Welcome to the Noontime Sports Podcast, a show about sports, pop culture, and more! Join host (and producer) Matt Noonan for a new show once, twice or three times per week -- some shows might be a solo podcast while others may include a guest from the ever-changing sports/athletics world. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
The Trinity College (Conn.) football team is closing in on a perfect season -- the Bantams need to beat Wesleyan University on Saturday to clinch the program's first-ever 9-0 season. Seniors Brian Casagrande (linebacker) and DeVante Reid (wide receiver) joined Matt Noonan to discuss their team's important meeting with the Cardinals on Saturday, as well as what they have enjoyed most about competing for the Bantams, dating back to their initial season in 2018. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation
Matt Noonan welcomes Nic Visser of Husson University football to the Noontime Sports Podcast to discuss his team's 2022 season, along with the quarterback's journey from California to Maine. Visser, who is a junior quarterback for the Eagles, has enjoyed a great deal of success with the Green and Gold since his initial snap last season. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitter, as well as on Instagram: @NoontimeNation
Andrae Murphy, who is in his first season with the Dean College football team, joined Matt Noonan for a brand new Noontime Sports Podcast to discuss his team's initial win of the 2022 season, which occurred last Saturday against Alfred State. Murphy and Noonan discuss the Bulldogs' current season, as well as how one win has provided the program with some much-needed momentum heading into Saturday's Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) clash with SUNY-Maritime. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation
Matt Noonan, who is the host and producer of the Noontime Sports Podcast, welcomes not one, but three guests to this week's show. Noonan begins the show chatting with Logan Tomlinson, who is a wide receiver for Wesleyan University (2:30). Tomlinson and the Cardinals outlasted Tufts University last Saturday to secure a hard-fought win. And with their victory over the Jumbos, Wesleyan remains in the mix for a New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) crown. Following Tomlinson, Noonan welcomes Joey Mauriello and Elian Telford of Salve Regina University (10:16). Mauriello recently became the Seahawks' all-time rushing leader last week -- he has now rushed for 3,962 yards on 632 carries and 40 touchdowns. Salve Regina scored an important conference win last Saturday against Western New England. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, as well as on Instagram @NoontimeNation
Two days after earning his initial win as the head coach of Bates College football, Matt Coyne joined the Noontime Sports Podcast to discuss his initial victory with the Bobcats. Bates topped Amherst College for the first time in 23 years to snap a three-game losing streak that included setbacks to Tufts University, Colby College, and Wesleyan University. Coyne discusses the culture he and his staff are building since he was named the 22nd head coach of the football team in February. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation.
Matt Noonan, who is the host and producer of Noontime Sports Podcast, welcomes Springfield College quarterback David Wells to the show. Noonan and Wells discuss his final season with the Pride, including what he (and his teammates) learned from the first four weeks of the season, which saw Springfield win two of four contests. Additionally, Wells discusses his transition from overseeing a spread offense in high school to quarterbacking a triple-option. The two conclude the show by discussing the legacy Wells hopes to leave with the program. Stay connected with Noontime Sports by following us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram: @NoontimeNation
A staple of our New England small college football coverage on a yearly basis, James Baker of In the D3FB Huddle joins the show to discuss the current state of the region, including early storylines like Endicott College's 3-0 start to UMass Dartmouth's recent victory against Framingham State, and if Springfield College is still the favorite to win the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation
Ahead of a busy weekend of college and high school football games in New England, Matt Noonan shares some thoughts on various matchups to watch, as well as which teams fans of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) should keep their eyes on this fall. (2:25): NESCAC Football Thoughts -- can Williams repeat or will Trinity and Wesleyan challenge the Ephs for the top spot? (13:08): Curry and Dean both seek their first win of the 2022 season -- a win for either squad would be the first for Coach Parsons (Curry) and Coach Murphy (Dean). (15:22): Can Anna Maria College win its second-straight contest of the 2022 season? (16:20): MASCAC conference play begins with some important matchups: Bridgewater State at Plymouth State and Framingham State at UMass Dartmouth. (18:20): Union visits Springfield College in an important non-league tilt.
