Reign of Troy Radio on USC Football

Reign of Troy Radio returns with an episode looking at the Trojans 2017 football schedule and much more.
The show opens with Michael and Alicia reading some new reviews on the Reign of Troy app before diving into the latest news, including Trojans on the latest College Football Hall of Fame ballot and a recruiting flip as Dillon Faamatau committed away from USC to Oklahoma.The major discussion of the episode falls around USC's schedule, specifically Reign of Troy's threat level ranking for each Trojan opponent in 2017. Why is the September slate so daunting? Is it even possible to predict the level of difficulty presented by October and November given the murky situations surrounding Notre Dame, UCLA and others?As always, the RoT Crew open up the mailbag with your listener questions:
How does an alternate universe where USC's 2016 team plays the 2017 schedule and the 2017 team plays the 2016 schedule play out?Who is the best QB in California?Who should be blitzing more?Do you want to see Justin Bieber in a USC jersey?Finally, the show ends with a game of This or That concerning MLB closers and placekickers.
Have thoughts on what's going on around USC football or basketball? Give a call and leave your rant at 213-373-1872.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a mailbag episode featuring the latest USC Football topics and much more.

Here's what's on tap in this USC podcast:
News items include gametimes set for four September games, more future betting lines and Bovada setting USC's over/under for wins.Questions from the mailbag touch on the immediate impact of Joseph Lewis, USC's chances at a top 10 defense and much more, including a ranking of Michael and Alicia's top 10 fast food restaurants.
RoT Radio will return next week with the 203rd full episode. Until then, dial the RoT Rant Line at 213-373-1872 to sound off with your take.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with an episode looking at offseason news and a discussion about overtime rules.

Here's what's on tap in this USC podcast:
USC news items include the speed of Dominic Davis, S&P+ win probabilities and the basketball team's offseason hype.As always, Michael and Alicia dip into the mailbag with listener questions and finish the episode with a game of This or That.
To get involved with the discussion, call into the Reign of Troy Radio Rant Line at 213-373-1872.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with an episode covering a wave a news concerning the LA Coliseum, from naming rights to re-seating.

Here's what's on tap in this USC podcast:
Michael and Alicia open the show running through some of the latest USC news nuggets, including Athlon's preseason Top 25, watch lists, the early signing period and recruiting favorites lists.May has been filled with LA Coliseum developments, so the RoT crew dives into the discussion.Is USC's reported naming rights deal with United Airlines a good thing? What form will the naming rights take?The big controversy surrounding the Coliseum remains the reduction of capacity and re-seating due to the renovations. Is such a large capacity change the right way to go? Is the new Scholarship Club Tower a necessary evil? Are the improvements going to be worth all the trouble? And what role does the Olympics play in all of it?As always, Michael and Alicia dip into the mailbag with listener questions. Topics this week cover the most intriguing incoming freshmen, young players primed for a breakout, returning players ready to make the leap from good to great and changes to contact in practice.
To get involved with the discussion, call into the Reign of Troy Radio Rant Line at 213-373-1872.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a mailbag episode featuring the latest USC Football topics and much more.

Here's what's on tap in this USC podcast:
With the offseason back in the thick of it, Michael and Alicia return to the mailbag for an episode featuring questions from the listerners.Questions include the following: Who will step up in the 2017 season? What will be the big storylines? Will Clancy Pendergast play Wole Betiku at outside linebacker? What goes into the positive/critical nature of covering the Trojans' football team? Moving over to basketball, USC's attendance during the 2017-18 season comes up. Can Andy Enfield's best team and the most anticipated Trojan basketball teams in years finally draw continuous support at the Galen Center?Lastly, the mailbag ventures off-topic, discussing celebrity encounters,biopics and our favorite fast food orders.
RoT Radio will return next week with the 201st full episode. Until then, dial the RoT Rant Line at 213-373-1872 to sound off with your take.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with the 200th full episode, looking at USC's involvement in the NFL Draft.

