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Expert weekly analysis of all things Naval Academy Sports hosted by Bill Wagner (30+ year Navy beat writer) and Pete Medhurst (Navy sports radio announcer). Every week we bring you interviews with coaches, players, and alumni you won't find anywhere else.

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    ⚓ Live taping of the Anchors Aweigh podcast from The Graduate Annapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 62:37


    Anchors Aweigh podcast host Bill Wagner is joined by producer Chris Servello and John Schofield of the Sing Second podcast for a special live taping at The Graduate Annapolis. Joining the Anchors Aweigh podcast live from The Hilton Hotels brand location on West Street are numerous special guests, including Navy Deputy Director of Athletics Robb Dunn, Senior Associate Athletic Director Matt Munnelly, WNAV Radio Station owner Todd Bartley and Bryan Powell from The Graduate Annapolis.

    ⚓ Breaking down the Navy football updated depth chart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 69:09


    Mike James of The Mid Report and Rivals.com network joined the Anchors Aweigh podcast to break down the Navy football updated depth chart along with Bill Wagner of The Capital and Baltimore Sun. We also talk Navy track and field with head coach Jamie Cook.

    ⚓ Navy Baseball set for postseason showdown with archrival Army

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 51:02


    Navy baseball coach Chuck Ristano joins the Anchors Aweigh podcast to preview this weekend's three-game series with archrival Army in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament. The second-seeded Midshipmen beat the third-seeded Black Knights in four of five meetings during the regular season. We also talk to Gabby Capuzzi Solomon, associate head coach of Navy women's lacrosse, in advance of Friday's game against Clemson in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

    ⚓ An end-of-year conversation with Navy football head coach Brian Newberry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 52:07


    Navy football head coach Brian Newberry joined the Anchors Aweigh podcast to discuss a wide range of topics from safety Rayuan Lane getting selected in the NFL Draft, quarterback Blake Horvath and nose guard Landon Robinson being named team captains and the Navy football team visiting the White House for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy presentation. We also preview the Army-Navy women's lacrosse game in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals by talking to head coach Ciny Timchal.    

    ⚓ Navy women's golf NCAA bound!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 49:39


    Navy women's golf captured the team title at the Patriot League Championship for the second straight season, earning an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. We talk to head coach Kylee Baker and standout sophomore Emma Tang about the team's performance under pressure. Baker was named Patriot League Coach of the Year, while Tang earned Player of the Year honors after winning the individual championship. We also put the spotlight on gymnastics and senior Isaiah Drake, who made history by becoming a two-time All-American.  

    ⚓ Breaking down an "epic" Army-Navy men's lacrosse game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 57:38


    It was an epic Army-Navy men's lacrosse game on Saturday in Annapolis. Unfortunately, the Black Knights beat the host Midshipmen in overtime. Navy Men's Lacrosse Insider Eddie McKinnon joins the podcast to break down the big game. We also put the spotlight on Navy men's tennis and women's golf, both of which are headed to the Patriot League Championships this weekend.

    ⚓ A conversation with Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 52:06


    Last week, Chet Gladchuk announced his pending retirement after 24 years as Naval Academy Director of Athletics. Gladchuk joins the Anchors Aweigh podcast to discuss the many accomplishments, initiatives and successes during his time leading the Naval Academy Athletic Association. We also preview the Army-Navy men's and women's lacrosse "Star" games by talking to coaches Joe Amplo and Cindy Timchal. 

    ⚓ Navy Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk Announces Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 55:06


    Earlier this week, Chet Gladchuk announced his retirement after 24 years as Naval Academy athletic director. Mike James of The Mid Report and Rivals.com network joins the pod for an in-depth discussion about Gladchuk's accomplishments and legacy. We also interview Navy relief pitcher Landon Kruer, who recently set the Patriot League career record for saves. Navy Women's Lacrosse Insider Stephy Samaras joins to talk about the epic shootout with Loyola Maryland.

    ⚓ Farewell and Following Seas to Ed DeChellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 52:24


    Last week, Ed DeChellis announced his retirement after 14 years as Navy men's basketball coach. DeChellis, who was a Division I head coach for 29 years and spent 43 years in college basketball, cited the desire to spend more time with family as reason for stepping away. DeChellis joins the podcast to talk about the decision and his tenure at the Naval Academy. We also talk to interim head coach Jon Perry about DeChellis.

    ⚓ Navy Baseball captures the Star Series with archrival Army

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 47:11


    Navy baseball coach Chuck Ristano joins the Anchors Aweigh podcast to talk about the thrilling Star Series victory over archrival Army. We also talk to Navy women's basketball coach Tim Taylor about earning a berth in the WNIT and to Navy wrestling coach Cary Kolat about the upcoming NCAA Championships. Lastly, we cover the announcement that Ed DeChellis will retire after 14 seasons as Navy men's basketball coach.