The Noontime Sports Podcast is ... BACK! Matt Noonan, who is the host and producer of the podcast, is excited to be talking football with YOU, our fans, friends, and listeners. Today, Noonan revisits the first two weeks of the New England small college (NCAA D-II and D-III) football season, which finds a few teams that he did not anticipate in the top spot of their respective conference. St. Anselm's leads the Northeast-10 (NE10) while Endicott, Salve Regina, University of New England, Plymouth State, and Anna Maria have gained our attention. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at NoontimeNation
The month of August means one thing: football has officially returned -- are you ready? Today, Matt Noonan (host/producer) shares an update on the podcast -- consider it more of what type of content our listeners can expect between now and the ed of the year -- as well as welcomes four members of the Georgetown High School (Mass.) football team, including long-time friend of the blog and podcast, coach Mike Hill, to discuss the team's early excitement for its 2022 season. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok, as well as on Instagram: @NoontimeNation
Rick Santos, who is entering his first season as the head coach of the University of New Hampshire football program, joined the Noontime Sports Podcast to discuss memories of competing in the Tri-Valley League (TVL) with Bellingham High School to his coaching philosophy and more. Santos also shares some his motivational tactics with Matt Noonan (host/producer). Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram: @NoontimeNation
Welcome to Noontime Sports' Football Friday -- are you ready to talk some football? Today, Matt Noonan shares some early thoughts on the hometown New England Patriots -- can Mac Jones, along with a few others lead the Pats to a postseason victory or two this fall? Additionally, which players should fans keep their eyes on over the next few weeks? Following some "Pats Talk," coach David Pereira joins the show to discuss his excitement for his initial season with Somerville High School (Mass.) football. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok, as well as on Instagram: @NoontimeNation
Andrae Murphy, who was introduced as the new head coach of Dean College football earlier this year, joined Matt Noonan to discuss his upcoming season with the Bulldogs. The two discuss a variety of topics from establishing a new culture this fall to seeking out mentors and more. Murphy is a Dean alum -- he played for the program from 2005-07 when the Bulldogs were a Junior College -- and has prior coaching experience at other levels, including high school, FCS, and Division III. He most recently coached the defensive backs at Columbia University and was an integral part in helping the Lions amass 14 victories in a span of two years, which was the school's highest win total in consecutive years since 1961 and 1962. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram: @NoontimeNation
The football theme continues with welcoming a new guest to the Noontime Sports Podcast: George Balian George Balian, who is a Burlington High School (Mass.) football alum, was named the program's head coach earlier this year following previous stints both with the squad and other schools in Massachusetts as an assistant. Matt Noonan (host/producer) chats with Balian about becoming the head coach of the Red Devils, establishing relationships with the community, and what he's most excited about the upcoming season. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram: @NoontimeNation
Let's talk some New England college football! Matt Noonan welcomes coach Kevin Gilmartin of Salve Regina University to the podcast to discuss his team's 2021 season, which saw the Seahawks win eight of 10 contests, including four-straight in September. The two discuss the Noontime Sports 'Way Too Early' New England D-III Football Top 20 Poll -- should the Seahawks have been ranked higher than seventh? -- to some other football topics including the spread offense and more. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation
It's time to talk some football ... a lot of FOOTBALL! Matt Noonan kickoff the show with some big college football news: UCLA and USC are leaving the Pac-12 to play football in the Big Ten. What does this move mean for college football -- well, more FBS, to be exact -- and could we see more movement at other levels, including FCS, D-II, D-III, and NAIA. Emory Hunt Jr., who is the CEO & Founder of Football Gameplan, joins the show to discuss Sunday's USFL Championship game between Birmingham and Philadelphia, as well as if spring football could become an option for small college football student-athletes. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram: @NoontimeNation
Jack Betts, who plays wide receiver at Amherst College, joined Matt Noonan for an interesting podcast discussion about Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Betts discussed his interested in NIL, including signing his first deal earlier this year to how he seeks out opportunities with brands and companies. He also discussed his experience at the NIL Summit earlier this month to conversations he has had with other NCAA Division III student-athletes that are interesting in joining this space. Amherst coach E.J. Mills also joined the podcast briefly to share his view on NIL, especially in the D-III college sports world. Stay connected with Jack Betts on Instagram (@jbetts21) and Twitter (@jrbetts21).
