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In this episode Todd and Rob recap JMU's big homecoming victory over ODU, try to figure out exactly what got into Alonza, and marvel once again at the Dukes defense. And they definitely don't talk about the playoff. Definitely not.

In this episode, Todd and Rob look back on JMU's 24-14 win over Louisiana. They talk about some of the things that frustrate fans with the offense, while acknowledging that the unit also showed some obvious signs of improvement.

In this episode Todd and Rob discuss the Dukes 14-7 win over Georgia State. And like every other fan, they attempt to figure out what the heck is going on with the passing offense.

In this episode, Todd attempts to help Rob work through his Covid haze and understand all the things that went right for JMU in the big win over Georgia Southern. And then the boys try to convince themselves to live in the moment and not look ahead, before closing out with a brief discussion about some of their favorite new albums that dropped last week.

Todd and Rob look back at the Dukes big win at Liberty. They discuss the improved offense with a clear QB1, some standout defensive players, and look ahead to Sun Belt play. They close by contemplating how large a lead they could protect if they were forced to play QB for JMU.

Coming off a JMU Football bye week the guys take a moment to chat about some of the other Fall sports. Then they look forward to JMU (hopefully) running the damn ball against Liberty, discuss the ever increasing student support, consider how the VA Tech coaching situation impacts college football in Virginia, and then go deep about students tearing down goalposts.

In this episode Todd and Rob pretty much vent to each other about one of the most frustrating losses they've experienced as JMU fans. It's quite the party.

It the latest episode, Todd and Rob discuss JMU's season opening win over Weber State, ramble on about how great it was to be back in the 'burg with friends, and take a look ahead to the big opportunity versus Louisville.

In this episode Todd and Rob get ready for the JMU Dukes to finally play some football. They talk about the relatively quiet offseason and expectations for year two of the Bob Chesney era.

In this episode Todd and Rob break down the 2025 JMU Football Schedule and attempt to figure out where the toughest stretch is. Spoiler: it's a very tough opening stretch but the guys are high on the Dukes' chances to do big things this year.

The 2025 JMU Football season is almost here, so it's time for roster talk. In this episode Todd and Rob break down the position groups. Todd runs point on the defense and Rob tackles the offense. Then the boys wrap things up with a few summer reading and music recs.

In this episode Todd and Rob discuss the mess at ULM, attempt to make sense of the JMU QB room, and then play a game of overrated/underrated/properly rated. The football season can't get here soon enough.

After completing botching the first attempt to publish this episode, we're back for take 2. In this one the boys return from a not-so-brief hiatus to talk about some stories of interest from the world of JMU sports. They chat about some national podcasts featuring JMU content, the Founding Fathers competing in TBT, and the recent news about LA Tech joining the Sun Belt. Then they look ahead to the JMU football season and start to crank up the hype train.

Back after a not-so-brief hiatus, Rob and Todd rip through a few stories of interest from the world of JMU Sports including JMU features on several national podcasts, The Founding Fathers competing in TBT, a Sun Belt team's run in Omaha, and the recent addition of LA Tech to the league. Then they take a look ahead to the upcoming JMU football season and fire up the hype train.

Rob and Todd look back at the lame duck year for JMU sports and give the teams that were boxed out of playing for conference championships some love.

In this episode Todd and Rob take a look back at the first 25 years of this century and attempt to determine what the best year was for JMU sports.

In the episode the guys look ahead to the Spring football game, the new premium seating options, and other nonsense.

The guys record a quick episode from the road (literally)  on their way back from a quick trip up to PA. In it, they talk about both hoops teams and look forward to the mega-byes in the Sun Belt Tournament. 

Todd and Rob are back from the longest break they've ever taken. And the boys are ready to discuss both JMU hoops teams.

Looking back at JMU's first bowl victory and year one the Chesney era! Plus all the usual holiday shenanigans with annual guests Coach Priz and Dric! Here's to even more magic in 2025!

Bowls are underwhelming of course but this year sure is a whole more fun than last year!

That was a tough senior night but we're fighting off any gloom! Much love to all of our little corner of the JMU world!

We try to process one of the most disappointing JMU games in many years. We share frustration about the Xs and Os, outright anger about the fan experience, and some emotional optimism from the true heart of Dukes' fandom. Love y'all!

JMU football secured its third straight dub in the Royal Rivalry and heads up the Mountain this week!

Football cruised against Georgia St. and heads to Norfolk for a big one this weekend. Plus WSOC wins the Belt and plays Ohio St. first in the big dance. MSOC takes on Marshall in the SBC semis.

JMU didn't play its best but they took advantage of a get-right opponent and have a bye to prep for a suddenly wide-open SBC East home stretch! Both soccer teams and Field Hockey revving up for potentially huge #EverythingSchool postseason runs.

Sometimes reality is bleak. But JMU the everything school is just fine!

Looking back at Coastal and ahead to a monster game in Statesboro!

Here's hoping the big game Thursday Night cleanses the stink of this sucky one. Man that one hurt.

We might need one more data point in SBC play this week but the Chesney era is starting to roll a bit. And supporting our friends in Boone.

How we feeling Dukes fans?! JMU hangs 70 on the Heels and everything seems possible again.

Really fun episode checking in on both Soccer teams, Field Hockey, Volleyball, and a school record in Golf. Plus some real optimism and curiosity is back for this weekend's game down in Chapel Hill. (Spoiler: everyone is now sleeping on the Dukes). And a few OTs and a corrected answer from last week.

Keep Calm and Root for Dukes. A whole lot of sweating and frustration for Dukes on the field and in the stands. But JMU escaped disaster with a stronger 2nd half and the bye week certainly comes with a LOT to work on. Spoiler warning: very few takes in this episode

With Todd out of town, Rob is joined by Chase Kiddy to talk all about the JMU Dukes 30-7 win over the Charlotte 49ers. They discuss what the win means in the big picture, the play of QB1, try to figure out the offense, and wonder if Biff Poggi might have been right.

The big one is here! Rob is reasonable, Todd is chugging all the purple drank!

The fellas are finally back in season as Fall Camp races towards kickoff in Charlotte! And after finally digging into the roster this week ALL of our hopes/dreams/expectations are back to a Dukes-appropriate sky-high level. Do NOT sleep on this team being better than last years!

We're back! Sorry not sorry. And we're here to talk Olympic Dukes, CFL Dukes, NBA Summer League Dukes and more. Plus starting to really hone in on football season with a few big questions! Go fish with Mossy Creek

Well that was fun as hell! Like lots of Dukes fans, we had a joyous weekend watching the Diamond Dukes. They made us proud, brought us back to baseball, and even knocked out an SEC team along the way. What a capper to the glorious 23-24 year!

After an historic season that completed a huge turnaround for the program, JMU baseball (yes, baseball!) will keep this magical year in JMU Sports rolling into June this year. We're not experts but we can't wait to watch this team in the Raleigh Regional this weekend against NC State, South Carolina, and Bryant. Can the #EverythingSchool do it again!?

All Dukes, zero beef. Lax makes the tourney and looks for a refresh. Baseball very much in contention, and the last of the World Series Softball Dukes look to stun the SBC in Texas this week!

Todd got a chance to check out the first public display under Coach Chesney. And we talk about Baseball and Softball starting to look like contenders in a loaded Sun Belt. Finally, back to our roots with an old-school, nonsensical OT!

Masters, AD search, Dukettes!, Softball, Kiki, Spradlin on fire, spring game talk, etc. Hopefully this is the last episode till we fix our platform

The boys finally look back on a glorious men's hoops season and look ahead to the Coach Spradlin era with renewed enthusiasm. Plus they begin the process of turning to Spring sports and whether hopes/dreams/expectations can be matched by results.

The Dukes down Wisconsin, Duke up Next! This is really just two old friends and huge JMU fans recording our own checkin after a magical night in Brooklyn! No plans, bad audio, pure happiness! Shop at Mossy Creek!

Off Wisconsin! The Dukes are headed to Brooklyn to face the Badgers and might get a shot at Duke with a dub (don't sleep on the HoopCats though!). We get excited for this run and then talk WBIT top seed women's hoops, lax, and a helluva a weekend on both diamonds. Plus President Alger's announced departure.

Immediate postgame reaction after the JMU Men's Basketball team wins the Sun Belt tourney and punches its ticket to March Madness!

The boys nervously prep for a Sun Belt tourney week like none they've experienced at JMUSB.

So much goodness going on with Dukes right now. Hoops, Lacrosse is ranked #2, Softball is back-back! Baseball might even be good again.

Lacrosse opened the season with a national statement, Softball is back up, and both Hoops Teams makes the turn for home. Plus some big-picture thoughts on seating and contracts

An old school roundup as some highly touted spring sports start this week and both Hoops teams have big opportunities as they hit crunch time!

Both basketball teams had great weeks and have huge matchups this week as the heart of conference play has arrived. Plus Todd probably offends some well-meaning Dukes fans with a rant at the end.