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2025-07-1017 min
WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - Walk-On Radio with Dalton Meyer and Ryan HumphriesIn this episode of the WAC Podcast Kendra Sheehan and Eric Danner discuss Sam Houston's exciting victory over UIW in the FCS playoffs (00:12) ACU has a new football coach (05:32) some big games in WAC men's basketball(7:15) WAC Women's Basketball (15:13) and a look at the week ahead (20:34)! In segment two we visit with Sam Houston football players Dalton Meyer and Ryan Humphries, the co-hosts of Walk-On Radio (29:15) we talk about how they started their podcast, guests they've had, last week's win over UIW and this week's game against Montana State!
2021-12-0844 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast, December 1, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast Kendra Sheehan and Eric Danner discuss favorite Thanksgiving dishes, Stephen F. Austin's exciting matchup against UIW in the FCS playoffs, six teams making it to the post season in WAC volleyball and this week in WAC Men's and Women's Basketball! (17:33) In segment two we visit with David Saltzman, play by play broadcaster who called the SFA vs UIW football game and will be behind the mic for Saturday's Incarnate Word at Sam Houston FCS second round game!
2021-12-0133 min
WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - November 23, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast Kendra Sheehan and Eric Danner discuss the upcoming FCS Playoffs, the WAC Volleyball Tournament and this week in WAC Men's and Women's Basketball! (10:43) In segment two we visit with Chris Thompson, the WAC's Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations!
2021-11-2424 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast November 17, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast we spend a segment with incoming WAC Commissioner Brian Thornton! (00:15) Thornton addresses a number of topics including UIW entering the WAC next year (3:00). In our second segment Kendra Sheehan and Eric Danner discuss the WAC men's soccer tournament, the upcoming WAC Volleyball Tournament, the start of the basketball season and the upcoming final week of the regular season in football. In our final segment WAC Volleyball Analyst Debbie Hendricks breaks down this week's Tournament in Las Cruces!
2021-11-1731 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast, November 11, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast Kendra Sheehan is in Phoenix for the WAC Men's Soccer Tournament (01:03) we have a new Commissioner(01:32) conference membership news (03:12) college basketball is back (04:03) Eric Danner's trip to Abilene and Stephenville (07:01)WAC football (08:33)and the final week of the regular season in WAC Volleyball (12:18). In segment number two we talk with Roland Vargish, the play by play broadcaster and analyst for our men's soccer tournament in Phoenix (15:24) as GCU faces San Jose State and Air Force takes on Seattle U in Friday's semifinals.
2021-11-1224 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - November 4, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast Eric Danner and Kendra Sheehan discuss WAC Football (01:03) WAC Men's Soccer (05:06) WAC Volleyball (07:09) and the WAC Cross Country Championships (10:29). In segment number two we talk with Ben Wilson, the play by play broadcaster for our women's soccer tournament in Abilene(13:05) as GCU faces Lamar and Stephen F. Austin takes on Utah Valley in Friday's semifinals.
2021-11-0431 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - October 27, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast Eric Danner and Kendra Sheehan discuss WAC Basketball Preview Days(00:21)WAC Football (08:32) WAC Men's Soccer (13:52) and Women's Soccer (17:07) WAC Volleyball (20:55). In segment number two we play Kendra's interviews with CBU women's basketball coach Jarrod Olson and WAC Preseason Player of the Year Ane Oleata (24:31) and Stephen F. Austin women's hoop coach Mark Kellogg with Players Aiyana Johnson and Zya Nugent (34:50). In our final segment, we talk with California Baptist Cross Country Coach Adam Tribble(43:33) as the Lancers host this week's WAC Cross Country Championships and look to defend their conference championships.
2021-10-2751 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - October 13, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast Eric Danner new co-host Kendra Sheehan discuss her joining the WAC(00:15)we also talk WAC Volleyball (2:38), WAC Men's Soccer (4:56) and Women's Soccer (7:51) in segment number two, we break down WAC Football as we near the midway point of the season (10:04). In our final segment, NM State Director of Broadcasting Adam Young is our guest (16:26) we talk Aggies Volleyball (16:53) the return of the men's basketball team (21:22) and women's basketball (29:08).
2021-10-1433 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - October 6, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast Eric Danner and guest host Michael Navarette discuss WAC Football, including the Battle of the Piney Woods (00:57)we also talk WAC Volleyball (10:26), WAC Men's Soccer (12:55) and Women's Soccer (15:13) in segment number two, Abilene Christian head football coach Adam Dorrel is our guest (19:26). We talk about the Wildcats 3-2 start (19:52) the play of QB Stone Earle (21:52)WR Kobe Clark (25:39)and ACU's upcoming game at Eastern Kentucky (25:34).
