Sports Across The Board

Was UConn coach Danny Hurley serious when an open might caught him saying he's the “best coach on the planet?” How did ESPN' anchor Hannah Storm establish herself as one of the best. What does Nancy Lieberman think of “little sister” Caitlin Clark. And is Todd Golden worried about losing members of his championship Florida Gators to the Transfer Portal. Listen to this special edition of SATB recorded at the V Foundation Gala in Sarasota, Fla. It was the V's 20th anniversaity and the Gala has raised over $120 million for pediatric cancer research.

Sidney Lowe, Thurl Bailey, Dereck Whittenburg and Lorenzo Charles were all instrumental in that final game-winning shot for NC State. Hear Dereck describe the closing seconds of one of the most dramatic Finals in NCAA tournament history, won by the Woldpack 54-52.

Actually, John is now a top rated morning drive-time host with his partner Andrew Salciunas on 97.5 The Fanatic in his home town of Philadelphia. John discusses the difference in markets between Philly and his former home Atlana, where he hosted the Buck and Kincade Show on 680 the Fan. He also talks about, what else, the Super Bowl success of the Eagles, the future of sports talk radio and what students should know if considering a career in sports media. He also reminisces about his time in Atlanta and says his return to Phialadelphia shows the saying about "you never can go back home" is not true. John's a great guest and a true pro.

College football season is over, but it's never too late to look back or too early to look ahead. And who better to do it than CBS college football expert Tony Barnhart. A UGA grad and former ESPN commentator, Tony sums up the past season and comments on the first 12-team playoff. He also looks at what's ahead for the Georgia Bulldogs, and comments on the Dogs heir apparent quarterback Gunner Stockton. This and much more on SATB's Year 5, Episode 2.

Sam Crenshaw, one of Atlanta's most versatile broadcasters, comments on the college football playoff final, where college sports are headed, why he's excited about the Hawks and what he sees for the Braves and Falcons. Sam is the sports anchor for CW69 News at 10, weekend morning host for Sports Radio 92.9 the Game, broadcaster and producer for GPB sports, sideline reporter for Georgia State football and play-by-play voice for Georgia State basketball on ESPN3. Very few know Atlanta sports like Sam. Listen to his thoughts and opinions on this first SATB podcast of 2025.

Using a fictionalzed approach to real world issues, Jay writes about college football's high stakes environment. He covers it all from NIL and the Transfer Portal, to corruption and campus politics. He brings his 17 years of coaching experience and his vast knowledge of the college sports landscape in this interview with Sports Across the Board.

Terence Moore is a columnist for Forbes.com and contributor to WSB-TV's top rated Sports Zone Sunday, He is also the author of two books—The Real Hank Aaron, an Intimate Look at the Life And Legacy of the Home Run King and Red Brick Magic, the story of the coaching legacy of his alma mater, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He relays stories of Miami's coaching legends, many of whom he knew personally. He also talks Falcons, Braves and more.

Durham also comments on the quantum changes in college sports, the much talked about Michael Penix acquisition by the Falcons, and why he never sought to succeed his ledgendary father as voice of the North Carolina Tar Heels.

This time Dave and Gary drink coffee and commiserate on some of the big issues in sports from the growing confusion at the college level to arm angles and to what basketball has learned from soocer.

Our annual trip to the V Foundation for Pediatric Cancer gala in Sarasota netted interviews with some of the stars, who suppor the cause, but also have oipinions on some of sports most pressing issues. Listen as we talk with Buiffalo Bills Hall of Famer, and three time cancer survisor Jim Kelly; NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon; Tenessee basketaball coach Rick Barnes; ESPN analyst Booger McFarland; and former Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim

Jerome talks candidly about why he retired , tells stories from his 40 year broadcast career, and comments on the Atlanta Hawks' need to press the refresh button.

Did you know “Cool Papa” Bell was so quick he could turn off the switch and be in bed before the room went dark? Do you know about baseball's “forgotten man? How about where the great Hank Aaron began his illustrious career? The answers to these and other questions help form the history of baseball's Negro Leagues. Listen as the Negro Leagues Museum's president tells us about the teams, the players and the history of the league and the museum, which has become one of the nation's true cultural treasures.

Through trials and tribulations, both mental and physical, Rick Strom built a career in college football and the NFL. Hear stories about his coaches including Bill Curry, Chuck Noll and Marv Levy. Gain insights into his teammates such as Detroit's Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. And learn how faith and determination led him to a career he never really expected.

Dr. Kneer is a sports medicine specialist with the Emory Orthopedics and Spine Center. He is also the head team physician for the Atlanta Braves and consulting physician to the Falcons. He has provided international medical coverage to U.S. Soccer. Tap into Dr. Kneer's wealth of knowledge on sports injuries, on how to stay fit, and how he keeps professional athletes in the game.

