Talking College Football History: Steve Korte

October 3, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We take the time machine back to the late 1970s/early 1980s in Fayetteville, Arkansas with our guest Steve Korte.  Steve is arguably the strongest player in Razorback history as he bench-pressed 585 lbs. back in the day.  He traveled…

Talking Penn State Football History: John Quinn

October 3, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

Our guest this week is John Quinn of Penn State. John was a standout defensive lineman who played on a string of the most successful Penn State teams in history. He was a member of the 1973-1975 teams and played with outstanding…

Back When There Was Baseball: Tom Griffin

September 27, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

It is rare that a player who played in every year during the decade of the 1970s is not recognized by either Rex or Steve, but our guest this week fits into that category.  Tom Griffin joins us this week as we delve into his "…

Talking College Football History: Jeff Rutledge

September 26, 2023 College Podcasts Football

When you think of the best quarterbacks in Alabama history, there are a lot of modern players that come to mind. Our guest this week played in the 1970s and is Alabama royalty, even though he played 40+ years ago. Jeff Rutledge joins…

Talking Penn State Football History: Massimo Manca

September 26, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

Who is the only Penn State football player to make an appearance in each of Penn State's national championship games (1983 Sugar Bowl and 1987 Fiesta Bowl)? His name is Massimo Manca and we have him as the subject of our podcast this…

Sports Authors Showcase: Ara's Knights: Ara Parseghian and the Golden Era of Notre Dame Football by Frank Pomarico

September 25, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We are privileged to have Frank Pomarico this week who wrote a book with Ray Serafin titled Ara's Knights: Ara Parseghian and the Golden Era of Notre Dame Football. Frank was one of the captains of that great 1973 Notre Dame…

Talking Penn State Football History: John Skorupan

September 22, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

This week's guest played during the heyday of Penn State football. Linebacker John Skorupan played at PSU from 1969-1972. This is in the middle of Penn State appearing in seven major bowl games in eight years (1968-1975). John was a…

Back When There Was Baseball: Andy McGaffigan

September 20, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is pitcher Andy McGaffigan. Andy played in the Majors from 1981 through 1991. He has a career record of 38-33 with a respectable ERA of 3.38. Listen in as Andy discusses playing in the Division II World Series, how…

Talking College Football History: Gregg Bingham

September 19, 2023 College Podcasts Football

You should remember this week's guest as a Houston Oilers linebacker. But did you know that he played on the defensive line in college at Purdue? His name is Gregg Bingham and he is one of the toughest players that we have had on this…

Back When There Was Baseball: Ken Tatum

September 13, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Today's guest is Ken Tatum, relief pitcher 1969-1974. Ken played college baseball at Mississippi State and signed with the California Angels after college. The Angels brought him up to the big leagues in 1969 and he responded with a…