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TrojanSports.com Podcast

265 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 47 ratings

Everything USC Trojans. Weekly podcast from http://TrojanSports.com, the USC Rivals site from Yahoo Sports. Hosts Chris Swanson (Publisher), Adam Maya (Beat Reporter), Blair Angulo (Recruiting), and Chris Morales from Yahoo Sports Radio cover the topics you want to hear. From recruiting, USC Football, Basketball, the Adam J Maya Bumper Sticker Award, and your Questions from the Message Boards at Trojan Sports. Thank you for listening to the people's USC Podcast!

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268: Football is in Session

August 06, 2019 09:16 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young break down the first few days of USC training camp, including competition at cornerback, quarterback and running back, and which freshmen have stood out. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR PREMIUM ACCESS TO THE BEST USC CONTENT AVAILABLE: ***TrojanSports.com is running its best deal of the year. Sign up for a FREE TRIAL THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST with access to all of our premium content, including the most up-to-date breaking news, thorough daily recruiting coverage, exclusive fe...

267: Middle of the Pac

July 29, 2019 12:08 - 2 hours - 119 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young delve into USC's top storylines from Pac-12 Media Day, including the preseason poll, 2019 expectations, a possible QB controversy, the decision to schedule FCS and the transfer portal. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR PREMIUM ACCESS TO THE BEST USC CONTENT AVAILABLE: ***TrojanSports.com is running its best deal of the year. Sign up for a FREE TRIAL THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST with access to all of our premium content, including the most up-to-date breaking news, thorough daily re...

266: The Talanoa Hufanga Interview

July 09, 2019 00:10 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Adam Maya sits down with sophomore safety Talanoa Hufanga, who sheds light on his journey from Corvallis, Oregon o USC, an unpredictable freshman year, his current health after twice breaking his collarbone, and what he expects from the Trojans in 2019. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR PREMIUM ACCESS TO THE BEST USC CONTENT AVAILABLE: ***TrojanSports.com is running its best deal of the year. Sign up for a FREE TRIAL THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST with access to all of our premium content, including the most...

265: 5-Star Recruiting Challenge

June 28, 2019 19:20 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

Ryan Young and Adam Maya discuss USC's new commits and provide the latest intel on a plethora of 2020 recruiting targets at the Rivals 5-Star Challenge, including QB commit Bryce Young, LB Justin Flowe, RB Bijan Robinson, DB Jacobe Covington, WR/DB LV Bunkley-Shelton, DB Darion Green-Warren and OL Drake Metcalf. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR PREMIUM ACCESS TO THE BEST USC CONTENT AVAILABLE: ***TrojanSports.com is running its best deal of the year. Sign up for a FREE TRIAL THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST w...

264: The JT Daniels Interview

June 21, 2019 15:38 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Adam Maya sits down with USC quarterback JT Daniels, who sheds light on his offseason initiatives, a trying first season, playing under immense expectations, the transition to the Air Raid under new OC Graham Harrell, improved chemistry with the receiving corps, and what he’s learned over the past 12 months. Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting.

263: Diamonds in the Rough?

June 19, 2019 17:20 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss the latest in recruiting and USC's three new commits. Ryan then sits down with new baseball coach Jason Gill. Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting.

262: Trojan Steele

June 09, 2019 17:17 - 1 hour - 85 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young offer their takeaways on five-star CB Chris Steele transferring to USC. Rivals national recruiting analyst Adam Gorney and GatorCountry.com's Nick de la Torre join the show to discuss how Steele performed this spring, the wild recruitments of Steele and fellow transfer Bru McCoy, and how they might impact the Trojans this year and beyond. Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting.

261: The Real McCoy

June 03, 2019 08:53 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss the saga of Bru McCoy's second transfer; his eligibility and impact moving forward; the strength and conditioning program; a future star; the most improved position groups; O-line recruiting; depth chart climbers; and crazy tales from the recruiting trail.  Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting.

