Talking College Football History: Chris Dieterich

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

I take the time machine back to the late 1970s to Raleigh, NC with my guest, Chris Dieterich. Chris came to N.C. State via Long Island, NY and played from 1976-1979, which were the 4 years Bo Rein was the head coach of the Wolfpack. He played Tackle on…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: April 11

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Tim is loving this Pittsburgh Penguins team as the playoffs approach. Tim’s Time Machine looks back at the last time the Pens won a playoff series. College basketball portal and Final Four thoughts, Pirates and Phillies, plus the Masters. A rant on high…

Back When There Was Baseball: Darrel Chaney

by Rex Naylor on  Podcasts Baseball

We travel back to the 1970s with our guest this week. Darrel Chaney played in the Majors from 1969-1979. He started out his athletic career as a Parade All American quarterback in 1965. Darrel turned down scholarship offers to…

Talking College Football History: Glenn Streno

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

I take the time machine back to the early 1980s and travel to Knoxville, TN this week with my guest Glenn Streno. Glenn played his high school football in the Pittsburgh, PA area but escaped to Knoxville to play his college football at the University of…

Sports Authors Showcase: Raye of Light by Tom Shanahan

by Rex Naylor on  Podcasts Football

My guest this week is Tom Shanahan who wrote the book Raye of Light: Jimmy Raye, Duffy Daugherty, the Integration of College Football and the 1965-66 Michigan State Spartans. Michigan State had 23 African American players on their mid-…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: April 3

by Tim Clark on  Podcasts

Tim leads off with actual happy Pirates talk. Phillies and the new strike zone challenge system, NHL, a Masters pick and more. Tim’s Time Machine looks back at a few great Masters finishes, then there is a rant on college sports and an Easter flavored…

Back When There Was Baseball: Don Cooper

by Rex Naylor on  Podcasts Baseball

We merge modern day baseball with baseball played 40+ years ago when we go Back When There Was Baseball. Don Cooper joins us this week. Don played in the Minor/Major Leagues from 1978-1987 with stints in the Majors with the Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue…

Talking College Football History: Bill Hillgrove

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

I am joined this week by Bill Hillgrove, longtime Pitt announcer. Not only does Bill announce Pitt football, he still announces Pitt basketball and also was the Steelers play-by-play radio announcer from 1994-2024. Bill is still going strong at age…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: March 28

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Tim leads off with some criticism of MLB and his thoughts on who wins it all this year. Pens and Flyers still alive in a crowded Eastern Conference, college sports hypocrisy, no sympathy for Tiger, and much more. Tim’s Time Machine looks back at some…

Back When There Was Baseball: John Doherty

by Rex Naylor on  Podcasts Baseball

We take the time machine back to the early 1970s with our guest John Doherty. John was drafted in the 1st round of the 1970 MLB January Draft - Secondary Phase by the California Angels. He played in the Major/Minor Leagues from 1970-1978. John suffered…