Off The Mark

June 19, 2019
Coach Dan Washburn in-studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Opelika District 4 Council President Eddie Smith on the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing Dixie Youth All-Star Tournament, going over notes from last night's council meeting
Laura Lee and Daniel Chesser on the cover of this month's Auburn-Opelika Parents...added to the Wall of Fame; Youth Tournament updates; discussion on CWS
FOX Sports The Game coming to the studios July 1st; Atlanta Brave Report
Updated weather forecast from D Mark; Mayor Ron Anders (Auburn) on the Hamilton's Hotline, going over note on last night's council meeting
Auburn/Opelika populations; "Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter to south Alabama high school complaining that the school's role in the baptism of 18 student football players violated legal standards on separation of church and state" (al.com)
Any coach openings?; Craig Kimbrel pitched a game Tuesday with Iowa Cubs; Kristyna Engdahl (director of communication for Omaha's Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority) speaks on the Vandy whistler (tennessean.com)

June 18, 2019
Coach Larry Gore in-studio; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); College World Series; Atlanta Brave Report
Auburn Baseball, Tigers up against Louisville at 1 PM today; Great American Treasure Hunt
Results from Dixie All-Star Tournament; per al.com - Daphne/Baldwin County hires Kim Perry as new girls' basketball head coach, Cameron Williams will take back over the boys' soccer program, Eric Collier (Theodore head football coach) hires on Ryan Little as defensive coordinator
Video boards vs. billboards; D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; game schedules for local youth tournaments
Sponsor shout outs; audio from SEC Network on College World Series and discussion
City Council reports tomorrow; shooting incident happened during Toronto Raptors' NBA celebration; Ortiz incident in Dominican Republic; Bub on the Hamilton's Hotline, welcoming Jeff back, updates on "proposed construction"

June 17, 2019
Jeff is back from vacation; Coach Dan Washburn in-studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); review on last night's game at College World Series - Auburn vs. Mississippi State; Coach Pat Dye on the Hamilton's Hotline, how much progress the truck stop is making, comments on Auburn's game last night against Mississippi State, Eugene Lenti hired as Auburn's softball head coach, talking about the farm
Jeff tells us about his vacation; more review on College World Series game between Auburn & Mississippi State
Atlanta Brave Report
FOX Sports The Game coming soon, July 1st; piggy-backing off of Jeff's vacation, is it not bizarre of everything happening in the Dominican Republic?; D Mark gives outan updated weather forecast; recap of Dixie All-Star Tournament; Houston Manning (City of Auburn Athletic Programs Director) on the Hamilton's Hotline, giving out a rundown of the Dixie All-Star Tournament
Coach Michael Patillo (Lafayette High School) on the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about his new position as assistant principal, plans for the future, his career at Lafayette, how the Bulldogs are looking
Coach hirings and stats
Jeff asks about Rush Propst, questioning if anyone is looking to hire him as a coach; Hueytown's head football coach Scott Mansell is out, Greg Patterson is in

June 14, 2019
Coach Dan Washburn and Pastor Jeff Meyers (First Baptist Opelika) in-studio this morning; NBA Finals, Raptors defeat Warriors; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Atlanta Brave Report
Finishing up the Atlanta Brave Report; Coach Scott Sullivan on the Hamilton’s Hotline, discussing Auburn Tigers in the College World Series, Mississippi State, the turn-around time
Hyped about the College World Series this weekend
Updated weather forecast from D Mark; All-Star Tournament begins today; Bub (Distinguished Gentleman from Notasulga) on the Hamilton’s Hotline, speaking on Jeff’s absence, Annual Discover Notasulga event tomorrow
D Rock on the Hamilton’s Hotline, discussing All-Star Tournament this weekend; Terry Rosenthal (CEO of The Orthopaedic Clinic) on the Hamilton’s Hotline, updates with the clinic and preparing for Father’s Day weekend, kiosks, his predictions on the College World Series & brackets, discussion on Scott Sullivan’s conversation from earlier

June 13, 2019
D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Coach Gene Stallings on the Hamilton's Hotline, updates in life, Auburn baseball, Dabo Swinney's latest comment, buzz around college football, fundraising
Derek Lee (Director at Opelika Power Services) in-studio, talking about his recent trip to Austin, TX...College World Series; Robert on the Hamilton's Hotline, commenting on College World Series discussion, teams you might not want to go up against
Atlanta Brave Report; Sam Bailey (Director at Opelika Parks & Rec) on the Hamilton's Hotline, commenting on/adding to the Brave Report, batting averages, injury reports
FOX Sports The Game coming to the studios July 1st; D Mark gets awarded "Make a Difference" from AHSAA; updated weather forecast; All-Stars Tournament games this weekend; Ms. Lula on the Hamilton's Hotline, asking about Jeff's whereabouts, updates on the Bug Man & Happy, bets on who will win the College World Series
Great American Treasure Hunt; Trivia time; Bub (Distinguished Gentleman of Notasulga, Bug Man) on the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing Jeff's whereabouts, his take on Dabo Swinney's comment
New coach hirings; Holy Spirit Prep drops football program; more talk on College World Series

