Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

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Tunnel Vision: Previewing No. 13 USC hosting Wisconsin plus the Bear Alexander redshirt news Sep 27, 2024

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On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Jack Smith and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio previewing the very first Big Ten conference home game for USC, with the Wisconsin Badgers coming to the Coliseum on Saturday for a 12:30 p.m. PT kickoff on CBS.

The guys talk about some of the matchups for this game including the Trojans facing a backup quarterback for the third game in a row, Wisconsin's defensive front and how capable they are of giving the USC offensive line issues, Miller Moss getting back to spreading the ball around again, facing off against some familiar faces including Alex Grinch and Tackett Curtis and lots more.

The guys also discuss the shocking news that star defensive tackle Bear Alexander has decided to redshirt this season and not be available to be a part of the defensive line rotation. Our Connor Morrissette broke the story and talks about what he heard about why the decision was made and where the Trojans go from here without Bear helping out in the middle of the defense.

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Composite Two-Star Recruits: DL Bear Alexander redshirting, USC suffers loss in the Big House, visitor on tap for Wisconsin home opener Sep 26, 2024

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The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to discuss the breaking news that USC DL Bear Alexander will redshirt and USC suffering its first loss of the season, a heartbreaker to Michigan. They also talk about visitors on tap for the home opener against Wisconsin and more.

TIME STAMPS:

2:54: Cold Open (Bear Alexander Redshirts)

47:12: Listener Question

1:00: Michigan Recruiting Angle

1:45:11: Eric Gentry & No. 55

1:58:35: Wisconsin Visitors

2:07:10: LB Madden Faramino

2:16:00: Around CFB Week 4

2:22: Listener Questions

Trojans trying to regroup after the Michigan loss plus Bear social media drama Sep 25, 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 discussing how the Trojans are trying to move on from the heartbreaking loss to Michigan this week and looking ahead to Wisconsin for the first Big Ten game in the Coliseum.

The guys talk about what head coach Lincoln Riley had to say on Trojans Live and after Tuesday's practice plus what the offensive players talked about including Woody Marks and his amazing strip of the football that essentially kept the Trojans in the game against Michigan. They also look ahead to an important matchup against Wisconsin and talk about how the Trojans will try to get right on offense and keep the high level defensive play going against the Badgers.

If getting pushed around by Michigan's defensive front wasn't enough to light a fire under this Trojan offense, knowing former DC Alex Grinch and former starting linebacker Tackett Curtis are on the opposing sidelines should be all the motivation Miller Moss and company needs.

Outside of three plays, the USC defense played extremely well against the Wolverines and a similar effort should be enough to shut down Wisconsin who is without its starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke.

They also give their thoughts on the Bear Alexander situation with some interesting comments on social media from his camp and former USC football players. On Tuesday Lincoln Riley said, "there's no story there," but the social media posts keep coming.

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Helium Boys: USC resets after Michigan loss, offensive line woes, Wisconsin and cheese talk Sep 24, 2024

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The Helium Boys Podcast, a serious non-serious USC football podcast, returns with Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino behind the microphones for another episode. The Helium Boys are back to break down USC's heartbreaking 27-24 loss to Michigan in the Big House in their-ever Big Ten game and look forward to the first-ever Big Ten matchup in the Coliseum this weekend when Wisconsin comes to town.

The episode opens with the Helium Boys staple 'Two-Minute Drill' that Chris apparently can't remember the name of. Shotgun talks about the atmosphere and the pageantry of the matchup between USC and Michigan as well as how one play could have changed this entire game. Chris then takes the 'Two-Minute Drill' reins to talk about how close the game was and how the Trojans showed grit to rally to take the lead before ultimately falling. Then he goes on a rant about the term "caddy corner," and it's usage in Ann Arbor on this trip.

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. Woody Marks and Miller Moss were two unanimous choices for improving stocks as was the continued elite, wild man play of Eric Gentry on the defensive side. But on the flip side, the offensive line was discussed heavily in the Stock Down portion.

The Helium Boys then preview the upcoming Big Ten home opener against Wisconsin for the Trojans, taking a look at the key storyline, player and matchup before positing scenarios that would cause USC to win and scenarios that would cause USC to lose Saturday afternoon's game.

After a break, the podcast duo answer your mailbag questions discussing Zachariah Branch's returns, Gentry's draft stock, offensive line concerns, play calling issues, zebra issues, signs of growth and even future WNBA Draft information. The episode concludes with Chris quizzing Shotgun with some Take It or Leave Its about the upcoming game and the state of Wisconsin.

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Coach Harvey Hyde gives his thoughts on USC's 27-24 loss at Michigan Sep 23, 2024

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On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together talking about what was an extremely disappointing loss for the Trojans first every Big Ten conference game, a 27-24 defeat at the hands of Michigan in the Big House.

Coach loved the setting for this USC vs. Michigan game, reminding of some of the classic Rose Bowls of the past between these two blueblood programs. The weather was great, there were 110 thousand people in the stands and it was an absolute perfect setting for the Trojans first ever Big Ten conference game.

