Item Insider is a new podcast from The Huntsville Item, hosted by sports editor Josh Criswell. We'll bring you the latest on all things Sam Houston State, Huntsville, New Waverly and Alpha Omega, as well as exclusive interviews and other sports news around Walker County. For more information, go to…
Bison 1660 host Keith Brake joins the podcast to help break down Sunday's nationally televised FCS quarterfinal matchup between Sam Houston and North Dakota State. Host Josh Criswell also recaps the biggest sports stories of the week in Walker County.
KSAM 101.7 sports director Rob Hipp joins the show to discuss Sam Houston's return to the FCS playoffs, the HISD bond election and more.
Shehan Jeyarajah of Dave Campbell's Texas Football stops by the show to discuss an array of topics, including Sam Houston's return to national prominence, Huntsville star Ed Bobino's legendary 2020 campaign and the outlook of the Battle of the Piney Woods moving forward. Sports editor Josh Criswell wraps up the show by touching on the biggest storylines in the Walker County sports scene.
Sam Houston head football coach K.C. Keeler joins show to discuss Sam Houston's strong start to the spring season, Saturday's showdown with McNeese and more. Host Josh Criswell touches on the latest sports storylines in Walker County.
Sam Houston State head coach Jason Hooten and junior guard Zach Nutall join the show to discuss the upcoming basketball season and more.
Huntsville takes on A&M Consolidated this week in a top-10 showdown! Sports editor Josh Criswell, Alex Miller (The Eagle) and Mike Lucas (KAGS-TV) break down everything you need to know in the latest Item Insider podcast.
In the latest episode of Huntsville Sports Weekly, KAGS-TV sports reporter Mike Lucas joins hosts Josh Criswell and Rob Hipp to preview Friday's district opener between Huntsville and Rudder.
This week's guest is Huntsville head football coach/AD Rodney Southern, who joins the show to preview the Hornets' season opener at Willis. Hosts Josh Criswell and Rob Hipp also break down SHSU's spring football schedule, which was released last week.
Huntsville Item sports editor Josh Criswell and KSAM 101.7 sports director Rob Hipp chat with Huntsville AD/head football coach Rodney Southern and HHS/SHSU color analyst Brian Adams in the latest episode of Huntsville Sports Weekly.
Sam Houston State head coach K.C. Keeler joins host Josh Criswell to discuss the outlook for college football this fall, why a spring season could work in the FCS and all things SHSU.
Former Huntsville and Sam Houston State star Caleb Smith joins the show to discuss the toughest hitters in baseball, playing for the Miami Marlins and what it was like to work his way through the minor leagues.
Sam Houston State head football coach K.C. Keeler joins host Josh Criswell to discuss the Bearkats' new additions, the outlook for the 2020 season and more.
SportsTalk 790 host and Sam Houston State alum Adam Clanton joins the show to discuss Bearkat memories, his career in sports media and more.
Sam Houston State men's basketball coach Jason Hooten joins host Josh Criswell to discuss all things Bearkat hoops, "The Last Dance" and more.
Former Sam Houston State standout and current NFL prospect Royce See joins host Josh Criswell to discuss the upcoming draft, his career with the Bearkats and more.
Sam Houston State AD Bobby Williams joins host Josh Criswell to discuss the Bearkats' recent athletics rebranding, which includes new logos and the return of "Marching Sammy".
Sam Houston State head football coach K.C. Keeler joins the show to discuss how the Bearkats are responding to the COVID-19 crisis.
Rob Hipp, the radio voice of Sam Houston State football and men's basketball, joins the show to look back at his first year on the job.
Host Josh Criswell and Adam Coleman of the Houston Chronicle talk Huntsville's emergence as a 5A power, Eric Schmid's career at The Woodlands, all things Houston high school sports and how COVID-19 has dealt a blow to the grassroots hoops scene.
Host Josh Criswell and McNeese beat writer David Berry react to an unprecedented 48 hours of sports that included the cancellation of the Southland Conference basketball tournaments and suspension of spring sports.
Sam Houston State head coach K.C. Keeler joins the show to discuss the start of spring practice, new additions to the Bearkat football program and who he expects to step up in 2020.
Sam Houston State head coach Jay Sirianni joins the show to discuss what lies ahead for Bearkat baseball in 2020.
Huntsville head football coach and athletics director Rodney Southern joins the show to discuss the fallout from this week's UIL Realignment and more.
With Sam Houston State off the court this weekend, Bearkat basketball supporter and analyst Ken Holland joins host Josh Criswell to discuss a strong start to 2020 for SHSU hoops.
Huntsville head baseball coach Justin Jennings joins host Josh Criswell to discuss his first year on the job, the Hornets' "untapped potential" and more.
With 2019 coming to a close, SHSU AD Bobby Williams joins the show to reflect on a whirlwind year for the Bearkats.
Huntsville head coach Rodney Southern joins the show to discuss Saturday's playoff rematch between the Hornets and Fort Bend Marshall.
