MISportsNow Podcast: Recent Episodes
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MISportsNow is northern Michigan’s home for exclusive coverage of high school and college athletics and the go-to spot for up-to-date coverage of more than 100 high schools – from Isabella County to the Eastern U.P.
Each week, MISportsNow Director and host Joe Buczek brings you interviews and insights into all things northern Michigan sports.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Ogemaw Heights and Central Michigan University alum Alex Rose.
Rose represented Samoa in the discus at the last two Summer Olympic Games and recently competed at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Tyler Driesenga catches up with Central Michigan University sophomore pitcher Andrew Taylor.
Taylor broke his own CMU record with 126 strikeouts this past season and was the first Chippewa pitcher to be taken in the first four rounds of the MLB Draft since 1986 when he was drafted by the Houston Astros at 80th overall. The Caledonia native was the final pick of the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Charlevoix native and former Ferris State and Xavier standout Zach Hankins.
A former NCAA Division II national champion and national player of the year, Hankins made this third appearance in the NBA Summer League this year, playing for the New Orleans Pelicans.
On this episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Tyler Driesenga travels to Detroit Lions rookie minicamp and sits down with former CMU standout wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton and former Ferris State offensive lineman Zein Obeid.
Pimpleton and Obeid both signed free agent contracts with the Lions following last month's NFL Draft.
Read more on Pimpleton's journey to the NFL here: https://www.misportsnow.com/2022/04/backyard-dreams-pimpleton-sullivan-remember-childhood-friend-while-chasing-nfl-dream/
The NFL Draft is this week and former Central Michigan wide receivers Kalil Pimpleton and JaCorey Sullivan hope to realize their dream of reaching the pros together.
The two have constantly pushed each other and dreamt about this moment since they first became best friends and teammates in elementary school. But they say there’s a piece of this backyard dream that’s missing; their childhood friend Da’Monte Neal, who was shot and killed in January of 2020.
As kids, they all joked that Neal would be their bodyguard when they reached the NFL.
Now, they are committed to preserving and amplifying Neal’s memory to make sure he remains a part of this journey.
We have a golf-centric episode, as our Joey DeBerardino has interviews with Cheboygan native and University of Oklahoma commit PJ Maybank and Mt. Pleasant native and first time PGA Tour winner Ryan Brehm.
The 2022 collegiate softball season officially kicked off a week ago.
9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle caught up with CMU coach McCall Salmon just before the Chippewas’ hit the road for their season opening tournament at Western Kentucky to preview CMU’s 2022 campaign.
The 2022 collegiate baseball season is officially here, and 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle is previewing Central Michigan's season with coach Jordan Bischel.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle catches up with Boyne City native and 2022 U.S. Olympian Kaila Kuhn.
Kuhn will compete on the aerials team as a member of the U.S. Olympic Freestyle Team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. Kuhn is a first-time Olympian.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle, MISportsNow Director Joe Buczek, 9&10 Weekend Sports Reporter/Anchor Joey DeBerardino and 9&10 Sports Reporter Tyler Driesenga are breaking down every area Week 1 matchup in the 2021 MHSAA football playoffs and discuss all 40 area high school football teams that secured their spot.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, our guest is Farwell native and former Ferris State golfer Emily Rohdy.
Rohdy is currently the head golf professional at Bucks Run Golf Club in Mt. Pleasant.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Chad Pleiness, a former three-sport star at Mason County Central and Central Michigan and a 2002 draft pick by the Toronto Blue Jays.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're sitting down with Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner.
Warner was recently at Ferris State sharing his inspirational story to high school football campers.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with former Mr. Basketball, Suttons Bay star and Wagner College basketball player Dwaun Anderson.
It marks the first interview in our new "Where Are They Now" series.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Matthew Doyle catches up with Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh and Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker.
Harbaugh and Tucker were at a recent high school football camp at Ferris State.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Clare High School alum and Central Michigan pole vaulter Kasey Staley. The redshirt junior recently competed in the NCAA East Preliminary Round and broke CMU's pole vault record. We'll also hear from new Chippewa Hills football coach Mark Pelong.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Traverse City Pit Spitters manager Josh Rebandt to preview the 2021 Northwoods League season.
