Podcasts about Meridian High School

September 3, 2024 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, Julie Melton of Richland Community College, and principal Eric Hurelbrink and guidance counselor Heather Johnson of Meridian High School joined Byers & Co to talk about how the Dell and Evelyn Carrol Scholarship has provided over $1 million in full tuition scholarships to Meridian students. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kish Rafique teaches human anatomy and physiology at Meridian High School, an International Baccalaureate School and part of the Falls Church City Public Schools in Virginia. She's also the assistant wrestling coach and girls wrestling coach - a role that gives her considerable opportunities to discuss anatomy with her athletes.  Aside from teaching, Kish is pursuing her doctorate in education at Virginia Tech. More about Meridian High School: https://mhs.fccps.org/ Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

KGMI's broadcast of the School Board Forum at Meridian High School on 9/21/23. The forum was hosted by Common Threads Northwest and moderated by former state senator Simon Sefzik.

Kristin Nesbitt is in her fourth year of medical school and will be beginning her residency in about 9 months. She first appeared on the Off-Farm Income Podcast in 2015 on episode #35, when she had just become the president of her FFA Chapter at Meridian High School.  I reconnected with her on Linkedin recently and saw that she was now in medical school, and I recalled that way back when she was a senior in high school she that that human or veterinary medicine is probably what she would ultimately end up studying in the future. Kristin made the choice to treat humans towards the end of her sophomore year, and today it is my opportunity to catch up with this amazing young woman.  We will also talk about the journey that she has been on, learn what medical school is really like and get some tips and suggestions for other students who want to pursue becoming a medical doctor.

President Roger Madison was born in Boise, Idaho.  He attended Meridian High School on a part-time basis, and Centennial High just long enough to get a diploma.  He attended Utah Valley University for a year where he met his wife Alyse, she was attending BYU.   They both graduated from Boise State University and are big Broncos fans. Roger works as a financial advisor in Meridian and Alyse is an incredible Mother.  They enjoy boating in the summer and snowboarding in the winter.  They call Donnelly, Idaho their second home.  They have strong testimonies of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ and enjoy their current assignments working with the young single adults in the Boise, Idaho area. The Madisons have 4 children, including Zach who passed away in 2015.  They have 3 grandchildren. Roger Madison is currently serving in Boise YSA Stake Presidency.

Bo and Blake talk SEC football and the NFL in the second hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. The guys start off talking about Georgia's victory over TCU and the fact that the Bulldogs are taking over college football. The guys talk about Meridian High School hiring Marcus Boyles as their new head coach. College football and Saints insider Mike Detillier joins the show to talk about the lop sided national championship. Mike starts off talking about Georgia dominating TCU to win their second title in a row. Mike discusses Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett's NFL draft stock and where he will go in the draft. Mike talks about the toughness of Bennett and what he had to go through to get to where he is now. Mike discusses the future of former Saints head coach Sean Payton. Mike debates if Payton would chose the Miami Dolphins of the LA Chargers as his next destination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bridget Loree Shewmake McLean, age 47 passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Demopolis. She was born April 29, 1975 in Thomasville to Warren and Mildred Shewmake. She is survived by her son, Turner McLean, who was her greatest joy. Her father, Warren Shewmake and mother, Mildred Shewmake of Fulton. Bridget is survived by four siblings, Teresa Shewmake Gibson (Rick), Melissa Shewmake Brady (John), James Shewmake (Liz), and Jeff Shewmake (Nikki). She was the aunt/great aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of Meridian High School in 1993 and a graduate of...Article Link

On Sunday, August 28, all of Cornwall's attenders from all different locations were invited to join us for one service at Meridian High School! At this celebratory event, Pastor Bob talked about running the race and not giving up.

