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Behind The Caution Tape With CrashLit
by CrashLit
Get the latest on what is happening in Trojan Athletics from USC's #1 sports fan, CrashLit! CrashLit will take you into the latest happening both on and off the playing fields in all sports as well as the big news stories! In addition to discussing the weekly USC sporting events and results, CrashLit will also interview current and former USC athletes in special, one-off episodes.
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S2E51: Baseball Hits 41 Wins and Has Best Home Record Ever
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens by talking about football's game versus Fresno State being moved to a Friday and mentions that talks between USC and Notre Dame have resumed about brining back the rivalry. He then talks about baseball reaching 40 wins and having their best season ever at home. Afterwards, he rants about his dislike for March Madness expanding to 76 teams, before discussing women's tennis's season coming to a close. He then previews track and field and rowing having their Big Ten Championships this week, and also previews women's golf starting the NCAA's this week and where men's golf was assigned for their NCAA draw.
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S2E50: The Spring NCAAs Are Upon Us!
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode discussing the latest recruit for USC Football and who from their front office is leaving. He next talks about baseball's week and why the upcoming four games at home are so important. After that, he talks about how men's volleyball fared in the NCAA's, before doing the same with beach volleyball. From there, the conversation turns to the dual meet against UCLA that track and field hosted, followed by rowing's dual meet against USD. After that, he discusses men's tennis seeing their season end in the NCAA second round, before discussing women's tennis making it to the Sweet 16. Finally, CrashLit ends talking about men's golf in the Big Ten Tournament and where women's golf has been seeded for the NCAA Tournament.
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S2E49: 3 Draft Picks and a Natty
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode discussing which USC players got drafted to the NFL, and which ones signed after it. He then talks about women's water polo winning its eighth national titled USC's 139th overall. After that, he discusses women's golf winning the Big Ten Championship, and then discusses baseball bouncing back after their tough series last weekend. From there, he talks about men's volleyball and beach volleyball fared in their respective MPSF tournaments, and where they will be seeded in their NCAA tournaments. He then previews the upcoming meets for track and field and rowing, before talking about men's and women's tennis taking part in their Big Ten Tournaments. Finally, he ends the episode previewing men's golf taking on the Big Ten Championships this weekend.
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S2E48: Women's Tennis Brings Home a B1G Title
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit does something a little different and opens the episode talking about women's tennis winning the Big Ten title and then previews their path to win the Big Ten Tournament. He next talks about players on football who could be drafted before discussing the latest additions to men's and women's basketball. After that, he highlights the tough week baseball had, before diving into what men's volleyball needs to do in the MPSF Tournament to make the NCAAs. From there, he breaks down beach volleyball's MPSF tournament bracket, and then discusses what's next for lacrosse after ending the season with a win but failing to qualify for the Big Ten Tournament. He then talks about who women's water polo has to go through to win the national championship, and also talks about the highlights from track and field over the weekend. Afterwards, he talks about rowing at the Big Ten Invitational, and also what the Big Ten Tournament holds in store for men's tennis. He also mentions men's golf's win up in Santa Cruz and previews what's to come for women's golf in the Big Ten Championships. Finally, he talks about the latest news from women's volleyball and the addition of the Big Ten Tournament next fall, and the conclusion of soccer's spring season.
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S2E47: First Games at the New Dedeaux
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode by discussing his experience at the Football Fan Appreciation Day, and then discusses who the latest men's basketball player is to enter the transfer portal. He next moves onto which incoming women's basketball players played in the Hoop Summit over the weekend, and baseball bouncing back against Iowa (and his experience being back at Dedeaux Field for games). After that, he talks about men's volleyball splitting with BYU and their pivotal final weekend of the regular season, before discussing the same with beach volleyball after their tournament in SLO. He next discusses lacrosse missing the Big Ten Tournament and what that could mean for the future of the program, and also why he thinks women's water polo could still win it all despite falling in the MPSF Tournament final. He then discusses who from track and field competed last weekend, and previews rowing's next meet. After that, he discusses the big weekends that both men's and women's tennis had, before diving into the next event of men's golf and women's golf getting yet another tournament win. Finally, he ends by discussing the latest in spring action for women's volleyball and soccer before taking questions.
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S2E46: A Top 15 Crosstown Showdown in Westwood
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit starts by talking about football's fan appreciation event this weekend, before diving into the players from men's and women's basketball who have entered the transfer portal. After that, he discusses baseball's tough weekend at UCLA, before diving into men's volleyball sweeping Stanford at home. After that, he discusses beach volleyball nearing the end of its season, and also lacrosse splitting on the road. Next, CrashLit discusses why he thinks women's water polo could win it all this year, and then discusses track and field. After that, CrashLit discusses rowing's latest outing in Tennessee, and then gets into men's tennis. Finally CrashLit ends with women's tennis's latest wins, and also highlights who soccer faces this weekend on their spring schedule.
