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The Post and Courier Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell and host Jon Rawl reflect on The Citadel's (0-6) overtime loss to Chattanooga during the Johnson Hagood Stadium spring opener. Why has losing become the norm for Bulldog athletics teams? Hartsell has details on recent bookstore controversy involving dozens of cadet-student-athletes. Also, Brent Thompson's football team looks to bounce back this weekend with a road trip to Western Carolina.

Tyler Renew ('17), who helped propel The Citadel Bulldogs to back-to-back SoCon titles in 2015 and 2016, joins the show to give us an update on his post-football life. The Columbia, S.C., native will always be remembered for his 174 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-22 upset over South Carolina in 2015. Also, the 2021 football team lost its spring opener at Mercer, and now faces Chattanooga in the spring home opener.

For the first time in school history The Citadel and the rest of the Southern Conference will be playing a spring schedule for college football. The Post and Courier's Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell goes through the roster changes and more as Brent Thompson's team prepares to open the Spring 2021 schedule at Mercer. Plus, an update on the improving basketball team, the Diamond Dogs' start to their season, and the volleyball and soccer teams post impressive victories.

Co-host emeritus Jim Waddill ('60) appears via video for the first time. Plus, Post and Courier Bulldogs beat writer Jeff Hartsell and Jon Rawl look back on the Army loss and have updates on what is going on with Citadel sports during this Fall 2020 finale.

The Citadel head basketball coach Duggar Baucom is back on the show to discuss the forthcoming season. He also shares changes within his program as the SoCon shoots for some sort of college basketball normalcy. Plus, the 0-3 Bulldogs football visits Army in the 2020 finale.

Richard Blanton ('75) discusses his cadet days of the 1970s and how he took an interest in his alma mater to a new level: proprietor of BigRedPalmetto.store. After an embarrassing loss at Johnson Hagood Stadium, PostandCourier.com beat writer Jeff Hartsell sifts through the ashes of The Citadel's lone home game of 2020. Also, Hartsell reports on findings from today's Board of Visitors meeting.

Mike Capaccio, The Citadel's director of athletics, joins the show this week to weigh in on the coronavirus' impact on his department. He also shares thoughts on Brent Thompson's team and its weekend performance against No. 1 Clemson. Also, facility, fundraising and other sports news from the Charleston campus.

Dereks Thomas ('97) discusses his days playing football for The Citadel in the 1990s. Thomas also shares his transition from cadet to actor, including postgraduate work at Harvard. PostandCourier.com sports writer Jeff Hartsell recaps the season-opening loss at South Florida and this week's trip to No. 1 Clemson. Plus, "Knob Knowledge" fun involving the Bulldogs' unfortunate role in helping start IPTAY for Clemson backers.

The 2020 season of Citadel Football kicks off against the South Florida Bulls. Post and Courier Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell joins Jon Rawl for the 13th year of covering the athletic happenings at South Carolina's military college. We also discuss the many changes that the school has implemented to adapt to COVID-19. Plus, stadium improvements and a "Knob Knowledge" trivia question.

The season finale for 2019. Citadel basketball coach Duggar Baucom returns to the show to discuss his 5-5 hoopsters. Three-pointers helped the Dogs wrap the December home slate with a win over Division-III Piedmont College. Also, host Kyle Weaver and Post and Courier Bulldogs beat writer Jeff Hartsell share football thoughts to start the show.

Recruiting is front and center as The Citadel aims to sign around 10 prospects for the 2020 class.  PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell and executive producer Jon Rawl review the handful of high school players that have pledged to Brent Thompson's program.  Basketball enjoys a few days off following three wins in four games.  What is the Board of Visitors doing with facilities improvements on the Charleston campus?  Also, a tribute to former "Voice of the Bulldogs" Ted Byrne, who was killed in a car wreck Nov. 30.  

Wofford embarrasses The Citadel on Senior Day, sending the Dogs into the offseason with a 6-6 record.  Paul Evangelist and Jeff Hartsell are at Toast! Mount Pleasant to recap what could have been in 2019.  Willie Eubanks III picks up SoCon Defensive Player of the Year honors.  Plus, Duggar Baucom's basketball team garners road wins at Southeast Missouri and Marist – plus a much-needed home triumph.

Brian Ruff ('77), a Citadel defensive standout that was the 11th Round pick of the Baltimore Colts in 1977, joins hosts Kyle Weaver and Jeff Hartsell at Toast! Mount Pleasant.  The crew look back at the head-scratching meltdown in Chattanooga that sent the Dogs to 6-5 on the season.  Plus, SoCon champ Wofford visits Johnson Hagood Stadium as Brent Thompson's team wraps the 2019 regular season.

Paul Evangelist and Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell break down Bulldogs football and basketball. Brent Thompson's team enjoyed a much-needed bye last weekend – and now an important trip to SoCon foe Chattanooga Mocs awaits. And Duggar Baucom's hoopsters nearly pulled the upset Tuesday night at the SEC's Georgia Bulldogs.

Chris Beverly and Phil Barrett combine to halt ETSU at the one yard line and The Citadel escapes Johnson City with a 31-27 comeback win.  PostandCourier.com insider Jeff Hartsell and former player Kyle Weaver weigh in on the surging 6-4 Bulldogs, who now enjoy an open week.  Also, Citadel women's soccer head coach Ciaran Traquair visits Toast! Mount Pleasant and shares news about SoCon All-Freshman Suzuka Yosue, a forward from Osaka, Japan.

Ra'Shaud Graham ('16), team chaplain for Citadel sports and the FCA representative on campus, is the special guest this week. The native of Lake City, S.C., has an important role in keeping cadet-student-athletes focused on their goals. Also, PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell and Kyle Weaver reflect on the Mercer win and ahead to this week's trap game at struggling ETSU.

The Citadel 27, Furman 10. One of the best wins in Brent Thompson's tenure in Charleston is feted by Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell and former offensive lineman Kyle Weaver.  The Dogs improved to 4-4 after thumping the archrival; but now have a pesky Mercer Bears program headed to Johnson Hagood Stadium for Homecoming 2019. Plus, a quick word on Duggar Baucom's basketball team at the dawn of a new season.

Purple Makes Me Puke Week. After dispatching the purple-clad Catamounts of Western Carolina, Citadel playmakers Brandon Rainey, Raleigh Webb and Marquise Blount head to Greenville, S.C., to try and upset legendary rival and principal purple-puker No. 8 Furman.  Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell and guest host Paul Evangelist ('87) have the banter going at Toast! Mount Pleasant.

The Silver Shako now resides in Lexington, Va. Kyle Weaver and Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell are at Toast! Mount Pleasant with a recap of VMI's first win over The Citadel since 2002.  Brent Thompson's team must now regroup as Western Carolina invades Johnson Hagood Stadium.  Plus, the Bulldog basketball team inches closer to the start of a new season.

Four overtime heartbreaker in Homewood. PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell joins Kyle Weaver at Toast! Mount Pleasant for a look back at the longest football game in Citadel history, a 61-55 setback at Samford.  VMI now heads to Johnson Hagood Stadium for a Silver Shako clash, as Brent Thompson's unit looks to bounce back. Also, audience questions this week include the latest with former players Cam Jackson and Alex Glover; and how will California's new state law for college athletes impact programs like The Citadel?