Thu, 11 December 2008
Tangerine Bowl MVP Jerry Nettles ('61), along with assistant coach Pride Ratterree, relive the only bowl win in Citadel history, a shutout over Tennessee Tech in 1960. Also, Jeff Hartsell of The Post and Courier discusses the hoops team's good start, including a road win against UNC-Greensboro. It's the Fall '08 finale of Citadel GrayLine. Merry Christmas!
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Thu, 4 December 2008
Marine Capt. Warren Frank ('04) is killed in Iraq, becoming the 13th Citadel alum to perish in the War on Terror. We salute this Citadel patriot on this episode of the show. Also, the Bulldog basketball team enters SoCon action in the Tar Heel State. And Jeff Hartsell grades the 2008 football team. Plus, we have info on the 2009 Citadel Baseball schedule.
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Wed, 26 November 2008
The Dogs are chomped in The Swamp. We recap the '08 season; plus chat with Jason Cline ('93) about his opportunity to lead The Citadel to the Rose Bowl. Also, Citadel Football Association president John Carlisle ('64) discusses the fine work his volunteer organization performs to help out Coach Higgins and the gridiron team. It's a Turkey Week edition of GrayLine.
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Thu, 20 November 2008
"Mr. Two Bits," aka George Edmondson ('45), is this week's special guest. For 60 years Edmondson has rooted on the Florida Gators, who take on The Citadel this weekend. We hear his story of cadet life during World War II. Also, Jeff Hartsell recaps the dramatic homecoming win over UTC.
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Thu, 13 November 2008
Citadel athletic director Larry Leckonby is a special guest this week, as is Citadel great Bubba Kennedy ('70). Leckonby has breaking news about the football team's '09 game in Columbia against South Carolina. He also gets the Bulldog Nation ready for Homecoming '08. Kennedy is the Band of Gold Spotlight, and shares info about his two decades of work at El Cid, and what he's doing now in the Upstate.
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Thu, 6 November 2008
Beat Wofford Week. The Dogs look to get on the winning track in Spartanburg. The GrayLine guys discuss the tough triple overtime loss to Georgia Southern (and the lack of Corps support at the game). Also, Col. Tony Lackey ('61) is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. We find out what the former assistant commandant is doing now at El Cid.
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Thu, 30 October 2008
John Saunders, a junior cadet from Walterboro, S.C., calls the GrayLine to discuss an interesting proposal he has for governing the Corps' disciplinary issues. Also, Jeff Hartsell and the guys break-down the lopsided loss to Samford, and what the Dogs need to do to get ready for a big home game against the Georgia Southern Eagles.
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Thu, 23 October 2008
The Eternal Cadet calls-in to share his thoughts from within the Corps of Cadets. Also, Jeff Hartsell shares insight into why the Dogs were whipped in Greenville by the FU Paladins. What do the boys need to do to get ready to hit I-20 West and face Samford in Birmingham, Ala.?
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Thu, 16 October 2008
Furman week. Former Citadel and Furman head football coach Art Baker is a special guest on this edition of "Citadel GrayLine." Also, former Citadel Bulldog and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Britt Reames ('96) is the Band of Gold Spotlight.
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Thu, 9 October 2008
1st Lt. Brian Brennan ('06) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. Brennan was severely wounded fighting in Afghanistan, losing both legs and suffering severe head trauma. He tells us about his recovery; plus Brennan's father, Jim, and former Tango Co. tactical officer Capt. Ken Boes ('84) comment on this outstanding Citadel Man. Also, head football coach Kevin Higgins comments on the lopsided loss at Appalachian State, and what the Dogs need to do to beat Elon on Parents' Weekend 2008.
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Thu, 2 October 2008
Col. Harvey Dick ('53) is the Band of Gold Spotlight on this week's "Citadel GrayLine." The former assistant commandant of cadets and Board of Visitors member shares his thoughts on The Citadel, including a few things going on behind Lesesne Gate today. Also, Appalachian State athletic director Charlie Cobb welcomes Citadel fans to Boone, N.C., where the Bulldogs take on ASU this weekend.
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Thu, 25 September 2008
Princeton comes to Charleston and gets beat on the gridiron, while the Tigers' band provokes a battle with the Corps of Cadets. We have the full report on this flute-breaking edition of Citadel GrayLine. Also, we preview this weekend's home game with Western Carolina.
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Thu, 18 September 2008
Nap time at The Citadel, as a new policy goes in to effect that will give cadets more time to catch some sleep. (Are you serious?) Also, the Princeton Tigers head to the Lowcountry for a showdown at Johnson Hagood Stadium. Jeff Hartsell gives us a peek at the Ivy Leaguers; also we get some Citadel basketball info from the only El Cid beat writer.
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Thu, 11 September 2008
Red Parker, former head coach at The Citadel from 1966-72, is this week's special Citadel GrayLine guest. Also, the loss at Clemson is discussed in detail.
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Thu, 4 September 2008
Clemson gets ready to host The Citadel Bulldogs. We have a full preview; plus we look back at the big win over Webber International. Also, co-host Jim Waddill recalls the coaching days of Red Parker, a former Citadel and Clemson head coach.
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Thu, 28 August 2008
The fall return of Citadel GrayLine. The Bulldogs prepare for their season opener against Webber International. Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell gives us a preview of the '08 Dogs. The Band of Gold Spotlight features Dr. Harvey Schiller ('60). We find out about the incredible career this Citadel Man has enjoyed, from Southeastern Conference commissioner to TBS Sports president.
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Wed, 28 May 2008
Spring Finale. Former Citadel football coach Ellis Johnson ('75) is the Band Of Gold Spotlight on this extended edition of Citadel GrayLine. Hear the current South Carolina defensive coordinator talk about his days as a cadet, assistant coach and head coach (2001-03) at The Military College of South Carolina. Also, we discuss his relationship with Steve Spurrier. And this last edition of the spring recaps the Diamond Dogs' dismal season. After a summer hiatus, Citadel GrayLine will be back on the air each week starting Aug. 25. Have a great summer, thanks for listening, and Go Dogs!
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Mon, 19 May 2008
Will the recent slide of the '08 Bulldog baseball squad lead to offseason changes on Fred Jordan's staff? We discuss this, as well as the Dogs' SoCon Tournament strategy. Also, the Board Of Visitors approves letting a CGPS alumnae give a Citadel diploma to her cadet-daughter during the 2008 Commencement. GrayLine reviews this recent Citadel tradition violation.
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Thu, 8 May 2008
Citadel athletes have done well in the classroom, receiving a passing grade from the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate report. Also, the Bulldog baseball team wins on the road in Rock Hill against Winthrop. Plus, the Band Of Gold Spotlight features Stephen Stubley ('93) discussing the 13th Annual Brian C. Martin Memorial Golf Tournament, taking place at Oaks Hill Golf Club in Columbia, S.C., on May 31. Martin died in a car wreck in 1996, and each year his 1993 classmates and more gather in Columbia to raise money for a needs-based scholarship at The Citadel.
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Thu, 1 May 2008
Larry Hutto ('91) was the catcher on The Citadel's 1990 College World Series team, and he's this week's Band Of Gold Spotlight. Hear about the Bulldogs' historic rise to Omaha, and what the Hampton, S.C., native has been doing since his days on Moultrie Street. Also, Post and Courier Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell has the latest on the current Bulldog baseball team; and info straight from head football coach Kevin Higgins regarding changes in the FCS playoffs.
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Wed, 23 April 2008
Board of Vistors member Claude W. Burns III ('80) is this week's Band Of Gold Spotlight. The Rock Hill, S.C., native owns Burns Cadillac Chevrolet, a company that's served South Carolina since 1923. He relays info on his business, as well as the responsibilities he now undertakes as a leader at The Citadel. Also, Y'all Magazine's college baseball analyst Brian Ferguson gives us his take on Fred Jordan's litter of Dogs. Will El Cid successfully make it through the upcoming SoCon tourney?
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Thu, 17 April 2008
Junior pitcher Wes Wrenn is named SoCon Pitcher of the Week. The High Point, N.C., native pitched a no-hitter into the seventh inning in a 9-1 Citadel win over Davidson on Saturday. Wrenn and his teammates swept the Wildcats in weekend action, and moved into second place in the conference standings. However, mid-week losses on the road to UNCW and East Carolina have put Fred Jordan's team in another tough spot. Also on this episode of Citadel GrayLine, Recognition Day has been moved up several days on the Spring '08 schedule. Is this a good - or bad - thing? We talk about this important Citadel tradition.
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Fri, 11 April 2008
South Carolina state Sen. Billy O'Dell ('60) is the Band of Gold Spotlight on this week's Citadel GrayLine. The Republican from Ware Shoals has served in the State House since 1989. Hear his role in appropriating funds for his alma mater; plus war stories from his days as a cadet. Also, Jeff Hartsell has info on the Bulldog baseball team's recent wins against Wofford and Charleston Southern. And there's a new strength and conditioning coach in The Citadel athletic department.
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Fri, 4 April 2008
Col. Quincy Collins ('53), a distinguished Citadel graduate, is this week's special guest on Citadel GrayLine. The Air Force pilot spent over seven years as a POW in North Vietnam; where his cellmate was John McCain. Hear Collins' amazing story of survival, and how The Citadel helped prepare him. Also, Jeff Hartsell of The Post and Courier shares info on the Bulldog baseball team's tough loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks.
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Thu, 27 March 2008
Who will the next athletic director at The Citadel be? We have comments from current AD Les Robinson on this edition of Citadel GrayLine. And what's going on with Dogs on the baseball field? Also, Clemson head football coach Tommy Bowden comments on his team's Sept. 6 match against the Bulldogs in Death Valley; and Col. Douglas A. Dods ('76) is in the Band Of Gold spotlight.
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Thu, 20 March 2008
Spring practice is over for Kevin Higgins' team. The Dogs held a Blue-White game on Corps Day, and Jeff Hartsell of The Post and Courier has a full report. Also, the Baseball Dogs continue to have ups and downs along the early path of the '08 season.
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Wed, 12 March 2008
Cameron Wells, the SoCon Freshman of the Year, joins Citadel GrayLine to discuss his recent honor. Cadet Pvt. Wells, from Houston, Texas, led the Citadel basketball team and was the league's leading scorer among freshman. Also, The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell shares his insight on the spring practice of the Football Dogs. Finally, The Citadel mourns the loss of longtime Board of Visitor chairman James E. Jones Jr. ('58). Jones' longtime Citadel friend, Bill Endictor ('59), joins GrayLine to discuss the accomplishments of this extraordinary Citadel Man.
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Wed, 5 March 2008
The inaugural broadcast of Citadel GrayLine. This historic show features Post and Courier Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell, head football coach Kevin Higgins, and Citadel Man extraordinaire Tandy Rice ('61). Hear Coach Higgins discuss his new signees, and also find out what's going on with the team as spring practice is under way. Also, the Diamond Dogs beat No. 23 Louisville, skippered by grad Dan McDonnell ('92). Enjoy GrayLine, the radio show and podcast for diehard Dogs.
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