TrojanWire - Petros Papadakis

Petros Screams About USC-OSU

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:06:47 -0800

Former Trojan tailback and Fox Sports commentator Petros Papadakis scream-talks his predictions on tomorrow's USC-Ohio State matchup, all the while looking and sounding like a post-Swingers version of Vince Vaughn. You know, kind of after Vaughn burned out and really, really let himself go.

Breaking The Mold

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:23:22 -0800

Demetri Papadakis, the younger brother of Petros Papadakis, will play at UCLA in the fall. The tailback-linebacker from Peninsula High School is the first member of his immediate family who will not attend USC.

MRI brings good news for Rey Maualuga

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:37:20 -0800

Rey Maualuga's MRI came back negative according to John Jackson on FSN PrimeTicket. While he did suffer a minor sprain, there isn't much swelling and he's listed as day-to-day.

That's a huge relief for USC. The all-everything middle linebacker was injured during Thursday's upset loss to Oregon State. He was at practice on Monday but did not participate.

On the same show (Lexus Gauntlet Live), Petros Papadakis pointed out a curious stat ... USC had a 27 game winning streak in the Pac-10 before playing Oregon State two years ago. Since then, they've gone 10-5 in conference.

-- Adam Rose
Photo by Wally Skalij/LA Times

Blast from the past

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:37:17 -0800

I was watching a classic replay of USC vs. Fresno State tonight on FSN Prime Ticket. It was one of the most exhilarating games that the Trojans have played in years, and Reggie Bush put on a performance for the ages. His 513 all-purpose yards practically clinched the Heisman that evening.

Petros Papadakis was calling the game, and after a young freshman named Brian Cushing jumped on a crucial fumble, Papadakis said something that struck me:

"I'm just amazed [by USC's] ability to play within the moment in football games. They don't worry about their streak. They don't worry about the Rose Bowl. They don't worry about their ranking or who they're playing. They find themselves in a tough game, doesn't matter if they're home or away, they make the plays necessary to win the football game."

A lot of e-mails have been pouring in this week about what led to USC's collapse against Oregon State. Of all the explanations, I think most of them boil down to this: USC wasn't playing within the moment.

-- Adam Rose
Photo by Wally Skalij/L.A. Times

USC Reloads for Another Run at Title

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:16:53 -0800

Our tour of spring drills would not be complete without a stop at the L.A. Coliseum, home of the USC Trojans.

Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, left, had a difficult decision this spring, having to choose between Mark Sanchez or Mitch Mustain as the starting quarterback.

Sanchez eventually won the job, but Mustain, who is eligible after transferring from Arkansas, showed his progress in the April 19 spring game, which drew a crowd of 22,000.
Sanchez, above, completed 16 of 24 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns and Mustain, below, completed six of 10 for 111 yards and two scores.Mustain, who was 8-0 as a freshman starter at Arkansas in 2006, made his intentions clear after the scrimmage. "I didn't come here to be a backup," he said.
Pete Carroll greets fans and signs autographs after the scrimmage.
It's important to keep your eyes on the sidelines at Trojan events.
That's former USC tailback Petros Papadakis making the rounds. Papadakis is host of a local radio show in L.A. and is a color analyst for Pacific 10 Conference games on Fox Sports Net.
Gary Klein of the L.A. Times and Scott Wolf of the L.A. Daily News patrol the sidelines.
Bruce Feldman of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine talks with Klein during the closing minutes of the scrimmage.

Radio Wars: Petros Papadakis Annoyed with Joe McDonnell

Fri, 02 May 2008 10:42:59 -0800

It doesn't really get interesting until the end when the two exit the room at KLAC-AM (570) studios.

Petros Papadakis, who is very honest and upfront about who he does and doesn't like, has engendered defensiveness and ire from those unhappy about the unlikelihood of a friendship with the P.

Several months earlier, Steve Hartman threatened to punch Papadakis on the air when the two got into a verbal sparring match.

Joe said, Petros said update [Farther Off the Wall]

Open Forum Answers

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:48:36 -0800

I don't know what's worse, answering all these questions or listening to Petros Papadakis say, ``Mitch Moose-stain.''

No Comment

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:25:16 -0800

You might think it's impossible for Petros Papadakis to be speechless, but the loquacious talk-show host was at a complete loss for words tonight as he unknowingly walked into his surprise 30th birthday party.
Luminaries like Sam "Bam" Cunningham, Matt "Money" Smith and others without a nickname joined Papadakis.

Oh What A Night

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:18:13 -0800

It's quite a night at USC when I accidentally run into Petros Papadakis on campus and I get a ride in his non-descript Lincoln (Not quite the beautfiul big black cat quality). We can see the blood pressure rising on the Internet at the thought of us being together. The only person missing was Pete Carroll, the ``prince of the city.''

Petros Is Back On The Air

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 09:15:34 -0800

Good news from radio land:

(Los Angeles, January 5, 2006) -- AM570 KLAC announced this morning the addition of Petros Papadakis to the drive time line-up. Papadakis will join Matt "Money" Smith weekdays 4-7pm for the "Petros & Money" show.

Welcome back to the Los Angeles airwaves, P. It's been way too quiet without you.

Petros Joins Money for Afternoons [KLAC AM 570]

Petros Papadakis Leaves 1540-AM

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:49:07 -0800

Scott Wolf (the man Petros himself called the "scourge of the Internet message boards") confirms it -- no more Petros on 1540:

Popular radio host Petros Papadakis resigned from 1540-AM today. Papadakis is going to pursue other interests because the future of the radio station remains up in the air since it was recently sold and is no longer the flagship station of USC football.

We've said it before, we'll say it again -- Petros, there is always a job for you here at TrojanWire. And from what we hear, we pay better than 1540 anyways.

It's Official [Scott Wolf Inside USC]

The end of the "Ting Era"

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:32:33 -0800

In a suprise annoucement, twin brothers Ryan and Brandon Ting (#38 and #39), will be leaving the USC football team to focus on their medical studies.

Petros Papadakis' dream has come true.

But what recurring subject will he have to bitch about now?

Ting brothers to leave USC football team [USCFootball.com]

First spring practice report

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:33:53 -0800

Booty and Sanchez both looked good.

Hershel Dennis, the most likely starting tailback, injured his hamstring and sat out the practice. Petros Papadakis says while there certainly is new talent for the Trojans to tap into, Hershel Dennis is the only one who can pick up blitzes and understand the offense.

5-star recruit, and now a junior, Whitney Lewis looked good running the ball though.

Ryan Powdrell also saw some action in the backfield along with Brandon Hancock and Joey Adewale.

S Antwine Perez sported a beard and played on the first string defense. We love this guy. Look for him to make an immediate "impact".

The other freshman in attendance, but on the sidelines: RB Stafon Johnson, OL Zack Heberer, DL Alex Parsons, WR Travon Patterson, RB Kenny Ashley and DB Alfred Rowe.

Spring football report: March 21st [USCFootball.com]
Spring Football Update 3/22 [USC Trojan Football blog]
Trojans get back to work as spring practice opens [Daily Trojan]

USC INSIDER PODCAST

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:40:22 -0800

Listen to USC Insider as hosts Pete Arbogast and Petros Papadakis chat with head coach Pete Carroll. USC Insider gets you caught up on the latest news in USC sports, including interviews with the players and coaches

USC INSIDER [CSTV.com]