The Seacoast Sports Forum Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sherm Chester
A comprehensive look at the local and regional sports teams in Seacoast New Hampshire as well as interviews with the coaches and student athletes.
Sherm Chester, Sam Bruno and "Coach" Bill Taylor are the hosts of the program.
It’s the 200th episode of the Seacoast Sports Forum and it’s a “notebook edition”with host Sherm Chester.
Post season baseball continues for Seacoast teams. The Exeter 11 year old baseball team begins the Cal Ripken regional championships in Indiana…the Dover 12 year old Cal Ripken team is playing in Branson Mo. and the Portsmouth team enters the Little League World Series action with the hopes of going to Williamsport PA later this month.
The talk shifts to the Red Sox and their incredible stretch of victories and the trade deadline deals.
The “Two Minute Drill” highlights the special messages sent to the Exeter baseball team from local sports celebrities.
Roger Brown from NHFootballReport.com joins Sherm on this edition of the SSF.
The Granite State schoolboy football teams begin practice this week for the upcoming season. Roger gives a preview of his preseason Top 10 teams.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm acknowledges the new UNH Director of Athletics Director Ryan Colton.
Sherm and Jay Pinsonnnault from Seacoast Media Group discuss the recent Red Sox record tying win streak.
It all started with Red Sox broadcaster Dave O’Brien’s recent appearance on the SSF before the All-Star break.
Will the Sox go after another bat or pitcher before the August trade deadline ?
The guys also discuss their recent road trips to Atlanta and Denver to catch major league games.
It’s also baseball playoff time for local little league and American Legion teams so Jay highlights the seacoast teams involved.
Catch Jay’s sports reports at seacoastonline.com
On this edition of the SSF Sherm and Jay Pinsonnault are joined by Scott Bleakly the general manager of the Northeast Tides from the North Shore Baseball League.
The league leading Tides will be holding a special fund raiser…the annual Drew Ceppetelli Memorial game supporting the special fund set up in Drew’s memory. Jay and Scott give background to the cause as well as the league overall.
The podcast wraps up with the guys talking about the MLB All-Star game…the Red Sox and their picks to win the second half of the season.
If you would like more information on the Drew Ceppetelli event contact Scott Bleakly at
tidesbaseball2020@gmail.com
Jay Pinsonnault sports reports available at Seacoastonline.com
The Voice of the Red Sox, Dave O’Brien joins hosts Sherm Chester and Jay Pinsonnault for this special baseball edition of the SSF.
The state of the Red Sox at the MLB All Star break is the topic on the table with Dave giving his assessment of the Sox chances in the second half of the season.
Time to wrap up the 2025-2026 high school sports year and to announce the final group of champions in spring sports.
Jay Pinsonnault from Seacoast Media Group joins Sherm Chester for a wrap up of all the weekend action in schoolboy/schoolgirl tournaments.
The program starts with news on Exeter’s Cody Morissette being promoted in the Minnesota Twins organization.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm pays tribute to Boston broadcast legend Eddie Andleman.
Catch Jay’s sports columns at seacoastonline.com
The NHIAA tournament season hits high gear with semifinal action coming up in baseball….softball and boys and girls lacrosse.
Jay Pinsonnault joins Sherm to review stunning upsets in baseball and to look ahead to an exciting finish for all the other Seacoast teams looking to take home the championship title.
You can read Jay’s sports columns at seacoastonline.com
During this edition of the SSF the talk starts with a recap of Sherm and Jay Pinsonnault's trip to Fenway Park and Sherm’s first time sitting on top of “The Green Monster”
Talk shifts to the upcoming NHIAA sports playoffs…starting with baseball and then lacrosse and tennis, wrapping up with the recent success of the Exeter Bluehawk girls and boys track teams in the Seacoast regional meet.
Catch Jay's sports columns at seacoastonline.com
Roger Brown joins Sherm on this edition of the SSF with a look ahead to the wrap up of the regular season and the upcoming Granite State baseball playoffs.
Talk shifts to football and the latest on NHFootballReport.com with league coaching changes…a new Athletic Director at UNH…and a look at the upcoming Patriots fall schedule.
The “Two Minute Drill” features a portion of an interview with Exeter Bluehawk baseball coach Bruce Joyce
Sherm Chester with a notebook edition of the SSF with results and NHIAA standings in schoolboy/girl sports and highlighting rivalry week action in baseball and softball between the Exeter Bluehawks and Winnacunnet Warriors.