On the latest MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with Hart football coach Joe Tanis.
Tanis is entering his first season with the Pirates after most recently serving as the defensive coordinator at Wyoming.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with Suttons Bay native and current Ferris State sophomore golfer Thomas Hursey.
Hursey has had a banner spring season and was recently named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s Player of the Year.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we sit down with new Shelby football coach Phil Fortier to discuss the new direction the Tiger program is taking.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, our guest is Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference commissioner Kris Dunbar.
The former Lake Superior State basketball player, coach and athletic administrator recently sat down with our Cassidy Cobb to discuss her career in athletics.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we talk with Cheboygan boys basketball coach and AD Jason Friday.
Friday recently spoke at the Michigan House Oversight Committee hearing on the current restrictions on youth indoor winter contact sports.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow podcast, we're sitting down with Cadillac athletic director Fred Bryant to discuss the new rapid coronavirus tests for high school athletes.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we sit down with MHSAA Representative Council member Karen Leinaar to discuss how high school fall sports postseason tournaments are resuming and the MHSAA's new coronavirus testing program.
The I-500 board of directors made the difficult decision this week to cancel the 2021 I-500 snowmobile race because of coronavirus concerns.
We talk with I-500 chairman Ric Federau to learn more about what went into the decision to cancel.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Traverse City St. Francis coach Josh Sellers and Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart coach John Ruggles to preview this week's high school football playoff action.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're sitting down with Central Michigan head football coach Jim McElwain to discuss the 2020 Mid-American Conference season.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Traverse City St. Francis alum and former Michigan State tight end Matt Seybert.
Seybert will soon suit up for The Spring League, a six-team developmental league for the NFL, in hopes of catching the eyes of NFL scouts.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're talking with Geoff Kimmerly from the MHSAA and Karen Leinaar, Bear Lake athletic director and MHSAA Representative Council member, about the MHSAA's decision to postpone football until spring 2021.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're joined by Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference commissioner Kris Dunbar and Traverse City Central graduate and University of Michigan freshman quarterback Peyton Smith to discuss the postponement of fall college athletics.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with the MHSAA's Geoff Kimmerly to discuss the organization's phase-in approach to high school sports in the fall.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Manistee High School alum and Michigan State Female Co-Athlete of the Year Annie Fuller.
Fuller had a stellar prep career at Manistee before being named a NCAA Division I cross country All-American twice at MSU.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Traverse City Pit Spitters General Manager Mickey Graham to discuss how the organization is moving forward with their season after several players within the Northwoods League's Northern Michigan Pod tested positive for COVID-19.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Mt. Pleasant native and PGA Tour professional Ryan Brehm as he prepares for Detroit's Rocket Mortgage Classic.
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On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Traverse City native Alex Scott as he gets his professional golf career back on track.
Scott played on PGA Tour Canada last year and will participate in several mini tours this summer.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Ferris State alum and Minnesota Wild team member Gerald Mayhew.
The American Hockey League's MVP, Mayhew recently concluded his fourth year with the Iowa Wild of the AHL and made his NHL debut with the Minnesota Wild in October.
The Michigan High School Athletic Association recently issued a series of updated timelines and recommendations to its members as a guide to return to sports.
9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle spoke with the MHSAA’s media and content coordinator Geoff Kimmerly about these guidelines and recommendations.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Gaylord native and U.S. Freestyle Ski Team member Winter Vinecki.
A four-year member of the U.S. Ski Team, marathon runner and triathlete, Vinecki was crowned the 2019 U.S. National Champion for aerial skiers.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with Mt. Pleasant High School alum and Central Michigan senior baseball player Zach Heeke.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we hear from Mackinaw City native and St. Ignace graduate Joe Ostman.
A defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles, Ostman discusses his career, rehabbing an ACL injury and the upcoming NFL season.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're sitting down with Central Michigan University Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford.