    ⚓ Navy men's basketball looks to go dancing in March Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 55:59


    Navy men's basketball has upset its way to the championship game of the Patriot League Tournament. Fifth-seeded Navy went on the road to knock off No. 4 Boston University last Thursday and top-seeded Bucknell on Sunday. Navy now travels to Washington D.C. to meet No. 2 American at Bender Arena with an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament on the line. Navy men's basketball radio play-by-play announcer Matt Sabados joins the pod to discuss the Midshipmen's impressive postseason run. We are also joined by Navy men's lacrosse insider Eddie McKinnon.  

    ⚓ Navy Football kicks off spring practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 52:03


    Navy Football kicked off spring camp this week and the Anchors Aweigh podcast previews what the coaching staff wants to accomplish over the course of 15 practices. We are joined by Mike James of The Mid Report and Rivals.com to discuss various Navy football topics. We also have clips from head coach Brian Newberry's spring press conference. We are also joined by Navy Basketball color commentator Mike Heary to preview the Patriot League Tournament.

    ⚓ Anchors Aweigh Spotlights Navy Women's Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 43:33


    We put the spotlight on Navy women's tennis by interviewing head coach Keith Puryear, who recently recorded his 300th career victory with the program. The Midshipmen are seeking a second straight Patriot League Tournament title and automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament. We also talk Navy men's and women's lacrosse and have audio clips from this week's Zoom pressers with coaches Joe Amplo and Cindy Timchal. 

    ⚓ Introducing Our Navy Men's Lacrosse Insider: Eddie McKinnon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 75:24


    The Anchors Aweigh podcast is proud to welcome aboard our Navy Men's Lacrosse Insider. Former Navy men's lacrosse standout and 2002 academy graduate Eddie McKinnon will join the pod  periodically during the season to talk Navy men's lacrosse. In our interview segment, we talk to Navy radio play-by-play announcer Joe Miller about the Army-Navy basketball doubleheader. 

    ⚓ Army-Navy Hits the Hardwood in Annapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 42:47


    Two Stars will be on the line Saturday as the Army-Navy basketball doubleheader is held at Alumni Hall in Annapolis. The women's game tips off at 11 a.m. with the men's game to follow at approximately 1:30 p.m. We preview the showdown on the hardwood between the archrivals by interviewing Navy men's coach Ed DeChellis and women's coach Tim Taylor.

    ⚓ Play Ball! Navy Baseball Opens Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 56:26


    Navy baseball opens the 2024 season this weekend with a  three-game series against Richmond. We talk to second-year head coach Chuck Ristano to break down the personnel and preview the program's prospects. The Anchors Aweigh podcast also introduces a new Navy Women's Lacrosse Insider in Stephy Samaras.

    ⚓ Remembering former Navy football player, Marine Corps officer and decorated helicopter pilot Brian Ellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 81:42


    Brian Ellis, a 1993 Naval Academy graduate, was killed in the aviation accident above Ronald Reagan National Airport last week. Ellis --- a former Navy football player, Marine Corps officer and decorated helicopter pilot --- was 53 years old. During the interview segment, we preview Navy men's and women's lacrosse by talking to coaches Joe Amplo and Cindy Timchal.

    ⚓ Anchors Aweigh pays tribute to the life and legacy of Pete Medhurst, the Voice of Navy Athletics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 121:31


    This episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast is dedicated entirely to the memory of Pete Medhurst, the longtime Voice of Navy Athletics who died last week after a three-month bout with brain cancer. Navy Athletics administrators, varsity coaches and colleagues pay tribute to the life and legacy of Medhurst.

    ⚓ Special Edition: Previewing the Army-Navy Basketball Doubleheader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 45:45


    Army-Navy basketball takes center stage Sunday with a doubleheader held at Cristl Arena on the West Point campus. The Army-Navy women's game tips off at 1 p.m. with the men's game to follow at approximately  3 p.m. Both contests will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. We preview the big doubleheader by interviewing Navy men's coach Ed DeChellis and women's coach Tim Taylor.

    ⚓ The Army-Navy Game needs to stay on the second Saturday in December

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 63:12


    Mike James of The Mid Report joins the podcast to discuss why some television talking heads are calling for the Army-Navy Game to be moved off the second Saturday of December. During the interview segment, we put the spotlight on Navy indoor track and field. Jamie Cook, Director of Navy Track and Field, discusses the state of the program.