Bruce Burnett has excelled as a coach on the high school, collegiate and international levels, serving as USA Wrestling's national freestyle coach and leading some of the most successful teams in American history. During his tenure, five Americans won Olympic gold medals and 11 U.S. athletes won 13 World Championships including four champions in 1993 and four in 1995. From 1993-2000, U.S. wrestlers won 22 World medals (11 gold, four silver and seven bronze) and placed in the Top 10 at the World Championships as a team every year. The United States won its first-ever Senior World Freestyle team title in 1993 and again in 1995, and won the medal count at the 1996 Olympic Games with three gold, a silver and a bronze. He led the United States to seven World Cup team titles and five Pan American Championships, including 2011 when the U.S. had six medalists, including four champions. From the national teams he coached, 14 wrestlers were inducted as Distinguished Members of the Hall of Fame. Burnett was the wrestling coach at the United States Naval Academy from 2000-13, leading his teams to a 113-57 overall dual meet record and six consecutive 10-win seasons from 2002-07. He began his coaching career at Meridian High School in Meridian, Idaho, where he led his teams to a 154-13-2 dual meet record with four state team titles, four state runner-up finishes, six district titles and nine conference titles from 1974-87. On the mat, Burnett was undefeated in dual meets and a two-time Big Sky Conference and Mountain Intercollegiate Wrestling Association champion for Idaho State University in 1971-72. He was a two-time California Junior College state champion for Bakersfield College, compiling a 55-3 career record and being named the state's outstanding wrestler in 1970. Burnett was a two-time league champion and three-time state place-winner for North Bakersfield (California) High School. He was inducted into the Idaho State Sports Hall of Fame in 1986, the California Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2004 and the North High School Hall of Fame in 2013. Burnett received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the Idaho Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2015 and was named the Myron Roderick Man of the Year by USA Wrestling in 2016.  For continued excellence as a coach on every level of competitive wrestling, Bruce Burnett is inducted as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Bio by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Bruce Burnett has excelled as a coach on the high school, collegiate and international levels, serving as USA Wrestling's national freestyle coach and leading some of the most successful teams in American history.During his tenure, five Americans won Olympic gold medals and 11 U.S. athletes won 13 World Championships including four champions in 1993 and four in 1995.From 1993-2000, U.S. wrestlers won 22 World medals (11 gold, four silver and seven bronze) and placed in the Top 10 at the World Championships as a team every year. The United States won its first-ever Senior World Freestyle team title in 1993 and again in 1995, and won the medal count at the 1996 Olympic Games with three gold, a silver and a bronze.He led the United States to seven World Cup team titles and five Pan American Championships, including 2011 when the U.S. had six medalists, including four champions. From the national teams he coached, 14 wrestlers were inducted as Distinguished Members of the Hall of Fame.Burnett was the wrestling coach at the United States Naval Academy from 2000-13, leading his teams to a 113-57 overall dual meet record and six consecutive 10-win seasons from 2002-07.He began his coaching career at Meridian High School in Meridian, Idaho, where he led his teams to a 154-13-2 dual meet record with four state team titles, four state runner-up finishes, six district titles and nine conference titles from 1974-87.On the mat, Burnett was undefeated in dual meets and a two-time Big Sky Conference and Mountain Intercollegiate Wrestling Association champion for Idaho State University in 1971-72. He was a two-time California Junior College state champion for Bakersfield College, compiling a 55-3 career record and being named the state's outstanding wrestler in 1970. Burnett was a two-time league champion and three-time state place-winner for North Bakersfield (California) High School.He was inducted into the Idaho State Sports Hall of Fame in 1986, the California Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2004 and the North High School Hall of Fame in 2013. Burnett received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the Idaho Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2015 and was named the Myron Roderick Man of the Year by USA Wrestling in 2016. For continued excellence as a coach on every level of competitive wrestling, Bruce Burnett is inducted as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.Bio by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Great catching up with fellow Meridian High School alumni, Kat Watkins. Been a while since we were able to meet up and so far life has its own way of unfolding. I was blessed to meet her daughter Lilith

An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastTake one look at Raekwon Davis' imposing 6-7, 330 lb presence and it's hard to imagine a scenario where he did not stand out in a crowd. It wasn't until Alabama head coach Nick Saban stumbled upon the Meridian, Mississippi native, however, that Davis transformed from virtual unknown to a starter on the Crimson Tide's SEC Championship defense as a true freshman in 2016. By 2017, the big man was a National Champion. Miami Dolphins General Manager, Chris Grier and Head Coach, Brian Flores selected Davis in the second round of the 2020 Draft and he rewarded them with 40 tackles in 12 starts, landing a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team.In The Tank, Raekwon discusses his humble beginnings, including two mentors at Meridian High School who remain a huge part of his life today. He also explains a strange Twitter hack, provides his perspective on “Big Man Etiquette,” and invites OJ and Seth to visit the Miami Dolphins stunning new Baptist Health Training Complex as his guests.Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions.Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

