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The podcast home for every SportsFan episode. The SportsFan airs live Monday-Friday at 6:06-7 p.m. on 970 and 97.1 WATH in Athens, Ohio. Presented by J&K Contracting

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    • Apr 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from SportsFan on 970 WATH

    Sportsfan 4-25-24: OHSAA New Divisional Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 56:16


    Carl Blalock and Sedric Granger breakdown the new OHSAA football regions released today. Plus we preview tonight's NFL Draft on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    Sportsfan 3-18-24: Trimble Baseball Coach Chaz Mohler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 55:31


    Carl Blalock is joined by Trimble Baseball Coach Chaz Mohler as he talks about the lessons learned heading into year 2 of coaching baseball and his thoughts about the expanded divisions coming next year. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    Sportsfan 3-13-24: Athens Baseball Coach Todd Nuzum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 55:06


    Carl Blalock talks with Coach Todd Nuzum as he prepares for the Bulldogs season. Plus Ethan Sargeant calls in to talk about NFL free agency and WOUB's Conor Mallonn talks about Ohio's basketball teams at the MAC Tournament in Cleveland on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    Sportsfan 2-15-24: OHSAA Moves to 7 Divisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 56:51


    Carl Blalock and Ethan Sargeant debate whether the OHSAA moving to 7 divisions is a good move or not. Plus they preview tonight's Girls basketball sectional final action. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    Sportsfan 2-1-24: Basketball Rundown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 54:25


    Carl Blalock and Sedric Granger talk about Wednesday's college basketball action and the NFL coaching carousel. On the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 1-31-24: Bobcats Win Big (w/ Russ Eisenstein)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 54:34


    Carl Blalock is joined by Russ Eisenstein as he recaps Ohio men's basketball's 91-70 win over Buffalo and previews a big game against Miami on Saturday. Plus Jacob Motta calls in to give his reaction of the Seahawks head coaching hire. On the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 1-18-24: Divisional Round Will Determine Legacies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 54:27


    Join Sedric Granger and Carl Blalock as they break down the landscape of college basketball, discuss Ohio State and Ohio basketball, and then close with thoughts on the NFL Divisional Round matchups and what impact the games have on the individual players on each side.

    Sportsfan 1-8-24: NFL Week 18 Review + NFL Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 55:21


    Join Sedric Granger a he breaks down the main storylines from NFL week 18, previews the first round of the NFL playoffs, and shares some thoughts about the CFP National Title Game between Michigan and Washington.

    Sportsfan 12-20-23: Sportsmanship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 56:07


    Carl Blalock is joined by Athens Athletic Director Eric Sholtis and Alexander Athletic Director Natalie Lucas about how important sportsmanship at high school athletic events is.

    Sportsfan 12-13-23: OH$AA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 57:22


    Carl Blalock and Max Brunke discuss a glitch found in the MaxPreps rating system used this year for basketball and the news that the OHSAA is exploring creating more divisions for boys and girls soccer, basketball and baseball and softball. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 12-7-23: Bengals vs Colts Preview + Juan Soto is a Yankee

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 53:51


    Join Sedric Granger, Ethan Sargeant, and Carl Blalock as they preview the exciting Colts-Bengals matchup this Sunday. With Ethan and Carl going to the game live, can the guys break their respective losing streaks as fans attending games? In the last five minutes of the show, resident Yankees fan Ethan Sargeant shares why the trade for Juan Soto could restore the empire of the Yankees. This and much more on tonight's episode of the Sportsfan!

    Sportsfan 12-4-23: RIP College Football (1869-2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 26:47


    Carl Blalock laments the College Football Playoff Committee's decision to leave undefeated ACC Champion Florida State out of the Top 4. On the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 11-30-23: Girls Basketball and Football States Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 56:40


    Carl Blalock and Ethan Sargeant previews tonight's TVC-Hocking opening night for girls basketball. Then Ethan and Carl preview all 7 OHSAA State Football Championship Games all on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 11-28-23: CFP Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 55:51


    Carl Blalock and Ethan Sergeant talk about all the college football playoff scenarios as the penultimate rankings are released tonight. Plus Ethan and Carl preview a great week in college basketball all on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 11-27-23: Ripping off the Bandage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 56:37


    Carl Blalock and Sedric Granger discuss what went wrong for the Buckeyes in their loss to Michigan Saturday, plus break down the NFL Sunday on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 11-21-23: Ohio Linebacker Bryce Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 56:29


    On this special episode of the Sportsfan, Ohio Bobcat Linebacker Bryce Houston joins host Sedric Granger to discuss his football career, preview the upcoming matchup against Akron, and discuss the impressive work Bryce is doing in the Athens County community. Bryce Houston is a 3rd year captain of the Ohio University Football Team. Houston also is building an app called Curfew that aims to combat food insecurity among Ohio University Students. After graduation, Bryce plans to go to the NFL and become an entrepreneur.

