Ocean State Sidelines: Recent Episodes
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We’re back with a fresh episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. We’re taking a trip down memory lane as our guest is former PawSox/Red Sox pitcher Trevor Kelley. Originally from Barrington, Kelley attended PawSox games at McCoy Stadium before moving to North Carolina and enjoyed a full-circle moment when he took the mound at the ballpark that used to serve as the home of the Triple-A affiliate of the Red Sox.
Currently, Kelley is pitching in independent ball in Mexico. Besides the Red Sox, he’s also appeared in MLB games with the Phillies, Rays and Brewers.
As a reminder, this podcast is sponsored by GLG Performance.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (33 minutes, 4 seconds)
1:36 – Taking the mound at McCoy & why that was a big deal.
4:45 – Asking for autographs as a kid at McCoy.
5:35 – Now a pro, what it’s like to be asked for an autograph.
7:21 – Reaction to hearing that the PawSox planned to re-locate out of Rhode Island.
9:27 – Reaction to seeing the images of McCoy getting demolished.
11:38 – Playing winter ball on a team featuring former PawSox/Red Sox OF Izzy Alcantara on the coaching staff.
13:30 – PawSox memorabilia in the Kelley Man Cave.
14:37 – Getting the call up to Boston in 2019 after Pawtucket’s season had ended.
25:19 – Changes in Minor League Baseball post-COVID.
26:50 – Taking the mound knowing your kids are watching from the stands.
31:32 – As a North Carolina baseball product, the excitement for Bill Belichick to lead the Tar Heels football program.
We’re back with a fresh episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. Our guest is Duncan Powell, who became the latest college basketball player to commit to the Providence Friars via the transfer portal.
As always, this podcast is sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (14 minutes, 22 seconds)
1:10 – Recapping the decision to re-enter the transfer portal and saying yes to the Friars.
2:25 – Personal timeframe of looking to commit to a school.
2:43 – What ultimately sold Duncan on the Friars.
3:48 – Thoughts on joining the PC roster that’s been constructed.
4:38 – Forming a bond with new teammates.
5:21 – Reaction from the Providence fanbase.
6:00 – Recapping Duncan’s pre-college basketball journey.
7:36 – Heading to college while rehabbing a knee injury.
8:06 – Getting back in track while hooping it up at Sacramento State.
9:08 – The challenge of the rehab process.
9:40 – Transferring to a power conference.
10:15 – Improvement in three-point shooting.
11:00 – Importance of rebounding.
11:50 – Corner three-pointers.
12:22 – Nicknames.
We’re back with a freshman episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. Our guest is former Providence College basketball player A.J. Reeves, who recently wrapped up his second season in the NBA G League. A member of PC’s 2022 Big East regular-season title winner and Sweet 16 entry from the same year, Reeves talks about life as a pro, looks back his time with the Friars, and looks at the current climate surrounding college basketball.
As always, this podcast is sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (29 minutes, 54 seconds):
1:30 – Returning to the court this season after missing time due to injury that required surgery.
2:53 – Going down to Birmingham and re-connecting with family.
4:46 – Teaming up with fellow former Friar Josh Oduro on the Birmingham Squadron.
5:30 – The next step basketball-wise.
6:31 – Revisiting the “Grass isn’t always greener on the other side” quote & finishing your college career at the school where it begun.
10:00 – Looking back at the first conversations held about Name, Image & Likeness after it came online in 2021.
13:53 – The what-if scenario pertaining to the 2020 Friars and the season getting shut down due to the global pandemic.
15:38 – Adding Al Durham & Justin Minaya for what proved to be a memorable 2021-22 season.
16:55 – The importance of player retention & how that played a key factor in what PC was able to accomplish during the 2021-22 season.
19:21 – The importance of summer for a college basketball program.
21:31 – Rewinding to the atmosphere at the Amica Mutual Pavilion during the 2021-22 season.
23:40 – Reflecting on hitting some big shots in a Friar uniform.
24:35 – What it’s been like to follow the Friars after calling it a college career.
We’re back with a fresh episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. We welcome Rick Cordella, president of NBC Sports and three-year member of Providence College’s men’s basketball program. Cordella talks about his rise in the sports broadcasting industry and what were some of the factors that led to NBC getting involved in the Big East’s television rights package. The Foxboro native also reflects on his time with the Friars, specifically with the memorable ’97 team that reached that year’s Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
As always, we’re sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (19 minutes, 8 seconds)
1:39 – Some of the factors that led to NBC wanting to hitch its wagon to Big East basketball
3:39 – For networks like NBC, why sports programming holds great appeal.
