Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

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Discussing Lincoln Riley's defensive staff makeover as the transfer portal action heats up Dec 13, 2023

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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 what head coach Lincoln Riley is doing to upgrade his staff on the defensive side of the ball. Riley's first big move was to poach the defensive coordinator from crosstown rival UCLA, bringing over D'Anton Lynn to run the Trojans defense. Another power move by Riley was snagging North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz to be USC's linebacker coach and associate head coach for the defense. Entz has served as the Bison head coach since 2019, winning two national titles at the FCS level.

The NCAA Transfer Portal is wide open and the action has been fast and furious. The guys talk about some of the players that have entered the portal from the USC side, the pickups made by the Trojans and what other players could be targets to improve this roster going forward.

Bowl preparation is in full swing with the Trojans ready to face off against Louisville in the Holiday Bowl on December 27 in San Diego. There has only been one practice where players were made available but the guys talk about what new QB1 Miller Moss had to say heading into the game.

They also talk about the new buzz around the USC basketball program with Bronny James making his debut in the Galen Center on Sunday. The Trojans fell in overtime to Long Beach State, however, spoiling what was an electric atmosphere with everyone coming out to see the son of the NBA's all-time scoring leader LeBron James play.

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Helium Boys Podcast: USC hires new LB coach Matt Entz, Holiday Bowl and shameless merch plugs Dec 13, 2023

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The Helium Boys Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino behind the microphones as USC continues to get ready for the Holiday Bowl, which is now two weeks away. While the Trojans haven't taken the field for a game, that doesn't mean there hasn't been news in the jam-packed month of December with the transfer portal whirring in both directions across the nation, the Early Signing Period coming in a week, coaches on the move and players announcing their intentions to enter the NFL Draft and/or skip their teams' bowl game. Shotgun and Chris break down all the latest happenings around the land of Troy.

The Helium Boys episode opens with the 'Two-Minute Drill' with each Helium Boy being given the freedom to go in any direction. Shotgun leads off with the power move of USC hiring away North Dakota State national champion head coach Matt Entz to be its linebacker coach. In the holiday spirit (or because of his slowly recovering vocal cords), Shotgun evens does the improbable and 'gifts' some of his two minutes to his podcasting partner. Chris goes down a different avenue with his two minutes, discussing The Peristyle Shop and the latest addition, Helium Boys merchandise.

The podcasting duo follow with a deeper look at the hire of Entz and what it means for the Trojans and the defensive staff going forward. They lay out how it is a beneficial situation for everyone involved and contemplate the culture shock of the move from Fargo, ND to Los Angeles, CA for the Entz family. The Helium Boys then discuss the upcoming Holiday Bowl and debate how the coaching staff should/will approach the game with stars like Caleb Williams, Brenden Rice and MarShawn Lloyd already declaring for the draft and/or announcing their intentions to skip the bowl game.

The Helium Boys then answer your questions from Twitter discussing how much the USC defense could improve in 2024 under D'Anton Lynn as well as what staff will be helping him try to achieve those improvements. They also answer transfer portal questions, including who better fits for USC: Cam Ward or Will Howard?

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USC Triple-Double: Assessing Trojans' sluggish 5-3 start, what Bronny James return will mean Dec 08, 2023

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The USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the first basketball-only podcast to be a part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the most recent action from the USC men's and women's basketball teams as well as taking a deep dive assessment of the men's team after the Trojans fell to 5-3 on the season.

The undefeated Women of Troy remain ranked No. 6 this week after obliterating another mid-major opponent. The men's team is currently on an opposite trajectory having lost two of its last three games, including a lackluster performance in a marquee non-conference matchup against No. 11 Gonzaga in Las Vegas. The Trojans lost by 13 points despite shooting 47 percent and having only 10 turnovers. It wasn't enough to overcome a 15-2 deficit to open the game and a defensive effort that saw the Bulldogs shoot 52.3 percent.

Shotgun and Connor break down both games from last week before looking at where the Trojan squads stand both record and stat wise through the first month or so of the season. The podcasting duo then turns things over to the fans, allowing them to ask questions about the Trojans and what seems to be holding the men's team back, including what head coach Andy Enfield had to say about the team's deficiencies in an exclusive interview with USCFootball.com.

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Composite Two-Star Recruits: Breaking down new USC DC D'Anton Lynn, Transfer Portal & Unsubstantiated Rumors Dec 06, 2023

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The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to break down new USC DC D'Anton Lynn and his defensive scheme. The Cilantro Boys also discuss the official opening the NCAA Transfer Portal with the return of the Unsubstantiated Rumors segment.

TIME STAMPS:

7:05: Cold Open (DC D'Anton Lynn)

55:07: Defensive Commits React to Lynn

1:06:37: USC's Defensive Staff

1:23:43: New USC Offers

1:31:45: December Visits/Gabriel Reliford Commitment Preview

1:39:11: NCAA Transfer Portal Official Opens

1:49:56: Lincoln Riley Portal Shopping for QB

2:12:57: Unsubstantiated Rumors

2:45:17: Listener Questions

Tunnel Vision: Trojans hire D'Anton Lynn as defensive coordinator plus bowl destination revealed Dec 04, 2023

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On the latest edition of Tunnel Vision, USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette are back in studio talking about the big news that USC has hired D'Anton Lynn to be the new defensive coordinator for the Trojans. Head coach Lincoln Riley poached the promising young DC from rival UCLA just a couple of weeks after Lynn held the Trojans to just three rushing yards.