Dave is an award-winning broadcaster, actor and voice-over talent. He worked play-by-play for the New York Yankess on the MSG Network, called games for Washington's NBA franchise and has covered sports from A to Z for ESPN. His knowledge and unique insights have made him a popular guest on shows from coast-to-coast. Here he helps put a bow on the 2023 sports year and looks ahead to 2024.

Annie has been praised for her work by countless sports personalities including  CBS's James Brown ESPN's Booger McFarland, NASCAR reporter Jenny Punch, basketball analyst Megan Perry and even Shaq and Kareem. Perry said “there's something magnetic about Annie Hoffman”. In this podcast you'll see why as she talks about her days with ABC and ESPN.com among other networks and local stations. She also provides valuable tips for the experienced as well as those eyeing media as a career.

Former Brave Jeff Francoeur covers baseball in Atlanta and nationally working with the likes of Brian Anderson and Bob Costas. In this episode,along with the playoffs, he discusses the success of MLB's rules changes, the grind of a season from the player's perspective and much more.

Mike Lewis's work focuses on the intersection of sports analytics and sports marketing. This approach makes Professor Lewis a unique expert on fandom as his work addresses the complete process from success on the field to success at the box office. Representative research topics include Competitive Balance, Generation Z Fandom and Athlete Star Power. He has appeared twice before on Sports Across the Board.

Bill Curry was in three Super Bowls, played for Lombardi and Shula and coached at Georgia Tech, Alabama and Georgia State. In this episode he comments on why Pat Fiitzgerald is not to blame for the mess at Northwestern, why NIL and the Transfer Portal are not good for the college football. He also relives his days with the greatest of coaches--Dodd, Lombardi and Shula and tells us where Belichick belongs on the list. This and more from one of the most insightful minds in football today.

Steve Holman has broadcast almost 3,000 consecutive games for the Atlanta Hawks. Starting in Boston as an assistant to the legendary Johnny Most, Holman moved to Atlanta and began one of the most illustrious careers in NBA broadcast history--one filled with memories of Hawks greats from Dominique Wilkins to Trae Young and everyone in between. He has also called some of the greatest games in Hawks history including the legenday 1988 Eastern Conference playoff showdown between Nique and Larry Bird--known today as "the duel for the ages." It's a fun trip down memory lane along with opinions on today's players and the state of the game.

The stars turned out for Dick Vitale, who annually sponsors a gala to raise money for pediatric cancer research. To date over $320 million raised. Sports legends such as John McEnroe, the Admiral David Robinson, St. John's new basketball coach Rick Pitino, three-time World Series champion Buster Posey and Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes were all on hand to talk about the Foundation and answer questions about the sports that made them famous.

This is our first edition of the Sports Across the Board Two-Minute drill. If you can't listen to lengthy podcasts, then try this bite-sized interview format. This episode features one of the all-time NBA greats David Robinson. A gradaute of the Naval Academy, Robinson went on to great heights in basketall and now serves on the board of the V Foundation fighting childhood cancer.

If you're looking for stories about baseball and baseball broadcasters look no further than this podcast with our guest “Coney Island” Dave Cohen. A former Yankee broadcaster, a lifelong friend of Bob Costas and announcer for Costas Coast to Coast, Dave has done NBA play-by-play and numerous sports over a 30-year span with ESPN. A graduate of Syracuse University, Dave was an innovator in sports cable programming, and was instrumental in the beginning of all-sports radio in NewYork. As Vin Scully would say, “pull up a chair” and listen to some great stories from our featured guest, Dave Cohen.

A British native, Mullin is CEO of the Atlanta-based sports marketing firm, The Aspire Group. He tells how he broke into sports in America then provides insights into the last days of the Atlanta Spirit, the Pittsburgh Pirates during the steriod era, the NBA's marketing machine and tells of the highs and low of a lifelong career in sports. He also speaks of his new philanthropic effort designed to imporve reading, writing and math skills for young children in siingle-parent households. Listen now to Season 3, Episonde 3 of Sports Across the Board.

Pete Babcock, who was the GM of not only the Hawks, but the Clippers and Nuggets as well, recounts stories of Red Auerbach's role in bringing Black players into the NBA and how the Harlem Globetrotters factored into the development of the league. He also relates stories of life on the road for Black players in the early days and why today international players have become a major part of the NBA. Pete, also a student of the JFK assination, tells why he thinks Lee Harvey Oswald may not have been the "lone gunman." That and more on this, season 3, episode 2, of Sports Across the Board.

Terence Moore returns to Sports Across the Board to speak about his new book on Hank Aaron and tells stories that only he can tell about the home run king. Then he tells us what it will take for Georgia to win its third straight national football championship and why NIL and the new college football play playoff scenario are "evil. " He concludes with how an interview with the champ Muhammed Ali turned into something very strange and very memorable. Affable, candid and always entertaining listen to Terence Moore on this episode of Sports Across The Board.

