Wed, 14 December 2011
Fall finale. We have a few "greatest hits" of interviews conducted in 2011: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andre Roberts, Pittsburgh Steeler cornerback Cortez Allen, former Citadel hoopster Zach Urbanus, and The Citadel's external affairs chief Jeffrey Perez. Plus, Jeff Hartsell reports on a new lawsuit filed against The Citadel. |
Wed, 7 December 2011
Jim Waddill ('60) retires as the Citadel GrayLine co-host. "The Old Corps Voice" is surprised by his son, Jim Waddill Jr. ('90), in a co-Band of Gold Spotlight. Plus, the Bulldogs lose four straight on the hardwood. In happier news, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andre Roberts ('10) leads the NFL franchise in receptions in its dramatic overtime win over Dallas. |
Wed, 30 November 2011
Seven committments thus far for The Citadel's 2012 football recruiting class. PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell has the full report, and he recaps final numbers from the just-completed season. Chuck Driesell's basketball team gets ready to begin SoCon play. And co-host Jim Waddill ('60) announces his retirement from Citadel GrayLine. |
Wed, 23 November 2011
No. 14 South Carolina downs The Citadel in a fairly close game, 41-20. Jeff Hartsell shares postgame feedback from Bulldog skipper Kevin Higgins, and a few of the players, too. Plus, host Jon Rawl spots a number of traitorous Citadel alums wearing Gamecock apparel at the game. Also, we have an update on the Louis "Skip" ReVille child sex scandal. |
Wed, 16 November 2011
Gen. John Rosa apologizes for the school's handling of an alleged sexual incident at The Citadel Summer Camp. Post and Courier columnist Gene Sapakoff shares info on the disturbing, developing case. We also hear from the attorney of the victim, Mullins McCleod. In sports news, the Bulldogs lose a Homecoming heartbreaker to Samford, and now close the season in Columbia against South Carolina. To help spotlight the last time these old rivals met, Hall of Fame coach Charlie Taaffe recalls the dramatic 38-35 win over the Gamecocks on Oct. 20, 1990. |
Wed, 9 November 2011
Wide right. The Citadel misses a field goal to beat No. 4 Georgia Southern in the closing seconds. Kevin Higgins, OL Tyler Thornton, and DT Quintin Turner talk about about the 14-12 setback, and look ahead to this weekend's Homecoming game against Samford. Also, we preview the basketball team's trip to Colorado Springs, Colo., as well as their home game next week against the Clemson Tigers. |
Wed, 2 November 2011
The Silver Shako will stay in Charleston, as El Cid downs VMI in convincing form. The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell helps us preview this week's SoCon road trip to Georgia Southern. And a Bulldog golfer's hair resembles Troy Polamalu's. Is this within Blue Book regulations? |
Wed, 26 October 2011
The Dogs win big at Western Carolina, and now get ready for the renewal of the VMI series. Quarterback Ben Dupree stresses the importance of the Military Classic of the South. Also, Kevin Higgins previews Saturday's contest. Plus, Jason Cline ('93) discusses the new Citadel class ring monument on the Charleston campus. And we wrap up this week's show with the Class of 1992 singing "The Citadel Alma Mater." |
Wed, 19 October 2011
Running back VanDyke Jones and cornerback Brandon McCladdie speak at the weekly press conference. Also, Kevin Higgins shares his thoughts on the 49-42 loss to Appalachian State, and what needs to be done to win this week at Western Carolina. Plus, a cadet with an improper haircut catches Citadel GrayLine's attention. |
Wed, 12 October 2011
Marvin McIntyre ('65) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. Recognized by Barron's as one of the top financial advisors in the country, McIntyre discusses cadet life, service in Vietnam, his business success and the new novel, "Insiders." Plus, coach Kevin Higgins, offensive lineman Neal Strange and defensive back Davis Boyle talk about the 43-14 loss to Wofford, and the Parents' Day matchup against Appalachian State. |
Wed, 5 October 2011
"Voice of the Bulldogs" Danny Reed chats about the thrilling come from behind win at Chattanooga. We also learn how the former RiverDogs voice moved into the Bulldogs radio position this season. Plus, PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell shares his thoughts on the trip to UTC, and what the Dogs need to do to win again this weekend at home against Wofford. |
Wed, 28 September 2011
Elon downs The Citadel in an overtime heartbreaker. We hear coach Kevin Higgins review the 18-15 loss, and what his team needs to fix before playing at UTC on Saturday. Plus, hosts Jon Rawl, Jim Waddill and PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell discuss the just-released 2012 Diamond Dogs schedule. |
Wed, 21 September 2011
Chicago resident Cornell Caldwell ('93) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. The former Bulldog football and baseball star is now an executive with PayPal®. Also, The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell previews this weekend's road contest at Elon on this Windy City edition of Citadel GrayLine. |
Wed, 14 September 2011
The Citadel is ranked the No. 1 public college in the South. External affairs vice president Jeff Perez comes on the show to talk about the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Also, Jeff Hartsell recaps the Dogs 16-6 loss at home to Furman. And Kevin Higgins talks about the emerging play of some of his young Dogs. |
Wed, 7 September 2011
El Cid scores 31 unanswered points to down Jacksonville 31-9 in the season opener. We recap the impressive win, preview this weekend's SoCon opener against Furman, and we have an update on the 2012 contest with the Paladins. Plus, we hear Kevin Higgins' teleconference. |
Wed, 31 August 2011
Kevin Higgins discusses his team heading into the opening game against Jacksonville on this fall debut of Citadel GrayLine. Also, legendary Citadel baseball coach Chal Port dies at the age of 80. We have an encore of our 2009 inteview with the coach that led the Diamond Dogs for four decades. |
Wed, 25 May 2011
Spring finale. The Dogs lose 12 straight games and miss the SoCon Baseball Tournament for the first time since 1987. Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell talks about the collapse, as well as news on the football front. Also, we have a greatest hits montage of some of our memorable GrayLine interviews this spring: Citadel head football coach Kevin Higgins, Cardinals wide receiver Andre Roberts ('10), Steelers draftee Cortez Allen ('10), historian Curt Campbell ('74), illustrator David Boyd ('60) and comedian Jeff Foxworthy. |
Wed, 18 May 2011
Tony Skole ('91), Bulldog baseball and football legend and current head baseball coach at ETSU, is the Band of Gold Spotlight. Skole recalls his playing days for Charlie Taaffe, Chal Port and Fred Jordan. We also learn about his own coaching tactics, as he's just notched his 400th career win with the Bucs. The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell shares info on the '11 Diamond Dogs, who must win big and get help to make it to next week's SoCon Tournament. And tragedy strikes a 2011 graduate on Commencement Weekend. |
Wed, 11 May 2011
Cortez Allen talks about his NFL Draft selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers in this GrayLine exclusive. The Ocala, Fla., native and 2010 Citadel grad looks to be a force with the Steel Curtain. The Diamond Dogs get swept by Elon, and lose a tough one in midweek action against CofC. Also, El Cid diehard George "Buddy" Puckhaber ('56) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. We learn about Puckhaber's unique e-mails highlighting Bulldog sporting events, his work as a civil engineer, and his famous TV producer son (George Puckhaber, '86). |
Wed, 4 May 2011
The Diamond Dogs sweep Presbyterian, and now return to SoCon play this weekend hosting conference-leading Elon. Pittsburgh Steelers defensive backs coach Carnell Lake comments on his new fourth round draft pick, El Cid's Cortez Allen. Also, it's Commencement Week 2011 at 171 Moultrie Avenue. |
Thu, 28 April 2011
Jeff Hartsell has the latest info from the Board of Visitors athletics committee, where athletics director Larry Leckonby reported on financial shortcomings. The Diamond Dogs aim to win this weekend's series against Presbyterian; and Jim Waddill and Jon Rawl reflect on the final days of cadet life. |
Thu, 21 April 2011
Cadet Matthew Collier ('12), regimental commander for the 2011-12 school year, talks about growing up in Greer, S.C., knob year, becoming a Summerall Guard, plans as the top cadet, and his future beyond El Cid. Plus, PostandCourier.com beat writer Jeff Hartsell helps preview the non-conference baseball action against USC Upstate. |
Wed, 13 April 2011
National Champs go down! The Citadel baseball team defeats No. 3 South Carolina 2-0 at Riley Park. Jeff Hartsell has the exciting recap, as well as how the Diamond Dogs took the weekend series against the College of Charleston. Augusta National Golf Club member Dr. John D. Reynolds III ('61) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. The former Bulldog golfer, Vietnam veteran, neurosurgeon and current Club Car executive shares his amazing story. |
Wed, 6 April 2011
Bill Horner ('87), publisher of TheLordsOfDiscipline.net message board, is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. The Laurens, S.C., native tells the story of how he founded the popular forum for Dog fans; and we also get his insider perspective on Citadel sports. Plus, Jeff Hartsell briefs us on the sweep suffered by the Diamond Dogs at Georgia Southern, and how they must regroup before facing Holy City rival CofC at Riley Park this weekend. |
Wed, 30 March 2011
