The Sports Tea with JD

In this short 11 minute episode, host Jackson Duncan (JD) dives into all things Predators looking at Pekka Rinne's shutout win in the final game of the regular season along with Nashville's playoff matchup against Carolina. Tune in for his 1st round prediction and an update on crowd attendance for the playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Arkansas natives Collin Blackburn and Reid Pace join the show to discuss the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Collin is a junior at Harding University majoring in multi-media journalism while serving as a manager for the HU men's basketball team. Reid graduated from Harding in December and was also a manager for the men's basketball team. We discuss the biggest surprises from the opening weekend (ACU, Oral Roberts, etc.) and we also dive into our picks for the Sweet 16 and beyond. Can the Hogs win it all? Will Loyola Chicago make it back to the Final Four? Will Gonzaga get upset early? -- Find out our takes in this half-hour episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ben McGreevy, a loyal Predators fan and Youtuber, joins the podcast to discuss the first 25% of the Predators (6-8-0) 56-game 2021 season. In the show we discuss Saros vs. Rinne, the Preds playoff chances, who is to blame for the rocky start, the newly formatted central division, coach John Hynes, and Ben's story from a playoff game back in 2018. Ben has traveled to several NHL venues across the nation (LA, Minnesota, Arizona, San Jose, St. Louis, and Florida) and documents his experiences on his YouTube channel (Ben McGreevy - 380 subscribers). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hunter from Ringgold, Georgia joins the podcast to chat about his thrifting website, Thriftbuster.com. Thrift Buster's Instagram page (@Thrift_Buster) has over 6,000 followers and is a full-time business. In the show, Hunter talks about the connection between sports and his thrifting website. He also chats about the daily life of a thrifter and how he got into the business. If you like the Vols, UGA, UTC, Atlanta Braves, 1996 Olympic gear, Falcons, Thrashers, or anything in between - you can find it on thriftbuster.com! Personally, I have purchased nearly half a dozen items from the Instagram page and love the content he puts out. Make sure you give the account a follow and check out his finds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

George Plaster (color) joins me (Jackson Duncan - play-by-play) on the call for this cross-town Nashville battle at Allen Arena. Lipscomb (3-5) claimed the 61-45 over Trevecca (0-4). Disclaimer: This broadcast is not affiliated with Lipscomb or Trevecca and was recorded for tape purposes only.

George Plaster joins me (Jackson Duncan) on the radio call for this NCAA DI matchup between Lipscomb and SEMO at Allen Arena. Lipscomb won 80-74 in OT after knocking down a buzzer-beater at the end of regulation to tie things up at 63-63. (1 hr 40 minutes in). Disclaimer: This broadcast is not affiliated with Lipscomb or SEMO, and was recorded for tape purposes only (not for profit). This was not aired live. 

Brooks Bratten, the Senior Communications and Content Coordinator for the Nashville Predators, joins the show to talk about his time in the NHL Bubble in Edmonton, the unique perspective he has on the 2017 Stanley Cup Final, his journey to the Nashville Predators, and the Preds offseason moves. Brooks has over 10,000 followers on Twitter (@brooksbratten) and is the co-host of the Preds Official Podcast. Brooks graduated (2013) from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA where he did play-by-play for their men and women's hockey teams. He has also been an on ice official for USA Hockey (2006-2014) and interned for the Pittsburgh Penguins his senior year of college. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kyle Deckelbaum, the sports reporter/weekend anchor at KATV (ABC) in Little Rock, joins the show to talk about the Arkansas Razorbacks surprising start to the 2020 SEC season. We discuss the Hogs first four games, Sam Pittman, Barry Odom and the Arkansas defense, the games ahead, and the past few years of Razorback football. Kyle was named one of the top 20 sportscasters in the country by the Sportscasters Talent Agency of America and is a 3x Edward R. Murrow Award winner and a 5x Emmy nominee. He has been at KATV since 2014, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2012. Kyle has broadcasted for the Big Ten Network, the Rose Bowl, the Big Ten Football Championship Game, the Big Ten Tournament, and "March Madness". (Photo: KATV) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Three Tennesseans (myself - Jackson Duncan, Parker Finton, and Ben Thompson) talk Fantasy Football from week 5, highlighting the stiff-arm heard 'round the world by Titans star RB Derrick Henry. We discuss the players of the week, the flops of the week, waiver wire pickups, the remaining 4-0 teams, blockbuster trades, Le'Veon Bell signing with the Chiefs, and where things stand after 5 weeks in our TNT Fantasy Football League. (Photo credit: AP - Wade Payne) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For this breakdown of the TNT fantasy football league and week 4 of the NFL, I am joined by two fellow Tennesseans and members of TNT - Parker Finton and Ben Thompson.  We discuss the performances of the week, creating an 'All-Fantasy Team' which combined for over 300 points in week 4 featuring Dak Prescott and Joe Mixon. We also discuss injuries, trades, waiver wire moves, and the NFL Week 5 matchups we are most looking forward to. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Parker Finton (3-0), the owner of 731 Custom. Helmets and the founder of the TNT Fantasy Football League on ESPN, joins the show to talk with me (0-3) about the first three weeks of fantasy football. We discuss the steals and busts of the draft, the top waiver wire additions for week 4, the brutal injuries, the best and worst teams from each week, bad breaks, last second finishes, and some suspect trade proposals. We also break down what makes our league unique, such as a $150 free agency budget and removing kickers and defenses from the league. Players in our 10-team league include: Luke Leggett (3-0), Parker Finton (3-0), Davis Cofer (2-1), Adam Kirchner (2-1), Brandon Bishop (1-2), Joe Oliver (1-2), Evan Walls (1-2), Grant Countess (1-2), Ben Thompson (1-2), Jackson Duncan - aka me (0-3). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

#Titans vs. #Vikings Week 3 Preview (Sep. 27 - Noon CST kickoff). Mitch Friesenborg from Four City, Iowa is a lifelong Vikings fan and joins me on the show to talk about the matchup. Mitch is in my Sports Writing and Reporting class at Harding University. (Photo credit: Bruce Kluckhohn – USA TODAY Sports)

The most 2020 week of sports has arrived. We have managed to find ourselves in late-September with all these things happening in the same week: NHL Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Conference Finals, SEC/NCAA Football, NFL Week 3, the MLB final week of the regular season, and high school football. My housemate Reid Pace joins the show to banter with me about the current state of sports. We also jam out to the best 30-second theme song you'll hear this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jack Gentry, writer for A to Z Sports Nashville and co-host of the Titan Up Podcast, joins the show to talk about the upcoming season for the Tennessee Titans. I worked with Jack this summer on WNSR (Nashville Sports Radio) 560AM and 95.9FM, and he is an alumnus of Ole Miss. The Titans open up their season on Monday Night Football (Sep. 14) on ESPN at 9:20PM CST. We go through the Titans 16-game schedule and talk about what we expect from the team after their run to the AFC Championship game last season. Also, Jack gives his take on the Jadeveon Clowney signing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hayley Kate Webb, a former NCAA athlete and the current host of Re-Calling Those Hogs, joins the show to talk about her Youtube series and podcast, along with all things Razorback sports. Hayley Kate Webb is a junior at Harding University and spent her first two years playing basketball for the Lady Bisons. She is a two-time state champion and a graduate of Providence Academy in Northwest Arkansas. Hayley Kate was 3x All-State in high school and voted the D2 player of the year in 2017 by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Adding to her awards, she was named to the 2020 Academic All-GAC team this past season at Harding. This year, she decided to leave the team to pursue her media career. During the pandemic in May, Hayley Kate created her show, Re-Calling Those Hogs, featuring former Arkansas Razorback athletes. The show/podcast can be seen and heard on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Anchor. We also make our predictions on how the Razorbacks will do in the 10-game SEC season, and Hayley Kate recounts the best and worst moments of being a Hogs fan in her lifetime. I even make her a special offer at the end of the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Michael Cendrick, a senior Wide Receiver for the Harding Bisons NCAA DII football squad, joins the show to talk about Harding football and what things look like at the moment with the pandemic. We talk about the GAC and what the plan is for fall sports at Harding, the NCAA DII announcement on Aug. 5 that all seven fall sports championships have been canceled, eligibility and scholarships, the past three years of HU football, the Harding triple option, and the Sports Tea fun fact of the day! Michael is a broadcasting major along with me at Harding and is in his fourth season on the Bison football team. (Photo: Jeff Montgomery, Harding University) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Montgomery Stewart, my college roommate at Harding University and best friend since 6th grade at Lipscomb Academy, joins me for a debriefing session after the Preds 4-1 loss in Game 3 vs. Arizona in the best-of-5 qualifying series. We dive into the Predators playoff woes, the cringe-worthy "It's All Your Fault" chant they are trying to pull off, Preds playoff history, Saros vs. Rinne, the Preds chances at the #1 overall pick (Alexis Lafreniere), the Atlanta Braves 60-game season, the expanded MLB playoff format, the NBA bubble, and more. If you want to hear two college guys discussing sports, this is the show for you. The Preds next game is this Friday, Aug. 7 at 1:30PM CST. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Darrin Joines, the Athletic Director for Williamson County schools in Tennessee, makes his second appearance on The Sports Tea with JD to talk about Governor Bill Lee's Executive Order to resume contact sports in TN. Darrin previously coached basketball at Franklin and Beech High School for over 20 years. The TSSAA this week announced the high school football season (along with other fall sports) will be started on time as scheduled. Girls soccer is scheduled to start on Aug. 17, and football is scheduled to start on Aug. 21. Questions discussed include: - Will fans be able to attend games? If so, how many and who will be allowed in? - Will cheerleaders and bands be able to perform? Will concession stands be open? - Will teams have to forfeit if there is a Covid-19 outbreak? What safety measures are in place for the students, coaches, and fans? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Three words: Sports are back. The time has come. I cannonball solo into all things sports and keep you up to date with the return of sports in the pandemic world. The MLB is returning tonight (July 23) to kickoff their 60-game regular season with a double-header on ESPN (Nationals vs. Yankees, Dodgers vs. Giants). In exactly one week (July 30), the NBA will tipoff their season with a double-header on TNT (Pelicans vs. Jazz, Lakers vs. Clippers). In less than 10 days (Aug. 1), the NHL will restart their season with a Best-of-5 Qualifying Round up in Canada. The Nashville Predators will face-off against the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 1:00PM CST to restart their season. In the show, I talk about Mookie Betts' (a graduate of Nashville's Overton High School) 13 year, $380 million contract with the LA Dodgers, the Vegas odds for the AFC South, the TSSAA's plan for HS football to return, the NBA/NFL mess, the potential of spring NCAA football, and more. If you want the sports tea, this is the place to be. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andrew Cicco, writer and graphic designer for SportsTalkATL.com, joins the show to talk with me about the current state of sports in our country. Andrew's other media experience includes associate producing in Little Rock for KARK NBC Channel 4 News and Fox 16 News and working in the Arkansas Travelers (MiLB - AA, Seattle Mariners) broadcasting department. He is currently the head sports editor of Harding University's newspaper, The Bison. We discuss the MLB's 60-game season (starting July 23), the NBA returning July 30 in Orlando, the NHL's return August 1 in Canada, and the NFL hoping to start their preseason in one month. We also dive into some of the NCAA football mess, and discuss the potential of no college football in 2020. If you want to get caught up on all things sports, this is the show for you. We are just two weeks away from seeing multiple major leagues back in action, so buckle up and join the ride for this Sports Tea State of the Union. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andrew Chapman, the Broadcaster and Media Coordinator for the Jackson Generals (MiLB - AA affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks), joins the show to talk about baseball during a global pandemic, the MiLB season being officially canceled on June 30th, the future of Minor League baseball, players opting out of the MLB season, fan-less baseball, pumped in crowd noises, the Generals potentially losing ties with the Diamondbacks, and everything in between. Andrew graduated from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School in 2017 with a degree in journalism and mass communication. At ASU, he called play-by-play for football, softball, baseball, basketball, and soccer on the PAC-12 Digital Networks and local student radio. Since graduating, Andrew has worked for three Minor League Baseball clubs, including the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (California League), the Biloxi Shuckers (Southern League), and now the Jackson Generals (Southern League). The Jackson Generals have won 3 of the last 4 Southern League Championships (2016, 2018, 2019) and play at The Ballpark at Jackson which was named Tennessee's Pro Sports "Field of the Year" in 2017 and 2018. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Willy Daunic, the TV play-by-play voice of the Nashville Predators and co-host of the "Darren, Daunic, and Chase" show on ESPN's 102.5 The Game, joins the show to talk about his journey as a sportscaster and how he became the play-by-play man for the Predators on Fox Sports Tennessee. We also discuss the upcoming NHL playoffs, the #1 overall pick in the NHL Draft still being open, his radio show during the pandemic, and more. Willy graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1993, where he played both basketball and baseball. He went on to be drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 25th round of the 1993 MLB Draft as the 714th overall pick. In the mid-90's, Willy covered sports at Vanderbilt including basketball, baseball, and football. Willy has been in the Nashville radio scene for over 25 years and has covered the Predators since their beginning in 1998. In the 2014-2015 season after doing pregame, intermission, and postgame reports for 15+ years, Willy took over as the television play-by-play commentator for Nashville. If you miss Predators hockey or want to know more about Willy, this is the show for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dalton Allen and Chantel Ceasar, two of my fellow classmates and coworkers at Harding University, join the show to share their perspective on the racial injustices in America. Dalton is an offensive lineman on the Harding University (NCAA DII) football team, which has a combined record of 30-9 in the past three seasons in which he has been on the team. Chantel cheered for the Harding Bisons her freshman year in 2017-18. I have worked with both Dalton and Chantel on the HU16 "Live at Five" newscast, and have had multiple classes with them in my time at Harding. Dalton and Chantel share their reaction to the killing of George Floyd, tell stories from their past, explain conversations they have had with their families, and they offer up ways to create real change in the world. We also talk about the killing of Botham Jean, who graduated from Harding in 2016. Dalton shares stories of how the Harding football team has shaped him, and Chantel tells about her experience being the lone black cheerleader for the Harding squad. Finally, we address a petition surrounding the Harding community to change the name of the George S. Benson Auditorium to the Botham Jean Memorial Auditorium (which has over 15,000 signatures). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

John Freeman, Voice of Nashville SC (MLS), joins the show to talk about pro-soccer in Nashville, his journey to the state of Tennessee, the transition of Nashville SC from the USL to MLS, the inaugural MLS game in Nashville SC history on Feb. 29, 2020, and what he is up to during quarantine. At the end of the show, I give an update on what the MLS has recently reported about the 2020 season and its plan to resume this summer. John has been a sportscaster for 13 years, working for the ACC Network, ESPN 3, ESPN+, MYTV30, and the OVC Digital Network. He graduated from The University of Virginia in 2009. He called the 2019 SheBelieves Cup match between Japan and Brazil at Nissan Stadium, and has served as the voice of Nashville SC since their start in the United Soccer League (USL) back in 2018. Other work John has done includes calling soccer for UVA, Belmont, and Lipscomb, along with doing play-by-play for Tennessee State University basketball. In total, John has broadcasted for 9 different colleges and universities. Audio Credit of the inaugural Nashville SC goal: Nashville SC - Voice: John Freeman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The hosts of the podcast Uncommon Sense (Phillip Walker and Ethan Ferrell) join me for Ep. 8 to talk about current news in the world of sports. We talk about the NHL's 24-team playoff format plan and the NBA's plan to play in Orlando, FL at Disney World's Wide World of Sports Resort. We also discuss the primetime television celebrity golf event featuring Peyton Manning, Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, and Phil Mickelson. Other topics discussed include a Minor League Baseball team in FL renting out their stadium for $1,500 a night on Airbnb, and what we think is going to happen this fall with football. The two guests share about their podcast and how they got started. On the back end of the podcast, we preview the guest joining The Sports Tea next week on Ep. 9 (June 2 - 9am CST). Phillip and Ethan both went to high school with me at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, TN, and Phillip goes to Harding University with me in Searcy, AR. Ethan is the year below the two of us, entering his junior year at Lipscomb University. They host their own podcast titled Uncommon Sense which is featured on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joining me for Ep. 7 is fittingly seven different guests, all of which have I am connected to through family ties. The episode brings a new and exciting flavor to The Sports Tea with JD. Joining the show is all six of my cousins, Hannah (6'0), Sam (6'7), & Hank Hutcheson (6'5) - and Andrew (6'10), Leslie (6'5), & Mary Grace Golden (5'8), along with Hannah's boyfriend Nathan Morgan. Only 7% of high school athletes move on to play at the college level, and only 2% of high school athletes end up playing at the D1 level (ScholarshipStats.com). With that being said, it's pretty impressive four of my six cousins played (or are signed to play) sports at the college level with the two ladies (Hannah and Leslie) playing at the D1 level. An interesting note as well is that all four of my cousins who are involved in college athletics were graduating in some way or shape this semester. Andrew (Vanderbilt), Hannah (Lipscomb Nursing), Leslie (Samford), and Hank (Lipscomb Academy) all graduated this semester and share how the Covid-19 global pandemic impacted their big graduation moment they had worked for. On top of that, Mary Grace (Harding University class of 2022) was sent home early from her study abroad trip in Greece due to the coronavirus outbreak and she shares a piece of that story. Topics we discuss include memories from playing college ball, fun stories from our younger years, our successful relatives, how we are passing the time during quarantine, a 1990 Battle of the Boulevard CD (feat. 22-year-old Philip Hutcheson), and a Wiffle ball line-drive to the face we will never forget. You don't want to miss this episode if you are looking for nearly 40 jam-packed minutes of wild stories and enjoyable cousin banter. This one puts the "tea" in The Sports Tea. Andrew Golden (Freed-Hardeman University, NAIA) - 3 basketball seasons and 1 season of Track and Field (2014-2018) Hannah Hutcheson (Lipscomb University, NCAA D1) - One season of volleyball (2015-16) Nathan Morgan (Lipscomb University, NCAA D1) - 5 seasons of XC & track and field (2015-2020) Leslie Golden (Samford University, NCAA D1) - 4 seasons of basketball (2016-2020) Hank Hutcheson (Trevecca University, NCAA D2) - Committed to play basketball (2020-Present) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pete Weber, the voice of the Nashville Predators since day one back in 1998, joins the show taking you on a ride through Predators history. He talks about his time before Nashville, how he joined the Predators, the Preds trip to Japan in 2000, his favorite moments in Smashville, his heart attack in 2014, his relationship with Terry Crisp, and who he believes would be on the Mt. Rushmore of all-time players in Predators franchise history.  Weber graduated from Notre Dame in 1973 and is a 7x Tennessee sportscaster of the year (2011-12, 2014-16, 2018-19). He is also a 5x Regional Emmy Award winner (2003, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2015) and has called over 2,000 NHL games. He is in his 22nd season with the Nashville Predators, but he has previously broadcasted for the Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, Seattle SuperSonics, and Buffalo Bills.    Photo: Billy Kingsley - The Tennessean --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mike Keith, the voice of the Tennessee Titans, joins the show to talk about his famous Music City Miracle call on January 8th, 2000 which ESPN ranked in the top 10 for best radio calls in American sports history. Mike also talks about last season's AFC Championship run, memorable Titans moments from the past, and the Titans selections in the 2020 NFL draft.  Mike Keith's awards include being an 11x Tennessee Sportscaster of the Year, 20+ Associated Press state awards, 2 National Honors (including the Edward R. Murrow Award for nationwide excellence in sports reporting), and being in the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame class of 2020. Mike is the Senior Director of Broadcasting for the Tennessee Titans and has been with the team for 22 seasons. He does work outside of play-by-play which includes hosting Head Coach Mike Vrabel's weekly radio show, hosting the Titans All-Access television show, coverage and analysis for TitansOnline.com, emceeing all official Titans events, calling TSSAA State Championship events, and hosting shows on Sirius XM NFL radio. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nashville Sports Radio legend George Plaster joins me on the show to talk about his career path as a sports talk show host and play-by-play announcer, along with his role in saving the Nashville Predators from leaving town back in 2007. Plaster also talks about the growth of Nashville sports in his lifetime, the 2017 Predators Stanley Cup run, the Nashville Kats Arena Football League (AFL) team, his voice therapy in 2006, and more.  Plaster is currently the host of The George Plaster show on WNSR 560AM and 95.9FM in Nashville, TN.  He has previously worked for 102.5FM The Game and 104.5FM The Zone, and he has done play-by-play for Vanderbilt, Memphis State, Georgia Tech, Western Kentucky, the Nashville Sounds, and the Nashville Kats. Plaster also has served as Belmont University's Associate Athletic Director (2016-2019). Plaster graduated from Battle Ground Academy in 1977 and Vanderbilt University in 1981. In 2008, the Nashville Sounds did a George Plaster bobblehead giveaway promotion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Vanderbilt University's head baseball coach Tim Corbin joins the show to talk about Commodore baseball during this global pandemic, his social media movement of a #HeroBattingLineup, last years 2019 National Championship season, Kumar Rocker's 19 strikeout no-hitter, and former players that have moved on to the MLB. Corbin's accomplishments include: 2x NCAA National Champion and National Coach of the Year ('14 & '19), 3x SEC Coach of the Year ('07, '13, '19), 4x CWS Appearances ('11, '14, '15, '19), 4x SEC Regular Season Champion ('07, '11, '13, '15), 2x SEC Tournament Champion, and 15 first-round picks, including two #1 overall picks (David Price and Dansby Swanson), in the MLB draft from his Vanderbilt squads. Photo cover: Steven Branscombe, USA Today Sports Images

Williamson County Schools Athletic Director Darrin Joines joins the show to talk about the TSSAA's announcement on Wednesday, April 15th to cancel all spring sports. Joines talks about his responsibilities during this time without school and sports in session, along with his former coaching days at Beech and Franklin High.  Photo credit: MainStreetPreps.com

Lipscomb University's Athletic Director Philip Hutcheson joins the show to share what his duties are during this global pandemic as an AD for a NCAA DI program. Hutcheson, who has the 2nd most points scored in college basketball history (4,106), also talks about his playing days for the Bisons in 1986-1990. Hutcheson talks about the success of Lipscomb Bison basketball in recent years, including a trip to March Madness (2018) and a trip to the NIT Championship at Madison Square Garden (2019). Hutcheson was also recently named the 2019-2020 NACDA Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year. A few of his numerous awards include being a 4x All-American, the 1990 NAIA player of the year, the Valedictorian of the class of 1990 at Lipscomb University with a 4.0 GPA, and being the first Lipscomb athlete to have their jersey retired. Hutcheson's #44 jersey and game-ball from the night he took the #1 spot for most points in college basketball history can be seen at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Photo credit: Luminationnetwork.com

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