Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.