Off The Mark

April 3, 2019
Coach Dan Washburn in studio this morning; D Mark gives us the guest lineup for today and the weather forecast (brought by The Opelika Observer); Mayor Gary Fuller (Opelika) on the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing last night's city council meeting
Storybook Farm Kentucky Derby Day; Coach Matt Cimo (Auburn High Baseball) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, beating Opelika last night, highlights, breaking down Smiths Station and Central teams, remaining schedule for the season, umpires, discussing college basketball
The crew makes a special birthday call; Opelika & Auburn Soccer; Coach Evan Braun (Beauregard Baseball) on the Hamilton's Hotline, highlights on game against Brewbaker Tech, player highlights, upcoming games
D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; Mayor Ron Anders (Auburn) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, comments and discussion on Auburn & Final Four, flashbacks to attending past games, notes from last night's city council meeting
More discussion on Auburn & Final Four; trip down memory lane; Brave Report; Bill calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, has a question for Jeff and comment on the Brave Report
Wrapping up with local sports; congratulations to Coach Jim Miksis (Lee-Scott Academy) and the Warriors on the area championship

April 2, 2019
Coach Larry Gore joins the studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by The Opelika Observer); Tyler McGill (Opelika Swim Coach at Opelika Parks & Rec) talking about swimming updates & lessons
Jeff's Triathlon; Opelika Middle School Lady Bulldogs Softball; Opelika High School Baseball; Baylor Lady Bears making it to the Final Four
Bob Ibach (former Chicago Cubs PR Director) on the Hamilton's Hotline, covering his career, talking about the limited edition Wilson Final Four basketballs where all proceeds will be going towards the American Red Cross of East Alabama & Lee County Disaster Relief Fund
iHeartMedia's Annual Lee County Humane Society Family Fun Day coming up this Saturday; D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; Brave Report & highlights; Duke on the Hamilton's Hotline, disappointed in Jeff, comments on the Brave Report
End of Winter sports; thoughts and comments on Auburn Basketball & the Final Four; breakdowns reported of every team in the Final Four; JaTarvious Whitlow commented on the starting quarterback position at Auburn
Storybook Farm Kentucky Derby Day coming up in May; equestrians/jockeys; A-Days coming up; new coaches at Madison County

April 1, 2019
Coach Dan Washburn in the studio this morning; Final Four is set, congratulations to Auburn Men's Basketball; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Quail Hollow Farm; catching up with Coach Pat Dye on the Hamilton's Hotline
Discussing the Auburn Basketball game; Sam Bailey on the Hamilton's Hotline talking about frustrating parts of the game
Softball & Baseball updates
Rules and exposure; Spring sports; Soccer For A Cure this past weekend
Area Baseball updates
Big Drawdown for the Valley Rams coming up on the 26th; Brave Report; Ms. Lula calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, her (Bub the Bug Man's) predictions for the Final Four; Ben Taylor in Studio D talking about the Storybook Farm Kentucky Derby Day coming up on May 4th

March 29, 2019
Jeff gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); local sports updates & spotlights; Coach Doug Barfield joins Studio D, discussing baseball with Coach Zach Blatt (Opelika) about yesterday's game against Benjamin Russell, spotlight on players & positions, and what's next for the season
Coach Barfield's comments on Coach Nick Saban and Coach Bear Bryant's success and career, salaries, turnovers in the staff
D Mark gives us a weather forecast update; Brave Report and predictions; upcoming games
The crew talk about the AHSAA, cases, following the rules; Terry Rosenthal (CEO, The Orthopaedic Clinic) on the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing updates, reminiscing, Mike Elko at Texas A&M and his huge salary, Notre Dame facilities, Mike Avernatti in trouble with extorting Nike
Highlights from coach Doug Barfield on being a part of the Opelika community

March 28, 2019
D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Coach Gene Stallings on the Hamilton's Hotline, paying coaches, past and present coaches, updates on the ranch, what basketball he's been watching (other than Auburn of course), and his weekend plans
Nate Oats has been hired as the new Basketball coach at Alabama; the quest begins for the Atlanta Braves today/Opening Day, The Brave Report
Karen and Mike from FEMA and SBA are in studio, talking about the work involved in recovery efforts from the tornados in Lee County, new location for disaster relief, and more updates
Duke calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, giving us a Braves Report of his own, lineup and rotation; fifteen players from Alabama High Schools/Colleges will begin on the active roster today
D Rock calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, first game for Opelika Dixie Youth, update on his team, Opening Day this upcoming Saturday, team lineups, his thoughts on the Opening Day for the Major Leagues; Michael Avenatti being charged with threatening Nike
New team rankings have been released

March 27, 2019
D Mark gives us a brief rundown of today's guests and Jeff gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); congratulations to Lee-Scott Academy baseball team and Glenwood Girls' soccer team on wins; Alabama beat Auburn last night at the MAX Capital Classic; Opelika High Boys' soccer team's win over Alabama Christian; Dadeville Softball, big win last night
Robert calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, Avery Johnson is gone, potentials to take his spot, Alabama beating Auburn in baseball; Coach Dan Washburn's ROMEO group; Coach Matt Cimo (Auburn High Baseball) on the Hamilton's Hotline, giving us updates on the season so far, upcoming games, Harris County baseball team, coaches and players from Buckhorn, team from New York
Coach Bill Ferguson (Auburn High Boys' Soccer) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, giving us updates on the team as well as upcoming games, specific players, details on Soccer For A Cure and the lineups
Officer Greg Johnson (Auburn PD) joins Studio D; D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; Johnson talks about the 3rd Annual Mother/Son Date Night coming up this Friday, hosted by L.E.A.P.S.
Conversation on coaches & analysts; Mr. & Miss Basketball; spotlight on AISA players; AHSAA news and spotlighted players & schools; crossovers through districts
Councilman on the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about the weather (pollen), who would D Mark hire as Avery Johnson's replacement at University of Alabama, coach salaries, gas taxes

March 26, 2019
Jeff gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Mike Lutzenkirchen speaking at Opelika High today about the foundation's new initiative, 43 Key Seconds (spreading awareness on distracted and impaired driving); Coach Larry Gore joins the studio
Pamela Driver and David Scott (Opelika Parks & Rec/Covington Rec Department) stop by the studio, discussing registration sign-ups and upcoming events
Lacrosse; MAX Capital Classic tonight between Alabama and Auburn in Montgomery; Coach Button (Opelika High Girls' Soccer) on the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about the season so far, 1-1 in the area & 6-4 overall, Soccer For A Cure event
Municipal Park & Pepperell Branch; who will fill the Alabama coach position?; audio on NCAA Sweet 16 players
Jeff gives us an updated weather forecast; Springtime in Alabama; Rob Gronkowski retiring; Auburn University Gymnastics; Auburn University Golf
Vice President Pence coming to Alabama, additional speakers; local sports area plays
Story on Michael Avenatti; NCAA games coming up

March 25, 2019
Coach Dan Washburn in the studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by Opelika Observer); Soccer For a Cure; Auburn University Basketball wins, Avery Johnson officially out of University of Alabama
Coach Pat Dye calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about trail and horseback riding, Auburn University Basketball, NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 this Friday
Coach Matt Hendricks (Auburn High Softball) on the Hamilton's Hotline, giving us a rundown of the season, talking tournament possibilities, discussion on the team's pitching and how the team is overall
Good pitching; the best softball team(s) Coach Washburn saw
D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; local sports; Sam Bailey (Athletic Director, Opelika Parks & Rec) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to comment on Auburn University basketball & other teams/games
President Trump declared exoneration; Alabama lottery story; University of Alabama coach opening
Spring sports season; Opelika Dixie Boys registration starts up today; Rob Gronkowski announces retirement
Audio from Kentucky Derby; Commissioner gathering from yesterday; MAX Capital City Classic tomorrow in Auburn

March 22, 2019
D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR VERY OWN JEFF SASSER; we call Van to let him know about the birthday boy and some spotlight on the prize wheel that spins every weekday on 97.7 KickerFM; NCAA Basketball, Auburn University up against New Mexico State Aggies yesterday (78-77 win); University of Alabama Basketball about to have another coach, the downfall of Coach Avery Johnson
Coach Jim Miksis (Lee-Scott Academy Baseball) and daughter Lilly Claire in studio this morning, talking about the season so far and the recent Nashville trip for the team, swing simulators, prom night at Lee-Scott Academy tonight, tomorrow's game against Dominion Christian, more upcoming games
Worst counties to live in; discussion on Auburn University versus New Mexico State Aggies basketball game from yesterday and other games; Pastor Jeff Meyers (First Baptist Church Opelika) on the Hamilton's Hotline, giving us updates on life, discussing the Baylor Bears, quick update on Samaritan's Purse (this Saturday being the last day to volunteer for clean up)
Story on Robertsdale hiring former South Alabama assistant Chase Smith to lead it's football program; Jackson High School has an opening after Danny Powell's retirement from head coach of football
Jeff's plans for his birthday, looking forward to his new grandson's arrival; coaches; the bill proposed for Alabama to vote on the lottery; Coach Melissa Luellen (Auburn University Women's Golf) stops by Studio D, discussing how the team's going as far as ranking and as a whole, Evans Derby Experience this weekend, spotlight on her golfers
Sam Bailey (Director, Opelika Parks & Rec) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, comments and discussion on Auburn being favored against Kansas in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament match up

March 21, 2019
D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Town meeting for Smiths Station & Beauregard tornado survivors tonight; Hamilton's Hotline: Coach Gene Stallings taking a trip down memory lane, talking about new transfer rules, how the NCAA gets funded, top two royalties, updates on Clemson
Terry White (Environmental Services, City of Opelika) in Studio D this morning, discussion on recycling, the Green Wall, contamination, recycling awareness, Recycle Right Opelika sites
Derek Lee (Director, OPS One) visits the studio; NCAA Tournament started this week; high school sports poll rankings are out; Hamilton's Hotline: Coach Matt Cimo (Auburn High Baseball) talking about poll rankings, how break went, recent and upcoming games, their game against Benjamin Russell, Senior breakfast
Norfolk State beat Alabama in Basketball last night (80-79); comments and predictions on Auburn University's NCAA Tournament First Round coming up today against New Mexico State Aggies; NCAA brackets
Derek Lee's coaching
Local High School Baseball records and recent games