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S2E45: A Drive Down To Columbia
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit starts by discussing football's fan appreciation event next week, before discussing his trip down to Columbia to see women's basketball face South Carolina in the 2nd round of March Madness. He then talks about baseball's recent games and upcoming schedule, before turning his attention to men's volleyball's results. He next turns to beach volleyball's latest results as the season gets closer to ending, After that, he discusses lacrosse's struggles, and why they need to find momentum before the end of the season. He next talks about how women's water polo controls their fate in terms of winning the MPSF regular season title and securing the #1 seed in the conference tournament. After that, he talks about men's swim and dive's finish in the NCAA's and track and field starting outdoor season at home. Next, he discusses rowing's latest results and gives the latest from men's and women's tennis. Finally, he talks about how men's and women's golf have been faring, and the exciting matchup women's volleyball has to open the 2026 season.
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S2E44: Madness and Walk Offs
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit starts by talking about the latest recruiting news from football and also gives his thoughts on Matt Leinart's refusal to let anyone wear his retired #11 jersey. He then talks about who men's basketball got to commit, and which coach is leaving the staff to take over Cal State Bakersfield. Next, CrashLit women's basketball advancing past Clemson in March Madness and previews their rematch against South Carolina (and also reveals he's driving down to Columbia tonight). CrashLit then talks about baseball staying hot and men's volleyball sweeping Jessup. After MVB, CrashLit discusses beach volleyball's last wins and who they play in Austin this weekend. Next up, he talks about lacrosse struggling on the road against two of the best teams in the country, and then discusses why he women's water polo has a case to be the #1 team in the country. He then talks about how women's swim and dive finished at NCAAs and previews the men's swim and dive that is happening this week. He previews track and field starting at home, and also rowing's next event. CrashLit also previews men's golf and highlights the massive accomplishments of women's golf. Finally, CrashLit gives updates on how men's and women's tennis are faring before discussing the spring calendars of women's volleyball and soccer.
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S2E43: Harry Ruiz on Broadcasting for USC & the Raiders
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_Harry Ruiz, the Spanish radio play-by-play voice for both USC Football and the Raiders, joins CrashLit to talk about his experiences calling games for the Trojans and Raiders, as well as his other responsibilities for Las Vegas, and why he is excited for the upcoming USC season. CrashLit and Harry also discuss his start in broadcasting as well as what it has been like for him to be a father (originally recorded 3/15/2026).Follow Harry on Instagram @harry_ruiz
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S2E42: Baseball Makes History
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode talking about USC football's pro day, before discussing the end of men's basketball season and women's basketball making March Madness. He then talks about baseball making history and also seeing their streak come to an end, before discussing men's volleyball getting back in the win column. Next, he discusses beach volleyball's weekend in Florida and lacrosse opening Big Ten play. After that, CrashLit discusses women's water polo's performance on their road trip and also swim and dive in the home stretch of the season. After, he discusses track and field ending indoor season and transitioning to outdoor season. Finally, he ends the episode discussing the latest results from men's and women's tennis, and the recent results from men's and women's golf.
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S2E41: 100 Episodes
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_In the 100th episode of Behind The Caution Tape, CrashLit thanks viewers for their support before discussing who football will open the season against in Week 0 and some thoughts on spring ball. He next dives into men's basketball finishing the season with 7 straight losses, and if he thinks women's basketball will dance after an early Big Ten Tournament exit. Next, he talks about baseball starting the season 15-0, before diving into men's volleyball returning to action last week. He then talks about beach volleyball staying hot, and then discusses lacrosse's wins at home and the start of Big Ten play. Next, CrashLit talks about women's water polo's 3 wins at the Convergence Tournament and also the final stretches for both swim and dive and track and field. CrashLit then discusses rowing's dual win over UCLA, before discussing the latest results from both men's and women's tennis and also previewing men's and women's golf returning to action.
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S2E40: Sneaking Back Home For Hoops
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode by talking about Chad Baker-Mazara departing the men's basketball team and the fallout surrounding as the team dropped its fifth consecutive game over the weekend. He next talks about women's basketball losing its last three games to end the regular season and their path to winning the Big Ten Tournament this week in Indianapolis. Next, CrashLit discusses the USC football alums at the NFL Combine, and some interesting news at center. He then talks about baseball getting a sweep on the road at Cal Poly, before previewing men's volleyball against UCLA. Next, CrashLit highlights beach volleyball having a perfect weekend at home, and then talks about lacrosse's road win at ASU. He then moves to women's water polo picking up a dub, before highlighting the latest conference championship news from swim and dive and track and field. He briefly previews rowing's dual meet with UCLA, and then closes out with the latest from men's and women's tennis.
