Off The Mark

Run down of guests on today's show; D Mark gives us the weather forecast; Review of last night's Auburn High versus Opelika High Basketball game (Ladies and Boys); Wenonah Basketball Coach Emanuel Bell's passing
New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams record; research on Coach Mike Holmgren (NFL); Casey Coker seeking transfer from Auburn University Softball; Dabo Swinney (Clemson Head Coach) surprised David Saville (Equipment Manager) with two tickets to the Super Bowl
Auburn Gymnastics; SEC attendance records from 2018
Super Bowl performances; Jeff Shaffer (Swimming and Diving Coach at Auburn University) offering diving lessons; signing day coming up soon, discussing some player recruitments
Dixie Youth Baseball registration going on; update on the weather forecast; Auburn Lady Tigers win; Super Bowl players originally from Alabama; SEC Basketball; Cathy Gafford (Director for Jean Dean RIF) joins the show to talk about the A-O Emblem Club Breakfast for Books event coming up tomorrow (benefiting Jean Dean/RIF) and spotlight on preacher Jimmy Bankhead.
Terry Rosenthal (The Orthopaedic Clinic) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about what's going on at the clinic, any injuries in the cold weather, and the Super Bowl
Sam Bailey (Director at Opelika Parks and Recreation) on the Hamilton Hotline to talk about the three awards the Opelika Parks & Recreation won: Innovative Special Event of the Year, Innovative Program of the Year, and Professional of the Year in Recreation; what are Sam's predictions for the Super Bowl?

Preview of today's guests; D Mark gives us the weather forecast (brought to you by the Opelika Observer); Coach Gene Stallings on the Hamilton's Hotline to share his thoughts on the Super Bowl this weekend, discussing Commissioner of the NFL Roger Goodell's words on NFL missed calls, and Mike Stoops (former Oklahoma defensive coordinator) finalizing deal in joining the University of Alabama's coaching staff as an analyst.
Auburn University Basketball game last night...close call and tipped it off against Missouri; promoting Auburn High and Opelika High Basketball game tonight; featured clip of Roger Goodell speaking on the missed calls in the NFL; Coach Courtney Pritchett (Head Coach for Auburn High Ladies Basketball team) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about winning the area title, team stats, honorable mentions, highlight over expectations out of tonight's game against Opelika High, and his career path.
Coach Devin Booth (Head Coach for Opelika High Ladies Basketball team) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about tonight's game against Auburn High, Senior Night, team stats and senior mentions, what she expects out of the final home game of the season, and touching on next week's area tournament.
Derek Lee (Opelika Power Services) joins the show to talk about any mishaps this week because of the weather and the recovery process when/if anything happens.
Jeff and Derek discuss the Super Bowl this weekend (predictions and picks), the three missed calls in the NFL, Auburn & Opelika High Basketball games tonight, and changing sports seasons.
More discussion on the work behind Opelika Power Services
Who is Derek Lee picking to win the Super Bowl and what are his plans for the big game? Jeff and Derek both are big fans of Hamilton's on Magnolia/Ogletree, they discuss the atmosphere and the menu

Coach Dan Washburn is in the studio for this morning's show; preview of upcoming guests today; D Mark gives us the weather forecast; Coach Wadsworth (Opelika High School Head Basketball Coach) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline talking about tomorrow's game against Auburn High, updates with the team, stats on players, and past games in review.
Thoughts on the AHSAA/Davenport case; continuing Basketball talk with Coach Chris Brandt (Auburn High Head Basketball Coach), Senior Night tonight, tomorrow night's game against Opelika High School, other upcoming games, this season so far, catching up on team stats, and area games.
St. Paul's Episcopal School (private school in Mobile, AL) vs. AHSAA case hearing will take place next week (February 7th); financial aid with private schools and athletics; following the rules; the word on trying to move the Davenport vs. AHSAA case
What does it take to be a coach?; rules and regulations and how they come about; treatment of coaches and student athletes as individuals
Super Bowl halftime performances; Police Federal Agents set up for Super Bowl security, "because they have to", the game will bring international attention (target for terrorism); threats and gun protection
Coach Washburn attended the Alabama Coaches Association Banquet last Saturday; we go to the Hamilton's Hotline to talk to Mr. Arnold about treatment coaches and student athletes and LaFayette Basketball
Wrapping up the show with highlights on local events; Miss Lula calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about life, the "snowstorm" weather, and Super Bowl predictions

Coach Gore joins the show this morning; D Mark gives us the weather forecast; are we ready for the Super Bowl? Discussing all the "hype" with missed calls; crash at Tuscaloosa Airport, no injuries; snow storms across the South; upcoming guests; school closings in Alabama; tonight's Opelika versus Pelham basketball game cancelled; clips of Tom Brady interviews; looking back on the "snowmageddon"
News on winter storm advisories in Alabama; Coach Chris Spencer (Auburn High Wrestling) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about the season so far and what to expect during the rest of the season, the difference between Dual and Individual Championships, Senior Night coming up on Thursday, team stats, and the sectionals coming up
Everyone trying to make sure everything is okay in Atlanta during wintry mix, being more proactive with the roads in preparation for the Super Bowl
Falcons turn over practice facility, equipment, and locker rooms to the Los Angeles Rams, being good hosts for the Super Bowl; the A-O Emblem Club hosting the Breakfast for Books this weekend, benefiting Jean Dean RIF/Kiwanis
Mayor Ron Anders calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about participating in last weekend's Polar Plunge; weather forecast update; upcoming college basketball games; Keith Elliot (athletic coordinator & basketball coach at Lyman Ward) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to discuss cryotherapy, the Restoration game, upcoming games and expectations out of the season, and plans for next year.
On Saturday, it will be 36 years since the passing of Paul William "Bear" Bryant...remembering him; Davidson High School shooting in Mobile late last Friday; Auburn University Coach Malzahn has another coaching position to fill, Billy High accepted position with North Carolina
Upcoming big dates for High School Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis & Golf (Spring starts); the new pickleball facility in Opelika; predictions and picks for the Super Bowl win; clips from Tom Brady interviews
Looking back when Peyton Manning win over Alabama; upcoming local events for Valentine's Day

Mayor Ron Anders took the plunge at the 7th Annual Auburn Polar Plunge on January 26th; weather forecast (brought to us by the Opelika Observer); Derek Lee (Opelika Power Services) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about preparations for the arctic blast/wintry mix we're expected to experience this week; updates on Basketball (Auburn University, University of Alabama); Coach Pat Dye calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to give us his opinion on the cold weather, its effect on the trees, Coach's Crooked Oaks & Quail Hollow Gardens and Auburn Gymnastics.
Auburn Diamond Club Banquet coming up on February 9th; Breakfast for Books hosted by the A-O Emblem Club on February 2nd; points on last weekend's 7th Annual Auburn Polar Plunge
D Mark and Jeff call Lee County Humane to grab updates on the upcoming wintry weather; AHSAA vs. Davenport case, scheduled Friday in Pike County
Weather forecast update (brought to us by the Opelika Observer); A-O Emblem Club hosts the Breakfast for Books, benefiting Jean Dean RIF/Kiwanis this Saturday; new PA system and floor renovations to the Opelika gym approved and the process with that; local Basketball updates (1A - 5A)
Jeff wants to know what they test horses for; more talk on local Basketball sumamries and upcoming games in the season
University of Alabama still hiring staff; Bowling championships
Jeff lets us in on what exactly they test horses for; this week's local Basketball games; Saban to hire Brian Baker (Mississippi State DL coach) onto the Bama coaching staff

Weather forecast…”by George!”… preview of all the guests to be featured on today’s show; huge thanks to first responders; from the Hamilton’s Hotline, talking Basketball with Head Coach Wadsworth (Opelika High School) on their recent win (3-0 in the area) against Benjamin Russell, and upcoming games (Russell County game tonight in Seale, AL)/reviews of past games.
Preview of the second hour for On the Mark; Opelika Wrestling Program hosted “Pin Cancer Night” last night, raised $202 towards the East Alabama Medical Center Cancer Foundation; updates on recent Enterprise, Smiths Station, and Opelika Wrestling matches; discussing recent AHSAA Bowling scores and Terry Rosenthal (Orthopaedic Clinic) calls into the Hamilton’s Hotline to chime in on conversation; Mariano Rivera being “unanimously” inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame; how Baseball has changed; the NFL games from last Sunday (missed calls); local Basketball team updates.
Fake news from OA News; Melissa Martin (Athletic Director for the city of Opelika) on the Hamilton’s Hotline talks about Lee-Scott Academy Basketball season so far, the Glenwood game, and what’s to come from the Soccer team (season beginning February 4th).
Auburn University versus University of Georgia in Gymnastics tonight (at the Auburn Arena); Randy Walls (former Auburn University QB) and Coach Frank Orgel (former coach at Auburn University) stop by Studio D, looking back on the past, how he got his scholarship, and sharing unique stories on growing up in sports.
Coach Pat Dye calls into the Hamilton’s Hotline to join in on this morning’s conversation, discussing weather; Coach Frank Orgel chimes in to look back on his and Coach Pat Dye’s friendship, and coaching pasts and skills.
Where Coach Frank Orgel coached and where it took him in his career.

Weather forecast; Coach Gene Stallings calls into the Hamilton’s Hotline to give us an update on his life, discussing the NFL games over the weekend (missed calls), new coaches, and recruits.
Coach Devin Boothe (Opelika High Lady Bulldog Basketball Coach) calls into the Hamilton’s Hotline to talk about her winning streak in the current season (7 straight area titles), the significance of where the program is at with the team and staff, a little talk on the middle school and JV teams, upcoming games, and keeping focus on goals for the team.
D Mark and Jeff give out information on the A-O Emblem’s upcoming Breakfast for Books benefiting Jean Dean RIF/Kiwanis at First Presbyterian Church in Opelika (more information under the WTLM website’s community calendar); updates on Smitty Grider; D Mark releases the statement from Dr. Stan Cox on Coach Robert Johnson’s new position as coach at Lee-Scott Academy.
AHSAA has filed a lawsuit, responding to the Davenport case and D Mark gives us all the details on the breaking story.
The story on Mariano Rivera “unanimously” voted into the baseball Hall of Fame, Sam calls into the Hamilton’s Hotline to further the discussion, overturned and missed calls, the new pickleball court in Opelika, and day camp sign ups.
Terry Sadler (Outside Account Executive in Sales here at iHeart Media) touches on gymnastics, where her daughter goes to for gymnastics (Extreme) and her interest in the sport, talking about Auburn University gymnastics, the experience from going to a meet, and what goes into training & regimen with gymnastics.
D Mark reads out the recent results in the High School Sports polls.
John L. Mitchell calls into the Hamilton’s Hotline, discussing the Mariano Rivera voted into the baseball Hall of Fame; Carnell “Cadillac” Williams named running back coach at Auburn University

