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The 2026 season is quickly approaching, and a ton is riding for the USC Trojans. J.D. PicKell of On3 drops his record prediction for the Trojans, and I break down my thoughts on his prediction. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Full episode from On3: https://youtu.be/blQ-oXH0jIw?si=OrD2v0Hug3b5IJdR Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The USC Trojans recently signed a 10-year extension with the Nike Brand. This deal is massive for the current program, the future of USC athletics, and future prospects and commits. Here is everything that the new extension entails and what it means for current and future players. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's early, but the 2028 recruiting cycle is beginning to heat up, and the USC Trojans are right in the thick of it. Here are some of the top West Coast prospects and where the Trojans currently stand in their recruitment. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Predictions from Greg Biggins: https://www.on3.com/rivals/news/calling-my-shot-new-28-commit-predictions-in-for-michigan-miami-oregon-and-usc/ Predictions from Adam Gorney: https://www.on3.com/rivals/news/in-state-schools-national-powers-leading-early-for-top-2028-california-prospects/ Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mission Viejo 4-Star defensive back Jordan Hicks has released his Top 8, and the USC Trojans are among the top schools in his recruitment. Who are the Trojans competing with, and where do they see him fitting in? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio discussing the recent announcement of USC athletics extending its partnership with megabrand NIKE for 10 more years, taking the relationship that started in the 1990's into its fifth decade. The new deal will put Trojan student athletes on NIKE's NIL roster, the school's brand new Bloom Football Performance Center will feature Nike strength equipment, the men's and women's basketball teams will get annual custom uniforms and NIKE promises to "refresh" and "reimagining" of the USC campus bookstore.The guys then take a look at USCFootball.com's top-30 most important Trojans heading into the 2026 college football season, with our countdown already down to No. 17 (Michigan State defensive lineman transfer Alex VanSumeren). We started releasing the last last week with our first five out (that included big man Jamaal Jarrett who scored that epic touchdown last season) followed by No. 30 freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley.Ryan and RJ compare what has been released of the complied list with what they submitted on their personal lists and talk about why they feel these players will play a critical role in the team's success this season.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
One of my favorite episodes we have ever recorded with Head Coach of the Arkansas Little Rock Trojans, Chris Curry. Coach Curry gives us some great stories from his playing career as well as tapping in to the monster he is building in Little Rock
The USC Trojans will be prioritizing the linebacker position in the 2028 class. We have talked extensively about in-state prospects Landon Williams and Allen Kennett V, but a new LB from Texas has emerged as a priority. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Quotes from Rivals: https://www.on3.com/rivals/news/4-star-lb-tylan-henderson-on-his-recruitment-oklahoma-trending-smu-buzz-usc-and-oregon-in-the-mix/ Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rivals just completed another recruiting rankings update, and a USC Trojans commit has skyrocketed up the rankings and is now a 4-star. Here are all the latest updates that you need to know! Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Honor Fa'alave Johnson is one of the best players in the country and one of the top players in the USC Trojans' 2027 recruiting class. He is proving throughout the offseason that he is going to be hard to take off the field, on defense as well as offense. Just how good can he be? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We are in that brief summertime window where college athletics have gone on vacation. The men’s and women’s College World Series ended last month. Football season begins again in late August. I have been reflecting on the ever-changing landscape of college athletics. Even just twenty years ago, the major college sports conferences looked a whole lot different than they do today. Schools have been shifting to new conference locations primarily to maximize revenues. A few have switched conferences primarily to reduce expenses (I’m looking at you, Louisiana Tech!) The question remains as to whether the recent decades of musical chairs has resulted in improvements for college athletic fans and athletes? Or have these changes primarily benefited the wallets of major universities and the media companies who quietly wink and nod after bigger TV markets have been added to the portfolios of the largest conferences. Let’s jump into the Wayback machine today and return 20 years to 2006. We will take a look at each major college athletic conference as it was in 2006 and how it is structured today in 2026. Have these additions been for the better or worse for each conference? Today, let’s examine the top four (by money) major football conferences. We will review the group of “mid-major” conferences in my next report. Southeastern Conference (SEC) New teams: Missouri and Texas A&M (2011); Oklahoma and Texas (2024). Interestingly, each of those four teams moved from the Big 12 Conference to the SEC. Analysis by Team: Missouri – has been a geographic misfit in the SEC from Day 1. The Tigers have not competed at a high level in most sports nor do they have a lot of trophies to show for the past 15 years in the SEC. Grade: D Texas A&M – made a lot of sense coming to the SEC in 2011. The Aggies needed to move along from its constant obsession about being compared to intrastate foe “Texas University”. SEC leaders were able to snag the huge Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth TV markets. A&M has proven it “belongs” in the SEC over its 15 years in the league by earning several league titles and staying relevant annually. Grade: B Oklahoma – The Sooners played in the College Football playoffs last year and just claimed the men’s College World Series title in June. OU’s long history of athletic success has already been felt around the SEC. Grade: B+ Texas – The Longhorns are annually contending for the College Football Playoffs in recent seasons. Texas also brought the growing San Antonio and Austin TV markets into the SEC. The Longhorns have quickly become top SEC competitors in basketball, baseball, and other sports. Grade: B+ SEC overall grade for expansion: B Big Ten Conference (Big Ten) New teams: Nebraska (2011); Maryland and Rutgers (2014); Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington (2024). It took a long time for the stodgy Big Ten Conference to finally invite Penn State to become its 11th team in 1990. Since that time, the poorly named Big Ten has grown to 18 schools today. The league picked-up several large TV markets in New York City and Philadelphia (Rutgers), Washington DC/Baltimore (Maryland), Los Angeles (UCLA and USC), and Seattle (Washington). Those new schools have produced relatively little in terms of sports titles for the conference, though. Analysis by Team: Nebraska – The Cornhuskers left the comfy confines of the Big 12 Conference in 2011 and quickly saw their national stature in sports take a beating in the Big Ten. Despite lofty expectations, Nebraska has been a disappointment. Grade: D Maryland – Ditto. Just substitute “ACC” for “Big 12”. Grade: D Rutgers – Rutgers was lousy at most major sports prior to joining the Big Ten. They were added to the Big Ten simply to attract television viewers from the New York City and Philly TV markets. Athletically speaking, Rutgers has been a Big Ten bust. Grade: F Oregon – The Big Ten’s raid of the former Pac-12 snagged one of the nation’s top football teams in Oregon. The Ducks have given the Big Ten a much needed bolt of energy. However, I can’t give a top grade to Oregon when its athletes must travel thousands of miles just to participate in Big Ten events. Grade: C+ UCLA – The Bruins’ women’s basketball and softball teams have been been excellent. However, the men’s sports programs haven’t made much of a dent in the Big Ten yet. Grade: C USC – There were lofty expectations for the Trojans’ football team. They have under-performed. Like UCLA, USC has not been a difference maker in the Big Ten. Grade: C- Washington – The Huskies’ football team has regressed the past two years with a 14-11 overall mark. Washington’s other sports teams have been nearly invisible in the 18-team Big Ten Conference. This is yet another school spending a ton of money on jet fuel. They are forcing student/athletes to travel across the country to play in athletic events just to grab more money from television. Grade: D- Big Ten overall grade for expansion: D- Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) New teams: Pitt and Syracuse (2013), Louisville (2014), SMU, Stanford, and Syracuse (2024) Exiting team: Maryland (2014) to Big Ten *Notre Dame: The Irish joined the ACC in 2013 but remained independent in football. The current 17-team Atlantic Coast Conference has, by far, the worst geographic fit of any major college conference in America. Twenty years ago, the ACC’s 13 teams (Maryland has since left) were located along the Atlantic coast. Adding SMU (Texas) and West coast entries Cal and Stanford in 2024 has been one of the most puzzling decisions in recent years. Analysis by Team: Louisville – This school (since 2013) has been surprisingly competitive in football but surprisingly non-competitive in men’s basketball recently. Overall, the Cardinals have been a solid addition to the ACC. Grade: B+ Syracuse – The Orange (coming aboard in 2013) has produced just four winning seasons in football after 13 years in the ACC. Some early ACC basketball success has faded in recent years. Grade: C- Pittsburgh – Pitt (which arrived in 2014) had a good run in football a few years ago with Kenny Pickett running the offense. Otherwise, their addition to the ACC has been “OK” at best. Grade: C- Cal (Berkeley) and Stanford – these two Pacific Coast schools (added in 2024) have brought zero titles to the ACC since joining the league. They remain a waste of jet fuel. Grades for both schools: F SMU – The Mustangs effectively bought their slot in the ACC in 2024 with the help of their wealthy financial backers. SMU made it into the 2025 College Football Playoffs but hasn’t been a factor in other sports. Grade: D+ *Notre Dame – The Irish baseball team made it into the College World Series in 2022. Notre Dame’s financially prudent but quite selfish decision not to participate in football in the ACC comes with a marked-down score. Grade: D ACC overall grade for expansion: D Big 12 Conference (Big 12): Only seven of the Big 12 Conference members remain from 2006. Within that group, Colorado left the Big 12 for the Pac-12 in 2011 but returned in 2024. Analysis by Team: Arizona – The Wildcats came to the Big 12 in 2024 as a refugee from the dying Pac-12 Conference. Arizona went 9-4 in football last season. It’s too early to give the Cats a good grade. Grade: C Arizona State – Same story as Arizona. Grade: C BYU – The Cougars came into the Big 12 in 2023. They have rolled-off 11-2 and 12-2 football records in 2024 and 2025. The BYU basketball team has appeared in the NCAA tourney in all three seasons after joining the Big 12. Despite its geographic distance from other longtime Big 12 members, Brigham Young has been a positive addition to its new conference. Grade: B+ Cincinnati – They entered the Big 12 in 2023. The Bearcats haven’t been a major sports factor in their three years in the conference. Cincy has been a good geographic fit for the Big 12, but a sports dud. Grade: D- Houston – The Cougars also came into the league in 2023 along with the valuable Houston television market. The Coogs have been competitive in football and a regular national championship contender in men’s basketball. U of H has been a solid addition to the Big 12. Grade: B TCU – Texas Christian joined the Big 12 in 2012. In addition to bringing the Dallas-Fort Worth TV market into the league, the 2022 Horned Frogs’ football team played in the national championship game (and lost). TCU’s other athletic