The FIU Athletics Paw'dcast: Recent Episodes
AJ Ricketts
FIU Track & Field Head Coach Ryan Heberling joins the pod to talk about the growth of the program, aspirations for it moving forward, and much more on this episode of the FIU Athletics Paw'dCast #PawsUp
WR Kris Mitchell, currently 6th in the NCAA in receiving yards, sits down with AJ Ricketts on this episode of the FIU Athletics Paw'dCast. Mitchell talks his journey at FIU, pressing on through lack of playing time, COVID, and the passing of his coach Aubrey Hill, his breakout performance against Maine, and much more.
Vibes are great after a 46-39 W vs. UNT, who beat us by 38 last November. Panthers have a chance to move to 3-1 with a win at UCONN this weekend. AJ & Patrick chop it up on this week's Paw'dCast. Put your paws up.
FIU Play-by-Play Voice AJ Ricketts and analyst Patrick Murray break down the Panthers home opener against Maine and look forward to the upcoming matchup against North Texas on this edition of the FIU Athletics Paw'dcast
FIU alum and Public Address Announcer for the Miami Heat Michael Biamonte sits down with AJ Ricketts, talking the Heat's latest historic run to the finals, how he got started announcing games, memories through the years with the Heat, and much more on this episode of the FIU Athletics Paw'dCast #PawsUp
From being overlooked out of high school in Baltimore, to sleeping in the laundry room in junior college, to becoming one of the best receivers in the NCAA - Tyrese Chambers' journey has been a tremendous story. Now ramping up for his final college season, Chambers talks with AJ Ricketts about his path to FIU, what still motivates him, and much more on this episode of the FIU Athletics Paw'dcast
On Episode 8 of the FIU Athletics Paw'dCast, FIU alum and former NBA All-Defensive Team player Raja Bell sits down with AJ Ricketts. The pair chops it up on a number of topics, including
- Raja's journey from Killian to BU, then to FIU
- Playing with Carlos Arroyo and for Shakey Rodriguez
- The 97-98 team that went undefeated at home and nearly made the NCAA Tournament
- Hooping in lower level leagues and even the Miami YMCA, working to earn an opportunity to get to the league
- His current relationship with the FIU coaching staff and program
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FIU women's basketball coach Jesyka Burks-Wiley and assistant coach Dan Wendt talk with AJ Ricketts about their coaching journeys, establishing a culture in a new program, and more on this episode of The FIU Athletics Paw'dCast
FIU Assistant Basketball coach Joey Rodriguez joins the FIU Athletics Podcast, 10 seasons after he led VCU to the Final Four as the starting point guard #PawsUp
Current FIU Cornerbacks coach/Recruiting Coordinator and former UNC & Baltimore Ravens QB Bryn Renner joins Voice of the Panthers AJ Ricketts on the pod. Bryn talks about his memories at UNC (including trash talking legendary Virginia Tech DC Bud Foster), navigating through uncertain times after graduating, finding James Morgan after the QB's email sat in his inbox for 33 days, and much more. Comment, rate, and subscribe!
FIU all time shot block leader Osasumwen Osaghae joins AJ Ricketts. Osasu talks about "The Parking Lot Story" that led him to a scholarship, learning how to play at the fastest pace in the country, not touching a basketball until the age of 16, and more.
2nd round MLB Draft pick Logan Allen chats with Voice of the Panthers AJ Ricketts on heading to the Cleveland Indians, stories with Coach Merv, his time at FIU, and much more on this edition of the FIU Athletics Paw'dCast
FIU Alumnus ('88) and recent inductee into the SCJ Hall of Fame, Gabriel Gabor, joins AJ Ricketts on the FIU Athletics Podcast. The two talk about the FIU Soccer fraternity, Gabor's many memorable PR initiatives, including bringing global superstar Leo Messi to the top of the Seattle Space Needle, a basketball halftime contest at FIU when current PA Voice of the Miami Heat, Michael Baiamonte, 'cost Gabor 10K' - and much more. Subscribe and rate if you enjoyed the podcast!
Johnathan Cyprien chats with AJ Ricketts about his preparation for the NFL Draft, memorable moments at FIU including the victory at Louisivlle and the bowl game win in 2010, and much more on this FIU Athletics Podcast.
Relive FIU's thrilling comeback on the road at Old Dominion from 2018 with AJ Ricketts and Kenny Kelly on 790 AM The Ticket.
A late touchdown from CJ Worton and a game saving interception by Olin Cushion highlight FIU's homecoming victory against MTSU in 2018 | Relive the call on 610 WIOD with AJ Ricketts and Kenny Kelly #PawsUp
The call from AJ Ricketts and Kenny Kelly on 790 AM The Ticket from FIU's thrilling Bahamas Bowl victory over Toledo to cap the 2018 season #PawsUp
The radio call on 940 WINZ with AJ Ricketts and Kenny Kelly from FIU's upset victory over the Miami Hurricanes
Butch Davis sits down with AJ Ricketts chatting fall camp, position battles, and much more #PawsUp