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JMU Sports News NetworkHeartbreaker To Finish Season | JMU Sports News PodcastBennett and Jack are back with another episode of the JMU Sports News Podcast! The duo breaks down the latest around JMU Football as they begin Spring Practice. Plus, the duo breaks down the heartbreaking Women's Basketball loss and looks at their At-Large chances.
🔹 Topics Covered:✅ JMU Football Begins Spring Practice 🔥✅ Men's Basketball Season Ends In SBC Semis 🏆✅ Can Women's Basketball Get An At-Large ✅ Heartbreak in Pensacola
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JMU Sound OffSeason 3. Episode 21: A conversation with JMU Men's Basketball Coach Preston Spradlin and JMU Football News and NotesSeason 3. Episode 21: A conversation with JMU Men's Basketball Coach Preston Spradlin and JMU Football News and Notes
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JMU Sports News NetworkJMU Football Loses Its Defensive Coordinator | JMU Sports NewsJMU Football's defensive coordinator, Lyle Hemphill left Harrisonburg for a role with the Texas A&M Aggie reuniting with Mike Elko. The departure leaves a pretty big void and the Dukes will work to fill it ASAP. Bennett and Jack discuss his departure and some names to monitor on who may fill the role.
The duo also discuss the win over ODU on the hardwood for JMU Men's Basketball and the dominant run to start Sun Belt play for JMU Women's Basketball.
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Check out...2025-01-231h 06JMU Sound OffSeason 3. Episode 20: Billy Atkins and Matt RoanOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, we welcome JMU Football QB, Billy Atkins and JMU Athletics Director, Matt Roan. Plus we look back at the 2024 Football Season with Coach Mickey Matthews.
Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective, Wears Woody, Talent Corps, Yourpurplenation.com and Showker Enterprises. 2025-01-131h 29JMU Sound OffSeason 3. Episode 18: Marshal Recap and Diggin DukesOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, the guys breakdown the 35-33 loss to Marshall in the regular season finale and look forward to what comes next for JMU Football.
Plus they welcome Alex Marinelli from the JMU Duke Club and Cliff Wood from the Montpelier Collective to discuss the Diggin Dukes campaign on December 3.
Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective, Wears Woody, Talent Corps, Showker Enterprises and yourpurplenation.com2024-12-021h 25JMU Sound OffSeason 3. Episode 14: Basketball Preview with Preston Spradlin and Sean O'Regan + JMU GA State PreviewBasketball Preview with Preston Spradlin and Sean O'Regan plus a look ahead to JMU Footballs home game against GA State.
Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective, Wears Woody, Talent Corps, Showker Enterprises and yourpurplenation.com 2024-11-041h 12JMU Sound OffSeason 3. Episode 12: Georgia Southern Recap, JMU Women's Soccer Spotlight and Homecoming PreviewGuests: Kat Cassidy and Jamie Swartz from JMU Women's Soccer. Former JMU Football Coach, Mickey Matthews
Episode Sponsored By: Montpelier Collective, Wears Woody, Talent Corps, Showker Enterprises and yourpurplenation.com2024-10-211h 17JMU Sound OffSeason 3. Episode 11: Coastal Carolina recap, Jacob Dobbs, Matt Roan and Georgia Southern previewCoastal recap with former JMU Football Coach, Mickey Matthews, Montpelier Collective Athlete Spotlight with Jacob Dobbs from JMU Football, a conversation with JMU Athletics Director Matt Roan and a preview of Saturdays game against Georgia Southern.
Guests include: Mickey Matthews, Jacob Dobbs and Matt Roan
Episode sponsored by: Wears Woody, Montpelier Collective, Talent Corps, Showker Enterprises and yourpurplenation.com2024-10-141h 25JMU Sound OffSeason 3. Episode 8: UNC Recap with JMU Sports Blog and Hall of Fame Head Coach Mickey MatthewsOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, the guys welcome JMU Sports Blog and JMU Athletics Hall of Fame Member and former JMU Football Coach Mickey Matthews to the show to breakdown the Dukes 70-50 win over UNC.
Guests: Todd Davis from JMU Sports Blog, Mickey Matthews and Alonza Barnett III
Sponsored by the Montpelier Collective, Skyline Financial Partners, Wears Woody, Talent Corps, Showker Enterprises and yourpurplenation.com 2024-09-231h 30JMU Sound OffSeason 3. Episode 7: JMU Mens Soccer, Streamers and UNC PreviewOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, the guys welcome Phil Cockrell to reflect on the origins of the streamer tradition, members of JMU Soccer to talk about the start of their 2024 campaign and the guys from the Heel Brothers Podcast join the show to preview this weeks tilt against the UNC Tarheels.
Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective, Skyline Financial Partners, Wears Woody, Talent Corps, Showker Enterprises and yourpurplenation.com 2024-09-161h 18JMU Sound OffSeason 3. Episode 5: Charlotte Recap and JMU Women's Basketball RoundtableOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, we breakdown the Dukes 30-7 victory over the Charlotte 49'ers and talk with Annalicia Goodman, Peyton McDaniel and Jamia Hazell from JMU Women's Basketball. Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective, Skyline Financial Services, Wears Woody, Talent Corps, Showker Enterprises and Yourpurplenation.com2024-09-021h 22JMU Sound OffSeason 3. Episode 4: JMU Volleyball and JMU Football Season PreviewsJMU Volleyball Season Preview, JMU Football Season Preview with George Pettaway and Terrence Spence.
Sponsored by Skyline Financial Partners, Wears Woody, Montpelier Collective, Talent Corps, Your Purple Nation snd Showker Enterprises 2024-08-261h 22JMU Sound OffSeason 3. Episode 1: Matt Roan, Matt Transue, Tanner Morris and Immanuel BushOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, we kick off season three of the show with a great slate of guests including JMU Assistant Athletics Director for Football Administration, Matt Transue, Tanner Morris and Immanuel Bush from JMU Football and JMU Athletics Director, Matt Roan. #GoDukes Episode sponsored by: Montpelier Collective, Skyline Financial Partners, Wears Woody, Talent Corps and yourpurplenation.com2024-08-051h 17
JMU Sports News NetworkJMU Football Heats Up on the Recruiting Trail | JMU Sports News PodcastFinally, after a long time away Jack and Bennett are back! The Dukes have picked up three new high school commits in the class of 2025 as head coach Bob Chesney is putting together his first full recruiting class. On the podcast Jerald James, one of those commits, joins to talk about his decision to pick JMU over a number of other schools.
The duo will also breakdown some JMU Men's Basketball news.
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2024-06-2052 minJMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 47: JMU Men's Basketball Coach, Preston Spradlin, Xavier Brown, Luke Anderson, Bryce Lindsay, Elijah Hutchins Everett and Mark FreemanSeason 2. Episode 47: JMU Men's Basketball Coach, Preston Spradlin, Xavier Brown, Luke Anderson, Bryce Lindsay, Elijah Hutchins Everett and Mark Freeman
Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective, Skyline Financial Partners, Wears Woody, Talent Corps, and YourPurpleNation.com 2024-06-171h 09JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 46: JMU Football Offensive Coordinator, Dean Kennedy and Special Teams Coordinator and TE's Coach, Drew CananOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, the guys welcome JMU Football Offensive Coordinator, Dean Kennedy and Special Teams Coordinator and TE's Coach, Drew Canan to the conversation.
Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective, Skyline Financial Partners, Wears Woody, Talent Corps and YourPurpleNation.com 2024-06-1055 minJMU Sports News NetworkWho's Under The Most Pressure Going into JMU Football Season? | JMU Sports News PodcastThis week Jack and Bennett each have 3 people they believe are under the most pressure for the upcoming JMU Football season. The duo also break down the bubble chances for JMU Baseball as the Sun Belt Tournament gets underway.
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2024-05-2355 minJMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 45: A conversation with Sean O'Regan, Matt Roan, Preston Spradlin and Bob Chesney from the Duke Club Coaches CaravanOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, Jonathan McNamara hosts a discussion with JMU Women's Basketball Coach, Sean O'Regan, JMU AD, Matt Roan, JMU Men's Basketball Coach, Preston Spradlin and JMU Football Coach, Bob Chesney.
Episode Sponsored by the Montpelier Collective, Skyline Financial Partners, Talent Corps, Wears Woody and YourPurpleNation.com 2024-05-2151 minJMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 44: JMU Football Defensive Defensive Lineman, Darold DeNgohe and Defensive Coordinator, Lyle HemphillOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, we welcome JMU Football Defensive Defensive Lineman, Darold DeNgohe and Defensive Coordinator, Lyle Hemphill.