5:08 – Why making games available on streaming services is the wave of the future.
7:00 – Looking at Rick’s journey in sports broadcasting.
11:21 – Looking at NBC’s acquisition of Rotoworld in 2006.
12:23 – Reflecting on the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and why that represented a breakthrough in relation to working for NBC.
13:38 – Going back to the Big East and getting John Fanta as one of your PxP options for broadcasts.
14:27 – Lessons that Rick learned as a walk-on with the Friars and how they carried over with NBC.
16:07 – Favorite story regarding former Providence head coach Pete Gillen.
17:00 – Rise of Friar assistant Michael Malone to head coach of an NBA champion.
17:40 – Friar practices featuring four future NBA players (Austin Croshere, God Shammgod, Jamel Thomas and Ruben Garces) and coming together at the right time in 1997.
The latest Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Mount St. Charles President Alan Tenreiro. The arrival of the 2024-25 academic year meant the ushering in of a new era for Mountie athletics, as the Woonsocket-based Catholic school made the move to the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). Recently, Mount held a dedication ceremony for Sacred Heart Field, a multi-purpose turf surface, and announced a partnership regarding the status of Adelard Arena. We also look back at the time when Tenreiro was the principal at Cumberland High and current New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek starred on the hardwood.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (21 minutes, 46 seconds):
1:16 – What spurred the move to enter into an agreement with Black Bear Sports to manage Adelard Arena.
3:30 – The possibility of breaking ground for a second sheet of ice adjacent to Adelard Arena.
5:20 – The addition of an on-campus turf field to the Mount community.
6:50 – How life as a NEPSAC participant has been going.
9:10 – Factors that led to enrollment being capped for this current school.
11:00 – The balancing act a school strives to achieve when it comes to supporting athletics versus other aspects of school life.
12:52 – Forming relationships with NEPSAC schools.
13:39 – Looking back and recalling the decision that led to Mount St. Charles charting a new course for its athletic teams.
16:44 – Upon making the Mount-to-NEPSAC announcement, the preparation that went into making sure everything was up and running once it was officially go time.
18:14 – What’s next for MSC athletics?
19:28 – Memories of watching Tyler Kolek when Tenreiro was Cumberland High’s principal.
We’re back with a fresh episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. This episode’s guest is Kevin Randall, who spends his winters coaching boys basketball at Burrillville High School. Randall is also heavy into the sports card trading/selling world and experienced a viral moment last month when he sold cards to Tom Brady at a show in NYC.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (31 minutes, 1 second)
1:05 – Tracing the origins of Kevin’s passion for collecting.
2:50 – Touching up some hobby trends.
4:44 – Making the switch from full-time high school teacher to full-time collector & why Kevin’s wife Melissa deserves a ton of credit for giving her blessing to make a career change.
13:39 – Building a collection of Tom Brady cards that in many ways has become the envy of the collecting industry.
15:40 – Learning that Brady might be stopping by to check out the collection at a show sponsored by Fanatics.
19:44 – Interacting with TB12 with so many crowding around the table and helped create a “viral” moment.
21:30 – A second wave of attention after Brady linked the video of him buying cards to his Instagram account.
22:07 – Thanking Tom Brady and not messing up the dab.
23:49 – Origin behind “dacaptain37”
26:37 – Pivoting to high school basketball, the challenges of scheduling games under the RPI format.
The latest Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Sharaud Curry, who scored over 1,600 points during his five seasons with the Providence College men’s basketball program (2005-10). After a 13-year pro career overseas, Curry has launched Worldwide Basketball Academy, a hoops school located in Pawtucket.
As always, this podcast is sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (20 minutes, 53 seconds)
1:15 – Where the inspiration came from to launch a basketball school.
2:52 – The perks of having your own space to conduct workouts.
3:55 – Calling Worldwide Basketball Academy a basketball school where you’re the teacher and the clients are the students.
5:36 – Placing an emphasis on footwork, shooting & ballhandling.
6:50 – How you’ve been able to expand your client base over the past calendar year.
