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Couch and The RubeEp. 1069: Previewing MSU football vs. Youngstown State, talkin' MSU hoops and AP poll hysteriaWe opened with a conversation with Youngstown State football writer Neel Madhavan ahead of the Penguins' game at Michigan State (6:00). Then what's behind the AP poll hysteria (21:00) and what to make of MSU basketball's non-conference schedule (30:00). Plus, leftover listener takes on MSU football, the Lions and more (36:00).
2025-09-101h 08
Sideline ChatterWeek 6: Austintown Fitch takes on Massillon, South Range gets set to square off with GirardThe boys are back with another episode of the Sideline Chatter podcast. They discuss Austintown Fitch heading to Massillon to take on another Division II powerhouse and South Range gets set to square off with Girard. Nate Hawthorne, Joel Whetzel, Neel Madhavan and Greg Macafee also recap Week 5 as Chaney took down Canfield, Lowellville's Vinny Ballone took his game to new heights and Springfield earned their first win of the season.
2022-09-2146 minSideline ChatterWeek 5: Climbing the RankingsThe Tribune Chronicles and Vindicator sports staff discuss the most recent rankings as one of their local teams climbed to the top of the AP Rankings after a standout victory this past weekend. Joel Whetzel describes Kennedy's win over Sandusky Perkins and Neel Madhavan recaps the surprising result at Stambaugh Stadium this past week. The guys also get into this week's games of the week which and what the outcomes could mean for the teams involved.
2022-09-1448 minSideline ChatterWeek 4: Heading to Stambaugh StadiumIt's time for another battle between Austintown Fitch and Ursuline. Sports Editor Greg Macafee and reporters Joel Whetzel and Neel Madhavan discuss the upcoming matchup between the Falcons and Fighting Irish. The guys also take a trip around the Mahoning Valley as they talk about the plethora of undefeated teams in the area as well as break down some of the other matchups coming in Week 4.
2022-09-0745 minSideline ChatterWeek 2: The Battle of Belmont Ave.Tribune Chronicle/Vindicator Sports Editor Greg Macafee and sports reporters Joel Whetzel, Neel Madhavan, Nate Hawthorne recap the first week of high school football in the Mahoning Valley and preview what is to come in Week 2, which includes the Battle of Belmont Ave. between the Liberty Leopards and Girard Indians.
2022-08-2544 minSideline ChatterWeek 1: Welcome to Sideline ChatterThe Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator sports department dive into a preview for the 2022 high school football season. Greg Macafee, Joel Whetzel, Neel Madhavan and Nate Hawthorne break down storylines, teams and players to watch throughout this season and preview Week 1 of the season .
2022-08-1842 min