Citadel Grayline

Thomas Scruggs and Jon Rawl are on location in Columbia, South Carolina, for the finale of "Citadel GrayLine" in 2024. The Bulldogs just concluded their season with a respectable showing in Death Valley against playoff-contending Clemson. What are the expectations for the Cadets in the new year for the sports of football, basketball and baseball?

Despite falling behind 14-0, Cooper Wallace, Javonte Graves Billips, Johnathan Bennett and others help surge The Citadel past Wofford in Spartanburg. The Post and Courier's Andrew Miller has more on the 30-17 triumph. A trip to Death Valley now awaits as the Dogs battle No. 17 Clemson. Plus, Ed Conroy's basketball hosts the College of Charleston on Wednesday evening.

The Citadel fumbles away a chance to make its home finale against Chattanooga a win. The Post and Courier's Andrew Miller also discusses Bulldogs basketball, baseball and wrestling with Thomas Scruggs and Jon Rawl.

Maurice Drayton discusses his football team's recent rise; and the tenacity of senior running back Cooper Wallace. Ed Conroy's hoops team opened the 2024-25 season at Boston College on Monday. Plus, Bulldog wrestling hosts the inaugural "Throw Down On The Yorktown" match this Homecoming weekend on the deck of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).

In a battle of Bulldogs, The Citadel emerges triumphant over Samford in Charleston. After a second-straight SoCon win, the team now enjoys an open weekend. Andrew Miller, of PostandCourier.com, shares a basketball update. And, SeniorPrivate.com owner Tom Churchill ('91) talks about his company's unique Citadel merchandise.

The Bulldogs have a strong defensive effort at VMI and pull out a close win, the first SoCon triumph for Coach Maurice Drayton. El Cid now welcomes Chris Hatcher's pass-happy Samford Bulldogs to Charleston for Senior Day.

The Post and Courier Citadel beat writer Andrew Miller just penned a lengthy piece on the crossroads Citadel athletics finds itself in. Miller shares more insight into his deep-dive of 171 Moultrie Street. Plus, Thomas Scruggs gets ready to follow the Dogs on a road trip to Virginia and a Silver Shako rivalry with Virginia Military Institute.

Despite being down two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, the Furman Paladins rally for a last-minute win at Johnson Hagood Stadium. The Post and Courier's Andrew Miller and Thomas Scruggs review the loss, which sends The Citadel to 2-4, 0-3 SoCon. Next up: at Western Carolina.

Hurricane Helene has brought death and destruction to the Southeast. Despite a chaotic trip to Charleston, ETSU surged ahead of The Citadel for a Parents' Weekend win. Furman now heads to Johnson Hagood Stadium. the special co-host this week is Joe Crochet ('16), a defensive stalwart on back-to-back SoCon champion football teams for the Bulldogs.

The Band of Gold Spotlight this week features Lt. Col. Doug Kelley, USAF (Ret.), a member of the the Class of 1982 and a very involved alumnus of The Citadel. Also, The Post and Courier's Andrew Miller talks about improvements in the passing game for the Bulldogs in the road loss at Mercer. Now, ETSU swashbuckles to the Lowcountry for a Parents' Weekend matchup against The Citadel (2-2, 0-1 SoCon).

Division II opponent North Greenville is manhandled by The Citadel in Coach Maurice Drayton's first home win. Andrew Miller shares thoughts on the complete victory. A trip to Macon now awaits as the Bulldogs tangle with Mercer in the SoCon opener. Plus, "Knob Knowledge, from SeniorPrivate.com" asks about an 1800s South Carolina governor.

Another effort to catch up doesn't bode well for The Citadel in its home opener at Johnson Hagood Stadium. The Post and Courier's Andrew Miller, Thomas Scruggs and Jon Rawl scrutinize the narrow loss to S.C. State. Plus, Senior Private Shop's "Knob Knowledge" for this week looks back on hardship during the school's storied history.

The football campaign begins with a dramatic escape against Charleston Southern in the first Lowcountry Boil Bowl. The Post and Courier's Andrew Miller shares insight on the victory, the first win for The Citadel in two years. Now, the S.C. State Bulldogs strut into Johnson Hagood Stadium for El Cid's 2024 home opener.

Season 17 of "Citadel GrayLine" begins, as Citadel football head coach Maurice Drayton is still searching for his first win as coach. Plus, analysis from PostandCourier.com Bulldogs’ beat writer Andrew Miller and co-hosts Thomas Scruggs and Jon Rawl.

Ed Conroy's basketball team throttles Charleston Southern by 29 points, to even their record at 4-4. Can The Citadel actually have a decent season on the hardcourt? Also, we touch on improving the winless football Dogs, the postseason fortunes for Citadel volleyball, and Post and Courier insider Andrew Miller needs to be "introduced" to Bulldogs baseball skipper Tony Skole on this 2023 finale.

For the first time in program history The Citadel finishes without a win (or tie). The Post and Courier's Andrew Miller and host Jon Rawl sift through the 0-11 ashes of Bulldogs football. Plus, an update on hoops and volleyball on this Thanksgiving Week edition.

The Post and Courier's Andrew Miller drops a few clichés about Citadel Football, as the Dogs prepare for the season finale at East Tennessee State. Plus, the latest on the 0-3 Bulldogs Basketball team from Miller and analyst Thomas Scruggs.

Ellis Johnson, a member of The Citadel Class of 1974 and a former Bulldogs' football player, assistant coach and head coach (2001-03), is this week's special guest. The Winnsboro, South Carolina, native discusses his coaching career and the connections he's made through five decades on the sideline – including current head coach Maurice Drayton. Also, Post and Courier beat writer Andrew Miller has a report on The Citadel Basketball's opening loss at N.C. State.

The Citadel Basketball is preparing to open the season against N.C. State. Former Bulldogs hoopster Xavier Starkes ('84) discusses his experience as a cadet and player for Les Robinson in the early '80s. The Columbia, South Carolina, native returned to his hometown to attend law school at the University of South Carolina – and to launch his legal career in South Carolina's Capital City. Also this week, Thomas Scruggs and The Post and Courier's Andrew Miller have the latest on the Bulldogs' struggling football team.

Jon Rawl and Andrew Miller share the latest news from the 0-7 Citadel football team. Maurice Drayton's team packs its bags for Birmingham, as Samford is the opponent this weekend. Also, the Bulldogs' volleyball team continues its undefeated march.