Citadel Grayline

Chuck Driesell talks about his basketball team's win over Samford, and the play of senior guard Cosmo Morabbi.  Also, the football team picks up a 2012 commit from North Augusta.  And PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell shares info on Kevin Hardy's selection to the East-West Shrine Game, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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."

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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).