The Sports Advocates: Recent Episodes
Manistee News Advocate & Benzie County Record Patriot sports department
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The fellas are back, this time they chat with Benzie Central softball skipper Scott Brautignam. They discuss his journey to becoming head coach, what he's seen out of the 2023 season and much more. McLain and Mitch discuss the Detroit Tigers recent hot streak, McLain talk golf and Mitch chats about the NHL Playoffs.
The snow is beginning to melt, birds are beginning to migrate back north. All in all, golf season is just around the corner. Frankfort golf coach Steve Hammon talked with The Sports Advocates to discuss the upcoming season, what the roster will look like and how the Panthers' are staying sharp despite dealing with unpredictable Michigan weather.
After the girls team claimed its first regional title in school history last season, what will both teams look like in 2023? Coaches Dal Townsend and Ed Schindler chatted with The Sports Advocates about the 2023 season, a few names for fans to keep their eyes on and much more.
As opening day inches closer, what will Benzie Central baseball look like in 2023? Huskies skipper Rich Gottardo chatted with The Sports Advocates to answer that question. They discuss what the pitching depth may look like and the return of 2022 breakout Dan Wallington behind the plate.
With a roster loaded with talent, what will the 2023 season hold for Benzie Central Track and Field? Huskies coach Asa Kelly joins the pod to talk about what the team will look like this season, and what this year may become for Benzie Central.
After falling short in a 13-inning battle in the district title game last season, Frankfort will replace one graduating senior. But what will the 2023 Panthers look like? Frankfort coach Mike Thompson drops by our studio to talk about the upcoming season and the culture of the program.
Baseball season is just around the corner. After graduating six seniors from 2022's squad, how will Frankfort look in 2023? Panthers coach Travis Triem joins sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg to talk about the upcoming season.
Well, much like all of you, sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg watched their brackets burst into flames. The fellas discuss a wild March Madness and their excitement for Opening Day in the MLB. Mitch shares what the Tigers must do to improve and McLain gives his plea to Tigers' owner Chris Ilitch. The fellas also discuss the drama surrounding Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers. Mitch also shares his hot take on the 2023 NFL Draft.
Before the small but might Sabers quad already started their 2023 season last weekend, coach Gabe Wise chatted with sports reporter Mitch Vosburg. They discuss how the boys and girls rosters look, and what makes the 2023 MCC track and field team different.
After claiming a district and regional title last season, how will the Portagers look after graduating four seniors? Sports editor McLain Moberg and sports Editor Mitch Vosburg chat with coach Rob Johnson to discuss what Onekama softball may look like in 2023.
Track and field season officially started on March 13. For Brethren, it was a day of excitement. After all, it lost only three members of its boys team to graduation from 2022 while adding a sizeable freshman class. Bobcats coach Kyle Griffin chatted with sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg about the upcoming season.
As spring desperately tries to make its way to northern Michigan, its also indicates the start of baseball season. With a mix of freshman and upperclassmen, how will the Sabers look in 2023? Sports reporter Mitch Vosburg chats with MCC baseball coach Dilon Rankin to discuss the upcoming season.
Can the Lady Chippewas make it a 3-peat as conference champs? How will Manistee recover after graduating 25 members from the 2022 squad? Sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg chat with Manistee track and field coach Eric Thuemmel to get those questions answered and more.
Our springs sports preview series continues with Chippewa softball coach Terri Arendt. After losing a sizeable batch of seniors, what will Manistee look like in 2023? The guys chat with skipper Terri Arendt to get those questions answered.
It's the last run for Manistee baseball under the Chippewa nickname. With a plethora of returning pieces back, sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg chat with Manistee skipper Dave Edmondson to talk about the upcoming season.
In the latest installment of our spring sports preview series, the guys chat with Bear Lake baseball coach John Prokes. They discuss who comes back from last year's district championship team, what the expectations are for 2023, and how the team motto of "Got Your Six" came to be.
Spring sports officially started across the state of Michigan. The guys at the Manistee News Advocate and Benzie County Record Patriot sports department have you covered on what to expect. In the first episode of their Spring sports preview series, the guts chat with Manistee boys golf coach Mike Swanson to discuss the upcoming season.
It's that maddening time of the year.
The 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament starts with the Round of 64 on Thursday. But before then, millions of people will fill out their brackets with aspirations of achieving the perfect bracket. Mitch Vosburg and McLain Moberg have you covered in aiding the quest for perfection. Mitch reveals his "Mitchcast" rankings to help sort the pretenders from contenders.
Do you think you can outsmart Mitch? Click HERE to join the free to play Sports Advocate bracket challenge.
With the dust settled on the 2023 girls basketball district tournament, sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg attempt to unpack everything they saw last week. McLain discusses what he saw out of Manistee and Benzie Central in their district runs, and Mitch discusses Onekama's district title win over Brethren.
Mitch also releases his NFL Mock Draft version 1.0.
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Let the madness continue!
The Sports Advocates are back to breakdown the 2023 boys basketball district tournament for Manistee and Benzie counties. Sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg analyze all three districts, pick their players to watch and predict how everything will shape up. Mitch even debuts his trusty companion Phillip. McLain talks what he expects out of the Detroit Tigers 2023 season, and Mitch thinks he's discovered the next Micah Parsons.
Like or dislike what you hear? Reach out to the fellas at mnasports@pioneergroup.com.
Manistee News Advocate and Benzie County Record Patriot sports editor McLain Moberg and sports writer Mitch Vosburg are back, and they break down March Madness. No, not the NCAA tournament, the one that matters in northern Michigan, the MHSAA Tournament. McLain and Mitch break down each district for Bear Lake, Benzie Central, Brethren, Frankfort, Manistee, Manistee Catholic Central and Onekama girls basketball teams.
Like or dislike what you hear? Let us know at mnasports@pioneergroup.com.
In the latest installment of The Sports Advocates, sports writer Mitch Vosburg chats with Onekama ski coach Curt Mathieu about the Portagers season, the success of Braydon Sorenson and Aleah Blackmore and how the sport of skiing works.
Mitch and sports editor McLain Moberg also break down their thoughts after Super Bowl LVII. Mitch talks about his latest NFL draft prospect, and Michigan State alumni McLain discusses the tragedy that recently transpired on the campus of MSU.
The sports desk from the Manistee News Advocate and Benzie County Record Patriot are back, and they're crossing into Benzie county this week. Sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg chat with Reznich about his start into coaching, who his mentors are, what is takes to maintain a successful program, and debate what toppings do and do not belong on pizza. McLain presents the News Advocate/Record Patriot top 10 prop bets for Super Bowl LVII and Mitch thinks he found the second coming of a former Pro Bowl defensive lineman.
Episode 3 of The Sports Advocates has arrived. Mitch sits down with Paula Laws and Jackie Gutowski to talk the sport of powerlifting as the duo prepare for an APF event in March. Laws talks her 18-month journey to nearing a national record. Mitch and McLain also talk about Manistee boys basketball snapping its 30-game losing streak, their takeaways from the NFL's Conference Championship weekend. Mitch finally think he has Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts figured out and McLain talks about the drama in the world of golf.
The Manistee News Advocate and Benzie County Record Patriot's latest podcast The Sports Advocates is back for its second episode. Sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg chats with Bear Lake girls basketball coach Hannah Harrington about how she started coaching, how the season is unfolding and how her message is resonating within the program. McLain and Mitch also give their picks for this weekend's NFL action, talk a little golf and discuss what the fate of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff should be.
The sports desk with the Manistee News Advocate and Benzie County Record Patriot are proud to present the pilot episode of The Sports Advocates. Sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg chat with Manistee Catholic Central girls basketball coach Todd Erickson about the 2022-23 season, how his coaching career began, and his take on putting pineapple on pizza.
Mitch and McLain also make their picks for the NFL Divisional round, talk MSU basketball and what may lie ahead for the Detroit Red Wings.