Matt Noonan welcomed Darren Munns of Columbia College baseball to the Noontime Sports Podcast to discuss his 30 years coaching college baseball, along with his first book, Cheers to Baseball. Munns shares why he decided to write a book -- he considered it his pandemic project -- but also explains what he learned from revisiting past experiences throughout his coaching journey. Additionally, he shares some life-lessons learned over the last 30 years, including pursuing something you love and what makes you happy. To learn more about the book, please visit Munns' website: https://www.munnsbooks.com/ Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation
Let's talk some (more) football! Matt Noonan (host/producer) is back for a solo podcast to discuss a few football topics, including his NFL divisional rankings for the AFC North and South (he began his positional rankings last week with the AFC East). But before Noonan unveils his quarterback rankings, he begins the podcast with an update on what listeners should expect going forward. We will produce solo and guest shows, as well as discuss some non-sports topics like we had earlier this year with a few coaches (0:45). After the update, Noonan shares some early opening week college football games to watch, both in and outside of New England (4:10). He then transitions to his quarterback rankings for the AFC North (12:00) and AFC South (18:00). Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation
Matt ‘Noontime' Noonan returns for a late-afternoon Saturday podcast to share a few thoughts on his beloved Boston Celtics losing to the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals (2:00). Can the Green and White learn from this loss or will it scar them for both next season and beyond? Following some thoughts on the Celtics, Noonan shares his early predictions for the Commonwealth Coast Football (CCC) conference (8:45) – will Husson University or Endicott College win the crown this fall? The football theme continues with Noonan ranking his top four quarterbacks in the AFC East (10:50). Where does Mac Jones of the New England Patriots fall in the pecking order?
The Noontime Sports Podcast is officially back -- let's celebrate! Matt Noonan, who is the host/producer, is excited to get back to podcasting, as well as share thoughts on what this fresh start for the show will be like, including different topics or how sports and politics have merged these days. Additionally, Noonan reflects on a busy lacrosse championship that saw some exciting outcomes and finishes, including RIT men's lacrosse winning its second-straight NCAA D-III crown and Middlebury College women's lacrosse scoring its eighth title in program history. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram: @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
It's time to say goodbye to the Noontime Sports Podcast -- wow, it has been quite the ride! We have been podcasting for nearly a decade, as well as produced roughly 200 shows (maybe a few more?) since the calendar flipped from December 31, 2019 to January 1, 2020. Matt Noonan reflects on the journey, what he will remember most, and if it is possible you could hear him on a future show -- don't rule it out! Additionally, Noonan reminds our fans, followers, and listeners that Noontime Sports is not done or ending -- in fact, our attention will now shift to new ideas for the blog (NoontimeSports.com) and social media. Thanks for a fun journey, everyone -- our shows, both old and new will remain so you can re-listen to them as much as you want! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Happy Friday, everyone! Today, we welcome coach John Raba of Wesleyan University men's lacrosse to the show -- Coach Raba and Matt Noonan discuss a variety of topics from his team's season-opener against Bates College to the growth of the sport, both in and outside of New England, and much more. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
On a brand new Noontime Sports Podcast, Brandon Eckles of Springfield College stops by to chat with Matt Noonan (host/producer) about his current role with the school's athletic department. Brandon is the coordinator of media relations and provides some insight on the day-to-day of college athletic communications to various projects he has helped bring to life for the website and social media. Additionally, Eckles discusses his love for graphic design to the recent news of coach Charlie Brock announcing his retirement last week from the men's basketball program. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Carol Matsuzaki, an alum and coach of the MIT Women's Tennis program, joined Matt Noonan for a brand new Noontime Sports Podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including coaching and leadership. Additionally, Carol and Matt discuss the word "pressure" -- what does it mean? And is pressure a good thing for the competitive edge? Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
