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    You STILL want to be a Mid-Major Athletics Director? (Conclusion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 13:56


    Here is a brief summary of the previous post. The most recent Athletics Director at UL-Monroe resigned on Monday.  John… The post You STILL want to be a Mid-Major Athletics Director? (Conclusion) appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    So you want to be a Mid-Major Athletics Director? (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 12:59


    There is an Athletics Director job opening (again) at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. John Hartwell resigned from the… The post So you want to be a Mid-Major Athletics Director? (Part 1) appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Will Jerry Jones try the “Herschel Walker” play soon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 12:34


    The new football season brings another game show is being played by Dallas Cowboys owner (and the star of our… The post Will Jerry Jones try the “Herschel Walker” play soon? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    LIV Golf Pivots toward its Team Concept

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 10:51


    Take that, PGA Tour! Upstart professional golf competitor LIV Golf announced this week that it is raising tournament payouts beginning… The post LIV Golf Pivots toward its Team Concept appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    The Dog Days of Summer mean Football Practices Begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 10:36


    It's almost here!  The sizzling outdoor temperatures also signal that your favorite college football team is starting practices for the… The post The Dog Days of Summer mean Football Practices Begin appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Whatcha Gonna Do??? Remembering Hulk Hogan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 12:33


    Last Thursday's passing of the professional wrestling giant known as Hulk Hogan (born as Terry Bollea) came as a big… The post Whatcha Gonna Do??? Remembering Hulk Hogan appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Northwestern State Football – Cautious Optimism in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 10:06


    Coach Blaine McCorkle knew the job as head coach for the Northwestern State University Demons football team was going to… The post Northwestern State Football – Cautious Optimism in 2025 appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Scheffler wins another Snoozer + WNBA and Peacock news!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 10:53


    Happy Monday to all! This weekend's British Open (aka “The Open Championship”) was another runaway victory for the hottest golfer… The post Scheffler wins another Snoozer + WNBA and Peacock news! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    A Sunbelt Reunion for Louisiana Tech, ULM, and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 11:08


    It finally happened this week. Louisiana Tech University held a news conference at 3PM this afternoon to officially accept an… The post A Sunbelt Reunion for Louisiana Tech, ULM, and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Up, Up, and Away! It’s Season 2 for Centenary College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 11:47


    One of the smallest colleges in America started a football team in 2024.  It is now getting ready for its… The post Up, Up, and Away! It's Season 2 for Centenary College Football appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Dream Match-up – MLB All-Stars vs. the Savannah Bananas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 10:06


    Major League Baseball's annual All-Star Game will be played in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, July 15. A ticket to the… The post Dream Match-up – MLB All-Stars vs. the Savannah Bananas! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Welcome to the Sunbelt Conference Beauty Pageant!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 12:43


    Louisiana Tech University's invitation to join the Sunbelt Conference did not appear a week ago as many interested parties had… The post Welcome to the Sunbelt Conference Beauty Pageant! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Hot Dog! Let’s Celebrate the Fourth of July!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 11:22


    ***Update – Joey Chestnut (70 1/2) and Miki Sudo (33) captured first place honors in Friday's 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth… The post Hot Dog! Let's Celebrate the Fourth of July! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Will the Houston Texans end the city’s Football Losing Streak?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 11:31


    The Houston metropolitan area is one of the nation's most fertile grounds for high school football talent. Check out the… The post Will the Houston Texans end the city's Football Losing Streak? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    When (if ever) will the WNBA become Profitable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 12:56


    The United Football League (UFL) is likely to lose another $50 million or more in its second season of spring… The post When (if ever) will the WNBA become Profitable? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    A Sunday of Home Court Advantages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 10:51


    Three major sports events were held on Sunday afternoon and evening.  The assembled crowds were solidly behind one primary participant. … The post A Sunday of Home Court Advantages appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Will Louisiana Tech (Re)join the Sunbelt Conference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 11:42


    Full disclosure – Ol' SwampSwami earned an M.B.A. from Louisiana Tech University in 1981. This is not the first time… The post Will Louisiana Tech (Re)join the Sunbelt Conference? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    A “Cinderella Story” Father’s Day US Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 10:17


    Here's hoping that you had a terrific Father's Day weekend. My wife and I enjoyed a brief stay with one… The post A “Cinderella Story” Father's Day US Open appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    The Big Ugly Settlement Agreement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 12:30


    This story is definitely not about any current legislation in Washington, DC which may or may not happen anytime soon.… The post The Big Ugly Settlement Agreement appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Aaron Rodgers’ New Neighborhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 11:08


    Pittsburgh was the longtime home of PBS children's show host Fred “Mister” Rogers. His gentle voice and calm demeanor in… The post Aaron Rodgers' New Neighborhood appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    LSU-S Pilots Navigate a Perfect Landing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 12:06


    *Full disclosure – The author is a graduate of LSU-Shreveport circa – uh – far too many years ago. The… The post LSU-S Pilots Navigate a Perfect Landing appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    How the OKC Thunder Rolls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 10:56


    Let's be honest.  The NBA's 82-game regular season is a six month slog. It begins in the obscurity of October,… The post How the OKC Thunder Rolls appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    The UFL is in a Death Spiral

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 10:42


    I don't particularly like being a doom and gloom guy when discussing any major sport.  Having less to write and… The post The UFL is in a Death Spiral appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Saints Burned at the Used Carr lot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 10:52


    Prior to the recent NFL draft, we heard that the New Orleans Saints were likely to draft a quarterback in… The post Saints Burned at the Used Carr lot appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Rick Carlisle tells his Indiana team – “Pace yourselves!”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 10:06


