Current New Orleans Saints and former WKU offensive lineman Forrest Lamp discusses re-signing with the Saints this offseason, his journey through a NFL career, the brotherhood between former Hilltoppers in the league, how he keeps up with the Tops and his pride in the program, what it means to see WKU’s offense back in an explosive way, and his goals heading into the upcoming season.

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Former WKU quarterback and current New York Jets QB Mike White discusses his breakout NFL performance last season against the Cincinnati Bengals that led to AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, re-signing with the Jets this offseason, balancing his pro career with his family life, his impressions of WKU Football’s explosive offense and Bailey Zappe in 2021, what makes a good relationship between quarterback and coaches, Tyson Helton’s strong reputation working with QBs, and what his preparation will look like for the upcoming season.

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WKU Dance head coach Audrey McDole discusses her new role as the program’s full-time coach, the experience she gained as the program’s co-coach last year, what originally led her into dance, her background in dance coaching, what goes into a typical year with a college dance program, and what she envisions for the future of WKU Dance.

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WKU Track and Field senior Audrey Griffin discusses her work with the program as a sprinter and hurdler, adding new events this season, her passion for the 400 hurdles, her leadership role as a three-time team captain, the emotions for her as she nears the end of her competitive career, this coming week’s Hilltopper Relays at WKU, her participation in community service events in Bowling Green, and what she’s looking to accomplish over the rest of the outdoor season.

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WKU Football head coach Tyson Helton discusses starting spring practice this week, the mindset going into spring ball, the new structure of his coaching staff, the quarterback competition after the departure of star Bailey Zappe, what to expect on the defensive side of the ball, and the main things he’s looking for over the next few weeks.

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WKU Lady Topper Golf junior Sarah Arnold discusses her journey to WKU, her relationship with head coach Adam Gary, learning from some of the program’s recent veterans, earning her place in the team’s record book, the progression of her game, what it’s been like over the last two years playing through a pandemic, and hosting the Spring Break Shootout this week in Florida.

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WKU Softball fifth-year senior Bailey Curry discusses her strong start to the 2022 season, the journey that eventually led her to WKU, the master’s degree program she’s pursuing, what it’s been like to be a Hilltopper for a short time, the prior relationships she had with her new teammates, the team’s outstanding start to the season and the next steps in conference play.

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WKU Assistant Director of Development Kat Smith discusses her family’s deep ties to WKU, her time as a student-athlete on The Hill with the softball program, her professional journey back to WKU working with the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation, getting the opportunity to work as a play-by-play broadcaster this season for the softball team, the announcement of the Women’s Legacy Fund, the campaign’s ties to the 50th anniversary of Title IX, and the importance of donor support to the athletic department.

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WKU Hilltopper Basketball sophomore guard Dayvion McKnight discusses the team’s seven-game winning streak in 17 days, building chemistry and momentum through the win streak, his dominant week in helping WKU to three wins in six days, how the team dug deep to overcome a five-game losing skid, him embracing his role as a leader, the pride he takes in being an all-around player, what sold him on coming to WKU, and what he wants to see from the Hilltoppers leading into the conference tournament.

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WKU Track and Cross Country sophomore distance runner Lucy Rutherford discusses her recruiting process and decision to attend WKU, transitioning into college during a pandemic, her strong start to her college career, competing under coach Brooks LeCompte, having a close-knit group amongst the distance runners, getting to compete in the Music City Challenge, how she originally got involved in the steeplechase event, and what to expect from this week’s C-USA Indoor Championships.

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