Sherm gets a chance to interview Bluehawk Softball Head Coach Kristen Morissette about the season so far….the standout players in the game and during the “Two Minute Drill” her son Cody who plays AAA professional baseball for the Miami Marlins
The Red Sox fire Alex Cora…The Bruins lose in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs to Buffalo and the Celtics get bounced out of the NBA tourney by the 76ers.
Thats the Bad and Ugly sports news but Sherm has Good sports news on this edition of the SSF which features schoolboy/schoolgirl highlights from the week including the latest NHIAA standings.
The “Two Minute Drill” highlights three standout Seacoast athletes.
Jay Pinsonnault and Brandon Brown from Seacoast Media Group are Sherm’s guest on this edition of the SSF with the focus on the first two weeks of the spring schoolboy/girl sports season.
The talk shifts to the NFL draft…the NBA and NHL playoffs for the Celtics and Bruins and wraps up with Jay’s take on the Red Sox.
NOTE: This episode recorded the day before the firing of Sox manager Alex Cora….more on that topic in the next SSF
You can read Jay and Brandon sports features at seacoastonline.com
The Special Olympics will be holding their Seacoast event on May 27th at Exeter High School and our guest is Jim Tufts the coordinator of the big day.
Jim and Sherm discuss the highlights of the Seacoast Olympics and how folks can volunteer to be a part of the events.
The guys also talk about two of Jim’s favorite sports hockey and soccer….the Bruins in the Stanley Cup playoffs and the World Cup coming this summer to New England and Jim's long time involvement in lacrosse officiating.
Roger Brown from NHHardball.com joins Sherm as the Granite State schoolboy baseball season gets underway.
Roger handicaps the different divisions and their strengths and weaknesses heading into the first week action.
New Hampshire college baseball…the Fishercats and MLB also are topics on the table during this episode of the SSF.
During the "Two Minute Drill" Sherm and Roger discuss headlines from NH Football Report.com
During this notebook edition of the SSF Sherm recaps his special visit to Fenway Park with Jay Pinsonnault for a press conference with members of the 1986 World Series Red Sox.
Sherm and Jay recap the day and their hopes for the Sox and also pitching prospect Connerly Early.
Jay highlights articles about the upcoming high school baseball season and 17 Seacoast pitching prospects as well as articles on boys and girls seacoast tennis players to watch for the 2026.
Jays articles are available now on seacoastonline.com.
During the “Two Minute Drill “ Sherm congratulates the Seacoast Media Group girls basketball player of the year Exeter Bluehawk Lexy Rogers.
Its time to play baseball and host Sherm Chester is joined by Jay Pinsonnault of the Seacoast Media Group to size up the upcoming Red Sox season and the rest of the American and National League teams.
Baseball talk shifts to the 2026 high school season and the seacoast teams vying for the Division One title. Jay gives his take on the teams that can be contenders in June.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Jay previews an article about Cody Morissette and Ben Malgeri two former Exeter Bluehawk teammates making their way up through the ranks of the MLB minor league system.
On this edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester is joined by Justin McIsaac the voice of UNH Wildcat football.
The topics include March Madness and the recent report on sports betting and its potential effect on college teams.
Justin gives his take on the effects of the transfer portal on college sports and the recent change of head coach for the Wildcats.
He also shares advice to up and coming play-by-play announcers.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm congratulates the girls Bluehawk track team on their great showing at the Winter National Tournament in Boston
In this notebook edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester reviews the results of the weekend of NHIAA hockey and basketball championship action.
Congratulation to all the teams and student athletes who participated in the winter sports programs throughout the Granite State.
Now it’s onto spring !!
Sherm Chester is joined by Brandon Brown from Seacoast Media Group with the focus on the surprising turn of events leading to the upcoming NHIAA Division One Basketball Championship pairings.
Brandon previews the NHIAA boys and girls hockey championship action and gives kudos to outstanding games and players he has covered this winter.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm billboards the times and championship locations capping off the high school winter sports season.
A notebook edition of the SSF. With the winter weather causing changes in the NHIAA tournament competitions Sherm covers the upcoming matchups in girls/boys basketball and hockey and the game schedules.
Coach Bill Taylor joins Sherm to review the Exeter Bluehawk boys preliminary tourney game with Goffstown Grizzlies.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm gives an update on the Girls Division One Basketball Semifinal pairings.
The NHIAA Division 1 Boys and Girls Tournament Brackets are up and Sherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault from Seacoast Media Group to break down the matchups.
The talk shifts to baseball and Jay’s article on Seacoastonline.com that highlights seacoast baseball prospects playing in MLB spring training camps.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Coach Bill Taylor gives his take on the Exeter boys and girls basketball teams heading into the tournament.
Coach Taylor will be doing play by play of the games on Bluehawk Media’s YouTube channel.