The guys also talk about the bowl destination being revealed, who will play in the game, the opening of the NCAA Transfer Portal on Monday and lots more.

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BREAKING: USC hiring defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn away from UCLA Dec 02, 2023

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The Helium Boys Podcast returns for a breaking news edition with Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino reacting to the news, first revealed on The Peristyle by USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, of USC hiring defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn away from UCLA. Gerard Martinez also joins the show to give his initial reaction and some quick thoughts on the hire of Lynn.

The Helium Boys episode opens with the 'Two-Minute Drill' as each gives his initial reaction to the Trojans' new hire. They podcasting duo then break down what the hire means for the USC defense going forward and what Lynn's first initiative should be when he gets into the office at the McKay Center. They also select a player or two that Lynn should immediately begin working with that could jumpstart a defensive turnaround.

After a break, Gerard Martinez joins the show to give his thoughts and an initial break down of the defense. Shotgun and Chris then answer a couple of your questions from Twitter discussing where Lynn falls into the heirarchy of defensive coordinator candidates that appeared to be in the mix for the USC job. To close out the show, Chris and Shotgun put a letter grade on the hire of Lynn.

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USC Triple-Double: Bronny James cleared, Wendale Farrow joins the show; previewing men's matchup vs Gonzaga Dec 01, 2023

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On the third episode of the USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the first basketball-only podcast to be a part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows -- Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) break down the most recent action from the USC men's and women's basketball teams.

The undefeated Women of Troy are ranked No. 6 this week, while the men fell out of the top 25 after suffering a heartbreaking loss to Oklahoma in the final seconds of the Rady Children's Invitational championship game in San Diego.

But first, a special guest joins the show as USC women’s assistant coach Wendale Farrow comes on to discuss the addition of No. 1 overall player JuJu Watkins and how her recruitment played out. Farrow also talks about his connection with Lindsay Gottlieb -- a coach he sought out working with -- and his assessment of the 6-0 Women of Troy.

Shotgun and Connor then break down the latest USC games before looking at where the Trojan squads stand both record and stat wise through three weeks games. They also discuss the upcoming week of action for the USC teams with the women playing San Diego while the men have a marquee non-conference matchup against No. 11 Gonzaga in Las Vegas.

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Composite Two-Star Recruits: Transfer-Palooza 2023-24 primer, Desman Stephens commits, DC Tony White Nov 30, 2023

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The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to primer the upcoming Transfer-Palooza 2023-24 window, discuss the commitment of three-star Clarkston (Mic.) 2024 ATH Desman Stephens and the smoke around DC candidate Tony White from Nebraska.

TIME STAMPS:

8:24: Cold Open (Desman Stephens Commits)

24:31: Unsubstantiated DC Rumors, Tony White

1:05:33: December Visitors

1:17:18: Pulse of USC's 2023 Defensive Class

1:32:13: Transfer Portal Primer

1:56:09: 2024 OL Offer

2:00:27: Listener Questions

USC is still searching for defensive coordinator while awaiting bowl game fate Nov 29, 2023

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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 Trojans football program that has a lot going on following their extremely disappointing 7-5 regular season. Head coach Lincoln Riley is trying to make the most important hire of his USC tenure, a new defensive coordinator that can turn this program into a contender. The Trojans are also awaiting their bowl fate with several possibilities out there including trips to El Paso for the Sun Bowl, San Diego for the Holiday Bowl, Las Vegas for the Vegas Bowl or even staying home for the Los Angeles Bowl.

We are also just days away from the opening of the NCAA Transfer Portal so the guys talk about the USC football players that have already entered, which plays could follow suit and jump in the portal and which position groups Riley will be targeting to add to his roster for the 2024 college football season. Plus the give a Trojan hoops update for both the men and the women.

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USC Triple-Double: Men’s assistant Chris Capko assesses Trojans’ start, USC women keep rolling Nov 22, 2023

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On the second episode of the USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the first basketball-only podcast to be a part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows -- Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) break down the start of the season for the Trojans' men's and women's basketball teams.

Both USC hoops squads are ranked with the undefeated Women of Troy coming in at No. 8 this week, while the men are ranked No. 23 after a 3-1 start to the season. In their most recent games, the women beat Seton Hall in the Bahamas 64-54 and the men beat Brown at home 81-70.

But first, a special guest joins the show as USC men’s basketball associate head coach Chris Capko comes on to discuss the addition of No. 1 overall player Isaiah Collier and what he expects the Trojans can accomplish this season. Capko also details how the coaching staff is working to improve the team's rebounding and getting overall better play on the interior. The long-time Trojans assistant also discusses what that process was like in the offseason when he took a couple of head coaching interviews as well as his future goals.

Shotgun and Connor then break down the latest USC games before looking at where the Trojan squads stand both record and stat wise through four games. They also discuss the upcoming week of action for the USC teams with the women staying in the Bahamas to participate in an early-season tournament while the men head to San Diego for a four-team showcase that starts with a matchup against Seton Hall on Thanksgiving.

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