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In this episode, Todd attempts to help Rob work through his Covid haze and understand all the things that went right for JMU in the big win over Georgia Southern. And then the boys try to convince themselves to live in the moment and not look ahead, before closing out with a brief discussion about some of their favorite new albums that dropped last week.

This week Joe and Leland recap the week in HS football. VT, JMU, and UVA all win. All this and more on this week's episode.

Covering the Commonwealth ft. UVA, JMU by Ed Lane

Todd and Rob look back at the Dukes big win at Liberty. They discuss the improved offense with a clear QB1, some standout defensive players, and look ahead to Sun Belt play. They close by contemplating how large a lead they could protect if they were forced to play QB for JMU.

3:21 Eagle student-athletes honored by Sun Belt Conference/Women's Rifle begins Fall 2-0/Men's Soccer notches road victory @ ODU to start league play10:46 Former Eagle tight end Cam Brown discusses moving into his new role as the General Manager of Georgia Southern Sports Properties21:37 Adrian Peterson talks about the growth of Eagle football focusing on his time as a player - which included a pair of National Championships - and now as part of Clay Helton's staff52:47 JMU preview w/audio from head coach Bob Chesney, linebacker Trent Hendrick & offensive tackle Pat McMurtrieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's Flames Central Podcast presented by OrthoVirginia, Matt and Joe breakdown Liberty Football's loss to JMU and examine the state of the program. The guys also give an update on Emily's baby and other news from around Liberty Athletics.

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

Tony Bennett reduced Bruce Pearl shock + JMU exposed Liberty by Ed Lane

This week Joe and Leland talk about Staunton's defense again proving how great they can be even in a loss. Draft dominating Fort, and then discuss volleyball before talking about JMU, UVA, and VT all winning.

TJ & TY hype up JMU & Liberty + give out their CFB & NFL Picks by Ed Lane

Coming off a JMU Football bye week the guys take a moment to chat about some of the other Fall sports. Then they look forward to JMU (hopefully) running the damn ball against Liberty, discuss the ever increasing student support, consider how the VA Tech coaching situation impacts college football in Virginia, and then go deep about students tearing down goalposts.

Jon Manson, ASeaOfRed.com on Liberty Flames mistakes and corrections for JMU by Ed Lane

Not saying Liberty will beat JMU but there's a path by Ed Lane

Jon Manson, ASeaOfRed.com on Liberty Flames mistakes and corrections for JMU by Ed Lane

On this week's, Flames Central podcast presented by OrthoVirginia, the crew discusses Liberty Football‘s loss to Bowling Green and previews the matchup against JMU. We also talk Liberty Volleyball's hot start as Carly O'Brien joins the show.

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU, UVA by Ed Lane

Colton Pool, Hero Sports News, on JMU, South Florida, & Liberty by Ed Lane

Delvin Joyce and Vad Lee discuss the Bye Week and what JMU could have done during this break to reset. Then the duo preview the upcoming game against Liberty. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host John Lund recaps how ACC football fared in Week 2 and more from the Cards 28-14 win over James Madison last Friday night, including some sound from a fellow Bleav Network podcast hosted by two former JMU players as part of Bleav's JMU Sports News Network, To The House. If you missed our full recap of Friday night's win against JMU you can check out the last episode from Friday night. For this week, a look at how Louisville fared against the Dukes and how ACC football managed in Week 2. Game Notes include major storylines that showed up during the James Madison game, including playing two quarterbacks, what the James Madison offense did wrong and what the Cards' defense did right. Included in commentary is James Madison legends Delvin Joyce and Vad Lee is part of the To The House show, part of the JMU Sports News Network. Joyce walked on at James Madison in 1997 and played runningback there until 2000, eventually getting selected into their Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014. He was the first player in Division 1-AA and second in all of Division 1 to reach 1,000 career yards in all four statistical categories of rushing, receiving, punt returns and kickoff returns. Vad Lee was a dual-threat quarterback who transfer from Georgia Tech and played for James Madison in 2014 and 2015. He was the first back-to-back winner of the Bill Dudley Award, which honors the state's best Division 1 player for both FBS and FCS, that state being Virginia. He was also the two-time Male Student Athlete of the Year for JMU and tied the school record for all-time passing touchdowns with 51, despite starting just 21 games, and is second all-time in total offense and third in passing yards and completions. All that to say, the guys know a thing or two about James Madison football and do a great job. What's the latest of Louisville in the AP Top 25 poll? And, how did Louisville fare after Week 2 overall with the boys in Vegas? Depending on your Cardinals bets, the lines may have changed in your favor.

