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The TALKIN' BALL Podcast is the flagship podcast of Grail Sports Media. Hosted by Gene Delle Donne, Cutt and Big Mike, who are all diehard fans that discuss everything from the biggest news in professional sports, to fantasy picks, to the best beer for pounding during a game Follow on grailsports…

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  • Jun 17, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 32 EPISODES


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Jeff Quinn – Offensive Line Coach, Notre Dame

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 33:02


The guest of today’s episode is Jeff Quinn.  Quinn is the offensive line coach at The University of Notre Dame and is entering his 6th year with the Irish.  Prior to Notre Dame, Quinn served as the head coach at the University of Buffalo where he coached Khalil Mack and before that, was the interim head coach … Continue reading Jeff Quinn – Offensive Line Coach, Notre Dame →

Bryan Carrington – Director of Recruiting, Texas

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 26:14


The guest of today’s episode is Bryan Carrington. Bryan is the Director of Recruiting at the University of Texas. Being a Houston native, Carrington is all things Texas and one of the best in the game at what he does. This is evident by his Twitter account, the passion you see throughout his work, and … Continue reading Bryan Carrington – Director of Recruiting, Texas →

Joey Elliott – Pro Scout, Colts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 30:19


The guest of today’s episode is Joey Elliott. Elliott is a professional scout for the Indianapolis Colts. Before his career in the NFL front office, Joey had a successful career as a quarterback at Purdue, followed by the Canadian Football League and NFL.  I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend the day … Continue reading Joey Elliott – Pro Scout, Colts →

Ken Niumatalolo – Head Coach, Navy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 29:03


Continuing on the Army, Navy theme, the guest of today’s episode is Coach Ken Niumatalolo.  Niumatalolo is the head coach of the United States Naval Academy and the winningest coach in Navy history. I could continue to go on about Coach’s accolades, but thought it’d be best to briefly tell you about my experience the … Continue reading Ken Niumatalolo – Head Coach, Navy →

Brent Davis – Offensive Coordinator, Army

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 28:57


The guest of today’s episode is Coach Brent Davis. Davis is the offensive coordinator at Army and in his sixth season. Under Davis, the Black Knights have had a top offense in the country year in and year out, and won the rushing title in 2017 averaging 326 yards per game scoring 50 touchdowns. Having … Continue reading Brent Davis – Offensive Coordinator, Army →

Mike Locksley – Head Coach, University of Maryland

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 26:26


The guest of today’s episode is Coach Mike Locksley. Coach Locksley is currently the Head Coach of The University of Maryland where he will be starting his first season as the head man, but back with the Terp’s a 3rd time in his career. Prior to Maryland, Locksley was the offensive coordinator at Alabama and … Continue reading Mike Locksley – Head Coach, University of Maryland →

David Cutcliffe – Head Coach, Duke University

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 39:38


The guest of today’s episode is David Cutcliffe. Coach Cutcliffe is currently the head coach of Duke University, and beginning his 12th season with the Blue Devils. Prior to Duke, Coach Cut started his career at Banks HS in Alabama before moving on to Tennessee, and Ole Miss. Known as the ultimate QB coach, Cutcliffe … Continue reading David Cutcliffe – Head Coach, Duke University →

Chip Long – Offensive Coordinator, Notre Dame

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 24:25


The guest of today’s episode is Chip Long. Coach Long is currently the offensive coordinator of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish,  and starting his 3rd season. Prior to Notre Dame, Long spent several seasons with head coach Mike Norvell where he followed him from Arizona State to Memphis before getting hired by Brian Kelly. Coach … Continue reading Chip Long – Offensive Coordinator, Notre Dame →

Steve Ellis – DB’s Coach University of South Florida

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 59:55


The guest of today’s episode is Coach Steve Ellis. Ellis is the DB’s coach at The University of South Florida. Prior to USF, he spent 10 seasons at Middle Tennessee State and before that, Nichols State. Coach Ellis is a maser at developing talent. Having coached some of the NFL bests such as Lardarius Webb … Continue reading Steve Ellis – DB’s Coach University of South Florida →

Danny Rocco – Head Coach University of Delaware

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 38:19


On today’s episode I sit down with Head Coach of The University of Delaware – Danny Rocco.  Coach Rocco has coached at programs such as UVA, Texas, Maryland, Boston College, and in the NFL with the Jets.  In 13 seasons as being a head coach, he has never had a losing season!!! That’s unbelievable.  Head … Continue reading Danny Rocco – Head Coach University of Delaware →

