The We Are SC Show: Recent Episodes
Erik McKinney & Scott Schrader
Hosted by WeAreSC.com's Erik McKinney, Scott Schrader, and their team of USC Football insiders, the WeAreUSC show covers everything in the world of University of Southern California Trojans sports and recruiting.
On this week’s “Inside the Trojans’ Huddle”, panelists Marc Kulkin, Chris Arledge, Kevin Bruce, and Greg Katz discusses the pro and cons to the four announced kickoff times, the early June date for the return of Salute to Troy, a new alternative Traveler name, where the recruiting class of 2023 will rank in USC annuals, explosive Musings with Arledge commentary, predicting future major announcements, and viewer questions and panel answers.
The first quarter of ITTH is devoted to the panel’s pro and con reactions to the four announced kickoff times. With the first three kickoff times in September now set as well as a Friday night game in early November, how does that affect the fans in terms of comfortability, weather, importance, and general attendance? There is some agreement on the times, but the panel does find universal agree when it comes to those 7:30 p.m. Saturday kickoffs and those 6:30 p.m. Friday night games.
In the second quarter, the panel discusses the return of the once popular preseason public celebration called Salute to Troy. However, there is a twist to the return of this all-you-can-eat and football program spirit builder. Instead of the past tradition of holding the Spirt of Troy a week or two before the opening game of the season in the heat of late August, it has been decided that Salute to Troy will be held at the beginning of summer on June 18. A good idea? A bad idea? The Huddle panel certainly has its opinions on why the move revolves around one particular vital necessity of college football.
For halftime, the panel attempts to answer the question that if the Trojans’ famous mascot horse, Traveler, had a name change, what name change would each panelist suggest? Chris Arledge has his usual opinion on such matters while Greg Katz actually has a reasonable suggestion for a name change.
In the Huddle’s third quarter, the panel discusses the possibility that Lincoln Riley’s second recruiting class, the class of 2023, could rank among the great USC recruiting classes of all-time. Will it happen, or will the class of 2023 fall short? What additions to the class of 2023 will it take to become a legendary haul? Panelists point out that while on paper super recruiting classes of the past have led to national championships, not all great classes have reached their potential as former Trojans’ linebacker great Kevin Bruce points out.
For the lighting of the traditional “Chris Arledge Coliseum Torch” between the third and fourth quarter, the “Musings with Arledge” commentary takes on Pittsburgh sports talk show host Andrew Fillipponi regarding talk show host’s tirade against Jordan Addison and USC football. Defending the Trojans honor, Arledge eviscerates Fillipponi, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi, Pitt football and its facilities, and challenges talk show host Fillipponi to a charity fight in the Steel City!
In the fourth quarter, the panel is asked to predict the next great major football announcement – on or off the field - coming out of the John McKay Center. You may be surprised with each panelist’s wish list.
And in Overtime, the panel answers viewer questions regarding the first offensive play that Lincoln Riley will call to open the 2022 season and who will score the first touchdown on offense and defense; a heated debate between Marc Kulkin and Greg Katz regarding whether the Trojans have six or seven Heisman Trophy winners; bringing back Student Body Left/Right as a tradition or an actual part of the standard playbook; and our panelists reminisce regarding their favorite tailgating experience - home or away. Hint: A couple of panelists say their most fun tailgating experience happened in Northern Indiana.
