Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

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Triple-Double Podcast: Assistant Will Conroy joins the show after 'eerie' homecoming against Washington Dec 12, 2024

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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 two weeks of action for the USC men's and women's basketball programs, including a Thanksgiving trip to Palm Springs that went very different for each of the squads.

Also special guest USC men's assistant coach Will Conroy joins the show to chat about returning to Seattle to take on the school where he set the career assists record and coached at for nine years before taking the job with the Trojans this offseason. Conroy talks about coaching under Eric Musselman and why the coaching staff chose to switch things up in practice after suffering back-to-back losses in the Acrisure Series Thanksgiving week. He also gives a scouting report on new USC four-star signee Jerry Easter.

Shotgun and Connor look at where the men and women's programs stand after each picked up its first Big Ten conference win and preview the upcoming week of action at the Galen Center. The Women of Troy take on Elon Sunday as their final tune up before heading across the country to Connecticut to face off against UConn next weekend. A familiar face will be on the opposing bench when the USC men take on Montana State Sunday as former wing Max Agbonkpolo suits up for the Bobcats.

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Reacting to USC's 2025 football schedule release w/ Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette Dec 11, 2024

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A quick reaction episode of the Peristyle Podcast as Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette react to USC's 2025 football schedule.

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Helium Boys: Duce Robinson and USC’s portal departures, Christmas cookie rankings Dec 11, 2024

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Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino returnbehind the microphones for another episode of the Helium Boys Podcast, a serious non-serious USC football podcast. The Helium Boys are back to break down the changing Trojans roster following the December early signing period and the first two days of the NCAA transfer portal being open.

The episode opens with the Helium Boys staple 'Two-Minute Drill' that features Chris having to rein Shotgun in after he goes on a wild tangent before the timer ever starts. Chris and Shotgun then dive into USC's roller coaster Signing Day that saw the Trojans sign Jahkeem Stewart and flip Alex Graham from Colorado, but lose a pair of linebackers with Jadon Perlotte flipping to Tennessee and Madden Faraimo signing with Notre Dame.

The podcasters then dive into the first two days of entrants into the NCAA transfer portal from USC with 12 players entering their names. Chris and Shotgun break down the future impact of each of those entrants' departures.

After a break, the podcast duo answer your mailbag questions discussing culture building in the transfer portal era and how they would attack the transfer portal if they were a current player. There are also questions about USC's general manager hire that has still not been made. The episode concludes with Chris quizzing Shotgun with some Take It or Leave Its about the Trojans and then having him do a blind ranking of Christmas cookies, which leads to some vehement arguments.

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Composite Two-Star Recruits: 2025 National Signing Day LIVE Special; 5-star DL Jahkeem Stewart is a Trojan Dec 05, 2024

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The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns for a special episode: the fourth annual National Signing Day LIVE Special, breaking down USC's 2025 cycle and the commitment of five-star DL Jahkeem Stewart. The Cilantro Boys go for five-plus hours discussing the 2025 class, misses, NCAA Transfer Portal and much more.

Since this is a live special there are no time stamps for this episode.

Trojans 2025 Early Signing Day Class plus Matt Entz leaves for Fresno State Dec 05, 2024

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In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio on the first day of the 2025 Early Signing Period, talking about the Trojans 2025 class that included one huge commitment from a position of need and several late misses including a local four-star linebacker that flipped to a major rival.

The guys talk about all of the activity from Wednesday morning and what head coach Lincoln Riley had to say during his signing day presser on campus.

They also discuss the breaking news that linebackers coach Matt Entz is leaving his post to become the new head coach at Fresno State. Entz wasn't expected to be on campus long after winning multiple national championships as a head coach at the FCS level, and he departs for the Bulldogs to take a crack at being an FBS head coach. The guys talk about the impact Entz has had during his one season on campus and how his departure played a role on signing day.

The NCAA Transfer Portal opens on Monday, so Ryan and Connor talk about some of the names that have announced their intensions to transfer early, including quarterback Miller Moss, and some of the position groups they feel the Trojans need to go after once the portal opens.

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Helium Boys: USC falls to No. 5 Notre Dame, QB Miller Moss enters transfer portal Dec 03, 2024

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Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino returnbehind the microphones for another episode of the Helium Boys Podcast, a serious non-serious USC football podcast. The Helium Boys are back to break down the Trojans' deflating finish after pushing No. 5 Notre Dame in the Coliseum only to see the game slide through their hands in the final four minutes and the loss of fourth-year junior quarterback Miller Moss to the NCAA transfer portal.

The episode opens with the Helium Boys staple 'Two-Minute Drill' that features Shotgun discussing the wildness of rivalry weekend and flag planting before Chris uses his 'Two-Minute Drill' to discuss the atmosphere in the Coliseum late in the fourth quarter when USC was driving to try to tie the game against at top five Irish club.

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 this week. Action at the 1-yard line is discussed as is quarterback Jayden Maiava's performance through the first 55 minutes. The Helium Boys both have Quinten Joyner and Makai Lemon on their stock up section while the tight ends receive some love after being on the field on nearly every snap. Shotgun also brings up doghouse Ja'Kobi Lane, who played like a dawg becoming the first USC receiver with three touchdown catches against Notre Dame since Dwayne Jarrett nearly 20 years ago despite only getting 22 offensive snaps.