    ⚓ The Graduate Annapolis comes aboard as presenting sponsor of the Anchors Aweigh podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 40:01


    We are thrilled to announce The Graduate Annapolis has stepped up as presenting sponsor of the Anchors Aweigh podcast. The luxury, five-star hotel located on West Street in downtown Annapolis initially came aboard as sponsor of the podcast for the 2024 season. We talk to Jeff Clark, Director of Sales for The Graduate, about the sponsorship relationship. During the interview segment, we discuss Navy women's basketball with radio play-by-play announcer Joe Miller. 

    ⚓ Navy Gymnastics set to open the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 56:44


    We put the spotlight on Navy gymnastics, which opens the season this weekend at the West Point Open, an important meet featuring many top programs. The Navy Classic will be held at Halsey Field House the following weekend. We interview Navy gymnastics coach Kip Simons to preview the season. We also talk Navy basketball with play-by-play announcer Matt Sabados, who has been filling in for Pete Medhurst on Navy Athletics broadcast. Lastly, we present a great discussion between Navy quarterback Blake Horvath and former Navy football legend John Sai. Horvath's 95-yard touchdown run in the Armed Forces Bowl broke Sai's long-standing record, which was set way back in 1963. 

    ⚓ Talking Armed Forces Bowl with Mike James of The Mid Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 55:44


    Mike James of The Mid Report and the Rivals.com network joins the podcast to provide his expert analysis about the Armed Forces Bowl. Navy football made history with a thrilling 21-20 upset of Oklahoma. The Midshipmen beat a Southeastern Conference school in a bowl game for the first time since 1954 and became just the sixth team in program history to reach double digits for wins.

    ⚓ Basking in the afterglow of a great Navy football victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 59:06


    Quarterback Blake Horvath and nose guard Landon Robinson were the heroes as Navy soundly defeated archrival Army, 31-13, Saturday at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Mike James of The Mid Report joins Navy Insider Bill Wagner to break down the big game. We get a midseason report on Navy men's basketball from head coach Ed DeChellis during the interview segment. 

    ⚓ Previewing the 125th Army-Navy Game, being held in Landover, Maryland

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 49:01


    The Anchors Aweigh podcast kicks off another huge week of Army-Navy Game coverage by previewing this year's game, which is being held at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. We are joined by Mike James of The Mid Report to breakdown the matchup then talk to Navy senior captain and fullback Daba Fofana to get a player's perspective.

    ⚓ Navy Swimming & Diving Looks to Maintain Dominance of Army

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 59:29


    We put the spotlight on Navy swimming and diving, which travels to West Point Thursday for the annual Star Meet showdown with archrival Army. We interview Navy men's coach Bill Roberts and women's coach John Morrison. Navy's men have won 32 of the last 33 meetings with Army. Navy's women have beaten Army in 35 straight seasons. Mike James of The Mid Report joins us for the opening segment to talk Navy football. 

    ⚓ Navy women's basketball off to a sizzling start

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 40:31


    We put the spotlight on Navy women's basketball, which has gotten off to a 6-0 start. We talk to head coach Tim Taylor and captain Maren Louridas about what the Midshipmen are doing so well going into this weekend's Navy Classic. This will be a tough tournament for Navy, which plays Toledo and George Mason. We also talk to Joe Miller of the Navy Radio Network about Pete Medhurst and Navy football.              

    ⚓ Expert Analysis of Navy Football and Navy Men's Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 48:06


    Michael James of The Mid Report and Rivals.com network joins Navy Insider Bill Wagner to break down Navy football's shutout loss to Tulane. We then talk about Navy men's basketball with radio color commentator Mike Heary. Heary, one of Navy's all-time great players, is the Anchors Aweigh men's basketball insider and will appear on the podcast throughout the season.

    ⚓ Live broadcast of Anchors Aweigh from Dry 85 on Main Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 61:52


    Listen to a special episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast as we broadcast live from Dry 85 in downtown Annapolis. We are joined by Navy water polo coach Luis Nicolau to discuss this weekend's Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference tournament being held at Lejeune Hall on the campus of the Naval Academy. We also talk to Rob Friedrich, who is leading the Naval Academy Athletic Association's new Varsity LetterWinners Association. Thanks to John Schofield and Chris Servello of the Sing Second podcast for supporting the live broadcast, which also highlights our sponsors: Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis along with Dry 85 and Red, Red Wine Bar.

    ⚓ Road win at South Florida sets up huge game for Navy football

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 49:06


    Mike James of The Mid Report and the Rivals.com network joins Bill Wagner of The Baltimore Sun and Capital Gazette newspapers to discuss Navy football. We break down the impressive road victory at South Florida and look ahead to Saturday's massive matchup with Tulane with a berth in the American Athletic Conference championship game on the line. During the interview segment, we shine the spotlight on Navy wrestling with Coach Cary Kolat.

    ⚓ Previewing Navy men's and women's basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 63:57


    We look ahead to the 2024-25 basketball season by interviewing Navy men's coach Ed DeChellis and women's coach Tom Taylor. Mike James of The Mid Report joins the podcast to talk about the Navy-Rice football game. We also highlight the Navy men's cross country capturing the Patriot League Championship.

    ⚓ Shining the spotlight on the Athletic and Scholarships Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 33:51


    Many Navy fans do not realize the impact made by the Naval Academy Foundation's Athletic and Scholarships program. We interview Don Hughes, vice president of the Athletic and Scholarships program, about the organization's mission. 

    ⚓ Does former Navy men's soccer player have "The Voice"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 48:13


    Navy Insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner love highlighting former Navy athletes doing notable things. This week we put the spotlight on former Navy men's soccer player Mark Shiiba, who is pursuing a musical career and getting great exposure as a contestant on "The Voice." We talk to Mark about his audition and the fact Michael Buble used the new "Coach's Replay" to select the unique artist for his team.

    ⚓ Navy Football Enters the Top 25 National Rankings'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 30:38


    Navy football is ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2019, a deserved recognition of the program's 5-0 start. Navy Insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner discuss both Army and Navy being ranked and look ahead to Saturday's Homecoming game against Charlotte. We put the focus on Navy women's soccer during the interview segment as we talk to Coach Carin Gabarra about this weekend's showdown with archrival Army in West Point.

    ⚓ Previewing Army-Navy Cup XIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 43:21


    Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner preview Army-Navy Cup XIII, the annual men's soccer showdown between archrivals Army and Navy. We interview Navy men's soccer coach Tim O'Donohue to discuss the matchup being held at Subaru Park in West Chester, Pennsylvania, home of Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union. Bill and Pete also review the Navy football victory over service academy rival Air Force in the opening leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series.

    ⚓ Unbeaten Navy Football Set for Service Academy Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 37:23


    Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst break down the blowout of Alabama-Birmingham and look ahead to Saturday's service academy showdown between Navy and Air Force. The Midshipmen head to Colorado Springs for the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series. During the interview segment, we talk to Coach Gavin Hickie of Navy men's rugby, which routed archrival Army in the Star Match.

    ⚓ Navy Football Sinks Conference Favorite

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 55:45


    Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner review last Saturday's monumental Navy football victory over Memphis, the preseason favorite to capture the American Athletic Conference championship. During the interview segment, we put the spotlight on water polo and highlight a huge milestone for head coach Luis Nicolau. 

    ⚓ Pivotal Conference Contest for Navy Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 42:35


    Navy football plays one of its biggest games of the season this Saturday when it hosts Memphis, the preseason favorite in the American Athletic Conference. Navy Insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner look ahead to the pivotal matchup being held at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. We also interview longtime Navy assistant Ashley Ingram, who is now the head coach at Carson-Newman. 

    ⚓ Navy Football Routs Temple to Start Season 2-0

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 56:04


    Navy football routed Temple, 38-11, in the American Athletic Conference opener for both schools. Navy Insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner discuss the complete effort put forth by the Midshipmen against the Owls. We shine the spotlight on cross country through interviews with men's head coach Aaron Lanzel and women's counterpart Kim Lewnes. Lanzel talks about renaming Navy's annual invitational meet in honor of legendary coach Al Cantello.

    ⚓ Navy Volleyball Hosts the Kristen Dickmann Invitational

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 55:40


    Navy volleyball annually pays tribute to a fallen former player when it hosts the Kristen Dickmann Invitational at Wesley Brown Fieldhouse. Navy Insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on volleyball through interviews with head coach Paco Labrador and senior libero Hannah Hoover. Meanwhile, Navy football opened the season with a blowout of Bucknell and Pete and Bill have high praise for the Wing-T offense that debuted in impressive fashion.

    ⚓ Navy Football Set to Kickoff with New Offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 47:52


    Navy football opens the 2024 season this Saturday (noon) against Bucknell at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Midshipmen will debut a new Wing-T offense brought to Annapolis by first-year coordinator Drew Cronic. Navy Insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner participated in a film study session with Coach Cronic and talk about what they learned. We also put the spotlight on Navy men's soccer through interviews with head coach Tim O'Donohue and team captain Charlie Kriel, a Severna Park High graduate.