Having grown up in Texas, Jarrod played many organized sports all such as football, baseball, golf, track, & tennis. He then graduated from Meridian High School in Meridian, TX., & joined the US Navy obtaining an SSBI-(which stands for Single Scope Background Investigation, for a Top Secret Clearance-serving 4 years & did a combat tour in Iraq/Persian Gulf…not TOO shabby! Jarrod then got out of the Navy & started attending McClennan Community College, while working as a Defense Contractor L-3 Communications, doing security. Part of duties included security for President George W. Bush when he would go to his Crawford, Texas Ranch.  He even worked with Secret Service & Local law enforcement agencies. He then transferred to the Univ. of North Texas, spending 2 semesters, before transferring to Tarleton State Univ., which is a part of the Texas A&M System, where he graduated in 2008,  with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Political Science. While at Tarleton he even joined the esteemed brotherhood of Sigma Chi International Fraternity AND served as Philanthropy Chair. Upon his 2008 graduation, he moved to Jacksonville, FL where he then re-enlisted in the United States Army. After numerous schools, he was finally stationed at Ft. Knox, KY in the Big Red 1, 3rd Combat Brigade. Then he was deployed to Afghanistan, spent a yr. there at the Forward Operating Base Gardez high in the mountains on the border of Pakistan.  Upon leaving the Army & returning home to Texas, he was employed as a bar manager in a local business. Then in 2014, he moved to Louisville, working odd jobs, till he got hired on as a line cook at New Restaurant River House & Raw Bar, under the auspices of Chef John Varanese, a former MoxieTalk guest, where he moved through the ranks to Sous Chef within a few months, & stayed there for 2 years, when he left & started a mobile vending business first as a hot dog cart, then as a food trailer & finally Copper Kitchen Food Truck, also known as Copper Streatery. As of this taping he has been in operation for 3 years now & blessed with year over year growth!

Dennis Rasmussen was a left-handed pitcher for the San Diego Padres (1983 and 1988–91), New York Yankees (1984–87), Cincinnati Reds (1987–88), Chicago Cubs (1992), and Kansas City Royals (1992–93 and 1995). Rasmussen was born in Los Angeles and grew up in San Clemente, California. He nearly lost his left foot at the age of 14, when a speeding car knocked him off of his bicycle on Labor Day in 1973, and the fall severed his foot, which was hanging by the Achilles tendon. An emergency room doctor said they would need to amputate, but an orthopedic surgeon was able to save the foot. As a result, he has no cartilage in his left ankle.Rasmussen attended San Clemente High School. Six months after the injury, he recovered sufficiently to play in the final two games of the season for the junior varsity basketball team. After one year at San Clemente High School, his family moved to Boise, Idaho, and he attended Meridian High School in Meridian, Idaho, for two years. His family moved to Denver, Colorado, and he went to Bear Creek High School in Lakewood, Colorado, for his senior year. He was named All-State in baseball and basketball, and was a member of the doubles team that won the state championship in tennis.The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Rasmussen in the 18th round of the 1977 Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign with the Pirates. As he wanted to play college basketball, he enrolled at Creighton University, which offered him a scholarship to play for the Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team. The arrangement with Creighton also allowed him to play college baseball for the Creighton Bluejays baseball team. For the basketball team, he was a forward who played as the sixth man off the bench. For the baseball team, he had a 3–6 win–loss record and a 3.38 earned run average (ERA) with Creighton in his junior year, with 84 strikeouts, a school record, in 61+2⁄3 innings pitched. He was named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference's First Team.