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On this week’s “Inside the Trojans’ Huddle”, panelists Marc Kulkin, Chris Arledge, Kevin Bruce, and Greg Katz discuss the possibility and ramifications if the Pac-12 eliminates divisional play in 2023 and voice their opinions on the new NCAA NIL ruling regarding boosters, thoughts on adding another non-conference opponent to the 2022 schedule, and the funniest thing that ever happened to each of our panelists at a USC home or away game. The show concludes with the popular viewer questions and panel answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week’s Inside the Trojans’ Huddle, panelists Marc Kulkin, Chris Arledge, Erik McKinney, and Greg Katz review the spring game with emphasis on the offense and defensive performances. In addition, the panel reacts to the spring game atmosphere and how the game came across on ESPN. Also, “Musings with Arledge” commentary, the NFL draft as it pertains to USC draft eligible players, and viewer questions and panel answers. Among the specific conversation topics: The panel evaluates the spring game offensive performances of quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Miller Moss, the running back productivity of transfers Travis Dye, Austin Jones, and Darwin Barlow, the wide receivers/tight ends led by Mario Williams, the efficiency of the offensive line, and the general overall impressions of Lincoln Riley’s offensive schemes and concepts. On defense, the panel discusses the overall defensive scheme and its spring game effectiveness. , The panel responds to Saturday’s defensive performance: encouraging or discouraging? The panel raves about the play of the defensive lineman Tulo Tuipulotu. There is overall discussion on the depth of the front seven from what was seen in the spring game and what needs to be added to the talent pool. The panel also gives their overall review of the secondary led by several youngsters against a talented group of USC recievers. The halftime discussion revolves around the spring game Coliseum attendance numbers and the atmosphere of the game in front of live fans. What was it like at the Coli and how did the game perception come across on ESPN. After the “Lighting of the Coliseum Torch” between the third and fourth quarter of “Inside the Trojans’ Huddle”, it’s again time for the always entertaining and sometimes controversial “Musing with Arledge” with Chris Arledge, whose topic this week is Pac-12 officiating and Saturday’s spring game targeting call that wasn’t. Arledge gets off like nobody else can. Fasten your seatbelts. The panel also gives their thoughts on the upcoming NFL draft and which Trojans will be smiling and which players will be faced with a dose of hardcore reality. Obviously, wide receiver Drake London gets high predictions, but what about the other draft eligible players like running backs Keaontay Ingram and Vavae Malepeai? And what about outside linebacker Drake Jackson, is he a wildcard in the draft process? Who will be draft winners and draft disappointments? And, of course, in the “Overtime” period, it’s viewer questions and panel answers with a question about the Trojans NIL and assistants coaches.
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On this week’s Inside the Trojans’ Huddle panelists Marc Kulkin, Chris Arledge, Erik McKinney, and Greg Katz discuss their offensive and defensive expectations for the spring game regarding specific players and units. In addition, the panel discusses a wish list of potential rule changes, commentary with Musing with Arledge, and viewer questions and panel answers. Among the specific conversation topics: On offense, the panel discusses the quarterback competition with also emphasis on the running backs, wide receivers, and offensive line. Find out what was said about quarterback Miller Moss and the expectations for his spring game. The panel entertains what they want to see regarding the offensive line and its performance in the spring game. On defense, the panel discusses who they will be looking at the specific position groups. There is discussion on inside linebacker Shane Lee with emphasis also the spring game expectations of watching the new rush ends and revamped secondary. There is also discussion about inside linebacker Ralen Goforth and down linemen like transfer Tyrone Taleni. After the “Lighting of the Coliseum Torch” between the third and fourth quarter of “Inside the Trojans’ Huddle”, “Musing Minutes with Arledge” with Chris Arledge provides a hard look at the current status and a detailed looked at the NIL and its effect on college football in general. The panel gives their thoughts on what in-game NCAA rule changes they would like to see in 2022 and there is unanimous agreement on one particular rule as it applies to the passing game. And in “Overtime, viewer questions and panel answers with a question about the Trojans having a 1,000-yard rusher in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week’s Inside the Trojans’ Huddle panelists Marc Kulkin, Chris Arledge, Erik McKinney, and Greg Katz discuss spring practice progress, Lincoln Riley’s additional double digit transfers declaration, spring players who need to show the greatest improvement, and the Coliseum video board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week’s special defensive pre-spring practice edition, Inside the Trojans’ Huddle panelists Marc Kulkin, Chris Arledge, and Greg Katz discuss each defensive position and examine the transfers out, transfers in, returning players, and project their starter(s). Among the conversation topics: Spring practice defensive changes, surprises? Will the defensive line be a factor and what to do with Korey Foreman. Starting linebackers, does it start with an Alabama transfer? An Auburn transfer to start at linebacker? Transfers add to cornerback competition. A safety talent logjam? Viewer questions, panel answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week’s special offensive pre-spring practice edition, Inside the Trojans’ Huddle panelists Marc Kulkin, Erik McKinney, and Greg Katz discuss each offensive position and examine the transfers out, transfers in, returning players, and project their starter(s) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week’s episode of Inside the Trojans’ Huddle, panelists Marc Kulkin, Chris Arledge, Kevin Bruce, and Greg Katz discuss USC quarterback depth with the injury to Mo Hasan, the letter sent to parents banning them from spring practice, walk up music for the USC football team to take the field prior to kickoff, importance of special teams in the spring, dinner with a dearly departed USC football legend, and viewer/listener questions and panel answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week’s episode of Inside the Trojans’ Huddle, panelists Marc Kulkin, Chris Arledge, Kevin Bruce, and Greg Katz discuss the modern era’s best defensive players by position. In addition, the panel answers viewers’ questions. Is Chris Claiborne or Richard Wood the greatest middle linebacker of the USC modern era? The debate rages. The panel debates whether it’s Ronnie Lott or Troy Polamalu as the greatest safety. Where does Mark Carrier fit in? Is there a challenger to Junior Seau as the Trojans’ greatest outside linebacker? There is a surprise name when it comes to the Trojans’ greatest corner, a name some might not be familiar with. Things heat up during the greatest defensive down lineman discussion.