In this episode Todd and Rob pretty much vent to each other about one of the most frustrating losses they've experienced as JMU fans. It's quite the party.

Monarch Nation, we've got a jam-packed episode! We start with breaking news: Jason Henderson, the best linebacker in Old Dominion football history, announces his retirement. We reflect on his legendary career, share memories, and discuss what this means for the program.Then, we recap ODU's dominant win over North Carolina Central (54-6) — from Treyquan Jones' record-breaking touchdown run to improved offensive line play and strong defensive depth.Finally, we preview the huge matchup against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Can ODU take advantage of Tech's struggles? We dive into key matchups, game planning, and what a win could mean for the Sun Belt race.Special guest Jonathan Plisco joins us, plus Fade Gary's Week 3 Picks, recruiting updates, and plenty of Monarch Nation energy.

This week Joe and Leland talk about Waynesboro breaking their 24 game losing streak, Riverheads loses to Alta Vista, Wilson and Fort pick up wins too. VT, JMU, and UVA all drop games. All this and more on the YAC Sports Podcast.

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

Not all Virginia CFB loses are equal - Why VT overrrides JMU, LIberty and UVA by Ed Lane

Delvin Joyce and Vad Lee break down the game at Louisville. JMU was handed its first loss of the season against the Cardinals as questions arose around the Dukes' usage of two quarterbacks. Delvin and Vad break it all down. Follow the show on Twitter Follow To The House on Instagram Enjoy the show? Buy Us A Coffee  Leave us a review!

Send us a textOn this episode of the CSZ Podcast, coming to you live from the Shoot 360 Studios, Jeremy is joined in person by Shawn & Sam & via Restream by Wes & Higgy. And there's a special appearance by TSU Head Coach Nolan Smith!The fellas break down Friday nights too-close for comfort win over JMU. They will go over the offense, defense, adjustments, Is JMU a good team and much more including our usual shenanigans! You won't want to miss this one! The Cardinal Sports Zone Podcast is brought to you by Shoot 360, Four Pegs, Fitness Market, Cherry Pickin Goods, Planet Fitness, Mossy Oak & Hart Reality, Collision Course Crew, Rally House, Beckmanns FineBladeZ & Josh Jarboe from Remax Reality.Follow us on Twitter:@CardSportZone@Jeremy_CSZ@lvilleshawn@baseboy124@DPence_@joewahman526@WesB_42@WesKeyes_CSZ@IamthehiggyFollow our sponsors on Twitter:@RallyHouse@FitnessMarketKY@course_crew@FourPegsBeer@MossyOak@FitnessMarketKY@course_crew@FourPegsBeer@MossyOak@Shoot360Lou@CherryPickinGds@Zach_Beckmann1Support the show

On this episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast, The GOFG preview all the matchups for the Week 2 slate in College Football. JMU takes on Louisville Friday night, Texas State plays UTSA in the Alamodome, Jax State hosts Liberty in a Conference matchup and so much more!! Do not miss out on another jam packed episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@GroupofFiveGuys   WEBSITE: http://www.groupoffiveguys.com/   MERCH: https://groupof5guys.onechaptr.com/group_of_5_guys_2-24/shop/products/all?page=1   Subscribe and follow the Group of Five Guys! @groupoffiveguys @Sprouse_68 @Tyler_J_Tipton @JMurphyLee   SPONSOR THE SHOW OR BUSINESS INQUIRES: Email: groupoffiveguys@gmail.com Direct Message on Twitter: ​https://twitter.com/GroupOfFiveGuys   #G5 #groupoffiveguys #G5Live

Send us a textOn this episode of the CSZ Podcast, coming to you live from the Shoot 360 Studios, Jeremy is joined in person by Shawn & and via Restream by SamThe fellas Rewind to 2022 match-up vs JMU & go over the similarities between that match-up & tomorrow night, break down the JMU Offense, JMU Defense, update the game odds, give our predictions and much, much more including our usual shenanigans! You won't want to miss this one! The Cardinal Sports Zone Podcast is brought to you by Shoot 360, Four Pegs, Fitness Market, Cherry Pickin Goods, Planet Fitness, Mossy Oak & Hart Reality, Collision Course Crew, Rally House, Beckmanns FineBladeZ & Josh Jarboe from Remax Reality.Follow us on Twitter:@CardSportZone@Jeremy_CSZ@lvilleshawn@baseboy124@DPence_@joewahman526@WesB_42@WesKeyes_CSZ@IamthehiggyFollow our sponsors on Twitter:@RallyHouse@FitnessMarketKY@course_crew@FourPegsBeer@MossyOak@Shoot360Lou@CherryPickinGds@Zach_Beckmann1Support the show

