Citadel GrayLine

Spring football practice continues for the Dogs. Also, South Carolina lieutenant governor hopeful Lt. Col. Bill Connor ('90) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. Hear how this Cid grad intends to shake things up in Columbia.

Postseason play for the Bulldog basketball team! Also, Citadel head football coach Kevin Higgins comments on spring practice. Additionally, SoCon indoor track coach of the year Jody Huddleston chats with the GrayLine gang; and Taylor Gross ('96) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. Gross worked as Oliver North's radio and TV producer, before serving as a spokesman in The White House under President George W. Bush.

Former Citadel and NFL head coach Bobby Ross discusses his days as the Bulldogs skipper in the mid-'70s. Also, Jeff Hartsell has the full report on El Cid's opening loss to Samford in the SoCon basketball tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn.

SoCon coach of the year Ed Conroy ('89), as well as SoCon all-conference selection Demetrius Nelson, are interviewed on this week's show. Also, famed author Pat Conroy ('67) and his old teammate, Col. David Bornhorst ('68), comment on the incredible accomplishments of Ed Conroy and the entire Bulldog roster. Finally, Tandy Rice ('61) checks-in from Nashville, as we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of "Citadel GrayLine."

Richard Johnson ('76), the athletics director at Wofford, is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. He discusses his playing days with the Dogs; and the success Ed Conroy's litter is having in '09. Also, Jeff Hartsell discusses the Charleston.net article penned by Conroy's cousin, Pat.

U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett ('83) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. We hear about Barrett's work on Capitol Hill, and his cadet days. Also, Jeff Hartsell discusses the Basketball Bulldogs' big wins on the road at CofC and Davidson. And Fred Jordan's Diamond Dogs prepare to start the '09 season.

"Miracle On The Hudson" survivor Mark Hood ('82) describes the dramatic rescue of US Airways Flight 1549, which crashed in the Hudson River on Jan. 15. Also, Citadel basketball great Doug Bridges ('68) remembers former head hoops coach Mel Thompson, who passed away at the age of 76 on Feb. 5.

Kevin Higgins comments on the 2009 football signing class. Plus, Jeff Hartsell chimes-in with his take on this new litter of Dogs; and we get the latest info on the red-hot CItadel basketball squad.

Art Musselman ('60), a member of the famous "Blitz Kids" teams of the late '50s, is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. This weekend Musselman's jersey is being honored at The Citadel. Also, the current Dogs win three big SoCon games in a row, including a home rout of the College of Charleston. And Jeff Hartsell of the Post and Courier has the latest info on football recruiting.

The late E.B. Peebles ('39) is the Band of Gold Spotlight this week. His grandson, Bush Peebles ('90), as well as his nephew, Col. Lee Jones, share memories of this Mobile, Ala., legend. This weekend the Senior Bowl takes place in Mobile at 40,646 seat Ladd-Peebles Stadium, co-named in the Citadel graduate's honor. Also, Jeff Hartsell has the latest in recruiting news for the football team. And we get you ready for the COC-Citadel basketball game on Saturday.