programs have been regular contenders in the Big 12. Grade: A- UCF – Central Florida (added 2023) hasn’t posted a winning season in football in three years in the Big 12. The other sports teams haven’t been very competitive, either. This school was added primarily due to its enormous size (70,000 students) and the Orlando television market. Despite those pluses, the school is 1,000 miles east of Houston (the nearest Big 12 city). This addition has been puzzling since Day 1. Grade: F Utah – The Utes football team finished 11-2 in 2025 (the school’s second year as part of the Big 12). Utah’s sports programs are generally quite competitive and bring enthusiastic fans. Grade: B- West Virginia – Mountaineers entered the Big 12 back in 2012. In the past 14 years, West Virginia has posted a winning football record 50% of the time. Like Utah, this is a school with passionate sports fans who have been a plus for the Big 12. Grade: B- Big 12 overall grade for expansion: C+ Conclusion – SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 conferences After the questionable addition of Missouri in 2011, the SEC’s expansion to add both Oklahoma and Texas in 2024 has made their conference a bit stronger. OU and Texas jumped from the Big 12 to the SEC in 2024 after huge piles of money were being pushed in their direction to incentivize the move. It still saddens me that these two long-time anchor tenants of the Big 12 Conference aren’t around any longer. Speaking of the Big 12, let’s give that conference credit for adding several new schools within relatively proximity of the league’s Midwestern stalwarts. However, the addition of UCF (Central Florida) made absolutely no sense in 2023. It is still puzzling today. Both the Big Ten and ACC moved to add schools located west of the Mississippi River in recent years. The Big Ten’s addition of four former Pac-12 universities still feels odd. Meanwhile, Cal and Stanford have brought zero value to the ACC. Instead of buying their way into the ACC, SMU should have remained patient. The Mustangs could have bought their way into the Big 12 at some point and be competing with nearby TCU and other regional rivals instead of jetting their athletes up and down the Atlantic seaboard. All in all, expansion has generally served to water-down the four major college conferences – at least on the playing field. The recent moves have all centered on universities pocketing more money from television and media companies. Let’s examine the American, Conference USA, Mid-American, Mountain West, and Sun Belt conferences during our next visit! The post Grading the College Conference expansions – Part 1 appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.
USC Trojans 5-star commit Honor Fa'alave Johnson shut down the rumors of any chance of a potential flip. However, another USC commit surfaced as a player that programs are in pursuit of. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Quotes from Rivals: https://www.on3.com/rivals/news/california-intel-some-fresh-buzz-on-some-top-2027-players-through-the-summer/ Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The USC Trojans just offered a talented 2028 wide receiver from IMG Academy. Where does Quincy Avery stack up among the top receivers, and how hard should the Trojans pursue? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
One of the top running backs in the 2028 class, Tahmere Brown, is highly sought after by all the top programs in the country, but his relationship with the USC Trojans and position coach Anthony Jones continues to build. Here is the latest on his recruitment. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Quotes from Rivals: https://www.on3.com/rivals/news/national-powers-already-battling-for-elite-2028-rb-tahmere-brown/ Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The 2028 recruiting class is loaded with talent, especially from California, and the USC Trojans will need to add several blue-chip prospects on the offensive line. One of those prospects is St. John Bosco interior offensive lineman Elisha Mueller. What is the latest, and where do the Trojans currently stand? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Quotes from Rivals: https://www.on3.com/rivals/news/elisha-mueller-intel-top-programs-starting-to-emerge-for-standout-offensive-lineman/ Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and India Otto are back in studio projecting which Trojan football players will step up and settle into leadership roles this coming season. The Trojans are in a win-now situation, with a playoffs or bust mindset in year five of the Lincoln Riley era, and will need a handful of players to take control of the locker room and lead their teammates out onto the battlefield every Saturday this fall. Jayden Maiava is back for his third season as a USC quarterback and his second full run as the starter. Maiava isn't a stand on the table type of player, delivering powerful speeches at critical moments, but he has grown as a leader and earned the respect of his teammates on both sides of the ball. The crew talks about what steps Maiava needs to take as a leader to help this team make the College Football Playoffs for the first time in program history. They also discuss some of the other players they expect to step up into leadership roles, from both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