After a few weeks off, we're excited to be back to podcasting -- yay! Matt Noonan (host/producer) begins our first show in a few weeks with a state of the podcast -- well, more why we elected to take a break and what we're eager to do now that we're back to producing audio content. Additionally, we welcome Kyle Diangkinay back to the show -- do you remember when Kyle joined us around this time last year? Matt and Kyle discuss his new role with New York University athletics, as well as get into a discussion about what makes a good story. Stay tuned for more podcasts soon, but in the meantime, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram (@NoontimeNation), and YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Hannah Merritt, who is a digital marketing specialist with the Cleveland Charge (the NBA G League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers), joined Matt Noonan for a brand new Noontime Sports podcast to discuss a slew of topics, including her path to Ohio after finishing her master's from Endicott College. Merrit shares her passion for working in sports, as well as the various internships she held leading up to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic that provided her with experience that would lead to an opportunity in the basketball world. Stay connected with the Noontime Sports Podcast through our Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels, as well as find us on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Matt Noonan welcomes Nick Davis to the Noontime Sports Podcast -- Davis is the head coach of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse women's track and field program, and is a former colleague of Noonan's when the duo worked together at MIT during the 2014-15 school year. Noonan and Davis converse about a slew of topics, including learning from coach Halston Taylor -- Taylor is the former Director/Head Coach of the MIT cross country and track and field programs. Additionally, the duo chats about establishing a successful culture to empowering his student-athletes and what motivates them on a daily basis. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Happy Monday, everyone! We kickoff a brand new week of podcasting by welcoming coach Emily Garner of Trinity College women's basketball to the podcast. Garner chats with Matt Noonan (host/producer) about coaching in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), including playing back-to-back games on Fridays and Saturdays, to building and establishing a culture that fosters growth to promoting the program through social media, specifically Instagram. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Karen Boleska, Ph.D., who is both the Director of Sports Management and Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, joins Matt Noonan for a brand new podcast -- the show was recorded on Wednesday, January 12, so you may hear the day/date dropped a few times! The two discuss starting a sports management curriculum during the Covid-19 pandemic to the important of getting an internship in the sports/athletic world to the importance of LinkedIn for networking, and more. Fans of the Noontime Sports Podcast can stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
We're excited to restart/bring back "Mondays with Matt" -- that is Monday with Matt Noonan, to be exact! Every Monday, Matt will join you for three thoughts on sports -- maybe even life? -- but today, we kickoff a brand new year of "Mondays with Matt" with thoughts on Mac Jones playing in the shadow of Tom Brady with the New England Patriots, how should we feel about Dave Gettleman's second stint with the New York Giants, and if the 18 game season for the NFL was truly worth it. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram (@NoontimeNation), and YouTube! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Happy New Year -- we hope you had a wonderful holiday season and ready for an amazing 2022! Matt Noonan (host/producer) kicks off another year of podcasting with his state of the podcast -- you may have read about some new ideas and blogs coming this year on NoontimeSports.com, but in regards to the podcast, fans (and followers) should expect more storytelling with a mix of interviews and solo shows. Our goal for 2022 is to inspire all of you to keep chasing your dreams while learning from so many new and old friends from a variety of fields, including coaching, content creation and marketing, tech, and more. Stay connected with the Noontime Sports Podcast through our site's (and show's) Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels, as well as on Instagram: @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
The head coach of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) men's basketball coach -- that would be Larry Anderson -- joins Matt Noonan (host/producer) for a brand new podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including his team's return to the court a few weeks ago to building and establishing a successful culture to the importance of finding a mentor. This podcast covers a variety of topics -- and yes, areas, too -- but you will certainly learn a great deal about leadership, mentorships, and more. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube -- you can even find us on LinkedIn, as well -- and find us on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
We kickoff the week with some extra motivation -- you will feel inspired after listening to this show! Today, Matt Noonan (host/producer) welcomes Kelly Johnson from the Kelly Johnson Foundation and The Daily Grind (podcast) to discuss the inspirational work she is doing at various levels, including as a content creator with her podcast. Johnson shares more insight about the inspiration for her foundation before discussing her podcast, which launched in 2019. The show features a variety of guests from the sports, tech, small business, and entrepreneur world. Stay connected with the Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
