What started out as a routine story about a local theatrical troupe turned into a piece about the way a community rallied around a beloved coach with ALS.

Billy Napier met the media for the first time since his introductory press conference to discuss JMU's huge offseason recruiting haul. Plus, Shane and Catie discuss the issues surrounding the Dukes' men's basketball team and how close the JMU women are to a Sun Belt Tournament mega-bye.

Looking into the struggles for JMU's men's basketball team, another championship chase for the Dukes women and what the latest College Football Playoff news could mean for JMU going forward.

Breaking down the patterns in JMU football's transfer portal haul, including where the new Dukes are coming from and how big Billy Napier's first JMU squad looks to be at certain positions. Plus, can JMU men's and women's hoops make moves up the Sun Belt standings this week?

DN-R reporters Richard Hronik and Anya Szerzenie sit down and discuss the closing and reopening of Harrisonburg's Court Square Theater, what it means for the downtown community and how the news broke.

As Billy Napier rebuilds JMU's coaching staff and roster, Catie and Shane look at who is new, who's coming back and who is on the way out for the Dukes. Plus the ups and downs of JMU basketball midway through the season.

Daily News-Record photographer Daniel Lin discusses the craft of shooting photos for news and sports, and the responsibility of providing the visual record for historic events.

Previewing the College Football Playoff opening round game between JMU and Oregon and what the Dukes need to do in order to compete with the Big Ten powerhouse. Plus, discussing what we know about revenue sharing for JMU football and basketball.

DN-R Reporter Lori D'Angelo weighs in on the holiday season with her five favorite Christmas movies that don't get enough praise.

Catie and Shane discuss a wild weekend of JMU sports with Billy Napier introduced as the Dukes' new head football coach, not to mention the way JMU wound up in the College Football Playoff.