260: The Michael Pittman Interview

May 21, 2019 15:16 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

Adam Maya sits down with USC wide receiver Michael Pittman for a wide-ranging interview. Topics include strength and conditioning; best WRs; why he returned for his senior season; why he went to USC; learning lessons from his NFL father; his USC career; defending Clay Helton; team culture; best DBs; 2019 expectations; Graham Harrell’s offense; hello/goodbye Kliff Kingsbury and Bru McCoy; and open competition.  Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of...

259: The Clancy Pendergast Interview

May 17, 2019 07:03 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

In an exclusive 1-on-1, Adam Maya sits down with USC defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast for a wide-ranging interview. Pendergast reflects on nearly 30 years of coaching, including his time at USC, what went wrong in 2018 and why 2019 could be different. Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting.

258: Urban's Outfitters

May 01, 2019 09:39 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

USC Insiders Adam Maya and Ryan Young offer their takes on how former Trojans fared in the NFL draft, Urban Meyer being courted to USC by Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart, and an array of other topics, including recruiting, while answering readers' questions from the Trojan Talk message board. Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting.

257: Calling the Signals

April 18, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

USC Insiders Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss key developments following the conclusion of spring practice, including the QB derby, Matt Fink entering the transfer portal, the Trojans' most concerning positions, the depth chart and the most underrated player on the team. Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting.

256: Ain't No Half-Steppin'

April 08, 2019 22:16 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

USC Insiders Adam Maya and Ryan Young are back to discuss all the important storylines from spring practice, including the emergence of DE Drake Jackson and RB Markese Stepp. They also debate who will lead the Trojans in rushing, who will be the most improved freshman from 2018 and which spring narratives they're buying and selling. Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting.

255: Secondary Competition

March 12, 2019 07:56 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young recap the top storylines from the first week of spring practice.

254: Coffee With Harrell

February 25, 2019 20:29 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Adam Maya and Joey Kaufman offer their takeaways from new USC offensive coordinator Graham Harrell's introductory powwow with the local media, including his comments on his Air Raid offense, the Trojans quarterbacks and open competition.

253: Secondary Day

February 07, 2019 05:58 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss the final additions to USC's 2019 signing class, those who didn't sign, whether the Trojans signed too many DBs, an "open" QB competition, and Helton's remarks on Graham Harrell, the Air Raid and Bru McCoy. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

252: Air Raid Remix

January 30, 2019 09:13 - 1 hour - 78 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young are back to discuss an eventful week for USC, including the hiring of OC Graham Harrell, the defection of Bru McCoy, a rash of WR transfers, and whether current commits Kyle Ford and Puka Nacua will sign with the Trojans. Plus, North Texas beat writer Brett Vito joins the show to share his insights on Harrell. TrojanSports.com is running a promo through National Signing Day. Sign up for a new monthly membership and we'll add a second month FREE. #USC #USCFootball #...

251: Same Difference

January 18, 2019 00:07 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

In this rainy day Q&A, Adam Maya and The Athletic's Antonio Morales answer questions from the Trojan Talk message board. Topics include USC's OC search, QB competition, defensive scheme, 2019 recruiting, Lynn Swann and fan support. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

250: Checkmate

January 10, 2019 08:21 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss the fallout of Kliff Kingsbury leaving USC for the Arizona Cardinals, possible OC replacements, recruiting implications and the Bubba Bolden situation. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

249: New-SC?

December 28, 2018 23:23 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss USC filling out its coaching staff, Kliff Kingsbury promising an open QB competition and why 2020 five-star CB Elias Ricks didn't commit to the Trojans. TrojanSports.com's best deal of the year ends Dec. 31! Sign up for a new annual subscription or upgrade from monthly, and we'll give you $99 to spend on USC gear at the extensive Rivals Fan Shop. Just follow this link and use promo code 99CYBER. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #Colle...

248: Early or Late?