    It is hard to believe that the Indiana Pacers' last basketball title came in the defunct American Basketball Association in… The post Rick Carlisle tells his Indiana team – “Pace yourselves!” appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Another Mammoth nickname mistake for Utah?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 10:16


    The National Hockey League allowed the Arizona Coyotes franchise to relocate in Salt Lake City last summer. Their nickname “Coyotes”… The post Another Mammoth nickname mistake for Utah? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Legendary Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 10:00


    This weekend featured news reports about several legendary people.  Some were about sports personalities.  Another featured a man who became… The post Legendary Memories appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    NBA Playoff teams are Kung Fu Fighting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 10:20


    The National Basketball Association plays an exhaustive 82-game regular season from October through April. Most NBA regular season games are… The post NBA Playoff teams are Kung Fu Fighting appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Well intended Daddy Deion created this Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 12:42


    How do you think it might have felt being named Jack Nicklaus, Jr.? Jack Nicklaus, Jr. (who goes by the… The post Well intended Daddy Deion created this Mess appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    The Cheesehead NFL Draft begins Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 11:15


    Green Bay, Wisconsin has less than 110,000 residents.  The NFL's smallest market will more than double in size as the… The post The Cheesehead NFL Draft begins Thursday appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Kayfabe Sports Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 10:22


    The wrestling term “kayfabe” means that you are willing to set aside your common sense and play along with the… The post Kayfabe Sports Highlights appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Back to School – Should Tennessee rent a NFL Quarterback this Fall?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 10:37


    The starting quarterback at the University of Tennessee is no longer on the squad. No, he didn't commit an off-the-field… The post Back to School – Should Tennessee rent a NFL Quarterback this Fall? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Pink Moons and Green Jackets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 10:30


    Did you see that unusual looking “pink” moon over the weekend? The April phenomenon was actually a traditional full moon… The post Pink Moons and Green Jackets appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    The Masters Preview – Expect the Unexpected

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 10:44


    Beginning Thursday, four days of professional golf will be played on the most perfectly manicured and picturesque golf course on… The post The Masters Preview – Expect the Unexpected appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Congrats to Florida and UConn – Farewell to Amateur College Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 10:05


    Congratulations to the Florida Gators men's basketball team and the Connecticut Huskies women's team.  Both emerged as the 2025 national… The post Congrats to Florida and UConn – Farewell to Amateur College Sports appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    The Fantastic Four Final Fours

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 10:36


    The men's and women's college basketball season will end in just a few days. The women's Final Four happens in… The post The Fantastic Four Final Fours appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Will this week be LIV’s Last Stand?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 10:08


    Has anyone seen LIV Golf recently? The upstart rival to the PGA Tour has literally vanished from the professional golf… The post Will this week be LIV's Last Stand? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    The UFL wants YOU as a new Recruit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 10:49


    Are you ready for some (spring) football? The UFL desperately wants YOU to become a fan this spring.  The league's… The post The UFL wants YOU as a new Recruit! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Movin’ on Down! St. Francis of PA to join D-III Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 12:21


    One week ago, the men's basketball team at St. Francis University of Pennsylvania played in the NCAA March Madness tournament. … The post Movin' on Down! St. Francis of PA to join D-III Sports appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    LSU Men’s Basketball – Fix it now or $ave the Money?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 12:21


    My wife and I attended LSU's final home basketball game recently in Baton Rouge.  For the Tigers, it was Senior… The post LSU Men's Basketball – Fix it now or $ave the Money? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    March Madness picks – No Surprises in the Final Fours

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 10:48


    Mrs. SwampSwami and I spent last week on a lovely visit to the Gulf Shores, Alabama area. Travel tip –… The post March Madness picks – No Surprises in the Final Fours appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Seeing red about Carolina Blue?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 9:03


    The NCAA college basketball men's and women's March Madness tournament brackets were released on Sunday night. Every year, the field… The post Seeing red about Carolina Blue? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Dallas Mavericks and the Shreveport Swamp Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 9:23


    What does a Texas-based NBA franchise have in common with a North Louisiana city's former Double-AA minor league baseball team?… The post Dallas Mavericks and the Shreveport Swamp Dragons appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Rick Pitino – Rooting for him or against him?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 10:59


    Based solely on his coaching record, St. John's men's basketball coach Rick Pitino has enjoyed an incredibly successful college career.… The post Rick Pitino – Rooting for him or against him? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    These NFL Contenders Need a Quarterback Upgrade

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 11:53


    Other than Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes and a few other top tier NFL quarterbacks, several others should keep their bags… The post These NFL Contenders Need a Quarterback Upgrade appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Wednesday’s War Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 9:50


    There are several types of sports stories which have caught my eye this week.  Let's cover a few of them… The post Wednesday's War Room appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    March Madness Expansion – More Pound Puppies or Pedigrees?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 11:00


    Entering this last week of February, college basketball fans are dreaming and scheming about how their favorite team might receive… The post March Madness Expansion – More Pound Puppies or Pedigrees? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    ESPN files Divorce papers from Major League Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 10:41


    Their marriage lasted an incredible 35 years. Beginning in 1990, the Worldwide Leader in Sports (ESPN) began to carry Major… The post ESPN files Divorce papers from Major League Baseball appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Ready for “Play-in” College Football Playoff games?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 10:25


    Every once in awhile, a terrific idea will surface and warrant closer attention. On Wednesday, the two big power conferences… The post Ready for “Play-in” College Football Playoff games? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Nuts and Bolts – LIV Golf just got…

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 11:36


    As noted in my previous post this week, your faithful SwampSwami is ready to settle into some spring sports on… The post Nuts and Bolts – LIV Golf just got… appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

    Hoop, Hoop, Hooray!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 11:12


    College basketball players have been toiling for nearly three months in relative obscurity.  But King Football has, at long last,… The post Hoop, Hoop, Hooray! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

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