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S2E39: First Week in Virginia
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit starts by talking about all the football coaching hires being made official and also who threw out the first pitch at baseball on Friday. He then gets into men's basketball's rough week, and why the final four games are so important. Next, he discusses women's basketball's six=game winning streak coming to an end, and what the final two games mean for the team. He discusses baseball getting off to its best start since 2015, and then gets into how beach volleyball played in Hawaii. Next up, CrashLit discusses lacrosse splitting their games this week, and then discusses women's water polo in their first conference game of the season. After that, he talks about swim and dive in their Big Ten Championships, and then does the same with track and field. Finally, he discusses rowing's scrimmage and how both men's and women's tennis fared this past week before taking questions.
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S2E38: Thrillers on the Hardwood
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode by discussing his move to Virginia before diving into the finalized coaching staff for USC football and when both the HOCO and Parents' Weekend will occur. He then discusses men's basketball's loss at Ohio State and their big games coming up this week. CrashLit then moves into women's basketball continuing to stay hot, and highlights their tough upcoming games. Next, CrashLit talks about baseball sweeping Pepperdine and being back at Dedeaux Field after playing off campus for two years. Next, CrashLit discusses men's volleyball splitting their series with UC Irvine and then previews beach volleyball's first slate of opponents to open the season. He then talks about lacrosse's homestand and first road trip, before breaking down the latest news from women's water polo. CrashLit then discusses the latest from track and field, and then talks about women's swim and dive getting ready for its Big Ten Championships. He highlights rowing's upcoming scrimmage and also breaks down men's tennis getting a win over Pepperdine. Finally, CrashLit previews the two schools women's tennis faces before congratulating women's golf on winning their latest tournament.
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S2E37: MVB Dubs and the New Dedeaux Field
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode discussing Beong-Soo Kim being named USC's 13th president. He then discusses Sam Darnold and the three other Trojans who won the Super Bowl yesterday, before discussing Eric Henderson leaving USC amid defensive coaching changes. Next, he discusses what men's basketball needs to work on, before discussing the hot streak women's basketball is on. He also talks about baseball getting to be back at Dedeaux Field this season, and the events he went to there over the weekend. CrashLit then turns his attention to men's volleyball's two wins this week and upcoming matches, and also mentions the highlights of beach volleyball's MPSF Media Day last week. Next, CrashLit discusses lacrosse winning their first game at Rawlinson Stadium, before highlighting wins from women's water polo and swim and dive. CrashLit also talks about track and field having another big weekend, before turning his attention to the wins by men's tennis, and then finishes by discussing women's golf's latest placement in their tournament.
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S2E36: USC Beach VB at MPSF Media Day
CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit attends the MPSF Beach Volleyball Media Day in Costa Mesa on Monday to cover the USC Beach Volleyball team. After discussing the overlying themes from the day and the teams in attendance, CrashLit dives deeper into the Trojans. He highlights their press conference, and also speaks one-on-one with head coach Dain Blanton and student-athletes Ashley Pater and Kennedy Coakley. After each interview, CrashLit gives his thoughts and overall preseason assessment of the team heading into the 2026 season. (Originally recorded on 2/2/2026, press conference and interviews are all from 2/2/2026).Be sure to follow all three on Instagram: Dain Blanton @dainblanton, Ashley Pater @ashleypater86 & ashleypaterbeachvb, and Kennedy Coakley @kennedycoakley
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S2E35: A Top 10 Upset
CrashLit Forever Merch: https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnPDyDF6H6I9HJ4Bgbk8duO2LxgvcEj1vMgdhnQn8BewzMpQYvBi6a9KTdmg8_aem_H2PTobiCgruhSjx91AMxmgCrashLit starts by giving his thoughts on USC's football schedule and why they don't have a 12th opponent yet. He also talks about Gary Patterson's introductory press conference and the football coaches that may stay and leave on either side of the ball. He next recaps men's basketball's split this week, before diving into women's basketball getting two big wins, including an upset over Iowa. Next, CrashLit highlights men's volleyball's five set thriller over Ohio State and their matches coming up this week. He then talks about the alumni game coming up for baseball and the latest on Dedeaux Field. He also talks about beach volleyball having their media day in Costa Mesa (which he will be covering), and then discusses lacrosse's first game in Rawlinson stadium on Sunday. He talks about women's water polo playing down in La Jolla this weekend, before breaking down the highlight results from track and field. CrashLit then breaks down swim and dive's latest news, and then gets into the latest news from mens and women's tennis. Finally, CrashLit ends the episode talking about men's and women's golf.