Matt Shadeed – Head Strength Coach UMass Football

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 39:59


Matt Shadeed, head strength coach of UMASS Football. Coach Shadeed has previously coached at Baylor, Arkansas State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss and has spent a good portion of his career with head coach – Walt Bell. When visiting UMASS and spending the day with Shadeed, I was amazed by his energy. Seriously, I’ve never … Continue reading Matt Shadeed – Head Strength Coach UMass Football →

Willie Simmons – Head Coach Florida A&M

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 49:00


Willie Simmons, head coach at FAMU, also known as Florida A&M. Coming out of high school, Simmons was a stud QB highly recruited and committed to Clemson and then transferred to the Citadel where he finished his college playing career. Coach Simmons then hit the coaching world as a RB’s coach at Middle Tennessee State … Continue reading Willie Simmons – Head Coach Florida A&M →

Mike Vick – NFL 13 year veteran talks ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 22:43


Arguably one of the most transcendent players in the history of the game, Mike Vick played 13 seasons in The NFL.  Coming out of Virginia Tech in 2001, Vick was selected first overall by the Atlanta Falcons and played the bulk of his career in Atlanta and Philadelphia. Listen here as Gene was fortunate enough … Continue reading Mike Vick – NFL 13 year veteran talks ball →

Joe Craddock – Offensive Coordinator Univeristy of Arkansas

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 32:03


Description – Joe Craddock is the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at the University of Arkansas, the youngest Offensive Coordinator in the SEC.  Prior to Arkansas, Craddock was OC at SMU under Chad Morris, and was hired by Dabo Swinney to be an Offensive Player Development Coach at Clemson University. Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow … Continue reading Joe Craddock – Offensive Coordinator Univeristy of Arkansas →

Rich Bisaccia – Assistant Head Coach Oakland Raiders

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 46:23


Rich Bisaccia is the Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator for the Oakland Raiders.  Bisaccia has also coached at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the San Diego Chargers, and the Dallas Cowboys and at the College ranks at schools such as South Carolina, Clemson, and Mississippi. Subscribe, rate and review! FollowTALKIN’ BALL Podcast on grailsports.com/listen Twitter: … Continue reading Rich Bisaccia – Assistant Head Coach Oakland Raiders →

Chris Malleo – Head Coach of The Peddie School Football

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 40:49


Chris Malleo, head football coach of The Peddie School. Coach Malleo has what all college football programs want – Top Talent. On top of being one of the most successful high school coaches in the country, Malleo also had a professional playing career. Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow TALKIN’ BALL Podcast on grailsports.com/listen Twitter: @genedelledonne … Continue reading Chris Malleo – Head Coach of The Peddie School Football →

Lyle Hemphill – Wake Forest Defensive Coordinator

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 41:56


Lyle Hemphill is the defensive coordinator at Wake Forest University and starting his 3rd season with the Demon Deacons.  Hemphill was named the 2015 Defensive Coordinator of the Year by FootballScoop while coaching at Stony Brook. Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow TALKIN’ BALL Podcast on grailsports.com/listen Twitter: @genedelledonne and IG: @grailsports

Walt Bell – UMass Head Football Coach

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 37:14


Walt Bell is the head football coach for the UMass Minutemen and one of the youngest head coaches in the country.  Bell previously served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Florida State, Maryland, and Arkansas State. Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow TALKIN’ BALL Podcast on grailsports.com/listens Twitter: @genedelledonne and IG: @grailsports

Jason Spray – D1/NFL Strength & Conditioning

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 48:48


Gene Delle Donne sits down with Jason Spray, former strength coach at Middlee Tennessee State and personal trainer to NFL Stars such as Kevin Byard of the Tennessee Titans. NFL workouts, managing routines, and Spray’s favorite exercises are discussed. Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow TALKIN’ BALL Podcast on grailsports.com/listens Twitter: @genedelledonne and IG: @grailsports

NFL Draft and Free Agency

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 31:32


Gene and Cutt talk NFL Draft, and most recent movement in free agency. Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Us on Twitter: @genedelledonne and IG: @grailsports