This edition of the SSF salutes two NHIAA Division 1 champions The Exeter High School Bluehawk Unified Co-ed Basketball and Indoor Girls Track teams.
Host Sherm Chester gets to interview Unified Head Coach Katherine Nichols and Indoor Track Head Coach Nate Leveille.
The D1 regular basketball and hockey seasons for boys and girls teams are wrapping up and teams preparing for the upcoming tournaments standings.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm acknowledges a new start up media outlet for high school sports coverage in seacoast New Hampshire.
Coach Bill Taylor is special guest on the SSF
Coach gets the last say on the Patriots loss in the Super Bowl.
Talk shifts to the kickoff of the NASCAR season with the Daytona 500 and the new scoring system for the playoffs.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm congratulates The NHIAA D-1 Indoor Girls Track Champion Exeter Bluehawks.
Jay Pinsonnault from seacoastonline.com joins host Sherm Chester for a pre Super Bowl rundown of the week leading up to the New England Patriots going after their seventh Lombardi Trophy in Santa Clara California against the Seattle Seahawks.
It’s a big football weekend with the focus on the Patriots in the big game against the Seahawks.
Roger Brown from NHFootballReport.com joins Sherm to discuss that contest but also with breaking news in Granite State D1 football with the resignation of the head coach of the state champion Bedford Bulldogs.
Roger and Sherm also give their opinions on the NFL selection committee’s decision not to induct Patriots owner Robert Kraft or the Pats legendary coach Bill Belichick to the Hall of Fame.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm recommends Jay Pinsonnault’s interview with an 89 year old Maine man Don Crisman who has attended every Super Bowl and intends to go to SB LX this weekend. Check out the interview on Seacoastonline.com
Jay Pinsonnault from Seacoastonline.com joins Sherm on this edition of the SSF with the emphasis on the Patriots victory over the Broncos and their matchup with Seattle in SB 60 February 8th.
Other topics on the agenda include…
The football Hall of Fame snub of Bill Belichick
Two D1 undefeated basketball teams and the upcoming schoolboy/school girl rivalry contest between Exeter and Winnacunnet.
Jay highlights an article about three local students who got the chance to interview Red Sox legend David Ortiz and his upcoming interview with an 88 year old Maine man who has attended every Super Bowl
Roger Brown of NHFootballReport.com joins Sherm Chester on this edition of the SSF.
Discussion of the Patriots matchup with Denver on the front burner as we head into the Divisional NFL playoffs with the winners heading to the Super Bowl.
Sherm has Roger handicap the playoff matchups and the multitude of NFL head coaching openings and then discuss the NCAA National Football champion Indiana Hoosiers.
Roger gives his assessment of new UNH Wildcat head coach Sean Goldrich.
Sherm gives a look at the schoolboy/schoolgirl basketball standings at midseason and during the “Two Minute Drill” he talks about a unique way he viewed the Indiana victory capping off their perfect season.
A notebook edition of the SSF with host Sherm recounting the latest success of the Exeter Bluehawk girls track team and the standout runner Lexi Paterna setting a United States record time.
Sherm checks out the standings for the other schoolboy/girl sports…hockey and basketball.
He moves onto the upcoming NFL playoffs and the sudden decision by Mike Tomlin to leave his long time coaching position with the Steelers.
The Red Sox make a major pitching acquisition and the Spring training timetable is announced.
Jay Pinsonault of Seacoast Media Group is Sherm’s guest on this edition of the SSF…
The schoolboy/schoolgirl sports season is back underway in 2026 and the guys look ahead for the upcoming month for Seacoast teams.
Also on the agenda….
UNH welcomes the new head football coach Sean Goldrich….the upcoming national college football championship…..
Sherm and Jay talk about the upcoming NFL tourney for the Super Bowl and handicap the Patriots chances.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm acknowledges UNH Associate Director of Athletic Communications, Doug Poole and his recent national award from Hockey East
Going into the holiday break host Sherm Chester takes a quick look at the NHIAA standings in Boys/Girls basketball and hockey.
Coach Bill Taylor shares his perspective on the season so far as play by play announcer for the Exeter Bluehawk boys and girls basketball.
Sherm wraps up with “The Two Minute Drill” with the focus on Morgan’s Message.org an organization working to help those in need of mental health services year round.
The biggest SSF news of the week..Rick Santos announces he is leaving UNH for a head coaching job at the University Pennsylvania.
Host Sherm Chester and Roger Brown from NHFootball Report.com talk about the effects on the program and the appointment of new interim coach Scott James.
The guys talk about the effects of the college player portal and coaching changes on the sport.