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S2E34: A Tough Night At Galen
CrashLit talks first about Gary Patterson being hired as the new defensive coordinator and other changes to the defensive staff. He also discusses the latest news on the CFP format and the Big Ten's schedule release tomorrow. He then talks about men's basketball splitting their games this week, and women's basketball struggling on the road. Next, CrashLit discusses the new associate head coach for women's volleyball and the latest results for men's volleyball. He then recaps women's water polo's big weekend, and also highlights how track and field performed in Lubbock. The next team CrashLit discusses is swim and dive having to face UCLA, before discussing how men's and women's tennis fared in their respective ITA Kickoffs. Finally, CrashLit discusses the latest results for both men's and women's golf.
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S2E33: 4 Straight Days at Galen
CrashLit starts the episode talking about Husan Longstreet's decision to transfer to LSU, USC's discussions to hire Gary Patterson as the new defensive coordinator, and also the fact all five of last year's starting offensive linemen will return for USC football. He then breaks down USC's win against Maryland and loss against Purdue in men's basketball, and why the upcoming games are important. He next discusses women's basketball losing to Maryland and beating Purdue, and why having Kennedy Smith back was huge in the win versus the Boilermakers. Next, CrashLit breaks down men's volleyball's latest wins and upcoming match, before doing the same for women's water polo, who kicked off their season on Friday. CrashLit also discusses track and field's big weekend in Spokane, before noting the tough weekend swim and dive had. CrashLit then talks about men's tennis falling to USD, and women's tennis starting their season 3-0. Finally, CrashLit previews men's golf in El Niguel, and women's golf facing UCLA in La Quinta.
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S2E32: MVB Starts Off With A Dub
CrashLit opens the episode talking about Husan Longstreet heading into the transfer portal and USC football's search for a new defensive coordinator. He then talks about the end of men's basketball's longest road trip all season, and also dives into the tough week for women's basketball. Next, he talks about men's volleyball's season-opening win, before previewing women's water polo. CrashLit also talks about swim and dive's successful weekend as well as men's tennis starting on Sunday. He moves into women's tennis before finishing talking about men's golf resuming.
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S2E31: From San Antonio to Westwood
CrashLit starts by talking about the Alamo Bowl loss to TCU before discussing offseason news with regards to transfers the Trojans have picked up and what the defensive coordinator search will look like. He then moves onto men's basketball's loss to Michigan, and how the team can bounce back on the remainder of their road trip. He then talk about women's basketball splitting their two games on the road and how they can recover going forward. Finally, CrashLit previews the start of men's volleyball, swim and dive resuming, and also men's tennis playing their first dual matches of the season.
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S2E30: India Otto: USC's Most Beloved "Walk-On"
India Otto joins CrashLit to talk about her journey to join the USC women's basketball program, as a walk-on, and how she actually earned a scholarship. CrashLit asks her how she embraced not playing much, but also what it was like to experience a coaching change and see the work head coach Lindsay Gottlieb put in during her first two years with the program. CrashLit also asks India about her fifth and final season with the program, when JuJu Watkins joined and the team made it to the Elite Eight and get to play in March Madness. Finally CrashLit asks her about what it was like to be a part of the staff last season and now what it is like to attend games as a fan. (Originally recorded 12/16/2025).You can follow India on Instagram @india_otto
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S2E29: No More Notre Dame (Like WTF?)
CrashLit opens the episode by ranting about his frustration over USC and Notre Dame failing to agree on a deal to continue their rivalry, and why he's more upset with the Trojans than the Fighting Irish. He then previews the Alamo Bowl and then moves into men's basketball's date with Michigan on the road. Next, he previews women's basketball's ranked matchups on the road this week and talks about which coach from women's volleyball will be departing the staff for a new opportunity.
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S2E28: Jeff Schneider on the Legal Side of College Sports
CrashLit is joined by USC Executive Director, Center for Sports, Entertainment, Media & Technology Law, and Adjunct Professor of Law Jeff Schneider to talk about some of the legal issues that have been making news in college athletics. CrashLit asks Jeff about a variety of these issues and what their implications are for the sport over the next five to ten years. Jeff discusses the House Settlement, player eligibility lawsuits, intervention from Congress, the moving of the college football season, private capital, a potential Super League, and what he thinks college football could like in the very near future. (Originally recorded 12/9/2025)Follow Jeff on Instagram @schneije
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S2E27: A Trip To The Bay
CrashLit starts the episode by talking about the polarizing resignings of USC football players and why Mark Bowman will be critical at tight end next year. He also talks about defensive D'Anton Lynn amid all the rumors of him going to Penn State. CrashLit then discusses men's basketball's wins this week and their addition of guard Kam Woods midseason to the roster, and why they played UCSC. He also talks about women's basketball's two wins, including his trip up to the Bay to watch them play Cal yesterday. Next, CrashLit talks about London Wijay of women's volleyball being an AVCA Honorable Mention, before recapping covering men's volleyball at MPSF Media Day in Costa Mesa.