2021-10-0627 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - September 29, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast Eric Danner and guest host Chris Thompson discuss WAC Football, including the Battle of the Piney Woods coming up on Saturday (00:50)we also talk WAC Volleyball (11:11), WAC Men's Soccer (14:32) and Women's Soccer (20:13) In segment number two, Sam Houston head football coach K.C. Keeler is our guest (26:35). We talk about the Bearkats 3-0 start (26:56)their big win at Central Arkansas (28:21) the play of QB Eric Schmid (29:48)RB Ramon Jefferson (31:09) and of course the upcoming Battle of the Piney Woods (32:29).
2021-09-2938 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast September 22, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast Eric Danner and guest host Ismael Kagone discuss news and notes around the conference in our first segment. In segment number two, Lamar head football coach Blane Morgan is our guest. We talk Cardinals football and their upcoming game against Abilene Christian!
2021-09-2225 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - September 15, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast Eric Danner and guest host Michael Navarrette discuss news and notes around the conference in our first segment. In segment number two, Tarleton head football coach Todd Whitten is our guest. We talk Texans football and their upcoming game at Globe Life Park in Arlington against Southern Utah!
2021-09-1533 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - September 9, 2021On this week's WAC Podcast, Eric Danner and Chris Thompson break down the first week of WAC Football since 2012! Our guest on this week's show is Dixie State football coach Paul Peterson. The Trailblazers host #10-ranked Weber State this week in St. George, Utah.
2021-09-0920 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - September 2, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast, Stephen F. Austin Head Football Coach Colby Carthel is our guest! The colorful coach talks about opening the season with a conference game against Tarleton, what the single digits mean for his team and why his wife is a lucky woman.
2021-09-0211 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - August 24, 2021On this week's WAC Podcast Ismael Kagone is our guest co-host! Ismael and Eric Danner and with Utah Valley volleyball coach Sam Atoa and talk about the upcoming season! The Wolverines are picked to win the WAC West Division this season.
2021-08-2435 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - August 17, 2021On this week's WAC Podcast Eric Danner and Rachel Vigil visit with Grand Canyon men's soccer coach Leonard Griffin and talk about the upcoming season! The Lopes are picked to win the WAC! Eric and Rachel also talk about this being the final episode for Rachel! We will miss you!
2021-08-1813 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - August 12, 2021On this week's WAC Podcast Eric Danner and Rachel Vigil visit with Stephen F. Austin Head Women's Soccer Coach Tony Minatta and talk about the upcoming season! The Lumberjacks are picked to win the Southwest Division! Eric and Rachel also talk about other news and notes around the WAC!
2021-08-1215 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - August 3, 2021On this week's WAC Podcast Eric Danner and Rachel Vigil visit with Sam Houston Head Football Coach K.C. Keeler and talk about the upcoming season! The Bearkats are picked to win the WAC and the AQ7! Eric and Rachel als talk about the WAC Football Preview which was held last week in The Woodlands, Texas!
2021-08-0318 min
WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - July 20, 2021On this week's WAC Podcast Eric Danner and Rachel Vigil visit with Joe Kearney Award winner Ane Olaeta of California Baptist who talks about her decision to return to CBU! We also talk to Stan Bates Award winner Ally Choate of Seattle U about her academic, athletic and community service accomplishments!
2021-07-2027 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - July 14, 2021On this week's WAC Podcast Eric Danner and Rachel Vigil visit with WAC Assistant Commissioner of Media Relations Chris Thompson in studio! They discuss this past week's MLB Draft and baseball all star game. In segment two - we visit with Utah Valley sprinter Andre Jones who just won the prestigious Stan Bates Award!
2021-07-1425 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - July 8, 2021Plenty more big news this week as WAC Commissioner Jeff Hurd announces he's stepping down at the end of the year... Abilene Christian, Lamar, Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin State officially become members of the WAC... Utah Valley's Fardaws Aimaq announces his NBA decision (we talk with Daws in segment 2)! Plus Eric Danner and Rachel Vigil talk NIL with WAC Associate Commisioner of Compliance and Governance Marlon Edge in segment 3!
2021-07-0947 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - June 29, 2021Big news this week as Abilene Christian, Lamar, Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin State officially become members of the WAC! In this episode Eric Danner and Rachel Vigil talk with WAC Commissioner Jeff Hurd!
2021-06-2922 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - June 18, 2021In this episode Eric Danner and Rachel Vigil discuss summer news around the conference! Our guest is GCU Vice President of Athletics Jamie Boggs! The Lopes recently won their third WAC Commissioner's Cup in the past four years!
2021-06-1828 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - June 3, 2021In this episode Eric Danner and Rachel Vigil break down last week's WAC Baseball Tournament and discuss other news around the conference! Our guest is GCU Baseball Coach Andy Stankiewicz whose Lopes will be playing at the NCAA Regional in Tucson on Friday!
