EPISODE · Oct 10, 2023 · 2H
Helium Boys: USC is 6-0 after 3OT win, but are the Trojans progressing each week?
from Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion · host USCFootball.com - Ryan Abraham, 247Sports, USC, USC Trojans, USC football, College Football
Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino return with the Helium Boys Podcast following a wild 3OT battle between USC and Arizona. The Helium Boys react to the Trojans' 43-41 triple overtime win over the Wildcats where a slow start and continued flaws nearly cost USC its pristine record and likely would have if Superman Caleb Williams didn't put the team on his back.Shotgun and Chris discuss the notable takeaways, including who is to blame and what needs to be fixed to get USC heading in the right direction after three subpar performances in a row. They open with the 'Two-Minute Drill' giving their initial reactions to the Trojans' late-night victory in the Coliseum.The duo then breaks down the hold-your-breath and hold-your-beer moments with Stock Up/Stock Down, discussing who impressed, including the Heisman Trophy winner making a push for No. 2 by using his legs and a handful of defenders that stood out. The Helium Boys also look into what stocks took a hit over the weekend such as the physicality in the trenches, particularly on the offensive side of the ball.Chris and Shotgun also look at the Trojans' upcoming rivalry matchup as they head halfway across the country to take on Notre Dame in South Bend this weekend. The Helium Boys also answer your USC mailbag questions, which cover a number of varied topics from the defense and missed tackles to Caleb Williams and offensive playcalling.Finally, the podcast concludes with the "Take It or Leave It" section centered around things from USC's triple-overtime win, including special teams play and the new overtime format, as well as sugary concoctions that may have to change their formulas in California. The Helium Boys also give their score predictions for the USC-Notre Dame matchup (4:30 p.m. PDT) from Indiana this weekend.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojans basketball and football teams.
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Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino return with the Helium Boys Podcast following a wild 3OT battle between USC and Arizona. The Helium Boys react to the Trojans' 43-41 triple overtime win over the Wildcats where a slow start and continued flaws nearly cost USC its pristine record and likely would have if Superman Caleb Williams didn't put the team on his back.Shotgun and Chris discuss the notable takeaways, including who is to blame and what needs to be fixed to get USC heading in the right direction after three subpar performances in a row. They open with the 'Two-Minute Drill' giving their initial reactions to the Trojans' late-night victory in the Coliseum.The duo then breaks down the hold-your-breath and hold-your-beer moments with Stock Up/Stock Down, discussing who impressed, including the Heisman Trophy winner making a push for No. 2 by using his legs and a handful of defenders that stood out. The Helium Boys also look into what stocks took a hit over the weekend such as the physicality in the trenches, particularly on the offensive side of the ball.Chris and Shotgun also look at the Trojans' upcoming rivalry matchup as they head halfway across the country to take on Notre Dame in South Bend this weekend. The Helium Boys also answer your USC mailbag questions, which cover a number of varied topics from the defense and missed tackles to Caleb Williams and offensive playcalling.Finally, the podcast concludes with the "Take It or Leave It" section centered around things from USC's triple-overtime win, including special teams play and the new overtime format, as well as sugary concoctions that may have to change their formulas in California. The Helium Boys also give their score predictions for the USC-Notre Dame matchup (4:30 p.m. PDT) from Indiana this weekend.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojans basketball and football teams.
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