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S2E26: USC MVB Goes to MPSF Media Day
CrashLit heads into Costa Mesa to cover USC men's volleyball at the first ever MPSF Men's Volleyball Media at the Costa Mesa Marriott. CrashLit recaps the general themes that all ten teams present touched on (and asks USC alum Josh Friedman - now at Menlo - a question). He then dives in to what head coach Jeff Nygaard and senior outside hitter Dillon Klein spoke about, both during their press conference and in their one-on-one interviews with CrashLit. (Episode originally recorded on 12/15/2025, all interviews and press conferences from 12/15/2025)You can follow Coach Nygaard @jwnygaard and Dillon Klein @killondlein on Instagram.
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S2E25: It's Raining Cats & Dogs at Galen
CrashLit opens the episode by congratulating Makai Lemon for winning the Biletnikoff Award, and then discusses some other news in football, including a new non-conference opponent. CrashLit next talks about men's basketball's recent results and who they play next week. He also discusses women's basketball's loss to UConn, and where the team goes from here. He then discusses who made the AVCA All-Pacific Region Team from women's volleyball before announcing his plans to attend men's volleyball MPSF media days later today in Costa Mesa.
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S2E24: Courtney Conlogue: The Face of a Generation of Surfers
Courtney Conlogue, the former back-to-back world #2 runner up of the World Surf League and 2019 Woman of the Year Inductee for the Surf Walk of Fame, joins CrashLit for a special episode of Behind The Caution Tape to discuss how she fell in love with surfing at such a young age, and what led her to become one of the most dominant and influential surfers of her generation. CrashLit asks Courtney about breaking through while also attending Sage Hill School, and also about what it was like to first compete on the Championship Tour, and what her experience was like during her decade-plus run competing. CrashLit then asks Courtney about her induction into the Surf Walk of Fame, before asking about her experiences coaching and trying big wave surfing and paddle boarding, as well as her business ventures. (Originally recorded 12/4/2025)Follow Courtney on Instagram @courtneyconlogue
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S2E23: Dancing & Hoops
CrashLit starts by talking about USC football's number 1 ranked recruiting class and why recruiting SoCal talent was critical to it under general manager Chad Bowden. He also talks a little bit about the CFP bracket before previewing USC's bowl game against TCU. He then talks about men's basketball's first two Big Ten games, and why he is intrigued by their two games next week. Next, CrashLit discusses women's basketball earning two more wins at Galen, and then previews the matchup with #1 ranked UConn this weekend. He talks about women's volleyball hosting and getting knocked out of the NCAA's by Cal Poly, and what it means for the season as a whole. He then talks about men's water polo, who ultimately fell short of a national title. CrashLit then discusses the postseason awards Maribel Flores earned for soccer, and what the team will look like next season. Finally CrashLit discusses the schedule releases by both baseball and men's tennis.
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S2E22: José Mota's Baseball Career On The Field & In The Booth
Dodgers bilingual broadcaster José Mota joins CrashLit on Behind The Caution Tape to talk about his career both playing and broadcasting. CrashLit asks José about growing up going to Dodger Stadium to watch his father play and coach, to playing and winning a College World Series with Cal State Fullerton to turning pro and entering the major leagues. CrashLit then asks José about his life as a broadcaster and asks him about all the memories he made in his 20 years working for the Los Angeles Angels. CrashLit and José then talk about José joining the Dodgers broadcasting team in 2022, and what it has meant to him to return to a franchise that he spent so much time around as a kid, and what it was like to be a part of the last two World Series with the Dodgers. (Originally recorded 12/2/2025).Follow José on Instagram @josemota05
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S2E21: A Bruin Slaughter
CrashLit starts by talking about football's win over UCLA and what bowl game he thinks the team will go to. He then talks about men's basketball winning the Maui Invitational and previews their start to Big Ten play. Next, he discusses why he was impressed with women's basketball's wins last week, and who will be returning to Galen last year since leaving the program. He then talks about women's volleyball ending the season with four straight wins and previews them hosting the NCAA's. Finally, CrashLit previews men's water polo's draw to win the NCAA and bring home another national title to USC.
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S2E20: Taking Care of Business in Galen
CrashLit congratulates men's water polo on winning the MPSF tournament and earning the #1 seed in the NCAA tournament. He then talks about football's loss at Oregon, gives his thoughts on the direction of the program, and then previews the Crosstown Showdown versus UCLA. He next moves to men's basketball's win over Troy and previews their tournament in Maui. He then talks about women's basketball's results last week, and why they need to be dominant against their next two opponents at home. He then talks about women's volleyball's two wins, and why it is important for them to win out. He then breaks down men's water polo's three wins to claim the MPSF tournament title. Next, he discusses swim and dive's events over the week, and then talks about the notable results from women's tennis in the NCAA's. He then talks about men's volleyball's latest fall season action, and then discusses coaching additions and promotions for baseball.