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Inside the Trojans’ Huddle: USC’s best and worst head football coach and offensive players by position of the modern football area On this week’s episode of Inside the Trojans’ Huddle, panelists Marc Kulkin, Chris Arledge, and Greg Katz discuss the best and worst USC head football coach of the Trojans’ modern era – 1950s to the present - and the era’s best offensive players by position. In addition, the panel answers viewers’ questions.
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On this week’s episode of Inside the Trojans’ Huddle, panelists Marc Kulkin, Chris Arledge, Erik McKinney, and Greg Katz discuss the dilemma of quarterback Miller Moss in his upcoming spring competition with Caleb Williams. In addition, the panel discusses the challenges and questions of both the offensive and defensive as spring practice approaches, attendance challenges from the Rams and the NFL, viewer questions, and naming a first game bobblehead giveaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The panel gives their memories of USC New Years’ bowl games, thoughts on how well the Trojans can utilize the transfer portal for immediate and future success, discuss what things look like at linebacker, and talk about the open spot at running backs coach, among other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of Inside the Trojans Huddle, the panel recaps the early signing period and offers thoughts on the USC signees. They pick what stands out about Lincoln Riley’s reported coaching staff and give their opinions on Riley’s first few weeks on the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The panel gets together this week to talk about the Early Signing Period for the 2022 recruiting class. They discuss their reactions to Kedon Slovis entering his name into the transfer portal and Donte Williams remaining on staff. They also give their picks for bowl games involved Pac-12 teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead of the Early Signing Period for the 2022 recruiting class, WeAreSC’s Scott Schrader and Erik McKinney preview the biggest storylines and offer a position-by-position breakdown of what USC fans can expect from new head coach Lincoln Riley and staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the panel gets together to discuss the wild last few weeks, as the dust is finally beginning to settle. Is USC in for a culture shock? They talk about Donte and Mario Cristobal's futures, assess the '21 season, and give expectations for '22, and talk about the playoff, with the 4-team field set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5-star QB Malachi Nelson and 4-star Makai Lemon join Scott Schrader to talk about their recent commitments to USC. They also dive into why they flipped from OU, and who else they're recruiting for Lincoln Riley and the Trojans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WeAreSC's Scott Schrader and Josh An deliver the latest recruiting news on some USC commits and targets, including Domani Jackson, Malachi Nelson, Raleek Brown, Cyrus Moss, Elias Ricks, Tetairoa McMillan, Zion Branch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The panel gets together this week to discuss the big news of USC's hiring of Lincoln Riley. They discuss their reactions and expectations for Riley, along with the possible impact on recruiting and the landscape as a whole. They also preview the Cal game and give their Pac-12 picks for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WeAreSC's Erik McKinney, Greg Katz, and Marc Kulkin discuss USC's 35-31 loss to #13 BYU at the Coliseum. The crew gives their post game 5 things, including player of the game, play of the game, expectations, biggest surprise, and biggest takeaway. The Trojans drop to 4-7 on the year, with the finale coming next week vs. Cal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of Inside the Trojans Huddle, the panel talks through the latest USC football news. They recap USC's loss to UCLA, discuss the Trojans' path to bowl eligibility, preview BYU, talk through the latest head coaching news, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Erik McKinney, Greg Katz, and Marc Kulkin talk through USC's 62-33 loss to UCLA. They give their thoughts and analysis, and deliver their postgame 5 things. Player of the game, play of the game, expectations, biggest surprise, and biggest takeaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the panel brings a special UCLA edition of Inside the Trojans Huddle. They discuss the best and worst of USC's rivalry with UCLA, preview the 91st meeting of the two teams, give their updated head coaching candidates, and make their Pac-12 picks for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Inside the Trojans' Huddle, the