Throwing it Around

We're a handful of weeks into fall and along with it comes hunting season. Multiple animals have to be a bit more careful now. This is the time of year that lots of people around the country look forward to. Listen in to the incredible time Bruce Hall and I had talking all things hunting and the great outdoors.

September is the month that brings us girls flag football, the sport that is growing at such a spectacular rate. It lacks nothing in entertainment value, thus giving an avenue for the ladies to show off their athletic prowess. Join me and Dodge County High School Lady Indians football coach Clint Sanders as we talk about the beginning of his coaching career, the creation & growth of the program, and the growth in the amount of schools that are starting their own teams. This season is going to be fun!

It's that time again! 2024 looks to be a year of redemption for the Georgia Bulldogs. Multiple keys players were lost to the NFL, but the return of star QB Carson Beck and the pickup of Florida Gators RB Trevor Etienne are just two examples that show fans that they do not lack depth in crucial positions. Once again, they are favorites to win the completely revamped SEC. So with all that being said, listen in as Chris Milton and I break down what we believe you can come to expect from the 2024 Dawgs.

To cap off my 2024 high school football season preview, I came back to my alma mater to hear from Matt Burleson. With them coming off a historic season, the expectations are high. They return some key members, but also lost some big playmakers from the '23 team. The return to the Final 4 is on everyone's mind, but the ultimate goal is to take that final step into "The Benz" so they can hopefully capture that elusive ring. Tune in to hear what he has to say about the 2024 Trojans.

Joining me in this episode is Dodge County alumni and current ABAC Fillies catcher Ava Roland. She and I sat down earlier this week to talk about her love for the game of softball. Other topics of note included people who have helped her get to where she is today, lessons learned, fond memories, recovery progress, and goals for the upcoming season. Don't miss out on this one!

*Programming Note: Please try to disregard the rising of the office phone. At least it doesn't drown out what you need to hear.

Major League Baseball is back from the fun, action-packed All Star Break. The homestretch that is the second half of the season has been known to bring so many surprises in the past. One question that resides in the minds of ALL Braves fans is "Can the offense begin to match the pitching in order to keep the division title streak alive?" The trade deadline looms as well. What kind of move(s) do you think AA should make for the Bravos?

Continuing on with our 2024 high school football season preview, I'm bringing you another Border War edition. We previously broke down Dodge and Bleckley, and now we start with the Wheeler County vs. Telfair County rivalry. Thomas Smith was kind enough to sit down with me earlier this week and talk about how the Wheeler County Bulldogs were looking as they've wrapped up summer workouts and eagerly wait on the fall. This rivalry never seems to lack the necessary energy both on and off the field. I don't expect this season to be any different.

As I deviated a little bit from the football coverage path, I jumped state lines over into Alabama and sat down with Russell County High School assistant coach Nigel Lawrence for another "get to know you" type of show. We break down his playing career in the U.S. and over in Germany. In the second half of the episode, Nigel talks about his transition into solely coaching after retiring from professional football.

We're back again with another peek behind the curtain. I made my way to Dublin, GA to talk with Roger Holmes, head coach of the Dublin Fighting Irish. Coach Holmes and his program have proven themselves to a successful football program, but we all know the numbers only tell us a piece of the whole story. Listen in to learn about Roger, his coaching career, and what Dublin aims to accomplish in 2024.

Football season is on people's minds months in advance from the actual kickoff. The preparation process is something to not take lightly. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. This quote can apply to many things in life, and football certainly fit the bill. Take a moment to join Von Lassiter, head coach of the Bleckley County Royals, and myself as we talk about his background and what the Royals are bringing to the table this season.