Behind The Caution Tape With CrashLit

Behind The Caution Tape With CrashLit

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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

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_H2PTobiCgruhSjx91AMxmg CrashLit 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

S2E29: No More Notre Dame (Like WTF?)

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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.

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

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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