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On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Praire View A&M head football coach Tremaine Jackson. Jackson talks about his transition from Valdosta State to Prairie View A&M, his approach in the transfer portal this offseason, the challenges of building a championship culture in college football, & why Prairie View A&M was the perfect job for him. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

It's that time of the year. The final week for two levels of small-school football and we're here to recap all the action for you. Kobe is joined by Host/Producer of “Inside D2 Football” Matt Wittwicki to breakdown Ferris State's win over Valdosta State, Final D2 Top 10 rankings, and new Super Regions heading into 2025. Jimmy Martin is back to help recount some wild D3 semifinal matchups, and Matt Schwaerzler had boots on the ground in Durham, NC this weekend at the NAIA Championship for Grand View vs Keiser. IT'S A GOOD ONE! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 2:10 D2 Football National Championship 11:20 Tremaine Jackson takes D1 Job 16:57 Final D2 Top 10 Rankings 21:43 New Super Regions for 2025 26:16 D3 Football Semifinals 38:51 NAIA Championship

We were joined by Rob Bentley, who is the voice of the Bulldogs. Rob filled us in on how the guys are feeling about tomorrow's match-up, talked about what this team needs to do against Valdosta State, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Sandy Gholston who is the other voice of Bulldogs Football alongside Rob Bentley. He and Huge talked about how Ferris State and Valdosta State stack up against each other, Sandy told us what he likes about this match up as well as what worries him, talked about what people will notice about the Bulldogs, talked about some of the impact players on this team, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout our final hour, we were joined by Sandy Gholston who is the other voice of Bulldogs Football alongside Rob Bentley. He and Huge talked about how Ferris State and Valdosta State stack up against each other, Sandy told us what he likes about this match up as well as what worries him, talked about what people will notice about the Bulldogs, talked about some of the impact players on this team, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting from Texas as the Ferris State Bulldogs are set to take on Valdosta State in the DII National Championship game this weekend. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to the Football program to talk about this team, to preview Saturday's game, and more. We were also joined by some of our insiders to talk about our Detroit Lions. We kicked off the show talking with Rob Bentley, who is the voice of the Bulldogs. Rob filled us in on how the guys are feeling about tomorrow's match-up, talked about what this team needs to do against Valdosta State, and more. We then played an interview that Brody Keiser had with FSU Defensive Tackle Victor Nelson. He talked this being his first National Championship game, talked about being a natural leader, and much more. We were then joined by Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew as well as Lomas Brown for our weekly Lions/NFL segment. Huge, Josh, and Lomas talked about our Detroit Lions as they're set to take on the Bears on Sunday. They gave their thoughts on how the game will go, discussed all of the injuries and what makes them nervous about that game, and so much more. We talked about the Detroit Lions in our second hour as Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit joined us. He and Huge previewed Sunday's game against the Bears, Jeremy updated us on who will be out and who will play, they discussed all of the injuries, looked ahead on the schedule, and more. We then had a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University President Dr. Bill Pink. He talked about how special it is to be back in Texas for the DII Championship, talked about the importance of culture at FSU, he told us what his message to the Bulldog players was, and much more. Throughout our final hour, we were joined by Sandy Gholston who is the other voice of Bulldogs Football alongside Rob Bentley. He and Huge talked about how Ferris State and Valdosta State stack up against each other, Sandy told us what he likes about this match up as well as what worries him, talked about what people will notice about the Bulldogs, talked about some of the impact players on this team, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting from Texas as the Ferris State Bulldogs are set to take on Valdosta State in the DII National Championship game this weekend. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to the Football program to talk about this team, to preview Saturday's game, and more. We were also joined by some of our insiders to talk about our Detroit Lions. We kicked off the show talking with Rob Bentley, who is the voice of the Bulldogs. Rob filled us in on how the guys are feeling about tomorrow's match-up, talked about what this team needs to do against Valdosta State, and more. We then played an interview that Brody Keiser had with FSU Defensive Tackle Victor Nelson. He talked this being his first National Championship game, talked about being a natural leader, and much more. We were then joined by Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew as well as Lomas Brown for our weekly Lions/NFL segment. Huge, Josh, and Lomas talked about our Detroit Lions as they're set to take on the Bears on Sunday. They gave their thoughts on how the game will go, discussed all of the injuries and what makes them nervous about that game, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today and tomorrow, we're broadcasting from Texas as the Ferris State Bulldogs are set to take on Valdosta State in the DII National Championship game this weekend. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to the Football program to talk about this team, to preview Saturday's game, and more. We were also joined by some of our insiders to talk about the Lions, Michigan and Michigan State, and more. We kicked off the show talking with Rob Bentley, who is the voice of the Bulldogs. He and Huge talked about the match-up on Saturday, talked about the year the Bulldogs have had, gave their thoughts on how that game goes. We then played an interview that Brody Keiser had with FSU Running back Kannon Katzer. He talked about why he came to Ferris State from Washington, talked about his excitement for Saturday's game, and more. We were then joined by Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com to talk Michigan Athletics. He and Huge talked about Michigan Basketball and their loss to Oklahoma, they talked some Football as they looked ahead to Michigan/Alabama, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew as well as Lomas Brown for our weekly Lions/NFL segment. Huge, Josh, and Lomas talked about our Detroit Lions as they're set to take on the Bears on Sunday. They gave their thoughts on how the game will go, discussed all of the injuries and what makes them nervous about that game, and so much more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about how MSU Basketball has been looking, talked about Spartan Football in the offseason, and more. We were then joined by Trinidad Chambliss, who is the QB for Bulldog Football. He talked about his preparation to get to this point, talked about great connection this team has, told us about all of the people he's thankful for, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by FSU Bulldog Head Coach Tony Annese. He and Huge talked about how great it is to be back for the National Championship, talked about what this FSU team needs to do to beat Valdosta State, talked about their winning culture, and so much more. We were then joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State. They talked about what makes this team special, the brotherhood, developing authentic relationships, and much more. We wrapped up the broadcast listening to an interview between Brody Keiser and FSU Linebacker Konnor Near. He talked about what this weekend means to him, talked about his career as a Bulldog as its his last season, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by FSU Bulldog Head Coach Tony Annese. He and Huge talked about how great it is to be back for the National Championship, talked about what this FSU team needs to do to beat Valdosta State, talked about their winning culture, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our final hour, we were joined by FSU Bulldog Head Coach Tony Annese. He and Huge talked about how great it is to be back for the National Championship, talked about what this FSU team needs to do to beat Valdosta State, talked about their winning culture, and so much more. We were then joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State. They talked about what makes this team special, the brotherhood, developing authentic relationships, and much more. We wrapped up the broadcast listening to an interview between Brody Keiser and FSU Linebacker Konnor Near. He talked about what this weekend means to him, talked about his career as a Bulldog as its his last season, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today and tomorrow, we're broadcasting from Texas as the Ferris State Bulldogs are set to take on Valdosta State in the DII National Championship game this weekend. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to the Football program to talk about this team, to preview Saturday's game, and more. We were also joined by some of our insiders to talk about the Lions, Michigan and Michigan State, and more. We kicked off the show talking with Rob Bentley, who is the voice of the Bulldogs. He and Huge talked about the match-up on Saturday, talked about the year the Bulldogs have had, gave their thoughts on how that game goes. We then played an interview that Brody Keiser had with FSU Running back Kannon Katzer. He talked about why he came to Ferris State from Washington, talked about his excitement for Saturday's game, and more. We were then joined by Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com to talk Michigan Athletics. He and Huge talked about Michigan Basketball and their loss to Oklahoma, they talked some Football as they looked ahead to Michigan/Alabama, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 18, 2024 ~ The Ferris State Bulldogs will soon head to McKinney, Texas to square off against Valdosta State in the NCAA Division II championship football game. Guy and Lloyd talk with Bulldogs head coach Tony Annese about the rivalry with Valdosta State, his team's run after losing the season opener, and more!