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S2E19: A Crazy Hoco Rampage
CrashLit opens the episode by recapping football's hoco win over Iowa and previews the game against Oregon. He also talks about athletic director Jen Cohen's monthly State of Troy newsletter and the points she made about USC's positions on the Big Ten's private capital deal and USC's non-conference football scheduling. He then talks about men's basketball beating Illinois State at Intuit Dome and how they looked before discussing their matchup with Troy. He then talks about women's basketball losing The Real SC game to South Carolina, and what can be learned from it before the Trojans next hit the road. He moves into volleyball's hoco split this weekend, before discussing why the final stretch of the season is so important. Next, CrashLit talks about men's water polo losing the regular season finale to UCLA and what comes next with the MPSF Tournament. CrashLit then goes onto preview swim and dive, before discussing who from men's and women's tennis qualified for the NCAA Individual Championships. CrashLit next talks about cross country's season ending and the opponents that men's volleyball played in fall ball action. He ends the episode by discussing baseball's latest game in the Cardinal and Gold World Series and beach volleyball's final fall tournament before teasing a surprise guest joining him in a couple of weeks.
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S2E18: Parents Weekend On The Field
CrashLit starts by recapping his Parents Weekend experience on the field and USC's win over Northwestern. He also previews the Iowa game before giving his thoughts on what Lincoln Riley has said about leaving USC and also shares some news on the latest from the Big Ten's private capital deal, that USC (along with Michigan) is currently opposed to. He then talks about men's basketball's two wins this week (and being courtside with Woo Hoo Sue) before discussing the team playing at Intuit Dome this week. He then starts recapping women's basketball's two wins and what the NC State win in Charlotte says about the program, and why the game against South Carolina at Crypto.com Arena is a high stakes matchup. Next, CrashLit talks about women's volleyball being on a hot streak, and the implications of hosting Nebraska in a sold out Galen Center on Sunday. After confirming that soccer was left out of the NCAA Tournament, CrashLit highlights key players who made All-Big Ten teams, before mentioning the final fall season rankings of the men's and women's golf teams. He then recaps how swim and dive fared on their Arizona trip, before talking about the latest players to qualify from men's and women's tennis. CrashLit also previews cross country NCAA West Regional on Friday, before discussing the latest fall ball news from baseball, men's volleyball and beach volleyball.
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S2E17: Knocking Off The Bruins
CrashLit breaks down the Nebraska game before previewing the first games for both men's and women's basketball. He then talks about women's volleyball staying hot, and soccer's season likely coming to an end. Next, CrashLit discusses men's water polo's two wins at home this weekend and what they mean for the conference race. He then discusses women's golf in Atlanta, and also previews swim and dive's next two meets this weekend. He then discusses the latest from men's and women's tennis, before recapping cross country at the Big Ten Championships. CrashLit finishes the episode by talking about baseball's fall ball action in Las Vegas, men's volleyball's first fall tournament, and also previews beach volleyball going to Alabama.
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S2E16: Brad Keller Hits 100 Wins
CrashLit starts by talking about how USC and Michigan blocked the Big Ten's private capital proposal before previewing football's matchup at Nebraska. He then recaps what he saw while watching men's basketball face GCU on the road. CrashLit moves to women's volleyball's two wins this week, including head coach Brad Keller's 100th win as the leader of the program. He then pivots to soccer, and what they need to do in the Big Ten Tournament to make the NCAAs. Next, CrashLit previews the big matchups for men's water polo this week, before turning his attention to men's golf's latest performance and women's golf's final fall tournament. The next teams CrashLit talks about are men's and women's tennis, and the notable finishes for them in the ITA Southwest Regional Championships. He then jumps into talking about cross country's latest performance, and then discusses rowing's first event of the year. Finally, CrashLit highlights how lacrosse had an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday, and concludes with the notable finish in beach volleyball's latest fall tournament.
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S2E15: Was This The Last Time?
CrashLit starts the episode by recapping his first time in South Bend and talks about what went wrong for football against the Irish. He then gives his thoughts on the rivalry potentially going away, before discussing the latest news on the Big Ten's proposed private capital deal. CrashLit next talks about men's basketball first exhibition game, and who they play next. The next team CrashLit discusses is women's volleyball, who got two big wins on the road this week. CrashLit then highlights the importance of the final match for soccer, who are looking to keep their season alive. CrashLit also highlight's the big wins men's water polo earned, including at UCLA this weekend, before touching on men's golf's next tournament. He then moves onto women's golf and their latest result. He mentions swim and dive's latest meet, before getting into which players on men's tennis are currently competing. He then highlights notable results from women's tennis, including the player who just punched her ticket to the NCAA Singles Championships. CrashLit also recaps cross country's latest meet last weekend and highlights rowing's first meet coming up this weekend. He ends the episode by talking about beach volleyball's next tournament and lacrosse's intraquad scrimmage.