We often hear, "Big time players, make big time plays, in big time moments." Today, we hear from one of those "Big Time Players"  He's not particularly 'big' in stature. But he's a HUGE presence on the court. He's a walking '4-point play' and he's now, a State Champion.  There's a reason they say "#30 will do you dirty" because McKay is one of those young men who will be a silent killer out there on the court.  Today he's going to be sharing some of the secrets of his career, and the hard work he's put in. It's not an overnight success story. It's literally years and years of practice, ups and downs, failures, and sweat and tears that led McKay and the Meridian Warriors to their first State Championship since 1992.  Tune in today and hear about McKay's career. And make sure, if you're listening to this on Apple Podcasts, leave a review letting us all know what you think of the show! The more reviews we get, the more exposure the guests will have as it will get in front of more people! SO LEAVE A REVIEW :)  ___________________ If you are an entrepreneur who wants to learn more about marketing, funnel building, and overall business, then you MUST check out the One Funnel Away Challenge! Don't miss out on an opportunity to learn from some of the best marketers in the business! Go HERE NOW!!

Jeff Sanor joins the podcast to talk about the Meridian Boys Basketball Program. Sanor capped off his fourth year as head coach by leading the Warriors to the 5A State Championship. Sanor is a longtime coach who graduated from Boise High School. After a standout high school career, Sanor played three years at the University of Washington before finishing at Boise State. In the podcast, Sanor reflects back on the past four years at Meridian and his coaching style. He also discusses his coaching mentors and how he filters through all the information available for coaches. Finally, Sanor discusses his decision in a District game against Eagle where his team held the ball out for several minutes.

This special edition features former Benton Ranger and SIU Saluki, Matt Wynn as my guest host. Matt and I spent 4 years as Saluki teammates and 3 years together on the same coaching staff at Meridian High School. Tune in as Matt discusses his youth and high school years in basketball crazy Benton and being a building block in SIU's return to relevancy.

2021 is an unprecedented season throughout all of sports on every level. For a long time, we didn't even know if there would be a season. But that didn't stop Brody Rowbury and the Meridian High Warriors Basketball Program from preparing and getting ready to compete.  Since they were given the go-ahead to play, Brody and the Warriors program started off the 2021 season with a bang! Their ability to win games and dominate both offensively and defensively, is due in large part to the 6'11" P/C for the Warriors.  Brody can truly do it all! He's got amazing touch around the basket, and he can stretch the floor with his outside shooting as well! Not to mention, he's been WINNING for his entire life, so this is nothing new to him!  Today we get to hear about Brody's background. His story growing up and also get to hear what it's been like being part of the resurgence of the Meridian High School Basketball Program, as they hope to keep their eyes on the ultimate goal (a State Title) at the end of the year.  Keep an eye out for Brody because he's just getting started!  __________ As the host of the show, I truly appreciate all of your support! If you'd like to show your support of the show, please feel free to rep the GTG “Guru Vision” T-Shirts and the other awesome merch we have available for you! Just go to: www.thegametimeguru.com/guruvision __________ If you are an entrepreneur who wants to learn more about marketing, funnel building, and overall business, then you MUST check out the One Funnel Away Challenge! Don't miss out on an opportunity to learn from some of the best marketers in the business! Go HERE NOW!!

Ken Lewis is here with Meridian High School Wresting Coach Jon Muri!Read More →

Way back before school got canceled this year we started the RUSH challenge in honor of the late, great drummer Neil Peart. We asked high school bands to learn and play a song from the power trio and we would award one a $200 gift certificate to Guitar Center! We ended up picking Meridian High School and today we talked to their band director Mitch!

Today Coach Norman talks about his time at Raleigh High School, Bay Springs High School, Wayne County High School, Pascagoula High School, Meridian High School and so much more.

Think back to early March. It may seem a lifetime ago, though in reality it was only a couple of weeks. School was still in session. There was no quarantine. No one thought to wear facemasks, and toilet paper could be easily found on the well-stocked shelves of your nearest supermarket. It was during this time that Mike Taylor, CJE, went to visit our Level Up winner, Meridian High School, for their first in-person visit on a cold Thursday afternoon.

This Friday's interview is the 20th installment in the Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy block of podcasts. It will focus on the theme

In October 2019, Har-Ber High School in Springdale, Arkansas, and Meridian High School in Maycomb, Illinois, were selected as the winners of Walsworth Yearbooks’ Level Up contest. The prize package, worth over $3,500, includes a visit by Jim Jordan and Mike Taylor, CJE, to work with their staffs, editors and adviser. In early January, Jordan visited Karla Sprague, CJE, and her staff at Har-Ber High School and shared his experience.