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Tunnel Vision: Recapping USC's frustrating 27-24 loss to Michigan in the Big House Sep 23, 2024

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On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back from Michigan where they witnessed what was a very frustrating loss for the Trojans, falling to Michigan 27-24 in front of over 110,000 souls in the Big House.

The Wolverines were completely one-dimensional on offense with Alex Orji throwing for just 32 yards in his first career start, but Michigan ran for 290 yards including three explosive runs and that ended up being just enough offense for the boys in blue to take down USC.

The Trojans couldn't have started worse on offense with the run blocking and pass protection equally bad in the first half. Lincoln Riley switched things up with his front five and that worked well after halftime, but USC just didn't play a clean enough game to take control of a game that was certainly within its reach.

The guys talk about everything they saw and heard in Ann Arbor, the quotes (or lack thereof) from players and coaches after the game and what their thoughts on what this loss means for the rest of the Big Ten schedule.

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Tunnel Vision: Previewing No. 11 USC on the road in Ann Arbor taking on No. 18 Michigan Sep 20, 2024

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On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Jack Smith and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio previewing the very first Big Ten conference game for USC, a road contest against Michigan in the Big House. When USC and UCLA announced they were leaving the Pac-12 for the B1G, no one could have anticipated that the Trojans very first Big Ten conference game would be as historic as this one, facing off against the Wolverines in the regular season for the first time since the 1950s. USC and Michigan are used to meeting up in the Rose Bowl, so Saturday's contest will be a unique early season clash between college football blue bloods.

The guys talk about some of the matchups for this game including USC's improved defense against Michigan's developing offense, Miller Moss and his ball distribution skills against a Wolverines defense that is stacked with talent and a pair of special teams squads that are pushing for improvement in 2024.

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Composite Two-Star Recruits: Five-star 2025 WR Jerome Myles commits, new 2025 offers, USC heads to the Big House Sep 19, 2024

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The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is back to discuss the commitment of five-star 2025 Draper (UT) WR Jerome Myles and where he fits the receiver class. The Cilantro Boys also discuss the new 2025 offers and the Trojans heading to the Big House to take on Michigan.

TIME STAMPS

3:54: Cold Open (5-star Jerome Myles Commits)

30:38: Listener Question

36:11: 2026 Class in Utah

58:51: What's Going on at 2025 QB?

1:17:37: 2026 EDGE Samu Moala

1:38:59: DL Floyd Boucard Back on the Market

1:41:05: New 2025 Offers

1:43:36 Week Three Around College Football

2:00:42: USC Coaches on the Road

2:03:55: Listener Questions

2:38:27: Last Second Hurricane Thoughts on Michigan Game

Previewing USC's Big Ten opener at Michigan plus USC gets a five-star commit Sep 18, 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 talking about the biggest Trojan football contest to date, a trip to Ann Arbor to face No. 18 Michigan in the Big House. This will be the first ever Big Ten conference game for No. 11 USC and while not a lot of people gave the Trojans a chance in this one, the Men of Troy are now nearly a touchdown favorite over the boys in blue.

The guys will also talk about USC coming out of its bye week with updates from Lincoln Riley's appearance on Trojans Live and after Tuesday's practice. The Trojans have been relatively healthy and they will update the injury situation, discuss USC's place in the Big Ten hierarchy and the tremendous opportunity the Trojans have to get a win against the defending national champion in the Big House. With USC checking is as a 6-point favorite in the game, the guys talk about what challenges Michigan can pose with starting quarterback Davis Warren benched for Alex Orji and a Wolverine defense stacked with future NFL talent.

They also discuss the breaking news that the Trojans picked up a major class of 2025 commitment in five-star wide receiver Jerome Myles.

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Helium Boys Special: Interview with USC LB Eric Gentry on regaining confidence, film study and Wawa Sep 18, 2024

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Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino return for a special Tunnel Vision takeover episode of the Helium Boys Podcast, a serious non-serious USC football prodcast. The Helium Boys are back with a special guest interview with USC linebacker Eric Gentry where he talks about regaining his confidence, his passion for film study, the Trojans' defensive turnaround and his affinity for Wawa.

Gentry discusses how he's been able to get off to a great start to the season, leading the team with 14 tackles, including a team-best 3.5 tackles for loss, through the first two games. He credits the new coaching staff for helping him take his game to another level, including linebackers coach Matt Entz helping him decipher presnap indicators that have helped him play a step faster. A lot of that comes from his work in the film room, which is something Gentry has taken very seriously since now-Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce helped show him the importance during their time together at Arizona State.

The 6-foot-6 linebacker also talks about the freedom he has in the new defense, how defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn asks for and uses his feedback from the field and discusses when he realized the Trojans could have a good defense this year. He tries to define what his role in USC's defense is, and Gentry even looks back and opens up about the school he wanted an offer from growing up that never came.

After a break, Shotgun and Chris delve into Gentry's personality, which has an on-field/off-field duality. Gentry also talks about the role his faith plays as a Muslim football player and why music is so important to him, particularly on game days. The episode concludes with the podcasting duo quizzing the Philadelphia native about his home city with Chris throwing some Take It or Leave Its about the iconic elements of Philly at Gentry.

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