On the flip side, Shotgun and Chris discuss everything falling apart late in the game and how 'handling pressure' saw its stock slide while the Trojans struggled to finish strong. The unfortunate end to Woody Marks' reception streak is also brought up as is the performance of the offensive line.

After a break, the podcast duo answer your mailbag questions discussing the impact of USC's wide receiver usage and the debate about signature wins. There are also questions about transfer portal strategy and the possibility of an "Inferno Game" at USC in the future.. The episode concludes with Chris quizzing Shotgun with some Take It or Leave Its about the Trojans.

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Coach Harvey Hyde gives his evaluation of the loss to Notre Dame and the disappointing 6-6 season for USC Dec 02, 2024

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On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together giving their end of the season evaluation following the Trojans 49-35 loss to Notre Dame Saturday afternoon in the Coliseum. Coach Hyde is not happy with the way the season played out and really wants to see head coach Lincoln Riley do a detailed evaluation of his entire program this off-season, from his coaching philosophies to his staff, players and even how he interacts with boosters, the fans and the media.

The guys start off talk about how this game played out, in similar fashion to the other losses the Trojans have endured in 2024. Coach Hyde wants to see more from this offense than throwing fade routes, a strategy that worked most of the game but then cost USC late with Notre Dame's game-sealing pick-6 in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. Coach says Riley is reluctant to run the football, thinks this team shouldn't be throwing it 50 times a game and when they do pass, he wants to see more variety by taking advantage of the middle of the field, something Riley avoided for most of the game against the Irish. Coach also wants to see improved line play, a lesson can be learned just from watching how Notre Dame dominated the trenches Saturday.

On his season evaluation, Coach Hyde agrees with what some of the former players like Matt Leinart, Matt Barkley and Jake Olson have said on social media, this team doesn't have an identity and they should be better than they are in year three of a rebuild. Coach Hyde also feels like if the team continues to lose close games, that means it is more than just the players, it is the coaching. You can have bad fortune and lose game or two late, but not half of the schedule with most of the losses coming against lesser talented teams.

Coach Hyde also talks about quarterback Miller Moss entering the transfer portal on Monday and what he would have liked to have seen for a better sendoff for the lifelong Trojan.

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Tunnel Vision: Pair of pick-6s doom the Trojans comeback bid against No. 5 Notre Dame Dec 02, 2024

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On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Jack Smith, Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") are back for the final recap show of USC football's regular season, a 49-35 defeat at the hands of No. 5 Notre Dame. After playing an even first half, the Fighting Irish looked to be in control late in the game before the Trojans, down 7, had a first and 10 at the ND 21 with under 4 minutes on the clock with a chance to tie the game. Then Cornerback Christian Gray squashed the Trojans comeback dreams, snatching Jayden Maiava's pass out of the air before returning it 99-yards the other way.

The guys talk about how this game was a microcosm of the Trojans entire season, with chances at success that ultimately ended in failure. USC played well enough to win in all three phases of the game, but couldn't bring it all together and make the plays to finish the game, a common theme throughout the season.

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Triple-Double Podcast: USC basketball teams head to Acrisure Classic in Palm Springs Nov 27, 2024

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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 latest action from the USC women's and men's basketball teams, including the Women of Troy being harassed from start to finish by a Notre Dame team that showed USC has a lot of work it needs to do to reach the big expectations and aspirations for this season.

Shotgun and Connor also look back at USC men's 80-69 victory over Grambling State that was a struggle throughout until the Trojans closed strong, finishing the game on a 13-2 run to improve to 5-1.

The podcasters look at where the men and women's programs stand after three weeks of action with plenty of concerns still needing to be addressed by both teams as they try to jell with so many new faces on both rosters.

Shotgun and Connor also preview the upcoming weekend of action in the desert as both teams travel to Palm Springs to play in the Acrisure Classic tournament. The Women of Troy try to shake the blues and get back on track against a couple of blue teams in Seton Hall and Saint Louis. The Trojans bested Seton Hall last year around the same time of year when playing in a tournament in the Bahamas, but both of these teams have completely revamped their roster with nine new players. The men face their toughest non-conference matchups this season, taking on perennial West Coast Conference-contender Saint Mary's and either Arizona State or New Mexico, who are both off to strong starts this season.

The podcast duo close out the show discussing what they are thankful for this year heading into the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Composite Two-Star Recruits: USC flips OL Alex Payne, ATH Nela Tupou, gets flipped on, big recruiting weekend for No. 5 Notre Dame Nov 27, 2024

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The Composite Two-Star Recruits Podcast is back (early) to talk about USC football flipping OL Alex Payne and ATH Nela Tupou as early Thanksgiving treats. The Cilantro Boys also talk about USC getting flipped on and a big recruiting weekend for No. 5 Notre Dame.

TIME STAMPS

8:33 Cold Open (TE Nela Tupou Flip Commits)

23:55: OL Alex Payne Flip Commits

41:32: Ty Jackson, Duane Morris Flip to SEC

1:01:09: Notre Dame Visitors

1:34:05: Flip Watch

1:44:05: Jahkeem Stewart

1:57:23: Husan Longstreet Falls to Mater Dei

2:08:14: Listener Questions

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