Sherm gives an update to the start of the high school basketball season and also a big weekend for the Exeter Bluehawk track teams at UNH.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm features an interview with Exeter basketball’s Jeff Holmes as he enters his 29th season as Bluehawks head coach
The winter sport season is officially underway in the Granite State and host Sherm Chester and Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group have a sneak peek of the seacoast teams.
Jay with a preview of his Seacoastonline.com article with Portsmouth Clipper boys basketball standout Derek Swartz and he also shares his research on the local teams and players in boys and girls basketball and seacoast hockey teams as well.
The guys discuss the Patriots success and their post season chances going into their final four regular season contests.
“Hot Stove” baseball talk and the winter MLB meetings in Orlando wraps up this episode of the SSF
Sherm Chester with a notebook edition of the SSF featuring a wrap up of the Fall sports season with the crowning of the Division 1 N.H football champion…the Bedford Bulldogs.
The Yukica Award winner for the best football player in the Granite State is announced.
The Patriots keep rolling on with another victory.
A recap of the UNH Wildcats football season with a loss in the FCS playoffs, and an update on former Wildcat quarterback Max Brosmer in his first regular season NFL start for the Minnesota Vikings.
Thanks from Sherm to all of the Exeter Bluehawk football players, coaches and support team for a successful season….now it's on to Winter Sports !
On this holiday edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown from the NH Football Report.com and they discuss the results from the weekend of Granite State football action including the Division 2 and Division 3 Championship contests and the D1 semifinals leading up to this weekends matchup between Bedford and Pinkerton wrapping up the fall sports season.
UNH Wildcat football talk is up next with the Wildcats winning streak continuing with a victory in the “Border Battle” against the U Maine Black Bears leading to a postseason FCS tourney playoff with the South Dakota State Jack rabbits on Saturday.
The Patriots and Drake Maye get their props on extending their winning streak and sitting on top of the AFC East conference.
During the “Two Minute Drill” the guys salute Exeter athlete and St Anselm basketball standout Josh Morrissette on a major career accomplishment.
Sherm Chester and Jay Pinsonnault of the Seacoast Media Group focus on the state football playoffs…including a recap of last weeks Exeter-Winnacunnet matchup.
Sherm and Jay list the high school teams claiming championships in their divisions for boys/girls soccer…field hockey…volleyball and cross country.
The success of the UNH Wildcats and Newington England Patriots are next on the agenda
And during the “Two Minute Drill” the focus is on Veterans Day
Sherm Chester and Roger Brown dissect the matchups in the NHIAA football brackets in all 4 Divisions…
Some surprises and scheduling complications in Div 1….Straightforward matchups in D2 thru 4.
See the complete lineup of contests at NHFootball.com or NHIAA.org
Sherm and Roger review the World Series victory by the Dodgers and during the “Two Minute Drill” Roger proposes tweaks that could improve the Granite State football championships.
A notebook edition of the SSF with Sherm Chester
Breaking down the NHIAA playoff brackets for Field Hockey, Boys and Girls Soccer, Unified Soccer and Volleyball.
The focus shifts to the wide open D-1 East football conference title. Winnacunnet, Exeter and Manchester Central playing for the top spot and a bye going into the upcoming playoffs.
Another powerful showing by the UNH Wildcats with a win over William & Mary, Patriots talk and a look at the World Series round things out
On this edition of the SSF Sherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast MediaGroup.
The guys start off discussing the upcoming World Series between the Dodgers and Bluejays.
Talk shifts to recent football action for the Winnacunnet Warriors and Exeter Bluehawks. Jay recaps the Warriors successful road trip to Bangor Maine and their win against Manchester Memorial during the “Battle at the Beach” and Sherm features highlights of the Bluehawks back to back conference wins.
The D-1 East conference is up for grabs and the guys look at the balance of the regular season football schedule and check out the other fall sports playoffs.
Jay recaps the first golf championship for the Portsmouth Clippers in 61 years
A notebook edition of the SSF with host Sherm Chester starting off with a check on the NHIAA standings of the fall sports teams.
Football then takes center stage with discussion of the key matchups of last weekend Winnacunnet-Manchester Memorial also Exeter and Dover.
Coach Rich Kane gives his observations on the Bluehawks win and the upcoming game against the Spaulding Red Raiders.
Also on Sherm’s notes…the UNH Wildcats looking to rebound on the road…The Patriots success against New Orleans..and the road to the World Series continues
Roger Brown from NH Football Report joins Sherm to review week 5 of the football season.
Roger also features the big matchups for the upcoming weekend of Granite State football.
The guys review the MLB playoffs and the Red Sox early exit.
