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Ty limps into the episode after a hellacious trip to Nashville. He and Merc discuss the trip before jumping into JMU basketball, JMU Football winning another playoff game, and some local high school sports. The pick 'em segment was a short one with no guest this week and it set up the Washington Sports segment after the Football Team lost to Dallas, the Caps had an up and down week, and the Wizards have come crashing back down to earth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

After some technical difficulties and scheduling conflicts last week, the guys are back with a double Pick 'Em Segment. Guest Robbie Comer joined us for last week's picks and then Mercer and Ty held down the fort with no guest for this week's segment. Busy 2 weeks in JMU Men's and Women's Basketball, a playoff win for JMU football, Riverheads High playing for a State Championship (again), and college football playoffs all are on the docket for this week. Washington Sports segment allows Merc to not only talk about this week's win, but last week's Monday Night Football win too. Ty discusses a good 2 week stretch for the Caps and a couple of signings for the Nationals before the MLB lockout started. Finally, Merc brings us home talking about the struggling Wizards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR LISTENERS! We're thankful for all the time you guys have spent listening to us this year and appreciate all the feedback, interaction, and love our listeners have shown us. Episode 43 welcomes Mercer back from a successful trip to San Antonio. The guys settle in to discuss JMU basketball teams, JMU Football's road to the national championship in Frisco, and local football seasons coming to an end. Elliott Good makes his second appearance on the podcast to try and keep the guest record in good shape. After the pick 'em, the guys talk Washington Football Team's week vs Carolina and their Monday night matchup this week. They applaud the Caps for grinding through a West Coast trip while injured. And they discuss the tough week for the Wizards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

What a week for DC Sports. The boys can hardly contain their excitement. They discuss the closing of a few JMU team's seasons but also the opening of the AUBC to fans for both men and women's basketball teams. RJ Dofflemyer joins the podcast as a guest picker and drops some lines to look for betting this coming week in the NFL. An undefeated week from all DC sports has the pod buzzing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Episode 41 brings a discussion of JMU leaving the CAA for the Sun Belt Conference before talking about Women's Soccer and Field Hockey losing in post season tournaments. Local football comes to playoff time and newly released college football rankings create more discussion with Michigan cracking the top 6. Aaron Campbell joins the podcast as a guest picker. The guys keep it light on a Football Team bye week, a decent week from the Caps, Soto being named an MVP candidate, and the Wizards getting off to a hot start and a win over the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Episode 40 brings the longest episode yet but is filled with good talk about college football including the record setting day JMU QB Cole Johnson had. Joel Osborne joins the guys for the weekly pick 'em segment and geography is discussed between the three. Finally, the guys talk about Washington Football losing, the Caps with a couple of tough weeks marred by injury, and the Washington Wizards' great start. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

A big week for the podcast with talks of JMU going to the Sun Belt Conference, good weeks from the Caps and Wizards, local sports, and another loss to discuss for the Football Team. The pick 'em segment was done by Chris Mercer but over paper picks as Chris couldn't join us in person. Finally, the guys discuss JMU Football's upcoming week vs the Elon Phoenix! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE The guys discuss JMU fall sports continuing and high school football. Evan Knowles joins the pod as our guest picker this week. When talking about the embarrassment that was the Washington Football Team and the way they handled the Sean Taylor number retirement, the guys get heated. But they quickly turn it around when talking about the first week of the Washington Capitals, the opening week of the Washington Wizards on its way, and the new hitting coach hire by the Nationals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Episode 37 turns out to be the longest recorded episode to this point because the guys had a lot to discuss. The Club Championship at the Caverns Country Club happened this weekend along with losses from JMU Football and the Washington Football Team. The Capitals open up the season this week and the guys discuss their chances. JMU sports are all in full swing and high school football is getting down to the nitty gritty. A lot of good stuff in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