DB Jalen Flowers, DB Jordan Hicks, WR Hayden Koo, and RB Malaki Davis are 4 of the top 2028 prospects in California and the class as a whole. Where do the USC Trojans currently stand, and do they potentially have a secret weapon in their recruitment? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Quotes from Rivals: https://www.on3.com/rivals/news/california-intel-latest-buzz-game-day-visit-plans-for-top-2028-recruits/ Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley is the best quarterback developer in college football. The proof is in the pudding, and his resume speaks for itself. And yet, some people are still too blind to see it. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Homeric Question and Epic Tradition. Guest: Professor Emily Wilson. The identity of Homer remains a subject of intense scholarly debate, as the Iliad emerged from a long oral tradition that existed before the return of literacy to Greece in the 8th century BCE. For centuries, performing poets developed stories of heroes like Achilles and Agamemnon, using dactylic hexameter to aid memory and performance. The Iliad is a monumental written poem that takes a sophisticated approach to these familiar tales, often subverting expectations. Interestingly, it omits many "famous hits" like the Trojan Horse, the judgment of Paris, and the actual fall of Troy. Instead, it focuses on a mere month and a half of the ten-year war, centering on internal Greek conflict rather than just a battle against Trojans. Wilson notes that while she translates the work into iambic pentameter to capture its drive, the poem itself possesses the narrative complexity of a modern novel, utilizing techniques like shifting perspectives and narrator omniscience. She also mentions lost epic poems like the Cypria, which provided more backstory on Zeus's plan to reduce the human population through war. 2
The Fall of Patroclus and the Killing Machine. Guest: Professor Emily Wilson. The turning point of the epic occurs when Patroclus enters the battle wearing Achilles' armor to deceive the Trojans and save the Greek ships. Ignoring Achilles' warning to return quickly, Patroclus is driven by a desire for honor and continues his assault until he is stripped of his armor by Apollo and killed by Hector. This loss transforms Achilles into a terrifying "killing machine" who returns to the field for vengeance. Before re-entering the fray, his mother Thetis secures new magical armor from Hephaestus, the "tech god" of fire who works with robotic assistants. Achilles' subsequent rampage is so brutal that he violates human norms by killing unarmed suppliants and clogging the river Xanthus with so many corpses that the river god himself rises in protest. The narrative reaches its climax as Hector faces Achilles alone outside the city walls. The poem suggests that without proper burial, a spirit or psyche is doomed to wander, as seen when the spirit of Patroclus visits Achilles to plead for his funeral rites. 71890
Mortality and the RAGE OF ACHILLES. Guest: Professor Emily Wilson. The conclusion of the Iliad explores the resolution of Achilles' rage following the death of Hector. Initially, Achilles attempts to prolong Hector's humiliation by dragging his body behind a chariot and refusing to allow a proper burial. However, the funeral games for Patroclus mark a shift toward maturity, as Achilles provides a space for competition that does not end in death. He even shows a degree of grace—or perhaps a subtle insult—by awarding Agamemnon a prize without a contest. The poem finishes with a humanitarian pause that allows the Trojans to bury Hector, bookending the story with funerals. The final voices are those of mourning women, emphasizing the shared human experience of grief and the inevitable suffering that follows war. Wilson concludes that the Iliad is fundamentally about the struggle to accept mortality, a theme that has provided comfort and insight to readers for over 2,700 years. 8
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio talking about general manager Chad Bowden's impact on USC's high school recruiting efforts. The Trojans signed the No. 1 recruiting class in 2026 and currently has the No. 14 ranked group for 2027. The guys talk about this shift in focus to high school prospects over the portal and what a recent report from The Athletic had to say about the state of recruiting in Southern California. USC football kicks off in just over two months so Ryan and RJ talk about what their realistic expectations are for this team. Lincoln Riley says that the Trojans championship window is open, so making the playoffs for the very first time has to be on the table. The guys also give their thoughts on the NCAA's new 5-for-5 eligibility rule and how that could impact this Trojan squad and future roster building for USC. Last week three-star defensive tackle Malik Brooks announced that he would not be joining his fellow classmates at USC this fall, instead he will be enrolling at Southwest College to play junior college ball. The guys talk about the 350-pounder's decision to delay enrollment and how his choice could be impacted by the aforementioned 5 for 5 eligibility rule.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
Weekend Space & Astronomy News Wrap | Saturday, June 27, 2026 It's our Saturday wrap — and what a week it's been for space and astronomy! Join Anna and Avery for two brand-new stories plus the four biggest headlines from the past five days. THIS WEEK'S STORIES
Shotgun Spratling and Kasey Kazliner return on the Dedeaux Download Podcast to wrap up the 2026 USC baseball season with Trojans' head coach Andy Stankiewicz joining the show to provide insights as we look back at a season of new heights reached under Stankiewicz with the Trojans knocking out a ton of two-decade old 'firsts since...'Stankiewicz talks about the Trojans' disappointing conclusion after being in the Chapel Hill Super Regional and being just two outs away from the program's first trip to the College World Series since 2001 before losing on a heartbreaking walk-off. USC's head coach discusses what he told the players after the final game and the building blocks the team continues to stack brick by brick as it tries to re-establish itself as one of college baseball's premier programs.Stankiewicz also breaks down everything that has happened in the NCAA transfer portal since USC's season has come to an end and chats about his new pitching coach after hiring Hawai'i's Keith Zuniga to take the place of Sean Allen following Allen's hire as head coach at Lamar.After talking with Stankiewicz, Shotgun and Kasey take a look back at the super regional and towards the future of the USC program. They also look back at their preseason picks for several superlatives and hand out their end-of-season awards. From best hitter and pitcher to most impactful newcomer, Kazliner and Spratling discuss some of the top individual performers and moments of the long season.Shotgun and Kasey then close by discussing the transfer portal entrants USC has lost as well as the transfer commitments the Trojans have picked up.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting.