Micah and Nick sit down and preview the Week 2 ACC Slate!Most teams are playing "cupcakes" but we do have some premier nonconference games!Starting with Virginia at NC State. Yes, you read that right. Virginia and NC State will be playing a nonconference game.Louisville welcomes a tough Group of 5 team in JMU. SMU takes on in-state rival and Big 12 foe, Baylor.Boston College has a rematch against Michigan State in East Lansing. Duke welcomes in Big 10 foe #11 Illinois. Syracuse welcomes in a pesky UConn team. Virginia Tech looks to get the offense going and seeks revenge against Vanderbilt. Stanford travels to Provo to take on BYU.

Alex and Richard preview Week 2 of the college football season, which is light on big-time helmet games but heavy on interesting regional matchups. This episode has notes and observations on a big bunch of games, including:* JMU at Louisville, a great Friday night opener for the weekend* Baylor at SMU, where we should learn a lot more about Baylor* Illinois at Duke, where the Illini put their playoff dark-horse status on the line* Iowa at Iowa State, a matchup that seems hard to figure out because of how mediocre the Iowa offense was in Week 1* UAB at Navy, which tends to run for a lot of yards against the Blazers* Texas State at UTSA in the I-35 Rivalry* Ole Miss at Kentucky, which prrrrrobably cannot do that again* Oklahoma State at Oregon, following a little barb-trading by the two coaches* WVU at Ohio, where Parker Navarro gets another chance to show off* Arkansas State at Arkansas, a game that has literally never happened* WKU vs. Toledo, one of the best Group of 5 meetings of the year* LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Bill Connelly joins us to talk about Michigan vs. Oklahoma, aka a five-star true freshman against Brent Venables, aka Sherrone Moore against his alma materAnd many more games. We'll see you on on Sunday. Produced by Anthony Vito.Thank you to our subscribers and partnersBecome a paid subscriber today to get a lot more SZD, and check out www.nokiantyres.com/szd and www.homefieldapparel.comAlso, welcome our new partner, Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

Wayne's alma mater lost 43-10 last Saturday so we all know why he's cranky. But the real story is how well Devon Dampier played - so we ask Wayne to hand out some grades from notable week 1 QB performances and Professor Cook hands out some pretty lofty grades all things considered. Phil Steele swings by for his run-through of the week 2 card, including the real main event on Friday night between Louisville and JMU. Wayne and Hartzell talk Alabama, Michigan, and Oklahoma on the way out the door. Is all cheating equal in college football? Wayne says yes. Hartzell disagrees. And so it goes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It the latest episode, Todd and Rob discuss JMU's season opening win over Weber State, ramble on about how great it was to be back in the 'burg with friends, and take a look ahead to the big opportunity versus Louisville.

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

Bryan Boorstein has 24 years of training and over 13 years of coaching experience. A 3-time CrossFit Regional athlete and CrossFit Games coach, Bryan holds a Bachelor of Science from JMU (2006) and certifications in CrossFit L-2 and Mobility. As the owner and founder of Evolved Training Systems and Paragon Training Methods, he's a trusted name in fitness. Bryan's been featured on ESPN Radio and numerous podcasts, and he hosts the Eat Train Prosper podcast, sharing expert insights on training and nutrition. Visit http://evolvedtrainingsystems.com for more. Work With Us: Arétē by RAPID Health Optimization Links: Bryan Boorstein on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Delvin Joyce is back for season 2 of To The House! This year, the JMU Hall of Famer is joined by one of the best QBs in JMU history, Vad Lee. The duo break down the offseason, recapping key additions and departures from the program and look at the Dukes that returned for another year in the purple and gold. Alonza Barnett III was also recently cleared for contact, so Vad Lee and Delvin Joyce talk about what that means for the 2024 starter and what that means for the JMU offense as a whole. Enjoy the content? Be sure to like, rate and subscribe wherever you find your podcasts! Follow the show on Twitter Follow To The House on Instagram Enjoy the show? Buy Us A Coffee 

Matt Hatfield joins to take a look at each classification and some of the other issues facing VHSL football this season. Leland breaks down volleyball and Joe and Leland also peer into the college football seasons for UVA, VT, and JMU.