This episode starts with an apology from Ty to Carmony and then jumps straight into JMU Sports. JMU football outlasts a good New Hampshire football team while other college football teams didn't compete very well this past weekend. The Washington Football Team got a win last week and Mercer had to discuss it. The Caps and Wizards ramp up for their seasons while the Nationals finish theirs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Almost at the end of the craziest wedding season, the guys recount the receptions they've been to for a starting topic of conversation. They move on to Ryder Cup talk and then all JMU Fall Sports teams get a little coverage after a solid weekend. Later, the Football Team gets a tongue lashing from Mercer and Ty talks more and more about the inability of the Nationals to get the ghost runner in from second base in extra innings. The two also mention training camps and preseason games coming up for both the Wizards and Capitals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Episode 34 finds the guys in better spirit after the Football Team's win last Thursday night over the Giants. Before they dive into that game, they discuss both JMU Soccer programs, Field Hockey and Volleyball, as well as a huge victory on the road for JMU Football with their win over then #9 Weber State. High School football, NCAA Football, and training camps are among the other topics the guys discussed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

In episode 33, the guys put off releasing the podcast to discuss Tyler Nickel choosing UNC for basketball. They also talk about all the JMU sports from this past weekend, including the JMU Football game from this week and the top 10 matchup they have this week. After going to the game in person on Sunday, Merc and Ty break down what they saw from the Washington Football Team. Finally, they discuss the continued struggles of the Nationals bullpen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

On episode 32, the guys talk all JMU Sports and most importantly JMU Football's win over Morehead State. Before going on to talk about the Washington teams, the guys discuss this past week's college football slate and provide their picks for the upcoming NFL slate. When talking about the Washington teams, Mercer clears up Curtis Samuel's status for this Sunday and talks about Ron's press conference. The guys both take a look at the Capitals' schedule for this year and some big dates to watch for. Finally, the guys go through the last week of the Nationals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Fresh off the Member-Guest tournament at the CCC, the guys discuss their performances and the weekend as a whole. Before jumping into a busy JMU and Local High School sports segment, the guys discuss Logan and Jake Paul and their fights. Daniel Ouderkirk from West Virginia University Baseball and Spotswood High School joins the podcast to discuss his baseball career, his love for basketball, and the VBL Championship he helped win with the Strasburg Express. Finally, the guys discussed the Washington Football Team getting down to their 53 man roster with some surprise cuts. The Washington Capitals get a reset from the guys ahead of their training camp in late September and the Nationals stir up more anger for both Ty and Merc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

In this episode, the guys talk about their golf games, Ty's wedding venue, and work at the CCC. JMU is back in school so that means JMU sports make their return. The guys discuss JMU Football, Men and Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Field Hockey and much more! After that, the guys discuss preseason week 2 for the Football team, King Henrik retiring from the NHL, Miggy Cabrera hitting his 500th homer, and the Washington Nationals having a pretty good week. They also make mention of the Orioles losing 18 straight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

On this week's episode the guys talk about their fantasy football leagues gearing up for the season before discussing Chase DeLauter from JMU Baseball and the Fall Camp that JMU Football is going through at the moment. George Laase joins the podcast to talk about Strasburg's playoff run and his time as a skipper in the VBL. For DC sports, the guys discuss the first preseason game for the Football Team, Caps avoiding arbitration with their starting goalie, the Nationals' struggles as of late, and Summer League for the Wizards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

In the return from the bye week, the guys have a lot to discuss, including Ty's engagement. Along with that, they discuss the contract extension for coach Lauren Laporte, get hyped up for JMU Football coming up, and wrap up the Valley League Baseball season. When they jump into DC sports, they instantly get fired up about the Football Team's training camp. After that though, they take a deep dive into the Nationals' trades, Ovechkin's contract, and the Wizards trading away Russ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Biller steps in for Ty Comer who is traveling up the East Coast. The guys talk about the VBL playoffs beginning for the teams that made it and the MLB Trade Deadline and where certain players could go. Merc and Biller then discuss training camp starting for the Washington Football Team and extensions to key pieces on the team, Caps trade and Ovi extension, the Nats and O's series and what the Nats need to do at the deadline, and the Wiz possibly being in a rebuild mode.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Mercer rejoins the podcast after going to the beach last week, and what a perfect time to do so. A lot of ground to cover in episode 26 starting with the last week of the regular season in the Valley Baseball League. The guys then move on to talk about the football coaching vacancies being filled for area schools before jumping into DC Sports. The Capitals had to strategize for the upcoming expansion draft this week, the Nationals are trying to get back in the swing of things after the All-Star Break, and the Wizards have found their new head coach. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