9:05 – Does teaching/instructing represent the potential to be your calling card post-playing career?
11:09 – At the end of the day, how neat it is to have a business that’s on your terms.
12:20 – Looking back at your Friar career, what was it like coming to PC after growing up in Georgia.
13:44 – Reflecting on 2007-08 season, a year that saw you deal with a foot injury and a coaching change.
15:18 – Staying at PC after the coaching change was made.
16:45 – Looking at your final season with the Friars (2009-10) and how that helped you from a leadership/giving-back perspective that proved instrumental during your pro career and what you’re doing today.
18:16 – Thoughts on today’s college landscape, from NIL to the becoming immediate eligible via the transfer portal.
19:37 – How to get in contact to receive instruction through Worldwide Basketball Academy.
The latest Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Jaylen Harrell, a Class of 2025 high school prospect joining Call/Times sportswriter Brendan McGair. Harrell supplied the Providence Friars with a verbal commitment earlier this summer.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (13 minutes, 33 seconds)
1:15 – On a personal level, how much has your life changed since committing to the Friars.
2:00 – With your recruiting process behind you, talk about how much you’re looking to build your relationship with Kim English and the staff before arriving on campus next summer.
2:57 – How important it was to announce your college choice before heading to Peach Jam.
3:40 – How Peach Jam went in your final go-around on the AAU circuit with Expressions Elite.
4:40 – How Peach Jam represented a chance to get to know fellow Friar ’25 verbal commit Jamier Jones even better.
5:27 – Describe the first time you had a conversation with Coach English.
6:04 – Reaction to getting an offer from the Friars.
6:36 – Thoughts on the environment at the Amica Mutual Pavilion and interacting with Friar fans on social media.
7:53 – Seeing the Friars in a new light after deciding to push back your commitment date.
8:40 – Being a community guy and knowing that as a local person, you can expect to have a strong rooting section during Friar home games at the AMP.
9:57 – How much you’ll be keeping an eye on Friar players whose positions could be the ones you step into beginning with the 2025-26 season.
11:18 – Connecting with Class of ’25 & ’26 prospects.
12:20 – Goals heading into your final high school season with CATS Academy.
The latest Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Christ Essandoko, who hopped out of the NCAA transfer portal last week and joined the PC Friars. Essandoko originally committed to Providence in high school before spending the past two seasons at St. Joseph's.
The interview was conducted by Call/Times sports writer Brendan McGair. The podcast is sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance.
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast features Call/Times sports writer Brendan McGair catching up with former Friar Ed Croswell, a member of the program's memorable 2022 squad that captured the Big East regular-season title and reached the Sweet 16. Presently, Croswell is in his first season playing professional basketball in Turkey.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (29 minutes, 41 seconds):
1:21 - Sorting through the many different facets of pro life in Turkey.
11:06 – Following the Friars from afar.
13:50 – Thoughts on Providence not getting selected to the NCAA Tournament.
15:45 – The NBA Draft process that potentially awaits Devin Carter.
17:08 – The bond that was struck with current PC head coach Kim English.
20:15 – Looking back on Ed Cooley’s departure from PC.
21:45 – Playing with no fans in the stands during the 2020-21 season.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Call/Times Sports writer
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Dave Goucher, a graduate of Tolman High and current TV play-by-play announcer for the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights. Before heading out west, Goucher was the longtime radio voice of the Boston Bruins and also served in the same capacity with the Providence Bruins.
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast - sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance - welcomes Cumberland native Zach Fogell, who's currently down in Fort Myers, Fla. experiencing his first spring training as a member of the Red Sox organization. Hear from the lefthanded pitcher about the road he's traveled to get to this point in his baseball journey.
The latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast makes the turn in the direction of the prep school ranks. Sports writer Brendan McGair (Woonsocket Call/Pawtucket Times) welcomes Joseph "Ladi" Odugbela, who was recently named boys' basketball head coach at Mount St. Charles, as the Woonsocket-based Catholic school prepares to transition its sports programs to the NEPSAC beginning with the 2024-25 school year. Hear from Coach Ladi about his vision for Mount and watching one of his AAU players (Erhunmwunse Oswin) get recruited by Providence College.
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Kayla Baptista, a Smithfield native who is entering her third season as a player development coach with the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers. Hear from Baptista about being part of the best MLB club in 2024 and why coaching means a great deal to her.
