All-American Podcast

All American Week 4! It is a jam packed show! 

Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans discuss Week 3 of American Football and look ahead to Week 4 this week. They discuss the massive wins across the conference and why the teams deserve more respect nationally with the other top conferences. 

They are joined by Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff, who made headlines last Saturday with four touchdowns in a home win against Duke.

Commissioner Tim Pernetti joins the show to discuss all things American Conference and football, along with what he has seen from the first few weeks. He discusses how deep the conference is across the board and the gauntlet league play will be.

They end the show as usual with Top Plays of the Week, highlighted by special teams, great defense and a spectacular catch that one Memphis Tiger will never forget. 

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

All American Week 3! 

Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans discuss Week 2 of American Football and look ahead to Week 3 this weekend. They discuss the massive win by South Florida in the Swamp against then #13 Florida with ESPN Reporter Morgan Uber. With the win the Bulls find themselves in the Top 25 ranked #18. They also discuss the big win by Army on the road at Kansas State with their backup quarterback. Along with the first conference game and win by Navy over UAB. Theya lso discuss the big return of a former Tulane Green Wave quartback this week and the hot start from the Temple Owls with #13 Oklahoma looming this weekend. Along with other matchups’ ahead in week 3. 

Maria is then joined by the hero of South Florida’s win over Florida kicker Nico Gramatica. They discuss the big moment last weekend and what the was thinking before and after the kick. Along with his kicking background as the son of former NFL kicker Martin Gramatica. Along with why this South Florida team is different and how far they can go this season.

Maria also talked to Army’s Larry Pickett Jr. about the heroic save he made a couple days after his first collegiate game two weeks ago when he saved a man from his burning car in New York. They discuss the instinct of Pickett to help people and how that come from his family and being a cadet at West Point.

They end the show as usual with Top Plays of the Week, highlighted by game-winners, great saves and special teams moments.

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

All American Week 2! Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans dicuss week 1 of American Football and look ahead to week 2 next week. They discuss the massive win by South Florida over 2024 playoff team Bosie State. Along with big wins by Tulane, Navy, North Texas and Memphis. Along with 2 coahes that got their 1st win at there new schools.

They then look ahead to all the big matchups in week 2. Highlighting multiple in-state rivalries in North Carolina at Charlotte, South Florida at Florida, Texas State at UTSA, and Houston at Rice.

They have a little fun guessing American Fotball Stadiums and what they know which includes a struggle from one of them.

They finish with top plays of the week including 2 #1 plays on SportsCenter and showing some love to the specialists as well (cause punters are people too)

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#BuiltToRise #American

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

All American is back! The 2025 College Football Season is here! Maria Trivelpeice and Kyle Youmans break it all down in the first episode of the season.

They look at the favorites and dark horses heading into the season across the American. Along with highlighting the 6 new coaches across the league. 

Then they turn their attention to week 1 and the biggest games of the weekend and the what to expect from teams across the league this year.

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans look ahead to the American Conference Tournament in Fort Worth.

A look at the who are the favorites on both sides and who could be a sleeper/cinderella this season at Dickies Arena. They also select their A Team's in who are their 5 X-factors during the Championship.

Kyle gives his pick on who he believes will win the championship on both the Men's and Women's Side. 

Finally Maria And Kyle give our some season superlatives for some of the best moments of the year.

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

The 2025 American Conference Football Schedule is out! On this special edition of All American Maria Trivelpiece, Kyle Youmans and ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia look at the 2025 Schedule released last week. 

They go through each tema and give their early impressions on what to expect for all 14 teams in the American.

They also highlight their top 5 games they are looking forward to this season and their toughest and "easiest" schedules across the conference.

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

This week on All American Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans break down the last couple weeks in American Men's Basketball. 

A look at the standings and who might get the top 4 seeds as the conference tournament gets closer. The discuss the red hot Wichita State Shockers and what has led to this 6-game win streak after a 1-7 start in conference play. They also discuss the good position Memphis, North Texas and UAB find themselves in as the top 3 teams in the standings heading into the last 2 weeks.

