Reign of Troy Radio on USC Football

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to break down the Trojans' participation in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Michael and Alicia run down USC's drafted players asking the big questions as their NFL careers begin: Why did the Giants draft Saquon Barkley over Sam Darnold? Which first round quarterback will have the best NFL career? How does Ronald Jones II fit in Tampa Bay? Did Rasheem Green make the right decision to leave?A handful of Trojans didn't get drafted, but still made their way as undrafted free agents. What happened with Deontay Burnett going undrafted? And which USC UDFA will have the best NFL career of Steven Mitchell, Nico Falah, Viane Talamaivao, Chris Hawkins and Josh Fatu?The show ends with a dip into the RoT mailbag with questions like:
Which USC offensive linemen could be drafted in the first three rounds of the draft?Who was the biggest draft disappointment?Will Clay Helton make Tim Drevno the offensive coordinator at some point?And more where that came from.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to preview Thursday's 2018 NFL Draft. Will Sam Darnold go No. 1? Can Ronald Jones sneak into the first round? Discussion on that and more in this USC draft show.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to put a bow on the Trojans' 2018 Spring Camp.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to break down the stretch run of the 2018 USC Spring Camp and much more.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode on Easter Sunday to discuss the latest news and notes from USC's 2018 spring camp.
Michael and Alicia are back with an early, weekend version of Reign of Troy's USC podcast. The episode begins with remarks on how fast Clay Helton's third spring camp is going with the USC Trojans.News items include key injury news to renowned Heisman Trophy candidate and running back/cornerback two-way extraordinaire Dominic Davis and sophomore wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe, the brother of Daniel Imatorbhebhe.The RoT Crew then opens the mailbag which includes questions about Pete Carroll returning to USC and so much more.Lastly,show ends with an Easter-themed game of This or That on everything from Easter eggs to Easter egg hunts, with Michael and Alicia arguing along the way.
Reign of Troy Radio will be back later this week with a landmark 250th full episode to discuss this past weekend's spring camp and how quarterbacks Matt Fink, Jack Sears and...Holden Thomas(?!) continue to perform.

If you're looking for more from Michael Castillo and Alicia de Artola, there's plenty of RoT Radio content over on Patreon, including Alicia's daily Carcast episodes following each spring practice session, and a string of RoTBots Choice episodes, including best three-star Trojans and Projans we wish had better careers in the NFL. You can subscribe for as little as $5.55 per month over on Patreon.

Until then, RoT Radio will see ya soon. :)

Michael and Alicia open the show discussing a young recruit with a newly-minted scholarship offer from USC and a supremely unique name.After a short hiatus for the show, there were some news nuggets to catch up on including Jalen Greene's transfer to Illinois and the progress of the quarterback battle. Where do Matt Fink and Jack Sears stand and how does JT Daniels fit into the equation?USC Basketball's 2017-18 season ended last week with a loss to Western Kentucky in the second round of the NIT. The RoT Crew discuss the Trojans' demise and Chimezie Metu's decision to leave for the NBA, then muse over Jordan McLaughlin's place in history. Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of USC Basketball?The show ends with a dive into the mailbag, including questions like:
What's different with Tim Drevno coaching running backs?Could Dillon Baxter be the greatest Spring Camp player ever?What will it take for Cameron Smith to achieve his goal of being an All-American?Is Neil Callaway the guy for the offensive line or not?Will USC rely on the run this coming season?
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Reign of Troy Radio returns with a mailbag discussing the Trojans in the NIT, spring camp and much more.
Michael and Alicia open the show looking at USC Basketball's NIT saga earlier this week. From Andy Enfield's less-than-thrilled Monday press conference to Chimezie Metu's decision to sit out, there was plenty of reason to believe the Trojans simply didn't care. Then they went out and found a way to win a thrilling double-overtime spectacle vs. UNC Asheville.This week's mailbag starts off with some basketball questions but quickly turns towards football. Topics from emails and tweets sent in by listeners include:
A discussion of Connor Murphy's 7,000-calorie dietRanking USC's five-star linebacker recruits from the last decadeTop Spring Camp performers for USC everTeam Fink vs. Team SearsOffensive line linchpinsQuarterbacks spreading the ball aroundSports-watching mojo and superstitionsPotential graduate transfer targetsUSC hoops success vs. attendanceFuture schedules for USC footballBlack cleats with white shoe laces
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Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to react to the Trojans being left out of the NCAA Tournament and wrap up the first week of spring camp.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to react to the start of USC's 2018 spring camp.
Podcast co-hosts Michael Castillo and Alicia de Artola break down all of the happenings from the Trojans' first spring camp practice of the year, plus all of the news going into camp. News items include eight players being left off USC's spring camp roster —including defensive back Jamel Cook and former five-star wide receiver Joseph Lewis— the suspension of Jack Jones, and injuries to players like Stephen Carr, Wole Betiku and Marlon Tuipulotu, all of whom will miss spring camp.Lastly, the podcast ends with first-hand observation of the hotly contested quarterback battle through Day 1 of practice. Was it Matt Fink or Jack Sears who performed at the higher level? Alicia breaks it down.

There was tons of news in USC land for Michael and Alicia to cover on the eve of Spring Camp, starting with the big story: The Trojans have reportedly tapped Tim Drevno as the new running backs coach. Is that a good idea? And what other news is following USC into spring?USC Basketball disappointed once again with a loss to UCLA. What does the stumble mean for the Trojans as the Pac-12 Tournament looms? Will they make the tournament? And how do you judge a 20-win season that’s still been supremely disappointing?Looking ahead to the action on Howard Jones Field, Michael and Alicia rank their Top 5 Spring Camp story lines. The quarterback battle is obvious, but what else should fans be on the lookout for?The episode also includes with a bonus mailbag, featuring questions on Dominic Davis, players most likely to improve and theoretical statues outside the Coliseum.
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