Come On A Once In A Lifetime Vacation With Us To Tuscany! Just Click The Picture Below For Details Or Call (877) 279-2350 SHOW NOTES Introducing Phillip Broome: Today's guest is a highly motivated student.  So motivated in fact that at the end of his junior year of high school he will have completed all of the graduation requirements and will be eligible to graduate then. However, Phillip Broome is not leaving high school early.  As a matter of fact the decision that he has made is one of the wisest I have heard of in my experience of interviewing high school students.  Phillip is going to stay in high school for two reasons.  First, he wants to continue on in his FFA chapter and graduate with the people he has attended school with for so many years.  Second, staying in high school allows him to take dual credit courses and get college credits at a major discount while still in high school. Phillip is very conscientious about saving money on tuition and being able to take the shop classes he is very interested in his senior year.  I always find myself surprised when I hear of students making these types of decisions that seem beyond their years.  However, after hundreds of interviews with FFA students, I shouldn't allow this to surprise me any longer. SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Rabbit Production HIGH SCHOOL: Meridian High School, Meridian, Idaho MASCOT: Warriors FFA ADVISOR: Elizabeth Russell CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PHILLIP BROOME: Click on the picture below to be taken to the Meridian High School Website: Phillip's FFA Advisor's Email Address: Russell.Elizabeth@westada.org Meridian High School Telephone Number: (208) 350-4160 FFA LINKS: National FFA Organization Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE's) Support FFA  Donate to FFA - One way that FFA students are able to start small businesses is through an FFA grant of $1,000.  In 2014, 141 FFA students received these grants.  With your donations, more students can get this head start - pay it forward. REASONS TO DONATE TO FFA: Only 2% of Americans grow and raise most of the food and livestock consumed by the other 98% as well as the rest of the world.  FFA is providing the needed education, training and resources to Americans that will carry that torch forward and insure that America continues to have inexpensive, quality food. Rural Communities will rely on entrepreneurship in the future for population growth and job creation.  The FFA is a major catalyst to that entrepreneurial growth. Farmers, ranchers and those working in agriculture give the rest of America incredible amounts of freedom because the search for food is as simple as going to the grocery store: “The future of American agriculture depends on the involvement and investment in America’s youth, In order to prepare for the population of tomorrow, we need to encourage America’s youth today, and show that careers in agriculture are profitable, rewarding, and vital.”. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue Where Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald Can Be Heard:   Member Of The National Association Of Farm Broadcasters