This podcast is sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance.
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines Podcast coincides with the Big East basketball opener between Providence and Marquette. Joining Ca//Times Sports Writer Brendan McGair on the podcast is Ben Steele, who covers Marquette hoops for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ben gives his thoughts on Marquette making a strong statement during non-conference play, how Tyler Kolek has grown as a player after being named last year's Big East Player of the Year, and some of the matchups to keep an eye on between the Friars and Golden Eagles.
Breaking down the four RIIL Super Bowls that will be taking place Saturday (11/18) and Sunday (11/19) are sports writers Brendan McGair (Woonsocket Call/Pawtucket Times) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent Emeritus).
Schedule of Games:
Saturday, November 18
Noon - Division II, Barrington vs. Cumberland
3 p.m. - Division III, Middletown vs. West Warwick
6 p.m. - Division IV, Davies Tech vs. West Warwick
Sunday, November 19
Noon - Division I, Bishop Hendricken vs. North Kingstown
It's time to gear up for the RIIL football playoff semifinals, which are being contested over three days. Sports writers Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent Sports Editor Emeritus) talk about the eight matchups that are on the docket.
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Nicole Menner, who covers the New England Patriots for NBC10. Nicole talks about returning home to R.I. after previously working in Green Bay where she covered the Packers. Plus, Nicole and sports writer Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) talk about the current state of the Pats, plus Nicole weighs in on Jrue Holiday joining the Boston Celtics.
It's the final weekend in September and sports writers Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) size up the Friday-Saturday gridiron slate. Plus, how do Division I teams approach their non-leaguers against D-II teams?
It's Week 3 of the RIIL high school football season and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) Will Geoghegan (Sports Editor Emeritus of The Independent) talk about some of the big games on the docket this week plus the need for Thursday night football in response to the referee shortage.
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast features sports writer Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes Ryan Mela, who supplied Kim English's Providence Friars with a verbal commitment earlier this month. Get to know the Massachusetts product who has earned high marks for his ability to get to the basket.
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Richard Barron, who is officially signed, sealed & delivered to join new head coach Kim English and the Providence Friars next season. Get to know the Chicago product who prides himself in being versatile on both ends of the court.
It's been a busy stretch with respect to the Providence Friars. The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes one of the program's newcomers as guard Justyn Fernandez talks about spending the weekend at his soon-to-be school as well as his relationship with new PC head coach Kim English.
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast features not one but two guests who come next fall will be on the same college football sideline. Welcome St. Raphael senior Moses Meus and Cumberland High senior Patrick Conserve as both talk about their respective recruiting journeys and why each one ultimately chose the University of Rhode Island.
It's the first Ocean State Sidelines podcast of 2023 as sports writer Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes Cayleigh Griffin to talk Providence College basketball. A 2014 graduate of PC, Griffin is currently in her seventh season covering the NBA and in the midst of her second stint chronicling the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The annual PC-URI contest is set for Saturday night at the Ryan Center (5 p.m.). Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) break down the matchup in the latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast.
It's time to look back and look forward in the latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast as sports writer Brendan McGair (Woonsocket Call/Pawtucket Times) welcomes Malik Gavek, a member of the URI football team who hails from Cranston. Gavek joined the Rams as a walk-on in 2017 and eventually earned a scholarship. It's a story of perseverance where the reward demonstrates that hard work does pay off.
In the latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast, sportswriter Brendan McGair welcomes Bob Walsh, a long-time fixture on the Rhode Island college basketball scene. Walsh recently took a job as an assistant coach with Iona. Walsh looks back at his time with the Friars, his thoughts on Ed Cooley, what led him to take a job on a Gaels staff led by head coach Rick Pitino, and why caddying is an extension of coaching.
The first Friday in November can mean only one thing - the start of the postseason march for RIIL football teams. Division II and III swing into action with quarterfinal-round games, but there are some noteworthy games in Division IV to keep an eye on. Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) set the table as far as the postseason matchups in the latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast.
The latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast welcomes Donovan Santoro, who supplied the Providence Friars with a verbal commitment last week. Santoro becomes the third member from the Class of 2023 to pledge to PC. He joins fellow Southern California Academy teammates Garwey Dual and Drew Fielder as part of Ed Cooley's latest recruiting haul.
