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This week Riverheads baseball and Gap softball have their runs come to an end just short. World Cup fever has gotten control of the guys and then Mike Barber comes on to talk Knicks and UVA, VT, and JMU football.

After a brief hiatus, Todd and Rob are back. In this episode the boys look back at spring sports and give the lacrosse team its flowers for making 11 straight NCAA tournaments. They also discuss President Jim's vision, the mystery of the unpublished football roster, and look ahead to the upcoming JMU football season.

UVa researchers launch a program to discourage the consumption of sugary drinks… A court orders registrars to accept student voter applications from JMU and other state campuses… Governor Spanberger appoints dozens of new members to governing boards at Virginia's colleges and universities….

Monarch Nation… this one belongs in the ODU Hall of Fame.Taylor Heinicke finally joins The Monarchists Podcast and delivers an all-time conversation that every Old Dominion fan needs to hear. From the real recruiting story that brought him to Norfolk, to getting thrown into the fire against ranked UMass, to 730 yards in one afternoon, to JMU heartbreakers (for them), to NFL playoff chaos, Busch Light fines, and the moment he knew it was time to walk away from football — nothing is off limits.This episode is raw, hilarious, emotional, and deeply Monarch-proud. Taylor reflects on:- The improbable moments that built ODU Football- His relationship with Thomas DeMarco, Larry Pinkard, and teammates- Life-changing NFL moments (including that Tampa Bay playoff game)- Why he's retiring — and why Virginia Beach is home next- And yes… the full Busch Light plane story

VOV1 - Bộ Chiến tranh Mỹ đang thúc đẩy một dự án nghiên cứu phát triển chiến hạm quy mô lớn để phục vụ lực lượng hải quân và đang cân nhắc chọn Nhật Bản và Hàn Quốc làm đối tác.Các nguồn tin quân sự từ Hàn Quốc và Mỹ cho hay Bộ Chiến tranh Mỹ sẽ rót một khoản đầu tư lên tới 1,85 USD từ nguồn nghiên cứu – phát triển của hải quân cho một phân khúc của dự án đóng tàu chiến trong năm tài chính 2027.Ban đầu, khoản đầu tư này chỉ dành cho khâu điều tra năng lực đóng tàu của nước ngoài, nhưng kế hoạch này vấp phải sự phản đối từ phía Cục Quản lý Hành chính và Ngân sách trực thuộc Nhà Trắng (OMB) khi cơ quan này cho rằng đây là khoản đầu tư quá lớn, đủ để mua một tàu hộ vệ hoàn chỉnh, đồng thời cho biết đang xem xét kế hoạch đóng mới 2 tàu chiến theo hướng sản xuất thân vỏ, máy móc, kết cấu điện… tại Nhật Bản và Hàn Quốc, còn các doanh nghiệp quốc phòng Mỹ sẽ đảm nhiệm khâu tổng khống chế tác chiến.Theo phương án này, hiện nay, OMB đang tiến hành đàm phán với các doanh nghiệp đóng tàu Hàn Quốc như Hanwha, HD Hyundai, Samsung Heavy Industry và Mitsubishi Heavy Industry, Kawasaki Heavy Industry, JMU… của Nhật Bản.Mặc dù dự án nêu trên chỉ mang tính tình thế khi Mỹ đang khuyến khích các doanh nghiệp nước ngoài, bao gồm cả Nhật Bản và Hàn Quốc, đầu tư xây mới hoặc mua lại để nâng cấp các cơ sở đóng tàu trong nội địa Mỹ, nhưng cả hai phương án này đều mang lại lợi ích to lớn cho Nhật Bản và Hàn Quốc. Đặc biệt, phương án thứ 2 còn góp phần giúp Tokyo và Seoul thực hiện cam kết đầu tư vào Mỹ với tổng kim ngạch lần lượt là 550 tỷ và 350 tỷ USD để đổi lấy việc Nhà Trắng giảm thuế đối ứng.Bên cạnh đó, sự lựa chọn của Bộ Chiến tranh Mỹ và Cục Quản lý Hành chính và Ngân sách trực thuộc Nhà Trắng còn mang lại cho 2 đồng minh của Mỹ ở châu Á một lợi ích phi vật thể, nhưng rất cụ thể. Đó là minh chứng về năng lực đóng tàu rất cao của Nhật Bản và Hàn Quốc. Điều này sẽ góp phần giúp Tokyo và Seoul nâng cao uy tín thương hiệu quốc gia, cũng như đẩy mạnh tiến trình phát triển công nghiệp quốc phòng nói chung và ngành đóng tàu nói riêng./.VOV Nhật BảnTàu ngầm của Lực lượng phòng vệ Nhật Bản được hạ thủy tại một xưởng đóng tàu của Kawasaki Heavy Industry từ tháng 10-2021. Ảnh Jiji Press

