Off The Mark

May 21, 2019
Coach Larry Gore and Laura Lee Chesser (Opelika Parks & Rec) in-studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); updates on APD Officer Webb Sistrunk in recovery, our thoughts and prayers still go out to those affected by this tragedy; Laura Lee discusses upcoming events in the area, Summer Swing Concert Series, Noon Tunes
Suspect behind the shooting in Auburn has been taken into custody; games broadcasting today; basketball is over, summaries
Audio from Auburn Mayor Ron Anders at yesterday's press conference; Atlanta Brave report
D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; Opelika Officer Kyle Burdette in-studio this morning, talking about Youth Camp beginning next Tuesday
All eyes on baseball in Birmingham today; Officer Burdette's thoughts on the Opelika Spring game from last week; Basketball Breaking News: Trendon Watford leaving Alabama
Alabama's Deonte Wood now at Jacksonville State University; Reuben Foster has a torn ACL
Golf discussion

May 20, 2019
Breaking news overnight: shooting of three APD officers, one being fatal, our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected; Coach Pat Dye on the Hamilton's Hotline, comments and discussion on the Auburn shooting from Sunday night, Jimmy Rane Foundation honored Coach Dye over the weekend, trip down memory lane
News continuing to roll in over last night's shooting in Auburn, audio from press conference and updated reporting
Atlanta Brave report
D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); High School graduations this week; congratulations to Coach Matt Hendricks and the Auburn High Softball team for advancing to the semi finals; Cathy Gafford (Jean Dean Rif) in-studio this morning, talking about the Ride the Read coming up June 1st, honoring Lynn Grimes; Mayor Ron Anders (City of Auburn) on the Hamilton's Hotline, speaking on the shooting Sunday night in Auburn, losing the life of APD Officer William Buechner in the line of duty, offering updates on both APD Officers Webb Sistrunk and Evan Elliott
Cathy Gafford gives us more details on the Ride to Read by Jean Dean Rif and Kiwanis...how to register, what all to expect at the event, more on the meaning behind the event
Softball and Baseball action
High School Baseball Championship standings; Laura Lee Chesser (Opelika Sportsplex) on the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing upcoming events

May 17, 2019
Coach Joe Wilson and Derek Lee (Opelika Power Services) in-studio this morning; history lesson on Coach and Derek's background; Auburn (baseball) lost to LSU last night, more discussion on the sport of baseball itself
D-Rock on the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about coaching the Orioles, the lead championship and rundown of the tie-breaker game, recognizing other coaches; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Robert on the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about SEC West baseball, last night's Vanderbilt/Kentucky game and stats, standings, and MLB
AHSAA Baseball & Softball updates & brackets; Opelika High hires a new softball coach (Randy Belyeu)
Bessemer City "cleaned house" on football coaches; Atlanta Brave Report; Coach Erik Speakman (Opelika High football) on Jeff Sasser's Hotline (due to bad weather cutting out phone lines), talking about tonight's spring game against Valley, normal game except for kicking, the 9 days preparation, position battling
CEO Terry Rosenthal (Orthopaedic Clinic) on the Hotline, Johnny Mark Stallings Award given to Brian Kelley, Austin Riley brought up by the Braves to fill-in for Josh Donaldson, Auburn High in Softball playoffs
Leeds looking for a new football coach; John L. Mitchell on the Hotline, wanting to talk to Coach Wilson about D Mark & Jeff coming through the same program

May 16, 2019
D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Coach Gene Stallings on the Hamilton's Hotline, updates in Texas, fundraising events
Bob Harris (President of Kiwanis Club) & Malcolm Prather (premiere member) & Diane Brennan Knapp (member and former radio enthusiast) in-studio this morning for "Kiwanis On The Air", breaking down the mission and history behind the organization, recognizing sponsors
Continuing "Kiwanis On The Air", learning about Diane Brennan Knapp's career in radio and psychiatric nursing and Malcolm's experience in the Korean War and being on stage with Marilyn Monroe
Opelika Spring Game against Valley tomorrow; continuing "Kiwanis On The Air", mentioning sponsors, projects tackled by Kiwanis, how many members the organization has and how new members can join
D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; Auburn & Central Softball; Judge Russell Bush & Mary Roberson (Lee County Circuit Clerk) in-studio this morning; continuing "Kiwanis On The Air"
Conversation with Judge Bush and Diane continues; recognizing sponsors for "Kiwanis On The Air"; Richard LaGrand joins the studio; more projects discussed through Kiwanis

May 15, 2019
Coach Dan Washburn in-studio this morning; Happy Birthday to Doctor Wadsworth; weather forecast brought to us by the Opelika Observer; coach hiring announcement; Coach Matt Johnson (new head football coach of the Beulah Bobcats) on the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about the new position, plans for the season in preparation, discussing his background and career, rundown of Spring season, working with other coaches and transitions
Auburn and Central Baseball; Auburn High girls golf wins second straight Class 7A state championship; Coach Randy Belyeu (new head softball coach at Opelika High School) on the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about "coming home", his career, review on his life in general and as a coach, "why Opelika", plans for his career at Opelika, rundown of his arrival and plans for the team during the summer, any ideas on assistant coaches
TR Miller High School hires Brent Hubbert from Maplesville
D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; Coach Brent Hubbert (new head football coach at T.R. Miller High) on the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing his 15-year career, transitioning, "recharging the battery", talking about his kids in sports
Atlanta Brave Report; Sam on the Hamilton's Hotline, would love D Mark to come clean and admit he's a Brave-hater, more discussion and comments on the Brave report; Auburn and Central to the playoffs
AHSAA in Montgomery, state championships; congratulations to two Opelika athletes; Councilman calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing Mars Hill Bible High School athletics, classifications

May 9, 2019
Coach Dan Washburn in-studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by The Opelika Observer); sending out thoughts and prayers to Mayor Ron Anders and his family; Coach Gene Stallings on the Hamilton's Hotline, updates on life, hockey, tournaments and benefit tournaments, his coversation with Sarah Patterson - long-time Gymnastics coach, Alabama coaches
Coach Steve Savarese (AHSAA Executive Director) on the Hamilton's Hotline, inducted into the sports Hall of Fame, spring sports, Choccolocco Park in Oxford, future plans in facilities
"We in here talking about...practice"; Derek Lee (Opelika Power Services) in-studio this morning; local sports news, including softball - 7 area teams fighting for state title
D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; Derek Lee's opinion on the disqualification at Kentucky Derby; Atlanta Brave Report
Alabama Lottery Bill update (questions, comments, concerns); Bub (Distinguished Gentleman of Notasulga) on the Hamilton's Hotline, comments on the Kentucky Derby and the disqualification, softball, instant replay, lottery bill discussion, "Alabama is the fifth most federally contracted state"
Audio of Michael Buffer - discussing boxing

May 8, 2019
Mayor Gary Fuller and Coach Dan Washburn in-studio this morning; Jeff brings in the "first place in low net" from yesterday; LPGA in May; notes from last night's Opelika City Council Meeting
Keeping up with city business; Atlanta Brave Report; Kentucky Derby
Mind games; Coach Washburn's conversation with Coach Savarese; Atlanta pitcher
Noon Tunes today; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by The Opelika Observer); Spring training; news out of Athens, AL on "Manly Mondays" by Coach Cody Gross - the importance of first impressions and life lessons; Auburn Golf; school shooting in Colorado
Top Ten Baseball standings; SEC Softball games towards the tournament today & standings
FOX Sports Radio beginning July 1st; Coach Savarese coming on the show tomorrow morning

May 7, 2019
Coach Larry Gore in-studio this morning, talking about his weekend; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by The Opelika Observer); Coach Gore's take on the Kentucky Derby, horse disqualified after crossing the finish line; Laura Lee Chesser (Opelika Parks & Rec) on the Hamilton's Hotline, updates on the family, Summer Swing Concert Series starts up tonight, Noon Tunes continues tomorrow, tumbling registration coming up this month
NBA playoffs; Atlanta Brave Report; Jeff Sasser on the Hamilton's Hotline, why he's not in-studio this morning, heading over to the Grand Nationals, review on the Braves from last night; Spring football, Auburn University Golf
Coach Tina Deese (Opelika Middle School Softball) on the Hamilton's Hotline, team has made it to the sub-states, Choccolocco Park in Oxford, rundown on players, moving the lineup around during the season, how many years she's coached and retirement, how much coaching has changed within her career
Updated weather forecast by D Mark; Coach Gore's trip to the beach and a few detours to watch some sporting events; video replay to be used in the 2019 SEC Softball Tournament
Audio on the SEC Softball Tournament and top picks; team color changes; Auburn/Alabama Baseball game last weekend, Auburn wins 17-7; Andy Burcham (play-by-play voice for Auburn University Sports) on the Hamilton's Hotline, first game Rod Bramblett and himself had done together this season, SEC Network , ins-and-outs of aspects in his career, discussing soccer
What's up with the Mississippi State Bulldogs; more on Spring football and training

May 6, 2019
D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by The Opelika Observer); National Runners Month; excited about Super 7 in December; AHSAA baseball this weekend, track, Alabama/Auburn Baseball game, Atlanta Brave Report
Audio from Kentucky Derby, "War of Will" disqualified after crossing the finish line; softball
Coach Pat Dye on the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about his weekend, updates on life, family, and Quail Hollow Gardens, Kentucky Derby
D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; results are in for AHSAA track meets
Audio of Coach Melissa Luellen (Auburn Lady Golf) talking about today's NCAA Regional at Saugahatchee Country Club; how is Jeff's golf game, Top Golf; Dabo Swinney and the college basketball trial
Ms. Lula on the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about the Kentucky Derby, NASCAR
Local sports camps this Spring/Summer, registration now open

May 3, 2019
D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by The Opelika Observer); local sports; Coach Matt Hendricks (Auburn High Softball) on the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing format in regionals, pitching in last night's game, tournament this week, player spotlights
Bob (Mrs. Storey's Dairy Bar) on the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing Jeff falling in the pool, getting the story straight, Top Golf
Audio of "bad tweets"; area baseball playoffs from yesterday
D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast, nasty weather for Kentucky Derby this weekend; Jeff's masterpiece from Junior High; Daniel Moore, artist of the sports memorabilia, inducted into the Hall of Fame last weekend and sent D Mark a gift; Atlanta Brave Report; Caller on the Hamilton's Hotline, wanting to know more about Jeff falling in the pool and questions on his artwork
Terry Rosenthal (CEO, Orthopaedic Clinic) on the Hamilton's Hotline, we're still discussing Jeff's pool incident, Spring sports, Coach Nick Saban's hip surgery & modern-day medicine, healthy recovery for any injuries with travel ball coming up
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