Sponsored by Skyline Financial Partners, Montpelier Collective, Wears Woody, Talent Corps and YourPurpleNation.com 2024-05-201h 05JMU Sports News NetworkDukes Portal Haul Only Gets Better | JMU Sports News PodcastJack and Bennett are back this week to discuss the additions that JMU has had in the portal. Men's Basketball has added a hugely impactful player in Mark Freeman rounding out the roster for next season very well. While JMU Football has done a nice job of adding in depth pieces along the defensive line and wide receivers and have added a good amount of talent in the secondary.
REMINDER | With the offseason nearly here, the JMU Sports News Podcast will change its weekly schedule a bit. So you don't miss a podcast, be sure to subscribe...2024-05-141h 03JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 40: A conversation with JMU Football Coach Bob ChesneyOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, the guys sit down with JMU Head Football Coach, Bob Chesney in advance of the 2024 Spring Game.
Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective, Skyline Financial Partners and Wears Woody2024-04-1722 minJMU Sports News NetworkJMU Football Spring Update | JMU Sports News PodcastJack and Bennett are back this week to break down all the rumblings that are coming out of JMU Football Spring Practice. The 2024 Spring Game is about 10 days away and there is a lot to dive into. How the QB spot is shaking out, big risers, and how the team is adjusting to the new coaching staff. The duo also break down the likelihood that JMU Baseball gets an At-Large bid and punches its ticket to the first Regional in the Ikenberry era.
2024-04-1154 minJMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 39: Featuring Xavier Brown, Jacob Dobbs and Dave RiggertOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, the guys welcome JMU Men.s Basketball Guard, Xavier Brown, JMU Football Linebacker, Jacob Dobbs and Voice of the Dukes, Dave Riggert to the conversation.
Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective, Skyline Financial Partners and Wears Woody2024-04-081h 20JMU Sports News NetworkDukes Hire Preston Spradlin | JMU Sports News PodcastSTAY UPDATED with our Newsletter & website
JMU hired a new Men's Basketball Head Coach, Preston Spradlin, from Morehead State. Jack and Bennett jump on the podcast to break down the hire and share their expectations for Spradlin at James Madison. The Dukes are coming off their best season in Men's Basketball history. Something Spradlin harped on is building on the momentum JMU has built up the last few seasons, what does that look like? The duo will also discuss some updates to the Women's Basketball roster.
Then Jack and Bennett turn their attention to the...2024-04-041h 13JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 34: Matt Transue, Matt Joesph and Talking Sports JMUOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, JMU Assistant Director of Football Operations Matt Transue joins the discussion to take fans behind the scenes of how the program is preparing for Spring football and the 2024 campaign. Matt Jospeh from ESPN Richmond joins the podcast to preview the Sun Belt Basketball Tournaments. Connor Harris, Jackson Loppacker and Jonny Camer from "@TalkingsportsJMU" join the show to talk about how the club helps promote athletics on campus.2024-03-041h 17JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 33: JMU Lacrosse Star Isabella PetersonOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, the guys welcome JMU Lacrosse Senior Attacker Isabella Peterson to the program to reflect on her time with JMU, the programs hot start and to announce a new partnership with Wears Woody.
We also discuss where JMU Men's Basketball sits in terms of a potential at large bid to the NCAA Tournament with Erik Pitzer.
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Guests: Isabella Peterson, Mike Norwood and Erik Pitzer2024-02-261h 24JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 30: Casey Kroll and The Big Man FoundationOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, the guys recap the latest news surrounding JMU Athletics and former JMU Football player, Casey Kroll joins the discussion to talk about his work to help college coaches around the country through the Big Man Foundation.
Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective and Skyline Financial Partners2024-01-2958 minJMU Sports News NetworkA PERFECT JMU Weekend | JMU Sports News PodcastCome for the unique insights and takes and stay for the fire alarm finish!
Jack and Bennett are back this week to break down the perfect 4-0 weekend for Men's and Women's basketball. The MBB Dukes finally put together two great games over the weekend to beat ULM and Marshall and the WBB team continued to win in SBC play. The duo also welcome in Nick Lorensen from Mid Major Madness to talk about the state of Sun Belt Basketball and if it will truly just come down to JMU and App State.
Plus Jack...2024-01-231h 11JMU Sports News NetworkWhat's The Issue With JMU MBB? | JMU Sports News Podcast Ep. 198Jack and Bennett are back this week looking to figure out what the issue is with JMU MBB and how the Dukes can solve their shooting woes. The duo are also joined by former JMU WR Phoenix Sproles to talk about his JMU Experience and his prep heading into the NFL Draft in a few months.
