“Sports Across The Board” features interviews with sports business leaders, media personalities, athletes, and more. Host Gary McKillips is a veteran sportswriter and award-winning correspondent for Associated Press Radio.
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Who Are You: The Life Lessons of Sports
Featuring Paul DePodesta, Jon Ogden, Nancy Lieberman, Rick Barry, George Wi
Who Are You: The Life Lessons of Sports introduces us to extraordinary people who share personal stories about their relationship with sports well beyond the scoreboard. Joining our team gives you access to moving interviews as our guests explore and address their motivation, internal drive, risk, courage, and perseverance. Whether you watch, participate, compete, play, or coach, join us as we uncover the extraordinary power of sports 7 days a week. Listen to interviews with sports legends f ...
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The Official BIG3 Show Hosted By Oliver Maroney features one special BIG3 guest per show discussing a variety of topics around the Big3 and more. Visit http://www.big3.com for tickets and more information.
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Fred Kalil on playing for Coach Lee Corso and on some of the most memorable moments in Atlanta sports history
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25:47Fred has 40 years in the TV business, including serving as sports anchor at Atlanta's 11Alive and CBS 46. He won multiple Southeast Emmy Awards and covered every team and every big event in Atlanta sports since 1992. Here he recalls some of the games and people he covered and also reminisces about his old coach Lee Corso, who is retiring from ESPN …
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It’s not the clubs, it’s not the gloves. Ricky Kalmon, world renowned motivational speaker shows how mindset makes the difference in sports and the boardroom.
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32:40Ricky is the author of two books: Leverage Your Mindset – Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Amplify Your Life and the soon to be released Leveraging Your Mindset for Golf. In this episode, he tells how developing the proper mindset can make you the person you always wanted to be. He speaks of his experience with athletes and executives from teams like …
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Former Yankee and ESPN broadcaster Dave Cohen on the art and science of pitching, why Cooper Flagg is the best he's seen and how Catlin Clarke has elevated women's basketball.
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25:44A multi-faceted broadcaster, Dave Cohen has done play-by-play for baseball (the New York Yankees) pro and college basketball and has covered numerous other sports for ESPN. His knowledge of baseball goes far beyond that of many covering the sport today. Here he describes pitching techniques, the physical and mental battle between pitcher and batter…
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Mike Reiss on writing for the Simpsons, giving jokes to Johnny Carson and traveling to the Titanic on the Ocean's Gate submersible
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25:28So what does Homer Simpson have to do with sports? Don't forget he was the star of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant softball team! Mike Reiss is one of the writers for the Simpsons and has been for over 20 years. He also wrote jokes for the greatest late night host ever, Johnny Carson. And to top it off he took a ride to the Titanic on the Ocean…
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Hannah Storm, Danny Hurley, Todd Golden, Nancy Lieberman-- a star-studded cast on this episode of Sports Across the Board
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23:27Was UConn coach Danny Hurley serious when an open might caught him saying he’s the “best coach on the planet?” How did ESPN’ anchor Hannah Storm establish herself as one of the best. What does Nancy Lieberman think of “little sister” Caitlin Clark. And is Todd Golden worried about losing members of his championship Florida Gators to the Transfer Po…
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Dereck Whittenburg discusses his role in the 1983 NCAA Championship game, how his missed shot led to N.C. State's ultimate victory, and who Coach Jim Valvono was really looking for after the game.
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24:46Sidney Lowe, Thurl Bailey, Dereck Whittenburg and Lorenzo Charles were all instrumental in that final game-winning shot for NC State. Hear Dereck describe the closing seconds of one of the most dramatic Finals in NCAA tournament history, won by the Woldpack 54-52.