Alford discusses the Mid-American Conference's recent decision to eliminate several conference championship tournaments and scale others back and how it will impact CMU student-athletes.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're sitting down with Traverse City native and Ferris State alum Zach Redmond.
A former seventh-round draft selection by the Atlanta Thrashers, Redmond recently signed with Red Bull Munich of the top German hockey league, DEL.
Redmond most recently played for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League and appeared in 133 career NHL games between the Jets, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're looking at Central Michigan University's fledgling Esports program and talking with CMU's managing director of the competitive gaming program Damon Brown.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Charlevoix native and former Ferris State men's basketball standout center Zach Hankins.
Hankins recently concluded his first professional season in the Czech Republic's National Basketball League. Hankins, like many other professional and amateur athletes, saw his season end abruptly due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With his basketball career currently on hold, Hankins recently returned to the states and became engaged.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Elk Rapids native and Dayton senior tight end Adam Trautman.
The 2020 NFL Draft is one week away, and Trautman is ranked as one of the top tight ends in this year's draft class and is projected to be an early-round selection.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Sault Ste. Marie native and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference commissioner Kris Dunbar.
A former Lake Superior State student-athlete, women's basketball coach and director of athletics, Dunbar discusses the struggles collegiate athletic conferences are now facing with the NCAA extending waivers to spring sports athletes due to the coronavirus pandemic.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we’re catching up with Mt. Pleasant native and former Detroit Tiger prospect pitcher Evan Hill.
A former all-state pitcher at Mt. Pleasant, Hill went on to have success with the University of Michigan before being drafted by the Tigers in the 24th round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
Hill spent three seasons in the Tigers farm system – mainly at the Single A level – before ending his career after the 2018 following an injury.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Baldwin native, published author, athletic director and school administrator Ira Childress.
A Baldwin High School graduate and former Ferris State football player and alum, Childress currently serves as the athletic director of Gulliver Prep in Florida after spending several years as AD at Okemos High School.
Childress discusses his playing and professional careers and gives his advice to student-athletes.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Traverse City native and Reese's Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy.
A former longtime NFL scout, Nagy discusses how the coronavirus is impacting not only this year's NFL draft by next year's, Senior Bowl operations and Elk Rapids native and potential 2020 early-round draft selection Adam Trautman.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with northern Michigan native and college basketball coach Jay Smith.
We hear from Smith about his first year on staff with the University of Michigan men's basketball program and his advice for young athletes and coaches.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with Mt. Pleasant native and PGA Tour member Ryan Brehm.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with Northwoods League commissioner Gary Hoover.
A northern Michigan resident, Hoover discusses the state of the summer collegiate baseball league and how the league is considering expanding roster sizes.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we hear from the Michigan High School Athletic Association's media and content coordinator Geoff Kimmerly.
Kimmerly discusses the organization's handling of the COVID-19 crisis and how the organization hasn't dealt with a situation like this since World War II.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Cadillac native and current German professional basketball league pro Ben Simons and Boyne City native and U.S. Aerial Ski Team member Kaila Kuhn.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're catching up with Cadillac girls basketball coach Mike McLaurin and St. Ignace girls basketball coach Dorene Ingalls to discuss the MHSAA's decision to suspend all winter sports postseason tournaments due to the COVID-19 crisis.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're previewing the 2020 MHSAA team wrestling state finals.
We sit down with a trio of area coaches in Gaylord's Jerry LaJoie, Onaway's Mark Grant and Kingsley's Corey Crew.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we sit down with longtime high school boys basketball coach and Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan hall of fame inductee Don Miller.
Miller, who currently serves as an assistant with Glen Lake's varsity program, is now in his seventh decade of coaching after previously leading the Lakers from 1973-2004. Glen Lake won the 1977 MHSAA Class D state championship and finished as Class D state runner-up in 1996 under Miller's direction.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with Elk Rapids High School graduate and University of Dayton All-American tight end Adam Trautman.
A NFL Draft prospect, Trautman recently concluded a record-setting collegiate career at Dayton and will soon participate in the Reese's Senior Bowl.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're previewing Ferris State's NCAA Division II national quarterfinal game against Northwest Missouri State.
We hear from head coach Tony Annese and senior defensive end and 2019 Gene Upshaw Award winner Austin Edwards.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we talk with Glen Lake coach Jerry Angers and Kingsley coach Tim Wooer to preview Saturday's MHSAA 11-player football state semifinals.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports director Matthew Doyle sits down with 9&10 News legend John McGowan to discuss the history and creation of Sports Overtime.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we hear from Suttons Bay head football coach Garrick Opie and Onekama coach John Neph ahead of Friday's Midwest Central Michigan 8-Player Conference West showdown.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Matthew Doyle sits down with former 9&10 News sports directors Aaron Mills and Brian Lawson to discuss the history of Sports Overtime.
Sports Overtime and 9&10 News will be celebrating Homecoming Week during the week of October 21.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast we're previewing Friday's West Michigan D League showdown between host Mesick and defending conference champion Brethren.
We hear from Mesick coach Otto Ream and Brethren coach JJ Randall as history is on the line Friday.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're previewing the 142nd meeting between Ludington and Manistee.
We hear from Manistee coach Troy Bytwork and Ludington coach Charlie Gunsell.
On the latest MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with Traverse City West football coach Greg Vaughan and Hesperia football coach Doug Bolles.
On the latest MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with Onekama football coach John Neph and Marion football coach Chad Jenema to get their thoughts on the upcoming 2019 high school football season.
On the latest MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with longtime Clare football coach Kelly Luplow and Evart football coach Pat Craven to get their thoughts on the upcoming 2019 high school football season.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we hear from Bear Lake offensive coordinator and Task Force on Women in Sports member Sam Mullet and catch up with former Oakland University star and Greek Basket League player Travis Bader.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we hear from former Central Michigan hall of fame football coach and athletic director Herb Deromedi and current CMU associate vice president/director of athletics Michael Alford.
On this episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we hear from Mid-American Conference commissioner Jon Steinbrecher.
Steinbrecher recently gave the opening remarks at the 2019 MAC Football Media Day and addressed the state of the MAC and the changing landscape of college football.
On this episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we sit down with former Detroit Tiger and 1984 World Series champion Darrell Evans.
The two-time All-Star and 1985 American League home run leader, Evans played for the Tigers from 1984-88 and was on base when teammate Hank Aaron hit his recorded-breaking 715th home run.
On this episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we hear from new Elk Rapids varsity football coach Jake Messner and legendary Mt. Pleasant softball coach Ted McIntyre, who is stepping away from the game after 44 years.
On this episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we catch with Traverse City native and Michigan State women's basketball coach Suzy Merchant.
Merchant was in Traverse City last month, appearing as a guest speaker at the Zonta Club of Traverse City's annual Athena Awards.
On this episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we sit down with Harrison native and recent Grand Valley State graduate Allison Lipovsky to discuss her collegiate softball career and her transition to the professional game with the Performance Lab of the ASBA professional softball league.
On this episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with Charlevoix native and former Ferris State star center Zach Hankins as he prepares for the NBA Draft.
Hankins, who won a national championship and was named the NCAA Division II National Player of the Year while at Ferris State, has worked out for the Golden State Warriors, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings.
On this episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we sit down with Houghton Lake volleyball coach Larry Kelley, who recently announced his retirement after six decades as a coach and educator.
Kelley's career saw him coach football, baseball, golf and volleyball throughout Michigan and lead Houghton Lake to historic highs over the last three years.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we’re breaking down the changes the Michigan High School Athletic Association recently announced to its 8-player and 11-player football postseason tournaments.
We sit down with Traverse City West head football coach Greg Vaughan to discuss the postseason changes.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we’re breaking down the changes the Michigan High School Athletic Association recently announced to its boys and girls basketball, soccer and 11-player football postseason tournaments.
We sit down with Traverse City St. Francis athletic director Aaron Biggar to discuss the postseason changes.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, our Cassidy Cobb sits down with first-year Central Michigan head football coach Jim McElwain.
The two discuss McElwain's first few months in the position, spring football and the upcoming 2019 season.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, our Cassidy Cobb has a one-on-one interview with former Cadillac football coach Jim Webb. Webb, whose career spanned 31 years and saw him make stops at Hartford and Cadillac, will be inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 9. A former MHSFCA Coach of the Year honoree, Webb retired in 2014 with a 194-112 record.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, MISportsNow Director Joe Buczek and 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle are joined by former Benzie Central and Buckley boys basketball coach Blair Moss to break down the 2019 MHSAA boys basketball postseason.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we catch up with Farwell alum and Central Michigan women's golfer Bria Colosky as she begins her final spring season as a senior. We also talk with McBain Northern Michigan Christian athletic director Dave Skinner about how the winter weather has wreaked havoc with the northern Michigan high school sports season.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports reporter Cassidy Cobb has a one-on-one interview with new Frankfort football coach Ed Schindler.
The former Elk Rapids coach was recently hired to replace Matt Stapleton who retired in December after 21 seasons.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Greg Miller and Cassidy Cobb have interviews with longtime Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart cross country coach Mark Zitzelsberger, new Petoskey football head coach Gavin Fralick and Frankfort athletic director Dave Jackson on the school's football coaching search.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, MISportsNow Director Joe Buczek is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle and 9&10 Sports photojournalist Greg Miller as the trio discuss the top 10 sports stories in northern Michigan in 2018.
On the latest MISportsNow Podcast, we dive into the winter high school sports season with interviews with Traverse City West hockey coach Jeremey Rintala and Glen Lake boys basketball coach Rich Ruelas.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're previewing three big high school football playoff matchups in northern Michigan, including a pair of 8-player state semifinals.
We talk with Cedarville coach Scott Barr, Reed City coach Monty Price and Onekama coach John Neph.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports director Matthew Doyle has a one-on-one interview with Traverse City Baseball manager Josh Rebandt.
Rebandt will serve as the inaugural manager for the new Northwoods League franchise.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're previewing Friday's Overtime on the Road matchup between Kingsley and Beaverton.
We talk with Kingsley coach Tim Wooer and Beaverton coach Aaron Seiser about the Division 6 district final.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're talking high school football playoffs. We hear from Benzie Central coach Jason Katt and Reed City coach Monty Price about Friday's Division 5 district opener.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we're previewing a pair of big non-conference gridiron contests as the regular season draws to a close.
A resurgent Benzie Central team welcomes in rival Frankfort with a playoff spot on the line as both teams enter at 5-3.
Our Overtime on the Road game features Division 7 No. 3 New Lothrop and Division 6 No. 2 Traverse City St. Francis.
Sports reporter Cassidy Cobb has interviews with Benzie Central coach Jason Katt and St. Francis coach Josh Sellers.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we preview Friday's Overtime on the Road matchup between Division 8 No. 5 Johannesburg-Lewiston and undefeated Harbor Springs. Harbor Springs can clinch the NMFL Legacy title in outright fashion with a win while Johannesburg-Lewiston can secure a playoff bid and sit in the driver's seat for league title with a victory.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, we preview Friday's Overtime on the Road matchup between Glen Lake and Elk Rapids. The winner clinches a share of a league title. We also have interviews with Gladwin boys soccer coach Jerome Smalley and Houghton Lake volleyball coach Larry Kelley.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports reporter Cassidy Cobb has a pair of one-on-one interviews with Brethren's JJ Randall and Suttons Bay's Garrick Opie. The first-year coaches have their respective programs off to 3-1 starts and contending for conference championships. The two are set to meet for the first time since 1997 on Friday in our Overtime on the Road contest.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports photojournalist Greg Miller has a pair of one-on-one interviews with Ludington's Charlie Gunsell and Manistee's Troy Bytwork prior to Friday's 141st meeting between the two schools. The Manistee-Ludington rivalry began in 1895 and is tied for the second most games played in a regular-season series in state history.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports reporter and producer Cassidy Cobb has a pair of one-on-one interviews with Central Lake's Rob Heeke and Onekama's John Neph prior to Thursday's big Midwest Central Michigan 8-Player Football Conference West Division matchup.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports photojournalist Greg Miller has a pair of one-on-one coaching interviews with Mesick's Josh Crocker and Houghton Lake's Joe Holloway as we continue our 2018 high school football previews.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports photojournalist Greg Miller catches up with first-year Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart football coach John Ruggles as two-a-days commence. Sports reporter and producer Cassidy Cobb also has a one-on-one interview with Michigan coaching legend Jack Schugars, who is embarking on 50 years of coaching this fall.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports reporter and producer Cassidy Cobb has a one-on-one interview with outgoing Michigan High School Athletic Association executive director Jack Roberts. Roberts, who is set to retire in August, is the second longest serving full-time executive director at the MHSAA. He began his tenure in 1986.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports reporter and producer Cassidy Cobb has a one-on-one interview with current Michigan High School Athletic Association assistant director Mark Uyl, who is set to take over the organization’s executive director role in August. Uyl, who joined the MHSAA in January 2004 and coordinates the organization’s officials, succeeds current executive director John E. “Jack” Roberts, who announced on April 24 that he would retire in August. Roberts has served as executive director since the fall of 1986.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow podcast, sports director Matthew Doyle has a one-on-one interview with Central Michigan University's Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports reporter and producer Cassidy Cobb has a one-on-one interview with former Kalkaska girls basketball coach Dave Dalton, who announced his retirement in June after 24 seasons with the varsity program.
During his tenure, Dalton amassed more than 400 wins and led the Blazers to eight district championships, six Lake Michigan Conference titles and two regional titles.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports reporter and anchor Megan Viecelli has a one-on-one interview with longtime University of Michigan football equipment manager Jon Falk. Falk recently attended The University of Michigan Alumni Spirit Group of Little Traverse Bay's “Lunch and Learn” event at Bay View Country Club in Petoskey. Sports photojournalist and producer Greg Miller also catches up with Mt. Pleasant native and San Diego Padres pitching prospect Aaron Leasher. Leasher was in Lansing earlier this week, taking part in his first Midwest League All-Star Game.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports photojournalist and producer Greg Miller has a pair of one-on-one interviews with former Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple and wide receiver Jeff Chadwick. Miller sat down with the two discuss their careers and the current state of the Lions.
On the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports photojournalist and producer Greg Miller has a one-on-one interview with former Detroit Lions kicker and Super Bowl XXVIII champion Eddie Murray. Miller sat down with Murray to discuss his career, kickers in the hall of fame and changes to kickoff procedures in the NFL.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, sports reporter and weekend anchor Megan Viecelli has a one-on-one interview with New York Times bestselling author John U. Bacon. The two discuss a variety of topics including the recent court ruling on sports gambling and Bacon's latest book, The Best of Bacon.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Director of MISportsNow, Joe Buczek, is joined by Cadillac boys lacrosse coach Jeff Rork. The two discuss the rise in popularity of lacrosse in northern Michigan and where the future of the sport is headed at the youth and high school levels.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Director of MISportsNow, Joe Buczek, is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle. The duo discuss the Traverse City Beach Bums and their upcoming season, which marks the 13th in Traverse City. Sports reporter and anchor Megan Viecelli sits down with Beach Bums manager Dan Rohn and veteran catcher Kendall Patrick to get their thoughts on the 2018 season.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Director of MISportsNow, Joe Buczek, is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle. The duo discuss this past weekend's NFL Draft and the bright future for a number of former Central Michigan and Ferris State players as the two schools combined for 10 draft or free agent signees. Ferris State defensive end Zach Sieler made history by becoming the first Bulldog to be drafted, while CMU tight end Tyler Conklin is headed to the Minnesota Vikings after being selected in the fifth round.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Director of MISportsNow, Joe Buczek, is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle and 9&10 Sports Reporter and Producer Cassidy Cobb. Cassidy speaks with former Central Michigan Chippewa and Pittsburg Steeler wide receiver Antonio Brown. We also hear from Ferris State quarterback Jayru Campbell after the annual Crimson and White spring game and Cassidy sits down with St. Ignace graduate and Central Michigan defensive end Joe Ostman about this weekend's NFL Draft.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Director of MISportsNow, Joe Buczek, is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle. The two discuss how the winter weather has impacted the high school sports season and catch up with Gaylord athletic director Christian Wilson. Cassidy Cobb also interviews Buckley boys basketball coach Blair Moss about his decision to step down and Greg Miller talks with TC Curling Club chair Don Piche about the Cherry Bombspiel.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Director of MISportsNow, Joe Buczek, is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle and 9&10 Sports Reporter/Weekend Anchor Megan Viecelli. The trio discuss Central Michigan football and the program's spring season and upcoming annual spring game. We hear from head coach John Bonamego, defensive coordinator Greg Colby and Glen Lake graduate and senior linebacker Trevor Apsey.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Director of MISportsNow, Joe Buczek, is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle. The two discuss Ferris State junior center and Charlevoix native Zach Hankins departing for Xavier University, catch up with Cadillac native Dawson Cook of the Notre Dame hockey program and speak with 2009 Mt. Pleasant graduate Tyler Higgins about his professional baseball career. Sports reporter Cassidy Cobb also joins the duo.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Director of MISportsNow, Joe Buczek, is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle. The two discuss Ferris State football spring practice and are joined by head coach Tony Annese and junior quarterback Travis Russell. The duo also discuss the upcoming Final Four and Michigan basketball as well as Opening Day for Major League Baseball.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Director of MISportsNow, Joe Buczek, is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle and 9&10 Sports Photojournalist Greg Miller. The trio discuss northern Michigan high school boys basketball state semifinals, Central Michigan University women's basketball in the Sweet Sixteen and Ferris State men's basketball in the Division II Final Four. We hear from CMU women's basketball coach Sue Guevara, Ferris State men's basketball coach Andy Bronkema, Buckley coach Blair Moss and Glen Lake coach Rich Ruelas.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Director of MISportsNow, Joe Buczek, is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle and 9&10 Sports Photojournalist Greg Miller. The trio discuss northern Michigan high school girls basketball state semifinals, Central Michigan University women's basketball in the NCAA Tournament and Ferris State men's basketball in the Division II Elite Eight. We also hear from Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart girls basketball coach Damon Brown and Glen Lake girls basketball coach Jason Bradford.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Director of MISportsNow, Joe Buczek, is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle and 9&10 Sports Photojournalist Greg Miller. The trio discuss northern Michigan high school girls basketball regional finals, Central Michigan University women's basketball and the upcoming NCAA Division II Midwest Regional tournament in Big Rapids.
In the latest episode of the MISportsNow Podcast, Director of MISportsNow, Joe Buczek, is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle and 9&10 Sports Photojournalist Greg Miller. The trio discuss northern Michigan high school girls basketball district finals, Central Michigan University women's basketball and Ferris State men's basketball.
In the latest edition of the MISportsNow Podcast, MISportsNow Managing Editor Joe Buczek is joined by 9&10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle and 9&10 Sports Photojournalist Greg Miller. The trio discuss the thrilling U.S women's hockey gold-medal game against Canada, high school wrestling state finals, high school girls basketball districts and the Ferris State men's basketball team's GLIAC championship.
MISportsNow.com launches its MISportsNow Podcast. MISportsNow Managing Editor Joe Buczek, 9 and 10 Sports Director Matthew Doyle and 9 and 10 Sports Photojournalist Greg Miller discuss CSAA Gold and Silver championship races, the Cherry Capital rivalry between Traverse City West and Traverse City Central and the Ferris State men's basketball program.