Flip Top Story of the Day on a former Trojans football player calling out USC. 3 Things Thursday on NBA Free Agency and the Lakers. Henrik form BBQ Galore stops by with a deal for PMS listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can USC finally challenge Ohio State in the Big Ten? In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we preview Ohio State's 2026 matchup with USC and break down the players, matchups, and storylines that could determine the outcome. We discuss Jayden Maiava, Ja'Kobi Lane, Makai Lemon, Waymond Jordan, Elijah Paige, Lincoln Riley, and how USC has adapted to Big Ten football. We also compare the Trojans to Ryan Day's Buckeyes and examine whether USC has finally fixed the offensive line and defensive front issues that have held the program back since joining the Big Ten. Topics include:
Ohio State and USC meet again in 2026, so today we're looking back at the last matchup between these two historic programs: the 2017 Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes beat the Trojans 24-7 behind a dominant defensive performance, four forced turnovers, eight sacks and a physical front that made life miserable for Sam Darnold and USC's offense. In this Daily Buckeye Blitz rewatch episode, we break down what Ohio State learned from that win, why the box score was misleading, how J.T. Barrett closed his Buckeye career, and what lessons still apply to the 2026 matchup in Los Angeles. Topics: Ohio State vs USC 2017 Cotton Bowl J.T. Barrett final game Sam Darnold vs Ohio State defense Damon Webb pick-six Ohio State defensive line dominance USC 2026 preview setup Ryan Day and the Buckeyes heading to Los Angeles Subscribe for daily Ohio State football coverage. #OhioState #Buckeyes #USC #CollegeFootball #DailyBuckeyeBlitz Thursday, June 18, 2026 Join Kalshi and Get $10 Subscribe to the Podcast
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern India Otto are back in studio discussing a few different USC football topics, starting with a look back at the Pete Carroll era, updates from the latest high school football camps held on campus and looking at a potential breakout player for the Trojans in 2026.First up, Ryan gives his review of "Men of Troy" by Monte Burke, a non-fiction book chronicling the rise, reign, and fall of Pete Carroll's USC Trojans football dynasty in the 2000s. Burke goes into that powerhouse Carroll build that brought Heisman Trophies and NCAA Championships to Troy, the celebrity culture around the program, the eventual scandal that helped derail the team. He shares lots of good nuggets in the book with extensive interviews, bringing back both great and painful memories for USC football fans.RJ was on campus last week, watching USC's invite-only high school football camp. It was a chance to see the coaches working close up with players and we realized it was a sign of the changing times. Whereas team camps were meant to be evaluations of player potential, now they serve as a two-way street for players and coaches to judge how they work with one another in a practice environment. We got to see Gary Patterson, Skyler Jones and Shaun Nua all work for extended time with top recruits and it gave us a glimpse into how they work with the current Trojans. The crew also discusses Ryan's interview with Owen Hanson, the "Cocaine Quarterback," give an update on the Bloom Center progress and the potential for defensive lineman Floyd Boucard to be a breakout player this season.
The BOB & TOM Show – June 11, 20266:00 Hour 6:00 – Hadji's road buddy6:04 – Chick in, Jeff out6:06 – Johnny Quest discussion6:22 – Audio quiz for Josh: Johnny Quest theme6:24 – Tom talks about loving Johnny Quest6:29 – Letter: Wife is 6'2"; dad called her the "Ovarian Barbarian"6:30 – Letter: "Going ballistic" vs. "going commando"6:31 – Letter: Air and gas prices; why airline tickets are expensive6:32 – Letter: In my semi, a drink plate is a cup holder6:33 – Letter: In my 60s; wife wants me to sit on the toilet to urinate6:48 – Tom and Josh discuss drinking coffee with the lid on6:49 – Tom talks about people bringing coffee onto a gondola 7:06 – Sports update7:12 – FIFA may cause a baby boom, according to Kristi7:28 – Josh says Tom is "whitesplaining"7:30 – Letter: "6-7" is deaf slang for testicles7:30 – Fastest time descending stairs on hands7:36 – Discussion of the movie Rubber ("the tire movie")7:48 – Josh says he can be a wingman7:49 – TV sidekicks; Josh is happy being a sidekick7:50 – Josh asks Tom if he owns a papasan chair7:52 – Blow-up furniture discussion7:53 – World Naked Bike Ride coming June 27 in Wisconsin7:54 – Recumbent bike discussion7:56 – Jeff suggests a naked pogo stick event 8:06 – Hooker joins in studio8:08 – Letter: Rotting bug guts make windshield cleaner smell bad8:11 – Man arrested for burglary while on his way to court for burglary8:15 – Josh says he would go garage-sale shopping today8:26 – Difference between robbery and burglary8:27 – Meem toothpicks discussion with Hooker8:33 – Josh's best friend wears kilts year-round8:45 – Today in History8:47 – Kristi says "Trojans are rubbers"8:52 – Josh: "It's exhausting to act like I'm interested in this conversation"8:53 – Kristi jokes about O.J. Simpson 9:04 – Al Jackson joins via Zoom9:06 – Discussion about driving gloves9:07 – Steering wheel spinner knobs in the 1980s9:08 – Al recalls his dad's Bonneville and its size9:11 – Al would pay to hear Tom explain hip-hop9:11 – Word: "Bat Phone"9:13 – Word: "Choppleganger"9:29 – Johnny Quest theme9:30 – Kristi dated someone named Johnny Quest9:30 – Discussion about the historical use of the word "douche"9:31 – Story about a very tall boy and a beer sleeve; three boys involved9:39 – Kristi visited her mom and aunt, went to the wrong house after having a THC-infused drink9:49 – Jeff names a peach-and-vanilla drink "Dirty Hooker"9:51 – New street named for Jimi Hendrix in New York9:51 – Discussion of a posthumous Prince album release 7:00 Hour8:00 Hour9:00 Hour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Eddie Radosevich of 107.7 the Franchise in Oklahoma City updates the latest with the Sooners. Chuck and Heath discuss USC naming the first "Director of AI" in CFB. Jeff Tarpley of Gig Em 247 goes over the latest Texas A&M developments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barry McKnight, the voice of Troy baseball, stopped by 3 Man Front on Thursday to discuss the Trojans' incredible run to Omaha & preview tomorrow's showdown against West Virginia in the College World Series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us Fan Mail3B welcomes in The Troy Boyz as the Trojans make their FIRST ever appearance in the College World Series in Omaha! We'll take a look at how they got here, who they'll see first, and what to expect in that first matchup. Support the showLike this content? Follow us on our socials;https://www.facebook.com/Sunbeltsyndicatehttps://www.instagram.com/sunbeltsyndicate/https://x.com/SunbeltSyndicatCovering the Sun Belt conference from the first kick(off) to the last pitch.#sunbelt #college #sportsBe sure to check out Don't Sleep Energy at www.dontsleepenergy.com or at their Amazon shop. Go to Amazon and search 'Don't Sleep Energy'.Check out all Phenom has to offer at www.phenomelitebrand.com. Whether you need cleats, gloves, or accessories, Phenom's got you covered! Use code SBSYNDICATE at checkout for 10% off!