December 20, 2018 09:59 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

In the aftermath of Early Signing Day, Ryan and Adam offer their assessments of USC's initial 2019 class, hits and misses, what to make of the unsigned commits, which remaining targets are expected to sign, and the state of the current roster. TrojanSports.com's best deal of the year ends Friday! Sign up for a new annual subscription or upgrade from monthly, and we'll give you $99 to spend on USC gear at the extensive Rivals Fan Shop. Just follow this link and use promo code 99CYBER. #USC ...

247: Early Birds

December 18, 2018 05:38 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Ryan Young and Adam Gorney examine USC's 2019 recruiting efforts ahead of Early Signing Day, including best- and worst-case scenarios, favorite players, the latest on Bru McCoy, Chris Steele and a pair of offensive linemen, and predictions on the Trojans' other top-10 remaining targets. TrojanSports.com is offering its best deal of the year. Sign up for a new annual subscription or upgrade from monthly and get $99 to spend on USC gear at the extensive Rivals Fan Shop. Just follow this link ...

246: Fit for a King

December 06, 2018 22:53 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

We discuss the addition of Kliff Kingsbury, how much it changes USC's trajectory and what still must be decided this offseason. We also take a first look at the 2019 schedule. TrojanSports.com continues to offer its best deal of the year. Sign up for a new annual subscription or upgrade from monthly and get $99 to spend on USC gear from the extensive Rivals Fan Shop. Just follow this link and use promo code 99Cyber. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

245: Ask the Expert: The Kliff Kingsbury Effect

December 04, 2018 19:31 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Adam Maya and Yogi Roth discuss Kliff Kingsbury becoming USC's offensive coordinator and what impact it might have on the offense and quarterback JT Daniels, as well as what's next for Coach Clay Helton. TrojanSports.com continues to offer its best deal of the year. Sign up for a new annual subscription or upgrade from monthly and get $99 to spend on USC gear from the extensive Rivals Fan Shop. Just follow this link and use promo code 99Cyber. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac1...

244: Spare Change

November 28, 2018 12:57 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Making sense of USC's coaching changes in the aftermath of Lynn Swann's decision to bring back Clay Helton for the 2019 season. CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL: Sign-up for an annual subscription and we'll give you $99 worth of FREE USC gear in return while supplies last. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

243: Nice For What

November 18, 2018 17:54 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

What's next for Coach Clay Helton following USC's stunning loss to UCLA? Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends this weekend! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

242: Double or Nothing

November 15, 2018 07:57 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

We discuss Clay Helton's assertion that he's returning in 2019 and what we're expecting from USC football moving forward. Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends this Friday! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

241: Point of No Return

November 13, 2018 00:49 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

In the aftermath of USC's brutal loss to Cal, we discuss Clay Helton's future as the head coach and the factors that could sway the timing of Lynn Swann’s decision. Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends this Friday! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

240: What About Next Year?

November 07, 2018 17:45 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

Adam Maya is joined by Antonio Morales of The Athletic to discuss how USC projects at every position in 2019, as well as debate JT Daniels versus Jack Sears. Our 60-day FREE trial promo has been briefly extended! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

239: Forward Progress

November 04, 2018 12:08 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

We discuss how much stock to put into a big rushing performance and the O-line, Clay Helton's play-calling, how the defense fared and the Pac-12 South race following the Trojans' win at Oregon State. Our 60-day FREE trial promo has been briefly extended! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

238: Shot Caller

October 31, 2018 17:46 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Ryan Young and Adam Maya discuss USC's coaching staff shakeup, Lynn Swann's public address and why Clay Helton is at a crossroads. Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends at the end of October! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

237: Blackjack

October 29, 2018 08:35 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss USC's budding QB controversy, Clay Helton's status, program changes, the direction of the team and critical decisions in the ASU game. Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends at the end of October! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