    ⚓ Talking Navy football and previewing Navy women's soccer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 41:51


    Navy insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner kick off Season 2 of the Anchors Aweigh podcast by previewing Navy women's soccer via interviews with head coach Carin Gabarra and senior Rylee Rives. Pete and Bill also offer their observations on Navy football after three weeks of preseason camp. 

    ⚓ Anchors Aweigh Live on Location at The Graduate Annapolis Hotel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 67:51


    Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner taped the final episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast for the 2023-24 school year live on location at The Graduate Annapolis hotel. Naval Academy athletic director Chet Gladchuk was our special guest as we reviewed the year that was for Navy Athletics. We were also joined by supporting partners Ryan Sneddon of the Naptown Scoop and Todd Bartley of WNAV Radio.

    ⚓ Wishing Farewell and Following Seas for Pat Owen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 42:39


    Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner salute Pat Owen, who is retiring after 33 years as head professional at the Naval Academy Golf Club. Owen, who served as head coach of Navy men's varsity golf for 32 years, is the subject of our interview segment. We also recap the Navy baseball team's thrilling come-from-behind victory over Holy Cross in the Patriot League Tournament semifinal series and preview the championship series against archrival Army.

    ⚓ Navy track and field sweeps outdoor Patriot League Championships for sixth straight spring

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 59:39


    Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on the outdoor track and field program as the Midshipmen swept the Patriot League Championship meet for the sixth straight spring. Navy Director of Track and Field Jamie Cook joins the podcast to talk about his program's excellence and dominance. We also wrap up the Navy men's and women's lacrosse seasons, which came to an end last weekend in the Patriot League Tournament.

    ⚓ Monumental win for Navy men's lacrosse; Navy women's golf set for the NCAA Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 56:17


    Navy men's lacrosse took a major step forward this week by beating Loyola Maryland, 12-10, in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament. It marked the first time since 2010 the Midshipmen won a game in the postseason tourney. During the interview segment, we put the spotlight on Navy women's golf, which is headed to the Bermuda Run Regional of the NCAA Tournament. We talk to head coach Kylee Sullivan and top play Stephanie Lee. Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst also discuss the Navy football banquet and the Star Series for baseball.

    ⚓ A Weekend of Championships at the Naval Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 47:36


    It was a monumental weekend for Navy Athletics, which had two programs capture Patriot League Championships and another advance to a national championship game. Navy women's tennis and women's golf both secured Patriot League Tournament titles to earn automatic berths in the NCAA Tournament. Navy men's rugby advanced to the Division I-A national championship for the second straight season. Lastly, Navy men's tennis won the Star match with archrival Army. During the interview segment we talk to Navy baseball coach Chuck Ristano, whose club will play the Star Series this weekend at West Point.

    ⚓ Navy Clinches the Star Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 57:04


    Two stars were on the line last Saturday as Army and Navy met on lacrosse fields located more than 200 miles apart. The big day got off to a disappointing start as Navy men's lacrosse lost a tough battle with Army at Michie Stadium in West Point. However, Navy women's lacrosse followed with an impressive 17-11 victory over Army. That win enabled Navy Athletics to clinch the annual Star Series, presented by USAA. Navy is now an incredible 40-4-2 in the 46 years the Star Series has been contested. The interview segment features former Navy basketball coach Don DeVoe, who is being inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.

    ⚓ Navy rugby begins its road to a repeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 42:55


    Navy men's rugby captured the Collegiate Rugby Association of American Division I-A national championship last spring. Navy's road to a repeat began this past Saturday with an impressive 41-7 victory over Mary Washington. Top-ranked Navy now hosts Arkansas State in the quarterfinals this Saturday at the Prusmack Rugby Center. Navy insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst talk to men's rugby coach Gavin Hickie during the interview segment. We also discuss the Navy football open practice held this past Saturday, review the Navy men's and women's lacrosse results and highlight the retirement of Pat Owen as Navy Director of Golf.

    ⚓ Navy women's tennis secures first Star of the spring season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 47:38


    Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy women's tennis, which beat archrival Army this past Saturday to capture the first Star competition of the spring season. We interview head coach Keith Puryear and junior standout Emily Tannenbaum about the big win and how the season is going so far. We also discuss the Navy lacrosse doubleheader sweep and Navy baseball's weekend series sweep.

    ⚓ Navy football spring camp takes the spotlight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 56:36


    Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst break down some of the key issues facing Navy football during spring practice. We  talk to head coach Brian Newberry and rising senior safety Rayuan Lane about a variety of topics involving the program and spring camp.

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