D Mark, Jeff, and Coach Dan Washburn preview the guests to be featured in today's show; weather forecast from D Mark; Mayor Ron Anders on the Hamilton's Hotline discusses the City of Auburn council meeting from last night: touring the library, endorsement approval for the ALDOT measured roundabout at the intersection of Farmville Road and North College, expenditure approved with the Alabama Contract Sales to add shelving to the library as well as expenditure for fire-alerting equipment for Fire Stations 4 & 5, meetings on the rezoning rural property on Wire Road near the soccer complex, approved annexations in North Auburn, and land swap on Auburn Lakes Road addressed...7th Annual Auburn Polar Plunge this weekend to support Lee County Special Olympics.
Coach Butch Thompson (Auburn University Head Baseball Coach) comes in to talk about the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Convention in Birmingham that happened over the weekend, Auburn Diamond Club preseason banquet coming up on February 9th (audiamondclub.com/banquet), goals, information and stats on the team, and a preview of the 2019 Baseball Season.
Coach Smitty Grider (first Head Football Coach at the new Dothan High School) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline: the process of his new position, his success so far, and the staffing (on and off season).
Central High School recruits; thoughts and updates on local high school Basketball scores; Charles Kelly joining the coaching position at Alabama and what his father, Lavon Kelly, had to say about his position.
Studio D discusses recent controversy in the NFL.
D Mark brings up the Auburn University Men's Basketball team loss to South Carolina Gamecocks; Alabama Men's Basketball wins against Ole Miss Rebels; college Basketball rankings.
What did Coach Washburn do last Friday? Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Convention in Birmingham; Bub calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to ask Coach Washburn his thoughts on the Davenport case at Charles Henderson.

D Mark kicks off the morning with the weather forecast; Coach Jeff Graba (Auburn University Women's Gymnastics) stops in and speaks on his undefeated (3-0) season so far, their win over the Missouri Tigers and LSU, and briefly promote their upcoming meet with Georgia.
Coach Larry Gore joins the show; touching on the Opelika Bulldog Bash results from yesterday; the missed pass interference call during the NFL championship is discussed.
What's the difference between having the "grunge" or the "crud"? James Cooper (Western Sizzlin) drops in to Studio D to join in on the conversation; D Mark talks about the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Convention in Birmingham that happened over the weekend; Coach Grier (Beauregard Basketball Head Coach) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to discuss the basketball (2-1) season so far, upcoming games on the schedule, tonight's game against Brewbaker Tech, and team/player stats.
Discussing the story on Saints owner Gayle Benson versus the league office; the missed pass interference call during the NFL championship game; Linebacker Dee Ford of the Kansas City Chiefs takes the blame for lining up offside on a play during the AFC Championship game.
AHSAA court case with Davenport did not happen today and has been postponed, thoughts and comments shared over the air on the situation.
D Mark brings out the story on how the NFL wants to ban player prop bets; reports breaking news on an unauthorized person and gunfire sending Maxwell Air Force Base (Montgomery) into lock down.
The guys wrap up the show by discussing head coach hirings; guide through Coach Smitty Grider's career; Superbowl attendance predictions.

D Mark gives us an update on the weather forecast; Coach Joe Wilson joins in on the conversation in Studio D; local Basketball updates; Coach John Wadsworth (Opelika High Boys’ Basketball) calls into the Hamilton’s Hotline to talk about last night’s loss against LaFayette, team stats, and Benjamin Russell’s gym.
Coach Joe Wilson is still hanging out with the show, discussing the Alabama vs. Clemson National Championship game and coach hiring’s around the state.
Opinions on the AHSAA go around the studio and rumors on Lee County coaches changing jobs close by.
Studio D goes over the Opelika Lady Bulldogs Basketball rankings and their 63-31 win over LaFayette last night and the story over Tennessee AD Phillip Fulmer getting a NCAA violation.
Coach Joe Wilson gives us an update on his life and family; the SEC report over Auburn University Ladies Basketball; weather forecast update from D Mark; referee admits to making a bad call at the end of the 4th in OKC vs. Lakers.
The guys briefly brush on politics and performing arts; Terry Rosenthal (from The Orthopaedic Clinic) joins the show through the Hamilton’s Hotline, Coach Joe Wilson speaks on his knee replacement, and coach swapping/changes.
The show wraps up by speaking on the benefits of having a step counter.