Roger makes his case for restructuring the D-1 football conferences during the “Two Minute Drill”
A notebook edition of the SSF with Sherm Chester reviewing the rivalry week results including an interview with Bluehawk broadcaster Coach Rich Kane.
Also on the agenda…checking the NHIAA standings at mid season…talking about the UNH Wildcats victory in Durham and the Pats big win over Carolina..the Red Sox taking on the Yanks in the playoffs…
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm remembers seacoast broadcaster Steve Thomas
Jay Pinsonnault and Brandon Brown from the Seacoast Media Group join Sherm for a special “Rivalry Week” edition of the SSF.
The guys give their take on all the major matchups of the weekend and the players from both teams Exeter-Winnacunnet to watch.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Brandon, Jay and Sherm make their Game of the Week predictions
Mike Murphy, UNH Associate Athletic Director Marketing & Communications is special guest on this edition of the SSF.
Sherm and Mike talk about the fall sports season in Durham focusing on the Wildcat football teams promising start…sizing up the schedule ahead including the upcoming halftime tribute to the Wildcat football championship teams of 1975-1976 and discussing two Wildcat grads in the NFL..Max Brosmer and Dylan Laube.
Sherm also asks Mike to share broadcasting advice with up and coming talent.
During “The Two Minute Drill” Mike discusses the upcoming "Wildcat for Life" fundraising campaign.
Sherm Chester with a notebook edition of the SSF reviewing week two of the schoolboy football season as well as the UNH Wildcats upcoming contest with Dartmouth…The Granite Bowl.
The notes include a review of the standings in the other fall sports….and a Sherm’s take on the upcoming MLB playoffs and the quick start of the Patriots.
For the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm gives a reminder of the upcoming NH Tackles Hunger campaign on the seacoast.
Roger Brown from NHFootballReport.com joins Sherm to recap the highlights of the first week of schoolboy football in the Granite State.
The guys discuss the key matchups including Exeter-Timberlaine and Portsmouth-Dover as well as a look at this week’s big games….Exeter-Portsmouth and Bedford-Nashua South and also review the states Top 10 Power Poll.
Roger shares his take on the successful start to the UNH Wildcats football season.
This season the Bluehawk games are on seacoast radio - 98.7 Frank FM and Sherm gets a minute with broadcaster Rich Kane on the upcoming contests.
Jay Pinsonnault from Seacoast Media Group joins Sherm to breakdown the seacoast teams kicking off their fall sport season.
The guys also recap the UNH Wildcat victory…Bill Belichicks miserable loss in his debut as head coach of North Carolina…Jay's predictions on the upcoming NFL season…..
During “The Two Minute Drill” the guys make their Seacoast Sports Forum picks of the week.
A busy week ahead to unofficially end summer and kick off the fall sports season.
Sherm Chester discusses the UNH Wildcat victory in their opener in North Carolina….Exeter’s Cody Morissette has a successful debut with baseballs Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp…the upcoming schoolboy football season and the NFL kickoff as well.
Sam Bruno makes a guest appearance during “The Two Minute Drill” with his potential World Series picks and preseason NFL favorites.
Roger Brown from NH Football Report is Sherm’s guest on this edition of the SSF.
The tryouts are done and now it’s time to get down to business for New Hampshire fall sports programs.
The guys are reporting from the official first day of practice in Exeter from William Ball stadium.
Roger sizes up the schoolboy football divisions for the upcoming season and three former NH college standouts now playing in the NFL…Dylan Laube, Max Brosmer and Exeter’s Hunter Long.
A very special edition of the SSF…the 150th episode !
The founding fathers of the SSF…Sherm Chester and “Coach” Bill Taylor recap highlights of the past 15 years they have hosted the program including their mutual affection for NASCAR..The Red Sox…Celtics and the Patriots but especially high school football.
The guys wrap up by reviewing the upcoming Bluehawks schedule for the fall.
In a special “Two Minute Drill” Sherm interviews his grandson John about his love of football.
Sherm’s special guest on this edition of the SSF is Nick Anastos from FNLNH Media.
Nick is one of the most prolific and versatile broadcasters in the business. If you are an aspiring play by play announcer pay attention to the expertise of one of the best.
The guys talk sports in general but focus on FNLNH coverage of high school sports in the Granite State and Nick gives a look ahead to the 2025 N.H. football season.
Catch replays of the past seasons contests including the recent CHAD East-West football at FNLNH Media on YouTube.
A special notebook edition of the SSF for the 4th of July holiday.
Sherm gives his take on the recent NBA and NHL drafts and speculation on the upcoming seasons. The MLB trade deadline is lurking and will the Red Sox make another move.