With Huntsville's playoff rematch with Fort Bend Marshall just days away, Josh Criswell and Joseph Brown give their thoughts on the game, the Hornets' start to the postseason and more.
Huntsville head coach Rodney Southern joins the show to discuss Saturday's area round showdown with Crosby, last week's big win over Marshall and more. We also hear from seniors Matthew Southern, Jordan Brown and Kobe Lewis.
Josh Criswell and Joseph Brown react to Huntsville's road victory over Marshall in the bi-district round of the Class 5A Division II playoffs.
With two weeks left in the regular season, Sam Houston State head coach K.C. Keeler discusses Saturday's game against Northwestern State, the FCS playoff race and more. We also hear from Bearkat players Eric Schmid, Matt Burrell and Dwayne Williams.
Huntsville head coach Rodney Southern joins the show to preview Friday's bi-district round game against Marshall. We also hear from Hornet seniors Jaden Schroeder, Briceon Hayes and Tyrique Carter.
With Huntsville and Alpha Omega headed to the postseason, Josh Criswell and Joseph Brown discuss all things Texas high school football playoffs (2:20). We also take a look at Sam Houston State's hunt for an FCS playoff bid (16:10) and a hot start for basketball teams in Walker County (26:25).
Huntsville football is headed back to the playoffs, basketball season is underway with high expectations for all area teams and SHSU continues its trek to the FCS playoffs with a road game at Abilene Christian...Josh Criswell and Joseph Brown break it all down right here.
SHSU head football coach K.C. Keeler joins the show to discuss Saturday's game at Abilene Christian, increased competition in the Southland Conference and what the Bearkats need to do to get in the postseason.
Huntsville head coach Rodney Southern joins the show to discuss Thursday's regular season finale at Bryan Rudder, postseason implications and more.
Huntsville head coach Rodney Southern joins the show to discuss Friday's game against Montgomery Lake Creek, senior night and how the team plans to bounce back from a loss to Katy Paetow. We also hear from seniors Jaden Schroeder and Will Barnes.
Host Josh Criswell and Huntsville Item editor Joseph Brown give their thoughts on a big week for sports in Walker County. The guys discuss the 2020 SHSU baseball/softball schedule release, Alpha Omega and New Waverly volleyball heading to the playoffs, football approaching the home stretch and the start of a basketball season that could include deep runs for local teams.
Sam Houston State head coach K.C. Keeler joins the show to reflect on last week's shutout win over Nicholls and look ahead to Saturday's showdown at Central Arkansas.
Sam Houston State play-by-play voice Rob Hipp and host Josh Criswell react to the Bearkats' 17-10 shutout win over No. 9 Nicholls.
Sam Houston State head coach K.C. Keeler joins the show to discuss Saturday's game against Nicholls and how the Bearkats plan to bounce back from an upset loss to Lamar.
Huntsville head coach Rodney Southern joins the show to discuss Friday's game against Lamar Consolidated and how the team plans to honor first responders. We also hear from Hornet players Matthew Southern, Quaterian Riles, Jordan Brown.
Sam Houston State head coach K.C. Keeler and Bearkakt players Ty Brock, Donovan Williams, Trace Mascorro and Evrin Hawkins join the show to discuss last week's Battle of the Piney Woods win over Stephen F. Austin and Saturday's game against Lamar.
With Sam Houston State set to take on Stephen F. Austin in the 94th Battle of the Piney Woods, head coach K.C. Keeler and Bearkat players Ty Brock, Nathan Stewart, Hunter Brown and KJ Gray join the show.
Huntsville head coach Rodney Southern joins the show to discuss Friday's game against Cleveland and what the Hornets learned from last week's loss to A&M Consolidated. We also hear from seniors Jesse Hoke, Latel Sweat and Miles Tatum.
With just over a month until the college basketball season begins, host Josh Criswell catches up with Sam Houston State head coach Jason Hooten and Bearkat players Zach Nutall, Kai Mitchell and RJ Smith.
Sam Houston State HC K.C. Keeler, QB Eric Schmid, WR Ife Adeyi, OL Tyler Edwards and DB Zyon McCollum join host Josh Criswell to discuss last week's blowout win over Incarnate Word and Saturday's game at McNeese.
Huntsville head coach Rodney Southern, quarterback Matthew Southern, linebacker Jordan Brown and defensive back Jaden Schroeder join the show to discuss the Hornets' top-10 showdown with A&M Consolidated.
KAGS TV sports reporter Mike Lucas joins host Josh Criswell for a bonus episode of the podcast. Mike talks all things Huntsville vs. A&M Consolidated, as well as Sam Houston State's impressive start to Southland Conference play.
With Southland Conference play getting into full swing this weekend, David Berry of the American Press in Lake Charles joins host Josh Criswell to weigh in on Saturday's games, where the league stands through Week 3 and why the Southland could be sending three or more teams to the postseason again.
Sam Houston State head coach K.C. Keeler joins the show to discuss Saturday's Southland Conference opener against Incarnate Word, last week's loss to North Dakota and why he's confident the Bearkats can bounce back from a 1-2 start.