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

In this episode of Couch Coach Live, Couch Coach is joined by Jack Fitzpatrick, Host of Fitz The Bill from 8-10 am on @ESPNRichmond, Co-Creator of @JMUSportsNews, and Talkn' Dukes to break down the upcoming James Madison football season.The conversation kicks off with Jack's takeaways at the QB Position, including the energy around the league and key storylines heading into the year. From players to watch and must-see games, to how the Dukes stack up against the Sun Belt Conference, we cover it all. Jack also sets realistic expectations for JMU's 2025 campaign and discusses the factors that could make or break their season.Whether you're a Dukes fan or love College football, this deep dive will get you ready for kickoff.

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

Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith talk College Football Group of Five betting. 0:05 – 0:31 Opening motivational speech emphasizing speed, defensive swarming, and physical dominance — “Out-block, out-tackle, out-hit, out-hustle” — with a repeated call to “leave no doubt tonight.” 0:31 – 1:19 Griffin Warner Introduces the College Football Podcast episode focusing on Group of Five teams, following a prior episode on the Power Four. Announces a promo code and a college football contest, noting the goal is to identify season-long betting opportunities. Date: Tuesday, 1:45 – 2:33 Griffin Warner Explains that Group of Five games offer strong betting opportunities. Begins with Army (West Point) win total: Over 7.5 at +110, Under 7.5 at -140 on BetOnline. 2:35 – 4:41 Lonte Smith — Army Analysis 2023 Recap: 12–2, AAC champions, led by QB Bryson Daly (dark horse Heisman) and RB Kanye Udo. Losses: Daly to graduation, Udo to Arizona State, two Joe Moore Award-winning offensive tackles, best defensive player to Georgia. Returning Talent: Six of top ten tacklers; LB corps Miller & Thomas praised. Concerns: Offensive drop-off, new OL coach, challenging schedule (Tulane, UTSA, Navy, Air Force). Projection: 7–5 ceiling, 6–6 floor → leans Under 7.5. 4:41 – 6:08 Griffin Warner & Lonte Smith — Schedule Talk Army's 2024 slate includes K-State, North Texas, Tulane, Air Force, Navy (in Baltimore). Lonte favors Navy among service academies, citing better returning production and depth. 7:16 – 14:52 Western Kentucky (C-USA) Odds: Over 7.5 (-125), Under 7.5 (-105). 2023: 8–6 record. Roster: Only 3 starters return (1 offense, 2 defense). Poor 2023 rush defense (224 YPG). Key Additions: QB Maverick McIver (Abilene Christian, 3,500+ yds, 37 TDs), OC Rick Bowie (former Abilene OC). WR Matt Henry (1,100+ yds at Western Illinois). Concerns: OL continuity, defensive holes, rush defense. Schedule: Winnable home games; road tests at Toledo, Delaware, Missouri State. Projection: ~8.6 wins → leans Over 7.5. 15:43 – 20:22 Bowling Green (MAC) Odds: Over 6.5 (+200), Under 6.5 (-260). 2023: 7–6 (6–2 MAC). Changes: New HC Eddie George; ranked 130th in returning production; offense loses top TE hero Fanning (drafted by Browns). Defense: Loses 13 of top 15 tacklers but adds FCS standouts (including Eddie George's son). Schedule: Lafayette, Cincinnati, Liberty, Louisville early; Toledo and Buffalo at home. Projection: Depth concerns, brutal early stretch → Under (expects ~4–8). 20:53 – 25:10 Air Force (MWC) Odds: Over/Under 6.5 (-115). 2023: 5–7 after starting 1–7, finished on 4-game win streak. Roster: 9 returning starters (6 offense, 3 defense). QB battle (Johnson favored). OL returns 3 starters plus 2 with experience. Defense: Allowed 23 PPG; DL led by Peyton Zurch. Schedule: Bucknell, Boise, Navy, Wyoming, Army, UNLV, SJSU, UConn. Projection: Manageable slate, strong finish expected → Over 6.5 (7–8 wins). 25:38 – 31:06 Georgia Southern (Sun Belt) Odds: Over 7.5 (+130), Under (-160). 2023: 8–5. Roster: 10 starters return (5 offense, 5 defense). QB J.C. French (2,500+ yds, 17 TDs, 11 INTs, 66% comp). Deep WR corps; strong OL with most combined starts in Sun Belt. Defense: Needs rush D improvement; strong secondary led by Chance Gamble. Schedule: Fresno, USC, Jacksonville State, JMU, Coastal, ODU, Marshall. Projection: Favors in most conference games except JMU → Over 7.5 (floor 8 wins). 