By Mario Seiglie - There is a lesson for us to learn from the Iliad, Homer's tale of the Trojan war where the Trojans were defeated being fooled by the Greeks with the gift of a huge wooden horse unknowingly filled with Greek soldiers. In this Powerpoint Presentation, we see that in Galatians, a "Trojan Horse" was
We learn more about the home of the Trojans located in Southeast Alabama.
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Chris Huston and Mark Backstrom of USCBasketball.com analyze USC's place in the new college basketball universe, why it's hard to be a fan these days, Eric Musselman's insanely talented roster, and the analytics that underpin what could be the most talented team in Trojan history.Support the showThe Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at USCBasketball.com@gmail.com.
The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's unreal run through the loser's bracket in the College Station Regional, winning four games in a row to be able to take the title and advance to the program's first super regional since 2005. At the end of the show, the podcasting duo also previews this weekend's Chapel Hill Super Regional where USC is two wins away from a trip to the College World Series in Omaha.But in between, special guest USC freshman outfielder Walter Urbon joins the show to talk about the wild weekend in Texas where the Trojans dropped their NCAA tournament opener in heartbreaking fashion to Texas State only to have that light a bonfire under the Trojans. USC's offense caught absolute fire, scoring 55 runs in four blowout wins to take home the regional."It kind of felt like we were playing and scoring and I didn't even know who we were playing against," Urbon says. "We just went and scored runs and beat them."Urbon also discusses the atmosphere in Blue Bell Park where the home-standing Texas A&M fans didn't have much to cheer about the final two nights of the regional as the Trojans thumped the Aggies twice, including how USC knew they were going to take care of business once it forced the winner-take-all Game 7"After we did that that [Sunday] night with their fans there, we had zero doubt," Urbon says. "We were totally going to win. We just fed off the energy."Urbon also discusses his journey this season from the unfamiliar territory of not playing every day to getting his chance because of an injury and then running with it and never looking back. The Los Angeles native also discusses his defense and how an activity like the Brazilian dance fighting exercise capoeira helps him stay grounded and athletic.Prior to Urbon's appearance, Shotgun and Kasey break down the regional win and what it means for the Trojans as they note three positives, including a full roster of players stepping up and quieting some of their critics. They also look at the loss of pitching coach Sean Allen after he was named the next head coach at Lamar...three days after the Trojans eliminated Lamar from the NCAA tournament.
Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley are joined by Just Baseball's Monty Taylor to talk all things Chapel Hill Super Regional as Carolina host Southern California this weekend in Boshamer Stadium. The trio discusses the Diamond Heel process roster construction and the success Scott Forbes and his coaching staff have had over the years of replenishing the talent pool in the program despite turning out professional prospects year after year. The group also discusses the chemistry factor of a college baseball roster and the culture aspect of success. With the Trojans on the horizon, the panel discusses the strengths of the USC lineup and rotation and keys for North Carolina's success starting on Friday. First pitch is 3pm. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, and Beth, along with the return of our VP of Podcast Production, Arthur. We talk about the Running of the Grandpas, Michigan I Voted Sticker contest, the College World Series Super Regionals are set, WVU, three different Trojans, Troy and UALR for a trip to Omaha, somehow Texas Tech and Texas returned to the College Softball World Series, eating ladybugs for good luck? Lint roller giveaway, Texas State is going to be the first D1 Gymnastics program in Texas? Did SMU launch a Cyrpto Coin, fan game day DLC or something else? Why did the College Football Playoff schedudled like this? EA Sports College Football Covers, Curt Cignetti and Big Red on the cover? we try to go the opposite of 82-0 and oh so much, much more!Join our Patreon for just $3 or $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SickosCommitteeBuy some of our merch from https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/Check out our Linktree for all our discount codes https://linktr.ee/sickoscommitteeSubscribe to our blog at https://sickos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sickoscommitteeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Barry McKnight, the voice of Troy Baseball, joined 3 Man Front on Thursday to preview the Trojans' home Super Regional matchup with Little Rock! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern India Otto are back in studio taking a look at which Trojan football players have the most to prove in 2026. Head coach Lincoln Riley brings 15 starters back and has a new-look defense with Gary Patterson calling the shots on that side of the ball, but to make that elusive run at the College Football Players there are guys on the roster that will need to turn their potential into production.On the offensive side USC brings back a lot of proven production, from quarterback Jayden Maiava to the entire starting offensive line and a pair of talented tailbacks in Waymond Jordan and King Miller. The biggest question mark will be with the pass catchers and which wide receivers and tight ends can step up and become active targets for Maiava to get the ball too.The Trojans have the most to prove on the defensive side of the ball, especially in the front-seven where the pash rush and run stopping were underwhelming last season. Linebacker Desman Stephens looks the part, but can he step up and be an All-Conference type of performer for the Trojans? Defensive end Kameryn Crawford is another guy with talent to spare, but can he put up double-digit sack numbers this season?The crew also has updates on how the USC baseball team did in the regionals plus off-season updates for the men's and women's basketball teams.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