We cap the week with some hockey talk -- today, Matt Noonan welcomes Katie Zimmerman to the show to discuss her first official season coaching the Western New England University women's ice hockey program. Zimmerman was named the program's first-ever head coach prior to the 2019-20 school -- unfortunately, Covid-19 did not allow the team to compete this past school year, so as she told Noonan, it was certainly "worth the wait" for their first game earlier this school year against Anna Maria College. Noonan and Zimmerman discuss the first official season to building a culture and branding the program through Instagram. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as find us on Instagram @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Brett Lorin, who is the host/producer of Too Tall Sports Podcast, joins Matt Noonan for a fun -- and yes, enlightening! -- conversation about content creation, including hosting and producing a podcast to producing content on Instagram and TikTok. Lorin, who joined our show back in May, chats about transitioning from playing minor league baseball to hosting and producing a podcast, as well as what he has learned over the last year (or so) about being a content producer in Los Angeles. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
After making his debut on the Noontime Sports Podcast in September, Jimmy Robertson, who is the FDU-Florham football coach, joined Matt Noonan for a brand new show to discuss the Devils' 2021 campaign, which concluded with the program's first-ever ECAC Bowl victory last month over Saint Vincent. FDU-Florham was one of many great stories in the northeast region this fall as the Devils won seven games for the first time since the program produced an eight-win season in 1993. Additionally, last month's bowl victory was the team's first in three attempts. In addition to chatting about the 2021 season, Robertson talks with Noonan about a few other topics, including what an offseason is like for a small college football program, recruiting, and restarting a podcast from earlier in the Covid-19 pandemic. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram: @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Matt Noonan hosts a solo show -- yes, we mentioned we would record one last New England College football podcast on Instagram (Friday, December 3, 2021) -- but we say farewell to a special season that saw all three divisions return to the field, as well as had some squads advance to the NCAA Tournament. Noonan shares some closing thoughts on the season, as well as answers a few questions from Instagram -- make sure stay connected with us at @NoontimeNation. Thank you for following along these last few weeks -- we had a blast covering small college football, along with some FCS news, too, and are excited for some new shows and guests, along with some different topics like content creation, basketball, hockey, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Welcome to a very special Thanksgiving edition of the Noontime Sports Podcast! Matt Noonan welcomes not one, but TWO guests to the show. First up, Jeff Moore, who is the head coach of The Loomis Chaffee School, recaps his team's impressive season that concluded with a Todd Marble Bowl victory over Milton Academy. Moore discusses the win, along with some student-athletes that played their final game, as well as what is next for the team heading into the offseason. Following Jeff Moore, Dan Mulrooney, who is the head coach of the Anna Maria College football team, joins Matt Noonan to discuss his squad's exciting 2021 campaign that include a pair of firsts: a conference title and a a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Mulrooney reflects on his team's seven-win season and looks ahead to a busy offseason that will include some camps he will be running outside of New England. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
The first weekend of the 2021 NCAA Division III football season is quickly approaching, which means it is time to preview some games, including Anna Maria College visiting Delaware Valley University, Salisbury University competing against Johns Hopkins University, and RPI traveling to Endicott College (just to name a few). Additionally, host/producer Matt Noonan chats with James Baker of In The D3FB Huddle about a few other matchups to go with some thoughts on two New England Bowls, including coach Mike Toop's final game with the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USSMA). Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
It is an exciting time for New England college sports fans -- well, college football fans, to be exact! -- as the opening rounds of the NCAA Division II & NCAA Division III Playoffs are this weekend, along with two New England Bowls. Matt Noonan (host/producer) shares a few thoughts on the five matchups featuring six New England teams, including Bentley University and the University of New Haven in Division II. Mike Cerasuolo, who is the head coach of Springfield College football, joins the show to discuss his team's 2021 season, which saw the Pride bounce back from a 1-3 start to win their second New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) crown in four seasons. Additionally, he shares some thoughts on his team's first round postseason contest against SUNY Cortland. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, and come follow us on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Let's talk some football on Thursday -- yes, this is our weekly "Football Friday" show with either Matt Noonan (or Matt Noonan and a guest!) -- but today, we welcome James Baker of In The D3FB Huddle to the podcast to preview the final week of the regular season of the New England Division III football season, including some must-see/follow contests like Western New England-Husson, Endicott-Nichols, Anna Maria-SUNY-Maritime, Amherst-Williams, and a few more. Stay connected with Noontime Sports the Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as @NoontimeNation on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