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S2E14: A Classic Rose Bowl Clash at the Coli
CrashLit starts by talking about the latest news regarding Mark Sanchez before diving into the football team's impressive win over Michigan. He next previews the upcoming trip to Notre Dame. Next, CrashLit talks about the latest news from men's and women's basketball, before talking about what women's volleyball needs to do to right the ship. He then talks about soccer losing to road matches and what they need to do to gain momentum in the final stretch of the season. CrashLit next moves onto previewing men's water polo's next two games, before talking about men's golf's tournament win and women's golf's next tournament. He moves to recapping swim and dive's weekend at Uytengsu, and then talks about the latest news from men's and women's tennis. The next sport CrashLit discusses is cross country and their next meet, before talking about the rowing team's recently announced schedule. Finally CrashLit talks about beach volleyball and lacrosse in fall action, before taking questions from listeners.
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S2E13: The Return of Lindsey Miller
CrashLit starts the episode by discussing the altercation and arrest of Mark Sanchez in Indianapolis, before previewing the football team's matchup against Michigan in a sold-out Coliseum. He also discusses Big Ten Basketball Media Days in Chicago. He then turns to discuss women's volleyball (and Lindsey Miller's return) and what they need to do to get back in the win column. He next talks about soccer's road win at Oregon, and then moves to taking about men's water polo's first weekend of conference play. Next, CrashLit talks about how the men's golf team is faring in their tournament in Dallas, before previewing swim and dive's first event of the year. He then previews the next tournament for men's tennis and highlights a key player from the women's tennis team. Finally, CrashLit recaps cross country's latest performance before highlighting the fall schedules and upcoming games for lacrosse and beach volleyball. CrashLit also answers listener questions at the end of the episode.
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S2E12: The USC Psycho is on a Hot Streak
Roy Nwaisser aka the USC Psycho joins CrashLit to talk about how his famous streak of over 400 straight USC football games started, and how he has kept it over the years. CrashLit also asks Roy about some of his favorite moments, including seeing USC win national championships in 2003 and 2004. CrashLit also asks Roy about his tailgates, his other notable gamey memories, his cameo in the Trojan War documentary, and his thoughts on the Notre Dame rivalry. Finally, CrashLit and Roy talk about the second half of the USC football season and the other Trojan sports teams he goes and supports.Be sure to follow Roy on social media @uscpsycho
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S2E11: A B1G Win for Soccer
Be sure to check out the deals CrashLit promoted at the following link: https://mydeals.page/18eqCrashLit opens by discussing JuJu Watkins' announcement to sit out the upcoming basketball season. He then recaps the football game at Illinois, and talks about the reports of Netflix trying to get the Notre Dame game. Next, he recaps women's volleyball's first Big Ten matches on the road, and previews players with USC ties who will be coming to Galen Center this weekend. He then talks about soccer's impressive weekend, and how they can keep the momentum going on Friday at Oregon. CrashLit then recaps men's water polo's weekend, and what they need to do with MPSF play looming. He then highlights men's golf's upcoming tournament, and women's golf's tournament win. He then highlights notable results from both men's and women's tennis, before recapping cross country's latest meet and lacrosse's first fall ball game.
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S2E10: I Saw Spartans and Tigers This Weekend
Be sure to check out the deals CrashLit promoted at the following link: https://mydeals.page/18eqCrashLit starts by recapping football's win over Michigan State and then discusses their upcoming game at Illinois. He then previews the Big Ten schedules for both men's and women's basketball. He next moves onto women's volleyball, and how he thinks they will do with Big Ten play looming. He next recaps soccer's road trip, and previews the upcoming home games. CrashLit then talks about men's water polo in the Overnight MPSF Invitational, and their games next week. He then moves on to talking about men's golf's finish in New Mexico, before discussing the upcoming events for women's golf, men's tennis, women's tennis, and cross country, before ending the episode previewing lacrosse's fall ball schedule.
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S2E9: WVB Goes Back to Gersten
CrashLit starts by recapping football's win at Purdue and then previews the Big Ten home opener versus Michigan State. He then talks about women's volleyball going back to LMU for two matches, and previews who they face next week at home. Next, he discusses soccer's Big Ten opener and upcoming first road trip. Next, he recaps men's water polo getting a win at UCI, and their return to Uytengsu this weekend. Next, he recaps men's golf's tournament win, and women's golf's third place finish. He then discusses the highlight results of women's tennis in The Bay, before highlighting the upcoming Alumni Relays for swim and dive.Be sure to also catch CrashLit on Tuesdays with WeAreSC.com and Tuesdays and Sundays with USC at The Voice of College Football.
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S2E8: Welcome Back, Clay Helton!