Also what Tulane, East Carolina and Florida Atlantic need to do to reestablish there consistency down the stretch and get one of the top 4 seeds in the American Championship. 

Also why Rice could be a sneaky team come tournament tine despite their lack of winning close games in conference play. 

One of the best players in the American joins Maria in Wichita State's Xavier Bell. He discusses the turnaround for Wichita State over the last few weeks and why things have recently clicked. Along with what he believes will make them the most successful the rest of the season at the tournament. Also what it means for him to play college basketball and finish his collegiate career in his hometown of Wichita.

Kyle and Maria then take on the game of guessing the Arena around the American and putting their knowledge of our schools home courts to the test.

Top plays of the week finishes the show with nice pass and fancy dunks. Along with great diving catches on the diamond and a moment one Rice Owl will never forget.

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

This week on All American Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans break down the last 2 weeks in American Women's Basketball. 

A look at the standings and how it is all shake out with only a couple weeks left in the regular season. Former UTSA Guard and current ESPN college basketball analyst Carlie Heineman joins the show to discuss why UTSA has been at the top of the standings all season and what it would take to continue that success through the conference tournament especially as a guaranteed top 4 seed in Fort Worth. Kyle and Maria also discuss the other top teams like South Florida who used some late heroics to win in triple overtime against Rice. Also how a big 2nd half vs Memphis shows exactly what this North Texas team can be. They also discuss the teams fighting for a top 4 seed in Temple and Tulane along with other in the middle of the pack like East Carolina, Tulsa and UAB. 

One of the best players in the conference in North Texas Senior Forward Tommisha Lampkin joins Maria to discuss the success she has had this year. Along with what has allowed her team to be so successful and the culture that Head Coach Jason Burton has brought to Denton over the last 2 seasons. 

Top plays of the week finishes the show with great blocks, diving catches, buzzer beaters and game winning 3's

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

This week on All American Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans break down the last couple weeks in American Men's Basketball. 

A look at the standings and the top teams taking on each other in keys games. A look at how Memphis has foudn different ways to win on their 7-game win streak and what has worked for the Tigers. Along with how UAB and Florida Atlantic have found their stride the last couple weeks, especially with high-powered offenses. Also a look at other top teams in the conference and what they need to do to find more constistency again with North Texas, Tulane and Temple.

A special tribute to Amir Abdur-Rahim at South Florida capped off by a win by the Bulls on a night they celebrated AAR. Also how the Bulls can be a sneaky team the rest of the season.

Also why UTSA will not want to be a team anyone faces the rest of the year and come tournament time.

One of the best all-around players in the country in UAB Senior Forward Yaxel Lendeborg joins Kyle and Maria. He discussed how he almost stopped playing basketball until his head coach Andy Kennedy helped him refind his love for the game. Also what the goals are of this UAB team come later in the season and who on the team is the x-factor to their success.

Top plays of the week finishes the show with fancy layups,a whole bunch of big time slams and a 1st in the American for 2 women's lacrosse programs in their inagural seasons

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

This week on All American Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans break down the week that was in American Women's Basketball. 

A look at the standings and the top teams taking on each other in keys games. A look at how preseason favorite South Florida has gotten hot the last couple weeks. Along with continued success of UTSA and North Texas. Former Tulane Guard and current ESPN college basketball analyst Tiffany Aidoo joins the show to discuss the surprising start to Tulane in the American so far, under 1st year head coach Ashley Langford. Kyle and Maria also discuss the picture of other teams in the middle of the standings and how to find consistency for Temple, Memphis, and Rice.

South Florida Junior Forward Carla Brito joins Maria to discuss the spark that has spurred the 4-game win streak for the bulls. Along with what has allowed her to have success especially in conference play. Along with how dangerous the team can be when they are clicking on all cylinders.

Top plays of the week finishes the show with deep 3's, fancy layups and a whole bunch of big time slams

Watch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf