Off The Mark

March 5, 2019
Coach Larry Gore and Tyler McGill (Opelika Parks & Rec/Head Swim Coach) update on new baby; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); Tyler talks about swim school, upcoming swim events and learning opportunities (children and adults), how he started in swimming, how it's never too late to learn how to swim and fall in love with the water, and USA Swim
Local Track meet results; Coach Gore comments on the tornado here in Lee County from last Sunday; Coach Greg Williams (Auburn University Equestrian) joins Studio D, commenting on the tornado in Lee County, taking care of business at SMU, big wins over the season, upcoming match with UGA on Friday
D Mark gives us an updated weather forecast; AU Baseball & AU Basketball; audio from Governor Kay Ivey during yesterday's press conference with Lee County EMA on Sunday's tornado
Coach Pat Dye calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about the tragedies in Lee County from the tornado, AU sports

March 4, 2019
News on the tornado in Lee County that came through yesterday; Coach Dan Washburn in the studio this morning; Chief John McCarron (Opelika Police) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to comment on the tragedy through the tornado, volunteers coming in from surrounding states to help out, stats on the tornado and the areas/roads affected the most, and what people can do to help out; school closings in Lee County
Audio from Sheriff Jay Jones at press conference this morning; Pastor Jeff Meyers (First Baptist Church in Opelika) on the Hamilton's Hotline, updates on what people can do to help, and where to send donations to.
Local Basketball, 14 champions
SEC

D Mark previews guests for today's show; HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY, J MARK!; weather forecast (brought by the Opelika Observer); congratulations to Auburn High for a great basketball season; Trip and Chad (Encore Rehabilitation) in the studio to talk about National Athletic Trainers Month, helping with the AHSAA Basketball Tournament, transition of treatment
Coach Duke Smith (Auburn High Golf) and Dave King inside Studio D this morning, King Ford dealership, the passing of and remembering Joe King, Joe King Memorial Golf Tournament
Junior Morgan (Opelika Lions Club) stops by Studio D; Opelika Lions Club Pancake Day on March 9th; new memberships; commentary on Opelika Lady Bulldogs game tomorrow and Auburn High's loss yesterday but great season; Georgia High School Football vent page and job board
Terry Rosenthal (CEO of The Orthopaedic Clinic) dials in on the Hamilton's Hotline, updates at the clinic, upcoming spring sports

Coach Dan Washburn in the studio this morning; down memory lane with D Mark; breaking news: Mark Rose is the new coach at Russell County (appearing later); D Mark gives us the weather forecast (Opelika Observer); what's going on at the BJCC today? Opelika Basketball, scores and pairings from around the AHSAA in Basketball; Coach Courtney Pritchett (Auburn High Girls Basketball) on the Hamilton's Hotline cheering on Opelika at the 6A Semifinals, itinerary and preparation for Auburn High Girls Basketball for their trip to Birmingham for tomorrow's game in 7A Final 4
AHSAA does a great job with accommodations for travelling teams; highlights over Opelika High Baseball game against Wetumpka yesterday; Coach Mark Rose (new head football coach for Russell County) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about his new position and his excitement over it, a look back over his career, the challenge at Russell County, and what's his first move as the new coach?
Story on Colquitt County high school football coach Rush Propst's suspension, conversation on his coaching career, Georgia Professional Standards Commission; Lee-Scott Academy soccer
Coach Duke Smith (Auburn High Golf) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about the 19th Annual Joe King Memorial Golf Tournament coming up; Opelika Invitational track meet this weekend; Auburn University Men's Basketball game against Georgia tonight; GA Tech moving five home football games to Mercedes-Benz Stadium; Robert on the Hamilton's Hotline, discussing transgender high school athletes controversy with "unfair advantages", D Mark changing the subject towards Alabama basketball
Audio of report on MLB Pitch Camp; Trinity Tennis team advanced to finals and semi-finals; Catcher Brian McCann returning to Atlanta Braves; Arnold Patillo on the Hamilton's Hotline on high school baseball season

Coach Larry Gore in the studio this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (Opelika Observer); Coach Jeff Graba (Auburn University Gymnastics) in Studio D this morning, talking about latest meets/wins, how the team is doing, Texas Woman's University, upcoming meet against University of Alabama this Friday in Tuscaloosa, competitions and the SEC, the goal on the road, and more.
Discussing the athletics behind Gymnastics; highlighting Final 4 Basketball games this week; Coach Devin Booth (Opelika High Ladies Basketball) on the Hamilton's Hotline serving up a rundown of the team and how they're doing as far as preparation for the 6A Final 4 Tournament, what AHSAA does to help prepare the team, the Final 4 meeting last weekend, and looking back at their game against Carver -- comparing expectations to tomorrow's game.
What happened to Coach Gore's cell phone; results from the first round of the Final Four on Monday
Jeff Jerkins (Bubba's Medicine Shop) on the Hamilton's Hotline talking about any sickness spreading around, O Town Ice Cream; North-South All-Star Football game; Russell County hiring a new coach today
Coach Dan Washburn comes in to join Studio D; D Mark gives us an updated 5-day weather forecast; applause and congratulations to Coach Devin Booth (Opelika High Ladies Basketball); AHSAA vs Davenport case update, AHSAA lawyer Jim Williams
Southeastern Conference referee Anthony Jordan "didn't mean to show any favoritism towards any school" over social media post, following controversy; Alabama and West Virginia have decided on home-and-home football series
Kentucky Derby race begins; Georgia vs Auburn football game moving to October rather than later in the season; Ben Taylor stops in to talk about the Auburn Chili Cook-off this weekend, benefiting Storybook Farm
More on Auburn moving the game against Georgia to October

D Mark starts off the show with the weather forecast; lineup of guests for this week; Baseball season so far for local high schools; Final 56 Basketball tomorrow; Auburn Ladies Basketball win against Missouri yesterday
Coach Pat Dye calls into the Hamilton's Hotline giving us the updates on the tree farm in Notasulga with the back-and-forth weather, Auburn University hiring Coach McGriff, meeting up with Coach Gene Stallings last week, and discussing big wins for Auburn University sports this past weekend
Back with Coach Dye talking about the Auburn and Opelika High School Ladies Basketball in the Final 56, catching a Baseball game, Auburn University Athletic Director Allen Greene talking about a new football facility
Coach Matt Hendricks (Auburn High Softball) on the Hamilton's Hotline discussing how things are with the team this year so far, spotlight on a few players and seniors, upcoming games and tournament
D Mark talks about how we can hear/watch the Basketball tournament and the big news D Mark found out over the weekend
An updated weather forecast from D Mark; Southeastern Championships; Birmingham Iron undefeated; Lacrosse; ant hills; Dustin Johnson wins 2019 WGC-Mexico; the caddy debacle between Matt Kuchar and David Ortiz; Bryce Harper meeting with Dodgers
Coach Jim Miksis (Lee-Scott Academy Baseball Coach) on the Hamilton's Hotline giving us updates on the family, the team so far this season, what's "fresh and new" at Lee-Scott Academy, clay shoot at Auburn Oaks, upcoming games, his coaching career so far, and spotlight on some players/seniors
Director Jamie Lee (Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association) on the Hamilton's Hotline, live from the BJCC, giving us a visual of new flooring at the BJCC, directions/traffic to the venue and parking
Politics; Bob Godsey as new football coach at Madison Academy; more on staffing coaches locally

D Mark gives us the weather forecast; Basketball Regionals are finished, moving on to the Final Four playoffs next week in Birmingham; AHSAA vs Davenport case updates
Auburn University Baseball playing Central Florida this weekend; Coach Evan Braun (Beauregard Baseball) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to go over this season's team, the senior class, and the upcoming season as a whole.
Pastor Jeff Meyers (First Baptist Church Opelika) joins the studio this morning; discussing soccer and lacrosse
Bowling is brought up in conversation; University of Alabama has hired two more new coaches; opinions on Nick Saban and his coaching staff; Derek Lee (Director at Opelika Power Services) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, trying to talk Pastor Jeff into becoming a coach, discussing Rec League Basketball, updates going on at Opelika Power Services, Jeff changing his shoe branding from Nike to Reebok; Nike stocks go down
Terry Rosenthal (CEO of The Orthopaedic Clinic) on the Hamilton's Hotline, brought into the conversation about bowling, Handley Basketball, teams advancing to the Final Four, spring sports, Terry's take on SEC Basketball and Nike stock going down, and talk on Grant Williams
Pastor Jeff Meyers gives us a quick rundown of events coming up at First Baptist Church Opelika

D Mark gives us the weather forecast; Coach Gene Stallings calling into the Hamilton's Hotline
Coach Gene Stallings shares with us the story of Hugs Cafe in McKinney, TX (the mission of Hugs is to enhance the lives of adults with special needs through training and employment), and discussing the University of Alabama coaching staff
James Cooper (Western Sizzlin) joins the show this morning; more discussion on coaching staff and coordinators; Auburn University Men's Basketball game against Arkansas from yesterday; Coach Malzahn announced Wesley McGriff coming to rejoin Auburn University coaching staff as defensive assistant; Auburn University Baseball win against Alabama A&M yesterday
Coach Bruce Pearl (Auburn University Men's Basketball) interview from ESPN; update on the AHSAA vs Davenport case
Auburn High and Opelika High Basketball teams in the Final Four; D Mark goes over Basketball pairings
James Cooper talks about what's going on at Western Sizzlin (Kids' Night every Thursday, buffet until 4 PM); Trip Garner (Encore Rehabilitation) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline and talks about Basketball regional games, comparing venues, upcoming Final Four next week, and Jeff gets some training advice from Trip; updates on local High School sports
Discussing Georgia and Mississippi State Basketball game from yesterday and the bizarre ending of the game
James Cooper brings up March Madness; salary of college football assistant coaches
Councilman Bub calls into the Hamilton's Hotline, talking about the shooting incident involving the officer from the Auburn Police Department from last week, updates going on in Notasulga, opinions on college coach staffing and games

Coach Washburn joins the show this morning; thoughts and prayers go out to Joe Jackson; D Mark gives us the weather forecast; Mayor Gary Fuller (City of Opelika) calls into the Hamitlon's Hotline to speak on yesterday's voting day, the Opelika Lady Bulldogs winning their game against Carver and moving onto Birmingham next week, and discussing last night's city council meeting
Coach Courtney Pritchett (Auburn High Lady Basketball) calls into the Hamitlon's Hotline to talk about their win against Central and moving on to the Final Four, details on yesterday's game, and Coach Washburn gives Coach Pritchett a piece of advice.
Mark Jones (Director of Officials AHSAA) on the Hamilton's Hotline, going down memory lane with Coach Washburn, discussing his retirement as Director of Officials AHSAA, and the experience behind officiating.
Jeff talks about his neighbor, Junior; Texas A&M beat the University of Alabama Basketball team (65 - 56); standings in SEC Basketball
Jeff goes through the list of the Top 10 SEC Running Backs; AHSAA vs Davenport case updates
The two-year investigation on Tim Donaghy (former referee of NBA) on fixing games
Wrapping up the show with some last minute local High School Basketball scores and upcoming games

Coach Larry Gore joins in on the show this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast; updates from Coach Gore; local High School Baseball; Coach Devin Booth (Opelika High School Ladies Basketball) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about regional games and the road leading up until today's playoff game against Carver, team player stats, comments made by the head coach of Carver before the game, and the experience at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery.
Becky Brown and Daniel Chesser come in to talk about voting day (renewing tax measures that support Auburn, Opelika, and Lee County school systems), discussing the tax renewal, multiple measures as voting options, and where to go vote. Mayor Ron Anders (City of Auburn) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline adds in on today's election, and the Auburn officer shooting last Friday.
The statement NBA official Tim Donaghy made on "fixing games"; Mayor Gary Fuller (City of Opelika) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about voting day, and today's Opelika High School Ladies Basketball playoff game against Carver.
D Mark gives us an update with the weather forecast; Auburn University's Gymnastics meet against Arkansas last Friday; the sport of Equestrian; Coach Avery's response to the University of Alabama Basketball game against Florida last Saturday; Coach Greg Williams (Auburn University Equestrian) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about the sport, how judging is done, and moving horses.
Jeff brings up Nascar in the conversation, talking about who won; Josh Donaldson shows up five days early for Braves camp, spring training, Manny Machado and Bryce Harper yet to sign; Russell County hiring for coaching spot; John Henry (owner of Boston Red Sox) talk about bigger payroll helping out sports.
Jeff questions Manny Machado and Bryce Harper being "clutch" guys; regionals games for local High School Basketball
Basketball playoffs