My guest today is Robin Wilt. Robin Wilt is an intuitive guide, psychic and healer who provides business and money coaching that addresses both the magical and practical of what it takes to be financially successful. She is passionate about helping others to heal wounds around money and scarcity so they can move into expansion and self-worth, and owning their gifts. Her connection with spirit, allows her to see blockages and outcomes, which create the ability for deep levels of growth for her clients. She is a lifelong learner and uses a variety of tools and modalities to support her clients, including over 20 years in accounting and finance, an MBA from Valdosta State, hypnotherapy, astrology, somatic release, energy work (Reiki), inner child work, and tarot. She loves to teach and offer group workshops and energetic activations. In this episode we discuss transformation, spirituality, self-love, intuition, energy work, empowerment through choice and self-care.Website - https://www.shedsomelightonit.net/IG - https://www.instagram.com/spiritualcfo/Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6ebSWWWpnHe58RlPRAhlwjYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC8w-EmFu7naHV17Ov0qLeATikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@spiritualcfoIn this episode you will learn:1. How spirituality and business practices can align to overcome subconscious barriers and achieve financial success.2.Why it's more important to rely on universal energy as opposed to personal energy to help foster resilience and avoid burnout.3. Why it is so important to prioritize self-love to help create a ripple effect of change in life and in your community. “I think just from the very beginning, life coach, was the term that we all fell under for a while. And I just, I don't know. I just saying it sounded, I don't know. Like I just, I always had this like kind of internal rub with it.” - 00:08:24“I've had such a hard time trusting myself and like believing in myself, which is so ironic because there was some part of me that was like very, very self assured. I know I want this goal. I know I'm going to go after it, but on a very core level, like I didn't really, I really didn't feel worthy.” 00:31:51“I think for a long time, I thought that like free will and choice meant that we could direct our lives in a way. Like you hear a lot about manifesting and I'm going to tell the universe what I want and I do believe in that to a certain extent, but actually where I think our choice comes in.” 00:41:36

In this episode Eric interviews Deb Briihl from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA. They discuss Deb's longstanding career since 1994, roles at Valdosta State, and her path from coordinating the undergraduate psychology program to teaching various subjects, including a recent flip of her History of Psychology class. Deb shares personal insights about career challenges, the bittersweet aspects of change, and her and her husband's considerations about retirement. They delve into exploring new hobbies, with Deb describing her interest in barbecuing and brewing. The episode closes with a personal anecdote about Deb's “train kiss” tattoo, symbolizing a tender moment with her husband. [Note. Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]

Billy Catron and Ron Jones took similar baseball paths, but their experiences were different.  The pair won a state championship at Liberty High (Bedford Co., Va.) and played on a JUCO power at Ferrum.  They reunited at Longwood and shocked the baseball world by beating Valdosta State in the regionals and advancing to the 1982 NCAA DII College World Series.  Billy and Ron team up for an insightful and heartfelt Lancers Past episode. 

Will Kennedy previews the 2024 University of West Florida Argos football season. The team is ranked 12th nationally, and Gulf South Conference coaches have picked the Argos to finish second behind Valdosta State.The Argos open the 2024 season on Thursday, Sep. 5,  when they host McKendree at PenAir Field on the UWF campus. Kickoff for the game is at 6 p.m.Season and single-game tickets for the 2024 home season are currently on sale. Fans can call the UWF Athletics Ticket Office at 850-474-ARGO (2746) or go online to GoArgos.com/FootballTix for more information.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth talks with women's basketball head coach Deandra Schirmer. She is the eighth head coach in UTC women's basketball 50-year history. Schirmer found success at Valdosta State with an impressive 114-31 record in five years. She helped VSU punch its ticket into each of the last four NCAA Division II Tournaments with her team making an Elite Eight run in 2022. A native of Holton, Kan., Schirmer split her collegiate career between USC Aiken and Cloud County Community College. She was a prep standout in a multitude of sports including all-state in both basketball and volleyball. Schirmer was named a Naismith Award winner for her various athletic endeavors all throughout high school. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast.  I'm Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding.   A Paulding County man is suing members of the sheriff's department.  Plus, the terrifying place a woman suddenly found herself being compacted.  We'll tell you all about it.  But first, let's take a look at our top stories.    PC News    An update on the case of Brianna Long, the Paulding County High School graduate tragically killed three months ago.  Long lost her life to a stray bullet while closing The Pier bar in Remerton on October 29th.  The GBI reports the gunfire stemmed from an altercation outside the bar.  Despite a $25,000 reward offered by a concerned citizen, investigators say no arrests have been made, and the case remains open.   Valdosta State plans to honor her posthumously with a degree.  Anonymous tips can be submitted at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or online.  This from Fox 5.    PC News    Charvis Baulding, a 30-year-old star athlete, was found dead in his Riverbend Trail home on January 11th.  The family believes he was murdered after an alleged break-in, and now the GBI has joined the case.   Charvis' sister, Chasity Baulding, shared that her brother tried to escape, but the killer caught up with him.   Paulding County Sheriff's Department has enlisted the GBI's help, emphasizing this as a death investigation for now.   This from NewsBreak.    PC News  The 2023 recipients of the Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant have just been announced, and will provide funding for car seats in 113 counties across the state, including Paulding.  Commissioner Kathleen Toomey emphasizes the importance of buckling up our children to safeguard their lives, especially considering that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of child fatalities.  Through education, inspections, and providing car seats to eligible families, the Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant has already saved over 437 young lives involved in crashes.  This from Polk Today.  It's time once again to pull out the umbrellas.  Doug, what does the weather look like for Paulding County this week…    Weather  Rain moves in for the next couple of days with cooler temperatures,  High in Hiram today of 46, Low 42.   In Dallas High of 46, Low 40.  Monday's High in Hiram 52, Low of 35.  In Dallas High of 52, Low 35.  Lows will dip below freezing by mid-week.    Arrest Report  From 11 Alive's Facebook page:    In a developing story, Tyler Canaris, the man body-slammed by a Paulding County sheriff's deputy in a 2022 incident caught on dashcam, has filed a federal lawsuit.   Allegations include civil rights violations and seek damages for physical and mental suffering.   Canaris, indicted for obstruction, denies breaking into cars.   His attorneys claim excessive force, leaving him with $75,000 in medical bills.  The deputy involved was terminated.  Misty Childs Harris  They are teaching cops to see us as animals. Cruelty is the point. Supreme Court stated the police are here to protect property not its citizens. Only money and things matter in America, people are just expendable and just in the way, treat them as such.    Patricia McCants  But police do this all the time, why is this case still drawing interest?    Katie Ryn  This is why we don't need a cop city. Police officers don't need to be trained in new ways to terrorize citizens. They need de-escalation courses and anger management.   Social Media    From the Paulding County Uncensored Facebook page:    What distinguishes Paulding County? Advantages of residing in Paulding County?    Laurie Penney  When my son was in hospital my wonderful neighbors took care of my lawn, my home, and my animals for 2 months. The rest of the community rallied around with prayer and food.    Tamara Nova  I like that there is open space in the county. I enjoy my drive past local farms and livestock on my way to work everyday. I like the convenience of 278 and most of the shopping on it. I like that most neighborhoods don't have HOA fees so I can live my life the way that I want and not have to worry about having my trashcan 3 inches too far to the left or whatever.    Michelle Henderson  The best thing about living in Paulding County is most of the people are caring and helpful. I ignore the percentage that are not.    Mark Kilgore  My car is always sparkling clean.    Weird Story  A woman in New Hampshire was left seriously injured after being mistakenly dumped into the back of a garbage truck and compacted four times during its routine operation.  It is believed that the woman was inside a bin when it was picked up by the truck, leading to a horrifying ordeal.   Dumped into the hopper at the back of the vehicle, she miraculously survived being compacted.  Using a stretcher lowered into the truck via the roof with a crane, firefighters successfully rescued the injured woman.  The woman has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and her exact condition remains unknown.   This from Sky News.    Events  Over the next 2 weeks - Parents can stop by the New Georgia Public Library in Dallas to grab the 14 days of Valentine's love bag for goodies for your kids.    February 24th at 9p - Hot Rod Walt and the Psycho DeVilles at 278 South in Hiram.    State News    The stepmother of an 8-year-old girl, who died under suspicious circumstances, has been arrested, according to police reports.  Natiela Barros of Bethlehem is accused of brutally beating the child with a wooden rolling pin, inflicting 10 to 20 blows, and then, shockingly, refusing to seek medical care for her.   The child suffered injuries all over her body, including the top of her neck.  Barros now faces charges of felony murder, malice murder, first-degree cruelty to children, and aggravated assault.   The Gwinnett Police were called to a home on Vine Springs Trace around 2:15 p.m. for a medical emergency, where the child was pronounced dead at the scene.  The father returned home to find his daughter unresponsive.   Despite his efforts to perform CPR, the child could not be revived.   The circumstances raised suspicions, leading the officers to contact homicide detectives for a thorough investigation.  The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.  This from the AJC.    Sports    From the Paulding Sports Chronicle:    Region Standings Girls 3 7A  McEachern 5-1  N Paulding 4-2  Marietta 2-3  Hillgrove 2-4  Harrison 1-4    Region Standings Girls 5 6A  Langston Hughes 11-0  N Manchester 9-1  Alexander 6-4  S Paulding 5-6  Paulding Co 5-6  Douglas Co 4-6  Newnan 2-9  E Paulding 1-11    Region Standings Boys 3 7A  McEachern 5-0  Harrison 3-2  Hillgrove 3-3  Marietta 2-2  N Paulding 0-6    Region Standings Boys 5-6A  Alexander #1 10-0  Hughes #5 9-2  S Paulding 8-3  Douglas Co 6-4  N Manchester 6-5  Paulding Co 2-9  Newnan 2-10  E Paulding 1-11    PC News  A big round of applause for the Black History Academic Bowl teams and coaches from Austin Middle School and Dobbins Middle School.   They've not only advanced but have reached the prestigious Championship-Elite 8 round, which will take place on February 10th at the Ben Robertson Community Center in Kennesaw.   Other schools participating include Mount Paran Christian, Awtrey Middle, Whitefield Academy, JJ Daniell, Barber Middle and Lost Mountain Middle.    This from The Patch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of "Dads with Daughters," host Christopher Lewis explores the experiences of being a father to daughters with guest Craig Bennett, a high school football coach. The episode delves into various aspects of fatherhood and raising daughters, offering valuable insights and personal anecdotes. Christopher Lewis introduces the podcast as a platform dedicated to spotlighting resources and insights for dads striving to be the best fathers they can be. He emphasizes the importance of learning from one another, challenging the misconception that fatherhood must be a solitary journey. Craig Bennett, a father of two daughters and a high school football coach in Georgia, joins the podcast to share his experiences and wisdom. The conversation begins with a reflection on the moment Craig learned he was going to be a father to a daughter. He expresses his elation at the gift of having a daughter and discusses how gender wasn't a determining factor for him; he simply wanted a healthy child. Christopher asks Craig about his fears in raising daughters, and Craig candidly admits that his main fear was being too hard on them due to his upbringing in a rough and tough environment. He shares a transformative moment when he realized he needed to separate his frustrations from his role as a father to protect his daughter from unnecessary emotional baggage. The discussion turns to the uniqueness of each daughter's personality and the importance of building unique relationships with each child. Craig emphasizes the significance of understanding and accepting their differences rather than trying to mold them into a specific image. When asked about his favorite activities to share with his daughters, Craig emphasizes that it's the time spent together that matters most, regardless of the activity. He mentions his commitment to spending quality time with his daughters, considering his demanding role as a high school football coach. Craig talks about the challenges of parenting daughters during their middle school years, highlighting the emotional struggles and societal pressures they face. He underscores the importance of being there to support and guide them during this transformative phase. The conversation shifts to the topic of work-life balance, a challenge for Craig given his role as a head football coach. He discusses his efforts to compartmentalize work and home life, prioritizing time spent with his family and setting boundaries to avoid bringing work-related stress home. The podcast explores the concept of being a "girl dad," with Craig expressing immense pride in the unique bond he shares with his daughters. He shares the inspiring story of his daughter's journey to becoming a kicker for Valdosta State's NCAA football team, breaking barriers and pursuing her passion despite challenges. Craig also reflects on a crucial lesson he learned while coaching girls' basketball, acknowledging that he was overly critical of his daughter instead of enjoying watching her play. He advises fathers to avoid pushing their children too hard in sports and to let them enjoy the experience. The episode concludes with Craig's daughter returning to his coaching team, offering an opportunity for a renewed bond and shared experiences. Throughout the episode, Craig Bennett's experiences and insights provide valuable guidance for fathers on their journey of raising strong, independent daughters. The importance of embracing individuality, spending quality time, and being supportive is at the heart of this inspiring conversation. If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast, we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual, and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today! TRANSCRIPT Christopher Lewis [00:00:06]: Welcome to dads with daughters. In this show, we spotlight dads resources and more to help you be the best dad you can be. Christopher Lewis [00:00:16]: Welcome back to the Dads with Daughters podcast, where we bring you guests to be active participants in your daughter's lives, raising them to be strong, independent women. Really excited to have you back again this week. Every week, you and I are on a journey together. We have an opportunity to sit down together, to talk and to learn and grow from every dad that I talk to on the show. And the reason for that is that being a dad doesn't have to be a solitary thing. And so many dads that I've talked to over the years talk about the misunderstanding, the misconception, the kind of societal norms that sometimes make you think that you have to go it alone, that you have to man up, that you have to do all these things to figure it out for yourself. And that's really not the case. There are so many dads that are around you. Christopher Lewis [00:01:09]: There are so many dads that are doing the fatherhood thing, and you can learn so many things from them. So every week I love being able to talk with you, but also to bring you dads that are fathering in different ways, that have learned different things, both positive and maybe negative, that can help you along the journey that you are on as well. And that's an important thing because all of us need to understand that we're going to make mistakes along the way. All of us need to understand that we can ask for help. And even if you're not willing to ask for help, you can listen, you can learn, and you can find some new tools that you can add to your toolbox that will help you to be that dad you want to be this week. We've got another great dad joining us today. Craig Bennett is with us and Craig is a main head football coach down in Georgia, and we are going to be talking about his journey as a father of two daughters and learn a little bit more about him and about the experiences that he's had. And I'm really excited to have him here. Christopher Lewis [00:02:20]: Craig, thanks so much for joining us. Craig Bennett [00:02:22]: Thank you so much for having me. It's definitely an honor. Christopher Lewis [00:02:25]: My pleasure having you here today. One of the first things I love doing is I like to turn the clock back in time. And I know you've got two daughters. I'd love to turn the clock all the way back, all the way back to that first moment when you found out that you were going to be a dad to a daughter. What was going through your head? Craig Bennett [00:02:39]: Amazing. Just the guy would bless me with such a gift. And I had a brother and there was no daughters in our family, and so he had already had two daughters. My brother and so this was going to be the third granddaughter on our side of the family. So your typical response was, you're a football coach, you had a brother, don't you want a boy? And I said no. I really didn't. I did not care. And when it was a girl, I was elated. Christopher Lewis [00:03:08]: So like you just said, someone asked you, you don't want a boy? And you said, Nah, you didn't matter. It didn't matter to you. For you, why didn't it matter? Craig Bennett [00:03:19]: Mostly just because I just wanted a healthy child. I mean, that was a blessing from God. It didn't matter to me, boy or girl, didn't matter. Christopher Lewis [00:03:29]: So a lot of dads that I talked to talk to me about that when walking into fatherhood, but also walking into being a father of a daughter, that there's a little bit of fear that goes in there. Maybe there's a lot of fear, but there's some fear that definitely is there. What would you say was your biggest fear in raising daughters? Craig Bennett [00:03:46]: Probably being too hard on them. Honestly, just growing up on a farm and growing up, my brother, myself, both had opportunity to play college football. And so you had this rough and tough and macho world that we grew up in and just making sure that I was doing the right thing and doing right for her and to her and all of that, unpack that a. Christopher Lewis [00:04:10]: Little bit for me. So what did you have to do to be able to, as you said, not be too hard and to kind of maybe soften the outer shell a little bit that you might not have typically done well? Craig Bennett [00:04:23]: And I'll tell you, it really goes back to a moment in time, and not necessarily when she was born. We were in a playoff game and still was a young coach and still very immature. And it's very immature as a dad as well. And when you lose a game, you tend to bring that loss home and nobody wants to be around you. And I remember distinctly we lost a playoff game and my daughter, she was a little over one years old, and she comes running up to me and I'm mad and I'm frustrated that we lost. And she has her arms wide open and it hit me really like a ton of bricks that she doesn't care if we win or lose this game or not and why should I let my emotions impact her? And so that moment I decided that I was not going to bring those things home and that was really because of her. Christopher Lewis [00:05:10]: Did you have to do anything to be able to flip that switch? Did you have to do some work for yourself to be able to make that happen? Because for a lot of us, we can say it, but to make it happen takes some work and is not always easy work to do. Craig Bennett [00:05:28]: Yeah, and I'll be honest, I didn't. The look in her eyes running to me with her arms open, that was it for me. And it was either going to give up this thing you love in your coaching career or you're going to treat your daughter the right way and not take anything out on her that she has no control over whatsoever. So it was pretty instantaneous. Christopher Lewis [00:05:50]: Honestly appreciate you sharing that. Now you have two daughters. Everyone that has multiple kids tells me the same thing and I have two daughters myself. Personalities are very different amongst the girls and you have to be able to build strong relationships, but unique relationships with each of your kids. Talk to me about what you've had to do to be able to build those unique relationships with each of your daughters. Craig Bennett [00:06:15]: I think just understanding those differences and sometimes we want our lives easy and we want cookie cutter things where everything's identical and it just makes life easy and learned early on they were going to be very different and had to approach them differently, had to speak to them differently. Everything from schoolwork to athletics to social life, everything's different. And thinking, just accepting who they are and not trying to change them or mold them into being the bigger sister or being the younger sister, it was, hey, you guys are very different and we're going to accept that and move forward and do the best we can. Christopher Lewis [00:06:53]: So getting to know your kids, you get to also know the things that they love to do and you definitely have specific things that you love to do. As you look at both of your daughters, what are the favorite things that you like to do or share with each of your individual daughters? Craig Bennett [00:07:13]: And it's time, it doesn't matter to me. I don't really have a favorite thing I like to do with either one of them. It's just the time that we get to spend. And being a high school football coach, my time is very limited anyway. And so we made an early choice early in our marriage and being early parents to say the time we get, we're going to spend and not bring things home. And I gave up golf because I was 4 hours away from them and spending money and I wasn't very good anyway, so that was easy. But even simple things like, hey, if we're going to meet as a staff, we're going to meet in the mornings. That's when my girls were asleep and most kids are and it saved me some time in the evenings to be able to spend with them and it's just we enjoy being with them and I think they would say the same. Christopher Lewis [00:08:02]: So raising kids in general has its high moments. It's got its low moments, it's got everything in between. As you look back at the lives of both of your daughters, what's been the hardest part of being a father to a daughter? Craig Bennett [00:08:15]: Oh, gosh middle school. Just the emotions that young girls go through and the struggles of middle school and everything from what they wear every day to who their friends are and what sports they do or whatever, what classes they're in. That was a hard time, I think, for everybody, even parents of young men at that age. I think they're going through a lot of changes and just to be there, support them and help them grow into who they're going to be, hopefully. So that was a tough time. Christopher Lewis [00:08:52]: It is definitely a tough time. And I can think of both my daughters having to go through their own learning and own journeys and you want to save them from every single thing and you can't always save them from every single thing because they've got to learn and they've got to grow. But you definitely want to, and you want to lift them up and hold them and help them through it and tell them that it's all going to be okay. And it typically is, but at that point in time it's not to them. Craig Bennett [00:09:22]: No. Christopher Lewis [00:09:24]: Now, you are a busy guy. You are the head football coach for the Cambridge High School football team. And as you said, it takes a lot of time. It takes a lot of time, especially throughout the fall as you are working with your team and you are also working with other teams at your high school, as working with other athletic teams as well. And that takes you away from your family as well. So talk to me about balance. And balance is sometimes a bad word, but it's something that we all have to deal with, we all have to think about and all have to try to grapple with. How have you been best able to balance both work and being that engaged, present dad that you wanted to be? Craig Bennett [00:10:13]: And I'll be honest, I don't always do a great job of that. And that's something you got to work on daily and constantly. I would say. I try to compartmentalize everything at work. I'm going to be at work. Obviously, if those two need me, they know they're going to be able to get me. But when I'm at home, I don't bring the work home, I don't bring my computer home, I don't bring huddle home, video, whatever. I'm going to try to spend that time as much as I can with them. Craig Bennett [00:10:41]: You do say balance and people sometimes look at that and say there's never true balance, but if you don't work for it, it'll slip away from you. And I think I learned that, like I said early in my career, just say, look, if I can't get it done at school and get it done in the time that we're there and the time that we're spending, then it probably doesn't need to get done. And a lot of coaches, and I think I learned this early in my career as well. A lot of coaches say, hey, family is first your faith and then your family. But they wouldn't live that out. And football became ever so more important than family during the season. And it was hard as a young coach to say, well, you've told me family is important, but yet your actions don't show that. And so that's been one of my goals as a head coach. Craig Bennett [00:11:25]: I think sometimes you learn more what not to do through people you work for and work with than to do what they did. So I learned that early on. Look, if we're going to say it, we're going to try to live it out and make that important, make those decisions important, and the game will disappear for all of us, but family doesn't. Christopher Lewis [00:11:44]: You and I got introduced through a tweet that you put out there. I saw a tweet of your daughter, and you used that hashtag Girl dad that's been around for quite a few years. And I guess for me, one of the questions I would love to ask you is for you, what does being a girl dad mean? Craig Bennett [00:12:02]: Honestly, just pride. I mean, just pride in who they are. And it's something to me very special to be a girl dad. To say, I'll be honest with you, I didn't go with the trend a couple of years ago when it became really trendy, I guess you could say. But, yeah, it's special. There's a bond, I think, with dads and daughters that's incomparable, and I'm not throwing any other relationship away or anything like that, but it's a special bond. Christopher Lewis [00:12:31]: I'd be remiss to not have you brag a little bit about the image that I was talking about. And I saw an image of your daughter at Valdesta State and playing football for their team. Tell me the story behind how she got into playing football and now is playing NCAA football. Craig Bennett [00:12:52]: Yeah, it's unique. She played soccer growing up. She played soccer at four years old. And I got to be a little bit honest here. She played in a co ed league with little boys and little girls, and I would always give her a dollar for every little boy she knocked down. I probably shouldn't say that out loud. She was always very physical. So she would tell me she was going to play football and she'd be my quarterback, and we would laugh kind of joke. Craig Bennett [00:13:14]: And so this progressed throughout her young soccer career. And as a 9th grader, she said, I want to come kick for you. And I said, well, you're going to come out there and try it. I'll let you try. And the first extra point at a practice she made, and she made like, I think she was like 13 or 14 in a row, but her soccer schedule wouldn't allow it. And so her sophomore year, I'll never forget, she came up to me at school and she said, I just got my soccer schedule. I said, okay, good, that's great. What is it like? She goes, I can play football. Craig Bennett [00:13:42]: So I immediately took her to locker room and put a helmet on her and it kind of grew from there, to be honest with you, that she was a JV kicker for us as a sophomore and got to kick in a varsity game. We were up pretty big and she got to go in and kick in a varsity game, which was pretty cool because there's not too many in high school football that get to do that. And then as a junior, one of our young men got really sick and had to withdraw from school. He was our starting kicker. And so she kind of assumed those responsibilities. I think she was 90 out of 95 in two years as extra points. And she did some kickoffs. She had a touchdown saving tackle that helped us win a game on a kickoff. Craig Bennett [00:14:25]: And so she had some accomplishments with our region in Georgia, and we went and made the playoffs two years in a row while she was kicking for us. She wanted the opportunity, and it's tough, it's a tough deal to have a female on your football team and there's locker room that you have to deal with and dressing out at different places and all of those things. And so every coach I would send her stats to, every coach that I knew, I knew a lot of college coaches, and they would say, yeah, we'll take a walk on kicker, and I'd have to then text them, hey, Coach, this is my daughter. And it would kind of go radio silent. So long story short, I'm not going to tell you the whole story. She decided just to go to Valdosta State, who has been a Division Two powerhouse for many, many years. And we had a chance meeting with the Dean, and he had actually evaluated the officials for one of our playoff games. And we were like, well, our daughter kicked. Craig Bennett [00:15:22]: And so it kind of progressed from there. And they gave her a tryout and she made the team as a walk on last year. And now we just got told this week she's going to get the dress for home games. And if I'm not mistaken, I searched and searched. I think she's right now the only female on any NCAA roster. Christopher Lewis [00:15:40]: That's amazing. Congratulations to her and to your whole family and working with her throughout the years because it takes a whole family to make that happen. But good luck to her in this season. That is a great story. Craig Bennett [00:15:54]: Thank you so much. Christopher Lewis [00:15:54]: And the other thing that I think that really it goes into what you said, that she's breaking barriers by doing this too, and it's not going to be an easy road for her in being the only female on the team. And my hope for her is that she has people around her that are supportive on the team that are helping her to be able to manage that. She seems like a strong individual and can probably handle herself, but it's always good to have those people around her that will support that and support her and work to help to lift her up in that way. Craig Bennett [00:16:34]: Yes, sir. Absolutely she is. And I'd be remiss if I didn't say something about our state coaching staff. They have been phenomenal to her and treat her like a daughter as well as the young men on that team. They have accepted her, and she had earned a lot of that. But it's just a class program for how they've treated my daughter, and that's all you can ask as a dad. Christopher Lewis [00:16:58]: Definitely. Now, one of the things that you and I talked about goes back to coaching and a lesson that you learned as you were coaching a different sport. But can you tell me a little bit about that, what you learned as a coach of basketball that made you have to make some changes in your own life that would help you to be able to be a better dad? Craig Bennett [00:17:18]: Yeah, no doubt. My oldest daughter, she was a phenomenal athlete, played basketball, was a competition cheerleader. And so at that moment, I was a high school girls basketball coach. So she was around the girls a lot and always with us. And so she wanted to play basketball and be like some of those girls that she grew up watching. And I think that the thing that I regret is probably one of my biggest regrets is I was the coach. I was her coach. I never coached her. Craig Bennett [00:17:49]: I was never her titled coach, but I coached her in the car on the way home. I coached her from the stands, and that's the worst thing you can do. I know better as a coach. And so she decided to quit. And I go back to those moments that I was constantly coaching her instead of just enjoying watching her play and enjoying what she did. And she quit playing basketball, and she was really good. And so my regret advice, I guess, would be to tell Dads to enjoy it, let them grow up, and don't ruin it for them. Christopher Lewis [00:18:23]: As I did tell that that definitely impacted the way that you father and as your oldest that got older. Did you ever talk to her about that and reflect back on that and what was her reaction as she grew up and maybe her reaction now as you talk about it? Craig Bennett [00:18:43]: Yeah, I did. I apologized to her several times over and over again because I felt like I stole something that she really, really enjoyed, and I made it not enjoyable. And she was like, It's okay. Don't worry about it. It's no big deal. I just didn't want to play anymore anyway. I still truly believe that it was me that forced her to stop playing, but she went on to do some cheerleading and really enjoyed that. And now she's going into athletic training and she's back with me on the sideline right now. Christopher Lewis [00:19:14]: That's great. And I love hearing that she's going to be able to get to now work with you in a whole different way and working with you on the sideline, I'm sure that she's excited about that as well. And it's going to give you both an opportunity to grow your bond even further and get to know each other in a different way than you probably have before, too. Craig Bennett [00:19:33]: Yes, sir. No doubt. Christopher Lewis [00:19:34]: We always finish our interviews with what I like to call our Fatherhood Five, where I ask you five more questions to delve deeper into you as a dad. You ready? Craig Bennett [00:19:41]: Yes, sir. I hope so. Christopher Lewis [00:19:42]: In one word, what is fatherhood love? Was a time that you finally felt like you succeeded at being a father to a daughter? Craig Bennett [00:19:50]: I hope in the near future, if. Christopher Lewis [00:19:52]: I was to talk to your daughters and ask them, how would they describe you as a dad? Craig Bennett [00:19:58]: Oh, gosh. Loving but demanding. Christopher Lewis [00:20:00]: Who inspires you to be a better dad? Craig Bennett [00:20:02]: Probably my dad passed away last November. That would be it been a lot. Christopher Lewis [00:20:06]: Of pieces of advice, things that you've learned along the way. What's one piece of advice you'd want to give to every dad that's listening? Craig Bennett [00:20:14]: Take it all in. And I know everybody says that and how fast it goes, but goodness, take it all in. The good, the bad, just enjoy the journey. Christopher Lewis [00:20:23]: Well, Craig, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for sharing your own journey. Thank you for sharing your daughter's journey with us as well. And I wish you all the best. Craig Bennett [00:20:33]: Thank you so much and it was an honor to be on and I appreciate it. Christopher Lewis [00:20:37]: If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads with Daughters podcast, we invite you to check out The Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most dads are figuring it out as they go along. And The Fatherhood Insider is full of resources and information that will up your game on Fatherhood. Through our extensive course, library, interactive forum, step by step, roadmaps and more, you will engage and learn with experts, but more importantly, dads like you. So check it out@fatheringtogether.org. If you are a father of a daughter and have not yet joined the Dadswithdaughters Facebook community, there's a link in the notes. Today Dads with Daughters is a program of fathering together. Christopher Lewis [00:21:26]: We look forward to having you back for another great guest next week. All geared to helping you raise strong, empowered daughters and be the best dad that you can be. We're all in the same boat and it's full of tiny, screaming passengers we spend the time we give, the lessons we make, the meals we buy them present. Bring your A game because those kids are growing fast. The time goes by just like a dynamite blast calling astronauts and firemen, carpenters and muscle men. Get out and be the world to them. Be the best dad you can be. Be the best dad you can be.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Tremaine Jackson, the Head Coach at Valdosta State University. In this episode, Coach Jackson shares about coaching at many different levels, his rise to becoming a Head Coach, and what he learned from being a part of the AFCA 35 Under 35 Program. Coach Jackson is beginning his second season at Valdosta State and was a member of the 2018 AFCA 35 Under 35 Class.  Follow Coach Jackson and Valdosta State Football on social media.  @coachjack212 & @valdostastatefb  Show Notes:  0:32 Introduction  1:10 When did you know you wanted to be a coach?  2:25 How much has football changed since beginning in the profession?   4:35 What types of offenses do you see now?   6:13 Getting your first coaching opportunity  9:10 Experience as a GA   11:48 How do you use GA's?  14:19 Working through the lows of the profession  16:13 Experiences while coaching at many different levels  20:51 Transition to Sioux Falls   24:33 Starting out as a Coordinator  27:55 How have you grown as a Coordinator?  29:58 Transition to Abilene Christian  33:57 First FBS coaching opportunity  35:37 Becoming the HC at Colorado Mesa  41:30 What is something you learned in your first year as a HC?  46:53 Becoming the HC at Valdosta State  55:46 D.O.G. Mantra  59:15 AFCA 35 Under 35 Experience   1:02:47 Conclusion 

Tremaine Jackson, Head Coach Valdosta State

Discover the secrets of the air raid offense with our guest Hal Mumme, the man responsible for revolutionizing the game of football. Join us as we take a thrilling journey through Hal's coaching career, from his early days at Moody High School to becoming an offensive coordinator at UTEP. Learn how his time at BYU studying under LaVelle Edwards influenced the development of the air raid offense and how it has transformed the way football is played today.Explore the fascinating evolution of Mike Leach's air raid offense, which has revolutionized football from the offensive line playing out of a two-point stance to the big splits. Understand how Mike Leach's innovative ideas took flight during his time at Valdosta State, and how this success led to his tenure at the University of Kentucky. We also trace the spread of the air raid offense from Georgia to Texas and Alabama, highlighting its impact on the game of football.In this episode, we also dive into the heart-pumping story of quarterback Tim Couch's incredible on-field courage, which helped him stage a dramatic fourth quarter comeback against LSU. We discuss the potential of the XFL and what it could mean for the future of football. Don't miss out on this captivating episode that delves into the air raid offense, Hal Mumme's coaching career, and the passion and dedication of those involved in the game of football.Stupid Should Hurt Link to my Merch store the Stupid Should Hurt Line!Reaper Apparel Reaper Apparel Co was built for those who refuse to die slowly! Reaper isn't just clothing! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREETactical Brotherhood The Tactical Brotherhood is a movement to support America.Dubby Energy FROM GAMERS TO GYM JUNKIES TO ENTREPRENEURS, OUR PRODUCT IS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE BETTER.Shankitgolf Our goal here at Shankitgolf is for everyone to have a great time on and off the golf courseDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In this episode of the Life and Football Podcast our special guest is DeMario Jones. DeMario Jones is currently the Head Football Coach for Godby Highschool Football. Before Godby he most recently came from Turner County, Georgia where he was an assistant coach. Before Turner County, Jones played football for Raines High School and coached at Valdosta State in 2012, then was also an assistant for Valdosta High School from 2013 to 2020. This was an amazing interview with great insight into the Life and Football Journey of Jones. He believes that we don't grow when things are easy, we grow when we face challenges!” In this episode Coach Jones talks about his Family and his childhood growing up in Florida, where he attended Highschool. Jones gives great advice and encouragement for a better tomorrow. Jones also understands Football is, a game that brutally tests the minds and bodies of even its strongest players, brings forth many lessons about the importance of perseverance, dedication and hard work. The Life and Football Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Spotify, Breaker, Overcast, Pocketcasts, Radio Public, Stitcher, Player FM, & YouTube!! Lifeandfootball.com

Valdosta State baseball Assistant Coach Angelo Nicolosi has spent his life on a baseball field. He went from being told that he would never make it because of poor academic standing to finding his way onto his college baseball team to now becoming a coach. He discusses what he's learned both on and off the field and what he took from his role as a talent scout for the LA Dodgers.---

Saturday, May 15, 1982, Valdosta, Ga. marked one of the top moments in Longwood baseball.  Faced with a depleted pitching staff in the championship game of the South Atlantic Regional, Coach Buddy Bolding turned to a seldom used pitcher in relief - John DiPierdomenico.  JD pitched five innings of shut out ball to earn a 3-1 win over Valdosta State and a berth in NCAA DII CWS.  Catcher Doug Toombs joins JD to re-live one of Longwood's greatest and improbable team accomplishments. 

Welcome back to the Live with Grace podcast! Today on the show I welcomed my friend and teammate Tamiya Francis to discuss all things nutrition. Tamiya has a nutrition minor and is headed into her fifth year at Valdosta State. Since rooming together last year, I have learned a lot about how different people fuel up for practice/workouts/games in alignment with their bodies. I've learned that what works for me doesn't always work for the athlete next to me. In this podcast, Tamiya and I briefly discuss nutritional information that is important for athletes. We then discuss our experiences, advice, and perspectives as they relate to nutrition for athletes. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:34 Basic Nutritional Information- Macronutrients, Balance, Hydration 06:09 Lessons about Nutrition since being a College Athlete 16:51 Tailoring Nutrition to YOU, Individuality, Learning to Eat for Your Sport/Body 21:59 Our Favorite Go-To Healthy Meals and Snacks 26:41 Finding the Sweet Spot - Eating Enough, but not too much 29:04 Meal Planning/Prepping 33:06 Closing Advice/Hydration Advice 34:47 Closing I hope y'all enjoy! -Grace♡

This week on the podcast, I welcomed Haley Provencal back onto the show. Haley is one of my close friends, as well as a former D2 softball player at Valdosta State. On this episode, we discussed a typical day in the life of a college athlete. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Life as a College Athlete 06:39 Time Management and Conditioning for College Athletes 09:10 Typical Day in the Life/Lessons and Adjustments 17:25 Is it worth it? 18:42 The Role of Structure in Sports and After Sports 19:43 Conclusion I hope y'all enjoy! -GB

"As a student athlete who has goals and dreams...tackle those dreams. Put those dreams first. Put yourself first." - Kayla Frey Today I am on the show with Kayla Frey, a recent graduate of the women's basketball program at Valdosta State, and someone I am blessed to call my teammate & friend. This episode covers: - Adjustments involved with being a new mother, taking care of a young child, working hard toward big goals - Challenges faced/lessons learned from balancing commitments - Prioritizing self-care & doing so even among the stresses of a basketball season, a 1-year-old, a serious relationship, pursuing a master's program, and being a college student - Importance of having a strong support system (family, friends, teammates, and God) -Advice to athletes, mothers, and ambitious people ♡ Timestamps: ‣ 00:00 Introduction ‣ 07:32 Closing & Reopening the Chapter ‣ 20:14 Juggling/Balancing Everything ‣ 29:47 Importance of Making Time for Yourself/Self-Care ‣ 32:50 Reflection on Fifth-Year Experience ‣ 36:25 Conclusion Thanks for listening and I hope y'all enjoy! -Grace♡ @livewithgracepodcast on Instagram, FB, Tiktok Also, feel free to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

On this episode of the "Live with Grace" podcast, we are joined by Haley Provencal, a former D2 softball player at Valdosta State, and also my roommate this year & one of my best friends. Today on the show, we will be discussing the mental toll of college athletics—the unseen challenges that affect college athletes every day. We will learn about some of the experiences and the challenges Haley has endured, taking lessons from her experiences that we can apply to our own lives to help us better ourselves and get the most out of our experiences. The episode covers a range of topics including: —Mental battles athletes/people face —Leaning on your faith —The trap of perfectionism —Anxiety —How mental battles/pressure can push some people to lose love for their sport —Discovering purpose and finding identity outside of sports —Hope for future generations "It does get better... it does. It takes a minute, but it does." -Haley Provencal Thanks for listening, I hope y'all enjoy

Before there was Stetson Bennett, there was Benjamin  Franklin “Buck” Belue! Buck Belue famously  quarterbacked the Georgia Bulldogs to a 12-0 record in  1980, culminating with a 17-10 win over Notre Dame Jan.  1, 1981 in the Sugar Bowl to give UGA the National  Championship! And this year, Buck takes Dawgs Fans  on a trip down memory lane with his NEW book, “Inside  the Hedges: The Quarterback's Journey to the 1980  National Championship”. The Valdosta, Georgia native  also lettered in baseball all four years at Georgia, played  three years in the Montreal Expos organization, played  pro football in the USFL for the Jacksonville Bulls, and  coached at Valdosta State! And since 2000, Belue has  been a key sports radio host on 680TheFan. So it's quite  an honor to have him join us today; Buck Belue,  welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before there was Stetson Bennett, there was Benjamin  Franklin “Buck” Belue! Buck Belue famously  quarterbacked the Georgia Bulldogs to a 12-0 record in  1980, culminating with a 17-10 win over Notre Dame Jan.  1, 1981 in the Sugar Bowl to give UGA the National  Championship! And this year, Buck takes Dawgs Fans  on a trip down memory lane with his NEW book, “Inside  the Hedges: The Quarterback's Journey to the 1980  National Championship”. The Valdosta, Georgia native  also lettered in baseball all four years at Georgia, played  three years in the Montreal Expos organization, played  pro football in the USFL for the Jacksonville Bulls, and  coached at Valdosta State! And since 2000, Belue has  been a key sports radio host on 680TheFan. So it's quite  an honor to have him join us today; Buck Belue,  welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before there was Stetson Bennett, there was Benjamin  Franklin “Buck” Belue! Buck Belue famously  quarterbacked the Georgia Bulldogs to a 12-0 record in  1980, culminating with a 17-10 win over Notre Dame Jan.  1, 1981 in the Sugar Bowl to give UGA the National  Championship! And this year, Buck takes Dawgs Fans  on a trip down memory lane with his NEW book, “Inside  the Hedges: The Quarterback's Journey to the 1980  National Championship”. The Valdosta, Georgia native  also lettered in baseball all four years at Georgia, played  three years in the Montreal Expos organization, played  pro football in the USFL for the Jacksonville Bulls, and  coached at Valdosta State! And since 2000, Belue has  been a key sports radio host on 680TheFan. So it's quite  an honor to have him join us today; Buck Belue,  welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ray & PJ as they co-host a talk on the first steps young adults (ages 15-25) take to own and grow in their disciple-making journey. We will have GA Baptist BCM leaders Beverly Skinner, Baptist Collegiate Ministry Director with the GBMB, David Williams, BCM Campus Minister at Valdosta State and previously FCA area director and pastor. On this broadcast, the team discusses: • The transformation from high school to college age to single adult regarding discipleship • Gen Z communicated in a recent study by Springtide Research that… o 52% have little to no trust in organized religion o 1/3 say a faith community is not important o 1 in 5 say they don't try to live out their beliefs  https://www.springtideresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/religion-and-young-people-overview.pdf • How David sees Gen Z interact regarding their faith and discipleship during his time pastoring and leading a successful local FCA • The way students age 15-20 change dramatically in asking questions regarding their faith • The importance of mentors to young adults • Beverly's "next step" that students take while at college • We need to know more about the person's life stage to relate to them first instead of building a program they need to join. • The difference for on-campus students, commuter students, and adults 18-22 not enrolled in college for disciple-making • The need for relationships at the center of any stage for young adults • Ray talks about his sons through this season of their life and the different ways the BCM supports students who don't even attend their events • Beverly breaks down the focus of the BCM and how they empower churches • David demonstrates the way local churches can partner with the BCM and the disciple-making process • PJ talks about when "adulting" happen and when someone identified as single • Adulting is primarily ownership of their life, surrendering their life to Jesus • The age for first-time marriage in America is 31 for men and 29 for women, churches that know their young adults are single will reach them

Many words can be used to describe the man known as college football's Pirate — “quirky,” “unique,” “genius” — but one thing is certain: Mike Leach beat to the rhythm of his own drum. In this episode we look into the legacy of Mike Leach. Joining Hal Mumme's staff is 1989 as the OC at Iowa Wesleyan, the Valdosta State, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. His first head coaching gig was at Texas Tech from 2000-09, then transformed and revitalized the town of Pullman, WA while at Washington State from 2012-19. Mississippi State is where his career ended as he moved on to greener fields in a place we can only imagine. The legacy that will outlive him is, of course, the “Air Raid” offense that his former boss, Hal Mumme, created and he essentially perfected. It's appropriate that Leach won his last game — the Egg Bowl against arch-rival Ole Miss. But that's just a victory that lives on paper. Leach's real victory was in life. To a man, every coach who has made any kind of statement about his passing liked him as a person, respected his high level of intelligence and feared his “Air Raid” offense. Follow them on Twitter: John Torrey @mistertorrey John Weaver @CoachWeaverMRA Pro Quick Draw is a powerful plug-in used on Microsoft Visio & PowerPoint for coaches to organize, format, and export playbooks, scout cards & presentations efficiently.

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For our last interview in the DTL Download series, we talk with Lawrenceville Mayor David Still.  Also:   A Gwinnett County corrections officer was killed in a shooting early Tuesday morning at the Gwinnett Corrections Center, police said. Police said the shooting happened about 6:20 a.m. at the jail, which is located at which is located on Hi Hope Road near Swanson Drive in Lawrenceville. According to police., when officers arrived at the scene they found Scott Riner shot to death in the parking lot of the facility. Police said the suspect, who has not been identified, fled the scene on foot. That led to a temporary shutdown of the Gwinnett Online Campus, which is also located on Hi Hope Road, police said. School officials say final exams will be rescheduled and students should not come to campus. Dyer Elementary Schoool and Freeman's Mill Elementary, which are located nearby, were put on a soft lockdown while police search for the suspect. Earlier, Georgia Gwinnett College was put on soft lockdown due to the incident. That lockdown was later lifted. Gwinnett County firefighters rescued a man from a fire at an apartment building in Lawrenceville on Monday night. Captain Ryan McGiboney said crews were called to the apartment building, which is located on Huff Street at 7:48 p.m. Several people who called 9-1-1 to report the fire said people were trying to escape the fire. When crews at 7:51 p.m., firefighters found one man trapped on the second floor of the two-story building, which had heavy flames that were blowing through a breezeway in the middle of the building. The cause of the fire has not been determined, but one man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries that were caused by the fire. There had been rumors that a second person was trapped in one of the apartments, but firefighters determined everyone had evacuated the building except for the one man that they rescued. Firefighters used multiple ladders, which were deployed on all sides of the building, as a precaution as they battled the flames. Crews had the fire under control at about 8 p.m.   The Gwinnett Chamber will celebrate its Diamond Anniversary in February at the 75th Annual Dinner with Tammy Shumate highlighting the honorees. Shumate, director of corporate development at Capital City Home Loans, LLC, will be presented the Citizen of the Year Award, Chamber officials said. The Chamber's top award, it honors individuals whose services have had the greatest impact on the overall quality of life for Gwinnett County in recent years. The dinner, to be held February 3 at the Gas South District, is presented by Northside Hospital. The goal of the event, chamber officials said, is to focus "on local and regional business growth while honoring the exceptional public servants, corporate citizens, and compassionate organizations who lead it." In addition to honoring Shumate, Public Service Awards will be given to individuals who "have gone above and beyond in their service to the community and its residents."   Parkview grad Buster Faulkner, an offensive analyst for the Georgia Bulldogs, has been hired as Georgia Tech's offensive coordinator, FootballScoop reported Monday. Faulkner, who fills a key position on the staff for new Yellow Jackets head football coach Brent Key, has worked with Georgia's quarterbacks, including Heisman Trophy finalist Stetson Bennett, since 2020. Before being hired at Georgia, Faulkner coached at Arkansas State, Southern Miss, Middle Tennessee State, Murray State, Central Arkansas and Valdosta State. He served as offensive coordinator at Arkansas State, Southern Miss, Middle Tennessee and Valdosta State. Faulkner played college football from 2000 to 2003 at Valdosta State, where he threw for 7,100 yards and 64 touchdowns in three seasons. VSU went 14-1 and finished second nationally his sophomore season, when he threw for 3,941 yards and 44 TDs. He played one final college season at Texas A&M-Commerce, throwing for 2,861 yards and 16 TDs. Faulkner was the starting quarterback for Parkview's first state championship team in 1997, his sophomore season.   The growth of food insecurity among families has accelerated in recent years, according to Georgia Gwinnett College faculty members Dr. Jenna Andrews-Swann and Dr. Gregory Gullette. The pair, who teach anthropology at GGC, along with their students, seek to study the physical, social and emotional effects of food insecurity among underserved populations in the Atlanta metro region. Students on the research team are interning with local nonprofits like the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry and Harvest Gwinnett, a network of community gardens throughout Gwinnett County, to conduct ethnographic research. This includes noting the observations and behaviors of people depending on these community entities for food, conducting interviews and collecting survey responses to better understand these organizations and the clients they serve. This data will be carefully analyzed and shared so the project might positively impact efforts to improve food access in the region. The research will continue through mid-2023. Norcross grad Bailey Tardy, a former Georgia Bulldogs All-American, earned her LPGA Tour card with an impressive performance in the grueling, eight-round LPGA Tour Q Series. Tardy, 26, finished second at the final stage of the Tour's Q-Series on Sunday to earn her card for the 2023 season. 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Next up on the ABCA Podcast is NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year, Matt Saliba. The Webber International University recruiting coordinator guided the Warriors program to a 43-22 record and their first appearance at the NAIA World Series. Saliba is a Florida native attending Winter Haven High School where he was Polk County Player of the Year his senior season, playing for his Father. Saliba attended Daytona State College for two seasons, Valdosta State for a year and transferred back home to Webber for his senior season. Saliba led Webber to their first regional bid in school history and was named ABCA/Rawlings NAIA gold glove second baseman his senior season. After his playing career, former Webber head coach and current AD, Brad Niethammer, asked Saliba to join his staff as student-assistant. Saliba has worked his way up and now wears many hats as recruiting coordinator & head JV coach. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more.

Bethune Cookman scored a major victory over Hue Jackson's Grambling Tigers behind strong performances by Jalon Jones, Kemari Averett, Que'shaun Byrd, and Darnell Deas. Jada Byers has had his 2 biggest games of the year in the 2 biggest games of Virginia Union's season thus far, against Valdosta State and Fayetteville State. Bethune Cookman scored a major victory over Hue Jackson's Grambling Tigers behind strong performances by Jalon Jones, Kemari Averett, Que'shaun Byrd, and Darnell Deas. This was a complete victory with scoring plays on special teams, defense, and offense. Is it time to panic Gram Fam? I wouldn't say so but Hue Jackson taking the “G” off the helmet has me concerned. Their offensive inefficiency in the 2nd half is very concerning. Jada Byers has had his 2 biggest games of the year in the 2 biggest games of Virginia Union's season thus far, against Valdosta State and Fayetteville State. He has star written all over him. He is the current D2 leader in yards and TDs. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Upside Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code Locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Underdog Fantasy Sign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bethune Cookman scored a major victory over Hue Jackson's Grambling Tigers behind strong performances by Jalon Jones, Kemari Averett, Que'shaun Byrd, and Darnell Deas. Jada Byers has had his 2 biggest games of the year in the 2 biggest games of Virginia Union's season thus far, against Valdosta State and Fayetteville State.Bethune Cookman scored a major victory over Hue Jackson's Grambling Tigers behind strong performances by Jalon Jones, Kemari Averett, Que'shaun Byrd, and Darnell Deas. This was a complete victory with scoring plays on special teams, defense, and offense. Is it time to panic Gram Fam? I wouldn't say so but Hue Jackson taking the “G” off the helmet has me concerned. Their offensive inefficiency in the 2nd half is very concerning.Jada Byers has had his 2 biggest games of the year in the 2 biggest games of Virginia Union's season thus far, against Valdosta State and Fayetteville State. He has star written all over him. He is the current D2 leader in yards and TDs.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!UpsideDownload the FREE Upside App and use promo code Locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more.Underdog FantasySign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grambling bounced back with a strong performance vs Northwestern State, and Norfolk State vs Hampton and Morehouse vs Howard highlight our games to watch. How was Virginia Union not ranked in the top 25 of the AFCA D2 rankings after beating #3 Valdosta State? Grambling bounced back with a strong performance vs Northwestern State. They did a phenomenal job limiting the pre snap penalties from a week ago. This was one of the things that led to a smoother offensive display. How was Virginia Union not ranked in the top 25 of the AFCA D2 rankings after beating #3 Valdosta State? That win should have propelled them up but instead they remain unranked for another week. We have our game of the week episode tomorrow, but Norfolk State vs Hampton and Morehouse vs Howard highlight our other games to watch this week. Morehouse vs Howard brings HBCU action to New York. NSU vs Hampton is 2 teams on different paths. JSU v Grambling will be an interesting test for Hue Jackson. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Upside Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code Locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Underdog Fantasy Sign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grambling bounced back with a strong performance vs Northwestern State, and Norfolk State vs Hampton and Morehouse vs Howard highlight our games to watch. How was Virginia Union not ranked in the top 25 of the AFCA D2 rankings after beating #3 Valdosta State?Grambling bounced back with a strong performance vs Northwestern State. They did a phenomenal job limiting the pre snap penalties from a week ago. This was one of the things that led to a smoother offensive display.How was Virginia Union not ranked in the top 25 of the AFCA D2 rankings after beating #3 Valdosta State? That win should have propelled them up but instead they remain unranked for another week.We have our game of the week episode tomorrow, but Norfolk State vs Hampton and Morehouse vs Howard highlight our other games to watch this week. Morehouse vs Howard brings HBCU action to New York. NSU vs Hampton is 2 teams on different paths. JSU v Grambling will be an interesting test for Hue Jackson.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!UpsideDownload the FREE Upside App and use promo code Locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more.Underdog FantasySign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson State leaves their final Southern Heritage Classic victorious in a defensive war over Tennessee State. It was the Jada Byers show as Virginia Union pulled out the victory of the year against Valdosta State. Jackson State leaves their final Southern Heritage Classic victorious in a defensive war over Tennessee State. Jackson State harassed Draylen Ellis all night and ended the game with 8 sacks. Their ability to penetrate the offensive line secured them the victory. Tennessee State did a good job bending but not breaking and keeping JSU out of the end zone for most of the game. What's next for Tennessee State? Their next game is versus Middle Tennessee, but the biggest thing is they need to learn how to win. It might not be this week, but it has to be before conference play. It was the Jada Byers show as Virginia Union pulled out the victory of the year against Valdosta State. Byers exploded for over 300 total yards and 283 coming on the ground. He also gave VUU their final lead of the day and led them to a 3 score lead late in the game. Those TDs sealed the victory. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Upside Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code Locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Underdog Fantasy Sign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson State leaves their final Southern Heritage Classic victorious in a defensive war over Tennessee State. It was the Jada Byers show as Virginia Union pulled out the victory of the year against Valdosta State.Jackson State leaves their final Southern Heritage Classic victorious in a defensive war over Tennessee State. Jackson State harassed Draylen Ellis all night and ended the game with 8 sacks. Their ability to penetrate the offensive line secured them the victory. Tennessee State did a good job bending but not breaking and keeping JSU out of the end zone for most of the game.What's next for Tennessee State? Their next game is versus Middle Tennessee, but the biggest thing is they need to learn how to win. It might not be this week, but it has to be before conference play.It was the Jada Byers show as Virginia Union pulled out the victory of the year against Valdosta State. Byers exploded for over 300 total yards and 283 coming on the ground. He also gave VUU their final lead of the day and led them to a 3 score lead late in the game. Those TDs sealed the victory.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!UpsideDownload the FREE Upside App and use promo code Locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more.Underdog FantasySign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samford Bulldogs head coach joins Jim Donnan and Dayne Young to break down the Samford vs. Georgia game on Saturday. Samford is coming off a big win in week one against Kennesaw State. He discusses hiring Will Muschamp and Kirby Smart for jobs at Valdosta State. Hatcher also shares a legendary story about Mike Leach at the horse track in Kentucky. 

The Bluebloods are live at the Southland Conference Media Day! 1st Year McNeese State HC Gary Goff talks about his transition from Valdosta State to McNeese State, which returning players he will rely on to lead the Cowboys to the Southland Championship, & the keys to building a winning culture at a new program. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bluebloods/support

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On part 2 of today's program, Chase is joined by Colquitt County head football coach Sean Calhoun to talk about his career, coming back to Colquitt County this time as the head coach, being excited about coaching guys like Jack Luttrell, Charlie Pace among other star Packers, his time at Valdosta State and Vestavia Hills, why the Packers should compete right away this fall in 7A and much more. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Sean Calhoun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back! To open up Season 2 of the Blazer Spotlight Podcast, we went all in with a true Valdosta State legend, former Blazer Baseball Head Coach Tommy Thomas! In this week's episode, we sat down with Coach Thomas to learn more about the man that led Blazer Athletics to its first ever National Championship. Baseball, bowling classes, and broccoli… we covered it all! Don't miss this week's special episode, and make sure to subscribe for new episodes every Friday. GO BLAZERS!

To kick off National Athletic Training Month, we are happy this week to welcome Valdosta State's Head Athletic Trainer Jay Johnson to the BSP Studio. Jay and his athletic training staff have done a phenomenal job of helping our student-athletes find their way through the challenges brought on by COVID-19, and we relished the opportunity to get a “behind the scenes” look at what a pandemic looks like through the eyes of an Athletic Trainer. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a 5-Star rating to help us continue bringing you a deeper look at the people that make up #BlazerNation! Enjoy!

We're back! Valdosta State running back Seth McGill is here to help us open up Season 3 with a conversation about this weekend's first Blazer football game in 644 days. The time has arrived, and we've got the perfect primer. Enjoy this all-new edition of the Blazer Spotlight Podcast! Thanks for listening, and please don't forget to rate and subscribe!

On this week's episode of the BSP, we caught up with Tammy Reyes-Perez, a senior setter for the Blazer volleyball team. With topics ranging from tanks to Halloween costumes, tune in to learn more about Tammy! Also, hear about her fascinating journey to a successful collegiate career at Valdosta State as both a student and an athlete! Please don't forget to rate and subscribe if you are enjoying the Blazer Spotlight Podcast! Go Blazers!