Spartan Spotlight

Get ready for San Jose State Football in the Offered Arizona Bowl! Listen to a recap of the season with highlights and hear from guests, Brent Brennan, Marie Tuite and Tobruk Blaine!

Get ready for the Spartans first appearance in the Mountain West Championship game this weekend against Boise State. Hear from head coach Brent Brennan, Athletics Director Marie Tuite and Special Teams Coordinator/Linebacker Coach Scott White.

Brent Brennan Show 12-10-20 by San Jose State Athletics

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Get ready for the major matchup with the Boise State Broncos this week. Coach Brennan discuss the game upcoming and what the Spartans did after learning of last week's cancelation against Fresno State. Plus Wide Receivers coach Kevin Cummings joins as a guest.

San Jose State Football continues their historic start to the 2020 season, now 3-0 after defeating San Diego State last week. Head coach Brent Brennan recaps that game and looks ahead to this week's opponent, UNLV. Special guest is the Offensive Line coach Jeff Oglesby.

This week is a recap San Jose State's win over New Mexico, the first 2-0 start since 1987, and preview the upcoming matchup against San Diego State. Plus Running Back Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Alonzo Carter joins as a special guest.

The Spartans are 1-0 following a defensive home victory over Air Force to begin the season. Recap the game, and look ahead to this week's opponent New Mexico, with head coach Brent Brennan. Deputy Director of Athletics Development, Rob Clark, provides capital project updates and information for donors and fans. Plus Offensive Coordinator Kevin McGiven breaks down the offensive performance from week one.

The first Brent Brennan Show of the season the head coach previews the Football opener against Air Force and talks about final preparation. Special guest, Director of Athletics, Marie Tuite provides updates for all sports, county guidelines and capital projects. Plus Defensive Coordinator Derrick Odum gives a look into this year defense.

Get caught up on the defense with San Jose State Defensive Coordinator Derrick Odum. Coach Odum talks about the practices at Humboldt State and what to look for this season from the San Jose State Defense! Plus Justin and Kevin give a quick look into the week one opponent, Air Force.

This week San Jose State Offensive Coordinator Kevin McGiven gives an update on training camp from Humboldt State!

This week, catch up with Football head coach Brent Brennan and Athletics Director Marie Tuite. Coach Brennan gives updates on the team and their preparations to start practice at Humboldt State University. Tuite provides information for the ongoing conversations regarding guidelines and protocols in order to being football operations in San Jose. Also Justin and Kevin break down the Mountain West schedule release.

Justin and Kevin break down this week's announcement of Mountain West Football beginning on October 24th. Our spotlight guest is former Spartan Offensive Lineman, and current member of the NFL's Washington Football Team, Wes Schweitzer. Wes talks about his NFL training camp, offseason workouts and current connection/support of San Jose State.

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Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach Ryan Cooper and Men's Basketball Assistant Will Kimble join the show as guests this week. They discuss how both teams are practicing outside and how they got into coaching. Plus Justin and Kevin break down Mountain West Quarterbacks.

This week we continue a series of conversations with Men's and Women's Basketball assistant coaches. Arielle Wideman and Julius Hodge discuss how they came to San Jose State and how their playing background helps them coach and relate to players today.

This week begins a series of interviews featuring assistant coaches from the Men's and Women's Basketball staff. Coaches Carlotta Kloppenburg-Pruitt and Tim Marrion, share their stories, comment on how different coaching is this year and the importance of supporting student athletes. Also, Justin and Kevin discuss the week's news in college athletics and the protests of major sports franchises.

This week Women's Soccer head coach Lauren Hanson joins us. She discusses the fall sports postponement, classes starting for her student athletes and returning to school herself! Plus Justin and Kevin talk about the Bay Area fires and go over the news in college athletics this week.

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This week we talk offense with Kevin McGiven! The Offensive Coordinator goes over QB & RB depth, strength of returning players and what he has worked on this offseason. Plus Justin & Kevin preview the offense ahead of season.

This week we talk defense on Spartan Spotlight with San Jose State Football Defensive Coordinator Derrick Odum. He covers Zoom meetings, films sessions, formations, personnel and more.

This week, head Football coach Brent Brennan provides an update on the team reporting to campus, what the next steps are and an outlook for the season.

On this episode we get in depth information from Assistant Athletics Director for Student Wellness and Leadership Development, Laura Alexander. She discusses the protocols for teams returning to campus and her new role with the "Beyond Sparta" program.

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Catch up with longtime Softball head coach Peter Turner. Turner discusses the end of the season, plans for the offseason and changes to the Softball facility. Also, Justin & Kevin break down the six new Mountain West Football head coaches coming into the fall.

On this episode, hear from San Jose State Football Running Backs Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Alonzo Carter. Coach Carter has organized nationwide Zoom calls with minority coaches and discussed race issues in America with student athletes. His efforts have drawn the attention of national media with an appearance on ESPN's Outside the Lines and has been featured in an article from the Athletic.

This week's Spotlight interview is a conversation with Men's Basketball head coach Jean Prioleau. Coach Prioleau discusses offseason and shelter in place for the coaches and players, plus an in depth breakdown of the new players coming to the program this season. Also Justin and Kevin talk about how they watch the games and what they look for during a broadcast.

Spotlight guest this week is the former longtime baseball head coach, Sam Piraro. At the helm of San Jose State for 25 seasons, Coach Piraro accumulated more than 800 wins. This June will mark the 20 year anniversary of the Spartans first trip to the College World Series.

On this episode get to know the newest member of the San Jose State Athletics staff, Deputy Director for Athletics Development, Rob Clark. Plus Justin and Kevin discuss the best non-quarterback offensive players they've watched and some of the best in San Jose State Football history.

On this episode, former Spartan Quarterback Josh Love talks about his recent signing with the NFL's LA Rams, his playing days at San Jose State and what he is most looking forward to when training camp begins. Plus Justin and Kevin go over some of the best defensive players that San Jose State Football has had during their time as broadcasters and some of the all time fan favorites.

This week the Spotlight Interview features Sophomore Men's Basketball player Seneca Knight. Knight talks about his upbringing, love of the game, connection with family and loyalty to San Jose State University. Also, Justin and Kevin discuss this year's NFL Draft and non drafted signees. Plus the duo go over Justin's role on MLB The Show and how it is recorded.

Episode 5: Spotlight interview features the second year head coach of San Jose State Gymnastics, Joanne Bowers, and Senior Taylor Chan. Both discuss the abrupt and late season end, how the final weeks of the semester are going and what to look forward to. Plus Justin and Kevin finish up their discussion on college football venues.

On this episode the spotlight interview features former Major League Baseball player and San Jose State Sports Hall of Famer, Kevin Frandsen. Frandsen talks Spartan sports, baseball in San Jose, shelter in place and his broadcasting role with the Philadelphia Phillies. Also Justin and Kevin Richardson take a deep dive in Mountain West Conference football venues.

This episode get to know the new Volleyball head coach, Trent Kersten. He discusses getting to know his players and staff while working remotely as a first time head coach. Plus Justin and Kevin talk about the evolution of technology in the broadcast booth.

On this episode the Spotlight interview features Director of Athletics Marie Tuite. Topics cover the COVID-19 impact on staff and student athletes, updates from University and Conference officials and continued progress of facility upgrades. In addition Justin and Kevin discuss some of the best Quarterbacks San Jose State has had or played against. Former Spartan and current New York Jet, David Fales, talks about his resigning and his view of the position over the years.

On the first episode of Spartan Spotlight we talk with Football Head Coach Brent Brennan during the COVID-19 shutdown. Plus Kevin Richardson breaks down spring practice.