Head Coach Chris Curry of the Little Rock Trojans joins us on 3D following his team's first-ever Regional Title in Hattiesburg. Curry discusses how he took last year's lean into the national spotlight to heart and turned it into fuel for this year's run, as well as how he has built the program from the ground up since taking over. Curry also dives into some of the special moments from Regional Weekend, gives some context to his quotes that caught national headlines, and discusses the type of players and coaches he searches for when recruiting them to come to Little Rock. The Trojans are here folks, don't sleep on them! They are LETHAL!Dugouts, Dumbbells and Dingers is sponsored by Homefield Apparel. They provide quality, thoughtful apparel for more than 200 colleges and universities across the coutry. Be sure to visit homefieldapparel.com for the best college baseball team gear you can find! Also, be sure to check out their new Indy 500 collection, and enter into the Homefield 2026 College Football Sweepstakes!3D is also in partnership with Backyard Baseball Bros, the creators of the Borgoball. Check out backyardbaseballbros.com for the various editions of the Borgoball on sale now! They've also got softballs available for sale, and their newest products, the BORGOBAT and BorgoZONE!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Breaking down teams ranked #15 through #11 in the 2026 preseason power ratings. Tennessee looks to rebound behind Josh Heupel and a new defensive coordinator. Michigan begins the Kyle Whittingham era with Bryce Underwood entering a pivotal second season. LSU turns to Lane Kiffin and Sam Leavitt in one of the sport's biggest offseason transformations. USC may have Lincoln Riley's most complete roster yet, while Ole Miss enters the post-Kiffin era with Pete Golding, Trinidad Chambliss, and Kewan Lacy leading the charge.The episode includes roster analysis, transfer portal impact, schedule breakdowns, win total picks, playoff outlooks, strengths, weaknesses, and predictions for all five programs.
On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT reacts to Texas Tech calling out Steve Sarkisian and Texas after Sark's strength of schedule talk, with Texas Tech offering to help make a Week 1 matchup happen and putting every excuse on the table for the Longhorns. JT also breaks down the Florida-Miami recruiting war as Jon Sumrall has the Gators recruiting aggressively again while Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes keep building off real national momentum. Alabama's run game goes under the microscope after a rough rushing season, with Adrian Klemm, Daniel Hill, Ezavier Crowell, and Keelon Russell all tied into whether Kalen DeBoer can bring Bama's physical identity back. USC is also back in the conversation as Lincoln Riley's Trojans look bigger, stronger, and more serious in the trenches heading into a Big Ten schedule that includes major tests against Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, and Notre Dame. Plus, JT reacts to Curt Cignetti's warning about college football's NIL and transfer portal era, why success now feels like a subscription, and how Nick Saban may have seen the sport losing control before everyone else caught up.
The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down the news that USC baseball is back in the NCAA tournament for the second straight year after the Trojans were selected as an at-large team in the College Station Regional in Texas. USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz joins the show to talk about the Trojans making it to back-to-back regionals for the first time since 2001-2002, his reaction to not being a regional host despite a No. 9 RPI as well as what the Trojans have to do better to take the next step and make it to a super regional after being in a regional final last year. Stankiewicz also discusses how the Trojan coaching staff will try to use its Texas connections to prepare scouting reports and mentions the possibility of potentially 'pitching off' and saving Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Mason Edwards for a potential 1-0 matchup with host Texas A&M. After a break, Shotgun and Kasey discuss the progression of the USC program making back-to-back regionals after only one in the previous two decades and take a look back at the action from the Big Ten Tournament where the Trojans went 1-1, losing a heartbreaking walk-off to rival UCLA in the tournament semifinals. They note three positives, including Augie Lopez's potential re-emergence and showing they are capable of beating the best teams in the nation. They also look at USC's struggles leaving men on base and some defensive struggles. The podcasting duo close out the show previewing each of the teams that will also be in the College Station Regional alongside USC with host Texas A&M, No. 3-seed Texas State and four-seed Lamar, breaking down the potential starting pitchers the Trojans could face in the first two matchups. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio taking a look at the challenging 2026 USC football schedule to see what it will take for this Trojan squad to make the College Football Playoffs for the very first time. Head coach Lincoln Riley is confident he has the right team in place to make a championship run, and we take a high-level look at the schedule with notes on each of USC's opponents. With the Fighting Irish absent, the path to the playoffs should be easier, but USC is still facing off against three of the projected top-5 teams in the country and will need to win at least one of those games to make the postseason tournament. Defending national champion Indiana will be a tough road test and uber-talented Oregon and Ohio State both visit the Coliseum. If the Trojans can come out on top of at least one of the big three and then take care of business in the rest of the games, a berth in the playoffs would be almost guaranteed. The guys also talk about information on USC football tickets for the 2026 season, the news coming out of SEC spring meetings including the standoff with the Big Ten on expanding the college football playoffs plus listener questions. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's final week of the regular season, a hard-fought super-regional-esque series at No. 16 Oregon. They also talk with USC southpaw ace Mason Edwards about his incredible season that earned him Big Ten Pitcher of the Year honors Tuesday. Shotgun and Kasey take a look at the Trojans' series loss in Eugene where every game was decided by a run, including two games going into extra innings with USC winning the opener 2-1 in 1 1 innings, dropping the middle game 4-3 and then losing a heartbreaker 6-5 in 14 innings on a walk-off two-out suicide squeeze. Shotgun and Kasey also take a look at where the Trojans stands in the rankings and key resume metrics, including looking at their regional host potential (or lack thereof). They also preview the Big Ten Tournament and the teams USC could potentially face after locking up the No. 4 seed and a bye to the single-elimination portion of the tourney. To close out the show, Edwards joins the podcast to talk about what he did over the offseason to take such a giant leap from contributor to one of the best pitchers in the nation. He discusses how he reworked his breaking ball and how he's able to now manipulate it into multiple offerings. Edwards also chats about the program build the Trojans have undergone under head coach Andy Stankiewicz, the relationship he has with USC pitching coach Sean Allen and why he's confident the men of Troy can go on a run in the postseason. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast, Shotgun Spratling is joined by co-host RJ Abeytia in studio for a special pop-up episode with Shotgun being in town. Shotgun picks the brain of RJ about his spring camp observations and takeaways, including the overall improved depth of the roster and thoughts on where the USC football culture stands after a spring where 31 freshmen were indoctrinated. In the second segment of the show, Shotgun and RJ run through the roster giving their anticipated two-deep depth chart along with where they foresee the biggest position battles taking place this fall when the Trojans return to the practice field before opening with a Week 0 game against San Jose State. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
Composite Two-Star Recruits Podcast returns to preview major USC target and 2027 safety Gavin Williams setting a commitment date, Trojans in the NFL Draft and Miami moving in on USC commits. TIME STAMPS (0:00): New Hurricane Idea (9:08) Hot Route! (17:02): Gavin Williams Commitment Preview (29:57): Huntington Beach 7-on-7 and Miami Push (01:01:08): 2026 NFL Draft Overview (02:01:54): Bosco Showcase (02:12:12): New Offers (02:15:30): Listener Question 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
The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's continued success at home after the Trojans recorded another home sweep, improving to a nation's best and program record home mark of 32-1 at Dedeaux Field. They also talk with USC junior outfielder/catcher Andrew Lamb about the team's offensive production, which has seen a power surge recently, including the Trojans scoring 44 runs the last week while hitting 11 home runs over the weekend to move into the top 10 seasons in program history. Shotgun and Kasey take a look at the Trojans' 4-0 week that began with a blowout win over Cal State Fullerton before USC put it on Nevada, defeating the Wolfpack 8-0, 11-3 and 12-4 with starting pitchers Mason Edwards, Grant Govel and Diego Velazquez all throwing well once again. After a break, Shotgun and Kasey take a look at the Trojans' regional host resume and see where USC stands. They also preview a huge final weekend of the regular season as the Trojans travel to Eugene to take on No. 16 Oregon, another team vying to be a regional host. To close out the show, Lamb joins the podcast to talk about the USC offense, the Trojans' home/road splits, the advice he's received from his former big leaguer father, why he wears no batting gloves when he's up to bat and more. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting. 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
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern India Otto are back in studio discussing the latest news and notes around the USC football program and college football in general. With spring football in the rearview mirror we are keeping tabs on how the Trojans are navigating the off-season and how the sport we all love makes tweaks to the rules and post-season. Last week the American Football Coaches Association voted to expand the college football playoffs along with a few other modifications to the college football calendar. Their proposal would double the size of the CFP bracket from 12 to 24 teams and eliminate the conference championship games. It would also condense the regular season with only one bye week, preserve the Army/Navy game and make sure the season ends by the second week in January. The crew also talks about former USC head coach Pete Carroll coaching in the Polynesian Bowl against former Texas head coach Mack Brown, the "five to play five" proposal in college football, expanding the NCAA basketball tournament to 76 teams and former Trojan safety Will Harris getting promoted in Miami to the secondary coach and passing game coordinator. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 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
The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's continued success at home after the Trojans recorded their eighth sweep of the season, improving to a nation's best home record of 28-1 at Dedeaux Field. They also talk with USC hitting coach Travis Jewett about the team's offensive production, which has seen an uptick in driving the baseball, knocking 19 extra-base hits over the weekend in a sweep of Rutgers. Jewett joins the first half of the show to discuss how USC's offense continues to progress with hitters like Augie Lopez and Isaac Cadena really tapping into their power. (The duo has combined for 16 home runs since the start of April.) He discusses the approach USC's hitters are taking to the plate and why it may not be sexy, but it's good to take free base on balls. After a break, Shotgun and Kasey take a look at the Trojans' 3-1 week that began with a disappointing offensive effort at UC Irvine before USC broke loose against Rutgers, notching a pair of run-rule victories to close out the weekend after Mason Edwards was nearly unhittable once again Shotgun and Kasey close out the show taking a look at where the Trojans' stand in the rankings and preview a non-conference week for USC as it takes on Cal State Fullerton Tuesday before a three-game series against Nevada that will begin a day early on Thursday. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting. 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