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FOLLOW US...2024-01-161h 04JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 28: Get to know Dylan Morris, pulse of the students and basketball spotlightOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, JMU SGA President Nate Hazen joins the discussion to update fans on the pulse of the students going into the second semester, former JMU player, women's basketball assistant coach and former professional player, Ian Caskill shares his thoughts on both JMU basketball programs and Trevor Mueller from 4th and Inches, A Husky Podcast offers his insight into the Dukes newest Quarterback, Dylan Morris.
Episode Sponsored by the Montpelier Collective and Skyline Financial Partners2024-01-151h 09JMU Sports News NetworkJMU Football Position Group Breakdown | JMU Sports NewsThis week Jack and Bennett take a look at how the JMU Football roster is shaping up after some transfer portal additions. They go group by group and analyze if it will be better in 2024 and what the Dukes still need.
The duo also break down what happened over the weekend for JMU Men's Basketball and if it is appropriate to hit the panic button. Also, Women's Basketball continues to win in every way possible in Sun Belt play.
Like and subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode!Be sure to rate the...2024-01-091h 14JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 27: New Year. Same Sound OffOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, JMU Men's Basketball Coach Mark Byington shares his thoughts on the Dukes 14-1 start to the season. Curt Dudley and David Taylor join the discussion to share their thoughts on a range of topics related to JMU Athletics.
Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective and Skyline Financial Partners.
#GoDukes 2024-01-081h 31JMU Sports News NetworkWhat a MAGICAL JMU Football Season | JMU Sports News PodcastThis week, we discuss the JMU Football season and what we saw in the Armed Forces Bowl against Air Force. We take a look ahead as well to the 2024 JMU Football season as Bob Chesney continues to build out his coaching staff.
We also bring on Daniel Merriman to break down all things Men's and Women's Basketball as JMU heads into Sun Belt play.
2023-12-271h 18JMU Sports News NetworkDukes BOLSTER 2024 Football Roster | JMU Sports News PodcastBetween National Signing Day and the Transfer Portal, Bob Chesney and his staff is making the 2024 JMU Football roster look POTENT! We break down what to expect out of this recruiting class with Ben Hofer, our recruiting insider, and then discuss our thoughts on how the portal is shaking out.
PLUS we will dive into JMU Men's Basketball as it is sitting at 11-0 and No. 20 in the nation!
Be sure to subscribe and rate the podcast! Thank you for tuning in to the JMU Sports News Podcast presented by Bet Online with additional support...2023-12-201h 23JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 26: Sound Off with Marc Bacote, Mike Battle and Mike Uva #GoDukesOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, we get you set for the Dukes matchup against Air Force with a conversation with former JMU wide receiver and current Air Force Tight Ends Coach, Marc Bacote.We also chat with former Assumption University Football player, Mike Uva about his time playing for Bob ChesneyAnd finally, former JMU Football player and a current member of the search committee for JMU's new Athletic Director, Mike Battle joins the discussion to share his thoughts on the latest news within the athletic department.Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective and Skyline Financial Partners...2023-12-181h 36JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 22: The Dukes are Bowling!On the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, the guys breakdown the Dukes 56-14 win over Coastal Carolina and host a roundtable discussion the the JMU Student Duke Club, the SGA and JMU Barstool.
Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective and Skyline Financial Partners. #GoDukes2023-11-271h 18JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 20: Is this real life? A roundtable discussion with JMU Sports BlogIts been a magical two weeks for JMU Athletics and on the latest episode, Rob and Todd from JMU Sports Blog join the conversation to discuss all the major storylines going into one of the biggest weeks in program history.
Sponsored by the Montpelier Collective and Skyline Financial Partners2023-11-131h 22JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 17: Royal Recap and Georgia State PreviewThe JMU Football Dukes are 8-0 and the team from JMU Sound Off break down the homecoming win over ODU and preview this weeks game against Georgia State.
Guests: JMU Football Beat Reporter from the Daily News Record, Catie Harper and CFB Campus Tour.
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Hosts: Jonathan McNamara, Taylor Adkins and Michael Evangelista 2023-10-301h 17JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 15:They ranked the Dukes! Marshall recap and homecoming previewOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, the guys breakdown all of the latest news surrounding JMU Football, recap the win over Marshall, preview the homecoming game against ODU and talk about some of the events the JMU Alumni Association has planned for homecoming.
Guests: Marc Davis from WTKR, the ODU Monarchists and Zac Hittie
Hosts: Jonathan McNamara, Taylor Adkins, Steve Brown and Michael Evangelista
Sponsored by the Montpelier Collective and Skyline Financial Partners2023-10-231h 30JMU Sports News NetworkJMU is Clearly the Best | JMU Sports News PodcastJMU for the first time all season dominated a team from start to finish. The Dukes took down Georgia Southern to solidify their spot as the best team in the Sun Belt. We discuss exactly what went right for JMU in that game and preview what's to come against Marshall in Huntington, W. Va. Then we breakdown what it will take for JMU not only to make a bowl but is a NY6 game in their future? We get a little crazy looking at scenarios.
We are powered by Three Notch'd, Christopher William Jewelers and Bet Online.2023-10-171h 12JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 13: Bye week storylines and Georgia Southern PreviewOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, the guys discuss the bye week, preview this weeks nationally televised game against Georgia Southern and welcome a slate of guests including Scooter Renkin (JMU Associate AD for Development), Roger Soenksen (JMU Faculty Rep), Danny Reed (Georgia Southern Sports Network) and Annie Rodgers (JMU Student Correspondent).
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Hosts: Jonathan McNamara, Michael Evangelista, Taylor Adkins and Steve Brown.
Producer...2023-10-091h 26JMU Sports News NetworkRANK THE DUKES! | JMU Sports News PodcastThe Dukes head into the bye week at a perfect 5-0. While JMU football made it close again late, the Dukes picked up a nice 5-0 victory over South Alabama last weekend.
They remain undefeated, and they'll enjoy a bye this Saturday. JMU is one of just two undefeated Sun Belt teams remaining, with Marshall 4-0 on the year and an underdog this weekend. The Dukes continue tearing up the FBS level in impressive fashion.
JMU has the best road record as well in the FBS at 3-0 this season. Next up out of the...2023-10-071h 20JMU Sports News NetworkJMU Is Undefeated | JMU Sports News PodcastThe Dukes escaped Utah with a win. JMU had to weather a furious Utah State comeback attempt in Logan, Utah, but in the end the Dukes held on and won. Now, after a gauntlet of a road stretch, JMU returns to the comfy confines of Bridgeforth where Curt Cignetti has dominated. How will the Dukes fare against the South Alabama Jaguars and what can we make of the first month of the season.
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We are powered...2023-09-281h 16JMU Sports News NetworkJMU BEAT UVA! | JMU Sports News PodcastJMU IS THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM IN VA. What an insane win. We break down what we saw from section 538 in Scott Stadium and share some reactions from across JMU Nation. Then we welcome in the Troy Boyz to help preview what we can expect out of the Trojans.
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2023-09-141h 15JMU Sound OffSeason 2. Episode 7: JMU Sound Off Bucknell recap and UVA preview with Todd Centeio and Greg MadiaThe guys recap JMU Football's week one win over Bucknell and preview the Dukes matchup against UVA.
Guests: Former JMU Football quarterback, Todd Centeio and Greg Madia from the Daily Progress.
Episode sponsored by the Montpelier Collective and Skyline Financial Partners2023-09-041h 17JMU Sound OffJMU Sound Off: Vad Lee, Brian McLaughlin and Annie RodgersOn the latest episode of JMU Sound Off, former James Madison University Quarterback, Vad Lee and FanBuzz writer, Brian McLaughlin joined the discussion to share their thoughts on a range of topics related to JMU football. We also heard from our newest student contributor, Annie Rogers. #GoDukes 2023-08-281h 12JMU Sports News NetworkWhat to make of the JMU QB Battle | JMU Sports News PodcastWe try to break down the best JMU Athletes of all-time and then take a stab at trying to decipher the JMU QB situation.
Read the full article here: Best JMU Athletes of All-Time
2023-07-2147 minJMU Sports News NetworkRanking the Best JMU QBs since 2000 | JMU Sports News PodcastThere is no way this podcast creates a disagreement... right? We use a formula to try and rank the best JMU QBs since the year 2000. The top 4 may surprise you! Or not, who knows!
The full article can be found here: https://jmusportsnews.com/2023/07/07/who-is-the-greatest-jmu-quarterback/
2023-07-1145 minJMU Sports News NetworkBreaking Down JMU Football Transfers | JMU Sports News PodcastWe discuss which transfers we think will have an instant impact on JMU Football team. Find the full list of JMU Football Transfers on our webiste, JMUSportsNews.com or below.
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2023-06-2637 minJMU Sports News NetworkThe Curious Case of JMU Baseball | JMU Sports News PodcastWe discuss some overarching news items, like Shelley Jaudon leaving JMU Women's Tennis to head to Kentucky and Lacrosse's final game of the season. Then we try and figure out JMU Baseball... Presented by BetOnline.
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Well DukesS3 Ep.15 5 Things You Need to Know: Fad DietsThinking about changing the way you eat? Ever considered a popular diet?Join Lauren as she talks to Heather Harris, a Registered Dietitian at the JMU Health Center, about the dangers of fad diets and the weight centric approach to health. Resources:Learn more about the best diets of 2023 here.Learn about JMU's HOPE Team here.Read more about the consequences of a weight centric approach here.Access information about JMU's food pantry locations here.2023-05-0315 minJMU Sports News NetworkJMU Was Denied The Waiver | JMU Sports News EMERGENCY PodcastJMU was all but assured to get the waiver to receive post season eligibility in football a year early... right?? Well... apparently some things changed over the past month or so. We break down what this means for the upcoming JMU Football season
2023-04-2725 minWell DukesS3 Ep. 13 5 Things You Need to Know: Men's HealthThere's more to men's health than you think!Join Lauren as she talks to JMU University Health Center employees, Jessica Sampson, PA and Adam Schmid, BSN, about important aspects of men's health.Resources:Learn more about the CERTS model here.Learn more about the STARS model here.Access information about JMU's Safer Sex Station and resources here.Contact and learn more about JMU's Health Center here.2023-04-0521 min
JMU Sports BlogJMU Baseball Preview with Coach IkenberryFinally talking Diamond Dukes as the squad gets ready for a massive step up to one of college baseball’s premiere conferences with its inaugural season in the Belt! A great conversation with Head Coach Marlin Ikenberry where he educates us on an under-the-radar Dukes roster, scheduling, coaching a top prospect, what the Sun Belt means for recruiting, and some fascinating stuff about how JMU uses analytics. Big thanks to Coach! Presented by Mossy Creek Fly Fishing2023-01-3147 minJMU Sports News NetworkFormer JMU Golfer Makes Waves at U.S. Adaptive Open | JMU Sports News PodcastBennett goes solo this week as he sits down with former JMU Golfer, Jack Bonifant. Bonifant most recently competed in the US Adaptive Open and his story is one you have to hear. Bonifant played at JMU in the late 2000s and had career bests of 71 (single round), 155 (36 holes) and 227 (54 holes). He also had two career top 25 finishes.
2022-07-3137 minJMU Sports News NetworkJMU Women's Golf Coach Tommy Baker joins the Pod | JMU Sports News PodcastTommy Baker came to JMU just a few years ago and in that time has completely transformed the program. Last year the team won the CAA and had a fantastic 2020 going before COVID put a halt to that. Coming off of a tournament win Baker sits down with Bennett to talk the trajectory of JMU women's golf and other general golf musings.
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JMU PodcastJMU Präsidenten-Podcast Folge 3 - Ab ins Ausland mit ErasmusJedes Jahr gehen rund 700 Menschen von der Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg über das Erasmus-Programm ins Ausland. Die meisten davon sind Studierende, aber auch Lehrende und Beschäftigte aus der Verwaltung haben die Möglichkeit, sich über Erasmus fortzubilden. In der neusten Folge des Präsidenten-Podcasts spricht Professor Paul Pauli, Präsident der JMU, über die Internationalisierungsstrategie der Universität, die Möglichkeiten durch das Erasmus-Programm und wie die JMU ihre Studierenden und Beschäftigten beim internationalen Austausch unterstützen kann. Welche Erasmus-Partner hat die JMU? Welche sind besonders beliebt? Welche unterschiedlichen Möglichkeiten bietet das Erasmus-Programm? Und warum möchte die JMU di...2022-03-0108 min
JMU Sports BlogCoach LaPorte Previews JMU Softball!One of our dream guests joined us to talk all things JMU Softball. You really don't want to miss Coach LaPorte talking about the immediate and long-term future of her Diamond Dukes and of course reliving a few memories from last summer's magical ride! We're almost 300 episodes in and it's rare anymore for us to be this thrilled to do a show - what a treat!2022-01-3149 minJMU Sports News NetworkJMU's season has come to a close | JMU Sports News PodcastJMU lost to NDSU in the semifinal round of the FCS Playoffs in a 20-14 thriller that lived up to the hype. We break down the game itself and also dive into the fallout surrounding the game including the move to the Sun Belt! Then we discuss a little about JMU Men's Basketball cancellation with Morgan State and Women's Basketball win vs. Mason.
2021-12-2143 minJMU Sports BlogGoodbye Griz; It's NDSU Week!The fellas are joined by legendary JMU (and NY Giants) RB/KR Delvin Joyce to celebrate a vintage Dukes performance in the last FCS playoff game at Bridgeforth - we'll miss ya Montana! And of course, even with all the wistful, melancholic nostalgia brought on by this #LastRide, it's friggin' NDSU week as JMU makes it third playoff trip to Fargo in a game that's beginning to have a strong whiff of 2016! Plus the AUBC delivers on the long-promised return to prominence of JMU Men's Hoops and Alissa Humphrey's out here throwing perfect games and bringing home gold medals...2021-12-141h 07JMU Sports News NetworkJMU UPSETS UVA!! | JMU Sports News PodcastThe JMU Sports News Podcast is presented by Bet Online. JMU Men's Basketball took down UVA for the first time in program history and we are still pumped! We break down the game, our feelings watching it and what it means moving forward. We also bring on Frank Gogola, a Montana Football beat reporter for the Missoulian, to break down the FCS quarterfinal matchup between JMU and Montana. He brings amazing insight into the Griz and what to expect Friday night.
2021-12-0949 minJMU Sports BlogDukes Seeded Third in FCS Playoffs and a Duke Club ChatLots of hoops excitement in this one plus four downs from the blowout of Towson in the final CAA Football game. Then we look ahead to the playoffs with a trip around the bracket and have an exciting but realistic chat with the Duke Club’s Scooter Renkin about what is needed from fans to make the Sun Belt move successful.
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Support AJ Davis and the Founding Fathers at ht...2021-11-2546 minWell DukesS2 Ep. 6 Gym-timidationJoin your host, MG, along with Alex Sreng and Rachel Barnhart as we talk through gym etiquette while providing resources for students who may feel intimidated by walking into UREC alone. Tune in whether you are an exercise fanatic or you are just curious about starting to exercise and want to learn a little more about the gym culture at JMU! ResourcesFitness Orientation click here!Personal Trainer click here!JMU Fitness Club click here!JMU CHAARG click here!UREC Equipment Rentals click here!UREC Adventure Rentals click here!2021-11-0332 minWell DukesS2 Ep. 5 The POTcastAre you curious about cannabis? This budding industry is growing in our country and legislation has recently changed in Virginia, but what does that mean for students on campus? Listen in as we plant the seed about dosing, reducing harm, and what a cannabis overdose looks like. Paige Hawkins, Substance Misuse Prevention Specialist at JMU, is curious about cannabis too. Paige believes there is a lot to learn, and a lot we can learn from one another. In this episode we discuss a few important topics with the goal of empowering students to ask questions and have an intentional p...2021-10-2035 minJMU Sports BlogScouts Back at JMU Football PracticeA bit of normalcy returned with scouts back at practice and we look ahead to what we’re most excited (and most concerned) about heading into the 2021-22 JMU Sports year. Last true “offseason” episode.2021-08-101h 01JMU Sports BlogSoftball Forever and Looking Ahead to a (maybe?) Big Summer at JMUWe hopefully have better luck with the IT part of this as we go through some leftover Softball praise and start to think about what this means for the future. Plus we look at the biggest summer stories for JMU Athletics (cough, 12-team playoff, cough) and try to think about how to build on this year's momentum.2021-06-1548 min
JMU Sports News NetworkJMU DOMINATES UND and is headed to TEXAS | JMU Sports News PodcastJMU took down North Dakota and is now slated to take on the Bearkats from Sam Houston. We break down the Dukes' performance in the quarterfinal round and what we can expect out of both JMU and SHSU in the semifinals. Josh Criswell, who is on the Bearkats bear for the Huntsville Item and a contributor for Bet the FCS podcast also joined us to give us a look behind the curtain for Sam Houston.
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSee Privacy Policy at h...2021-05-061h 02Well DukesEp. 30 Perfectionism & BurnoutOur last episode of the year! We did it! Thanks for sticking with us, Dukes. Join Jordan, Michael Rybak (JMU CSPA Program), and Viriya Lim (Well Peer, JMU '21) as they discuss the end of the year, perfectionism, and burnout as college students! They discuss what it's like to feel burnout, how it effects our mental and physical health, and how perfectionism might effect us more than we think!A full transcript of this week's episode can be found --> here.Be Well Dukes! Happy Summer!All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) w...2021-04-2839 minWell DukesEp. 28 Reflections for CannabisStudents who use cannabis, and continue to use cannabis, typically find some aspect of their use beneficial. Over time, some students may have difficulty finding balance in their life with cannabis. Everything has pros and cons. And cannabis, like many things, can cause dependency.Whether students want to stop using cannabis or find more balance in their life, a little support can go a long way. Join Paige Hawkins, Alcohol and Other Drug Early-Intervention Specialist as she speaks to Dan, a current JMU student who earlier this semester participated in JMU’s Reflections program. Learn about this fre...2021-04-1435 min
JMU Sports News NetworkJMU Football returns to action! | JMU Sports News PodcastJMU Football scored on its first four possessions against William & Mary after being out of action since March 6. We break down the game against the Tribe and preview what to expect out of JMU this upcoming weekend against Richmond in a de facto playoff game and essentially the CAA South Championship game. Of course, we break down some Diamond Dukes and have an Olympic Sports roundup at the end.
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JMU Sports News NetworkIs JMU Football overhyped? | JMU Sports News PodcastNo. No, it isn't. JMU played a terrible first half against Robert Morris then buckled down and shut down the Colonials in the second half. We break down the Week 2 game and preview the Conference opener against Elon in Week 3. We also discuss the CAA Men's Tournament and what to expect out of a Matt Lewis-less JMU squad.
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JMU Sports News NetworkAre we back on the MBB bandwagon? | JMU Sports News PodcastJMU MBB earlier this week had arguably the worst loss of the season against Morgan St. and HC Mark Byington said that it was a terrible defensive performance. The Dukes then made up for that L with a convincing win over FAU, so are we back on the bandwagon??
WBB has a new platoon nicknamed the Power Rangers and we LOVE IT! We break down that and the start to conference play for WBB as well.
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Have a new name that we should consider for JMU...2021-01-0750 minWell DukesEp. 12 Trans Day of RemembranceThis week's episode explores the intersectionality and the significance in Trans Day of Remembrance and why it is important to amplify trans voices and celebrate their accomplishments and identities. Join JMU SOGIE Volunteer Students as they remember and celebrate the trans lives lost this year. Opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect those of The Well or JMU. A full transcript of this week's episode can be found here. All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of t...2020-11-1830 minWell DukesEp. 10 Coping with StressJoin Mikayla Comer (Health Promotion Coordinator, the Well), Brooke Anderson (Well Peers, JMU '21), MaryGrace Johnson (Graduate Assistant, Union Programming), and Elise Candelario (JMU University Program Board) as they discuss how stress can affect the body! It's the perfect time in the semester to have this conversation. Listen and learn about how stress affects the body, what differentiates positive and negative coping strategies, and some good reminders to have in your back pocket for when you feel overwhelmed!The link to the transcript can be found here. Resources:National In...2020-11-0435 minWell DukesEp. 9 Alcohol: Tolerance and BlackoutsJoin The Well's AOD Team as they talk all things alcohol tolerance and blackout related. Ty Greenough (JMU '18) is the Graduate Assistant for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention and he's having a discussion with two returning guests - Mindy Koon and Paige Hawkins. Mindy is the Assistant Director for AOD and Paige is back to share her experiences being a facilitator of the Reflections program. They'll explore perceived drinking norms, highly individualized tolerance, blackouts, awareness, and intention when drinking. You won't want your memory to blackout with this one!To learn more about Reflections and...2020-10-2844 minWell DukesEp. 8 Green Dot & Bystander InterventionWant to know how you can be an effective bystander and help others? In this episode, Jordan has a conversation with Lorie Miller (former Senior Assistant Director for Reservations and Events at UREC) and Aaliyah McLean (JMU '20 & Racial Equity Coordinator) about their experiences with Green Dot, JMU's violence prevention program. They share their tips for students on how to use the 3 D's of Green Dot and how we can all apply them in a variety of settings.The link for the transcript to this episode can be found here.2020-10-2131 min