One songwriter, one song. Podcast about stories & songs of Champaign-Urbana music. In each episode Sven sits down with a person from the C-U music scene to hear the story & the background of a favorite song they’ve written.
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Blue Box Studio Podcasts
Broadcasting LIVE Sunday nights at 8:00 PM on Long Island's WGBB Radio 95.5FM | 1240AM. We're talking NEW YORK SPORTS! The Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Devils and the New York metro-area college scene are all up for discussion. Listen for our interviews with past and present professional New York athletes- as well as local sports writers, authors, broadcasters and others with something new, interesting and different to say about New York sports. Join our hos ...
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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome newly elected Baseball Hall-of-Fame member and former New York Mets 2B Jeff Kent, who discusses his career as a New York Met and his excitement over being elected to the Hall.
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Bonus Episode 36: "Beat of Abyss" - The Meantime
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1:26:09Sven chats with Sam Layton, He/Him (guitar) (EP123), Quenton Bian, He/Him (bass), Jaz Wilkins, She/Her (vocals), and Zach Slade, He/Him (drums) (EP123) about their band The Meantime and their recently released album "Beat of Abyss"By Blue Box Studio
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Eric Vickrey Talks Lasorda and Dodgers Blue; Former Dodgers Draftee Tom Paciorek
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56:40Host Bill Donohue speaks with author Eric Vickrey about his new book Before They Wore Dodger Blue – Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History. Later, former MLB player and member of the Dodgers’ 1968 draft class, Tom Paciorek, joins the show.
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Mark Gottfried, Liam Gleason's Legacy, and Stony Brook's Geno Ford
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59:11Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo speak with special guest Mark Gottfried about his time as a Major D1 College Basketball Coach and his current role promoting leadership. Later, former Siena Lacrosse player Ryan McCarthy joins the show to discuss the tragic loss of their coach, Liam Gleason, this week at the age of 41. Finally, the guy's chat wit…
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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo begin the show talking New York Mets hot stove with former Mets 1B Dave Magadan. Later, the guys welcome longtime Hofstra University head men’s soccer coach Richard Nuttall.
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Host Bill Donohue welcomes longtime sports talk radio host Steve Somers to discuss his new book, Me Here, You There: My Three Decades Overnight, Under the Covers, Schmoozing S-P-O-R-T-S as Captain Midnight for WFAN. Later, Bill talks with former New York Rangers defenseman and Hockey Hall-of-Famer, Brad Park.…
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EP157 - Karl Kuehn of Gay Meat - "Love for Fun"
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1:00:12Sven chats with Karl Kuehn (He/Him) about his song "Love for Fun" off of the upcoming album "Gay Meat LP," the Champaign-Urbana music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing. Photo: Nick O'ReillyBy Blue Box Studio
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Author John W. Miller, Former Jets Safety Ken Schroy
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58:02Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome author John W. Miller, who spoke about his book on baseball Hall of Famer Earl Weaver titled The Last Manager. Later, former New York Jets safety Ken Schroy joined the show to talk about his role with the Marty Lyons Foundation and its upcoming fundraiser.
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EP156 - Rebekah Mangles - "May Day"
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1:07:00Sven chats with Rebekah Mangles (They/Them) at the KCPA about their song "May Day" off of the album "Live from Coffeehouse," moving to Champaign-Urbana, and their favorite non-musical thing. Photo by: Ryan McCauleyBy Blue Box Studio
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Host Bill Donohue welcomes baseball Hall-of-Famer, “The Dutch Master” himself, Bert Blyleven, to the program. Later, Bill talks with slugger of 414 big-league home runs, Darrell Evans.
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Golden Age of Boxing, The Unruly Life of Umpire Ron Luciano
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57:17Host Bill Donohue welcomes sportswriter legend Jerry Izenberg discussing his book Once They Were Giants - The Golden Age of Heavyweight Boxing. Later, author Jim Leeke joins the show to discuss his latest book Big Loosh- The Unruly Life of Umpire Ron Luciano.