It's June, which means it's time to get into the 2025 JMU football schedule — and we're doing it with a twist. Inspired by the Ringer Fantasy Football Podcast's schedule draft format, Jack and Bennett each draft games off the Dukes' schedule across five categories: - Home Game You'd Most Want to Attend - Home Game Worth Skipping - Road Game Worth Attending - Must-Watch TV Game - Pumpkin Picking Day (the game you skip altogether to build relationship goodwill before championship season) From the Troy rematch under the lights to a 10 PM kick at San Diego State on the CW, we break down every game worth circling on your calendar — and a few you should hand off entirely. Plus: a deep dive into the state of the Sun Belt Conference, why the league's national profile has slipped since JMU joined, what it would take for the Dukes to crack the College Football Playoff conversation, and whether the Sun Belt can still compete for G5 supremacy against a rising American Athletic Conference. Want to write for JMU Sports News? Email us: jmusportsnews@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV7h66Qrh33keqOmMrKweeQ?sub_confirmation=1 CHECK OUT OUR HOME ON THE WEB: https://jmusportsnews.com/ Liking the videos? Buy us a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/JMUSportsNews Claim your 15% off at Homefield: https://bit.ly/3XP9W2c Wear the moment with BreakingT: https://bit.ly/3XKqFny CHAPTER MARKERS 0:00 – intro 1:37 – The Schedule Draft format explained (inspired by Ringer Fantasy Football) 2:33 – The five draft categories revealed 5:30 – Pick 1 | Bennett: Home Game Worth Skipping → Wagner (Sept. 12) 6:44 – Pick 2 | Jack: Home Game to Attend → Troy (Sunbelt title game rematch, Thursday night) 7:46 – Pick 3 | Bennett: Pumpkin Picking Day → Georgia State (Oct. 17) 9:34 – Pick 4 | Jack: Road Game Worth Attending → ODU 12:19 – Pick 5 | Bennett: Home Game to Attend → Marshall (Oct. 3) 15:00 – Pick 6 | Jack: Home Game Worth Skipping → Liberty opener (noon kick, ESPNU) 17:29 – UVA's Brazil game fallout & Virginia Tech's mystery $500M 20:39 – Pick 7 | Bennett: Must-Watch TV Game → App State (Thursday night, ESPNU) 22:43 – Pick 8 | Jack: Must-Watch TV Game → San Diego State (10 PM, CW) 23:13 – The San Diego State late-night crash-out potential 25:52 – Pick 9 | Bennett: Road Game Worth Attending → Georgia Southern (Statesboro) 27:16 – Pick 10 | Jack: Pumpkin Picking Day → UConn (Nov. 14, CBS Sports Network) 29:00 – Schedule strength & College Football Playoff hopes 33:17 – Bennett's real goal: tracking Sun Belt fan meltdowns 34:00 – How the Sun Belt Conference has fallen since JMU joined in 2022 36:24 – The American Athletic Conference narrative vs. the Sun Belt 37:00 – Coach drain: Chesney, Cignetti, Huff & more 38:33 – Why bowl game quantity is hurting the Sun Belt's national image 41:20 – Listener callout: JMU Sports News student contributors wanted 42:38 – Recruiting big board update & Class of 2028 additions 44:19 – The Nick DeGennaro GOAT take 45:05 – Cade Klubnik, Dabo, and Houston's career limbo FOLLOW US ON: Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/JMUSportsNews Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/jmusportsnews/ Twitter -  https://twitter.com/JMUSportsNews #JMU #DukesNation #JMUFootball #GoingForTheDubs #SunBelt #SunBeltFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #JamesMadison #JMUSportsNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU, UVA, Commanders by Ed Lane

JMU's spring sports season is officially in the books — and Jack and Bennett are handing out grades. They break down where JMU lacrosse, softball, and baseball stand heading into the offseason, why Virginia Tech and UVA have made life harder for JMU softball, and whether anyone should be fired (short answer: no, and here's why). Then it's time for the thing JMU fans actually came for — FOOTBALL. Jack and Bennett dig into the new Class of 2027 recruiting Big Board (available now at buymeacoffee.com/jmusportsnews), break down the men's basketball transfer portal class, and debate whether Billy Napier's 2026 schedule sets JMU up for a 10-win season — or just makes the Sun Belt look soft. Plus: listener mailbag questions, the Royal Rivalry debate nobody asked for, a rant on six-year college athletes, and more. Links mentioned: Class of 2027 Football Big Board: buymeacoffee.com/jmusportsnews ($5 one-time access) Student contributors wanted: jmusportsnews@gmail.com Follow us: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, YouTube: @JMUSportsNews Chapters: 0:00 – Intro & Class of 2027 Big Board plug 1:30 – JMU Lacrosse season review 6:40 – JMU Softball deep dive (why haven't they been back to a regional?) 12:30 – JMU Baseball & the case against firing anyone 20:00 – NIL/eligibility rant & six-year college athletes 29:45 – Listener mailbag: men's basketball portal class breakdown 41:30 – Leadership changes in baseball/softball? 42:00 – The Royal Rivalry debate 49:30 – Billy Napier's 2026 schedule & preseason expectations Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CB and Gary recap a series win over JMU and reveal Players of the Week. Then a quick preview of the Sun Belt Baseball Tournament before the fellas head off to Montgomery.

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU, UVA, Washington Commanders by Ed Lane

Chuck is live from Harrahs Cherokee! We start today with the one lone JMU transfer player still at Indiana, and the supposed declining influence of the SEC. We then look at South Carolina with Hale McGranahan from Gamecock247. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with composer, performer, and educator Casey Cangelosi for a conversation that moves comfortably between teaching, podcasting, composing, and the realities of building a life in the percussion world. Casey teaches at James Madison University, where he directs a busy percussion studio and constantly balances artistic ambition with the practical challenges of giving students meaningful performance opportunities.We talk about how he approaches programming percussion ensemble, often leaning toward smaller-group repertoire that allows more students to develop chamber instincts and real musical ownership. That naturally leads into a larger discussion about education, specifically the gap that can exist between strong performance skills and deep knowledge of repertoire. Casey makes a compelling case for listening, score study, and curiosity as essential parts of becoming a complete musician.A big part of Casey's recent creative life has been the Percussion Podcast, where he hosted more than 300 episodes of conversations with percussionists and composers. He reflects honestly on what that project gave him, as a communicator, teacher, and community builder, as well as the real workload of producing that many episodes and the challenge of keeping conversations fresh over time.We also spend time inside Casey's composing process. He talks about the difference between writing for hands versus writing for humans, and how limitations, instrumentation, skill level, or context can actually unlock more interesting musical ideas. Increasingly, he's thinking about accessibility in repertoire: writing music that still feels compelling but can reach more performers instead of only fitting one ideal player.Toward the end, Casey shares some of the unexpected places his music has recently appeared, including projects connected to theater, dance, and visual art, from a performance context in Mannheim, to an installation tied to Ligeti's 100 Metronomes, to a circus production in Italy using his piece Bad Touch. It's a reminder that percussion music continues to travel in surprising directions.Key TakeawaysTeaching requires balancing artistry and logistics — ensemble programming often means finding ways for more students to perform meaningfully.Listening and score study deepen musicianship — strong playing should be paired with a deep knowledge of repertoire.Podcasting builds community but demands consistency — producing hundreds of episodes requires serious time and energy.Constraints can unlock creativity — limitations often lead to stronger compositional ideas.Writing for performers matters — accessible repertoire can reach more musicians without sacrificing musical depth.Percussion music is expanding beyond traditional venues — Casey's work now appears in theater, visual art, and interdisciplinary projects.Curiosity fuels long careers — staying open to new contexts keeps creative work evolving.Music from the EpisodeScry - Casey CangelosiBlink - Casey CangelosiThe Big Audition - Casey CangelosiLigeti: Symphonic Poem for 100 Metronomes - Casey CangelosiAbout the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a podcast hosted by Brad Williams, featuring conversations with musicians, composers, producers, and creative thinkers about their musical journeys. Each episode explores the influences, decisions, and experiences that shape a life in music—one conversation at a time.Connect with the ShowEmail: contact@thebandwichtapes.com

Darin Kuskie and Nick Sulpizio join to recap a series win over #8 Coastal Carolina. CB, Gary and Coach Finwood look ahead to the final series against JMU and who you should root for this weekend.

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU, UVA, Commanders by Ed Lane

Jack Fitzpatrick and Bennett Conlin break down everything happening in JMU Dukes athletics — starting with a deep dive into the men's basketball transfer portal class and whether Preston Spradlin has finally found the right mix of talent AND chemistry. Plus the JMU football O-line gets a boost, stadium expansion renderings/update, and spring sports check-ins on lacrosse, baseball, and softball. In this episode: Is JMU men's basketball's 2025–26 transfer class the best-constructed one yet? Breaking down Cavan Reilly, KJ Windham, Gage Lattimore, Garrett Sundra, Jacob Hogarth & more Justin McBride to Kentucky & Christian Brown to Ole Miss Frankie Tinilau joining the football team this summer — O-line officially locked in? JMU stadium expansion: master plan approved, but where did the renderings go? NIL, coach retention & the real reason JMU keeps rebuilding its roster Lacrosse AAC Championship game vs. USF - Baseball season review — what went wrong? Softball's pitching collapse in the Sunbelt Bennett has never had Grammy's Ice Cream Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU, UVA, Washington Commanders by Ed Lane

The General Assembly's special budget session ends without agreement on a budget… Jeff Schapiro weighs in on that, plus the vote in favor of redistricting, which is now up to the state Supreme Court… We talk with a former South Carolina governor and head of the World Food Programme about his visit to a JMU forum….

Hutt and Chad discuss the Hall of Fame NFL Draft prospect that nobody is talking about. Plus Coach Shane Beamer talks South Carolina Gamecocks and Billy Napier on his Florida exit and the bright future ahead at JMU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret and Adam being the episode talking about red-hot App State baseball before visiting with softball's Macy Hamby following the team's dramatic series win over JMU. Also, the guys give their final thoughts on football's spring and look ahead to the postseason for the tennis team. #DSOTDP

From a student at JMU to a years long career with Appeal Production to a successful launch as an entrepreneur, Bryn McIntyre Rankin has been building a career, and a life, in the Shenandoah Valley since she arrived here a decade ago. Listen in as Bryn shares her story, including what makes raising a family here so special.

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU, UVA, Washington Commanders by Ed Lane

Covering the Commonwealth ft. UVA, JMU, Commanders by Ed Lane

In the first episode of Season 5, we speak with Dr. Rita Poteyeva, Director of the Innovation Center for Youth Justice (ICYJ) at James Madison University (JMU). In this discussion, we explore the creation and evolution of the ICYJ, including its core pillars of activity—such as the Youth Justice minor, research, symposia, and internship opportunities—and how these efforts are helping shape the future of the field. The NRC is proud to collaborate with JMU through the ICYJ to advance innovation in youth justice systems and help prepare the next generation of leaders.To learn more about the National Resource Center for the Transformation of Youth Justice (formerly the RFK National Resource Center for Juvenile Justice) and how we may be able to serve your community, please visit our website, contact our team, or follow us on LinkedIn: Website: www.nrctyj.org Contact Us: www.nrctyj.org/contact-us Social: LinkedIn

It's a rapid-fire mailbag Friday on the JMU Sports News Podcast! Jack Fitzpatrick and Bennett Conlin tackle the biggest questions in James Madison University athletics! From the mysteriously missing spring football roster to the quarterback competition heating up in Harrisonburg, a blunt assessment of Preston Spradlin's transfer portal strategy, and why JMU baseball's midweek upset of UVA has Dukes fans paying attention again. Plus Jack breaks down why JMU men's basketball needs to rethink its recruiting model entirely. And a post-Spring Game live show announcement is coming soon — stay locked to our socials! Have a question for the mailbag? Email us: jmusportsnews@gmail.com Big thank you as well to our sponsor, Sign Pro! Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on Youtube Check out our website!  Like what you hear? Buy us a coffee (or beer...)  Leave us a review! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've got a lot to cover in this episodes including dropping a series to JMU, Deggs' viral rant, a midweek loss to Southeastern and the upcoming series vs. USM. We also chat about the downward spiral since Texas State and ask... what is needed to get the team back on track?

Guests Cynthia Schneider — CEO, Top of Virginia Regional Chamber; 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, Laurel Ridge Community College Liv Heggoy — Associate Vice President of Development, Laurel Ridge Community College & Executive Director, Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation Brandy Hawkins Boies — Director of Public Relations & Special Events, Laurel Ridge Community College Episode Summary Host Janet Michael sits down with three guests to celebrate Cynthia Schneider's recognition as Laurel Ridge Community College's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. The conversation covers Cynthia's winding career path, the transformative power of community college, and how it's never too late to start a new chapter. Key Topics Covered The Distinguished Alumni Award Awarded for over 40 years to community members who have distinguished themselves in their career and service Recipients are honored each year at the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation luncheon The luncheon brings together donors and scholarship recipients to celebrate the college's impact Cynthia Schneider's Story Began college at James Madison University before transferring to an unaccredited college in Kansas to pursue her faith Built a 25-year career in specialty food manufacturing, rising from data entry to Director of Operations Found herself jobless at 57, newly empty-nested, facing one of the lowest points of her life Enrolled at Laurel Ridge through a grant opportunity — a turning point that rebuilt her confidence Landed at the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber as Director of Finance & Administration, eventually becoming CEO Reflects on learning to step out of the background and embrace a visible leadership role The Laurel Ridge Difference A nurturing, intergenerational learning environment serving students ages 14–70 Cynthia's memorable classroom moment: learning to take a photo of the board instead of writing notes — sitting next to her son's classmate Cynthia's daughter Sarah went from a 1.9 GPA in high school to the Dean's List at Laurel Ridge, then transferred to JMU via the guaranteed transfer program, earned her degree in Communications, and went on to complete a master's program On Reinvention & Lifelong Learning Cynthia's message: at 69, she feels like she's "just starting" The value of community and mentorship in leadership Encouragement especially for women and those in midlife to embrace new opportunities Quotes to Highlight "Learning is lifelong — and she is such a wonderful example of someone who has just advanced so much in her career." — Liv Heggoy "I would never have thought of myself as a distinguished leader. I'm better, more comfortable in the background." — Cynthia Schneider "No one's path is straight. I've not met one single person here at the college that knew exactly what they were going to do." — Brandy Hawkins Boies Resources & Links Distinguished Alumni nominations: laurelridge.edu/alumni Visit & registration info: laurelridge.edu/visit Fall 2026 credit class registration is now open Workforce & continuing education classes register year-round

2 hours and 9 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Just Won a Natty/Indianapolis Vibes Starts at 0:51 No crying this time, but we do think we can have nice things now. You get out of it what you put into it; the UMHoops guys are probably experiencing the highest of highs. The 2023 football championship was a thing no other fanbase has experienced; this is what a normal natty feels like. Some of us survived the 2023-24 team. The story begins with the Ellerbe years, the Beilein era absolutely helped build this. Don't resent the Fab Five, but they unfairly had to represent what Michigan could be. Reconsidering the Juwan era, the heart condition, how badly he needed a GM. Beilein was spiritually (and literally) present for this team; loudest the stadium got before Michigan hit a three was when they showed him. Very unselfish team. Built through the portal—Cronin was never going to be a good fit for Mara, Rez wasn't going to have a role after Illinois got the other Ivisic, Cadeau was struggling in a bad system at UNC, Yaxel used the portal to get here from JUCO via UAB, Roddy Gayle was the national glue guy of the year, Nimari was here three years through two coaching changes, and Will Tschetter was a five-year player who took a smaller role: nobody can make a good faith argument that any of these guys don't belong here. [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. The UConn Game Starts at 27:50 Takes hotter than the rims during the final last night. Story of the game was UConn fouling the crap out of Michigan from literally the tip. Miss the first Cadeau and-one, then hit 24 free throws in a row to offset the terrible threes, until Roddy missed his pair. Snakebit shooting because Rez/Mara/Yax kept getting mismatches down low, but Michigan was able to play their bigs together, and that just made it impossible for UConn to score. Felt like Lendeborg was himself on defense; offensively he was obviously hobbled. Their communication was fantastic, and there weren't mismatches for UConn to hunt. A time or two they got Mara versus Karaban on the perimeter or something, but they didn't get backcut once. Tarris was basically shut down by Mara. Only thing they got were those ORebs, which were hat tips to them and also related to Michigan taking way the three. Next year Trey McKenney; graded on a curve he made 2 of Michigan's three jumpers, including the dagger. The Rube Goldberg three. Cadeau vs the Cadeau we thought we were getting. 3. How this Team Came Together Starts at 59:16 Revisiting how the roster came together, May's eye for talent, because every guy he got at FAU wound up a star somewhere. You can't actually build from the portal; if that's the lesson they're taking from this team they're going to get lit up. Cadeau cleaned up the TOs (but still commits them at the end of the game his banana peel). On the human to athlete personality spectrum, Mara is a normal human being, who never should have been paired with Cronin—all little guys who play basketball are born killers because you have to be, but it's common for bigs to be like that. Mara was the best player; he developed into a beast by the end of the year. Transfer teams: if you look at the rest of the top ten four didn't make the Tournament; Michigan was the only protected seed that took a lot of transfers. St. John's and Louisville were the others. Once you're been at a school a year you're not a transfer anymore. Cig vs May: Cignetti relied more on his JMU transfers. It's especially hard to recreate what Michigan did defensively, because at the end these guys won a title by doing the best job of anybody of playing with each other. Introducing the Bobby Hurley Index: How many photos do you look like Jim Carrey in The Mask? 4. Next Year Starts at 1:38:41 Are they looking at the portal list or the list of guys projected to the late 1st/early 2nd round? Mara and Rez are probably done—small chance they get Rez back. Cason going to redshirt. Gayle, Burnett, Yaxel are out of eligibility. Cadeau and McKinney: best backcourt in the country next year? McCoy is Charles Matthews-ish, going to be a major defensive presence; if you get two years out of him he's a big get but he doesn't have a deep shot, might be freshman Darius Morris or what we wanted Rubin Jones (PG who can guard 1-4) to be. Recruited lots of SFs: Grady? Liburd? Brown? All going to be 6'5" gumby-armed switchable guards. Backup PG: can McCoy or McKenney can play point for 10 mpg. Do they have a wing? Want that guy to be switchable; Seth thinks they're going to have a big war chest to find an NBA four who can play the three in addition to two bigs. Goodman will be next year's Tschetter. Need three portal bigs. Is Dusty May the #1 coach you would want to have if you were looking for one right now? UNC search was Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May right? MUSIC: "La Di Da"—Heavy Weighs the King "Don't Be Mad"—PiranhaMob    "Up and Away"—Cursive        “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

News deserts in Virginia grow as newspapers close or merge with other companies… We talk with JMU's new president as he prepares for his inauguration… In an emotional announcement, the Artemis II astronauts name a newly discovered moon crater after the mission commander's late wife, a JMU grad….

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU, UVA, Commanders by Ed Lane

Covering the Commonwealth ft. UVA, JMU, Hill City Howlers by Ed Lane

This week, Bennett Conlin and Jack Fitzpatrick are joined by JMU Athletic Director Matt Roan. In this interview, JMU Athletic Director Matt Roan discusses the university's stadium expansion plans, strategic athletic development, and the future of college sports at JMU. Gain insights into infrastructure projects, revenue streams, and the vision for 2030 and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JMU Women's Basketball is DANCING — and they drew Kenny Brooks & Kentucky The Dukes are Sunbelt champions and headed to the NCAA Tournament, and Jack & Bennett break down every angle of the JMU vs. Kentucky first-round matchup — including the elephant in the room: former JMU head coach Kenny Brooks is now on the other sideline. Is this the feel-good story of the tournament, or a mismatch? Jack and Bennett crunch the numbers on Kentucky's terrifying stats (second in the country in blocks per game, top-20 rebounding margin), debate whether JMU got a raw deal at the 12 seed, and map out exactly what Peyton McDaniel, Ashanti Barnes, and Brie Robinson need to do for the Dukes to pull off the upset in Morgantown. Then — what's the actual ceiling for this program in the NIL era? And how long does Coach O stick around before a power conference comes calling? The guys also shift to JMU football, reacting to the full 2026 schedule. Three straight Thursday night games late in the season, a Week 11 bye, and a front-loaded September — is this schedule a product of the Sunbelt propping up its best TV draw, or a legitimate obstacle for a program trying to return to the College Football Playoff? Topics covered: JMU vs. Kentucky NCAA Tournament breakdown The Kenny Brooks storyline — compelling or overhyped? JMU women's basketball program ceiling in the NIL era Is Coach O eventually leaving for a power conference job? JMU football 2026 schedule reaction: three Thursday games, late bye week, rival placement frustrations JMU baseball, softball, and lacrosse quick hits Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU, UVA and Washington Commanders by Ed Lane

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU, NASCAR, Virginia Tech Hokies by Ed Lane

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU, UVA and Washington Commanders by Ed Lane

Commonwealth Basketball Action, VT for NCAA or NIT, JMU's underrated win streak by Ed Lane

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU and UVA by Ed Lane

In this episode of the JMU Sports News Podcast, hosts Bennett Conlin and Jack Fitzpatrick discuss the recent performance of JMU athletics, including the "impressive" audience reach during the college football playoff. They delve into the current state of men's and women's basketball, listener questions about scheduling and conference dynamics, and the implications of North Dakota State's move to FBS. The episode also covers the arrest of tight end KD Mosley and the retirement of field hockey coach Christy Morgan, reflecting on her legacy. The hosts conclude with thoughts on the future of JMU sports and upcoming podcast plans. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Audience Reach Discussion 08:21 Men's Basketball Performance Analysis 20:13 Women's Basketball Outlook and Concerns 23:21 Navigating G6 Conference Dynamics 29:20 Assessing North Dakota State's FBS Move 34:14 Analyzing the Katie Mosley Situation 36:26 Reflections on JMU Sports Achievements   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Things Discussed: IU national champions: Most unlikely championships in the history of sports. Credit Cignetti and top to bottom program management. How did they do it? Talent evaluation is elite. Built like 2023 Michigan: develop a lot of your own guys and then surgically found guys in the portal. Seth: Lesson for the rest of CFB is ROI: IU wasn't paying that much for their JMU guys, wasn't spending to have 5-stars learning to play on the three-deep. Focus shifting from Ty Haywoods (super talented, needs 3 years) to Blake Frazier (ready now) because there's no guarantee you'll get any return. Need to build your scouting department to watch all of CFB and know what you need. Sam: Can Michigan recreate the JMU Dudes with some of the Utah guys they got? Not a coincidence the Big Ten is winning championships and SEC isn't even in the game. Two reasons the SEC was dominant: they had a culture of paying players under the table and they had Nick Saban. Being able to develop guys (without them leaving or costing too much) will be the golden egg in the future. How sustainable? Maybe? Bringing in a veteran QB every year, DC might get Jesse Minter'd to a better job. Should remain a good team, very hard to repeat. Hoops: Shooting better? Maybe, but 3s are random and they're probably capped around okay in that department because they have guys like Gayle, Cason and Yax. IU lost their main guy who could get to the bucket and M could lock them down. Excellent defensive performance disguised by Kenpom. IU shut down M's transition game by abandoning the boards. Interesting decision by IU because those were M weaknesses. Yax okay? Think he plays off Rez—the scouting report is focus on Yaxel so that's opened up things for Johnson, since no team has enough big wings to last against both of them. Ohio State preview: OSU is an effort game—Thornton can shoot and they make a lot of floaters. CANNOT let them cut and get to the rim. They don't play defense so you have to put up 100 on them. Nebraska: Nebraska might be without their freshman winger Braden Frager, that makes them a five-out team. Can you play Mara against them? Break: Tatum to RB? Probably a Whittingham "gonna try that" thing. He's had success with that, but it's a bit late and there's no scouting on it. Like what it says about Tatum as a team player. Don't think he can play both AND baseball. That's a lot, and safety is the moon to him. Hockey: Michigan is #1 in Big Ten points percentage but they've got the hardest schedule of any team in hockey left to go. Let off the gas for 10 minutes of 120 against Minnesota and were unlucky not to get more goals. Have to protect Peck—this team can play defense like that, going to have to maintain that focus. Can't lose points against the OSUs and Minnesotas because the games vs MSU/Wisconsin will determine the league. Can you get Ivankovic back? Maybe? Haven't heard anything positive except they haven't ruled it out. Trey Burke: Top three player in M history? Yeah. Block was clean, and so was the team.

Welcome back to The Locker Room with Josh Pate, Will Compton, & Taylor Lewan! This week, we dive into Michigan’s coaching search Oklahoma VS. Alabama, Texas A&M VS. Miami, Oregon VS. JMU, and CFP structure issues. New episodes every Wednesday at 6:00 PM CT. Timestamps: 0:00 Open 1:45 Michigan Coaching Search 16:33 Oklahoma VS. Alabama 24:13 Texas A&M VS. Miami 31:46 Oregon VS. JMU 34:37 CFP Structure Issues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks take down the Rams in an Overtime thriller and we talk about an incredible Thursday Night Football Game where Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin the came back to win (00:00:00-00:10:14). National Sports Podcast talks some volleyball (00:10:14-00:17:19). Week 16 Picks and Preview for every game Saturday and Sunday with MegaDay coming on Saturday, who's going to win the NFC South, Lions back against the wall and more (00:17:19-01:39:21). Jerry's Fantasy minute and best bets (01:39:21-01:50:42). Mike Florio joins the show to talk NFL news, who is on the hot seat, what's going on in Cincy and more (01:50:42-02:34:55). Joey Harrington joins the show to talk JMU vs Oregon and who can win the Natty (02:34:55-02:58:23). We finish with Fyre Fest of the week (02:58:23-03:13:14).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

In Hour 2 of the show today, the guys talk Nick Saban taking shots at College Football Playoffs such as JMU getting in over Notre Dame. Plus, the guys discuss the notion of Tom Brady hinting that he could return, the NFC East, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the First Round of the College Football Playoff before making his full bracket prediction for the CFP including his National Champion Pick. He begins by making his pick in the Friday Night game as Kalen DeBoer's #9 Alabama team travels to Norman to take on #8 Oklahoma. He then considers if #10 Miami can keep their hot streak going on the road against #7 Texas A&M. Klatt also makes picks against the spread in the matchups between #6 Ole Miss and #11 Tulane as well as #5 Oregon against #12 James Madison as the home teams come in as heavy favorites. Klatt then makes his full College Football Playoff predictions, going game-by-game until making his National Champion Pick - will Ohio State bounce back like they did last year and win it all again or will Kirby Smart's Georgia team get in the way or is it simply Curt Cignetti and Indiana's year? Klatt wraps up the show by addressing his hot take about the NCAA Tournament from earlier in the week that drew some criticism from the sports world. 0:00-2:30 Intro2:31-8:40 Alabama vs. Oklahoma8:41-12:53 Miami vs. Texas A&M12:54-15:32 Tulane vs. Ole Miss15:33-19:48 JMU vs. Oregon19:49-22:43 Joel's CFP bracket prediction22:44-30:03 Klatt on one of the “worst takes of the year” Head to www.eckrich.com/TakeItToTheHouse and enter the time on the clock for your shot at winning tickets & a trip to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College Football Playoff is here. In this episode, we pop the hood on the four first round matchups and break down our biggest questions. Is Oklahoma more lucky than good? Can Alabama's offense get out of its rut? How will Miami's offensive line hold up against Texas A&M's front four and a loud Kyle Field? Are the Aggies trustworthy? To what degree will Ole Miss feel the absence of Lane Kiffin? Can Oregon run against James Madison? And do both Tulane and JMU belong in the College Football Playoff? Plus, breaking news with both DJ Lagway and Dylan Raiola reportedly jumping in the transfer portal, the latest names in the Michigan coaching search, and Fernando Mendoza's Heisman victory. Timecodes:0:00 - Intro3:47 - Latest News30:14 - Alabama vs Oklahoma CFP Predictions44:32 - Miami vs Texas A&M CFP Predictions56:13 - Tulane vs Ole Miss CFP Predictions1:16:52 - James Madison vs Oregon CFP PredictionsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bear sent Stugotz two text messages on Sunday, including one that he might want back. Could Joe Burrow really be done with football? Or is he just done with the Bengals? You won't trick the Bear into betting on Tulane or JMU. Plus, where is the best place to buy a $1.1 billion lotto ticket. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code GODBLESS at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bear sent Stugotz two text messages on Sunday, including one that he might want back. Could Joe Burrow really be done with football? Or is he just done with the Bengals? You won't trick the Bear into betting on Tulane or JMU. Plus, where is the best place to buy a $1.1 billion lotto ticket. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code GODBLESS at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Take begins with another Eagles stinker as they continue soaring directly into the ground. Ouch, that "Hurts." Will they hold off the Cowboys in the NFC East? And, hear what Jeff Saturday has to say about his former team trying Phillip Rivers as a Daniel Jones replacement! (0:00) Then, the crew goes scorched earth on the CFP selection committee for giving JMU and Tulane a chance (no disrespect). Should adjustments be made to the selection process? (25:30) Next, we react to Shedeur Sanders officially being named the Browns starter for the rest of the season. (42:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The new CFP Rankings are out and the squeeze out of JMU has continued. We talk about doomsday scenarios and big winners as we get closer to the playoff. Plus Bill Belichick is a supportive boyfriend (00:00:00-00:22:21). The Cowboys kill the Raiders on MNF and Pete Carroll looks miserable (00:22:21-00:32:57). Clean up from Week 11 in the NFL (00:32:57-00:44:02). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including James Franklin to Virginia Tech and telling girls "can I meet you" as a pick up line (00:44:02-01:08:38). Booger McFarland joins the show to eat some donuts and talk some football. Who he trusts in the NFL. The teams that can win the title in CFB, who is going to coach LSU and more (01:08:38-01:51:09). We finish with listener submitted FAQ's (01:51:09-02:05:24).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

The new CFP rankings are out and we discuss how JMU is going to get screwed and other college football story lines (00:00:00-00:30:03). Eagles beat the Packers on MNF and Max was right (00:30:03-00:46:07). Brian Daboll fired by the Giants and Nico Harrison gone in Dallas (00:46:07-00:53:09). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Hank being sick and Pat Narduzzi with the weirdest big game prep (00:57:57-01:23:40). Clayton Kershaw joins the show to talk about the World Series, his career, LA, Stafford and tons more (01:23:40-01:55:26). Joakim Noah joins in studio to talk about his new travel show, his shaman, Derrick Rose, Thibs and Wemby (01:55:26-02:33:15). We finish with listener submitted FAQ's (02:33:15-02:53:58).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take