    Sportsfan 11-20-23: Trimble Coach Howie Caldwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 56:31


    Carl Blalock and Sedric Granger catch up with Trimble boys basketball coach Howie Caldwell as the Tomcats return 6 juniors from last year's team. Plus we announce this years basketball schedule for the Athens County Game of the Week. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    Sportsfan 11-16-23: Federal Hocking Coach Jonathan Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 24:15


    Carl Blalock is joined by Federal Hocking Coach Jonathan Thompson to preview the Lancers season as they look to repeat as district champions. Plus we have boots on the ground as Ethan Sargeant and Sedric Granger are in Baltimore for Bengals-Ravens. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 11-14-23: NY Boys Basketball Coach Blaine Gabriel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 56:40


    Join hosts Carl Blalock and Sedric Granger as they interview Nelsonville-York Coach Blaine Gabriel about the upcoming season for the Buckeye's boys basketball season. In addition, Carl and Sedric also preview the exciting night of college basketball and weeknight MACtion.

    Sportsfan 11-9-23: Ohio HS Football Week 13 Preview + AFC North Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 53:34


    Join Ethan Sargeant, Tim Hanna, and Sedric Granger on the Sportsfan! They break down all the 740 regional semifinals, including Harvest Prep and Ironton as well as Sheridan and Bishop Hartley! They also talk AFC North football with big matchups for all 4 teams coming up this weekend.

    Sportsfan 11-8-23: VC Boys Basketball Coach NJ Kight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 55:45


    High School Basketball is getting closer, Carl Blalock visits with Vinton County Head Boys Basketball Coach NJ Kight as the Vikings prepare to defend their conference title. Plus Ohio men's basketball tips off their season against Troy and Bobcat Showcase's Maria Monesi helps break down Ohio Football's 20-10 win over Buffalo, all on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 11-7-23: Ohio vs Buffalo Preview + Mid-Major Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 56:40


    Join Sedric Granger and Carl Blalock as they preview the Ohio Bobcats football game against Buffalo. In addition, Carl and Sedric talk national college football, the NFL playoff picture, and notable mid-major NCAA basketball matchups!

    Sportsfan 11-2-23: AFC North Roundtable Week 9 + MLB Offseason Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 55:26


    Join Ethan Sargeant and Darayus Sethna on the Sportsfan! They break down some of the tantalizing matchups in the AFC North this week, including the Bengals on SNF against Buffalo. They also discuss the state of the Reds and Guardians as the MLB offseason begins.

    Sportsfan 11-1-23: CFP (Crap Filled Poll)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 54:36


    Carl Blalock and Sedric Granger debate the merits of the College Football Playoff Ranking Committee after the first rankings of the season are released. On the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    Sportsfan 10-31-23: NY Volleyball Coach Wayne Dicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 56:35


    Carl Blalock and Sedric Granger are joined on the phone by Nelsonville-York Volleyball Coach Wayne Dicken as he talks about leading the Buckeyes' volleyball team to their second district title in school history and previews Thursdays regional final game against Meadowbrook. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 10-26-23: Halloween Weekend Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 53:45


    Ethan Sargeant previews a great sports weekend, Carl Blalock joins to preview the playoff football games around Athens County. Then Ethan previews the Battle of the Bricks Saturday afternoon. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 10-25-23: Battle of the Bricks (w/ Russ Eisenstein)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 53:43


    Carl Blalock is joined by Voice of the Bobcats Russ Eisenstein as he breaks down the Bobcats victory against Western Michigan last week and previews this week's important Battle of the Bricks! All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 10-24-23: Sports Heaven!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 38:44


    Join Sedric Granger as he takes a comprehensive look at the variety of sports going on during the fall season. We are in sports heaven with NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and NCAA sports all on at the same time!

    Sportsfan 10-23-23: Colts Get Screwed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 53:46


    Carl Blalock is heated after the Colts lose to the Browns through a few bad officiating calls. Carl and Sedric Granger also go through all the Week 7 NFL games. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    Sportsfan 10-19-23: AFC North Roundtable + Ohio State vs. Penn State Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 53:42


    Join Ethan Sargeant and Sedric Granger on the Sportsfan! They discuss the AFC North's upcoming matchups as well as break down the top-10 matchup between Ohio State and Penn State in Columbus this weekend.

    Sportsfan 10-18-23: What Happened Saturday (w/ Russ Eisenstein)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 53:44


    Carl Blalock and Ethan Sargeant are joined by the Voice of the Bobcats Russ Eisenstein as he recaps what happened for the Bobcats against NIU and previews this week's matchup against Western Michigan

    Sportsfan 10-17-23: Bengals and Browns Surge up the NFL Power Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 53:43


    Join Sedric Granger and Ethan Sargeant as they discuss the newest NFL power rankings. In the second segment, Ethan and Sedric talk about the MLB playoffs and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Lastly, the hosts aim to figure out where the Ohio Bobcats need to improve after their loss to NIU. All of this and much more on today's episode of the Sportsfan.