Kevin Higgins recaps spring practice, talks about his 2011 roster, addresses the Miguel Starks-Reggie Rice debacle, and discusses future FBS opponents in this Citadel GrayLine exclusive interview. Plus, Jeff Hartsell has info on a future Cid hoopster getting face time on ESPNU; and the Diamond Dogs look to take the weekend series at Georgia Southern. |
Wed, 23 March 2011
SoCon commissioner John Iamarino talks conference expansion, future tournament sites and The Citadel's role in the historic conference. Jeff Hartsell reports on the 30-year prison sentence for former football players Miguel Starks and Reggie Rice. We also have the latest on the "suicide by cop" death of Craig Thompson ('89); and a cadet is in hot water for posting inappropriate info on a porn website. Plus, a Blue-White spring scrimmage recap. |
Wed, 16 March 2011
Corps Day 2011. Confederate Gen. David Flavel Jamison (1810-1864), founder of The Citadel, is spotlighted by Curt Campbell ('74). As the college celebrates its 168th birthday this week, Campbell tells the story of how his fellow Orangeburg native led the charge to establish the South Carolina Military Academy in the 1840s. Plus, Jeff Hartsell gives us a glimpse of what to expect at Saturday's Blue-White spring football game. |
Wed, 9 March 2011
Zach Urbanus looks back on his stellar Bulldog career in this GrayLine exclusive, after his team lost in the first round of the SoCon Tourney in Chattanooga. We also chat with women's golf coach Lori Bonacci, whose team prepares for the SoCon Tourney in Hilton Head. And Jeff Hartsell has the latest with spring practice, Cortez Allen's invite from the Patriots, and the Diamond Dogs' sweep of Appalachian State and David Letterman U. |
Wed, 2 March 2011
Mike Groshon ('76) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. The assistant athletics director for facilities chats about the playing field at Johnson Hagood Stadium, his 30-years of work at The Citadel, and his role as the caretaker of live bulldog mascots "General" and "Boo." Jeff Hartsell previews the SoCon basketball tourney, where the Dogs open against Elon on Friday. And Cortez Allen impresses the scouts at this week's NFL Combine. |
Wed, 23 February 2011
Fred Jordan, The Citadel's baseball coach and a member of the class of 1979, is this week's special guest. He shares info on his pitching lineup for 2011, as well as why Clemson is not on the schedule. Plus, Jeff Hartsell discusses the sinking basketball team; and the ace Post and Courier Bulldog beat writer has a report from the football practice field, as the Gridiron Dogs are undergoing spring drills. |
Wed, 16 February 2011
SouthernPigskin.com's J.T. Bennett discusses Kevin Higgins' team, as well as his site's preseason FCS Top 25. Did the Dogs make the cut? And Jeff Hartsell has good info on the exhausted 9-18 El Cid basketball team – losers of five straight. |
Wed, 9 February 2011
Jeff Foxworthy calls-in to salute his longtime illustrator and redneck pal, David Boyd ('60), who is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. The two have a good laugh discussing their work; plus Foxworthy is asked how well he would've faired if he had attended The Citadel. And the Bulldog basketball team loses three in a row, and now aims to win at home against Elon. |
Wed, 2 February 2011
National Signing Day special. Kevin Higgins discusses the 13 high school players that inked with The Citadel. The coach also answers questions about the class from Jeff Hartsell and others. We also spotlight the basketball team, which looks to win its fifth consecutive SoCon game this week. Plus, Darwin Week arrives on the Charleston campus. Seriously? |
Wed, 26 January 2011
Miguel Starks and Reggie Rice plead guilty in two home-invasion robberies. Chuck Driesell chats post-game after the blowout win over Western Carolina. Plus, Zan Edens ('93) gives us the scoop on a signing day party hosted by The Citadel Football Association. |
Wed, 19 January 2011
Steve Peper ('78) is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. This former Board of Visitors member and Citadel Alumni Association president discusses his time in the Marine Corps, his days leading the school and his work in Charleston. We also hear basketball coach Chuck Driesell praise his team's road win at Samford this week. And Jeff Hartsell has info on the latest football commit, a WR/DB from Georgia.
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Wed, 12 January 2011
Andre Roberts ('10), Arizona Cardinals wide receiver and Bulldog great, is the Band of Gold Spotlight. He discusses a few memorable games at The Citadel, as well as his just-completed rookie season in the NFL. We also spotlight the Star of the West, which The Citadel just commemorated the 150th anniversary of cadets firing on the Northern steamship. So what happened to the vessel? Civil War historian Henry McCabe, of Greenwood, Miss., discusses the role the ship had in his state during the war, and how it was purposely sunk in the the Tallahatchie River to deter Union forces from capturing Vicksburg. |