He also reveals the NHIAA D-1 Fall football schedule.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm gives major kudos to up and coming Bluehawk broadcaster Kyle Vivenzio.
Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoastonline.com joins Sherm Chester for a wrap up of the New Hampshire spring sports season.
The focus is the baseball championship for the Exeter Bluehawks with a recap of their 3-1 win over seacoast rival Winnacunnet Warriors as well as the other divisional championships at the home of the N.H. Fishercats.
Talk shifts to the bombshell trade of Raffi Devers from the Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants.
The Two Minute Drill features a preview of upcoming SSF podcasts during the summer.
Sherm Chester is joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group to discuss the ultimate seacoast matchup for the NHIAA Division One Baseball Championship….the Exeter Bluehawks and the Winnacunnett Warriors.
The guys recap the semifinal action that got the teams to the big game.
They also recognize some of the other successful seacoast teams taking home championship titles.
During "The Two Minute Drill" Sherm highlights a Seacoastonline.com article about the manager of the Bluehawk baseball team Cole Capparelli.
Sherm goes solo during this SSF highlighting all the state tourney matchups in lacrosse…baseball…softball and track.
Keep posted on the tournaments with daily coverage by Jay Pinsonnault at Seacoastonline.com and Roger Brown at NHHardball.com
On this edition of the SSF Sherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault of the Seacoast Media Group.
The final days of the regular spring sports season are here and the teams are getting ready for the upcoming tournament action.
The guys discuss the success of the local teams and the tournament schedules….the Red Sox….the NFL ruling on “the tush push”…and the future of the Celtics.
Two Minute Drill covers parent behavior at school sporting events.
Sherm’s special guest on this edition of the SSF is Roger Brown from NHHARDBALL.Com
The upcoming week will determine who will be top dog in Division One schoolboy baseball and Roger previews the matchups and players.
The guys kick around MLB commissioner Rob Manfred allowing Pete Rose to become eligible for the Hall of Fame.
Football talk includes the announcement of the 2025 NFL schedule and the Patriots opener at home against the Las Vegas Raiders and former UNH Wildcat standout Dylan Laube.
Two minute Drill topics…Roger features an upcoming football camp..and Sherm giving kudos to the recent NH Special Olympics event and organizer Jim Tufts
Sherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault and Brandon Brown from the Seacoast Media Group with a mid-season recap of the baseball and lacrosse seasons.
The guys also discuss the NFL draft results…Bill Belichick’s awkward interview on CBS…the MLB season so far….and the NBA playoffs.
During the “Two Minute Drill” the topics include Jay’s observation on parent conduct at high school contests and Sherm’s shout out to Exeter native Jackie Gaughan’s success at the recent Boston Marathon.
Coach Jim Tufts joins Sherm Chester on this edition of the SSF featuring the upcoming Secoast Special Olympics events May 4th at Exeter High School.
The Tufts family has been one of the founding organizers of the event since the 1971.
Jim and Sherm also discuss the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs and a post mortem on the Bruins season and their future.
The guys wrap up with high school lacrosse talk and review “Celtic City” on HBO MAX
Sherm Chester is joined on this edition of the SSF by Jay Pinsonnault from Seacoastonline.com
Jay shares his comprehensive article about the softball and baseball players to watch on seacoast teams.
As part of the “Two Minute Drill “ Sherm gives his review of the NETFLIX documentary THE CLUBHOUSE about the Red Sox 2024 season
The start of N.H. spring sports is a week away and Roger Brown from NHhardball.com joins Sherm Chester to give a thumbnail look at the upcoming schoolboy baseball season and the effect Mother Nature may have on the scheduled kickoff.
The guys discuss a recent national article about the problems the transfer portal and NIL have caused in college sports.
“The Two Minute Drill” features Sherm’s thoughts on the opening day tribute to the 1975 Red Sox World Series team and boxing legend George Foreman
Sherm Chester and Jay Pinsonnault with a special Baseball Edition of the SSF with special guest Red Sox broadcaster Dave O’Brien.
Dave talks about the upcoming season and some of the standout players to watch.
Sherm asks Dave for his advice to students looking for a future in broadcasting…his remembrances of Bob Uecker and an update on Sox veteran broadcaster Joe Castiglione.
March Madness is also discussed with Dave predicting his teams with the shot at number one for the men and woman’s tournaments.
You can watch a video edition of this interview on YouTube at the following link:
https://youtu.be/6f4AzytRLaU
Sherm Chester recaps the Championship weekend for high school hockey and basketball in the Granite State.
