Off The Mark

D Mark gives us the weather forecast; Coach Gene Stallings calls in and gives us an update on life, discusses Jalen Hurts' letter to the Alabama Crimson Tide on his transfer to Oklahoma, and the little bit of play time Jalen had in the National Championship game against Clemson.
Head Coach Chris Brandt (Auburn High Tigers boys' Basketball) calls in to talk about the Basketball season so far and team stats, previewing upcoming Loachapoka game this Saturday, raising awareness for aneurysm, what to expect out of more upcoming games, and the adjustment as the new head coach.
Derrick Lee (Director from Opelika Power Services) stops by Studio D to get in on this morning's conversations and gives updates on life.
D Mark gives an update on the weather forecast; Coach Brian Blackmon (new special teams coordinator at Troy University) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to press on how much Opelika means to him and how the move and transition into the new position has been...speaks on the hardest thing about recruiting and knowing between Alabama Auburn signees and signees for Troy.
D Mark gives stats on last night's Opelika Lady Bulldogs Basketball game against Parks Crossing; Auburn University Men Basketball win over game against Texas A&M; Auburn High Senior Tommy Nesmith is a preferred walk on to Auburn University; Derrick Lee speaks on scholarship and statistic measureables to college walk on students.
The guys discuss the Davenport case updates on court hearing; random thoughts: will Jalen Hurts win the Heisman at Oklahoma and would Auburn have taken him if he wanted to transfer there?

Coach Dan Washburn joins in on the conversations this morning in Studio D; starting off the morning with the weather forecast; Mayor Gary Fuller calls in on the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about the 2nd Avenue Bridge being named in memory of Sharron Robinson Fuller, who passed in a motor vehicle accident in 2018.
Coach Dan Norton (Auburn High's new athletic director of Auburn City Schools) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about his new position, his 26 years in coaching, past athletic directors and the "shoes to be filled", his thoughts on the importance of sports ("every kid has their place in athletics"), and his path through Track.
D Mark and Jeff give us an update and stats on the regionals in AHSAA Bowling, Robert on the Hamilton's Hotline to join in on the topic.
Hour number two starts off with a weather forecast for the week from D Mark; Pinson Valley Quarterback Bo Nix, named "Mr. Football" and other area awards; Wayne Newton is coming to Montgomery.
"First Responders Appreciation Month" at the Opelika SportsPlex - free for all first responders for the month of January; talking about Basketball, the Davenport story is brought up, a hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday.
Fee Increase Plan from Verizon on popular education app (Remind), teachers are enraged; rules, regulations, eligibility, and media outlets.
D Mark and Jeff call Van Riggs, congratulating him on being named "Best Radio Personality" by the Opelika-Auburn News , 2018 Readers' Choice Awards.

D Mark gives out the 5-day forecast, Coach Devin Booth (Head Coach for Opelika High's Girls' Basketball Team) talks about the start of the season so far, keeping her team humble, speaks on Park Crossing Thunderbirds Basketball team, and touches on her team's stats.
Coach Larry Gore joins the show; Jeff & the Dixie Majors check; the guys discuss the White House recently hosting the Clemson Tigers; injunctions, rules, and regulations, touching into the Davenport story out of Pike County; Coach Jim Davis (Head Coach for Opelika High's Wrestling Team) on the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about how the team is doing, team stats, upcoming meets, the Bulldog Bash.
James Cooper from Western Sizzlin' drops by to talk about his trip to the Virgin Islands, Troy making Chip Lindsey the new head coach, Ryan Pugh for offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, and Brandon Hall the defensive coordinator...thoughts, comments, and statements from around Studio D.
Laura Lee (PR Coordinator at Opelika Parks and Rec) calls into the Hamilton's Hotline to talk about change and training in their software, summer daycamp registration cut-offs within the new software, February events -- Young at Heart Dance, Mother/Son Blue Jean Ball, Daddy/Daughter Dance (you can register now!) -- update on her daughter and her household. Updates on local sports, scores, and upcoming games; discussion over the upcoming South Carolina vs. Mississippi State Basketball game.
Studio D talks about recruits for Alabama and Auburn football teams; Miss Lula calls into the Hamilton's Hotline -- what was on the menu for the Clemson Tigers at the White House, discussing football recruits, and the Bug Man gets brought up (uh oh)
Press Conference introducing Freddie Kitchens of the Cleveland Browns.

D Mark has your weather forecast for the day and throughout the week, touching on the Birmingham Officer Carter story
D Mark, Jeff, and Coach Dan Washburn discuss NFL picks; Coach Pat Dye later joins in on the conversation.
Your hosts have a discussion over Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints, as well as the New England Patriots vs. Kansas City Chiefs.
Breakout story over a national sports betting handicapping contest resulting in controversy
The guys go into discussion over the story in Pike County about a judge issuing a ruling, reversing suspension of basketball player Maori Davenport
D Mark gives us a weather update, discusses weekend basketball games -- specifically the win Texas A&M took home over Alabama, TJ Starks' 3 points at the buzzer winning the game and touching base on the gymnastics meet between Auburn University and LSU
Making it back to the Maori Davenport story, Coach Dan Washburn argues "you can't make a rule and not enforce it"
D Mark promotes the upcoming Opelika vs. Russell County basketball game coming up this Friday and touches on the previous altercation towards Russell County and Booker T. Washington High School
Coach Dan Washburn and D Mark are headed to the Baseball Coaches Association banquet this weekend in Birmingham.

Coach Wadsworth (Basketball coach for Opelika High School) calls in to discuss the rescheduling with Russell County, AHSAA's recent suspensions to both Russell County and Booker T Washington teams, and stats on this season's team.
Coach Matt Cimo (Auburn High School Baseball Coach) is awarded "Coach of the Year", he speaks on his love for sports and inspiration from Mike Matheny.
Jeff talks about the game of "beanbag toss" (otherwise known as Corn Hole) he and Larry McConnell dominated recently and discusses the skill of the sport.
Sam Bailey (director of Opelika Parks and Rec) talks about his journey to the title of director, the Alabama vs. Clemson game, his take on the best college Basketball team, and Chip Lindsey being hired on as head football coach at Troy.
D-Rock calls in to talk about the Auburn vs. Ole Miss basketball game as well as the passing of Mayor Larry Langford.
D Mark gives us the update on the Maori Davenport ruling.
Terry Rosenthal (from the Orthopaedic Clinic) calls in to discuss the Alabama vs. Clemson game and touches on his expectations on upcoming pro games during the weekend.

D Mark and Jeff speak with Gene Stallings on the Alabama vs. Clemson game, Coach Jeff Graba from Auburn University on the next gymnastic meets, and so much more!