In the latest episode of Ocean State Sidelines, sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) catches up with WPRI 12's Taylor Begley & Sam Knox. Suffering from a case of Zappe Fever? Time to give credit to Matt Patricia & Joe Judge? Besides discussing the Patriots, stock is put into the RIIL football scene. Plus, thoughts on Johnston native Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics opening the 2022-23 NBA season with a win over the Philadelphia Sixers.
In the latest episode of Ocean State Sidelines, sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) talks with John Gillooly about his new book titled "Friday Night Thunderbolts." A retired sports scribe who covered R.I. high school sports for the Providence Journal for 50 years, Gillooly followed the Cranston East football team for an entire season (2018) and ultimately produced a book that's more than just a football story. From coaches to players, to the climate surrounding the Cranston East program, Gillooly produced a book that will keep you turning the pages.
The final Friday in September and the first Saturday in October will feature a few non-league high school football matchups that offer plenty of intrigue (Woonsocket at Central, St Raphael at North Kingstown). Plus, sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) preview Saturday's Governor's Cup showdown between Brown & URI.
Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) discuss a noticeable trend based off last week's RIIL high school football results and break down the Week 3 slate of games.
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Drew Fielder, a four-star prospect from the Class of 2023 who supplied Ed Cooley's Providence Friars with a verbal commitment earlier this week. Fielder talks about his love of football while growing up in Idaho along with the person who helped change his viewpoint regarding basketball and the potential avenues it could open. Of course, we get into his recruitment and why he felt comfortable in slamming the brakes on the process when he had additional official visits on the docket.
One of the top Providence College basketball players in the Ed Cooley Era stops by for the latest episode of Ocean State Sidelines as sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes LaDontae Henton, who's gearing up for his second season as Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Henton looks back at his standout career with the Friars and also reflects on the similar traits between last year's special PC squad and the PC team that captured the 2014 Big East Tournament.
Bring on Thursday Night Lights! Four RIIL high school football games are on tap Thursday as sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan break down the games that will take place over three days. There's also a big-time college football game involving a pair of nationally ranked teams as URI hosts Delaware at Meade Stadium Saturday.
We're now t-minus eight weeks until the start of the 2022-23 college basketball season with sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcoming Bryant University associate head coach Phil Martelli Jr. to the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. From the role his father played, to finding his way in the coaching circles, to forming a connection with Bryant head coach Jared Grasso, to life as the primary scheduler of non-conference games, Martelli provides plenty of insight over the course of this wide-ranging conversation.
A new R.I. high school football season is afoot and sports writers Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) talk about the games that are on tap this week along with a few other additional pigskin-related matters.
Sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes Providence Friar basketball alum Emmitt Holt to the latest episode of the "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast. Holt looks back at his time with the Friars as he gears up for his latest professional stop that has seen him touch down in Brazil.
Sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes Providence College basketball assistant coach Ivan Thomas to the latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast. Thomas has been a member of the PC coaching staff since 2015 and a Friar assistant coach since 2016.
Sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes PC basketball alum Andrew Fonts to the latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast. Fonts spent the past five seasons as a preferred walk-on and was part of the Friars' memorable 2021-22 season.
Sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes Garwey Dual, a 2023 guard prospect who supplied a verbal commitment to the Providence Friars last week, and Mike Saunders, Dual's AAU coach with the George Hill All-Indy program.
The latest episode of Ocean State Sidelines welcomes Bryant University newcomer Doug Edert, one of the stars of last year's NCAA Tournament. Get to know Edert as he looks back at his special season at Saint Peter's, what went into his decision to transfer to Bryant, and his thoughts on Name, Image, and Likeness.
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Noah Locke, who will be joining the Providence Friars as a graduate transfer next season. Locke previously played at Florida and Louisville.
The latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast welcomes Clifton Moore, who is joining the Providence Friars as a graduate transfer next season. Moore opened his college career at Indiana (where he was teammates with former Friar Al Durham) before spending the past three seasons at La Salle (where he was teammates with current Friar Ed Croswell).
The latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast features Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) catching up with a pair of future Friars - Quante Berry & Jayden Pierre. Both are current high school seniors and will be joining Providence next season.
Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) get together to talk some college basketball, from the Friars getting set to tango with Kansas in the Sweet 16, to Archie Miller taking over as head coach at URI; putting a bow on memorable seasons for Bryant men & URI women.
Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) break down the news of URI parting ways with David Cox after four seasons. Plus, Bryant off to the NCAA Tournament for the first time as a Division I participant and PC gearing up for the Big East Tournament semifinals.
Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) talk about URI parting ways with David Cox after four seasons; Bryant heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time as a Division I participant; Providence gearing up for Big East Tournament semifinals.
Minor League spring training is about to swing into action, hence it seemed like a good time to catch up with Cumberland native Chris Wright before he heads off to Arizona. Chris talks about a new pitch he worked on during the offseason & a particular change to Minor League Baseball concerning housing for players.
Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) & Will Geoghegan (The Independent) team up to talk about the local R.I. Division I men's college basketball scene - from high-flying PC and Bryant to struggling URI and Brown. Plus, the guys talk about the URI women's basketball program and Cumberland native Tyler Kolek fitting in at Marquette.
The latest Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Ben Steele of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ben covers Marquette basketball as we talk about the hot streak the Golden Eagles will carry into their next Big East game against Providence. Plus, we talk about the impact Cumberland native Tyler Kolek has made in his first season out in Milwaukee.
The Patriots might be done as far as the 2021 season but there's still plenty to talk about heading into the offseason. WPRI 12's Taylor Begley joins the "Ocean State Sidelines" to look back at the season and what lies ahead.
Super Bowl champs will be crowned and title matchups will be solidified. It'll be another busy weekend on the R.I. high school gridiron as sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) set the table for what's on tap.
The second week of the RIIL football postseason is upon us and sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) look at all the matchups on the docket for Friday and Saturday.
Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) preview the R.I. college basketball scene.
Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) huddle up to talk about the first weekend of RIIL high school playoff football.
Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) look at the final weekend of the regular season in RIIL Division I football along with several key games around the state.
Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) preview this week's R.I. high school football slate.
The latest in R.I. high school football as COVID concerns persist as the calendar flips to October.
Sportswriters Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) look ahead to the 2021 R.I. high school football season.
Sportswriters Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) preview the five high school football championship games that are on this weekend's docket.
Sportswriters Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) break down the matchups as the R.I. high school football playoffs swing into action.
Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) breakdown the key games as the final week of R.I. high school football's regular season is upon us.
Sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) catches up with Cumberland native Tyler Kolek and talks about his decision to join Shaka Smart and the Marquette University men's basketball team.
Sportswriters Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) attempt to kept their heads above water amidst all the cancellations and rescheduled games in RIIL high school football.
Sportswriters Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) look back at the previous week in RIIL football action and look ahead to a Week 3 slate that includes games spread over four days. Plus, an idea to have teams who were affected by COVID to be allowed to play an extra game that takes place the same weekends as the playoffs.
Sportswriters Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call)
Sportswriters Will Geoghegan and Brendan McGair discuss the start of the eagerly-anticipated R.I. high school football season.
Talking Patriots' free-agent spending frenzy, local college basketball moves, public shaming of the difference between how the Men's & Women's NCAA Tournament is run.
Recorded on Feb. 4, the latest episode of "Ocean State Sidelines" featuring Ch. 12 sportscaster Rosie Langello.
Discussing fall 2020 RIIL sports lineup, looking back at summer baseball and former URI, Bryant college football players with ties to NFL teams.
Brendan McGair & Will Geoghegan talk about RIIL football realignment for the 2020 season.
Wrapping up the high school and college hoops seasons and looking ahead to March Madness
Erickson Bans’ 57 point-night, high school hoops semifinals and a good week for college basketball
College hoops, football signing day and some big upcoming games in high school basketball
New coach at Bryant football, college hoops conference play and a quick look at high school holiday tournament season
College and high school basketball and a discussion of RIIL rule changes related to the new Mount St Charles hockey endeavor
Playoffs approaching in high school football, plus college hoops and a shoutout to RIC tennis
High school football playoff picture, college football, high school boys soccer and a little bit of college hoops talk.
College football, high school football and shoutouts for high school volleyball and girls soccer
Previewing the big matchup between Bishop Hendricken and North Kingstown, plus college football and the URI men’s soccer team's shutout streak.
Previewing the first week of league play in high school football, plus a look at what being in the CAA means if URI’s resurgence continues.
Brendan McGair and Will Geoghegan take a look at changes in RI high school football and talk about season-opening wins for URI and Bryant