panel dives into the latest USC football news. - 1st qtr: Arizona St. Recap (1:22-10:22) - 2nd qtr: Grading Donte Williams (10:24 - 19:53) - Half: USC QB Situation (20:05 - 28:18) - 3rd qtr: Updated USC Coaching Candidates/Luke Fickell? (28:36-44:57) - 4th qtr: Cal Preview (45:06-51:46) - OT: Pac 12 Weekly Picks (51:51-1:00:28) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WeAreSC's Erik McKinney, Greg Katz, and Marc Kulkin recap USC's 31-16 loss to Arizona State. They discuss player of the game, play of the game, expectations, biggest surprise, and biggest takeaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Inside the Trojans Huddle, the panel from WeAreSC.com discusses topics surrounding USC football through the first 9 weeks. They hit on the Arizona win, the loss of Drake London, Yell Leaders, and their latest coaching candidates. They also preview the Arizona State game, and make their Pac-12 picks for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WeAreSC's Erik McKinney, Greg Katz, and Marc Kulkin recap USC's 41-34 win over Arizona. They discuss player of the game, play of the game, expectations, biggest surprise, and biggest takeaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Inside the Trojans Huddle, the panel from WeAreSC.com discusses topics surrounding USC football through the first 8 weeks. They hit on the Notre Dame loss, whether or not it's time for a QB change, USC's bowl chances, an update on coaching candidates, the Arizona game, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WeAreSC's Erik McKinney, Greg Katz, and Marc Kulkin talk through their postgame 5 things, following USC's 31-16 loss in South Bend to #13 Notre Dame. They discuss player of the game, play of the game, expectations, biggest surprise, and biggest takeaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the panel of WeAreSC columnists previews USC's matchup with #13 Notre Dame. They also discuss some of the craziest USC/Notre Dame games they've seen, the ND/UCLA rivalries, Pac-12 picks, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the panel of WeAreSC columnists break down USC's loss to Utah over the weekend. They also discuss the Pac-12's struggles this season, the need for improvement in the Coliseum's atmosphere, the last decade of USC football, and Notre Dame. Finally, they make their Pac-12 picks for week 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WeAreSC's Erik McKinney, Greg Katz, and Marc Kulkin recap USC's 42-26 loss to Utah, with their 5 things. Player of the game, play of the game, expectations, biggest surprise, and biggest takeaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Inside the Trojans Huddle, the panel discusses USC's win over Colorado, what they would change as interim HC, CFP playoff expansion, coaching candidates, and the Utah game. They also make their Pac-12 picks for week 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WeAreSC's Erik McKinney, Greg Katz, and Marc Kulkin recap USC's 37-14 win at Colorado, with their 5 things. Player of the game, play of the game, expectations, biggest surprise, and biggest takeaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Inside the Trojans' Huddle, the panel dives into Donte's debut at the Coliseum and a historic loss to Oregon St. They also grade USC through 4 games, give their thoughts on alternate uniforms, coaching candidates, and the Colorado game this Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WeAreSC's Erik McKinney, Greg Katz, and Marc Kulkin break down their 5 things from USC's 45-27 loss vs Oregon St. Player of the game, play of the game, what they expected to see, biggest surprise, and biggest takeaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Inside the Trojans Huddle, WeAreSC.com's Greg Katz, Erik McKinney, Kevin Bruce, and Scott Schrader discuss USC's win at Washington St, the QB situation, the late Sam "Bam" Cunningham, recruiting, the Oregon St. game, and make their Pac-12 picks for week 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WeAreSC's Erik McKinney, Marc Kulkin, and Greg Katz recap USC's win over Washington State, and give their picks for player of the game, play of the game, expectations, biggest surprise, and biggest takeaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside the Trojans’ Huddle is a roundtable discussion with WeAreSC’s Greg Katz, Chris Arledge, Erik McKinney, and Marc Kulkin. This week, they discuss Clay Helton's departure, and possible replacements. Also, USC's loss to Stanford, and what they see for Washington State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this first episode of the WeAreSC Show, Erik McKinney previews what to expect from himself and Scott Schrader for the Trojans football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices