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Boomer joined Kay Adams to discuss NFL topics. WFAN's all-quarter-century basketball team was revealed; Gio wants a "worst of" version. Jerry's final update: Ben Rice's go-ahead homer gave the Yankees the lead, Mets beat Angels (Nimmo go-ahead hit, Alvarez homer), and SNY had kid caster night. Mike Vrabel is annoyed by repetitive media questions. Micah Parsons discussed his Cowboys contract. Moment of the Day: Gio once dated a lesbian. The show's final segment explored Wichita State coaches' salaries.
Hour 1 We opened remembering Ozzy Osbourne, who passed yesterday, discussing his mysterious pre-reality TV career and the unlikelihood of future mysterious figures due to social media. Jerry's first update began with Chris McMonigle's 'War Pigs' tribute. The Yankees beat the Blue Jays on a Ben Rice homer after losing a lead. Aaron Boone and Jomboy media debated player reactions to media during slumps. Nimmo's single secured a Mets win over the Angels. Last night was SNY's kidcaster night. Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner discussed new deals, while Micah Parsons explained his practice attendance despite contract issues. We concluded by highlighting Andrew Thomas and Dexter Lawrence as essential Giants. Hour 2 Boomer called Derek Jeter "elitist" for missing Old Timer's Day. A caller prefers not knowing what WFAN hosts look like, while Gio wonders what callers look like. Jerry's update included C-Mac singing "War Pigs" and from the Carton & Roberts era. The Yankees beat the Blue Jays; Jazz and Bellinger commented. Suzyn Waldman struggled with "Cam Schlittler." Jets camp started, with comments from Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner. Gio pondered fantasy draft order after Saquon Barkley, and Caleb Williams has high goals. The hour ended with a Long Island rabies threat, leading to calls about rabies treatment experiences. Hour 3 Le'Veon Bell's $100K challenge (staying home for 14 days) sparked a discussion. Jerry reported the Jets signed a Samuel Jackson, leading to talk about regular people sharing famous names. The Yankees beat the Blue Jays with a ninth-inning HR by Ben Rice, and Aaron Boone was fired up on Jomboy. The Mets beat the Angels with a Francisco Alvarez homer. A NJ little leaguer was ejected/suspended for a bat flip. Finally, the Hawk Tuah girl sold her X account for $325K. Hour 4 Boomer joined Kay Adams to discuss NFL topics. WFAN's all-quarter-century basketball team was revealed; Gio wants a "worst of" version. Jerry's final update: Ben Rice's go-ahead homer gave the Yankees the lead, Mets beat Angels (Nimmo go-ahead hit, Alvarez homer), and SNY had kid caster night. Mike Vrabel is annoyed by repetitive media questions. Micah Parsons discussed his Cowboys contract. Moment of the Day: Gio once dated a lesbian. The show's final segment explored Wichita State coaches' salaries.
Steve Rainbolt is the director of track and field at Wichita State and he wrapped up 25 years leading the program this spring. We talk about why he starts athletes out “playing track,” and why he gets emotional thinking about conference titles. We also discuss some of his top athletes (and some of his lesser-known … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Steve Rainbolt on 25 years with Shocker track and field"
This series of Voices of Student Success focuses on adult learners in higher education, the various challenges they face and successful support mechanisms to aid their retention and completion. Research shows that adults often enter college with a goal in mind, such as a career pivot, further education in their current industry or completion of a degree they previously started,. But returning to the classroom can be challenging, particularly for first-generation students or those who haven't been in school for a while. In 2024, Wichita State University launched a college bridge program, the Adult Learner Community and Connections Program, to ease the transition for adult and online learners. The program, part of the university's “Shocker Pre-Season” series, offers them eight modules of self-paced, online content designed to assist them in their first term at the university. In the most recent episode of Voices of Student Success, Brett Bruner, assistant vice president for student success and persistence at Wichita State, discusses adult learner pedagogy and the lessons learned in the program's first year. Hosted by Inside Higher Ed Student Success Reporter Ashley Mowreader, this episode is sponsored by KI. Read a transcript of the podcast here.
We continue our series introducing fans to the Wichita State basketball newcomers with big men and freshmen. Will Berg describes his mushroom pasta sauce without revealing his secret recipe. Emmanuel Okorafor talks about handling social media and why it is important to avoid comparing himself to others. Freshman Tyrus Rathan-Mayes details the rise of Canadian … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Shocker basketball newcomers, No. 3"
We continue our series introducing fans to the Wichita State basketball newcomers with big men Noah Hill and Dillon Battie and guards Brian Amuneke and Michael Gray Jr. Noah makes a passionate case for LeBron as the greatest. He also talks about his development and his maturity at Sunrise Christian Academy. DIllon talks about his … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Shocker basketball newcomers, No. 2"
We start our series introducing fans to the Wichita State basketball newcomers with guards Kenyon Giles and Dre Kindell and forwards Karon Boyd and Jaret Valencia. We discuss music prep, advice for youngsters and debate the NBA greatest. Giles talks about the importance of confidence for shooters and Kindell reveals why he wears No. 3. … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Shocker basketball newcomers, No. 1"
The digital geography of America is shifting, and in Wichita, Kansas, that shift just became tangible. In a groundbreaking ceremony this spring, Connected Nation and Wichita State University launched construction on the state's first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP), a modular facility designed to serve as the heart of regional interconnection. When completed, the site will create the lowest-latency, highest-resilience internet hub in Kansas, a future-forward interconnection point positioned to drive down costs, enhance performance, and unlock critical capabilities for cloud and AI services across the Midwest. In this episode of The Data Center Frontier Show podcast, I sat down with two of the leaders behind this transformative project: Tom Ferree, Chairman and CEO of Connected Nation (CN), and Hunter Newby, co-founder of CNIXP and a veteran pioneer of neutral interconnection infrastructure. Together, they outlined how this facility in Wichita is more than a local improvement, it's a national proof-of-concept. “This is a foundation,” Ferree said. “We are literally bringing the internet to Wichita, and that has profound implications for performance, equity, and future participation in the digital economy.” A Marriage of Mission and Know-How The Wichita IXP is being developed by Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points, LLC (CNIXP), a joint venture between the nonprofit Connected Nation and Hunter Newby's Newby Ventures. The project is supported by a $5 million state grant from Governor Laura Kelly's broadband infrastructure package, with Wichita State providing a 40-year ground lease adjacent to its Innovation Campus. For Ferree, this partnership represents a synthesis of purpose. “Connected Nation has always been about closing the digital divide in all its forms, geographic, economic, and educational,” he explained. “What Hunter brings is two decades of experience in building and owning carrier-neutral interconnection facilities, from New York to Atlanta and beyond. Together, we've formed something that's not only technically rigorous, but mission-aligned.” “This isn't just a building,” Ferree added. “It's a gateway to economic empowerment for communities that have historically been left behind.” Closing the Infrastructure Gap Newby, who's built and acquired more than two dozen interconnection facilities over the years, including 60 Hudson Street in New York and 56 Marietta Street in Atlanta, said Wichita represents a different kind of challenge: starting from scratch in a region with no existing IXP. “There are still 14 states in the U.S. without an in-state Internet exchange,” he said. “Kansas was one of them. And Wichita, despite being the state's largest city, had no neutral meetpoint. All their IP traffic was backhauled out to Kansas City, Missouri. That's an architectural flaw, and it adds cost and latency.” Newby described how his discovery process, poring over long-haul fiber maps, researching where neutral infrastructure did not exist, ultimately led him to connect with Ferree and the Connected Nation team. “What Connected Nation was missing was neutral real estate for networks to meet,” he said. “What I was looking for was a way to apply what I know to rural and underserved areas. That's how we came together.” The AI Imperative: Localizing Latency While IXPs have long played a key role in optimizing traffic exchange, their relevance has surged in the age of AI, particularly AI inference workloads, which require sub–3 millisecond round-trip delays to operate in real time. Newby illustrated this with a high-stakes use case: fraud detection at major banks using AI models running on Nvidia Blackwell chips. “These systems need to validate a transaction at the keystroke. If the latency is too high, if you're routing traffic out of state to validate it, it doesn't work. The fraud gets through. You can't protect people.” “It's not just about faster Netflix anymore,” he said. “It's about whether or not next-gen applications even function in a given place.” In this light, the IXP becomes not just a cost-saver, but an enabler, a prerequisite for AI, cloud, telehealth, autonomous systems, and countless other latency-sensitive services to operate effectively in smaller markets. From Terminology to Technology: What an IXP Is Part of Newby's mission has been helping communities, policymakers, and enterprise leaders understand what an IXP actually is. Too often, the industry's terminology, “data center,” “meet-me room,” “carrier hotel”, obscures more than it clarifies. “Outside major cities, if you say ‘carrier hotel,' people think you're in the dating business,” Newby quipped. He broke it down simply: An Internet Exchange (IX) is the Ethernet switch that allows IP networks to directly peer via VLANs. An Internet Exchange Point (IXP) is the physical, neutral facility that houses the IX switch, along with all the supporting power, fiber, and cooling infrastructure needed to enable interconnection. The Wichita facility will be modular, storm-hardened, and future-proofed. It will include a secured meet-me area for fiber patching, a UPS-backed power room, hot/cold aisle containment, and a neutral conference and staging space. And at its core will sit a DE-CIX Ethernet switch, linking Wichita into the world's largest ecosystem of neutral exchanges. “DE-CIX is the fourth partner in this,” said Newby. “Their reputation, their technical capacity, their customer base, it's what elevates this IXP from a regional build-out to a globally connected platform.” Public Dollars, Private Leverage The Wichita IXP was made possible by public investment, but Ferree is quick to note that it's the kind of public investment that unlocks private capital and ongoing economic impact. “This is the Eisenhower moment for digital infrastructure,” he said, referencing both the interstate highway system and the Rural Electrification Act. “Without government's catalytic role, these markets don't emerge. But once the neutral facility is there, it invites networks, it invites cloud, it invites jobs.” As states begin to activate federal funds from the $42.5 billion BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program, Ferree believes more will follow Kansas's lead, and they should. “This isn't just about broadband access,” he said. “It's about building a digital economy in places that would otherwise be excluded from it. And that's an existential issue for rural America.” From Wichita to the Nation Ferree closed the podcast with a forward-looking perspective: the Wichita IXP is just the beginning. “We have 125 of these locations mapped across the U.S.,” he said. “And our partnerships with land-grant universities, state governments, and private operators are key to unlocking them.” By pairing national mission with technical rigor, and public funding with local opportunity, the Wichita IXP is blazing a trail for other states and regions to follow.
How Kerry Rosenboom helped me use mental imagery in the prepare phase of my training while I was playing college baseball at Wichita State.
#215: Paul Mills is the head men's basketball coach at Wichita State University. Prior to his tenure at Wichita State, Mills served as the head coach at Oral Roberts University from 2017 to 2023. Under his leadership, the Golden Eagles achieved significant success, including a historic Sweet 16 appearance in the 2021 NCAA Tournament as a 15-seed, making them just the second team in history to reach that stage from such a low seed. In the 2022–23 season, Mills guided ORU to a 30–5 record, an undefeated 18–0 run through the Summit League, and a No. 12 seed in the NCAA Tournament. His coaching prowess earned him recognition as a finalist for the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year award and the NABC's Skip Prosser Man of the Year honor. Before his time at Oral Roberts, Mills spent 14 years at Baylor University, initially as a coordinator of operations from 2003 to 2009 and then as an assistant coach from 2009 to 2017. During his tenure, Baylor made seven NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Elite Eight and four Sweet 16 berths. Mills began his coaching career at the high school level, leading his teams to multiple district championships. He also served as the director of basketball operations at Rice University for one year. Mills is a 1996 graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in finance and completed a Master of Biblical and Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2020.On the show Coach Mills shares his story of growing up, playing basketball, overcoming a career ending injury, getting into coaching, impact, stewardship, service, hard work, deeds over words, sustaining success, faith, and much more. Enjoy the show! https://x.com/coachmills?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/goshockersmbb/?hl=en
Jaila Harding and Cheyenne Banks wrap up our early summer series on newcomers on the Wichita State women’s basketball roster. Harding talks about returning home to play her final season of college basketball and explains the statistical oddity regarding her three-point shooting at New Mexico State. Banks discusses why she wears No. 42, her love … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with women's basketball newcomers, No. 3"
Abby Cater, Azjah (pronounced Asia) Reeves and Taya Davis join the podcast as we continue to introduce Wichita State’s women’s basketball newcomers. Cater talks about her career plans for basketball broadcasting and her affection for Kevin Durant. Reeves reveals her connection with Russell Westbrook of the NBA. Davis discusses playing point guard and why she … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with women's basketball newcomers, No. 2"
Jaida McDonald, Treasure Thompson and Diamond Richardson start the series introducing newcomers to the Wichita State women’s basketball team. We talk about choosing the Shockers, favorite pro athletes and the story behind their jersey number. We also discuss pre-game music, social media and advice for high school athletes.
Wichita State basketball assistant coach Josh Eilert joins the podcast to discuss his coaching background and why he left banking in a small Kansas town to return to the sport. We discuss working for Bob Huggins, how video prep shapes a coach and more. Eilert comes to WSU from Utah, where he spent one season … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Josh Eilert on Shocker basketball"
Wichita State track and field is headed to NCAA West Preliminaries next week in College Station, Texas. We talk with director of track and field Steve Rainbolt and sophomores Jason and Josh Parrish about the AAC Championships, being twin brothers and what the twins learned as freshmen competitors. Jason describes his dramatic improvement in the … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Steve Rainbolt, Jason and Josh Parrish on Shocker track and field"
Cole Chisholm, associate athletic director and chief revenue officer for athletics at Wichita State, joins the podcast to discuss changes to season tickets and revenue sharing. He explains how tax-deductible donations to SASO, We Fight for Wichita and The Shocker Way fit into the picture. We talk about lower prices for men’s basketball and changes … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Cole Chisholm on changes in tickets, parking for basketball and more"
P.J. Couisnard returns to Wichita State as assistant basketball coach.We talk about why he jumped into coaching, his role models and why he wants to work with WSU coach Paul Mills. We also discuss two of his big games as a Shocker and why getting 10,500 back into the Koch Arena seats means so much … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with P.J. Couisnard on Shocker basketball"
In this episode of the Black in Sports Podcast, we sit down with the driven Marli Bartlett – Football Development Manager for the Las Vegas Raiders. From burning up the track as a top sprinter at Wichita State to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy with the Kansas City Chiefs, Marli's journey through sports is marked by speed, passion, and purpose.Marli shares her unique path in the sports industry, detailing how her competitive edge on the track translated into impactful roles behind the scenes in the NFL. She talks about her time with the Chiefs, including what it was like to be part of a Super Bowl-winning team, and how that experience shaped her outlook as a leader in football development.Now with the Las Vegas Raiders, Marli is building up the next generation of athletes through transformative youth programs like Raiders IMPACT, while also championing the rise of girls' flag football in Southern Nevada. As if that wasn't enough, she's training for a spot on the U.S. Flag Football Team, aiming to compete in the 2028 Olympics – proving she's not just coaching the game, she's still in it.This episode is a masterclass in resilience, representation, and redefining what it means to make an impact in the world of sports. Whether on the field or off, Marli Bartlett is running her own race – and winning.Tap in
Wichita State tennis coaches Darragh Glavin and Colin Foster join the podcast to discuss continued progress by both programs in 2024-25. Foster, who coaches the Shocker women, talks about how the Shockers added depth to its lineup and how an uncomfortable team meeting before a match turned into a positive. Glavin, in his third season … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Darragh Glavin, Colin Foster on Shocker tennis"
Saturday’s naming ceremony at Eck Stadium, Home of Tyler Field at Gene Stephenson Park brought together the former Wichita State baseball coach and many fans, colleagues and former Shockers. You can listen to their memories and stories about Stephenson and Shocker baseball, including thoughts from Stephenson, Brent Kemnitz, Phil Stephenson and Mike Kennedy.
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On this episode, Dr. Davood Askari joins the podcast to discuss their latest research work. Davood, an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University, leads a research team that has created a breakthrough nanocomposite material. Engineered to significantly enhance the strength, durability, multifunctionality, and performance of lightweight structures, this innovation has broad applications across industries. […] The post Wichita State Research Team Advances Composites with Helical CNTs – Interview with Dr. Davood Askari first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Wichita State Research Team Advances Composites with Helical CNTs – Interview with Dr. Davood Askari appeared first on Composites Weekly.
Wichita State volleyball coach Chris Lamb updates fans on spring scrimmages as the Shockers come off an AAC championship and trip to the NCAA Tournament. We discuss the return of Gabi Maas from injury and the strong state of the Shocker littles. We dive into the middle picture, after the departure of Morgan Stout, and … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Chris Lamb on Shocker volleyball"
KSU (23-17) The Wildcat baseball team looks to turn things around beginning tonight against Wichita State the start of a 4-game homestand.
On this edition of On The Pony Express, Billy Embody breaks down SMU Basketball landing Wichita State transfer and All-AAC wing Corey Washington from the Transfer Portal. Plus, some new names for SMU Football in the transfer market and winners from spring football.Texas insurance rates are ridiculous. Call Mark Villasana, a proud SMU alum and owner of Northwest Insurance Agency, is here to fight back. Northwest Insurance Agency fights for our clients and finds the best insurance coverage at the absolute lowest price.Call Mark at 214-352-5656or email him at markv@nwagencies.com to discuss your current rates, coverage and where you may lack protection.Head to StatusJet.com to learn more about the official presenting sponsor of the On The Pony Express Podcast. Use code PonyUpACC or mention On The Pony Express for a discount on a round trip flip booked with Status Jet. Status Jet is more than just a private jet charter company. They offer a personal touch in every aspect of your business and travel. Whether you are looking for charter flights, searching for the perfect aircraft to buy, or interested in selling a plane, experience a new level of luxury with Status Jet.Check out our sponsor, Tomes Auto Group! Mention On The Pony Express for EMPLOYEE PRICING on a new or pre-owned vehicle! Whether it's a new Ford, Subaru or Volkswagen, Tomes Auto Group will take care of you! Come and check out Tomes Auto Group's full selection of new vehicles, or get a great deal on a reliable pre-owned model. No matter which vehicle you decide on, their professional finance teams will help you get settled with a competitive financing or lease plan.Check out a NEW sponsor, Manny's Tex-Mex! Say "Queso Queso" to your server or when ordering carryout to get 10% off your order! With four locations across DFW, Manny's is perfect for your next meal. Whether it's lunch, dinner or happy hour, Manny's fresh ingredients make up their mouth-watering food that goes perfectly with a cold beverage! "Queso Queso" discount excludes alcohol per laws and third-party apps.Are you…Ready to leave the corporate Rat Race for the American Dream?Looking for a side hustle while working your current job?Wanting to diversify, build wealth, and/or leave a legacy?Andy Luedecke can help!!!Andy is a franchise consultant (as well as franchise owner) and helps people find franchises that fit their skill sets, financial requirements, time to commit and more….His services are 100% free and he's here to help if you have any questions about business ownership.Andy Luedeckewww.MyPerfectFranchise.Netp: 404-973-9901e: andy@myperfectfranchise.netBook time with me at: Andy's Calendar
Be careful of writing off this weekend's series against Wichita State as a slam dunk for the Roadrunners. The Shockers have played one of the most difficult schedules in the country this season, though they have struggled to find their footing since conference play began. Can UTSA's pitching staff get back on track to lead the Roadrunners to sole possession of first place in the AAC?
#22 KSU (20-8) The K-State baseball squads bats go over 50 homeruns this season as they win over Wichita State on the road Wednesday night!
Wichita State pole vault coach Aliyah Fertig and junior Arantxa Cortez join the podcast at the start of the outdoor track and field season. We discuss how Fertig’s time as an athlete with coach Brooke Rasnick (a former Shocker vaulter) at Louisville led her into coaching and a spot on the WSU staff. Cortez talks … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Aliyah Fertig, Arantxa Cortez on Shocker track and field"
K-State women's basketball still at the center of attention currently on & off the court. Plus baseball is on the road tonight against Wichita State.
Wichita State bowling earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament with its Conference USA title last weekend in New Orleans. Coach Holly Harris and sophomore Aleesha Oden join the podcast to explain how NCAA play works and the dramatics of the CUSA weekend. Oden, the tournament’s Most Outstanding Bowler, describes the big moments on Sunday, … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Holly Harris, Aleesha Oden on Shocker bowling"
Dale Steele literally built the Campbell Football program from the ground up. He arrived in Buies Creek in 2006 and spent the next two years putting together facilities, a staff and roster in time for the program to relaunch in 2008 after a 58-year hiatus. Coach Steele brought a quarter century of college football coaching experience to Campbell and turned the program into a winner in just four short years. The son of a high school coach and graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he played on the offensive and defensive lines, Dale began a coaching career that lasted more than 45 years when he took a graduate assistant position at Ball State in 1977. Over the years, his travels took him to Wisconsin, Tulane, Wichita State, Kansas State, East Carolina, Baylor, East Tennessee and Elon before he and his family moved to Harnett County in 2006. Among the many accomplishments of his career, include five bowl trips and back-to-back FCS national titles while he was on the staff at James Madison. Now retired, he has served as an advisor to current Campbell head coach Braxton Harris and is involved with the Myrtle Beach Bowl, while he and his wife Pam spend as much time as possible with their grand kids. Earlier this year, Coach Steele was inducted into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame. In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Campbell Hall of Fame member Dale Steele talks with Stan Cole about his paths to Campbell, starting a football program from scratch, and more.
The season(s) are over or ending. The men finished out the regular season with a big win on the road over Wichita State, but have an uphill battle in the conference tournament. Meanwhile the women's season comes to a close with an upset loss to Charlotte. Now is the time to talk about the question that everyone has been wondering - should Tulsa move on from Eric Konkol? Besides giving our thoughts on that question we talk on conference tourney preview, softball, track, tennis, golf, and more!
The 2014-15 Wichita State basketball team hosted ESPN’s College GameDay, won the MVC title and advanced to the Sweet 16 with wins over Indiana and Kansas. Mike Kennedy and Bob Hull join the podcast to reminisce 10 years later. We discuss a rout of Memphis that set the tone for the early schedule, a dramatic … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Mike Kennedy, Bob Hull on the 2014-15 Sweet 16"
In this episode of the Blazer Victory Podcast, the guys recap UAB's win at Wichita State, discuss the tough loss at home against Memphis, and more. Watch the episode HERE and subscribe to our YouTube channel. This episode of the Blazer Victory Podcast is brought to you by Cahaba Brewing Company. Make sure to go to Cahaba's website HERE and visit their taproom. Help support Blazer Victory by subscribing to our Patreon page HERE. Becoming a Patreon supporter helps support Blazer Victory's continued coverage of UAB athletics and gives you access to exclusive podcast episodes each month. We also offer an annual Patreon membership for a discount.
The TU men shot 50% from 3 in the first half and 44% from deep overall against Tulane at home and still couldn't pull out the W in another heartbreaker.We recap the Tulane loss before previewing Tuesday's Senior Night vs Temple and Sunday's regular season finale on the road against a surging Wichita State team.The Tulsa women, on the other hand, are one fire. They've won 4 straight and are riding high heading into the AAC Tournament in Ft. Worth. We talk about that momentum and do a brief preview of the upcoming conference tournament.Finally, we take a look around the conference and discuss TBAL rankings before going pretty deep on all other active TU sports including men's tennis's tough schedule, women's tennis's hot start, softball's up and down season so far, women's golf's recent & upcoming tournaments, and how the men & women fared at the recent AAC Track & Field Championships.Fun one! Also, keep an eye out for Matt's upcoming Patreon post digging into some softball stats
Dive into the Rawlings Tigers podcast featuring Gavin Oswald, a University of North Alabama pitcher and St. Louis native, as he shares his gripping journey through college baseball. In this episode, Gavin reveals how he navigated the chaotic COVID-era recruiting process, survived multiple transfers—from junior college to Oklahoma, Wichita State, and North Alabama—and mastered the transfer portal's high-pressure timeline. Get insider tips on decoding coach conversations, building authentic relationships, and staying in Division I baseball despite setbacks. Learn why Gavin credits his Rawlings Tigers roots for his grit and how his advice can help young athletes facing today's recruiting challenges. Perfect for baseball players, parents, and coaches!Notes:Timestamp Highlights: 00:01:12 – Intro to Gavin's COVID-era recruiting journey00:14:24 – Gavin's transfer saga: Oklahoma, Wichita State, North Alabama00:50:10 – Decoding coach conversations and navigating the transfer portal01:10:56 – Advice for high school athletes on staying visible and trusting the processLike, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Rawlings Tigers stories! Share your recruiting questions in the comments, and check out rawlingstigers.com. Follow Gavin on Twitter (@GavinOswald6) for updates.
Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk college basketball betting. The guys cover the days biggest games and give out best bets. Condensed Summary of CBB POD 2/25/25: College Basketball Podcast Introduction (0:15 - 2:04) Griffin Warner kicks off the episode, touting the podcast's 23-17 (58%) best bet record and plugging a Pregame.com promo code. He previews five key games and a sleeper team segment, reflecting on recent losses like Texas A&M's home woes and Nevada's injuries: "It's hard to know what's going to happen on the injury front." Season Reflection (2:05 - 3:00) Co-host Big East Ben is pumped for conference tournaments: "I'm ready for the conference tournaments to start." Warner picks the American conference for his dark horse, joking, "I only pick the most patriotic of all leagues." Maryland vs. Michigan State Preview (3:01 - 10:04) Big East Ben lauds Michigan State's 3-0 run against tough foes: "Michigan State's tough to fade now." Warner flags Michigan's thin frontcourt. Ben touts Maryland's 8-1 surge—"Probably the hottest team in the Big Ten"—and 10-4 ATS home mark, picking Maryland -3.5. Warner agrees, citing coaching pedigree. Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M Preview (10:06 - 14:03) Ben rues missing Vanderbilt's upset over Ole Miss but backs Texas A&M, highlighting their #1 offensive rebounding (42%) vs. Vanderbilt's 134th rank. Warner likes Vanderbilt's road grit and Texas A&M's defensive lapses, taking +7.5. Ole Miss vs. Auburn Preview (14:04 - 22:01) Warner reminisces about Marshall Henderson's flair. Ben picks Ole Miss +12.5, noting Auburn's recent ATS struggles: "Auburn thinks they're the greatest thing since sliced bread." Warner opts for over 153.5, citing Ole Miss's fight. Texas vs. Arkansas Preview (22:03 - 24:35) Ben mocks Caleb Grill's wild shots: "All Caleb Grill does is shoot up horrible threes." He picks under 148, pointing to both teams' two-point reliance and Arkansas's 20th-ranked defense. Warner concurs, seeing bubble tension keeping scores low. Utah State vs. Boise State Preview (24:36 - 30:18) Ben notes Craig Smith's midseason exit as a blow to Utah State. He picks Boise State -3.5, citing their 9-3 ATS home record and rebounding edge (2nd defensively). Warner agrees, nodding to Mountain West home strength. Dark Horse Segment: American Conference (30:21 - 32:33) Warner taps Wichita State, riding a six-game win streak: "They're winners of six in a row... pretty good chance they're in the middle of the pack." Ben picks UAB, praising their form and coach Andy Kennedy's savvy. Best Bets Segment (32:33 - 36:32) Ben selects Oregon State -2.5, touting their 14-2 ATS home record: "That's 88%." Warner takes Oklahoma +2, skeptical of Kentucky's road shooting: "Kentucky's one of those teams that goes on the road, shoots a lot of threes." Closing Remarks (36:33 - 36:34) Ben wraps up, urging listeners to follow on social media and teasing Friday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wichita State guard Xavier Bell continues his strong season and he joins the podcast to talk about what’s going right for him and the Shockers. We discuss the change in pace that’s helped the offense and why Bijan Cortes is boosting that area with his role as a connector. We talk about Ronnie DeGray III … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Xavier Bell on Shocker basketball"
We’ve got a bonus episode of the podcast to give Mike Kennedy and Bob Hull a chance to break down Wichita State’s six-game win streak. We discuss how offensive changes are helping the team’s efficiency and how Bijan Cortes is running things at point guard. We also talk about the impact of Ronnie DeGray III … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Mike Kennedy, Bob Hull on Shocker basketball"
Seg 1- NBA All-Star Weekend was a major miss + Ja Morant "Rumors" Seg 2- Memphis Tigers Loss to Wichita State
GP opens on some interesting numbers surrounding Ja Morant and our thoughts on his potential impact as the Grizzlies head into the stretch run post All-Star Break.(23:00) Penny Hardaway puts the blame on himself for the Wichita State loss, Caitlin Clark's agent says it's impossible fot the WNBA to pay her what she's worth, new Gabby Petitio documentary just released on Netflix, U.S. vs Canada hockey for the 4 Nations Championship, and another commercial airliner crashed yesterday (1:12:10) GP's Carry Out
February 18, 2025: Hour 1 full Geoff opens the show discussing the long sports weekend, including his thoughts from the All-Star Game, the Tigers' loss at Wichita State, seeding questions, and more. Also, he discusses if Taylor Jenkins would get fired if the Grizzlies have another early playoff exit. 2967 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:07:18 +0000 FCt36FjkW2jId6zU0G2NoXINZQh6CgAE sports The Geoff Calkins Show sports February 18, 2025: Hour 1 Weekdays 9am-11am on 92.9 ESPN - Geoff Calkins is currently the lead columnist for /The Daily Memphian/ and -- after 17 years of entertaining and challenging Memphians in print, on the radio and on TV -- a fixture in the Memphis community. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.
Wichita State creative services manager Kat Ramirez joins us to discuss this growing industry in college athletics. Her team documents the Shockers with video, photos, graphics and more on social media and in the venues. She works with a team of two content producers and 11 student interns to take fans behind the scenes, help … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Kat Ramirez on Shocker creatives"
Auburn continued their SEC dominance with a win at Alabama + Memphis dropped another Quad 3 road game at Wichita State. We'll play Who Said It and give some free picks.
Wichita State outfielder Kaleb Duncan gets us ready for baseball season by talking about how his family helps his athletic career and his mom’s special role. We also discuss his walk-up song, the reason he wears No. 53 and why he enjoys modeling his game after Mookie Betts and Ronald Acuna, Jr. Duncan also talks … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Kaleb Duncan on Shocker baseball"
The TU men bounced back in a big way in a dominant win over Wichita State and look like a team reaching their final form. Can they bring it against UAB and Tulane? Also: Delanie Crawford sets TU Women's Basketball's all-time record for three-pointers made, players beyond Crawford continue to step up, and I take a look around the American before closing with a quick update on other sports across TU athletics. Also also: Matt broke his leg like a dork (it looks awful ask him for the pic), so I am back to solo this one. Timestamps: 0:00 - Matt Broke His Leg 1:27 - Upcoming Patreon Post on Tre Lamb 3:28 - Football Transfer Portal & Coaching Staff 7:08 - Men's Basketball 28:24 - Women's Basketball 36:45 - Around the American 40:57 - Other TU Sports 43:35 - Patreon Reminder + Closing