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HoriZone RoundtableThe Summer I Turned to a New Co-HostIn this episode, Bob, along with new permanent co-host Jim Sarow, talk about some of the off-season activities, including ex-Horizon Leaguers in G League action, roster changes and scheduling.2025-07-2156 minArticles – HoriZone RoundtableThe Summer I Turned to a New Co-HostIn this episode, Bob, along with new permanent co-host Jim Sarow, talk about some of the off-season activities, including ex-Horizon Leaguers in G League action, roster changes and scheduling.
2025-07-2156 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Summer I Turned to a New Co-HostIn this episode, Bob, along with new permanent co-host Jim Sarow, talk about some of the off-season activities, including ex-Horizon Leaguers in G League action, roster changes and scheduling.
2025-07-2156 minHoriZone RoundtableEpisode 300!Bob welcomes Kyle Rossi and other prominent figures in the history of the podcast to discuss notable milestones and topics from the previous 299 episodes, including:Jimmy LemkeMatt DudekKaric JonesJim SarowKyle CravenHorizon BoyIntro: Swag Enuff - Microwave Red ft. Meel/Fly Tye (Producer: Sunny Collins)Music Video Link: https://youtu.be/8QpeT9mVOfU?feature=shared2025-05-051h 25HoriZone RoundtableEpisode 300!Bob welcomes Kyle Rossi and other prominent figures in the history of the podcast to discuss notable milestones and topics from the previous 299 episodes, including:
Jimmy Lemke
Matt Dudek
Karic Jones
Jim Sarow
Kyle Craven
Horizon Boy
Intro: Swag Enuff – Microwave Red ft. Meel/Fly Tye (Producer: Sunny Collins)
Music Video Link: https://youtu.be/8QpeT9mVOfU?feature=shared
2025-05-051h 25Articles – HoriZone RoundtableEpisode 300!Bob welcomes Kyle Rossi and other prominent figures in the history of the podcast to discuss notable milestones and topics from the previous 299 episodes, including:
Jimmy Lemke
Matt Dudek
Karic Jones
Jim Sarow
Kyle Craven
Horizon Boy
Intro: Swag Enuff – Microwave Red ft. Meel/Fly Tye (Producer: Sunny Collins)
Music Video Link: https://youtu.be/8QpeT9mVOfU?feature=shared
2025-05-051h 25HoriZone RoundtableHow About That?Oakland became the first Horizon League team since 2011 to win an NCAA Tournament game, and Bob and Matt welcome Griffin Beers on to talk about his experience in Pittsburgh during the Golden Grizzlies' tourney run. Bob and Matt also talk about Cleveland State's win in the CBI, Purdue Fort Wayne's wins in the CIT and WNIT, and movement in the transfer portal, which opened on March 18th. 2024-03-2451 minHoriZone RoundtableHow About That?Oakland became the first Horizon League team since 2011 to win an NCAA Tournament game, and Bob and Matt welcome Griffin Beers on to talk about his experience in Pittsburgh during the Golden Grizzlies' tourney run. Bob and Matt also talk about Cleveland State's win in the CBI, Purdue Fort Wayne's wins in the CIT […]2024-03-2451 minHoriZone RoundtableHorizon's Gonna Horizon, Tournament EditionThe Horizon League semifinals are set, and Bob and Matt talk about the match-ups. Matt also talked to Oakland coach Greg Kampe, and Bob talked to Cleveland State head coach Daniyal Robinson. There's also a discussion about what appears to be return of the heated rivalry between Milwaukee and Green Bay.2024-03-1146 minHoriZone RoundtableHorizon’s Gonna Horizon, Tournament EditionThe Horizon League semifinals are set, and Bob and Matt talk about the match-ups. Matt also talked to Oakland coach Greg Kampe, and Bob talked to Cleveland State head coach Daniyal Robinson. There's also a discussion about what appears to be return of the heated rivalry between Milwaukee and Green Bay. — Send in a […]2024-03-1146 minArticles – HoriZone RoundtableHorizon’s Gonna Horizon, Tournament EditionThe Horizon League semifinals are set, and Bob and Matt talk about the match-ups. Matt also talked to Oakland coach Greg Kampe, and Bob talked to Cleveland State head coach Daniyal Robinson. There's also a discussion about what appears to be return of the heated rivalry between Milwaukee and Green Bay.