236: Out of Focus

October 25, 2018 10:54 - 1 hour - 93 MB

Ryan Young and Adam Maya review USC's season grades from Pro Football Focus and discuss why so many players are underperforming. Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends at the end of October! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

235: Backup Plans

October 23, 2018 00:27 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Ryan Young and Adam Maya discuss USC AD Lynn Swann's vote of confidence for Clay Helton and the coaching staff, the fallout from the loss at Utah and the starting QB situation. Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends at the end of October! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

234: Pour One Out for Porter

October 16, 2018 23:47 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Adam Maya is joined by the OC Register's Joey Kaufman to pay homage to the USC career of Porter Gustin and hand out team awards at the halfway point of the regular season. TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

233: There's Always a But

October 14, 2018 13:57 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Ryan Young and Adam Maya offer their initial impressions of USC's 31-20 win versus Colorado.  TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

232: Behind Schedule

October 11, 2018 21:18 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young offer their takes on USC's problematic scheduling and what they expect from the Trojans versus Colorado on Saturday, including their predictions. Plus, Ryan sort of apologizes for doubting Texas' Tom Herman, but not really. TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojan...

231: What are the Odds?

October 04, 2018 17:05 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

The Orange County Register's Joey Kaufman joins the show to discuss the state of USC football, including the biggest positives and concerns on the field. We also go through the rest of the schedule and handicap USC's chances to win each game. TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. You can find Kaufman's work here. #USC #...

230: Dry Heat

September 30, 2018 16:17 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Ryan Young and Adam Maya offer their initial impressions of USC's confounding 24-20 win at Arizona. TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

229: The Heat Is On

September 27, 2018 03:51 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Adam Maya calls up old friend of the show and Wildcats beat writer Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star to discuss Saturday's game in Tucson this weekend. TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

228: Block Party

September 22, 2018 09:37 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Ryan Young and Adam Maya offer their initial impressions of USC's translucent 39-36 win versus Washington State on Friday. TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

227: The Chris Hawkins Interview Pt. III

September 21, 2018 04:28 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

Former USC safety Chris Hawkins offers his takes and insights on USC's early struggles to the season and what needs to change moving forward. TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

226: Rout 37

September 16, 2018 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss USC’s stunning blowout loss at Texas and ponder where the football program is headed under Clay Helton. TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

224: Go Route

September 15, 2018 16:31 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Adam Maya offers his prediction for USC-Texas and explains why it's a must-win for Clay Helton. Ryan Young questions the greatness of Tom Herman. TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

223: Rocky Roads

September 14, 2018 16:06 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Publisher Ryan Young is joined by old friend and LA Times beat writer J. Brady McCollough to discuss USC’s game at Texas, where the Longhorns rank among the best road environments in college football, and the personalities of freshmen JT Daniels and Amon-Ra St. Brown. TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #...

222: Three's Company

September 12, 2018 18:53 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Publisher Ryan Young and contributor Tajwar Khandaker discuss and debate coaching and quarterback play in USC's loss to Stanford. TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

221: Trojans' Anthem

September 06, 2018 17:56 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

Welcome to a new era of TrojanSports! New publisher Ryan Young and senior beat writer Adam Maya opine on several topics in their first show together, including USC's season-opener, the upcoming bout with Stanford and expectations for the 2018 season. TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Troj...

220: Breaking Bad

July 10, 2018 09:22 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Chris Swanson and Adam Maya discuss the Chris Steele commitment saga and answer a series of questions on USC football and recruiting from the Trojan Talk premium message board. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

219: 20/20 Vision

June 19, 2018 15:30 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Adam Maya and Murf Baldwin break down their selections of the 20 best players on USC's roster and discuss the loss of cornerback Jack Jones. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

218: Star Wars

June 05, 2018 07:54 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB

Chris Swanson and Adam Maya debate the 20 best USC players as of right now, and they answer questions from the Trojan Talk message board on scheduling, the QB competition, recruiting and the best players at each position since they've been on the beat. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

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