Here's what's on tap in this USC podcast:
After a couple weeks off, Michael and Alicia catch up with a quick vacation recap.The major news of the week stems from the 2017 NFL Draft, where USC had five players selected and even more undrafted free agents to discuss. What was the biggest surprise of the draft? Did things go as planned? And how much of a mistake did Damien Mama make by opting to leave and then going undrafted?The Trojans landed a couple of new commits on the defensive line since RoT Radio last aired. How big are the additions of Tuli Letuligasenoa and DIllon Faamatau.Moving over to basketball, how are USC fans supposed to process the fact that the Trojans are a legitimate contender with the returns of Chimezie Metu, Bennie Boatwright and Elijah Stewart, along with everyone else? The RoT crew try to get a handle on their expectations.Opening up the mailbag, Michael and Alicia answer your listener questions on NFL salaries, trap games, Kenny Bigelow's status, immediate impact freshmen, season ticket relocation and more.The episode concludes with a game of This or That.
RoT Radio will be back later this week with a midweek podcast. Call into the RoT Rant Line at 213-373-1872 with discussion questions, takes and more.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a USC podcast episode breaking  the spring game down. This brief USC spring game recap episode features Reign of Troy's Michael Castillo, along with special guest Kyle Kensing of various college sports outlets including The Open Man, Athlon and Fan Rag Sports.
Michael and Kyle break down the goings on from the LA Coliseum as the Trojans suited up at their home venue for the first time since winning the Rose Bowl.Who were the big performers? What did Sam Darnold do? Which injured players did fans miss out on? How did the unique 'practice-like' and situational format work as a showcase event? The RoT Crew breaks it all down and looks ahead to a big-time 2017 season that features early matchups against MAC champ Western Michigan, rival Stanford and Big 12 juggernaut Texas.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to discuss the return of USC Football's spring camp, plus this week's Pro Day on campus.

Here's what's on tap in this USC podcast:
Michael and Alicia recorded episode 199 as a pseudo Carcast, from the car following Saturday's scrimmage at USC's Howard Jones Field. What were the big storylines? Which injuries are the most meaningful? What did Clay Helton have to say? The RoT Crew breaks it all down.After weeks of battles, RoT Madness is finally down to its last matchup. It's Ronnie Lott vs. Marcus Allen in the championship. Who should get crowned as the greatest Trojan?Listener questions include an update on USC safety Ykili Ross and how the Trojans will find a way to sort out the depth chart at wide receiver.This or That wraps up the episode, with fried chicken and the hit podcast S-Town as the topics.
RoT Radio will be on a brief hiatus while Alicia is on vacation in France. However, Michael will hold down the fort with a carcast following Saturday's Spring Game at the Coliseum. In the meantime, can call into the RoT Rant Line at 213-373-1872.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to discuss the latest from spring camp, including USC's loss of Viane Talamaivao.

Here's what's on tap in this USC podcast:
The RoT Crew open the episode with some admin thanks to Alicia's impending trip overseas. What possible link to USC football could there be in Paris?Jumping into the big news from spring camp, Michael and Alicia talk through the fallout of Viane Talamaivao's torn bicep, including the rise of midyear enrollee Andrew Voorhees as a result.USC's offensive line conundrum may have found a simple solution with Nico Falah's back injury potentially forcing a move back outside to tackle. Is this a blessing in disguise for the Trojans?Wide receiver Tyler Vaughns has picked up the pace over the last week of spring practice, battling with Michael Pittman for first team reps on the outside. What's changed and what does it mean for USC?In basketball news, Andy Enfield got an extension through 2023 and Bennie Boatwright declared for the NBA Draft. Michael and Alicia sift through the implications of both headlines. The latest results of RoT Madness have the duo debating some juicy Final Four match ups. How much credit does Matt Leinart deserve for his USC success? Is Marcus Allen vs. Junior Seau even a question?This weeks mailbag includes questions on Vavae Malepeai's place in the offense, the battle to line up opposite Iman Marshall, the spring game format and much more.
The next installment of RoT Radio will be a carcast from USC's scrimmage on Saturday, discussing the happenings from Howard Jones Field. To get involved, you can call the RoT Rant & Rave Line at 213-373-1872.

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to chat about the latest from spring camp, including Tayler Katoa's ACL tear.

Here's what's on tap in this USC podcast:
Michael and Alicia kick off Episode 197 with a debate about the ending of NCAA Tournament games, and whether USC's loss to Baylor was more or less heartbreaking than Oregon's Final Four defeat to North Carolina.News items from spring camp include the loss of Tayler Katoa for the season due to a torn ACL, the near return of Cam Smith and Ronald Jones, along with the emergence of Tyler Vaughns at wide receiver.Andy Enfield's Trojan basketball team was dealt a loss Friday with news that Shaqquon Aaron is going to test the waters of the NBA Draft. What's it mean for him and USC?RoT Madness hits the Elite Eight and the RoT Crew breaks down the latest round of matchups, including a difficult Marcus Allen vs. Adoree' Jackson tilt.Lastly, the episode wraps up with mailbag questions and a game of This or That surrounding BBQ, South Carolina and Phish.
RoT Radio will be back on Monday, when Michael and Alicia continue to look at spring camp, recapping it through two weeks. Call into the RoT Rant & Rave Line at 213-373-1872.