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2024-03-1146 minHoriZone RoundtableColonial ChaosWith Matt out, Bob is joined by Scott Meier (@smeier87) to have an in-depth conversation about the situation at Robert Morris and what the future holds for head coach Andy Toole (hence the title, which is not what Bob said at the beginning). They also talk about what happened elsewhere this past week in the conference.2024-01-1448 minHoriZone RoundtableColonial ChaosWith Matt out, Bob is joined by Scott Meier (@smeier87) to have an in-depth conversation about the situation at Robert Morris and what the future holds for head coach Andy Toole (hence the title, which is not what Bob said at the beginning). They also talk about what happened elsewhere this past week in the […]2024-01-1448 minHoriZone RoundtableBonus: Ryan's Hope...Is GoneWill Ryan is gone, and Bob and John get into the ins and out of what's next for Green Bay. Fair warning: Bob curses a lot in this episode.2023-01-2640 minHoriZone RoundtableBonus: Ryan’s Hope…Is GoneWill Ryan is gone, and Bob and John get into the ins and out of what’s next for Green Bay. Fair warning: Bob curses a lot in this episode. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support2023-01-2640 minHoriZone RoundtableEpisode 200!On the 200th episode of the HoriZone Roundtable, Bob and Matt welcome the commissioner of the Horizon League, Julie Roe Lach (@JRL_HL) to the podcast. Bob and Matt also talk about the busy start of the season (three weeks in a row of games!), plus the kind of self-congratulatory things you’d expect from a milestone […]2022-11-0649 minHoriZone RoundtableEpisode 200!On the 200th episode of the HoriZone Roundtable, Bob and Matt welcome the commissioner of the Horizon League, Julie Roe Lach (@JRL_HL) to the podcast. Bob and Matt also talk about the busy start of the season (three weeks in a row of games!), plus the kind of self-congratulatory things you'd expect from a milestone episode 2022-11-0649 min
HoriZone Roundtable2022 Fan Battle Royale, Part 2The Fan Battle Royale is back for 2022, and Bob once again welcomes fans from around the Horizon League to discuss their teams, as well as the state of the conference as a whole. This year’s participants: Detroit Mercy: Kyle Thelen (@KyThelen) Green Bay: Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) Milwaukee: Tommy Dunne (@tjdunne) Northern Kentucky: Michael Ruscher […]2022-05-0851 minHoriZone Roundtable2022 Fan Battle Royale, Part 2The Fan Battle Royale is back for 2022, and Bob once again welcomes fans from around the Horizon League to discuss their teams, as well as the state of the conference as a whole. This year's participants:
Detroit Mercy: Kyle Thelen (@KyThelen)
Green Bay: Jim Sarow (@JimSarow)
Milwaukee: Tommy Dunne (@tjdunne)
Northern Kentucky: Michael Ruscher (@RuscherMichael)
Oakland: Mitchell Covert (@Mitchell9766)
Wright State: Shane Mortemore (@Freewind69)
Youngstown State: Niko Pappas (@pap_attack95)
2022-05-0851 minHoriZone Roundtable2022 Fan Battle Royale, Part 1The Fan Battle Royale is back for 2022, and Bob once again welcomes fans from around the Horizon League to discuss their teams, as well as the state of the conference as a whole. This year’s participants: Detroit Mercy: Kyle Thelen (@KyThelen) Green Bay: Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) Milwaukee: Tommy Dunne (@tjdunne) Northern Kentucky: Michael Ruscher […]2022-05-0146 minHoriZone Roundtable2022 Fan Battle Royale, Part 1The Fan Battle Royale is back for 2022, and Bob once again welcomes fans from around the Horizon League to discuss their teams, as well as the state of the conference as a whole. This year's participants:
Detroit Mercy: Kyle Thelen (@KyThelen)
Green Bay: Jim Sarow (@JimSarow)
Milwaukee: Tommy Dunne (@tjdunne)
Northern Kentucky: Michael Ruscher (@RuscherMichael)
Oakland: Mitchell Covert (@Mitchell9766)
Wright State: Shane Mortemore (@Freewind69)
Youngstown State: Niko Pappas (@pap_attack95)
2022-05-0146 minHoriZone RoundtableThe 2021 Jimmy Lemke Fan Battle Royale, Part 2Jimmy Lemke returns again to co-host his namesake event with Bob, talking with fans from all over the Horizon League once again to talk about the previous season, as well as prospects for next season. This year’s participants: Cleveland State: Jon Durda(@pronkville08) Detroit Mercy: Rick Neaton (@rickneaton) Green Bay: Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) Oakland: Brian Nguyen […]2021-05-0900 minHoriZone RoundtableThe 2021 Jimmy Lemke Fan Battle Royale, Part 2Jimmy Lemke returns again to co-host his namesake event with Bob, talking with fans from all over the Horizon League once again to talk about the previous season, as well as prospects for next season. This year's participants:
Cleveland State: Jon Durda(@pronkville08)
Detroit Mercy: Rick Neaton (@rickneaton)
Green Bay: Jim Sarow (@JimSarow)
Oakland: Brian Nguyen (@kim.jong.skillz)
Purdue Fort Wayne: Travis Olinske (@TravisOlinske)
Robert Morris: Ethan Morrison (@EthanMorrison26)
UIC: Olyer Anderson (@OlyerAnderson)
Youngstown State: Matt Fin (@MattyFin21)
2021-05-0945 minHoriZone RoundtableThe 2021 Jimmy Lemke Fan Battle Royale, Part 1Jimmy Lemke returns again to co-host his namesake event with Bob, talking with fans from all over the Horizon League once again to talk about the previous season, as well as prospects for next season. This year’s participants: Cleveland State: Jon Durda(@pronkville08) Detroit Mercy: Rick Neaton (@rickneaton) Green Bay: Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) Oakland: Brian Ngyuen […]2021-05-0200 minHoriZone RoundtableThe 2021 Jimmy Lemke Fan Battle Royale, Part 1Jimmy Lemke returns again to co-host his namesake event with Bob, talking with fans from all over the Horizon League once again to talk about the previous season, as well as prospects for next season. This year's participants:
Cleveland State: Jon Durda(@pronkville08)
Detroit Mercy: Rick Neaton (@rickneaton)
Green Bay: Jim Sarow (@JimSarow)
Oakland: Brian Nguyen (@kim.jong.skillz)
Purdue Fort Wayne: Travis Olinske (@TravisOlinske)
Robert Morris: Ethan Morrison (@EthanMorrison26)
UIC: Olyer Anderson (@OlyerAnderson)
Youngstown State: Matt Fin (@MattyFin21)
2021-05-0245 minHoriZone Roundtable#HLWBB Rising (Featuring a Conversation with Chris Kielsmeier)Bob, Matt and John (with a new Twitter handle, @horizoneJohn) talk about the post-season success of the Horizon League’s women’s basketball teams, including Wright State’s upset of Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament and Milwaukee’s dominant win over Drake in the WNIT. Bob and Matt also have a conversation with Cleveland State’s Chris Kielsmeier, whose team […]2021-03-2800 minHoriZone Roundtable#HLWBB Rising (Featuring a Conversation with Chris Kielsmeier)Bob, Matt and John (with a new Twitter handle, @horizoneJohn) talk about the post-season success of the Horizon League's women's basketball teams, including Wright State's upset of Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament and Milwaukee's dominant win over Drake in the WNIT. Bob and Matt also have a conversation with Cleveland State's Chris Kielsmeier, whose team took the WBI crown. 2021-03-2846 minHoriZone RoundtableLet the (Conference Tournament) Games Begin!The Horizon League regular season has come to an end, and Dan Gliot from the Horizon League joins Bob, Matt and John to explain the ins and outs of the formula, seeding and the tourney format. Bob, Matt and John also talk about the last weekend of the regular season, including how any HL team […]2021-02-2100 minHoriZone RoundtableLet the (Conference Tournament) Games Begin!The Horizon League regular season has come to an end, and Dan Gliot from the Horizon League joins Bob, Matt and John to explain the ins and outs of the formula, seeding and the tourney format. Bob, Matt and John also talk about the last weekend of the regular season, including how any HL team has a shot at the tournament.2021-02-2151 minHoriZone RoundtableA Conversation with Bill Wampler (And Much More!)Wright State has pulled back into a first-place tie with Cleveland State, and Bob and Matt welcome ex-Raider Bill Wampler (@BillyWampler2) on the podcast to talk about his old team and their ongoing success. Bob and Matt also tackle the rest of the week in the Horizon League, which feature the exit of AJ Bramah from Robert Morris, Marcus Burk's offensive tear, and a rare stumble for Cleveland State.2021-02-1454 minHoriZone RoundtableA Conversation with Bill Wampler (And Much More!)Wright State has pulled back into a first-place tie with Cleveland State, and Bob and Matt welcome ex-Raider Bill Wampler (@BillyWampler2) on the podcast to talk about his old team and their ongoing success. Bob and Matt also tackle the rest of the week in the Horizon League, which feature the exit of AJ Bramah […]2021-02-1400 minHoriZone RoundtableThe More Things Change...While the Horizon League schedule remains in flux, thanks to COVID protocols, Bob and Matt have no shortage of things to talk about, including Detroit Mercy and Youngstown State's struggles, Cleveland State's strong early showing, and the first-ever conference wins for Robert Morris and Purdue Fort Wayne. Also, Bob details the changes coming to the 2021 Jimmy Lemke Fan Battle Royale. 2020-12-2847 minHoriZone RoundtableThe More Things Change…While the Horizon League schedule remains in flux, thanks to COVID protocols, Bob and Matt have no shortage of things to talk about, including Detroit Mercy and Youngstown State’s struggles, Cleveland State’s strong early showing, and the first-ever conference wins for Robert Morris and Purdue Fort Wayne. Also, Bob details the changes coming to the […]2020-12-2800 minHoriZone RoundtablePost-Preview Week Recap, Part 2With Preview Week on horizoneroundtable.com in the books, Bob and Matt welcome John Parker (@jjparker084) to talk about how everyone's pre-season predictions shook out. Naturally, because of how many teams are now involved, this is the second of a two-part recap. And this episode also presents a challenge related to Bob's hair. Here's a hint: It involved Loudon Love and the National Kidney Foundation.2020-11-021h 03HoriZone RoundtablePost-Preview Week Recap, Part 2With Preview Week on horizoneroundtable.com in the books, Bob and Matt welcome John Parker (@jjparker084) to talk about how everyone’s pre-season predictions shook out. Naturally, because of how many teams are now involved, this is the second of a two-part recap. And this episode also presents a challenge related to Bob’s hair. Here’s a hint: […]2020-11-0200 minHoriZone RoundtableBonus: The End of an EraHorizon League Commissioner Jon LeCrone will be stepping down and replaced by deputy commissioner Julie Roe Lach at the beginning of 2021, and Bob and Matt, with guest John Parker, discuss LeCrone's tenure in the conference and what to expect in Roe Lach's term. Plus, Bob reads what can only be described as LeCrone's smiting of an incorrigible young man (read: Bob in 2001).2020-10-2033 minHoriZone RoundtableBonus: The End of an EraHorizon League Commissioner Jon LeCrone will be stepping down and replaced by deputy commissioner Julie Roe Lach at the beginning of 2021, and Bob and Matt, with guest John Parker, discuss LeCrone’s tenure in the conference and what to expect in Roe Lach’s term. Plus, Bob reads what can only be described as LeCrone’s smiting […]2020-10-2000 minHoriZone RoundtableDudek vs. SarowJim Sarow (@JimSarow) returns to the podcast to continue the debate he and Matt have been having via Twitter about Horizon League teams and buy games. And they also talk (with Bob, of course) about the Will Ryan hire, the ongoing situation with Wright State and the possibility that a bubble not unlike the NBA […]2020-09-0100 minHoriZone RoundtableDudek vs. SarowJim Sarow (@JimSarow) returns to the podcast to continue the debate he and Matt have been having via Twitter about Horizon League teams and buy games. And they also talk (with Bob, of course) about the Will Ryan hire, the ongoing situation with Wright State and the possibility that a bubble not unlike the NBA will happen at the start of college basketball season.2020-09-011h 04HoriZone RoundtableA Conversation with Brian Kuklinski (And More!)Bob and Matt welcome the play-by-play voice of Green Bay, Brian Klukinski (@Brian_Kuklinski) to discuss the recent hiring of Will Ryan and the overall impact it will make on the program. Also, IUPUI has opted to retain Byron Rimm as head coach, so naturally Bob and Matt have some thoughts. Plus, the Robert Morris-to-the-Horizon League […]2020-06-1400 minHoriZone RoundtableA Conversation with Brian Kuklinski (And More!)Bob and Matt welcome the play-by-play voice of Green Bay, Brian Klukinski (@Brian_Kuklinski) to discuss the recent hiring of Will Ryan and the overall impact it will make on the program. Also, IUPUI has opted to retain Byron Rimm as head coach, so naturally Bob and Matt have some thoughts. Plus, the Robert Morris-to-the-Horizon League move will become official, so there's a little something about how that changes the landscape of the conference.2020-06-1449 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Still-Flickering FlamesMatt Fordon (@NDLOfficial) from the new Chicago blog Numbers Don't Lie (numbersdontlie23.com)joins Bob and Matt to talk about the seemingly perpetual up-and-down struggles of UIC, as well as the continual logjam in the middle of the conference standing. Bob also throws out a wild conspiracy theory that involves Cleveland State and a Ukranian oligarch, and they discuss the neverending woes at IUPUI.2020-02-0945 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Still-Flickering FlamesMatt Fordon (@NDLOfficial) from the new Chicago blog Numbers Don’t Lie (numbersdontlie23.com)joins Bob and Matt to talk about the seemingly perpetual up-and-down struggles of UIC, as well as the continual logjam in the middle of the conference standing. Bob also throws out a wild conspiracy theory that involves Cleveland State and a Ukranian oligarch, and […]2020-02-0900 minHoriZone RoundtableOn the Road With Jordan Bernfield (And More!)Bob and Matt talk with the Horizon League’s play-by-play voice on ESPN, Jordan Bernfield, to talk about the unbelievable 30-point run Northern Kentucky put together against UIC, plus the questionable future of Flames coach Steve McClain. Bob and Matt also talk about how Matt is relieved he didn’t have to do a standalone Cleveland State […]2020-01-1200 minHoriZone RoundtableOn the Road With Jordan Bernfield (And More!)Bob and Matt talk with the Horizon League's play-by-play voice on ESPN, Jordan Bernfield, to talk about the unbelievable 30-point run Northern Kentucky put together against UIC, plus the questionable future of Flames coach Steve McClain. Bob and Matt also talk about how Matt is relieved he didn't have to do a standalone Cleveland State episode (thanks to a foul-ridden loss to Oakland). Plus, they discuss Youngstown State's surge and the emergence of Milwaukee.2020-01-1246 minHoriZone RoundtableSuch a Strange WeekBob and Matt sift through the swath of games this week, in which Northern Kentucky lost to Texas Southern and Cleveland State swept their weekend in Washington, DC. Also, because of the inordinate amount of games featuring Horizon League teams on FloSports, Bob has some opinions on that platform. — This episode is sponsored by […]2019-11-2500 minHoriZone RoundtableSuch a Strange WeekBob and Matt sift through the swath of games this week, in which Northern Kentucky lost to Texas Southern and Cleveland State swept their weekend in Washington, DC. Also, because of the inordinate amount of games featuring Horizon League teams on FloSports, Bob has some opinions on that platform.2019-11-2545 minHoriZone RoundtableOn the Youngstown State Beat with John VargoJohn Vargo (@jvargoTrib), Youngstown State basketball writer for the Tribune-Chronicle in Warren, Ohio, joins Bob and Jimmy to talk about the Penguins and how they will fare this year in the Horizon League. Also, Bob and Jimmy discuss Detroit Mercy’s Antoine Davis and his possible NBA prospects after the season. — This episode is sponsored […]2019-10-0600 minHoriZone RoundtableOn the Youngstown State Beat with John VargoJohn Vargo (@jvargoTrib), Youngstown State basketball writer for the Tribune-Chronicle in Warren, Ohio, joins Bob and Jimmy to talk about the Penguins and how they will fare this year in the Horizon League. Also, Bob and Jimmy discuss Detroit Mercy's Antoine Davis and his possible NBA prospects after the season.2019-10-0651 minHoriZone RoundtableThe 2019 Fall Fan Forum, Part 2In the second part of the 2019 Fall Fan Forum, fans from around the Horizon League talk about the ongoing APR ban at Detroit Mercy. Plus, they discuss both conference and non-conference scheduling. And yes, the HL's official podcast came up.
Participants:
Cleveland State: Phil Daniels (@HLGA2020)
Detroit Mercy: Rick Neaton (@rickneaton)
Green Bay: Jim Sarow (@JimSarow)
Milwaukee: Chad Knodl (@ChadKnodl)
NKU: Chris Boggs (@BigBadBoggs)
Oakland: Chris Cousineau (@Cousi7)
Wright State: Ricky Redinger (@R_Redinger4)
2019-09-3049 minHoriZone RoundtableThe 2019 Fall Fan Forum, Part 1Bob and Jimmy welcome fans from across the Horizon League (except IUPUI, UIC and Youngstown State, apparently) to the annual fall fan forum. Among the topics discussed include preseason publications, Wright State's position at the top, and potential contenders to the conference crown.
Participants:
Cleveland State: Phil Daniels (@HLGA2020)
Detroit Mercy: Rick Neaton (@rickneaton)
Green Bay: Jim Sarow (@JimSarow)
Milwaukee: Chad Knodl (@ChadKnodl)
NKU: Chris Boggs (@BigBadBoggs)
Oakland: Chris Cousineau (@Cousi7)
Wright State: Ricky Redinger (@R_Redinger4)
2019-09-2244 minHoriZone RoundtableAnd Just Like That, Cleveland State Has a New CoachIt only took two weeks from the announcement that Dennis Felton was fired as head coach at Cleveland State to the hiring of Florida State assistant Dennis Gates as the new head coach. Bob and Matt Dudek, filling in for Jimmy, break down the new hire and how this will impact the Vikings. Also, Bob […]2019-07-2900 minHoriZone RoundtableAnd Just Like That, Cleveland State Has a New CoachIt only took two weeks from the announcement that Dennis Felton was fired as head coach at Cleveland State to the hiring of Florida State assistant Dennis Gates as the new head coach. Bob and Matt Dudek, filling in for Jimmy, break down the new hire and how this will impact the Vikings. Also, Bob and Matt finally get to talk about the new Horizon League Tournament format, which includes some old incentives for the top teams.2019-07-2948 min
HoriZone RoundtableThe Second Take on the Spring Signing Period (Because Bob Lost the First)Since technical difficulties wiped out Bob and Jimmy’s original discussion about the ongoing spring signing period, Bob has had to come up with an episode by himself (Sorry, Jimmy). Oakland’s got a scholarship left to give, and Northern Kentucky and Wright State are finalists in the Marcus Domask sweepstakes. Plus, does anyone know what Detroit […]2019-05-0600 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Second Take on the Spring Signing Period (Because Bob Lost the First)Since technical difficulties wiped out Bob and Jimmy's original discussion about the ongoing spring signing period, Bob has had to come up with an episode by himself (Sorry, Jimmy). Oakland's got a scholarship left to give, and Northern Kentucky and Wright State are finalists in the Marcus Domask sweepstakes. Plus, does anyone know what Detroit Mercy is going to do with its six open scholarships. Finally, Bob had to say something about the Christian Dawkins trial.
Topics:
Oakland's remaining scholarship
The competition for Marcus Domask
Wright State's addition of Jordan Ash
The mystery behind Detroit Mercy's...2019-05-0640 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Horn Sounds on a New Era at Northern KentuckySam Rosenstiel (@SamRosenstiel), the editor-in-chief of Northern Kentucky’s student newspaper, The Northerner (@northernermedia), joins Bob to discuss the recent hire of Darrien Horn as the NKU’s new head coach, replacing John Brannen. They talk about the overall search process, what impact it will have on the current players, as well as spring recruiting. Bob and […]2019-04-2900 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Horn Sounds on a New Era at Northern KentuckySam Rosenstiel (@SamRosenstiel), the editor-in-chief of Northern Kentucky's student newspaper, The Northerner (@northernermedia), joins Bob to discuss the recent hire of Darrien Horn as the NKU's new head coach, replacing John Brannen. They talk about the overall search process, what impact it will have on the current players, as well as spring recruiting. Bob and Sam also discuss the recent controversy surrounding women's basketball coach Camryn Whitaker.
Topics:
The brief history of the NKU coaching search
Key points from Darrin Horn's initial press conference
The impact on recruiting and current Norse players
An update the on...2019-04-2943 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Season of LeavingKyle Craven (@KyleCraven_NR) joins Bob (minus Jimmy, due to technical difficulties Bob caused) to talk about the aftermath of John Brannen leaving Northern Kentucky to coach Cincinnati. They also talk about the impact of recent transfers by Jaevin Cumberland and Braden Norris from Oakland, Malachi Smith from Wright State and Camron Justice from IUPUI.
Topics:
The HoriZone Roundtable’s move announcement
John Brannen’s departure from Cincinnati
Who takes over at Northern Kentucky?
Transfer news from Wright State, Oakland and IUPUI
2019-04-1548 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Season of LeavingKyle Craven (@KyleCraven_NR) joins Bob (minus Jimmy, due to technical difficulties Bob caused) to talk about the aftermath of John Brannen leaving Northern Kentucky to coach Cincinnati. They also talk about the impact of recent transfers by Jaevin Cumberland and Braden Norris from Oakland, Malachi Smith from Wright State and Camron Justice from IUPUI. Topics: […]2019-04-1500 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Second Annual Fan Battle Royale, Part 2In the second part of the Second Annual Fan Battle Royale, Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) discuss the recent end to the Horizon League’s tournament presence in Detroit and look towards the future in Indianapolis. Participants: Green Bay – Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) Milwaukee – Chad Knodl (@ChadKnodl) Oakland – Anthony Gallina (@anthony_ougrizz) Wright State – […]2019-04-0800 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Second Annual Fan Battle Royale, Part 2In the second part of the Second Annual Fan Battle Royale, Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) discuss the recent end to the Horizon League’s tournament presence in Detroit and look towards the future in Indianapolis.
Participants:
Green Bay – Jim Sarow (@JimSarow)
Milwaukee – Chad Knodl (@ChadKnodl)
Oakland – Anthony Gallina (@anthony_ougrizz)
Wright State – Ricky Redinger (@R_Redinger4)
2019-04-0851 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Second Annual Fan Battle Royale, Part IBob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) welcome fans from around the Horizon League for the Second Annual Fan Battle Royale. In this episode, they discuss the online fan experience, including the recent demise of Cleveland State’s message board. Participants: Green Bay – Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) Milwaukee – Chad Knodl (@ChadKnodl) Oakland – Anthony Gallina (@anthony_ougrizz) Wright […]2019-04-0200 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Second Annual Fan Battle Royale, Part IBob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) welcome fans from around the Horizon League for the Second Annual Fan Battle Royale. In this episode, they discuss the online fan experience, including the recent demise of Cleveland State’s message board.
Participants:
Green Bay – Jim Sarow (@JimSarow)
Milwaukee – Chad Knodl (@ChadKnodl)
Oakland – Anthony Gallina (@anthony_ougrizz)
Wright State – Ricky Redinger (@R_Redinger4)
2019-04-0245 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Norse Go Dancing!Bob (@BobMcDonald) goes solo on Selection Sunday with audio from Matt Dudek (@GrizzTalkOU) and Karic Jones (@Karic_Jones) from the semifinals and finals of Motor City Madness. Bob also breaks down the NCAA Tournament game between Northern Kentucky, a 14 seed, and third-seeded Texas Tech. He also discusses the NIT game between Wright State and Clemson, featuring a reunion with former Raiders coach Brad Brownell, and the CIT match-up between IUPUI and Marshall
Topics:
Motor City Madness Semifinals recap
Motor City Madness Finals recap
NCAA Tournament Preview: Northern Kentucky vs. Texas Tech
NIT Preview: Wright State vs...2019-03-1846 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Norse Go Dancing!Bob (@BobMcDonald) goes solo on Selection Sunday with audio from Matt Dudek (@GrizzTalkOU) and Karic Jones (@Karic_Jones) from the semifinals and finals of Motor City Madness. Bob also breaks down the NCAA Tournament game between Northern Kentucky, a 14 seed, and third-seeded Texas Tech. He also discusses the NIT game between Wright State and Clemson, […]2019-03-1800 minHoriZone Roundtable#HLMBB Tourney Time Is Here (Except for Bob and Jimmy)!Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) break down the end of the regular season, including the fact that their teams, Cleveland State and Milwaukee, won’t be going to the Horizon League Tournament. They also make their picks for Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, as well as all-conference first and second teams. Plus, as an extra-added bonus, since the league doesn’t have a third team, Bob and Jimmy make one up!
Topics
Bob and Jimmy lamenting their respective teams’ futility
Predictions for all-conference accolades
The HoriZone Roundtable Presen...2019-03-0454 minHoriZone Roundtable#HLMBB Tourney Time Is Here (Except for Bob and Jimmy)!Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) break down the end of the regular season, including the fact that their teams, Cleveland State and Milwaukee, won’t be going to the Horizon League Tournament. They also make their picks for Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, as well as all-conference […]2019-03-0400 minHoriZone RoundtablePeaking at the (W)right TimeBob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) are back on the podcast together, and they’re talking about Wright State’s dominance this weekend. That, coupled with Northern Kentucky’s upset loss to Cleveland State, puts the Raiders at the top of the conference standings. They’re also still discussing their issues with the new Horizon League Tournament format, and what it will eventually cost the conference.
Topics
Wright State takes the top spot
The Cleveland State Bob expected finally shows up to beat Northern Kentucky.
Assessing the impact of both Dennis Felton and Ken Bothof’s comments regarding...2019-02-2537 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Halfway Episode (Including the Least Surprising Announcement Ever)With Jimmy under the weather, Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) fills in and joins Bob to talk about how everything had shaken out in the first half of the Horizon League. That includes the strength of Northern Kentucky’s performance the recent slide Green Bay has experienced. First, though, they talk about the recent announcement that the Horizon League basketball tournament will be held in Indianapolis starting in 2020.
Topics
Indianapolis, the future host of the Horizon League basketball tournament
Green Bay’s recent struggles
Northern Kentucky is ahead of the pack, as expected.
2019-01-2833 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Halfway Episode (Including the Least Surprising Announcement Ever)With Jimmy under the weather, Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) fills in and joins Bob to talk about how everything had shaken out in the first half of the Horizon League. That includes the strength of Northern Kentucky’s performance the recent slide Green Bay has experienced. First, though, they talk about the recent announcement that the Horizon […]2019-01-2800 minHoriZone RoundtableBob Apologizes for Cursing Green BayAmid another dismal week for the Horizon League in non-conference play, Bob apologizes for unwittingly jinxing Green Bay last episode, taking full blame for the Phoenix losing by nearly 30 to Bowling Green. Bob and Jimmy also look into what’s happening at Wright State, where the Raiders are under .500 and lost the last six straight games against D1 teams.
Topics:
Another disastrous week for the Horizon League
Bob’s apology to Green Bay fans
Wright State’s recent struggles
After last season, is the Horizon League really better?
2018-12-1037 minHoriZone RoundtableBob Apologizes for Cursing Green BayAmid another dismal week for the Horizon League in non-conference play, Bob apologizes for unwittingly jinxing Green Bay last episode, taking full blame for the Phoenix losing by nearly 30 to Bowling Green. Bob and Jimmy also look into what’s happening at Wright State, where the Raiders are under .500 and lost the last six […]2018-12-1000 minHoriZone RoundtableWanted: Athletic Director at Cleveland StateWith the sudden departure of Mike Thomas as athletic director at Cleveland State, Bob (minus Jimmy) discusses the move with Matthew Johns of the Reserve News (@TheReserveMedia) and what CSU is looking for in a successor. Also, Bob and Matthew discuss Green Bay’s win over Belmont and the potential for the Phoenix to compete for the […]2018-12-0300 minHoriZone RoundtableWanted: Athletic Director at Cleveland StateWith the sudden departure of Mike Thomas as athletic director at Cleveland State, Bob (minus Jimmy) discusses the move with Matthew Johns of the Reserve News (@TheReserveMedia) and what CSU is looking for in a successor. Also, Bob and Matthew discuss Green Bay’s win over Belmont and the potential for the Phoenix to compete for the conference crown. Plus, how does IUPUI’s Camron Justice stack up against the top Horizon League players? Finally, Mike Davis may be putting together a better season at Detroit Mercy than most has expected.
Topics:
The Mike Thomas departure from...2018-12-0346 minHoriZone RoundtableFall Fan Episode, Part 2This is the second part of a discussion Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) have with fans from various Horizon League schools. They discuss what it takes for rivalries to happen within the conference. Also, with the formation of the fan council a Green Bay, how could something like this benefit some of the other conference schools?
Topics:
In-conference school rivalries
Calling all IUPUI fans
Attracting new fans at all conference schools.
Participants:
Jon Durda (@pronkville08)
Jim Sarow (@JimSarow)
Chris Schutte (@ChrisSchutte3)
Matt Dudek (@GrizzTalkOU)
Ricky Redinger (@R_Redinger4)
2018-10-1951 minHoriZone RoundtableFall Fan Episode, Part 1Bob and much later on, Jimmy, welcome fans from various Horizon League schools to about a number of topics in the run-up to the upcoming basketball season. In this first part of this episode, they discuss the future of the Horizon League Tournament after it leaves Detroit in 2019 and will teams within the conference will improve upon last season.
Topics:
What’s next for the Horizon League Tournament?
Was last season the low point for the conference?
Team-by-team breakdown
Participants:
Jon Durda (@pronkville08)
Jim Sarow (@JimSarow)
Chris Schutte (@ChrisSchutte3)
Matt Dudek (@GrizzTalkOU)
Ricky Redinger (@R...2018-10-1547 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Wait for the Schedule Continues…Bob and Jimmy are back at it, and with more of the non-conference schedules out, they openly wonder when the full Horizon League slate will be released. Also, Bob isn’t happy with the conference’s move towards ESPN+. And what was with the flap between Valhalla Vanguard (@NKUValhalla) and Northern Kentucky’s Barstool Twitter account? Finally, Bob […]2018-08-1900 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Wait for the Schedule Continues…Bob and Jimmy are back at it, and with more of the non-conference schedules out, they openly wonder when the full Horizon League slate will be released. Also, Bob isn’t happy with the conference’s move towards ESPN+. And what was with the flap between Valhalla Vanguard (@NKUValhalla) and Northern Kentucky’s Barstool Twitter account? Finally, Bob and Jimmy get into an ages-long question: How can conference schools grow their fanbase?
The long, drawn-out process of putting together the Horizon League schedule
The Horizon League/ESPN relationship
A recap of the Valhalla Vanguard/Barstool dust-up
Getting new fans a...2018-08-1957 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Rest of the StoryIn this episode, Bob and Jimmy recap Bob’s interview with Cleveland State head coach Dennis Felton. Also, with the spring signing period over, they discuss how the league currently shakes out. And has it’s been since Bacari Alexander was fired, Detroit Mercy is still looking for a head coach. And the latest name is former […]2018-05-2600 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Rest of the StoryIn this episode, Bob and Jimmy recap Bob’s interview with Cleveland State head coach Dennis Felton. Also, with the spring signing period over, they discuss how the league currently shakes out. And has it’s been since Bacari Alexander was fired, Detroit Mercy is still looking for a head coach. And the latest name is former Indiana and UAB coach and current Texas Southern coach Mike Davis.
Topics:
Recap of the Dennis Felton interview
Assessing the Horizon League after the end of the spring signing period.
Is Mike Davis the answer for Detroit Mercy?
2018-05-2653 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Search is Mercifully Over (Maybe)Bob (@BobMcDonald) is hosting the podcast by himself this week, but that’s not to say that there isn’t plenty to talk about. Detroit Mercy may finally be hiring a head coach, and Bob breaks down the potential candidates. Also, with departing seniors and now Isaiah Brock transferring, where does that leave Oakland? Finally, with the spring signing period closing out, what does Dennis Felton, who has four scholarships left at Cleveland State, have up his sleeve?
Topics:
Who does Detroit Mercy choose as the head coach?
Isaiah Brock transfers to Grand Valley State
Cleveland State...2018-05-0839 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Search is Mercifully Over (Maybe)Bob (@BobMcDonald) is hosting the podcast by himself this week, but that’s not to say that there isn’t plenty to talk about. Detroit Mercy may finally be hiring a head coach, and Bob breaks down the potential candidates. Also, with departing seniors and now Isaiah Brock transferring, where does that leave Oakland? Finally, with the […]2018-05-0800 minHoriZone RoundtableTaking a New PathBob and Jimmy (and, briefly, Bob’s dog Harry) welcome Matthew Johns (@M_Johns12) and Sean McDonnell (@bigmacsnackwrap) from The Reserve News (@TheReserveMedia) and Jesse Kramer, the founder of the Catch and Shoot (@Catch_N_Shoot). The discussion focused first on the origins of the two sites, where The Reserve has grown into the premier venue for Cleveland State […]2018-04-2300 minHoriZone RoundtableTaking a New PathBob and Jimmy (and, briefly, Bob’s dog Harry) welcome Matthew Johns (@M_Johns12) and Sean McDonnell (@bigmacsnackwrap) from The Reserve News (@TheReserveMedia) and Jesse Kramer, the founder of the Catch and Shoot (@Catch_N_Shoot). The discussion focused first on the origins of the two sites, where The Reserve has grown into the premier venue for Cleveland State coverage, while the Catch and Shoot have focused on Chicago hoops, including UIC. Also in this episode, there was a talk about the evolution of who we look at transfers, as well as the emergence of the G-League and Lavar Ba...2018-04-2352 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Vanguard Has Arrived!Bob McDonald (@bobmcdonald) and Jimmy Lemke (@PantherU) welcome Jack Talley (@jack_talley21), one of the co-founders of the Valhalla Vanguard Twitter account (@NKUValhalla). The discussion includes how the Vanguard was started and how it has grown to include a new podcast. This leads to a bigger talk about the benefits of students building the fan base on their own. And Bob and Jimmy announce the creation of the HoriZone Roundtable – @HoriZoneRT.
Topics:
Announcing the new HoriZone Roundtable Twitter account.
Origins of Valhalla Vanguard and the new podcast.
The state of building an organic student fanbase (and so...2018-04-1648 min
HoriZone RoundtableThis Is the End (Not Really)It’s the final episode of the season, and yet, there’s still plenty to talk about. Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) discuss Wright State’s hiring of Scott Nagy and Milwaukee’s choice of LaVall Jordan. And, of course, there’s the departure of Bryce Drew at Valpo. And Bob and Jimmy can’t leave without saying goodbye to the season.
Topics:
Scott Nagy takes over at Wright State
Milwaukee chooses LaVall Jordan
Bryce Drew leave Valpo, and the Crusaders hire from within
A farewell to the season from Bob and Jimmy
2016-04-0844 minHoriZone RoundtableThis Is the End (Not Really)It’s the final episode of the season, and yet, there’s still plenty to talk about. Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) discuss Wright State’s hiring of Scott Nagy and Milwaukee’s choice of LaVall Jordan. And, of course, there’s the departure of Bryce Drew at Valpo. And Bob and Jimmy can’t leave without saying goodbye to the […]2016-04-0800 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Mean SeasonAs the NCAA Tournament goes on, the Horizon League is having an eventful post-season of its own. And it goes beyond Valparaiso’s NCAA snub and Green Bay’s first-round exit. Wright State and Milwaukee have fired their coaches. This has left Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) left to wonder what two 20-game winning coaches did to deserve that.
Topics:
Billy Donlon is out at Wright State, and AD Bob Grant is blocking people on Twitter
Milwaukee fires Rob Jeter
The sorted history of Milwaukee ADs since 2008
The uncertain state of the Horizon League post-firings
2016-03-201h 01HoriZone RoundtableOn to the Motor CityThe regular season is over in the Horizon League, and all the seeds have been decided. Bob and Jimmy break down some of the first-round match-ups. Bob also has an announcement to make about a change in venue for his Cleveland State column. And Jimmy laments the down year for the Horizon League.
Topics:
Bob announces the new home for his Cleveland State column
UIC is a dangerous 10 seed
Nearing the end of Cleveland State’s bad year
Milwaukee faces off against Northern Kentucky
Valpo survives the grueling Wisconsin trip
2016-02-291h 08HoriZone RoundtableOn to the Motor CityThe regular season is over in the Horizon League, and all the seeds have been decided. Bob and Jimmy break down some of the first-round match-ups. Bob also has an announcement to make about a change in venue for his Cleveland State column. And Jimmy laments the down year for the Horizon League. Topics: Bob […]2016-02-2900 minHoriZone RoundtableWho’s Separating Themselves?Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@pantheru) kick things off with a clip from the song Norris Cole from hip-hop artist Graddy Co. They also talk about Oakland’s recent six-game winning streak, along with Milwaukee’s two-game slide. Bob also gets into comments made by Cleveland State coach Gary Waters after the loss to Detroit. Finally, where does […]2016-02-0800 minHoriZone RoundtableWho’s Separating Themselves?Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@pantheru) kick things off with a clip from the song Norris Cole from hip-hop artist Graddy Co. They also talk about Oakland’s recent six-game winning streak, along with Milwaukee’s two-game slide. Bob also gets into comments made by Cleveland State coach Gary Waters after the loss to Detroit. Finally, where does Valpo sit as an at-large NCAA bid, and how many teams will make the post-season?
Topic:
Norris Cole’s jersey retirement (and song)
Oakland’s six-game winning streak
Milwaukee’s two losses against Wright State and Northern Kentucky
Is Cleveland...2016-02-081h 16HoriZone RoundtableThe Halfway EpisodeBob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) welcome guest James Squire (@StlVUFan) from the On the Horizon blog. Illinois-Chicago won its first Division I game, at the expense of Cleveland State, much to Bob’s dismay. Also, Wright State got swept in Michigan and Valparaiso rolled, leaving the Crusaders back in sole possession of first place. They discuss the ongoing dissatisfaction of Horizon League coaches by fans, and what can really be done to elevate the conference?
Topics:
Illinois-Chicago Wins in Division I (Finally)!
Wright State gets swept by Oakland and Detroit
Valparaiso wins big to take sole po...2016-02-011h 20HoriZone RoundtableThe Halfway EpisodeBob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) welcome guest James Squire (@StlVUFan) from the On the Horizon blog. Illinois-Chicago won its first Division I game, at the expense of Cleveland State, much to Bob’s dismay. Also, Wright State got swept in Michigan and Valparaiso rolled, leaving the Crusaders back in sole possession of first place. They discuss […]2016-02-0100 minHoriZone RoundtableGetting to Cleveland State’s Problems a Little Early, Aren’t You?Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) get into a discussion about Cleveland State’s sporadic attendance and fan issues. Also, in the only time he’ll ever talk about it, Bob gets into the much-discussed CSU transfer issue. To start off, though, they remember former Butler player Andrew Smith, who passed away last week. Plus, there’s a discussion […]2016-01-1800 minHoriZone RoundtableGetting to Cleveland State’s Problems a Little Early, Aren’t You?Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) get into a discussion about Cleveland State’s sporadic attendance and fan issues. Also, in the only time he’ll ever talk about it, Bob gets into the much-discussed CSU transfer issue. To start off, though, they remember former Butler player Andrew Smith, who passed away last week. Plus, there’s a discussion about Northern Kentucky getting its first win.
Topics:
Remembering Andrew Smith
Northern Kenucky Gets Its First Win
UIC’s Struggles Continue
What Would Have Happened If Cleveland State’s Transfers Didn’t?
Cleveland State’s Fan Base Woes
What Marketing...2016-01-181h 09HoriZone RoundtableMetro Series PreviewBob McDonald (@BobMcDonald), Jimmy Lemke (@PantherU) and guests Karic Jones (@Karic_Jones) and Matt Dudek (@GrizzTalkOU) discuss the upcoming Metro Series opening game between Detroit and Oakland. Jimmy and Bob wanted to get to e-mails, but there wasn’t any time. Topics: Karic Jones (Detroit) and Matt Dudek (Oakland) on the Metro Series The Horizon League Tournament’s […]2016-01-1400 minHoriZone RoundtableMetro Series PreviewBob McDonald (@BobMcDonald), Jimmy Lemke (@PantherU) and guests Karic Jones (@Karic_Jones) and Matt Dudek (@GrizzTalkOU) discuss the upcoming Metro Series opening game between Detroit and Oakland. Jimmy and Bob wanted to get to e-mails, but there wasn’t any time.
Topics:
Karic Jones (Detroit) and Matt Dudek (Oakland) on the Metro Series
The Horizon League Tournament’s new home in Detroit
2016-01-141h 05HoriZone RoundtableThe Tip-OffJimmy Lemke (@PantherU) of PantherU and Bob McDonald (@bobmcdonald) of More Than a Fan: Cleveland kick off the Horizone Roundtable. In this sneak preview, Jimmy and Bob talk about Oakland’s Kay Felder and how he is making his argument already to become Horizon League Player of the Year. Jimmy also talks about the strange relationship […]2015-12-2100 minHoriZone RoundtableThe Tip-OffJimmy Lemke (@PantherU) of PantherU and Bob McDonald (@bobmcdonald) of More Than a Fan: Cleveland kick off the Horizone Roundtable. In this sneak preview, Jimmy and Bob talk about Oakland’s Kay Felder and how he is making his argument already to become Horizon League Player of the Year. Jimmy also talks about the strange relationship between Milwaukee and the other Wisconsin schools.
Bob is talking about Cleveland State wrestling and lacrosse again.
Topics:
Khalil Felder’s 38-point performance against Washington
Cleveland State’s surprise win against Belmont
Bob’s story about CSU’s wrestling/l...2015-12-2132 min