opponents in Las Vegas, LSU in the opener and the Aggies to close it out. Coach Hyde has some strong opinions regarding the performance of the team in Vegas, including the play of quarterback Jayden Maiava. The young signal caller had a rough start to the game and made some ill-advised throws that led to a trio of interceptions, but he also showed great leadership late in the game helping the Trojans complete their 17-point comeback win. He also talks about some of the adjustments the USC defense made that led to three-straight stops in the second half, including a short field Aggie possession following a Maiava pick. He also has thoughts on how Lincoln Riley and the team handled themselves on the sidelines at Allegiant Stadium. Now that the 2024 season has come to a close, Coach Hyde looks ahead to what he feels the prospects for the future are and where he feels this program needs to add talent from the NCAA Transfer 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. 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
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    58 mins
  • USC Triple-Double: Lindsay Gottlieb talks big matchup for No. 7 Women of Troy against No. 4 UConn

    USC Triple-Double: Lindsay Gottlieb talks big matchup for No. 7 Women of Troy against No. 4 UConn
    Dec 20 2024
    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) previewing No. 7 USC women's basketball's showdown with No. 4 Connecticut and breaking down the last week of action at the Galen Center where the Women of Troy earned their third 50+ point victory and the USC men went 2-0 with a pair of blowout victories. Also special guest USC women's head coach Lindsay Gottlieb joins the show to chat about the upcoming Elite Eight rematch with Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies and discuss where the Trojans have shown improvements since losing a marquee matchup against Notre Dame. She also talks about how sophomore sensation JuJu Watkins has improved her game in certain areas that UConn tried to attack last season and how Watkins, Kiki Iriafen and the rest of the Trojans are finding ways to complement each other's game on both the offensive and defensive ends. Shotgun and Connor also look at where the men and women's programs stand as they finish up their non-conference schedules with the Women of Troy playing in Hartford, Conn. against the Huskies and the USC men closing out their non-conference schedule with a Sunday matchup against Southern. 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
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    1 hr and 19 mins