Two former greats discuss trends in quarterbacking, why the era of the drop back QB is gone forever and what the world has against lefties in football's most important position. Also learn about RGIII's role with college football's Good Works Team and Steve Young's work with Meta to bring advanced technologfy to students in underserved areas across the nation.

Dr. Arnie rates Arthur Smith, says Michael Vick changed the game, talks the role of the offensive line and how it differs in this era of quarterback domination. He also speaks to sports injuries, and concludes with his views on the value of sports in society. Welcome to Episode 16 of Sports Across the Board

What makes fans do what they do? Can good marketing overcome bad performance on the field? How do community and generational forces affect fan loyaly? How did soccer fans reach such a fever pitch to create riots in the stands and on the field in Indonesia? What did COVID do to fan behavior and overall interest in sports? Mike Lewis, Emory professor, answers these and other questions on this episode of Sports Across the Board with Gary McKillips.

Learn how Jeff Francouer got the nickname "Frenchy," what he took from his 12 year career in the majors and how he wowed 79 MLB scouts in his audition as a high school player. Hear this candid, close-up interview with Braves broadcaster Jeff Francouer on this epdosde of Sports Across the Board

As president and CEO of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Gary Stokan has his ear to the ground on all that is happening in colege sports. Hear his candid opinions on the lack of leadership in college football, conference realignment and NIL. He also looks at the big Georgia-Orgon and Georgia Tech-Clemson Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games.

This exclusive interview was recorded at SEC Media Days at the Omni Hotel. The Omni and the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta hosted the event, which is the unofficial opening of the college football season.

Braves broadcaster Brian Jordan is one of the few two sports stars in history. He looks back at his time with the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons, and he talks about teammates Mark McGwire, Deion Sanders, manger Tony LaRussa and coach Jerry Glanville. Jordan also weighs in on baseball's current world champions.

Many universities are changing conferences in football and basketball. They're looking for a pot of gold with respect to increased funding, improved enrollment, better rivalries, and brand development. But Georgia State professor Stephanie Herbst Lucke, a former collegiate All-American herself, says not so fast. Her study finds that in the long run, spending millions to switch conferences may not be worth it for most schools.

A 35 year sportswriter and TV columnist in Los Angeles, Larry Stewart talks about his dealings with Bob Costas, Al Michaels, Vin Scully and other sportscasting legends. He relives his meeting with a young Jerry Seinfeld, an older Jim McKay, and New York's finest, Marv Albert. From sitting in a production truck to golfing with Hall of Fame coach Bill Sharman to dining with leading sports figures in some of L.A.'s most posh eateries, Larry relieves some of the great moments of his illustrious career. it's all on this edition of a sports Across the Board.

Wes Pritchett, All-American linebacker with Notre Dame's 1988 national championship team, talks about Lou Holtz, new Irish coach Marcus Freeman, the Dogs national championship and college football's changing landscape. Would he want to be playing now? What's he telling his sons, who are highly-touted college football prospects? All this and more from a man who knows and loves football. Welcome to the second season of Sports Across the Board.

Al Gold is is a baseball Super Scout and player development director, who signed the likes of Frank Thomas (the Big Hurt), Kerry Wood and others. He reminisces about his days with the White Sox, Reds, and Mets. He also shares why he thinks today's game may be in trouble.

Vin Thompson is CEO of the sports marketing agency, MELT. He's one of the nation's top college sports authorities. He goes across the board, providing his unique insights on the chaos in college sports. He also weighs in on televised sports events as “the ultimate reality show."

Fans are returning to sporting events, and that's also true at the high school level. Thanks to the company GoFan, there's a unique ticketing service that makes going to games easier. GoFan CEO B.J. Pilling explains how the service works, the role of paid sponsors, and how this is only the beginning for the GoFan platform.

Now that an athlete can be paid to endorse products (the NIL rule) what will happen to college sports? And why do fans go gaga over their favorite teams? Host Gary McKillips talks with Emory University marketing professor Mike Lewis on these topics and where Atlanta stands as a major sports city.

From the NCAA basketball tournament to post-season football bowls , Georgia State University is making its presence known on the national sports landscape. Dave Cohen is GSU's Hall of Fame broadcaster. He tells us what may be next for this burgeoning athletic program. He also looks back on GSU coaching legends Lefty Driesell and Bill Curry, and he previews the upcoming football season which includes games with Army, 11th ranked North Carolina and SEC powerhouse Auburn.

If golf is your game, or if you merely watch and enjoy, this episode is for you. Fresh off the Masters, Jim Hart of AP Radio and Sirius/XM looks back at Hideki Matsumaya's victory at Augusta, and he previews the PGA. He also talks about golf's popularity, TV ratings, and the sport without Tiger Woods. As an added bonus, Jim goes across the board on a proposed eight-to-twelve team college football playoff.

Terence Moore is national sportswriter, former Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist and TV commentator. He tells host Gary McKillips about his memories covering Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, the Oakland A's with Billy Martin, and the Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron.