Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Feb 21

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Tim reminisces about how Mike Lange got him interested in hockey because of his exciting presentation as Penguins play by play man. Lange passed away recently and Tim pays tribute to one of the best ever by giving his top ten favorite Lange catch phrases…

Wall2WallFootball: Offseason Edition

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Tim & Eric talk possible CFP changes. Should the Big Ten and SEC get preferential treatment? How many teams is enough? Will it be for the betterment of the sport? Free agency chatter in the NFL, Steelers offseason possibilities, and potential rule…

Back When There Was Baseball: Larry Hardy

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Larry Hardy joins us on the podcast this week. Larry played from 1970-1979 with the Padres and Astros. He was called up to the Majors in 1974 with San Diego and ended the season with the rookie record for appearances by a pitcher with 76.…

Talking College Football History: Ricky Townsend

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We visit Rocky Top to feature one of the first "Barefoot" kickers in NCAA history. Ricky Townsend of Tennessee is our guest this week. Ricky was a star athlete coming out of Dalton, GA and converted to a kicker when at UT. He played…

Talking Penn State Football History: Herb Menhardt

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Our guest this week is former Penn State kicker Herb Menhardt. Herb played for Penn State from 1976-1980 and is best known for his 54-yard field goal against North Carolina State in 1979. He was also a great soccer player and faced a lot…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: VDay Edition

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Tim is not exactly excited about the NBA All-Star weekend or anything NBA including the woeful 76ers. Tim’s Time Machine stops in 1976 to remember the original dunk contest champ, Dr. J. NHL 4 Nations, college hoops, including a deep dive on the…

Wall2WallFootball: Recap Edition

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Tim and Eric recap the Eagles blowout in the Super Bowl, then look at who could end up there next year. A super early look at the top of the NFL Draft plus Steelers offseason possibilities at QB and more. College football will begin spring ball before…

Back When There Was Baseball: Jim Gosger

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Jim Gosger joins us this week.  Jim played from 1963-1974 with the Red Sox, Kansas City/Oakland A's, New York Mets and Montreal Expos.  He had the privilege to play for several managers including Johnny Pesky, Alvin Dark, Gil Hodges, Gene Mauch…

Talking College Football History: Benji Roland

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This week we look back at Auburn football from the mid to late 1980s and their outstanding defenses. Our guest this week is Benji Roland. Benji played on the defensive line from 1985-1988. He talks about those great defenses, along with the great…

Talking Penn State Football History: Mike Guman and Barry Krauss

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The 1979 Sugar Bowl was one of the greatest college football games of all time.  This game competed Alabama (#2) vs. Penn State (#1) and there was an infamous stop of Penn State's Mike Guman by Alabama's Barry Krauss.  Guman and Krauss have not…