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Actually, John is now a top rated morning drive-time host with his partner Andrew Salciunas on 97.5 The Fanatic in his home town of Philadelphia. John discusses the difference in markets between Philly and his former home Atlana, where he hosted the Buck and Kincade Show on 680 the Fan. He also talks about, what else, the Super Bowl success of the …
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CBS Sports college football expert Tony Barnhart recaps the 2024 season and looks ahead to 2025
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28:07College football season is over, but it's never too late to look back or too early to look ahead. And who better to do it than CBS college football expert Tony Barnhart. A UGA grad and former ESPN commentator, Tony sums up the past season and comments on the first 12-team playoff. He also looks at what's ahead for the Georgia Bulldogs, and comments…
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Sam Crenshaw, one of Atlanta's most versatile broadcasters, comments on the college football playoff final, where college sports are headed, why he's excited about the Hawks and what he sees for the Braves and Falcons. Sam is the sports anchor for CW69 News at 10, weekend morning host for Sports Radio 92.9 the Game, broadcaster and producer for GPB…
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Jay Paterno, son of legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno, nails it in his new book "BLITZED, The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era"
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28:06Using a fictionalzed approach to real world issues, Jay writes about college football's high stakes environment. He covers it all from NIL and the Transfer Portal, to corruption and campus politics. He brings his 17 years of coaching experience and his vast knowledge of the college sports landscape in this interview with Sports Across the Board.…
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Terence Moore is not only on top of the big stories in sports, he’s often ahead of the game. A columnist for Forbes.com and contributor to WSB-TV, Terence gives his thoughts on today's hot topics
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34:12Terence Moore is a columnist for Forbes.com and contributor to WSB-TV’s top rated Sports Zone Sunday, He is also the author of two books—The Real Hank Aaron, an Intimate Look at the Life And Legacy of the Home Run King and Red Brick Magic, the story of the coaching legacy of his alma mater, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He relays stories of Mia…
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Wes Durham, Falcons and ACC play-by-play broadcaster talks his career, the NFL and the ACC.
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31:59Durham also comments on the quantum changes in college sports, the much talked about Michael Penix acquisition by the Falcons, and why he never sought to succeed his ledgendary father as voice of the North Carolina Tar Heels.
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Former Yankee and ESPN broadcaster Dave Cohen on baseball's lack of hitting, college football's need to adopt the NFL model, and some of hockey's greatest mysteries
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37:52This time Dave and Gary drink coffee and commiserate on some of the big issues in sports from the growing confusion at the college level to arm angles and to what basketball has learned from soocer.
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Jeff Gordon, Jim Kelly, Rick Barnes, Booger McFarland and more give us a few great minutes.
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15:45Our annual trip to the V Foundation for Pediatric Cancer gala in Sarasota netted interviews with some of the stars, who suppor the cause, but also have oipinions on some of sports most pressing issues. Listen as we talk with Buiffalo Bills Hall of Famer, and three time cancer survisor Jim Kelly; NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon; Tenessee basketaball coach…
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You’ve watched him for years on Braves and Hawks pre and post game shows, before that as the sports voice of Headline News—now Jerome Jurenovich is back on Sports Across the Board.
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31:05Jerome talks candidly about why he retired , tells stories from his 40 year broadcast career, and comments on the Atlanta Hawks' need to press the refresh button.
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Bob Kendrick brings the Negro Leagues to life. Kendrick is the president of the Negro Leagues Museum in Kansas City. .
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33:25Did you know “Cool Papa” Bell was so quick he could turn off the switch and be in bed before the room went dark? Do you know about baseball’s “forgotten man? How about where the great Hank Aaron began his illustrious career? The answers to these and other questions help form the history of baseball’s Negro Leagues. Listen as the Negro Leagues Museu…
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Rick Strom, former Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, on faith, football and never giving up.
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44:12Through trials and tribulations, both mental and physical, Rick Strom built a career in college football and the NFL. Hear stories about his coaches including Bill Curry, Chuck Noll and Marv Levy. Gain insights into his teammates such as Detroit's Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. And learn how faith and determination led him to a career he …
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Dr. Lee Kneer, sports science physician at Emory, gives advice on how to stay fit and also talks about his role as team physician for the Braves and consulting doctor to the Falcons.
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31:39Dr. Kneer is a sports medicine specialist with the Emory Orthopedics and Spine Center. He is also the head team physician for the Atlanta Braves and consulting physician to the Falcons. He has provided international medical coverage to U.S. Soccer. Tap into Dr. Kneer's wealth of knowledge on sports injuries, on how to stay fit, and how he keeps pro…
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Former Yankee and ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Dave Cohen weighs in on the top sports stories of the day and the year.
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38:28Dave is an award-winning broadcaster, actor and voice-over talent. He worked play-by-play for the New York Yankess on the MSG Network, called games for Washington's NBA franchise and has covered sports from A to Z for ESPN. His knowledge and unique insights have made him a popular guest on shows from coast-to-coast. Here he helps put a bow on the 2…
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The Making of a Sportscaster— Annie Hoffman has worked with or coached many of the top sportscasters in the country. Here she talks about her career and how she trains sportscasters to be the best.
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23:06Annie has been praised for her work by countless sports personalities including CBS’s James Brown ESPN’s Booger McFarland, NASCAR reporter Jenny Punch, basketball analyst Megan Perry and even Shaq and Kareem. Perry said “there’s something magnetic about Annie Hoffman”. In this podcast you’ll see why as she talks about her days with ABC and ESPN.com…
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Frenchy Off-Mic—Braves and TBS network analyst Jeff Francouer steps away from his broadcast duties to give us opinions on baseball's post season and why injuries should not derail the Braves
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21:33Former Brave Jeff Francoeur covers baseball in Atlanta and nationally working with the likes of Brian Anderson and Bob Costas. In this episode,along with the playoffs, he discusses the success of MLB’s rules changes, the grind of a season from the player’s perspective and much more.
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Which team has the best fans in the NFL? Where do the Falcon fans stand? Emory Professor Mike Lewis answers these and other questions about fan behior on this epidsode of SATB
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29:24Mike Lewis’s work focuses on the intersection of sports analytics and sports marketing. This approach makes Professor Lewis a unique expert on fandom as his work addresses the complete process from success on the field to success at the box office. Representative research topics include Competitive Balance, Generation Z Fandom and Athlete Star Powe…
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Bill Curry comments on college football's most pressing issues and discusses his own playing career with some of the greatest coaches of all-time.
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52:52Bill Curry was in three Super Bowls, played for Lombardi and Shula and coached at Georgia Tech, Alabama and Georgia State. In this episode he comments on why Pat Fiitzgerald is not to blame for the mess at Northwestern, why NIL and the Transfer Portal are not good for the college football. He also relives his days with the greatest of coaches--Dodd…
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Bang! One of Steve Holman's signature calls on his nearly 3000 Hawks broadcasts. Listen as Steve recalls his career as the voice of Atlanta professional basketball.
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40:25Steve Holman has broadcast almost 3,000 consecutive games for the Atlanta Hawks. Starting in Boston as an assistant to the legendary Johnny Most, Holman moved to Atlanta and began one of the most illustrious careers in NBA broadcast history--one filled with memories of Hawks greats from Dominique Wilkins to Trae Young and everyone in between. He ha…
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McEnroe, Posey, Pitino, Robinson and Barnes guest on this special episode from Sarasota and the V Foundation Gala
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19:41The stars turned out for Dick Vitale, who annually sponsors a gala to raise money for pediatric cancer research. To date over $320 million raised. Sports legends such as John McEnroe, the Admiral David Robinson, St. John’s new basketball coach Rick Pitino, three-time World Series champion Buster Posey and Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes were…
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Recorded at the V Foundation Gala in Sarasota, two time NBA champ and Gold Medal winner David Robinson recalls his scoring battle with Shaquille O'Neal and then addresses college sports today.
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2:59This is our first edition of the Sports Across the Board Two-Minute drill. If you can't listen to lengthy podcasts, then try this bite-sized interview format. This episode features one of the all-time NBA greats David Robinson. A gradaute of the Naval Academy, Robinson went on to great heights in basketall and now serves on the board of the V Found…
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He was a former Yankee announcer, spent three decades with ESPN and is best friends with the legendary Bob Costas. Coney Island Dave Cohen fills the hour with great stories, opinions and insights.
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1:01:05If you’re looking for stories about baseball and baseball broadcasters look no further than this podcast with our guest “Coney Island” Dave Cohen. A former Yankee broadcaster, a lifelong friend of Bob Costas and announcer for Costas Coast to Coast, Dave has done NBA play-by-play and numerous sports over a 30-year span with ESPN. A graduate of Syrac…
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Bernie Mullin, former CEO of the Atlanta Spirit and key executive with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies and the NBA discusses the risks and rewards of leading a major sports franchise
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35:33A British native, Mullin is CEO of the Atlanta-based sports marketing firm, The Aspire Group. He tells how he broke into sports in America then provides insights into the last days of the Atlanta Spirit, the Pittsburgh Pirates during the steriod era, the NBA's marketing machine and tells of the highs and low of a lifelong career in sports. He also …
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Who was the NBA's version of Jackie Robinson? Former Hawks GM Pete Babcock, a student of African-American history, tells us that and more about the NBA then and now.
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33:44Pete Babcock, who was the GM of not only the Hawks, but the Clippers and Nuggets as well, recounts stories of Red Auerbach's role in bringing Black players into the NBA and how the Harlem Globetrotters factored into the development of the league. He also relates stories of life on the road for Black players in the early days and why today internati…
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National sports journalist and TV commentator Terence Moore tells never-before-heard stories from his book on Hank Aaron, a stranger-than-fiction tale of Muhammed Ali, and talks UGA football.
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33:54Terence Moore returns to Sports Across the Board to speak about his new book on Hank Aaron and tells stories that only he can tell about the home run king. Then he tells us what it will take for Georgia to win its third straight national football championship and why NIL and the new college football play playoff scenario are "evil. " He concludes w…
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The Quarterback Revolution: RGIII and Steve Young on the top signal callers in the NFL
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20:33Two former greats discuss trends in quarterbacking, why the era of the drop back QB is gone forever and what the world has against lefties in football's most important position. Also learn about RGIII's role with college football's Good Works Team and Steve Young's work with Meta to bring advanced technologfy to students in underserved areas across…
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9. Delisha Milton-Jones Joins the Program
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12:36A special guests graces the airwaves of the Big Red Express, as Head Coach of the ODU Women's Basketball Team Delisha Milton-Jones joins the program to discuss the season so far, Sun Belt conference play, momentum heading into a break, and her favorite Christmas Movie! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigr…
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The ODU Football season is officially in the books and Robbie is back after a long holiday weekend to talk about the season as a whole, the bad, really bad, but also some hope ODU showed throughout the year. It wasn't all bad in a season that finished 3-9. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigredexpress/messageSup…
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Both the ODU Women's and ODU Men's Basketball team took care of business at home over the last couple of days - we break down their performances and what to look forward to over the next couple of months. A lot of great things to come for two teams looking solid early on in the season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…
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Another episode of "The Big Red Express" All ODU, All the time - and today we are focusing on a true ODU Icon that has made an impact on and off the court. We discuss the unveiling of Nancy Lieberman's statue on the campus of ODU, the legacy she has left, and the things she continues to do to be a light to the basketball community. --- Send in a vo…
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Robbie opens up today's episode with thoughts and prayers going out to the victims and the community surrounding the tragedy at UVA. He dives into the ODU vs JMU football from Saturday, ODU Women's soccer ends their season in defeat at the NCAA Tournament, ODU Volleyball geared up for Conference Tournament, and an exclusive conversation with ODU Wo…
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Robbie is back with another episode of The Big Red Express "All ODU, All The Time!" Today we preview the Royal Rivalry matchup between Monarchs of ODU and the visiting Dukes of JMU. What storylines to look forward to as you watch the game, records that could be broken, and who needs to step up! A pivotal game for both programs and we break it down!…
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For the third straight year - ODU Field Hockey was snubbed by the committee and did not earn a spot in the NCAA Championship Tournament. I discuss what needs to be done, how frustrating it is, and look to what can be done to make sure the best teams get into the tournament every year. Also, if you would like to hear my conversation with ODU Women's…
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Robbie is back with another edition of The Big Red Express discussing all ODU, all the time! Today's episode features one of the newest programs within ODU athletics as the women's volleyball team wraps up their season Thursday and Friday against Southern Miss. We look at the season as a whole, the bright future of the program, and how you and I ca…
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1. ODU Women's Soccer Punches Their Ticket To NCAA's
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20:39Robbie is back talking all ODU, all the time on the Big Red Express! Our first episode highlights the women of the ODU Soccer Team and how they finished the regular season, the momentum they took into the Sun Belt Conference Tourney, and their matchup against UNC on Saturday. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigr…
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Get your Falcon fix! Dr. Arnie Mellits, physician and sports analyst at 92.9 The Game, diagnoses the Falcons, what they need and how they can return to championship form.
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36:35Dr. Arnie rates Arthur Smith, says Michael Vick changed the game, talks the role of the offensive line and how it differs in this era of quarterback domination. He also speaks to sports injuries, and concludes with his views on the value of sports in society. Welcome to Episode 16 of Sports Across the Board…
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Mike Lewis, marketing professor at Emory University in Atlanta, delves into the mysteries of fan behavior on this episode of Sports Across the Board with AP Radio sports correspondent Gary McKillips
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31:18What makes fans do what they do? Can good marketing overcome bad performance on the field? How do community and generational forces affect fan loyaly? How did soccer fans reach such a fever pitch to create riots in the stands and on the field in Indonesia? What did COVID do to fan behavior and overall interest in sports? Mike Lewis, Emory professor…
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Broadcaster Jeff Francouer says the pitch clock is a must, tells how he found out about his Sports Illustrated cover story, and previews baseball's post season
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19:30Learn how Jeff Francouer got the nickname "Frenchy," what he took from his 12 year career in the majors and how he wowed 79 MLB scouts in his audition as a high school player. Hear this candid, close-up interview with Braves broadcaster Jeff Francouer on this epdosde of Sports Across the Board
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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl President Gary Stokan talks remedies for college football and the upcoming Georgia-Oregon and Georgia Tech Clemson Kickoff Games
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22:43As president and CEO of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Gary Stokan has his ear to the ground on all that is happening in colege sports. Hear his candid opinions on the lack of leadership in college football, conference realignment and NIL. He also looks at the big Georgia-Orgon and Georgia Tech-Clemson Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games.…
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Tim Tebow Talks SEC and Big Ten Expansion; Name, Image and Likeness; the Transfer Portal and More
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11:49This exclusive interview was recorded at SEC Media Days at the Omni Hotel. The Omni and the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta hosted the event, which is the unofficial opening of the college football season.
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Robbie is back with a hot take discussing why he believes the LIV Golf Invitational Series is great for the game of golf. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigredexpress/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigredexpress/support
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Braves broadcaster Brian Jordan on being one of professional sports last two sports stars
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26:11Braves broadcaster Brian Jordan is one of the few two sports stars in history. He looks back at his time with the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons, and he talks about teammates Mark McGwire, Deion Sanders, manger Tony LaRussa and coach Jerry Glanville. Jordan also weighs in on baseball’s current world champions.…
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The Price Of Switching Athletic Conferences
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26:38Many universities are changing conferences in football and basketball. They're looking for a pot of gold with respect to increased funding, improved enrollment, better rivalries, and brand development. But Georgia State professor Stephanie Herbst Lucke, a former collegiate All-American herself, says not so fast. Her study finds that in the long run…
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Inside Stories From Veteran L.A. Times Sports Media Columnist, Larry Stewart
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39:22A 35 year sportswriter and TV columnist in Los Angeles, Larry Stewart talks about his dealings with Bob Costas, Al Michaels, Vin Scully and other sportscasting legends. He relives his meeting with a young Jerry Seinfeld, an older Jim McKay, and New York’s finest, Marv Albert. From sitting in a production truck to golfing with Hall of Fame coach Bil…
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I'm back, discussing the Super Bowl and what comes next for The Bengals... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigredexpress/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigredexpress/support
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