In Episode 25, Jordan Biller steps in for Jordan Mercer, who has his toes in the waters of Corolla's beaches. In his absence, the guys discuss more success coming to JMU Softball, the All-Star break of the Valley Baseball League, and some attractive Head Football Coach vacancies in the valley. The voice of JMU and the Harrisonburg Turks, Curt Dudley, stops by to discuss some highlights in his career as well as his recent induction to the Valley Baseball League Hall-of-Fame. Biller and Ty discuss the Football Team's name change, the Nationals' struggles this week, and even slip in some Orioles talk to appease Biller. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

After a busy Independence Day Weekend, the guys came together for Episode 24 to discuss the Valley League, the All-Star Break coming up, and the week the Nationals had this past week. Merc also mentions the coaching pool that the Wizards have put together and the players they've brought in for workouts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

In Episode 23, the guys wrap up local sports playing for state championships and start coverage on the Valley Baseball League. Kate Gordon, the Page County product that was key in JMU Softball's run to the College World Series, joins the podcast to share her experiences in the team's historic finish. In DC sports, the guys talk a retiring Capital role player, the Nationals putting themselves right back in the thick of the NL East divisional race, and the coaching search update for the Wizards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

After a busy week of golf, the guys sit down to talk Odicci Alexander's ESPY nomination, local baseball and softball tournaments, and JMU basketball alumni forming a TBT team to compete this summer. Instead of an interview this week, the guys discuss the foreign substance policy crackdown in the MLB. After that, they discuss trademark issues with the Football Team, small re-signings with the Caps, the Wizards firing of Scott Brooks and the coaching search to follow, and finally the week in recap for the Washington Nationals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

In Episode 21, the guys are pumped for the week ahead. Ty is headed to West Virginia on a golf outing and Merc is heading to DC to watch the Nationals. Not only that, but the US Open is this week, local baseball and softball teams are in regional play, and local basketball gets some recognition with a D1 offer. In the interview, the guys talk with Nolan Nichols about his time at Hokie Vision, places he's been because of video production, and his "A Million Dreams" podcast and public speaking tour. Finally, the guys mention the end of OTAs for the Football team, Brooks' future with the Wizards, the Nationals weeks prior and the one that lays ahead, as well as the Expansion Draft coming up in July for the NHL and how it affects the Capitals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

In Episode 20 the guys start with their thoughts and prayers to local product and friend, Tyler Zombro and his family after a scary incident this past week. After that, they are pumped to talk about the unbelievable run by JMU Softball in the Women's College World Series. They also discuss the last regular season games of the local baseball and softball seasons. Head Coach of the football team at Broadway High School, Danny Grogg, joins the podcast to discuss his time as a football standout at Harrisonburg High, his time coaching, and gives insight and gratitude to all coaches' wives for the dedication and sacrifices they make. For DC sports, the guys talk Football Team's OTAs, a couple re-signings for the Caps, the struggle for the Nationals, and they wrap up the Wizard's season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Today's abbreviated episode talks about the CAA Baseball tournament, the JMU Softball team going to the College World Series, and local baseball and softball. With no interview this week due to busy schedules and horrible hotel wifi, the guys discuss Training Camp for the Football Team, Caps still wanting to play in DC ahead of the Expansion Draft, the continuous struggle of the Nationals, and the Wizards' series with the 76ers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

On this week's episode the guys discuss JMU Softball winning regionals, the comeback story of TR Williams, and some JMU Football transfer information. 2x CAA Defensive Player of the Year Nikki Newman joins the podcast to talk about her playing days, her different jobs post playing career, and her new coaching role at Radford University. In DC Sports the guys talk new free agents and the clearing of the old regime for the Football Team, the first round exit of the Capitals, recap the Nationals' last week, and talk play-in and now playoffs for the Wizards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

