Wall2WallFootball: Out With the Old Edition

by Tim Clark on December 28, 2023 

Tim and Scott look at the opt out issue in college football, are perplexed with the amount of terrible bowl games, and pick and preview the big bowl games. Then It is off to the NFL to discuss the Christmas miracle that was Mason Rudolph. Will the…

Back When There Was Baseball: Frank Carpin

by Rex Naylor on December 27, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

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…

Talking College Football History: Mike Martin

by Rex Naylor on December 26, 2023 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…

Talking Penn State Football History: Micky Urquhart

by Rex Naylor on December 26, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

Micky Urquhart is this week's podcast guest. Micky is the epitome of what a Penn State player was in the Joe Paterno glory years of 1967-1995. He played from 1977-1980, starting out at the "Hero" position backing up Rick Donaldson and…

Sports Authors Showcase: Finley Ball by Nancy Finley

by Rex Naylor on December 25, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

This week we discuss Finley Ball:  How Two Outsiders Turned the Oakland A's Into A Dynasty and Changed the Game Forever by Nancy Finley.  Nancy is the niece of Charlie O. Finley and daughter of Carl Finley…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Christmas Wishes

by Tim Clark on December 23, 2023 

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. 

 

Wall2WallFootball: Elf Rules Edition

by Tim Clark on December 22, 2023 

Tim and Scott are in the Christmas spirit while discussing college football signing day, coaching hires, and even give James Franklin some love. The Steelers still have many issues, so the guys discuss the best course of action. Find out who the Guys…

Back When There Was Baseball: Bobby Bonner

by Rex Naylor on December 21, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

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…

Talking College Football History: Rick Upchurch

by Rex Naylor on December 19, 2023 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…

Talking Penn State Football History: Tom O'Dell

by Rex Naylor on December 19, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

Who had the greatest blocked extra point in Penn State history? None other than Tom O'Dell (1975 vs. Pitt). We hosted Pitt kicker Carson Long on the Talking College Football History podcast to talk about that block. Now we have Tom …