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College Football, Giants Talk, Special Guest Anthony Pecorella
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57:58Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome Conner Clark to the show to talk top 25 college football. Later, AJ Rovner called in to discuss the good and bad of the Giants game in Denver. Finally, University of Maine punter and native Long Islander Anthony Pecorella discussed his collegiate career and triumph over Lymphoma.…
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EP155 - Brayden Beard - Where Are The Flamingos? - Tiki Head
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1:00:01Sven chats with Where Are The Flamingos? (He/Him) about his song "Tiki Head," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thingsBy Blue Box Studio
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Host Bill Donohue welcomes Hall-of-Famer Andre Dawson, better known as “The Hawk,” to the show tonight for a great conversation about how baseball has changed over the years and what it means to our culture. Dawson shares his thoughts on sportsmanship, talking about the rise of taunting and flashy celebrations in today’s game and how it differs fro…
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EP154 - Bryce Hays of Withershins - "Eternal Return"
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55:36Sven zooms with Bryce Hays (He/Him) of Withershins to talk about his song "Eternal Return" off of the album "MT FUJI IN BLUE," things he misses about the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical things.By Blue Box Studio
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Host Andy Suekoff opens the show recapping the Jets 37-22 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys with Antwan Staley of the Daily News. Later, he tries to put on his manager’s cap to figure out how the Yankees can crawl out of the 0-2 hole they’re in against the Blue Jays.
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Sven chats with Caspian June (She/They/It) in the lobby of the KCPA to talk about her song "Spirit," the Peoria and CU music scene, her podcast Ideal Angle, and her favorite non-musical things. YouTube Page for Caspian June and Ideal Angle Podcast LULA in PeoriaBy Blue Box Studio
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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome Ryan Leary, a star athlete from Carle Place High School, alongside his father, Pat, to discuss a significant and challenging situation regarding his participation in both football and soccer. Despite his evident talent, Ryan faces restrictions imposed by the school, which have prevented him from playing s…
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Former Yankees/Mets Pitcher Ray Burris, Greatest Sports Speeches
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56:17Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets and Yankees pitcher Ray Burris, followed by a discussion about the greatest sports speeches with author Robert Begley.
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EP152 - Sebastian Kelle & Bob Owens of Starcruiser - "Germany"
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56:47Sven chats with Sebastian Kelle (He/Him) and Bob Owens (He/Him) of Starcruiser about their song "Germany" off of the album "Autopilot," the Champaign-Urbana music scene, and their favorite non-musical things.By Blue Box Studio
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US Open Talk with Jamie Loeb, Davey Johnson Passing
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58:23Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome professional tennis player Jamie Loeb, who discussed the US Open and the changes for the tournament. Later, author Erik Sherman remembered former Mets manager Davey Johnson, who passed away this week. Sherman co-wrote Johnson’s memoir My Wild Ride in Baseball and Beyond.…
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Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets pitcher Pete Falcone about his career and the hurdles he faced as a pro athlete. Falcone reminisces about growing up in Brooklyn and making the jump to the majors, sharing stories that give listeners a sense of the friendships and camaraderie among players. He recalls his memorable debut game; winning…
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NY Giants Preseason, US Open Tennis Insights & Mark Gottfried on Leadership
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59:06Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo begin the show welcoming AJ Rovner, podcast host at Mic'd Up, about New York Giants transitioning from a good preseason to the regular season. The guys dive into the US Open Tennis with former player Irina Falconi- Hartman. Then Mark Gottfried talks about his experiences coaching D1 basketball at places like NC S…
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Baseball Hall of Fame Talk, Bitty Schram on A League of Their Own
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57:35Host Bill Donohue begins the show talking about the Baseball Hall of Fame. He takes a look at the history, the players and managers who’ve been honored, and the work of the ERA Committees in recognizing some of the game’s overlooked stars. In the second half of the show, Bill revisits his “Baseball at the Movies” segment, welcoming actress Bitty Sc…
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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway for an in-depth conversation about the challenges of managing at the highest level of professional baseball. Callaway shares stories from his time with both the Mets and the Cleveland organization, offering insight into leadership, team dynamics, and handling p…
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1962 Mets 1B Jim Marshall, 1969 World Series champ Ron Swoboda
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58:30Show Summary: Host Bill Donohue welcomes Jim Marshall, the oldest living player from the 1962 New York Mets, who shares anecdotes from his storied career, including his time in Japan and his significance to Ichiro Suzuki’s family. Marshall, who played first base for the Mets and later managed teams in Major League Baseball, recounts his experiences…
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Exploring the Hall of Fame Weekend: Insights with Jonathan Mayo and Zach Scott
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58:22Host Chris Caputo recaps Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend, celebrating the inductions of Dick Allen, Dave Parker, Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia, and Ichiro Suzuki. He’s joined by Jonathan Mayo from MLB.com to break down trade deadline strategy and the value of top prospects, while former Mets acting GM Zach Scott offers a front-office perspective on the p…
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EP151 - Jon Hoekstra aka Honest Lost Jon - "My Dog Says"
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1:03:37Sven chats with Jon Hoekstra (He/Him) about his song "My Dog Says" of of the album "Little Grassy," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing. List of CU music opportunities mentioned in the episode: Slow Jam (Mondays, 7-9 PM, Lincoln Square) - https://sites.google.com/view/slowjamSongs in Progress - songwriter's feedback circle - emai…
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Talking Baseball with Authors Stephen Dittmore and Marshall Garvey
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58:09Show Summary: Host Bill Donohue begines the show by welcoming author Stephen W. Dittmore, who presents his latest work, Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger. This episode elucidates the life and accomplishments of Jim Gilliam, a pivotal yet underappreciated figure in Dodgers history, who played an integral role in seven World Series and earned four ch…
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Former Mets Great Art Shamsky, Author Chris Donnelly
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54:42Show Summary Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets outfielder and World Series champion Art Shamsky. Later, Bill speaks with author and baseball historian, Chris Donnelly about his new book, Get Your Tokens Ready: The Late 1990s Road to the Subway Series. Show Details The conversation commences with the esteemed host, Bill Donohue, as he …
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Exploring Mets Memories: An Evening with Butch Huskey
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58:31Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former New York Mets outfielder Butch Huskey to the show for a lively and wide-ranging chat. They cover everything from how players grow and develop to how the game has changed, especially around the All-Star break and what it means for teams and players. The guys look back at the All-Star Game’s golden y…
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EP150 - Micah Boyce of White Lucy - "Melee"
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1:16:08Sven chats with Micah Boyce (He/Him) of White Lucy about his song "Melee" of of the upcoming album "The Paradise," (dropping 8/15/2025) the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing. That FX tool that Brok uses on Micah's voice for the outro: Chroma ConsoleBy Blue Box Studio
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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former NHL goalie Daren Puppa, who spoke with the guys about his time in the NHL. Later, John Santamaria joined the program to break down the New York Islanders’ draft picks and the Mets’ recent struggles.By WGBB Radio
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EP149 - Patrick Lyke - "Army Surplus"
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1:04:47Sven chats with Patrick Lyke (He/Him) about his song "Army Surplus," the CU music scene past and present, and his favorite non-musical thing.By Blue Box Studio
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Host Andy Suekoff opens the show discussing the major late-breaking news of the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Later, he shares stories of enjoying sports with his dad and ends things frantically checking his email to see if he’s been banned from MSG for questioning Dolan’s decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau and k…
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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo opened the show by welcoming Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member Artis Gilmore, who spoke about his life in basketball and his connection with the Indiana Pacers. Later, John Santamaria joined the program to talk about the Islanders new regime and what they might do with the first overall draft pick.…
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Sven meets up with roseli (She/Her) at KCPA for a chat about her song "spit ends," the CU Music Scene, and her favorite non-musical thing Photo: Kandy DelgadilloBy Blue Box Studio
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Inside the Game: Conversations with Rino Monteforte and George Visger
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57:17Show Summary: This episode features an enlightening discussion with Rino Monteforte, long snapper from Notre Dame, who shares insights from his journey from North Babylon and Kellenberg High School to the prestigious Fighting Irish. His narrative not only highlights his athletic accomplishments but also reflects on the challenges he faced, includin…
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The French Open and Knicks Playoff Basketball: Special Guests Jamie Loeb and Rob Werdann
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58:37Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo begin the show by welcoming professional tennis player and New York native Jamie Loeb, who discusses life on the Pro Tour and gives her thoughts on the French Open. Later, former NBA player Rob Werdann joined the program to break down the New York Knicks series loss to the Pacers and gave his thoughts on the NBA …
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EP147 - Robert Hirschfeld of Common Loon - "Automatic Skin"
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1:04:28Sven chats with Robert Hirschfeld (He/Him) of Common Loon about his song "Automatic Skin," the CU music scene past and present, and his favorite non-musical thing.By Blue Box Studio
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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo kick off the show by welcoming Scott Kiner, son of Hall of Fame baseball player and longtime New York Mets broadcaster Ralph Kiner. Scott joins the program to discuss his new book, One of a Kiner, which offers an inside look at the lives of his legendary father and his mother, former tennis star Nancy Chaffee.…
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Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets pitcher and Cy Young Award winner, R.A. Dickey, followed by South Setauket’s own Leslie Mendelson, who will be playing the Stephen Talkhouse on May 31st!By WGBB Radio
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Knicks and NBA Conference Finals, Mets Baseball
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57:46Show Summary Host Andy Suekoff is back behind the mic just in time for the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, welcoming Harris Wichard from Knickerbocker Banter to the WGBB studio to discuss the New York Knicks’ remarkable playoff journey. The conversation delves into the exhilarating atmosphere at Madison Square Garden following the Knicks' impressive…
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Sven meets up with Sierra Sikora (She/Her) at KCPA to talk about her song "Jade" off of the EP "Confessions" the CU music scene, and her favorite non-musical things.By Blue Box Studio
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Cal Clutterbuck Reflects on His NHL Career and the Current State of the Knicks
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58:19Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck, who reflects on his extensive career with the team, which spans over a decade. Clutterbuck shares his insights on the Islanders' current status, particularly regarding their recent acquisition of the number one overall pick in the NHL draft, signaling pot…
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Lacrosse Insights: Head Coaches Brendan Storrier and Gordon Purdy Share Their Perspectives
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58:24Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo begin the show discussing the remarkable circumstances surrounding Division 2 Limestone University’s men's lacrosse team, led by head coach Brendan Storrier. The guys talk with Brandan, discussing how the team, facing the unprecedented closure of their institution, has nevertheless secured a position in the NCAA …
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Host Bill Donohue welcomes one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, the great Rod Carew. Later, Bill talks some sports with Zebra frontman Randy Jackson, as well as the band's upcoming show at the Westbury Music Fair.By WGBB Radio
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EP145 - Andrew Simek the Piano Man - "Pocket Song"
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1:16:49Sven chats with Andrew Simek (He/They) about his song "Pocket Song," the local CU Music Scene, being the Piano Man, and their favorite non-musical things! Info on the Piano Man : https://canopyclub.com/piano-man/By Blue Box Studio
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Baseball Scandals Revisited: Conversations with Bill Madden and Ronald T. Waldo
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57:41Host Bill Donohue welcomes Hall-of-Fame sportswriter Bill Madden, who offers insights into his newly released memoir that chronicles his illustrious career covering Major League Baseball, particularly the New York Yankees. Later, writer Ronald T. Waldo discusses his latest work, Deadball Mayhem, which delves into the tumultuous events and scandals …
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Women’s Basketball Insights: Coach Bozzella on Seton Hall’s Success
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57:38Show Summary In this enlightening episode, we welcome Anthony Bozzella, head coach of the Seton Hall University women's basketball team, to discuss the nuances and challenges of coaching at the collegiate level. Coach Bozzella reflects on a commendable season, culminating in a respectable 23-10 record and a third-place finish in the Big East, while…
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