Inside Friartown with Bob Driscoll

Host Mike DeMars and Providence College Athletic Director Bob Driscoll discuss the men's hockey team's trip to Las Vegas, NV in which they competed in and won the Fortress Invitational Tournament.  Also, Bob and Mike discuss the ups and downs that student-athletes can experience during their season (0:00-7:24).  Mike speaks with John O'Neill, the head coach of Friars Swimming and Diving teams, about their training camp held in Puerto Rico and the experience of moving from one side of the island to the other after an earthquake (7:25-14:00).  Bob and Mike talk about the technology that is used in Friartown to help coaches and student-athletes (14:01-20:29).  Mike sits down with former soccer play Nick Sailor, who was hired as the Director of Training and Education for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, to discuss his role in the athletic department and the #FriarsinBlack social media campaign that will run throughout the month of February(20:30-24:17).   Bob talks about the success that the student-athletes had in the classroom during the fall semester and credits the academic support staff for helping the student-athletes excel (24:18-31:41). 

FEATURING: Bob Driscoll
GUESTS: John O'Neil, Nick Sailor
HOSTED BY: Mike DeMars

Host Mike DeMars and Providence College Athletic Director Bob Driscoll discuss the men's soccer team's run in the NCAA Tournament, what gave Bob confidence in hiring Craig Stewart to be the head coach for the Men's Soccer team and the amount of communication between Bob and the coaches during the off-season (0:00-3:46).  Mike speaks with Jim Crowley, the head coach of Friars Women's Basketball, about the differences between the A-10 Conference and the BIG EAST, the team's experience at Late Night Madness and his expectations for this season (3:47-9:17).  Bob and Mike talk about fundraising in college athletics and how personal relationships play a key role  (9:18-13:42).  Mike interviews former basketball player John Linehan who talks about his professional career, why he got into coaching and his favorite memories from his time at Providence College (13:43-20:21).   Bob talks about scheduling games and practices around finals week.  Also, Bob tells Mike about the best gifts he ever received for Christmas (20:22-26:17). 

FEATURING: Bob Driscoll
GUESTS: Jim Crowley, John Linehan
HOSTED BY: Mike DeMars

Host Mike DeMars and Providence College Athletic Director Bob Driscoll discuss a recent announcement by the NCAA and talk about fall sports playing in the post-season while the winter sports start up (0:00-4:26).  Mike speaks with former Friar point guard Kyron Cartwright about playing in the BIG EAST Championship game in Madison Square Garden and how his professional career is going overseas. (4:27-8:06).  Bob and Mike talk about recruiting and how it has changed over the years.  Bob shares a story about why Berkeley, CA may not be the right city for everyone  (8:07-12:29).  Mike sits down the the Head Coach of the Friars' Men's Soccer team, Craig Stewart to chat about the characteristics that he looks for in student-athletes and what his expectations for the team are this season (12:30-15:50).   Bob and Mike share their favorite Thanksgiving stories and talk about what they are thankful for (15:51-20:08). 

FEATURING: Bob Driscoll
GUESTS: Kyron Cartwright, Craig Stewart
HOSTED BY: Mike DeMars

Host Mike DeMars and Providence College Athletic Director Bob Driscoll discuss the new strategic plan for the athletic department (0:00-6:40).  Mike speaks with hockey hall of famer Cammi Granato about her time at Providence College, her experience leading up to the 1998 Winter Olympics and her job as a pro scout for the new NHL franchise in Seattle (6:41-11:51).  Bob and Mike examine the passing of California Law SB206 which would allow student-athletes to profit from their likeness and sign with an agent while maintaining their eligibility (11:52-18:17).  Mike chats with Diane Madl, the head coach of the Friars' field hockey team about the team's challenging non-conference schedule, what characteristics she looks for while recruiting student-athletes and the origin of the team motto "DASH" (18:18-22:18).  Bob reflects on the impact that current Providence College President Fr. Shanley has had on Friars athletics and shares his excitement on the announcement of Fr. Sicard being named the next president for the school (22:19-25:24). Bob and Mike share their favorite Halloween stories (25:25-28:49). 

FEATURING: Bob Driscoll
GUESTS: Cammi Granato, Diane Madl
HOSTED BY: Mike DeMars

Host Mike DeMars and Providence College Athletic Director Bob Driscoll recap the 2018-2019 season in Friartown and then discuss what to expect from the Friars in the 2019-2020 season and beyond (0:00-7:19).  Mike speaks with Sam Lopes, the head coach of the women's soccer team, about the team's "We not Me" mantra.  Coach Lopes shares what he has learned from his team through non-conference play and talks about the Friars' talented goalkeeper, senior Shelby Hogan (7:20-11:26).  Bob and Mike preview the upcoming Providence College Homecoming Weekend which includes Late Night Madness at The Dunk featuring the men's and women's basketball teams and includes performances by Red Panda, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and John Legend (11:27-15:36).  Mike catches up with Friar Hall of Fame runner Keith Kelly, the 2000 NCAA Cross Country Champion.  Keith reveals what made him choose Providence College and what he has been up to since his days in Friartown (15:37-23:15).  With UConn coming back to the BIG EAST, Bob discusses what it means for the Friars (23:15-30:05). 

FEATURING: Bob Driscoll
GUESTS: Sam Lopes, Keith Kelly
HOSTED BY: Mike DeMars