Questions and Athletes (Q&A)

Mason Carver, senior on the Anderson University men's basketball team, has a big decision to make. An extra year of ball, or hop right into the workforce. Coming off one of his best seasons yet, this is a tough choice. Dive into this episode to learn where Mason's skills came from and what it felt like to hit the buzzer beater against Tusculum.

Having just re-signed with the Greenville Triumph, Alexander Cox-Ashwood has a lot to prove. Dive into this episode of Q&A as Colin and Alex talk his daily regime, training, and where all he’s been in the world. What does the future hold for Cox-Ashwood you might ask, well, tune in to find out !

A menace in the paint, and a threat in the air, Myles Jenkins can do it all on the court. The lead scorer for Anderson has seen a huge jump in productivity since his freshman season, and does not look like he is slowing down. Dive into this episode of Q&A to see what kind of work Jenkins put in this off-season, what the pro's and con's of being a student athlete are, and where the future of his game lies.

The Mercer transfer had high expectations coming into his sophomore year at Anderson, and man, has he exceeded them. From only averaging 1.6 points a game, Jacksen Greco put in the work, and under Head Coach Jimmie Willams’ new offense scheme, he now averages double figures. Dive into this episode of Q&A to find out what the transfer portal was like and who his doppelgänger might be…

Quarterbacks better watch out, the Prince has returned and is leaving nothing but destruction in his wake. Prince Umanmielen, sophomore defensive end at the University of Florida has sights on the NFL, and is doing anything to get there. Dive into this episode of Q&A as we learn what the life of a D1 football player is like, how he packs on muscle and shreds fat, and a walkthrough of College Gameday. Lots of good insight, so don’t miss out!

Maggie Campbell can be described as many things: sharp shooter, a bucket, a 3 machine, a fantastic TikTok dancer, and just so much more. Most importantly though, she's a good teammate. Dive into this episode as we look into the life of Maggie Campbell and how she has stepped up and taken on a big leadership role on this Anderson University women's basketball team, all while going through adversity of her own. It's not one you want to miss.

Mack Burgett, senior basketball player at Anderson University, has taken MAJOR strides in his game. From being a simple role player that thrived on assisting his teammates, to now being a scoring monster in the paint, it is evident at how hard Mack has worked to get where he is. In this episode of Q&A, Burgett takes us through what it is like to be under new head coach Jimmie Williams, along with how the Trojans have been trying to get back in the win column after a slow start to the season. But WAIT, you can't forget about his Subway obsession, and his pre-game rituals, listen in to find out more! Make sure to follow both Colin and Mack on instagram @questionsandathletes and @mack.rva !

Kayson Boatner, 5th year senior softball player, has yet to miss a game in her entire career at Anderson, and it shows. After breaking the Anderson Softball home run record, the accolades continued to pour in. Check out this episode as we dive into what drives Kayson to continue even after injuries and adversity, and how Anderson has helped her become as successful as she is, and what the future may hold for her.

Heath Hembree, former Red Sox pitcher, dives deep with Colin Calvert on Q&A, as we discover what it was like to pitch in the 18th inning of one of the most memorable World Series games back in 2018. Along with that, we learn what the day in the life of an MLB pitcher looks like, how his departure from Boston went after such an amazing career there. MAKE SURE you stay tuned till the end to see where we might see Heath in the next few weeks, will he stay in LA with the Dodgers? Or is his future lying with another team?

Starting off as the 4th option on the QB depth chart for Wofford, things were not looking too bright for Jimmy Weirick, but my how the tables turned. The senior QB fought his way up for the starting spot, and with coaching changes and adversity coming his way, manages to break record after record for Wofford, being the first QB in Wofford HISTORY with over 2,000 passing yards in a single-season. In this episode of Q&A, we learn about Jimmy's recruiting process, the struggles he had to overcome, and what his day-to-day life looks like. Trust me, this is an episode you cannot miss.