The boys have had a good week. Merc is in full wedding SZN, Ty has watched a lot of softball/baseball this week and has more on the horizon. They are able to mix a podcast episode in to discuss JMU Lax making a good post season run, JMU Softball dominating the CAA tournament, JMU Baseball having a good weekend, and some high school baseball and softball. Mike Gefell joins the podcast to talk Caps hockey and his time as a goaltender for JMU. Finally, the guys talk playoffs for the Caps and Wizards, say farewell to Ryan Kerrigan, and talk Nationals midseason woes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

In episode 16, the guys take a lighter approach to their prep work after 15 weeks of grinding. They talk JMU Lax winning their 4th straight CAA title, JMU Baseball having a tough weekend, and JMU Softball before their upcoming tournament. In DC Sports, the guys briefly talk signings and cuts from the Football team, the controversial weekend for the Capitals, a horrible week for the Nationals, and the Wizards busy week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

A jam packed episode with the start of Area Baseball, Softball, Soccer, and the conclusion of Football. The guys then have lengthy discussions about the Football team's draft, the good week for the Nationals, the regular season coming to a close for the Caps, and the big week the Wizards have coming up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Episode 14 saw a gutsy performance from Mercer after having a few adult beverages all weekend left him feeling no pain. He manages to pull it together to talk with Ty about local football teams playing for state titles, saying congrats on a great run to Luray High volleyball, and JMU baseball, softball, field hockey, soccer, and football. Elliott Good joins the podcast to offer his expertise and advice in the DFS and sports gambling worlds. Finally, the guys talk about the draft coming up this week for the Football Team, the good week for the Capitals, the issues with the Nationals early on, and the absolute hot streak the Wizards are on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Episode 13 brings the energy and has all you could want. Mercer is fired up about the JMU Football team getting snubbed in the FCS Playoff Selection show, JMU brings home CAA titles in Men's Soccer and Field Hockey, Luray Volleyball wins regions, and Riverheads football continues their dominance. Jarrett McKay joins the podcast to defend himself from all of the "Take That Jarrett's" he's heard in the first 12 episodes. The guys get into a lengthy discussion on the Football team trading up at the Draft next week, the Capitals regular season coming closer to an end, Ty gets himself going about the latest Strasburg injury, and the Zards are tied for 10th in the east.... and we're thrilled. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Episode 12 comes a day late but jam packed with a ton of sports. The guys talk about their golf match earlier in the week before jumping into JMU sports with an important discussion of JMU Football and a good debate of where Kate Gordon stands among JMU Softball all-time greats. High School football playoffs continue as well as a shoutout to Luray's volleyball team. Chris Mercer joins the show to discuss his time on the grounds at Augusta during the 2019 Master's Tournament which sparks a Jack vs Tiger GOAT debate. In DC sports the guys talk the upcoming draft for the Football team, the huge trade the Washington Capitals were involved in, the first week and a half for the Nationals, and the dog days of the Wizards regular season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Another week, another episode talking about the NCAA tournament. The guys also discuss JMU Sports and football results from this week that had huge regional playoff implications for high school football. Jordan Biller joins the podcast to defend his Orioles and Clemson Tigers, give his pick for the Masters coming up this week, and talk East Rock Baseball. For DC Sports, the guys discuss Scherff turning down a large contract, Vrana getting healthy scratched, the Caps as a whole, the Nationals being postponed with Covid, and finally the weekly wrap-up of the Wizards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

After another long work week for the guys, they're able to get the recording in late Sunday night. The 10th episode featured plenty of JMU teams in action with a few of them even competing in end-of-the-year conference tournaments. High school football revs up with some great games on the slate for the upcoming week. 10th round draft pick, Austin Nicely, joins the pod to discuss his decision to go straight to the pros out of high school instead of playing at UVA, his time in the minors, and the importance of competing in more than just one sport. The guys round out the rest of the podcast with talks on free agent pickups for the Football Team, Ovechkin scoring 11 goals in 11 games for the red hot Caps, Opening Day coming up this week for the Nationals, and another slow week for the Zards after trading away Mo Wagner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

A longer pod for an awesome week. The guys talk NCAA Tournament and the carnage going on in their personal brackets. After that they talk about JMU Sports and High School Football. Some huge games this week including QB showdowns between Rockbridge and Broadway, first win for TA over Harrisonburg since 2016, and Waynesboro's first win since 2017 period. Mike Martin joins the guys to discuss his Athletic Training business Next Level Athletic Development as well as his memories along the way. The Football Team made huge signings, the Caps keep winning, the Nats are heating up for the season, and the Wizards have returned to reality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