    Sportsfan 10-16-23: NFL Week 6 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 53:43


    Carl Blalock is joined by guest Tim Hanna to recap a wild week 7 in college football and an upset filled week 6 of NFL football. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    Sportsfan 10-12-23: Week 6 AFC North Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 53:30


    Join Sedric Granger and Max Brunke as they discuss all things AFC North. Can the Bengals get to 3-3 at the bye? Will the Browns have any way of cooling off the 49ers without Deshaun Watson? Can the Ravens bounce back from their loss to the Steelers? All of this and much more on the Sportsfan!

    Sportsfan 10-11-23: MLB Playoff Format Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 53:45


    Carl Blalock and Sedric Granger talk about the MLB playoffs, whether the format would change and the TV decisions. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    Sportsfan 10-10-23: NFL Breakdowns, NHL is Back, and HS Football Playoff Scenarios

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 53:48


    Join Ethan Sargeant and Sedric Granger on the Sportsfan! They break down the Bengals and Ravens Week 5 performances, talk a little NHL hockey on opening night, break down some potential HS football playoff matchups for TVC squads, and more!

    Sportsfan 10-5-23: AFC North Week 4 Roundtable + CFB Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 53:49


    Join Ethan Sargeant and Max Brunke on the Sportsfan! They break down this weekend's NFL and CFB matchups, as well as Ohio's homecoming tilt with Kent State. All that and more on the Sportsfan!

    Sportsfan 10-4-23: Voice of the Bobcats Russ Eisenstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 55:35


    Carl Blalock is joined by Russ Eisenstein as they talk Bobcat football on this homecoming week. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    SportsFan 10-3-23: What's Going On With Joe Burrow? + MLB Wild Card Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 53:47


    Join Ethan Sargeant + Sedric Granger on the Sportsfan! They question what's been going wrong with Joe Burrow and preview the opening round of the MLB Playoffs.

    Sportsfan 9-28-23: AFC North Roundtable Week 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 53:46


    Join Ethan Sargeant, Sedric Granger, and Max Brunke as they do their Week 4 AFC North Roundtable show! They break down all the Bengals, Browns, Ravens, and Steelers news and matchups for this upcoming week.

    Sportsfan 9-25-23: NFL Week 3 Recap + ND-OSU Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 38:43


    Carl Blalock and Ethan Sargeant recap a great weekend in football including the Buckeyes last second victory over Notre Dame, the Dolphins 50 point drubbing of the Broncos and preview the Bengals-Rams game tonight.

    Sportsfan 9-21-23: AFC North Roundtable Week 3 Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 53:52


    Join Sedric Granger as he breaks down week 2 of the AFC North slate, previews week 3 in the NFL, analyzes what the Reds need to do to make the NL wildcard, and talks about Ohio's upcoming matchup against BGSU.

    SportsFan 9-14-23: AFC North Roundtable Week 2 Edition + Ohio Football Preview vs. Iowa State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 53:42


    Join Ethan Sargeant, Sedric Granger, and Darayus Sethna as week 2 of our roundtable show is on the road! We break down all of last week's AFC North action while also discussing next week's divisional matchups. WE also discussed Ohio welcoming a Power 5 football program to town in the Iowa State Cyclones.

    Sportsfan 9-11-23: NFL Week 1 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 53:43


    Carl Blalock breaks down all the football action from Week 1 of the NFL. Plus an update to the Athens County Game of the Week Schedule. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    SportsFan 9-7-23: Full Football Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 53:27


    Join the SportsFan as Ethan Sargeant and Darayus Sethna break down all the football this weekend! They discuss NFL action, including the divisional matchup between the Browns and the Bengals. They also talk Ohio's matchup with FAU and some high school football action from around the region. All that and more on the SportsFan!

    Sportsfan 8-31-23: College Football Week 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 53:44


    Carl Blalock and Sedric Granger preview all the key Top 25 games around the country in college football as Week 1 of the season starts. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    Sportsfan 8-29-23: Bold Predictions for the MLB and NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 53:47


    Join Carl Blalock and Sedric Granger as they discuss the outlook for the Reds in this pivotal stretch of the season, predict who wins the American League West, and make some guesses at who makes the playoffs in the NFL.

    Sportsfan 8-28-23: Ohio Falls to San Diego State

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 56:15


    Carl Blalock is joined by WOUB Sports Director Ayden Crowley as they breakdown Ohio's 20-13 loss to SDSU, plus Carl breaks down the NL Wild Card picture on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan: 8-24-23: College Football Week 0 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 53:45


    Carl Blalock and Dylan Westmeyer preview college football's week zero games including Ohio vs San Diego State and Navy vs Notre Dame. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting

    Sportsfan 8-22-23: MLB Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 53:44


    Carl Blalock, Sedric Granger and Ethan Sargeant recap MLB games since the last Sportsfan, plus preview the college football season. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

    Sportsfan 8-14-23: Alexander Football Coach Tyler Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 53:43


    Carl Blalock talks with Alexander Football coach Tyler Davis as he previews his first year at the helm as head coach. Plus Dylan Westmeyer joins the show to talk about college football's AP Top 25 preseason poll. All on the Sportsfan presented by J&K Contracting.

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