2021-06-0334 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - May 24, 2021In this episode Eric Danner and guest co-host Chris Thompson break down this week's WAC Baseball Tournament! Our guest is Michael Potter who will be broadcasting his 8th WAC Baseball Tournament at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, AZ!
2021-05-2533 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - May 19, 2021In this episode Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner talk about last week's WAC Softball Tournament and WAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships! This is also the final week of regular season baseball with a lot on the line. In segment two they talk with Seattle U Softball Coach Geoff Hirai! The Redhawks won the WAC Tournament and will play Michigan on Friday in the NCAA Seattle Regional.
2021-05-1924 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - May 11, 2021In this episode Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner talk about this week's upcoming WAC Softball Tournament and WAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships! In segment two they talk with Utah Valley men's golfer Gabe Lyson! He is the WAC Men's Golf Player of the Year and is heading the NCAA regionals next week!
2021-05-1127 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - May 5, 2021In this episode Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner talk about news and notes around the WAC - including the WAC Tennis Tournaments and WAC Men's Golf Championship! In segment two they talk with Grand Canyon tennis coach Greg Prudhomme! The Lopes won both the men's and women's tennis tournaments and will be at the NCAA's taking on UCLA and USC!
2021-05-0532 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - April 27, 2021In this episode Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner talk about news and notes around the WAC - including the WAC Women's Golf Tournament and other championships coming up this week! In segment two they talk with Grand Canyon men's soccer coach Schellas Hyndman! The Lopes received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and will play Washington on Sunday. Hyndman also talks about retiring after this season with more than 500 career victories!
2021-04-2729 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - April 21, 2021In this episode Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner talk about news and notes around the WAC! In segment two they talk with Air Force men's soccer coach Doug Hill! The Falcons won the WAC Men's Soccer Tournament this past week. In our final segment we chat with Utah Valley women's soccer coach Chris Lemay. The Wolverines won the WAC Women's Soccer Tournament!
2021-04-2140 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - April 14, 2021In this episode Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner talk about news and notes around the WAC! In segment two they talk with Ben Wilson who is the play by play voice of the WAC Men's Soccer Tournament - and Roland Vargish stops by in segment three to talk about the WAC Women's Soccer Tournament!
2021-04-1539 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - April 5, 2021In this episode Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner talk about spring sports and the NCAA basketball championships! In segment two they talk with Utah Valley Volleyball Coach Sam Atoa - as the Wolverines are coming off their first WAC Tournament Title and will be heading to the NCAA's next week!
2021-04-0632 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - March 29, 2021In this episode Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner talk with Grand Canyon University writer and analyst Paul Coro about the life of GCU men's basketball Oscar Frayer who tragically died in a car accident last week. They also discuss this week's WAC Volleyball Tournament with NM State Coach Mike Jordan as the Aggies get ready to defend their tournament title!
2021-03-3036 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - March 23, 2021In this episode Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner talk with California Baptist women's basketball coach Jarrod Olson! They discuss the Lancers history-making 26-1 season! Plus, Eric and Rachel break down GCU and UVU's appearances in the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments.
2021-03-2429 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - March 16, 2021It's time for the Big Dance! Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner break down the WAC tournament - and talk with Grand Canyon radio play by play voice Michael Potter and California Baptist radio play by play Braiden Bell!
2021-03-1651 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - March 8, 2021It's #WACvegas week! Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner break down the entire tournament field with Kyle McDonald, the Editor-in-Chief of WAC Hoops Digest!
2021-03-0952 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - Road to WAC Vegas - Rick Croy, CBUIn this episode Rachel Vigil talks with California Baptist men's basketball coach Rick Croy! They discuss the Lancers getting ready for the WAC tournament, facing Seattle U this Friday in the WAC Spotlight on ESPN+ and much more!
2021-03-0507 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast On Video - March 3, 2021 - Casey McEuen, UNLVIn this episode Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner talk with UNLV swimmer Casey McEuen! The Rebels won the WAC Men's Swimming & Diving championship while setting a new record for most points in the meet!
2021-03-0308 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - March 1, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast, we are one week away from #WACvegas! Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner break down WAC men's and women's basketball. Plus we have newly crowned champions in WAC Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving and Men's & Women's Cross Country. We also visit with UNLV Swimming & Diving Coach Ben Loorz in segment three!
2021-03-0232 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - Road to WAC Vegas - Billy Gillispie, TarletonIn this episode Rachel Vigil talks with Tarleton men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie about changes in the WAC since he last coached in the conference, coaching challenges during the pandemic, and facing NM State this Friday in the WAC Spotlight on ESPN+!
2021-02-2506 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - Hope Williams, NAUIn this special episode of WAC All Access - Eric Danner chats with Northern Arizona Swimmer Hope Williams! The Lumberjacks lead the WAC Women's Swimming & Diving Championship after the swimming events. Williams was the WAC champion in the 100 and 200 breaststroke. NAU will host the diving events in Flagstaff this week.
2021-02-2507 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - 2.23.21In this episode of the WAC Podcast, there are only two weeks left until #WACvegas! Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner break down WAC men's and women's basketball. Plus we have championships taking place at three locations this week!
2021-02-2318 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - Andy Johns, NAU - Feb. 21, 2021In this special episode originally airing on Facebook Live - Eric Danner chats with Northern Arizona Women's Swimming Coach Andy Johns! The Lumberjacks lead the WAC Women's Swimming & Diving Championship after the swimming events. NAU will host the diving events in Flagstaff this week.
2021-02-2112 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - Road to WAC Vegas - Jim Hayford, SUIn this episode Rachel Vigil talks with Seattle U men's basketball coach Jim Hayford about coaching challenges during the pandemic, playing back to back games against the same teams, the passing of UTRGV coach Lew Hill and much more. Note - this interview was recorded before cancellation of games between SU and UTRGV this weekend.
2021-02-1809 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - February 16, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast, Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner there are only three weeks left until #WACvegas! Plus, nearly every WAC sport is underway at the same time!
2021-02-1613 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - February 9, 2021On this episode of the WAC Podcast, we discuss the untimely passing of UTRGV head men's basketball coach Lew Hill, who died on Sunday. Our guest is UTRGV Sr. Assoc. AD Jonah Goldberg who talks about the life of Coach Hill and what he meant to the Rio Grande community. Later on Rachel and Eric talk about WAC basketball, soccer, volleyball and softball
2021-02-1040 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - Road to WAC Vegas - Lew Hill, UTRGVIn this episode Rachel Vigil talks with UTRGV men's basketball coach Lew Hill about coaching challenges during the pandemic, the Vaqueros hot start, getting ready for Grand Canyon and much more!
2021-02-0305 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - February 1, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast, Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner break down week four of #WAChoops conference play! Plus we talk some football, look ahead to next season, soccer starts this week with softball next week!
2021-02-0120 min
WAC PodcastRoad To WAC Vegas - Suzy Barcomb, Seattle UIn this episode Rachel Vigil talks with Seattle U women's basketball coach Suzy Barcomb about coaching challenges during the pandemic, the Redhawks sweep of Tarleton, getting ready for Chicago State and much more!
2021-01-2710 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - January 25, 2021In this episode of the WAC Podcast, we have four new schools joining the WAC in July! Plus we break down week three of conference play in WAC Basketball.
2021-01-2514 minWAC PodcastRoad to WAC Vegas - Jon Judkins, Dixie StateRachel Vigil visits with Dixie State Head Men's Basketball Coach Jon Judkins! They discuss dealing with this year's schedule, getting ready for the WAC Spotlight Game on ESPN+ against Grand Canyon and much more!
2021-01-2009 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - Jeff Hurd, WAC Commissioner - Jan. 18, 2021The WAC is expanding! On this episode of the WAC Podcast, we talk about the five new schools joining the conference, plus we visit with Commissioner Jeff Hurd who talks about what this means for the future of the WAC! And - we break down week two of conference play in WAC Basketball.
2021-01-1831 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - January 12, 2021Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner discuss Week 1 of WAC basketball conference action!
2021-01-1213 minWAC PodcastRoad to WAC Vegas - Mark Madsen, Utah ValleyRachel Vigil visits with Utah Valley Head Men's Basketball Coach Mark Madsen! They discuss non-conference play, getting ready for the WAC Spotlight Game on ESPN+ against California Baptist and much more!
2021-01-0610 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - January 4, 2021It's our first WAC Podcast of 2021! Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner discuss some news around the WAC as conference play gets underway this week!
2021-01-0415 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - December 21, 2020In this episode of the WAC Podcast, Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner break down week four of hoops action! A few teams are on pause, while Dixie State gears up for a trip to #1 Gonzaga! Plus the California Baptist women's team has the best record in the NCAA!
2020-12-2123 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - Jarrod Olson, CBUOn this episode of the WAC Podcast, Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner visit with CBU women's basketball coach Jarrod Olson! The Lancers are off to a 7-0 start, have a SportsCenter top 10 play and a couple of WAC Player of the Week awards!
2020-12-1616 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - December 14, 2020In this episode of the WAC Podcast, Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner break down week three of hoops action! GCU knocks off Nevada and goes down to the wire with a top-25 team... NM State says goodbye to another legend... And the California Baptist women's team is on fire!
2020-12-1426 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - Bryce Drew, GCUOur guest on this episode of the WAC Podcast is Bryce Drew, the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Grand Canyon! We talk about Lopes 3-0 start, hosting Nevada and Arizona State this week, growing up in a basketball family and his thoughts on playing against his brother at Baylor!
