Talking College Football History: 1971 Fiesta Bowl

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

Believe it or not, this year commemorates the 52nd anniversary of the first Fiesta Bowl. We are fortunate to have three members that played in that game: Barry Smith and J.T. Thomas of Florida State and Danny White…

Back When There Was Baseball: Frank Carpin

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Frank Carpin joins us this week.  Frank played baseball at Notre Dame and was signed into the New York Yankees organization in 1959.  The Yankees were known for their great farm system, but at this time (early 1960s) they stripped their…

Talking College Football History: Mike Martin

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

Mike Martin joins us on the podcast this week.  Mike played wide receiver at Illinois from 1979-1982 and is still in the top 10 of Illinois wide receivers.  His first year was the last of the Gary Moeller era and 1980 started the Mike…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Christmas Wishes

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Tim changes format for this week and discusses his Christmas wishes for each sport. Listen and see if you think Santa can swing any of these wishes for Tim. We hear he has been a good boy this year.     

Back When There Was Baseball: Bobby Bonner

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This is one of the most inspirational stories you will ever hear. The subject of our podcast today is Bobby Bonner. He was a great prospect for the Orioles, drafted in the 3rd round of the 1976 MLB draft behind Cal Ripken, to replace Mark Belanger…

Talking College Football History: Rick Upchurch

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

We have a great story this week with our guest Rick Upchurch.  You should remember his NFL accomplishments with the Denver Broncos from 1975-1983.  He is in the Denver Broncos Hall of Fame and on their 50th Anniversary team.  But did…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: December 15

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Tim is disgusted with baseball and has a lot to say about it. From Shohei’s 700 mill to deferred salaries to no salary cap, Tim hates it all. The Time Machine goes back to 1966 to show the difference in salaries. On the docket is more baseball, Pens and…

Back When There Was Baseball: Bump Wills

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Bump Wills joins us on the podcast this week.  Bump is the son of Maury Wills and had a successful career along with his father.  Bump signed his MLB contract with the Texas Rangers after playing for Bobby Winkles at Arizona State. …

Talking College Football History: Greg Hare

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

Who was the Ohio State quarterback sandwiched between Rex Kern and Cornelius Greene? His name is Greg Hare and we have him as our guest this week on the podcast. Greg graduated from Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, Maryland and almost went to Penn…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: December 7

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Tim discusses why the NFL still has a stronghold on viewers despite a lackluster product on the field in his main musing. The Time Machine goes back to 1992 and Barry Bonds exit from Pittsburgh. On the Docket has Jim Leyland to the HOF, Dave Parker…