WNBA Star – Elena Delle Donne

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 47:56


Elena Delle Donne’s first ever podcast! Golf, pregame prep, and of course football are all hot topics. Hang in until the end for a special guest! Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Us on Twitter: @grail_sports and IG: @grailsports

EP014 – Coach Rick Stockstill

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 63:44


Rick Stockstill is the head coach for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football program. Stockstill was a Florida State quarterback under coach Bobby Bowden from 1977 to 1981. On December 12, 2005, Stockstill was hired as the 14th head coach of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Us on Twitter: @grail_sports and IG: @grailsports

EP 013 – John Noonan – One Hundred Percent Athletics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 46:19


Gene and Big Mike sit down with the Super Guy, Super Coach, John Noonan. Trainer of WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne, Villanova Captain, Adrianna Hahn and NBA Guard, Donte DiVincenzo. We talk basketball, working out the greats, and when is the right time for kids to start. Also, Raiders draft picks, Yuenglings, Adidas equipment, and … Continue reading EP 013 – John Noonan – One Hundred Percent Athletics →

EP 12 – Big (Miura) Mike is back, NFL Coaching moves, Divisional Playoffs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 39:23


Back in the studio and Big Mike has a new toy. We also jump around the league to talk head coaches and the upcoming Divisional Playoffs. Subscribe, rate, and review! follow Twitter: @grail_sports  and IG: @grailsports

Fast Fifteen EP 001

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 17:11


Fast Fifteen is Grail Sports’ new podcast segment highlighting the hottest sports topics in 15 mins or less.

EP 011 – ESPN Top 20 Dominant Athletes?, NFL Week 14, Bowl Season

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 40:48


ESPN The Mag Top 20 Most Dominant Athletes of 2018 is bullsh*t… The guys sound off. Plus NFL week 14 discussion, are the Cowboys for real? Out with old in with the new NFL QB. It’s bowl mania – the boys pick EVERY game. Subscribe, rate, and review! follow Twitter: @grail_sports  and IG: @grailsports

EP 010 – NFL Wk 11, College Football Playoffs, & Thanksgiving Beer Advice

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 38:50


The guys are back on set to talk NFL, College Football Playoffs, and what kind of beer does Big Mike like to have on the side with his turkey! Subscribe, rate, and review! follow Twitter: @grail_sports  and IG: @grailsports

EP 009 – NFL News, FBS Rankings, and Life without Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 41:23


Hue and Lue are out in Cleveland.  Notre Dame doesn’t belong in the College Football Playoff…and woah! Big Mike goes Tribal!! Subscribe, rate, and review! follow Twitter: @grail_sports  and IG: @grailsports

EP 008 – NFL Wk 7, College Football, & Lakers Rockets Brawl

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 53:03


Gene is a Redskins fan???!!! The guys go around the NFL to talk winners & losers, fantasy grabs, and dive into college football. Freshmen need to earn their stripes, head coaches need to respect the veteran! Subscribe, rate, and review! follow Twitter: @grail_sports  and IG: @grailsports

EP 007 – Friday Night Lights in the South

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 48:15


We sit down with our first ever guest, Coach Tony Honeycutt, and talk Friday Night Lights in the South.  Coach Honeycutt gives us an in-depth, behind the scenes look of everything high school football. From the typical day of a high school football player to the average salary of coaches and 5 star recruiting, this … Continue reading EP 007 – Friday Night Lights in the South →

EP 006 – UFC 229, Heisman Frontrunner, & Fantasy Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 40:00


Big Mike breaks down the UFC and sheds light on Khabib. The NFC East is a MESS. Who is the Heisman front runner and is the SEC better than the Big Ten? And, is there a conspiracy theory in the NFL??? Big Mike thinks so!!! Subscribe, rate, and review! follow Twitter: @grail_sports  and IG: @grailsports

EP 005 – Tiger & Tour Championship, NFL, and Listener Questions on the Fantasy Fifteen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 45:05


Gene, Cutt and Big Mike start with Tiger being back and reclaiming the top spot in golf, NFL week 3 discussion, and most importantly fan questions for the fantasy fifteen! Hit up the Grail Podcast line at any time to leave a fantasy question, or any topic you want to hear discussed @ (931)-413-9087. Subscribe, Rate, … Continue reading EP 005 – Tiger & Tour Championship, NFL, and Listener Questions on the Fantasy Fifteen →

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