The highlights of the weekend included a D1 hockey championship for Concord in a historic 4 overtime victory against Bishop Guertin followed by the boys D1 basketball title contest between Bedford and Keene with Bedford squeaking out the win in a great title tilt.
Congratulations to all the championship teams and all the student athletes involved in winter sports
It’s almost time to close the books on the high school winter sports season with the championship weekend.
Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown of NHHardball.com to discuss the pairings and to analyze the elimination of the Seacoast teams in the tournament in two exciting semifinal contests.
In football news Exeter's Hunter Long changes teams during NFL free agency season and Roger breaks news that will have an effect on next falls schoolboy football schedule.
Sherm Chester with a reporters notebook that includes a recap of the NHIAA tournament action so far which included a big upset win and at the wire win for two of the Seacoast teams.
The winter season comes to a close with the state championships wrapping up this weekend.
NHIAA Tournament Action:
On Saturday..
The Girls Division 2 Championship game at Noon..Division One at 4pm
On Sunday..
The Boys Division 2 Championship game at Noon..Division One at 4pm
Both days the games will be at UNH's Lundholm Gym in Durham
NHIAA Championship Hockey Tournament action scheduled for Saturday at SNHU arena in Manchester... gametimes TBA
The pairings for the NHIAA girls and boys basketball tournaments are posted and Sherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault from Seacoastonline.com and they review the matchups and size up the teams leading up to the NHIAA Basketball Championships for D1 and D2 at UNH ‘s Lundholm Gym March 15 and 16.
Jay has been checking out Cactus League spring training baseball in Arizona and gives his take on the Red Sox acquisition of Alex Bregman.
Sherm is looking for fantasy baseball managers for his leagues.
If interested in joining contact him at seacoastsportsforum@yahoo.com
Sherm is joined by Roger Brown from NH Football Report.com on this edition of the SSF.
The guys review the NHL 4 Nations tourney…the Super Bowl commercials….the upcoming state basketball and hockey tournaments and wrap up with a look at the Devers dilemma for the Red Sox.
Sherm rides solo with a reporters notebook SSF that includes his take on the Super Bowl…the coverage by Fox and Tom Brady’s performance in the booth.
Bill Belichick is also on Sherms radar including his biggest stumble in SB XLII against Eli Manning and the Giants.
The Red Sox sign their right handed bat... a look at schoolboy/girl sports and wrapping up with a “Two Minute Drill” about the return of “Dickie V”…Dick Vitale to college basketball broadcasting.
Sherm is joined by Roger Brown of NHFootballReport.com and start the conversation off talking about the upcoming state basketball tournament and potential favorites to take the title.
The sports talk heads to football with Coach Chip Kelly heading to the Las Vegas Raiders and of course the guys making their Super Bowl picks.
During the "Two Minute Drill" Sherm welcomes the unofficial start of the baseball season.
Jay Pinsonnault sports editor from SeacoastOnline.com joins Sherm for this SSF.
It’s getting near the mid season point of boys and girls basketball and hockey and the guys review the seacoast teams and some of their standout players.
Sherm and Jay recap the national championship for Manchester N.H.’s Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes. The talk shifts to the NFL playoffs and the road to the Super Bowl.
They wrap up with hot stove conversation about the upcoming baseball spring training and Sherm’s tribute to HOF broadcaster Bob Uecker.
Sherm Chester rides solo in this edition of the SSF.
It’s official that the New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach. Sherm gives his thoughts on the hire and also on the way Jerod Mayo was fired.
On the schoolboy/school girl sports scene discussion turns to the upcoming schedules and current NHIAA standings.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm congratulates the winner of the SSF Fantasy football league and gives his take on the upcoming National College Football Championship.
Roger Brown is Sherm’s guest host on this first 2025 edition of the SSF.
The guys discuss the New Years college bowl games and the road to the NCAA football championship. The effects of the Transfer Portal on the game is also on the table.
The talk shifted to the Patriots and the future of Gerod Mayo and their potential NFL Draft pick but was edited out after the new of Mayos firing by Robert Kraft. (We will pick up that topic in the next edition)
During the “Two Minute Drill” Roger discusses an upcoming football camp and Sherm pays tribute to a member of the Bluehawk family.
A special reporters notebook holiday edition of the SSF.
On the agenda Bill Belichick heads to college..the Celtics HOF Mount Rushmore..the Red Sox pick up an arm and a quick check on the stat of schoolboy hoops.
Sherm and the reporters at SSF wishing you a safe and healthy holiday season and looking forward to an exciting 2025 sports year.
The fall sports season is officially over in the Granite State with the crowning of the NH Division One football champion.
