Citadel Grayline

Tim Keohane ('73) shares the story of Maj. James B. White, SCM (Class of 1849), superintendent of The Citadel during the Civil War.  After missing for more than 125 years, the major's battle sword is being returned to his alma mater in a special ceremony on Dec. 6.  Also, PostandCourier.com beat writer Jeff Hartsell rattles off the plethora of Bulldogs receiving SoCon honors, as the team enjoys its FCS Football Championship first round bye this Thanksgiving weekend.

Andy Solomon, development officer at The Citadel, memorializes Mike Groshon ('76), a true-blue Citadel Man and longtime athletics department employee that passed away Nov. 11.  The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell looks back on the Silver Shako win over VMI, which gave the Dogs the undisputed conference crown.  And we preview this weekend's ACC-SoCon duel against the No. 24 North Carolina Tar Heels.

SoCon Champs Back-to-Back!  In a week where the Chicago Cubs and Donald Trump had unbelievable wins, The Citadel joins the fun to improve to 9-0, earning the conference's automatic playoff bid with a 37-34 overtime win over Samford.  Jon Rawl and The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell lay out the No. 5 Dogs' battle plan, as a trip to VMI awaits Brent Thompson's team.

Homecoming 2016.  The Citadel welcomes fellow Top 20 program Samford to Johnson Hagood Stadium, with a chance to claim another SoCon title with a victory over the Birmingham breed. PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell has your in-depth analysis.  Also, we put the Band of Gold Spotlight on The Citadel Class of 1966, as member Rick Toucey memorializes his Vietnam classmates and details this weekend's 50th reunion. 

Joe Crochet and the Bulldog defense save the day at Wofford, and the No. 5 team in FCS improves to 7-0.  We hear the senior linebacker talk after the historic win.  Also, PostandCourier.com beat writer Jeff Hartsell and GrayLine host Jon Rawl set the scene for the SoCon race, and preview this Saturday's home tilt with old foe/SoCon newcomer East Tennessee State.

The No. 5 Citadel Bulldogs take care of business against Chattanooga, and remain the only unbeaten SoCon team.  Jon Rawl and Jeff Hartsell look back on the 22-14 home victory, and ahead to Saturday's payback game in Spartanburg against triple-option brethren Wofford.  Also, we learn more about Class of 2017 member Jesse Ray Nardone's courageous battle against cancer (#jessestrong).

Chattanooga Times Free Press UTC beat writer Gene Henley helps break down this week's epic Top 10 duel at Johnson Hagood Stadium.  Bulldog coach Brent Thompson and linebacker Tevin Floyd discuss the important SoCon game.  Also, The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell chronicles how The Citadel got through the evacuation for Hurricane Matthew – which included a win at North Greenville.

Hurricane Matthew leads The Citadel's administration to evacuate campus and relocate the home football game to the campus of North Greenville University.  Jon Rawl and PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell have the latest developments; plus they recap the convincing road win at Western Carolina.  Also, we rewind to a 2009 interview with Clay Ludlum ('90), who helped the school get through Hurricane Hugo as the regimental commander.  Today, Ludlum is fighting throat cancer caused by his first responder efforts during the 9/11 attack on New York City.

Brent Thompson has an exclusive interview with the GrayLine.  We find out more about the first year coach's background, keys to the Dogs' 3-0 start, and how he keeps a cadet-like haircut.  And PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell has notes from the open weekend, and a look forward to this week's SoCon road trip to Western Carolina.

Dominique Allen talks after he quarterbacked the No. 10 Bulldogs to another comeback win, 31-24 at Gardner-Webb.  The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell shares info on the triumph and how the team will focus during an open week.  Bulldog basketball forward Bobby Duncan discusses his inspirational journey from student manager to scholarship hoops player.  Plus, 2017 basketball commit Hayden Brown, a senior forward at Byrnes High School (S.C), chats with host Jon Rawl about his intent to play for Duggar Baucom's high-octane program.

Sadath Jean Pierre ('13), former Bulldog cornerback and current ESPN3 color analyst, shares his insight on the 2016 team during this Band of Gold Spotlight.  Plus, Jeff Hartsell and Jon Rawl review the close win over Furman, where the Cadets improved to 2-0 in SoCon play.  Up next: Gardner-Webb.

Defensive lineman Jonathan King and B-back Tyler Renew talk after the Bulldogs' opening week road win over SoCon foe Mercer.  Head coach Brent Thompson weighs in on the victory, and turns the page to the arch-rival headed to Charleston this week, Furman.  Plus, PostandCourier.com beat writer Jeff Hartsell reports on the latest stadium developments.

Johnson Hagood Stadium's east side may get demolished.  The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell discusses the administration's options, as well as off-season maneuvers, on this first GrayLine of 2016.   Plus, host Jon Rawl welcomes J. Wallace ('04), president of The Citadel Club of Charleston, as the Band of Gold Spotlight. 

Jim Senter, The Citadel's athletics director, discusses the 2015 football season, facilities, and what Bulldog fans can do to help catapult the program.  A 2016 football commit, Acworth, Ga., quarterback Brandon Rainey, talks about why he picked Mike Houston and El Cid.  Also on this final show of 2015, host Jon Rawl and The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell debate the controversial actions of eight cadets – which subsequently brought Rev. Al Sharpton to campus to meet with Gen. John Rosa.

The FCS Playoffs come to an end in North Charleston.  PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell recaps the 14-6 setback at Charleston Southern, where Mike Houston's team wraps with an overall 9-4 record.  Also, we have a "Pass In Review" encore of some of the show's Band of Gold spotlights from this season: Bill Whaley ('62), Rob Hoak ('78), and Geno Paluso ('89).

Victory in Conway.  Mike Houston's determined Dogs win an FCS Playoffs thriller at Coastal Carolina.  The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell recaps the 41-38 victory, and looks ahead to this week's second round matchup at Charleston Southern.  Plus, Citadel basketball head coach Duggar Baucom visits with GrayLine host Jon Rawl, as the roundballers prepare to host the College of Charleston.

The Citadel shocks South Carolina, 23-22.  We hear from Columbia's own Tyler Renew, who ran for two scores and 174 yards against the mighty SEC foe.   Also, head coach Mike Houston talks about the big win and this week's first round FCS Playoffs berth at Coastal Carolina.  And host Jon Rawl and PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell share other musings about the incredible season that's still unfolding.

Carolina has a gamecock – and a Citadel Bulldog is ready to wipe that gamecock off the map!  As the SoCon co-champion Dogs prepare to ramble against USC at Williams-Brice Stadium, host Jon Rawl previews the regular season finale with The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell.  Also, head coach Mike Houston, B-back Tyler Renew and voices from the 1990 Cock Shock win are all featured on this week's show.

SoCon Champs!  The Citadel claims its third football title after a win over VMI, and can claim it outright – plus get the automatic berth to the FCS playoffs – with a victory at Chattanooga this week.   STATS's FCS senior editor Craig Haley discusses the Dogs' good fortune with host Jon Rawl and The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell.  Also, the Band of Gold Spotlight shines on Bill Whaley ('62), quarterback and co-captain of The Citadel's first Southern Conference title team.

Capt. Geno F. Paluso, USN (Ret.), The Citadel's Commandant of Cadets and a 1989 alumnus of the school, is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight.  The retired Navy SEAL officer discusses his impressive military background, as well as the important job he now has on the Charleston campus.  Plus, PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell helps break down the Bulldogs' close win over Mercer – and this week's homecoming battle with VMI.