Thomas Fraschillo was the longtime director of bands at the University of Southern Mississippi and is a past president of the American Bandmasters Association. Topics: Tom’s background growing in a small town in Northern Mississippi and the story of how he got a late start as a young musician. Some of the people who influenced his career and the wisdom he learned from those educators. The band programs at Meridien High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. Regionalism in school band programs and traditions around the country and the success of the major universities in the Southeast. Tom’s work with wind bands in Italy and the interviews in the ADA archives at the University of Maryland. Links: Thomas Fraschillo American Bandmasters Recordings Zaninelli: Roma Sacra Biography: Thomas V. Fraschillo, DMA, has served as a catalyst and mentor for members of the teaching profession. His high standards of performance have had a sustained influence on ensembles at every level, and his performances serve as models in both the professional or academic arena. Through his recordings, The Music of Luigi Zaninelli and The University of Southern Mississippi Wind Ensemble LIVE IN ITALY (recorded in Italy), and his publishing, conducting, and lecturing in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, he is considered an international musician/scholar. His publications, translations from the original Italian of Alessandro Vessella’s Studi di strumentazione (Instrumentation Studies), and La Tecnica dell’orchestra contemporanea (The Technique of Contemporary Orchestration) by Alfredo Casella and Vittorio Mortari, both published by BMG Ricordi, Milan, have put his name in libraries of the entire English speaking world. As a writer/scholar Dr. Fraschillo is a contributing editor to the American Grove Dictionary, 2nd Edition and serves as a frequent conductor and lecturer in Italy. His most recent appearances in Italy have been with La Banda dell’esercito/The Italian Army Band in Rome. One of his most significant engagements with them signaled a very important milestone for the Italian Army in that Dr. Fraschillo was the first American-born conductor to have been invited to appear in a public performance by what is considered Italy’s most prestigious military concert band. The concert with Dr. Fraschillo conducting was the opening concert of the International Festival in Spoleto, “The Festival of Two Worlds, Festival dei due mondi.” His appearance was enormously significant for conductors of bands in that the opening performance featured such international artists as Gian Carlo Menotti, the renowned composer, the Orchestra and Giuseppe Verdi Chorus of Milan, and the Italian actress, Claudia Cardinale. Finally, in Italy Dr. Fraschillo often serves as a member of the judging panel for many international festivals, most notably the Concorso Internazionale di Composizione “R. Marenco” di Novi Ligure, and the Concorso Internazionale di Composizione Originale per Banda di Corciano. Aside from Dr. Fraschillo’s work in Europe, he is often engaged throughout the continents of Asia, and Australia. The Melbourne, Australia, Summer Youth Music Program has invited Dr. Fraschillo to be their guest conductor for their summer session for five years. In addition the Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association has invited him to lecture and to adjudicate at their large ensemble festivals. Dr. Fraschillo’s other work in the Pacific Rim includes having served as clinician and guest conductor of the Central Armed Forces Band in Singapore and as conductor of the Singapore All-College Band sponsored by the Wind Band Association of Singapore. In 2009 and 2010 Dr. Fraschillo served as Artistic Director for the weeklong Winter Band Festival at Disney, Hong Kong. Dr. Fraschillo has recently been recognized by election to the National Band Association’s Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors, a distinct honor that recognizes his lengthy career as a public school, university, and professional conductor. Dr. Fraschillo devoted a significant amount of his career to the education of young people in Mississippi. For example his ten-year tenure at Meridian High School was highlighted by a performance at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious music event for wind and string educators. The invitation was only the second to have been given to a band from Mississippi. Dr. Fraschillo’s Meridian students obtained successes not before reached, for he taught and helped place the first African-American students in the Mississippi All-State Band. Not only were they among the first minority members, but they were also the first African-Americans to attain the very highest positions in the group. Dr. Fraschillo has attained a significant level in the realm of international leadership in that he serves as a past president of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association, past president of the world’s largest organization for band directors, the National Band Association, and President of the CBDNA Southern Division.

Ireland Clark is 20 years of age and a graduate of Meridian High School. She is a young spiritual pioneer and Life Coach who inspires others to find their connection with God and in so doing - to assist them on identifying their ego structures and letting them go.

Caves and Prater talk to Mike Virden the Football coach for Meridian High School on making the state playoffs despite a 3-6 record this year.

RAW & UNCUT with Brandon Slater. Me and Brandon are both from Meridian, ID. Both went to Meridian High School and always had mutual respect for each other. We don’t get together a lot but things are starting to change: mindset, goals, and overall personal growth. THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMOR. Tune in to more episodes with Brandon and I because I guarantee this won’t be the last. Hope you enjoyed today’s conversation and that we gave you something valuable to hold onto

Bob and Chris talk to Mason Hampton from Meridian High School, about where the offensive line can improve from 2016 and how he grades his own play, plus what it is like being on one of the stadiums banner.

Thad “Pie” Vann was head football coach at Southern Miss from 1948 until 1968, racking up an impressive 19 winning seasons and two national championships. But in this episode, we learn that coaching was not his first choice. Growing up in the small town of Magnolia, Vann wanted to play professional baseball more than anything. It was his high school football coach that encouraged him to go to college before trying out for a minor league team. During his four years at Ole’ Miss, Vann excelled at football and baseball, hoping to play in the big leagues after graduation. He credits Coach Pete Shields for helping him prepare for a different career path. Vann was still considering major league baseball after graduating college in 1929, but jumped at the chance to coach football at Meridian High School because of a desire to help his younger sister to attend college. It was while he was at Meridian, USM Coach Reed Green asked him to come to Southern Miss as an assistant. Eventually, he became head coach and achieved national recognition over the next twenty years. Pie Vann was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 1971 and National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1987.