31:07 – 38:35 Playoff/Long-shot Discussion No strong playoff contenders from teams covered; JMU strong but blocked by JMU matchup for Georgia Southern. Boise State (2–1 to make playoffs) downgraded without RB Ashton Jeanty. Long-shot pick: South Florida (33–1) if QB Byron Brown stays healthy; avoid betting until after tough Miami/Florida stretch. 38:36 – End Best Bet: Army Under 7.5 wins. Rationale: Loss of QB, RB, two elite tackles, new OL coach, tough schedule, regression from 12–2 2023 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith talk College Football Group of Five betting. 0:05 – 0:31 Opening motivational speech emphasizing speed, defensive swarming, and physical dominance — “Out-block, out-tackle, out-hit, out-hustle” — with a repeated call to “leave no doubt tonight.” 0:31 – 1:19 Griffin Warner Introduces the College Football Podcast episode focusing on Group of Five teams, following a prior episode on the Power Four. Announces a promo code and a college football contest, noting the goal is to identify season-long betting opportunities. Date: Tuesday, 1:45 – 2:33 Griffin Warner Explains that Group of Five games offer strong betting opportunities. Begins with Army (West Point) win total: Over 7.5 at +110, Under 7.5 at -140 on BetOnline. 2:35 – 4:41 Lonte Smith — Army Analysis 2023 Recap: 12–2, AAC champions, led by QB Bryson Daly (dark horse Heisman) and RB Kanye Udo. Losses: Daly to graduation, Udo to Arizona State, two Joe Moore Award-winning offensive tackles, best defensive player to Georgia. Returning Talent: Six of top ten tacklers; LB corps Miller & Thomas praised. Concerns: Offensive drop-off, new OL coach, challenging schedule (Tulane, UTSA, Navy, Air Force). Projection: 7–5 ceiling, 6–6 floor → leans Under 7.5. 4:41 – 6:08 Griffin Warner & Lonte Smith — Schedule Talk Army's 2024 slate includes K-State, North Texas, Tulane, Air Force, Navy (in Baltimore). Lonte favors Navy among service academies, citing better returning production and depth. 7:16 – 14:52 Western Kentucky (C-USA) Odds: Over 7.5 (-125), Under 7.5 (-105). 2023: 8–6 record. Roster: Only 3 starters return (1 offense, 2 defense). Poor 2023 rush defense (224 YPG). Key Additions: QB Maverick McIver (Abilene Christian, 3,500+ yds, 37 TDs), OC Rick Bowie (former Abilene OC). WR Matt Henry (1,100+ yds at Western Illinois). Concerns: OL continuity, defensive holes, rush defense. Schedule: Winnable home games; road tests at Toledo, Delaware, Missouri State. Projection: ~8.6 wins → leans Over 7.5. 15:43 – 20:22 Bowling Green (MAC) Odds: Over 6.5 (+200), Under 6.5 (-260). 2023: 7–6 (6–2 MAC). Changes: New HC Eddie George; ranked 130th in returning production; offense loses top TE hero Fanning (drafted by Browns). Defense: Loses 13 of top 15 tacklers but adds FCS standouts (including Eddie George's son). Schedule: Lafayette, Cincinnati, Liberty, Louisville early; Toledo and Buffalo at home. Projection: Depth concerns, brutal early stretch → Under (expects ~4–8). 20:53 – 25:10 Air Force (MWC) Odds: Over/Under 6.5 (-115). 2023: 5–7 after starting 1–7, finished on 4-game win streak. Roster: 9 returning starters (6 offense, 3 defense). QB battle (Johnson favored). OL returns 3 starters plus 2 with experience. Defense: Allowed 23 PPG; DL led by Peyton Zurch. Schedule: Bucknell, Boise, Navy, Wyoming, Army, UNLV, SJSU, UConn. Projection: Manageable slate, strong finish expected → Over 6.5 (7–8 wins). 25:38 – 31:06 Georgia Southern (Sun Belt) Odds: Over 7.5 (+130), Under (-160). 2023: 8–5. Roster: 10 starters return (5 offense, 5 defense). QB J.C. French (2,500+ yds, 17 TDs, 11 INTs, 66% comp). Deep WR corps; strong OL with most combined starts in Sun Belt. Defense: Needs rush D improvement; strong secondary led by Chance Gamble. Schedule: Fresno, USC, Jacksonville State, JMU, Coastal, ODU, Marshall. Projection: Favors in most conference games except JMU → Over 7.5 (floor 8 wins). 31:07 – 38:35 Playoff/Long-shot Discussion No strong playoff contenders from teams covered; JMU strong but blocked by JMU matchup for Georgia Southern. Boise State (2–1 to make playoffs) downgraded without RB Ashton Jeanty. Long-shot pick: South Florida (33–1) if QB Byron Brown stays healthy; avoid betting until after tough Miami/Florida stretch. 38:36 – End Best Bet: Army Under 7.5 wins. Rationale: Loss of QB, RB, two elite tackles, new OL coach, tough schedule, regression from 12–2 2023 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covering the Commonealth ft. JMU, VT Hokies by Ed Lane