CrashLit starts by thanking the baseball team for his new jersey they gifted him, and then dives into Clay Helton's return to the Coliseum with Georgia Southern. He next turns to women's volleyball's big weekend at Galen Center, and their upcoming week at LMU. He next recaps soccer's tough loss to Stanford, and how they can rebound versus UW in their Big Ten opener. He nexts recaps men's water polo's two wins and previews their next game at UCI. He then turns to the men's and women's golf teams opening up in their first tournaments of the year, before taking questions from listeners.
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S2E7: School is Back, and so are Fall Sports
CrashLit opens by talking about football's massive win over Missouri State, and why he was impressed with all aspects of the Trojans at the Coliseum. He then previews the game versus Georgia Southern and the return of Clay Helton. He also talks about the latest news in the Notre Dame controversy, and weighs in on what he thinks USC should do. He also talks about the latest news from the House Settlement, and what sports are part of the revenue sharing, before discussing his excitement for Kilian O'Connor being named the starting center. He then discusses women's volleyball's two wins this weekend, who has impressed so far, and why he thinks this weekend will be a good test. CrashLit then moves to men's water polo, and recaps their wins in La Jolla before their first games back in LA. Next, he recaps cross country's first meet before answering listener questions. Finally, CrashLit recaps soccer's tie with Portland and their massive match versus Stanford on Thursday.
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S2E6: Lindsey Miller on USC, Purdue, and Overcoming Injuries
USC women's volleyball alum and current Purdue middle blocker Lindsey Miller joins CrashLit to talk about how she initially was looking at playing softball in college before ultimately falling in love with volleyball in high school. She details what led her to choose first Notre Dame, then USC, before transferring to Purdue for her graduate year. She also details overcoming an injury and some of her favorite moments with USC, while also talking about coming back to USC when Purdue travels to Galen Center on October 4.Be sure to follow Lindsey on Instagram @linzy._.miller
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S2E5: The Birthday Pod
CrashLit might be 23 today, but that ain't stopping him from getting in the studio!He opens by previewing football's first game from Missouri State, and what he thinks the team needs to do to be successful. He then moves onto soccer, where he discusses their latest two victories and who's up next at Rawlinson Stadium. Next, CrashLit previews women's volleyball's first two matches of the year, and what he expects from the team this season. He then turns his attention to men's water polo's first four games, before previewing cross country in their first meet at Pepperdine. Finally, CrashLit talks about men's basketball's non-conference schedule, and which games intrigue him the most.
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S2E4: There's a New Stadium on Campus!
CrashLit starts the first Monday Rundown of Season 2 by talking about the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Rawlinson Stadium before diving into the soccer team's first win in its new home venue and recalls his experience there. He lists who from football made a preseason watchlist, and why those players need to perform. He then moves to women's volleyball, and talks about what USC will need to do to get past the Round of 32 and also highlights key moments from Big Ten Volleyball Media Days. He next gets into men's water polo taking part in the first MPSF Media Days for men's water polo and talks about their first games coming up in a couple weekends. Finally, CrashLit talks about cross country and their upcoming first meet at Pepperdine..
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S2E3: USC WVB Takes On Big Ten VB Media Days
(Originally recorded on 4/29/2025, interviews and press conference from 4/29/2025)CrashLit travels to Chicago to cover the USC women's volleyball team at Big Ten Volleyball Media Days at the Big Ten Network Studio. CrashLit starts by recapping before diving into what USC said and what head coach Brad Keller, redshirt sophomore middle blocker Leah Ford and redshirt junior outside hitter Adonia Faumuina said. CrashLit recaps both USC's press conference with the media as well as during the one-on-one sit down interviews he secured with Keller, Ford and Faumuina. After each interview, CrashLit gives his thoughts and talks about why he is excited for the upcoming season, which kicks off on August 29th at home versus Denver on B1G+.On Instagram, be sure to follow Brad Keller @coachbradkeller, Leah Ford @leahf_24, and Adonia Faumuina @adoniafaumuina
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S2E2: Ethan Hedges Talks USC and Turning Pro
USC baseball alum and recent Colorado Rockies draftee and two-way player Ethan Hedges joins CrashLit on Behind The Caution Tape to talk about what his selection into the Rockies organization and his experience playing professional baseball so far. CrashLit also asks Ethan about his time at USC, and what it was like to make the NCAAs and be a two-way player in his final year as a Trojan. CrashLit also asks Ethan about his goals for pro ball before giving him the floor to thank the Trojan Family.You can follow Ethan on Instagram @ethanhedgs
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Get the latest on what is happening in Trojan Athletics from USC's #1 sports fan, CrashLit! CrashLit will take you into the latest happening both on and off the playing fields in all sports as well as the big news stories! In addition to discussing the weekly USC sporting events and results, CrashLit will also interview current and former USC athletes in special, one-off episodes.
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