Aggie Pride Podcast

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In this special episode of Aggie Pride: A UC Davis Football Podcast, we sit down with four former Aggie football players who traded shoulder pads for stethoscopes—and never lost their love for the game.

Bob Krieger, Jim Howard, Bob Kincade, and Eric Smith reflect on their time at UC Davis, the discipline and community that shaped them, and how football forged their path to success in medicine, finance, and beyond. From the legacy of Coach Sochor to the rigors of balancing pre-med with practice, these stories are raw, funny, inspiring, and uniquely Aggie.

🔹 Why UC Davis shaped more than just athletes
🔹 The legendary white coat football photo
🔹 Lessons in leadership, loyalty, and late-night study sessions
🔹 How football helped launch careers in orthopedics, internal medicine, and finance
🔹 Saxophones, team skits, and Friday night jam sessions
🔹 Advice for future Aggies—from the classroom to the clinic

Whether you're a UC Davis alum, a football fan, or just love a good story about grit and growth—this episode is for you.

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Go Ags.

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National FCS analyst Sam Herder joins Aggie Pride to talk all things 2025 college football—playoff predictions, Big Sky surprises, and the path ahead for UC Davis.

In this episode:

• Who’s rising (and who’s falling) in the Big Sky

• Early projected playoff bracket talk: seeded teams, Big Sky vs MVFC, and where the Big Sky stacks up

• Players and programs poised for breakout seasons

• Where UC Davis fits in the national conversation

Plus, Sam shares what he’s watching as fall camps heat up across the country.

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Bakari Grant is a legend on and off the field. From Pop Warner to UC Davis, from the CFL to co-founding a business changing senior and veteran care—his story is about grit, vision, and purpose.

In this episode, Dwight sits down with Bakari to talk about:
– Growing up in Oakland and what football meant
– Earning a scholarship to Davis… through basketball highlights
– That iconic Hail Mary catch 🔥
– Lessons from a long CFL career and finally winning the Grey Cup
– His current mission: building dignified housing through Wellnest, a powerful new solution for aging-in-place and veteran care

Bakari embodies what it means to be built different. A must-listen for anyone who cares about Aggie football—and building a life of meaning after the game.

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👇 Learn more about Wellnest: https://www.wearewellnest.com/

We're live from the start of Fall Camp with two of UC Davis Football’s biggest names — Winston Williams (TE) and Rex Connors (S).

Winston shares what it means to be a leader in a stacked tight end room, his thoughts on national rankings, and why he'd rather win than chase accolades.
Then Rex breaks down his preseason Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year honor, how he’s evolved over three years, and what excites him most about this 2025 squad.

We talk:

• Fall Camp mindset

• Leadership on and off the field

• Transfer impact and breakout players to watch

• Why this team feels different

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In the kickoff episode of our Club Fred series, Brock Galvin sits down with former UC Davis defensive lineman Justin Fibich (’06–’09) to reflect on life in the trenches and the legendary culture created by Coach Fred Arp.

From Shade Drill under the trees to Fibich's Fun Fact Fridays and lip-packed walkthroughs, Justin shares what made his era’s D-line so unique—and why Club Fred meant more than rest and reps. We talk about the tight bonds between linemates, what it was like facing off against Aggie greats like Mario Gonzalez and Johnny "Comp", and how Coach Arp’s understated leadership style shaped Fiibich's approach to business, management, and life.

You'll also hear:

• How a last-minute call call from Bob Biggs landed Fibs at Davis

• His thoughts on how line play has evolved in the program

• The irreplaceable impact of Jane Arp (and her Hawaiian shirt-wearing husband)

• His favorite UC Davis football memories—including some of the best skit nights in team history

Whether you're an Aggie football fan or just love stories of culture, grit, and growth, this episode is a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Club Fred.

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This week on Aggie Pride: A UC Davis Football Podcast, we sit down with the legendary Coach Lou Bronzan for one of our most meaningful conversations yet.

Coach Bronzan reflects on a lifetime of Aggie football, the roots of Shredville and Blue Force, the influence of family, and the quiet moments that shaped generations of student-athletes. From funny locker room stories to deep reflections on love, leadership, and legacy — this one has it all.

🔹 Stories from Liberty High to Toomey Field
🔹 Why Aggie Pride is more than just football
🔹 Family, fatherhood, and a golden retriever named Rookie
🔹 And… the truth about the name “Lou”

🎧 Whether you played under him, watched from the stands, or are just discovering what makes UC Davis football special — you don’t want to miss this.

In this episode, we sit down with Darius Livingston — former UC Davis wide receiver and the current voice of Aggie home games — to talk about his powerful journey from winter walk-on to hype man of the stadium. Darius opens up about the grind of earning a spot on the team, the injuries that tested his faith, and how he found his purpose both on and off the field.

He also shares the story of meeting his wife (UC Davis basketball standout Kayla Livingston), the impact of coaches and teammates, and his vision for what Aggie Pride should mean on game day and beyond.

This one is equal parts motivational, hilarious, and deeply human.

In this episode, we sit down with Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of The Bluebloods — one of the leading voices in FCS football coverage. We dive into the growth of independent college football media, how realignment could reshape the FCS and Group of Five landscape, and what to expect from UC Davis heading into the 2025 season.

Whether you're a die-hard Aggie or just love the FCS game, this episode is packed with insight, bold predictions, and some real talk on the future of the sport.

📌 Topics include:

• The evolution of FCS coverage in the media

• Where UC Davis fits in the national picture

• Reactions to recent coaching moves

• What realignment might mean for programs like Davis

• 2025 Big Sky storylines to watch

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In this conversation, Scott Marsh discusses the current state of UC Davis football, including the upcoming season, key players, and the impact of coaching stability. The dialogue also touches on rivalries, the significance of NIL in college sports, and the future of stadium expansion. Additionally, the hosts reflect on the new uniform changes and their reception among fans, emphasizing the importance of tradition in college athletics.

In this episode of the Aggie Pride podcast, host Brock Galvin and guest, Scott Gordon, discuss the current state of UC Davis football, focusing on the comnpletion of spring ball practices, the quarterback competition, and the potential of new players like Caden Pinnick. They also touch on the challenges of player development in a changing football landscape and the prospects of UC Davis players in the NFL.