Off The Mark

Part One
Wednesday, July 31st, 2019
Coach Dan Washburn in studio this morning, talking about the "proposed consolidation of schools" and thoughts on the subject; Atlanta Brave Report
Congratulations to Coach Adam Johnson, new Athletic Director at Beulah High School; Jeff is given a quick test; Phillip on the Hamilton's Hotline has a question for Coach Washburn
Jeff gives us the weather forecast, brought by the Opelika Observer; review of last night's Pittsburgh & Cincinnati fight in the dugout
More discussion on Bruce Pearl and the NCAA penalties; discussing Chase Smith as new Orange Beach football coach, breakdown of other coaches in the same region

Grasping the NCAA penalties and what Bruce Pearl had to say; Alabama and Wisconsin playing in 2020; Atlanta Braves lost last night; Falcons prepare for pre-season football; Jeff brings up excerpts from Media Days in Birmingham
High School Coaches show begins August 21st; Piedmont High School's head football Coach Steve Smith celebrating his birthday today; Super 7 coaches; Coach Steve Smith's record at Piedmont and overall; Pike County crash update; schools starting back up; when will NASCAR catch on?...Tony Stewart gets into a fight; Notasulga Councilman on the Hamilton's Hotline, comments on this morning's Atlanta Brave Report, 16-year-old wins $3 million from playing Fortnite...very rarely do you see kids outside these days
Recap from the show this morning; Jeff voices his opinion on people's voting process; Los Angeles Dodgers bench Joc Pederson after failing to hustle on a ground ball
Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Tailgate Luncheon on August 9th; Film Festival in Lanett August 16th & 17th; Auburn High's Coach Adam Winegarden releases "Lessons from the Goalpost" book; new turf; Coach Adam Winegarden on the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing his book and the goal behind writing it, how people can get their hands on it, getting ready to start up on Monday heading into a new school year/football season

Part One
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
D Mark gives us the guest lineup for today's show; Atlanta Brave Report; story on Bruce Pearl and his comments towards the NCAA penalties, Donny B steps into the studio to comment on the investigation
Bill Ferguson new head soccer coach at Auburn High School; Auburn Takedown Wrestling Club; Sportsplex Tri for Kids; Coach Cody Flournoy updates; fans of teams
Laura Lee Chesser from Opelika Parks & Rec in studio to give us am update on family, talking about the state swim meet, updates on the new pickleball court, celebrating the 10th anniversary, and a run down of events happening at the sportsplex
Alabama Secretary of State, John Merrill, in studio this morning...discussing Hillcrest, recruitment, learning more about John and his career
John is running for Senate, he breaks down the decision to do so, the importance of having the president's support, talking about his speech from last week and the comment he made at the banquet

June 28, 2019
Story time & shout-out from Jeff; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought to us by the Opelika Observer); Freedom Celebration in Opelika on July 3rd, Auburn Independence Celebration on the 4th of July; Atlanta Brave Report
FOX Sports The Game kicks off on Monday, July 1st; athletic cuts at Auburn University
Alabama legalizes daily fantasy sports, including DraftKings; Great American Treasure Hunt Jolly Roger Remote today at Lynch Nissan of Auburn from 4-6 PM
Updated weather forecast from D Mark; Johnny Jones (Lynch Nissan of Auburn) in-studio this morning, talking about the latest technology in Nissan and deals, location on where to find them
Updates and stats in Baseball
High School coaches - any updates; Mike Manns on the Hamilton's Hotline, asking about the new FOX Sports The Game station, Smitty Grider as new football coach at Dothan High
High School Media Days coming up at the end of July; principal search ongoing; trip down memory lane; Great American Treasure Hunt

June 27, 2019
Coach Gene Stallings on the Hamilton's Hotline, big weekend plans in Montana, football updates, paying for college and scholarships, his thoughts on the president's new policy to allow athletes in military academy to play sports after graduating, presidential changes during his coaching career, Thomas Varner
AHSAA searching for 2021 state HS basketball tournament site...Jeff has some questions
FOX Sports The Game kickoff on Monday, July 1st; AHSAA releases annual report
Continuing discussion on AHSAA annual report; Great American Treasure Hunt
Missing Derek Lee today; World Series and picks; NCAA tightens transfer guidelines
Coach Jamie DuBois (Central High School football) on the Hamilton's Hotline, updates on the Red Devils, 7-on-7 drills, keeping things in perspective in training and practice, schedule for July through August, updates on the family
All-Star updates and tiers; request from D Rock; Elite 100
Show wrap-up

June 26, 2019
Coach Dan Washburn in-studio this morning; Happy Birthday, Coach Daniel! D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought to us by the Opelika Observer); College World Series updates; Atlanta Braves Report
Wrapping up the Atlanta Brave Report; conversation on the Mike Hubbard conviction; Great American Treasure Hunt; Kevin Tudhope (Baumhower's) on the Hamilton's Hotline giving updates on family and work, all-day benefit towards fallen first responders and Officer William Buechner's family
Pastor Jeff Meyers (First Baptist Opelika) on the Hamilton's Hotline to help D Mark out and pulling him out from under the bus
FOX Sports The Game kickoff on Monday; trip down memory lane; D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; 7-on-7 drills...importance of hydration, calling plays on the sidelines, football evolving
Oklahoma State's latest Basketball staff addition - Cade Cunningham (assistant); more on football evolution
Beauregard High principal retiring, the search for a replacement; Opelika school boards renews contracts for five principals; all star voting
Bub Langford on the Hamilton's Hotline, closing out the show

June 25, 2019
Laura Lee Chesser (Public Relations Coordinator at Opelika Parks & Rec) in-studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Laura Lee talks about the Freedom Celebration coming up next Wednesday, July 3rd at Opelika High School Track...HUGE fireworks display planned (shoutout to The Orthopaedic Clinic)...celebrating Opelika Parks & Rec 10 Year Anniversary next month, Laura Lee gives us a sneak peek at what to expect...updates on the new Pickleball area
Head football Coach Robert Johnson (Lee-Scott Academy) in-studio, gives us a rundown of his career, what brought him to Lee-Scott, prepping and excited for the upcoming season
Coach Johnson settling into the area, more on preparation for the season, plans on offense and philosophies, special teams
FOX Sports The Game begins July 1st; D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; Atlanta Brave Report; Coach Johnson talks about his supporting staff and more on the upcoming season
Great American Treasure Hunt; Beulah hires Michael Courson as head baseball coach; Gardendale tight end receives scholarship to Stanford; Duke on the Hamilton's Hotline, Atlanta Braves doing something new this year
Meeting all the local coaches; Miss Lula on the Hamilton's Hotline, congratulating Robert Langford on being hired as Lafayette's new head baseball coach, discussing her plans for the Fourth of July, hotdog eating contests, headed to play golf with Coach Washburn; Elite 7 on 7
Closing out the show...brief discussion on painting the roads...Route 66 at Monkey Park tonight for Summer Swing Concert Series

June 24, 2019
Coach Dan Washburn in-studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Dr. Steven Leath out as President of Auburn University, Dr. Jay Gogue recommended as interim; Atlanta Brave Report
Coach Pat Dye on the Hamilton's Hotline, taking care of business on the tree farm, horticulture, comments on Leath and Gogue at AU, the process on Coach Dye's career
Coach Washburn headed to Indianapolis next week for NFHSA, 100th Anniversary Celebration; Josh Donaldson eligible one of three to start in MLB All-Star game on July 9th; Elite 100; Arnold Patillo on the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about the new FOX Sports The Game format beginning July 1st, updates on local sports
Great American Treasure Hunt; Top 10 Performers at Elite 100
Coach Tina Deese new softball coach at Lee-Scott Academy; Youth tournament updates

June 21, 2019
Coach Robert Johnson (Lee Scott Academy) in-studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Dixie Youth updates, congratulations to Coach Nicky Tidwell and the Opelika 9 & 10 YO Minor League Baseball Team, heading to state tournament, rundown of rosters
College World Series updates; Atlanta Brave Report; pull-back on attack to Iran; airshow
Traditional Baseball (11 & 12 YO); Great American Treasure Hunt
Royal Ascot 2019; D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; discussion on MLB; commentary on the entourage coming through for the Royal Ascot; Tommy Prince (Assistant Coach with Dixie Youth) on the Hamilton's Hotline, giving a rundown of the tournament
Jeff gives an update on life with his grandson; Terry Rosenthal (CEO of The Orthopaedic Clinic) on the Hamilton's Hotline, comments & discussion on College World Series, titles, comments on Auburn's run
Jamie Lee (AHS Coaches & Athletic Directors Association) on the Hamilton's Hotline, big weekend with basketball: Elite 100 Showcase in Birmingham, nominations/picking process
Closing out the show

June 20, 2019
D Mark starts the show with the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Coach Gene Stallings on the Hamilton's Hotline, bad weather down in Texas recently, radio shows Coach appears on, update on football in his neck of the woods, coach spotlights
Kudos to Coach Gene Stallings and Pat Dye; Jeff & D Mark take a trip down memory lane about newspaper and local content
Derek Lee (OPS-Director) in-studio, welcoming Jeff back; Opelika Ozone lost, Auburn Ozone won (Youth Tournament), updates on game schedule, what's next; Great American Treasure Hunt
Royal Ascot 2019; Atlanta Brave Report
Batting technique and field setups; audio of Coach Butch Thompson (AU Baseball) on recap of final game in College World Series
Top 20 College Football Most Valuable Teams by Forbes; supporting athletic facilities for football