This week Joe and Leland start previewing the HS football season with looks at Wilson and Draft. Curt Dudley comes on to talk JMU sports with a look at football in the fall as well. Then the guys wrap up talking about shows, back to school, and fan sightings at local eateries.

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

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Send us a textDominick and TJ break down all the action from Day Two of Sun Belt Media Days! In this episode, the guys react to the East Division, the preseason coaches poll on that side, and dive into the biggest takeaways from each East team's media session. From bold predictions to breakout players, it's everything you need to know to stay ahead of the 2025 Sun Belt football season.Featured Teams: Coastal Carolina, Marshall, ODU, App State, JMU, Georgia Southern, & Georgia State.Plus: Dark Horse? Two new head coaches. Too much respect toward App State?Subscribe, rate, and follow Sun Belt Syndicate for full Media Days coverage and insider content all season long!Support the show

Back after a not-so-brief hiatus, Rob and Todd rip through a few stories of interest from the world of JMU Sports including JMU features on several national podcasts, The Founding Fathers competing in TBT, a Sun Belt team's run in Omaha, and the recent addition of LA Tech to the league. Then they take a look ahead to the upcoming JMU football season and fire up the hype train.

After completing botching the first attempt to publish this episode, we're back for take 2. In this one the boys return from a not-so-brief hiatus to talk about some stories of interest from the world of JMU sports. They chat about some national podcasts featuring JMU content, the Founding Fathers competing in TBT, and the recent news about LA Tech joining the Sun Belt. Then they look ahead to the JMU football season and start to crank up the hype train.

The Central Virginia county has fully replaced its school board within the last two years. It remains one of 12 districts in the commonwealth with an appointed, not elected, board.    In other news: Environmental advocates call for pollution curbing at beaches, JMU has a new president — and more Central Virginia news. 

Season previews are back! Richard and Alex go alphabetically through the whole Sun Belt, picking out one rose, one bud, and one thorn for all 14 schools, from Appalachian State to Troy. In this episode:* App State hits the reset button* Coastal Carolina should be feeling some urgency* Georgia Southern extended Clay Helton and kept its roster together, so why aren't we feeling so good about the Eagles?* Georgia State's recruiting growth under Dell McGee is in bloom* JMU has every chance to contend for the G5 playoff spot* Marshall follows a Sun Belt championship with a whole lot of uncertainty, but at least one thing about the Herd should be cool* ODU gets back its star linebacker after a lost season* Arkansas State has one of the G5's best receivers … and a date with the Hogs* Louisiana appears most of the way back, three years after Billy Napier left* ULM has immense challenges but a reason or two for belief* South Alabama loses a star running back and its starting QB but gains a Major League ballplayer, among others* Southern Miss, which went 1-11, is sort of the defending champ* Texas State has the opportunity to put it all together* Troy looks at some regression to the mean, but how much more than that?Then we pick some preseason superlatives to close out the first preview of 2025.Cool stuff from Split Zone Duo's partners:* Use SZD20 for 20% off your first order at Homefield.* Enter your favorite CFB road trip at our Nokian Tyres landing page, and you'll be entered in a drawing to win free tires.Producer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe