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Reign of Troy Radio returns with a carcast episode following the Rose Bowl Media Day and the Lawry's Beef Bowl.Here's what's on tap in this USC podcast:News includes the impending transfer of Trojan lineman Khaliel Rodgers, who is going to seek a graduate transfer for the 2017 season.Recently appointed FAU head coach Lane Kiffin was profiled by Sports Illustrated's Pete Thamel, and had choice words about his time as USC's head coach. Was he a failure with the Trojans? Is the perception around his tenure unfair?The RoT Crew breaks down and reacts to the end of Rose Bowl week festivities, including the Lawry's Beef Bowl and Rose Bowl Media Day. What were the big talking points? Who said the most interesting things?
The Big 12 made huge news during Media Days by announcing they are pushing forward in the process to expand. Bruce and Stew are joined by Sports Illustrated's Pete Thamel to break all of this down plus evaluate the candidates who could join. The guys then discuss how Baylor starred at Big 12 Media Days, and not in a good way.
In today's 1.Q, Sports Illustrated's Pete Thamel discusses top stories to watch for the 2016 Football season, the College FB Playoff semifinals, and potential college conference changes.
AAU Basketball doesn't have the best reputation. Sports Illustrated's Pete Thamel goes in depth on a story he wrote called "Out of Power: How DC's Most Prominent AAU Leader Landed in Jail." Curtis Malone handled notable players like Michael Beasley and Nolan Smith. He was sentenced to 100 months in prison after being convicted of drug trafficking. Thamel goes into the story, his time visiting Malone in prison and how what people around Malone think of him.