Nick O'Malley and Herb Schribner talk about the Men's basketball team, which is trying to live up to early hype. Note: The intro song was Herb's idea. Note 2: Sorry about the buzzing noise. We're still working with the equipment.

The Daily Collegian.com Sports Podcast (Still looking for a better name) is back as Nick O'Malley sits down with Steve Levine talk hockey as the Minutemen resume play on Saturday. More importantly though, thanks to a generous donation, the podcast now has real equipment and has much improved sound quality. Listen in for the difference.

Beat writers Dan Gigliotti and Steve Levine join Nick O'Malley as they discuss the hockey team's recent success after the Minutemen disappointed with a 0-7-2 record before a 2-0-1 stretch.

Sports editor Dave Brinch and basketball writer Jay Asser come in to discuss the basketball team's impressive 7-0 start and the teams prospects for the postseason now that expectations are raised.

Nick O'Malley is joined by sports editor Adam Miller and basketball beat writer Jay Asser to preview the 2010-11 UMass men's basketball season as the three predict the Minutemens' success in coach Derek Kellogg's third season as head coach.

Nick O'Malley and beat writer Jay Asser talk about the struggling Minutemen after their poor showing at Gillette Stadium against UNH and preview their next matchup against James Madison.

Collegian Soccer Guy Herb Scribner joins Nick O'Malley to discuss the UMass men's soccer team as they head into Atlantic 10 play.

Mike Wood comes in to discuss the field hockey's team upset over No. 8 Syracuse, a 2-0 shutout. He and Nick O'Malley discuss the impact of the win and what it means in the context of the season.

Nick O'Malley is joined by football beat writers Jay Asser and Dan Gigliotti to discuss UMass' performance at Michigan and the team's expectations down the road.

Episode 1 Podcast here.