After taking a week off last week because of busy schedules, the guys were back with plenty to talk about. After discussing the Player's Championship and golf in general, the guys dug into about every JMU sport imaginable as well as local football. Before moving on to their usual DC Sports talk, the guys talked about the NCAA Tournament coming up and who their favorites for the title are. Finally, the guys talked free agency, franchise tags, and signings with the Football Team, excitement and suspensions for the Capitals, spring training updates for the Nationals, and how the Wizards have come back down to earth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

After a tough week in Page County, the guys try to provide a way to get your mind off the tragedy we faced this week. They talk about all JMU Sports this weekend including a win for JMU football and they set the stage for both Men's and Women's basketball tournaments coming up in the next week and a half. Newly crowned State Championship-winning head coach Joe Lucas joins the podcast to look back on the year he and his team had. Finally, the guys discuss the Football Team's possible draft outcomes, the great week for the Capitals and Wizards, and Spring Training starting for the Nationals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

The Curly W boys are back in action for episode six after a busy weekend. The guys discuss state title games for East Rock boys, Spotswood girls, and your 2021 2A Girls State Champion, Luray High School! A lot of JMU sports were covered including a few new ones. But mostly men's and women's basketball, and JMU FOOTBALL. Jacob Laughlin joins the pod to discuss high school and college golf, memories from playing with Ty and Mercer, and his take on Patrick Reed. Finally, the guys discuss mock drafts for the football team, the 4 Nationals in the MLB Top 100, the 3-1 week from the Caps, and an undefeated week for the Wiz Kids. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

This Valentine's Day edition of the podcast started with prayers for TR Williams before getting into Regional Tournament action around the Valley. The guys also discussed a big weekend for JMU Men's Basketball and the excitement that Saturday is JMU's first football game this year. Braden Cook joins the boys to talk about his days at Luray, playing under legendary Jimmy Sanders, and some of his fondest memories of beating Page County. In the DC sports world, the guys once again discuss new information on the QB situation for the football team. They also discuss the recent struggle the Caps have gone through as well as predictions for the upcoming Nationals season. Oh yeah, and the Wizards have played a couple games, too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

The Curly W boys discuss the Super Bowl, its halftime performance, and commercials. They wrap up district play in girls and boys basketball and talk about high school football getting ready to start up in the Shenandoah Valley. Chad Morris, host of Sports W/ the Boys (After Hours) podcast, joins the Curly W crew for an interview about his new podcast and his days as a writer for the Page News & Courier. Finally, the guys discuss the awards won by individuals with the Washington Football team, the downslide of the Capitals, the free agent signings of the Nats, and the dumpster fire that is the Washington Wizards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

After the first substantial snowfall of the year, the boys discuss the differences in how their snow days went. With high school winding down in the Valley, tournament seeding and final regular season games are on their way this week. Taylor "Moose" Davis joins the pod to talk hockey and coaching adjustments. In the DC sports segment, the guys discuss QB plans for the Football Team, Caps hot start, and the Wizards finally winning a game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

The guys are back at it with a busy week of basketball in the Shenandoah Valley. The head coach of the JV Boy's basketball team at Luray High School, Tyler Parker, joins to talk about the differences in coaching at Luray and being an alum of Page County. For DC sports, the guys talk Covid unavailability for Caps players, Nats free agency, and QB situations for the Football Team. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

The guys drop their first podcast with a longer than expected episode. They discuss the basketball standings in the Bull Run and Valley Districts for both boys and girls with a small recap of JMU Basketball before interviewing with a longtime friend, Kol Shuler. Kol is a head coach for James River's JV squad. He joins to discuss his coaching job and even has a few Mike Purdham stories. After the interview, the guys talk about the landscape of DC sports. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support

Ty and Jordan talk briefly on the direction of the show. Mercer takes a break from his newly acquired PS5 to talk with Ty about the future of the podcast. A trailer episode to start things out before the first episode drops this weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ty-comer4/support