2020-12-0914 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - December 7, 2020For this episode of the WAC Podcast, Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner break down week two of WAC basketball action! On the men's side, NM State hits the pause button and Dixie State has the TicketSmarter Player of the Week. GCU has a couple of big time opponents coming in and Tarleton nearly pulls off a shocker (0:13)On the women's side, California Baptist is off to a 4-0 start and have the TicketSmarter Player of the Week. GCU gets a big week from their Freshman Phenom and Dixie is still looking to play their DI opener (19:43). We also have Rachel's...
2020-12-0740 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - December 2, 2020Our guest on this episode of the WAC Podcast Bryan Smith, analyst for UTRGV athletics! We talk about Vaqueros hoops, their new men's soccer coach and how many vests he owns!
2020-12-0221 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - November 30, 2020For this episode of the WAC Podcast, Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner break down week one of WAC basketball action! On the men's side, Seattle U is off to a hot start and have the TicketSmarter Player of the Week. Plus NM State survives a scare, the Bryce Drew and Billy Gillispie eras start with wins (0:32)On the women's side, Utah Valley comes from behind to win at home and land the TicketSmarter Player of the Week. CBU starts off hot and Molly Miller helps GCU set a record in her first game as head coach (18:49).
2020-11-3030 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - November 23, 2020On this week's WAC Podcast New Mexico State Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach James Miller is our featured guest(13:31) We talk about the Aggies decision to relocate to Phoenix and some of the challenges they've had in the preseason. Rachel also visits WAC Women's Basketball Preseason Player of the Year Ane Oleata! (36:01)
2020-11-2342 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - November 17, 2020On this week's WAC Podcast we talk with Kyle McDonald, the Editor-in-Chief of WAChoopsDigest.com! (13:47) We discuss the possibility of NM State playing games out of state, Wednesday's NBA Draft and much more! Rachel also visits UTRGV men's basketball coach Lew Hill and Preseason All-WAC selection Javon Levi (44:03) We also have Rachel's interview with Grand Canyon women's basketball coach Molly Miller and freshman Katie Scott (48:53)!
2020-11-1854 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - November 10, 2020On this week's WAC Podcast we talk with Chicago State men's basketball coach Lance Irvin! (11:51) The Cougars have their schedule set, plus Coach Irvin talks about playing against Michael Jordan - but not on the basketball court! Rachel also visits Grand Canyon men's basketball coach Bryce Drew and Preseason All-WAC selection Alessandro Lever (29:08) We also have Rachel's interview with California Baptist women's basketball coach Jarrod Olson and guard Sydney Palma (36:12)!
2020-11-1043 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - November 2, 2020On this week's WAC Podcast we visit with WAC Podcast we visit with Commissioner Jeff Hurd! (17:59) We talk about the conference basketball schedule, fall sports moving to the spring and much more! Rachel also visits NM State men's basketball coach Chris Jans and WAC Preseason Player of the Year Jabari Rice (36:37) We also have Rachel's interview with Utah Valley women's basketball coach Dan Nielson and Preseason All-WAC selection Josie Williams (46:37)!
2020-11-0254 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - 2020-21 Tarleton Hoops PreviewWe continue our countdown to the WAC Basketball Preview presented by Hercules Tires with Tarleton University! Our guests are Casey Hogan, TSU's Assistant AD for External Operations and the voice of Texans men's basketball and Kyle Crews, Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Broadcasting and the voice of Texans women's basketball! The Tarleton men's team welcomes in new head coach Billy Gillispie who has a ton of Division I head coaching experience (1:22) while the Texans women are coming off of a 21-8 season! (14:01).
2020-10-2324 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - 2020-21 CBU Hoops PreviewWe continue our countdown to the WAC Basketball Preview presented by Hercules Tires with California Baptist University! Our guests are Danny Cross and Daniel Cook, both are Assistant Directors of Athletic Communications for the Lancers! The CBU men's team has plenty of new faces of the squad as they look forward to their first trip to #WACvegas (1:12) while the California Baptist women return two key players from injury and could be one of the highest ranked team in the WAC Preseason Polls! (10:57).
2020-10-2124 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - 2020-21 Grand Canyon Hoops PreviewWe continue our countdown to the WAC Basketball Preview presented by Hercules Tires with Grand Canyon University! Our guest is Paul Coro, Senior Writer and Web Editor for GCULopes.com! The GCU men's team has a new head coach in Bryce Drew who has made several trips to the NCAA tournament as a player and a head coach (1:11). The Lopes women also have a new head coach in Molly Miller who has the highest winning percentage of any coach at any level in the country! (10:20).
2020-10-1917 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - 2020-21 Dixie State Hoops PreviewWe continue our countdown to the WAC Basketball Preview presented by Hercules Tires with Dixie State University! Our guests are Steve Johnson, Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations and Keric Seegmiller, Assistant Coordinator of Media Relations at DSU! The TrailBlazers men's team looks to renew old rivalries against Utah Valley, Grand Canyon and California Baptist (1:24)while the Dixe State women are hoping to make a splash in their first season in the WAC! (19:29).
2020-10-1632 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - 2020-21 Seattle U Hoops PreviewWe continue our countdown to the WAC Basketball Preview presented by Hercules Tires with Seattle University! Our guests are Dennis Patchin, the play by play voice for Redhawks men's basketball and Brian Vail, Assistant Director of Communications at Seattle U! The SU men's team has 11 newcomers (1:17)while the Redhawks women look to replace a very talented group of seniors from last year's squad (17:47).
2020-10-1431 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - 2020-21 UTRGV Hoops PreviewWe continue our countdown to the WAC Basketball Preview presented by Hercules Tires with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley! Our guests is Jonah Goldberg, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications at UTRGV and the play by play voice for the Vaqueros! The UTRGV men's team returns several players with starting experience including two-time WAC Defensive Player of the Year Javon Levi (1:12)while the Vaqueros women are hoping to improve on their number four seed in last year's WAC tournament (19:39).
2020-10-1229 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - 2020 - 21 Chicago State Hoops Preview 1On this epidode of the WAC Podcast we preview the Chicago State basketball seasons with Sam Brief! The Cougars men's team returns a lot of experience (1:14) while the CSU women have a new head coach with Windy City roots (13:03).
2020-10-0921 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - 2020-21 Utah Valley Hoops PreviewWe continue our countdown to the WAC Basketball Preview presented by Hercules Tires with Utah Valley! Our guests are Brandon Crow, the Wolverines men's basketball play by play broadcaster and Clint Burgi, Associate Athletic Director for Communications and Marketing at UVU. The Utah Valley men's team has an amazing 17 newcomers(1:06)while the Wolverines women are hoping to improve on their number two seed in last year's WAC tournament (12:02).
2020-10-0722 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - 2020-21 NM State Hoops PreviewWe start our countdown to the WAC Basketball Preview Days presented by Hercules Tires with NM State! Our guest is Adam Young, the Director of Broadcasting for NM State Sports Properties and Learfield. The Aggies men are riding a 19-game win streak into this season (1:18)while the NMSU women are hoping to bounce back to their championship form (17:03).
2020-10-0529 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - September 22, 2020On this week's WAC Podcast Grand Canyon University Interim Vice President of Athletics Jamie Boggs is our featured guest! (14:18) We talk about Lopes new basketball coaches and what's currently happening at GCU! Rachel also visits with 2018 WAC Men's Soccer Player of the Year Tucker Bone (33:11) formerly of the Air Force Academy and now playing for Reno 1868 FC in the USL!
2020-09-2241 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - September 15, 2020NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia is our featured guest this week on the WAC Podcast (20:48)! We discuss what's happening in Las Cruces, the passing of the legendary Lou Henson, the successes of Pascal Siakam and Nick Gonzales, plus much more! Rachel also visits with WAC Men's Basketball Player of the Year Milan Acquaah, formerly of California Baptist as he gets ready for the upcoming NBA Draft (47:53) WAC SAAC President Katherine Harston also stops by to talk about the new #WACvoting initiative (11:42)!
2020-09-1556 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - September 9, 2020On this week's WAC Podcast Chicago State Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Elliott Charles is our featured guest(13:24) We talk about what's been a very busy first year for Charles and what's currently happening at CSU! Rachel also visits with former NM State women's basketball star Gia Pack (35:47) who is now playing professionally in Slovakia!
2020-09-0947 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - September 1, 2020Former GCU men's soccer star Niki Jackson is our featured guest this week on the WAC Podcast (12:57) as we continue our look back at the past decade in WAC sports! Rachel also visits with WAC Women's Soccer Player of the Year Jessie Ray of Seattle U in WAC All Access (36:08) Ray is one of the conference nominees for NCAA Woman of the Year!
2020-09-0150 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - August 18, 2020In this week's WAC Podcast Rachel Vigil visits with Commissioner Jeff Hurd about the suspension of fall sports (15:28) We also talk with former NM State volleyball star Tatyana Battle who led the WAC in points and kills during the past decade! (27:58)
2020-08-1844 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - August 11, 2020There is a lot of news surrounding college athletics and the fall sports season. In this week's WAC Podcast we visit with WAC Associate Commissioner of Compliance and Governance Marlon Edge (44:31) We talk about the very fluid situation of fall sports and several other topics. We also have NM State men's basketball TV analyst Rus Bradburd (18:43) Bradburd was on Lou Henson's coaching staff and tells several stories about the legendary coach who passed away on July 25.
2020-08-111h 01WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - August 3, 2020In this week's WAC Podcast we visit with UTRGV Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque (18:03) he talks about recovery efforts from Hurricane Hanna (19:21) opening a dialogue on race relations at UTRGV (22:21) outlook for fall sports (30:44) and much more! We also have two-time WAC Women's Soccer Player of the Year Stephanie Verdoia (40:55) The Seattle U grad talks about playing in the NWSL (43:23) being in law school (48:05) and the pay disparity in women's pro sports (49:53) make sure to check it out!
2020-08-041h 03WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - July 21, 2020WAC fall sports have a new start date! We visit with Ron Loghry, WAC Deputy Commissioner and COO about the new schedule (19:28) in our last segment Stan Bates Award Winner Hannah Bruce is our guest! (40:11) Hannah talks about winning the award, playing professional soccer and getting to ready to go to school at Oxford! Also - Rachel Vigil updates us on her stay in the Orlando bubble and we talk about news around the WAC!
2020-07-2158 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - July 14, 2020What is life like living in a bubble? Our Rachel Vigil tells us (1:27) we also visit with Sarah Pfau, the Director of Sports Medicine at Seattle University who is also the co-chair of the WAC Medical Advisory Committee (26:11) and in our last segment Rachel visits with former California Baptist big man Zach Pirog who is doing a summer internship in the WAC office (48:54)!
2020-07-1456 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - July 7, 2020In this week's WAC Podcast Rachel Vigil is heading to the bubble in Orlando! (1:12) we also talk about other news around the WAC (6:48). Our featured guest is Cameron Dietz, Utah Valley's Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach (16:12). We discuss student-athletes coming back on campus (16:32), safety precautions (17:27) workout challenges during quarantine (20:20), and more! In the final segment we replay Rachel's conversations with Tarleton State softball player Destiny Crumpley (38:39) and Dixie State women's soccer player Kelsey Cook (46:39). Both are excited to be in the WAC!
2020-07-0754 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - June 30, 2020This week the WAC welcomes Dixie State University and Tarleton State University! We visit with WAC Commissioner Jeff Hurd who discusses the additions of DSU and TSU (18:54) how the upcoming fall season is shaping up (24:20)communications with the NCAA (27:34) keeping an eye on pro sports returning (29:57) opening up dialogue regarding race relations in the WAC (32:26) Nick Gonzales going in the top 10 of the MLB Draft (34:40) and more! To open the show, Rachel and Eric talk about the additions of Dixie State and Tarleton State (00:52) plus Rachel is heading to the bubble (13:08)! In the final segment we replay Rachel's conversation with...
2020-06-3059 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - June 23, 2020In this episode of the WAC Podcast we visit with UTRGV Men's Basketball Coach Lew Hill (15:25)! We discuss father's day (15:55) how he and his team have handled the pandemic (16:48) being back on campus (18:28) being the first UTRGV coach to read in Story Time (20:39) possibilities of UTRGV seniors playing in the pros (22:37) playing a few games at the Bert Ogden Arena (23:30) his role and thoughts on opening up dialogue for race relations (24:19) and more! To open the show, Rachel and Eric talk about additional WAC players signing contracts with MLB teams and Trev Queen popping up in NBA mock drafts! In...
2020-06-2347 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - June 16, 2020If you like baseball - make sure to check out this week's WAC Podcast as we have two guests who drop plenty of knowledge about the diamond! In our second segment Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner visit with Adam Young, the Director of Broadcasting for NM State Sports Properties! (9:36) Adam talks about being at Nick Gonzales' house for last week's MLB Draft (10:12) what the nerves were like (10:38) surprises in the draft (11:53) and what to possibly expect from Nick in the future! In our featured segment, we visit with WAC Baseball Analyst and former MLB Pitcher Mark Knudson! (28:11) Mark gives his...
2020-06-1658 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - June 9, 2020This is a big week for the WAC Podcast! We have special bonus segment as Rachel Vigil chats with likely MLB top 10 pick Nick Gonzales in WAC All Access! (1:18:42) Our featured guest is author/analyst/professor/coach Rus Bradburd! (25:52)We cover a wide range of topics including NM State men's basketball participating in local marches (26:54), being an assistant coach for both Don Haskins and Lou Henson (28:56) recruiting Tim Hardaway to UTEP (36:33) being director of "Basketball in the Barrio" (39:21) recruiting Shawn Harrington to NM State (42:03), reconnecting with Harrington after he was paralyzed in a shooting while protecting his daughter (44:40) going from...
2020-06-091h 35WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - June 3, 2020For this week's WAC Podcast we have WAC Coordinator of Women's Basketball Officals Violet Palmer! (16:57) living near where many protests are taking place this week and thoughts on the past week's events (19:42), what the off season is like this year compared to previous years (23:09), some potential changes for officals as a result of the Covid pandemic (26:31) having a cameo in the "Last Dance" (31:35) Her thoughts on best players she's officiated (35:02) growing up in Compton and playing college hoops (37:02), getting her start as an official, (41:33) becoming the first female NBA official, (47:47) working for 20 years as an NBA official and earning respect (54:36...
2020-06-031h 14WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - May 27, 2020On this week's WAC Podcast we have Dixie State University Director of Athletics Dr. Jason Boothe! (42:53) We discuss built-in rivalries for DSU in the WAC (44:45), what the St. George area is like (49:28), facilities at Dixie State (54:16) and expectations for year one in the WAC. (59:53) In our second segment we talk with WAC Senior Associate Commisser Dave Chaffin! (26:13) We chat about memories of WAC baseball over the past 25 years (29:46), challenges at this year's swimming and diving championships, (31:53) and conference scheduling. In our first segment the WDN's Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner break down various news and notes around the WAC (4:57) and...
2020-05-271h 14WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - May 19, 2020It's week number eight of the WAC Podcast! On this week's episode we have WAC Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Ron Loghry! (28:39) We discuss last week's conference meetings (29:19), the new look of the WAC in 2020-21 (35:49), California Baptist playing in next year's WAC basketball tournament (39:25) and his re-joining the WAC staff last year. (43:55) In our final segment we talk with Chicago State Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations and Revenue Generation Jessica Poole! (52:47) The Cougars have a new women's basketball coach (54:35), we also chat about plans to honor seniors, (57:27) upgrades to website and social media (59:00) and her role...
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WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - May 12, 2020On this week's WAC Podcast we have Grand Canyon University men's basketball TV analyst Scott Williams!(43:10) We discuss GCU coaching changes (44:07), how Michael Jordan helped him get his 15-year NBA-career started (1:00:12), the infamous Pistons walk-by (1:02:37), Jordan's surprise retirement (1:05:48), being a teammate of both Jordan and LeBron James (1:14:41) Williams' post playing career (1:20:41) and much more ! We also have a great conversation with California Baptist Director of Strength and Conditioning Jason Quan (24:27)! Among the topics Quan talks about incudes challenges during the lockdown (28:40), fitness Friday's (33:47) and working out with his dog! The WDN's Rachel Vigil joins Eric Danner to break down what's...
2020-05-121h 29WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - May 5, 2020This week's WAC Podcast has WAC Commissioner Jeff Hurd (19:01) who talks about some changes to next season's basketball tournament, the additions of Dixie State and Tarleton State and much more! We also have a great conversation with Utah Valley Director of Athletics, Dr. Jared Sumsion! (37:41) And the WDN's Rachel Vigil joins Eric Danner to discuss what's happening around the WAC and our now weekly break down of the Last Dance (3:56)!
2020-05-051h 08WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - April 28, 2020Episode five of the WAC Podcast has the WDN's Rachel Vigil joining Eric Danner to discuss what's happening around sports broadcasting and the WAC! Then UTRGV Associate A.D. for Communications Jonah Goldberg joins the show (22:57) to talk about all things Vaqueros!
2020-04-281h 14WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - April 21, 2020It's week four of the WAC Podcast! In this episode we chat with Lonn Reisman, the VP of Intercollegiate Athletics for Tarleton State University... Reisman talks about TSU joining the WAC next season, how he discovered Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman and the hiring of Billy Gillispie as men's basketball coach! We also have an in-depth conversation with WAC Associate Commissoner/SWA Hope Shuler and we talk about the happenings around the WAC with Rachel Vigil!
2020-04-211h 05WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - April 14, 2020It's week three of the WAC Podcast! In this week's episode we visit with Seattle University Director of Athletics Shaney Fink and discuss how the pandemic shutdown has impacted things on the SU campus. We also talk with WAC Assistant Commissioner of Media Relations Chris Thompson and WAC On-Air Talent and Broadcasting Coordinator Rachel Vigil!
2020-04-1454 minWAC PodcastWAC Podcast - April 7, 2020In the first segment of this week's show, Eric Danner and Rachel Vigil talk about what's happening around the WAC, including Tarleton State hiring Billy Gillispie as their men's basketball coach! In segment two, WAC Associate Commissioner of Compliance and Governance Marlon Edge stops by and discusses the NCAA decision to allow spring sports athletes another year of eligibility. In our final segment, Paul Coro, the Senior Writer and Editor of GCULopes.com is our guest! We chat about Bryce Drew being named men's basketball coach of the Lopes, a new women's basketball coach on the way and what might...
2020-04-071h 11WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - March 31, 2020We visit with the WAC Digital Network's Rachel Vigil and have an in-depth conversation with Adam Young the Director of Broadcasting for NM State Sports Properties!
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