June 12, 2019
Coach Dan Washburn in-studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Auburn headed to the College World Series, congratulations to Coach Butch Thompson and the team; Coach Bart Sessions now head football coach at McAdory; Atlanta Brave Report
Discussion on R.O.M.E.O. (Retired Old Men Eating Out) with Coach Washburn; Clemson's Dabo Swinney says he feels like "Osama Bin Dabo" when he visits Alabama (usatoday.com); AHSAA competitive balance; Brad Abbott named head football coach at Maplesville High
State school board and voting on new members
What should the requirements be in order to be on the state school board?
First Baptist Opelika - Ask Jeff; updated weather forecast; Great American Treasure Hunt
Lee County Commissioner Robert Ham & Engineer for Lee County Justin Hardy in-studio, talking about the clean up progress after the tornado here in Lee County back in March
More discussion on Auburn heading to the College World Series, on Sunday against Mississippi State; conferences in the World Series
FOX Sports The Game premieres July 1st; Great American Treasure Hunt is in full swing; All-Star Tournaments this weekend

June 11, 2019
Coach Robert Maddox (former football coach at Lee-Scott Academy) in-studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); updates with Coach Maddox; year-round sports; Golden State Warriors win NBA game over Toronto Raptors last night; Summer Swing Concert Series continues tonight; Bessemer City hires Andrew Zow as new football coach
Atlanta Brave Report; sports Coach Maddox played in the past, trip down memory lane, what got him into coaching
Andy Burcham honored Brambletts as Auburn advanced to College World Series
Update on David Ortiz's 2nd surgery after getting to Boston after being shot in the Dominican Republic; Carson Wentz $128 million contract extension; Auburn headed to Omaha for the World Series...schedule; Coach Maddox's plans for the fall
Positive thoughts on Coach Butch Thompson and his team, Auburn Tigers head to World Series; AHSAA approves competitive balance system for private school sports (highschoolsports.al.com)
Thanks to Coach Maddox for coming in and covering hosting duties; Alex Mortensen back with Alabama staff as offensive analyst; sports in season around the area

June 10, 2019
Coach Dan Washburn in-studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Game 3 for AU Baseball; Atlanta Brave Report
Coach Pat Dye on the Hamilton's Hotline, difference between coaching baseball versus football, Auburn Baseball players' spotlights, the season overall, updates on Quail Hollow, SEC Baseball stats
Bub Langford calls the Hamilton's Hotline during break; Great American Treasure Hunt begins today; high school coach openings - retirements and hirings
First Baptist Church Opelika; D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; All Star Tournaments start this weekend; Great American Treasure Hunt begins today; Girls' Basketball Camp at Auburn; golf updates; Dominican Republic mishaps
Quiet period ("dead week") in high school athletics and playing multiple sports; changes in the rule book - then & now
AHSAA policies
Show wrap-up

June 7, 2019
Exciting things happening, coming up...station merges and Coaches Show, to name a couple; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Atlanta Brave Report
Game schedules for the weekend; reflecting on yesterday's interview with Coach Butch Thompson; University of Alabama Board of Trustees approves new plans for Bryant-Denny Stadium
Sam Bailey (Director at Opelika Parks & Rec) on the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing golf, Dallas Keuchel signed on with Atlanta Braves
D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; basketball coach James "J.J." Jackson has retired from Carver High School; from the watercooler, Lee-Scott looking to hire softball coach; big weekend for AU Baseball
Coach apparel; odds on Coach Nick Saban retiring & remarks; assistants with the toughest tasks in 2019; big debacle when Southern Mississippi got rid of Jeff Bauer
Terry Rosenthal (CEO of The Orthopaedic Clinic) on the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about the golf tournament, college football schedules, last year's strength of schedule rankings, New England Patriots receive their Super Bowl rings, Baseball Super Regionals
Ron Ingram (Director of Communications, AHSAA) in-studio this morning, discussing updates in the association, Elite 100 Basketball Showcase

June 6, 2019
D Mark kicks off the show with the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Coach Gene Stallings on the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing recent fundraising adventures, his daughter in Haiti, thoughts on SEC agreeing to alcohol at events, new AD at Texas A&M, R.C. Slocum, updates with his grandson at Clemson
Toronto wins over Golden State (NBA); Atlanta Brave Report; Craig Kimbrel signs with Chicago Cubs; Go Gold Bowl at Thompson beginning August 24th
Coach Butch Thompson (AU Baseball) in-studio this morning, talking about the advancement into the Super Regional, amazing jobs done by all coaches, thoughts on last week (spotlights on players) and leading into upcoming game at Chapel Hill against North Carolina
Derek Lee (Director at Opelika Power Services) in-studio this morning, commenting on how much of a great person and coach Butch Thompson is; 75th anniversary of D-Day
Continuing conversation on D-Day; Le'Veon Bell (just signed contract with the Jets) returned home to find over half a million dollars in jewelry missing and two girlfriends gone...
Super 7, contract in Tuscaloosa & Auburn; new stadiums & facilities, providing services
All-Star Tournaments coming up; Jeff's plans this weekend into next week; games this weekend