The tenth week of the New England small college -- think NCAA Division II and Division III -- was an exciting one with some interesting outcomes such as New Haven beating Bentley, Framingham State rolling past Bridgewater State, and Williams securing its eighth-straight victory against Wesleyan. Some outcomes secured conference champions -- sure, they might want to win this week to get some additional momentum for the upcoming postseason -- but the tenth week set up some exciting finishes for this week. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as follow us on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Paul Falewicz, who is a columnist for D2Football.com, joined Matt Noonan for a brand new podcast to discuss -- and yes, preview! -- Saturday's (Nov. 6) big Northeast-10 Conference matchup between Bentley University and the University of New Haven. Paul shares some thoughts and insight on both teams, as well as discusses some other storylines he has enjoyed highlighting through D2Football.com this fall, including stories about Franklin Pierce University and Pace University. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as follow us on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Following his team's 42-3 win last Saturday (Oct. 30, 2021) against Trinity College (Conn.), Mark Raymond, who is the head coach of Williams College football, joined Matt Noonan to break down his team's impressive performance against the Bantams, as well as look ahead to this week's contest against Wesleyan University. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as follow us on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Springfield College senior halfback Ryan Deguire and junior linebacker DJ Brown join Matt Noonan for a brand new Noontime Sports Football Friday Podcast -- yes, it is still the Noontime Sports Podcast, but we're talking small college football in Massachusetts (and yes, New England, too). Deguire and Brown chat with Noonan about their team's big game on Saturday against the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), as well as how the team rebounded from a 1-3 start to win three-straight conference matchups against Coast Guard Academy, Norwich University, and WPI. Finally, Noonan hosts a brand new segment: Noontime's Five Games to Watch (and yes, picks!). Make sure to read our 10 Games to Watch every Thursday throughout the 2021 New England Division III football season. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as @NoontimeNation on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
For the first time in Noontime Sports Podcast history, we recorded a podcast while hanging out on Instagram live -- come follow us on Instagram at @NoontimeNation. Matt Noonan entertained a LIVE audience with his thoughts on all five New England NCAA Division III college football conference races, including the Commonwealth Coast Football (CCC) league -- will Endicott College win the league despite falling to Salve Regina University? And who will win the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)? Trinity College is the favorite, right? What about Wesleyan University and Williams College? If you're a fan of small college football here in New England then this is your show! And make sure to toss us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
James Baker of In The D3FB Huddle joins Matt Noonan for a lengthy chat about the current state of New England NCAA Division III football after seven weeks. Baker and Noonan chat about the various conference races, potential postseason plans for some teams (and who they could get matched with in November), and some games/matchups to watch, both this weekend and over the next few weeks. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as follow us on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Kevin Graber, who is the Senior Associate Director of Admission and Baseball coach at Phillips Academy Andover, joined Matt Noonan for a brand new Noontime Sports Podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including coaching, marketing, and content creation. Graber chats with Noonan about his path to Andover, which includes both a playing and coaching career to go with time spent in two collegiate athletic communication offices, including Amherst College. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as @NoontimeNation on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Happy Monday! Matt Noonan is back for his "Monday with Matt" Podcast (also known as the Noontime Sports Week Seven New England College Football Takeaways). Today, Matt Noonan shares a common theme from the seventh week (from what he saw): good teams (like the Dallas Cowboys against the New England Patriots) find ways to win games. And we saw that from Harvard University and Bentley University last Saturday to go with some teams from the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). Speaking of the NESCAC, Matt Noonan predicts which 5-0 team is destined to finish its season 9-0. And the options are the following: Trinity College, Wesleyan University, and Williams College. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as find us on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support
Bates College quarterback Brendan Costa joined Matt Noonan for a brand new Noontime Sports Podcast -- yes, it is Friday, so that means it is a "Football Friday" Podcast. On today's show, Costa and Noonan discuss his team's exciting win over Tufts University last weekend, which resulted in the Bates signal-caller earned the New England Gold Helmet (for Division II/III). Additionally, the two discuss Costa's final season with the Bobcats, which happens to be this fall, and his team's upcoming matchup on Saturday, October 16 against Trinity College. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as follow us on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support