Peristyle Podcast - Usc Trojan Football Discussion

Fall camp is in full swing so this week on the podcast we talk about the quarterback battle, including the recent knee injury to Aaron Corp. We also check in with coach Harvey Hyde to get a position by position breakdown and as always answer your recruiting questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football is in the air with USC fall camp finally kicking off on Saturday afternoon. This week on the podcast we talk about the team taking the field again and pushing forward towards the 2009 season. We also focus on recruiting, answering a ton of questions including where USC fits in with each and every one of the Rivals.com five-star prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USC head coach Pete Carroll and the rest of the conference coaches gathered in Los Angeles on Thursday for Pac-10 Media Day. In this edition of the Trojan Blast, we bring you audio from Carroll addressing the media, first at the podium with Taylor Mays and second after lunch with several local and national reporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are just hours away from Pac-10 Media Day, so this week on the podcast we focus on what to expect from 2009 Trojan football team. We discuss how the offense will differ with Jeremy Bates calling the plays, talk about some of the players that have a shot to emerge from bottom of the depth chart and as always answer your recruiting questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have some fun topics to discuss on the podcast this week, starting off with what the Pac-10 can do to earn more national respect. We also discuss interior line play on both sides of the ball, debate whether Aaron Corp is the safer choice at QB, talk about the top safeties and linebackers USC is recruiting and rate the efficiency of the last four recruiting classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast gets technical this week we talk about the difference between free safety and strong safety, and why Taylor Mays can do those jobs and plenty more. We also explore where some of the top prospects that did not make it at USC ended up and discuss recruiting offensive linemen and linebackers for the class of 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The USC Rising Stars Camp was as good as advertised and this week on the podcast we talk about some of the top performers from the camp. We also discuss how the incoming freshmen are looking at summer workouts and why not allowing teams to stay in a hotel the night before a home game is a bad idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The USC Rising Stars camp starts on Wednesday, so this week on the podcast we give an in-depth preview of what Trojan fans can expect from the top recruits in the country. We also breakdown the hiring of basketball coach Kevin ONeil and discuss the quarterback competition as well as the offensive line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Carroll hosted the USC Linemen and Skills Camp over the weekend so this week on the podcast our recruiting roundtable discusses the stars of the camps. We also have coach Harvey Hyde on to answer questions about Taylor Mays and which freshmen can make an impact in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the podcast this week we discuss the USC running game and go over some of the greatest USC football game day traditions. We also talk about the sudden departure of Tim Floyd and discuss recruiting with Gerard Martinez and USCFootball.com contributor Bryan Bonafede. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a very special guest on the podcast this week, 2-time National Champion and Super Bowl Champion wide receiver Steve Smith. Smith is entering his 3rd year in the league and he led the New York Giants in receptions last season. Also Coach Harvey Hyde and Zack Lehatto answer your USC team and recruiting questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Injuries are the hot topic on the podcast this week and we talk with Coach Harvey Hyde about what players go through during rehab and recovery. We also answer your questions about the current team, some all-time great Trojan players and of course give you updates on recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the podcast this week we welcome former Trojan defensive end and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Kyle Moore. We also talk about the Trojans latest commitment, answer your recruiting questions and talk about the success USC has had in other sports on the watch of athletic director Mike Garrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast Tim Lavin, the president of the Trojan Football Alumni Club, shares his story about rising up from a walk-on under Larry Smith. We also answer your questions about the team and recruiting and discuss the recent controversy surrounding the basketball program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The May evaluation period has commenced so this week on the podcast we answer your recruiting questions about the top prospects from the class of 2010. We also hold a fantasy draft of the current USC players and debate which guys are the most valuable on the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a busy weekend for USC fans as they watched spring practice conclude with the Trojan Huddle and 11 players move on to the next level in the NFL Draft. This week on the podcast we review the major events of the spring, talk about the surprises in the draft and answer your recruiting questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USC head coach Pete Carroll held his annual end of the spring press conference on Friday afternoon, the day before the Trojan Huddle spring game. Carroll addressed the media for about 30 minutes talking about how his team progressed and the newly released depth chart. Inside: Audio from the Carroll presser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The USC campus has been buzzing with activity from the LA NIKE Camp and the final practices of spring football. This week on the podcast we focus on recruiting with extensive analysis of the Trojan prospects that worked out at the NIKE Camp. We also discuss Aaron Corp being named the starting QB and give an NFL Draft preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With spring football more than halfway complete some of the position battles are really heating up. This week on the podcast we talk about the emergence of true freshman Matt Barkley and his chances of starting as well as a sleeper tailback, a much improved defensive line and answer questions about the offensive line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USC is just over a third of the way through spring football so this week on the podcast we cover hot topics from practice like quarterback progress, new special teams enthusiasm and players generating the most buzz. We also answer a ton of your questions about spring football and how the Trojan recruiting class of 2010 is coming along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices