Citadel GrayLine

Tommy Langford ('45) reflects on the 35 football games The Citadel played in his hometown of Orangeburg between 1916-59. We hear how the Corps of Cadets boarded trains and headed north to root on the Dogs at the annual Orangeburg County Fair. Also, Jeff Hartsell chats with Kevin Higgins about El Cid's homecoming game against Wofford, the 11th straight loss to the Terriers.

Cmdr. Mike Alverson of The Citadel Regimental Band is this week's special guest. We learn about the band's return to Scotland in 2010, as well as the 100th anniversary of this integral piece of the Military College of South Carolina. Also, defensive back Biron Nabritt comments on the play of his squad, which prepares to face Wofford at Homecoming this Saturday.

Charlie Baker ('71) is the Band of Gold Spotlight this week. A defensive standout under Red Parker, this renaissance man tells us about his involvement with The Citadel Football Association, and his own style of Carolina barbecue. Plus, The Dogs down Furman. We hear from defensive lineman Erik Clanton, who made his first interception in the game. Also, Kevin Higgins comments on the play of quarterback Miguel Starks. And we hear the latest on the "riot" that happened on The Citadel campus on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Tony the Peanut Man is this week's special guest. The Johnson Hagood Stadium fixture shares his unique wit. Also, defensive coordinator Isaac Collins and offensive coordinator Dave Cecchini explain the Dogs' embarrassing loss at Western Carolina, and what needs to be improved upon as archrival Furman rolls in for Parents' Weekend.

Duran Lawson ('08) is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. The former Bulldog quarterback recalls his days under center, and tells us how he's now on the corporate "fast track" at Norfolk Southern. Also, we hear head coach Kevin Higgins, defensive lineman Terrence Reese and tight end Alex Sellars explain how the Dogs collapsed at Elon last weekend, and what they must do to win at Western Carolina.

"Big Red" is discovered in Iowa. Tex Curtis ('64) explains how the Confederate flag carried by Citadel cadets in 1861 is being brought back to Charleston. Also, Citadel volleyball coach Carolyn Geiger and soccer coach Bob Winch both discuss their Lady Bulldog teams. And Jeff Hartsell briefs us on the Appalachian State overtime loss, and the upcoming road game at Elon.

Clay Ludlum ('90) is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. In September 1989, Ludlum was the regimental commander at The Citadel, and helped lead the Corps of Cadets evacuation from Charleston for Hurricane Hugo. We discuss the 20th anniversary of the devastating hurricane, and how it affected The Citadel. Also, we hear from Kevin Higgins' weekly press conference; and Kevin Marshall has a great idea for the Corps to perform as "Lawnmower Man" Armanti Edwards and Appalachian State roll into Johnson Hagood Stadium.

Marc Buoniconti ('88) is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. The former Citadel football player has been leading a fight for the cure of paralysis ever since he was paralyzed in a game at ETSU in 1985. We also get a recap of the Princeton win with comments from Kevin Higgins and quarterback Bart Blanchard. Plus, Citadel GrayLine "roving reporter" Kevin Marshall shares his pilgrimage to Princeton, via Lexington, Va.

Princeton week. We get you ready for the showdown in New Jersey, as The Citadel plays at the Princeton Tigers. We hear from Bulldog senior defensive stars Ryan Jones and Dewitt Jones. Plus, Archie Foor ('73) of the Delaware Valley Citadel Club is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight.

Chapel Hill is inhospitable to The Citadel, as the Dogs fall 40-6 in the 2009 opener. We have a full recap, including postgame quotes from quarterback Bart Blanchard, and newcomer Joseph Boateng, who earned SoCon Defensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts at North Carolina. Also, two high-profile Citadel athletes have recently left the school after running afoul with the honor code. We discuss the importance of not plagiarizing; and the 21st Century tools faculty uses to detect it.