Sherm Chester and Roger Brown recap that game and the season. They also congratulate the winningest coach in New Hampshire schoolboy football.
Roger gives his football projections for next year for both the NHIAA teams and the UNH Wildcats.
Now it’s onto the winter sports.
Sherm is joined by Mike Murphy and the focus is on the UNH Wildcats entering the FCS post season football tournament action starting this week against the UT at Martin Skyhawks.
Mike also reviews the other Wildcat teams upcoming action.
Sherm Chester is joined by Coach Jim Tufts and during this edition of the SSF with the hosts giving congratulations to the Undefeated NHIAA Division ! Champion Exeter Bluehawks.
Interviews of the MVP for the title contest, Bluehawk Alan Barretto and his coach Dan Curran courtesy of Bluehawk Media are included during the conversation.
Coach Tufts shares his expertise on the secrets to a successful season.
The guys wrap up with hockey talk and a Tufts family holiday tradition.
Sherm Chester is joined by Jay Pinsonnault and Brandon Brown from the Seacoast Media Group and the discussion is a wrap up of the fall state championships and the upcoming Division One football semifinal between Exeter and Londonderry.
Read Jay and Brandon's sports columns at seacoastonline.com
The NHIAA football tournaments are in full gear heading to crowning divisional champions.
Sherm and Roger Brown from NHFootballReport.com handicap the matchups this week
Sherm salutes the seacoast teams involved in all the fall tournaments and congratulates the champion of Division One Boys Soccer…the UNDEFEATED... Exeter Bluehawks.
The high school tournament season is in full gear and the NHIAA football brackets are posted and Sherm reveals the pairings.
Sam Bruno and Roger Brown are part of this edition of the SSF as well.
Sam gives his take on the World Series and the Patriots. Roger with his update on the football tourney and the playoff hopes for the UNH Wildcats.
Check the fall tournament brackets and results at NHIAA.org
Sherm broadcasts solo this week with a reporters notebook edition of the SSF.
Topics from his list include the toughest contest yet for the Exeter Bluehawks football team…the network dream World Series matchup…the Patriots “soft” controversy and the Bill Belichick corn maze ?
Sherm wraps up with his thoughts on the passing of two 1975 World Series baseball legends…Pete Rose and Louis Tiant.
Roger Brown from NH Football Report joins Sherm to review schoolboy football after the state rivalry week matchups
Also they discuss the sudden closing of Stellos stadium in Nashua and the meeting between UNH and Harvard for the first time since 1939.
The guys wrap up with their take on the MLB teams shooting for a trip to the World Series.
You can read Rogers column on NHFootballReport.com
Jay Pinsonnault from Seacoast Media Group is special guest this week on the SSF.
Jay and Sherm discuss the annual Seacoast New Hampshire Rivalry Week between Exeter and Hampton…the Bluehawks vs the Warriors.
Both schools and their fall sports teams put it all out on the playing fields for bragging rights and to secure a top spot in the conference.
Jay also gives his take on the Patriots and the future for the Red Sox
You can read Jay's sports coverage at secoastonline.com
The football season is underway….
Roger Brown from NHFootballReport.com joins Sherm on the SSF.
The first week featured some surprises including a last minute head coaching change for the Granite States team with the longest winning streak.
The UNH Wildcats pick up their first win of the year against Holy Cross and the New England Patriots surprise fans by beating the Bengals and starting their season with a win for new head coach Jarod Mayo.
Roger gives his prediction for the Granite State game of the week.
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Nick Anastos from FNLNH Media joins Sherm for this edition of the SSF.
Nick a five tool play by play announcer shares his thought on the upcoming fall high school sports season.
The guys talk about what makes a solid broadcast team presentation no matter the sport.
The Two Minute Drill includes Nick’s round robin look at all the New England teams.
Catch high school football all season long on the FNLNH YouTube channel.
Roger Brown joins Sherm on this edition of the SSF with the focus on the upcoming football season.
The guys discuss Roger’s pre-season top ten school boy Granite State teams on his website. NHHardball.com
Roger also handicaps the UNH WIldcat football season as well.
Catch Roger's football reports on the 603 Sports Podcastl.
Sherm Chester is joined by Jay Pinsonnault of the Seacoast Media Group for this edition of he SSF
Baseball leads off with discussion of the successful run of Portsmouth American Legion Booma Post to the New Hampshire state championship and their run for the New England regional title.
Jay gives his take on the Red Sox trade deadline acquisitions and the second half of the season and a local athlete Ryan Minckler drafted by the Washington Nationals.
The guys wrap up discussing the Olympics and the results of a couple of recent sports surveys in Seacoastonline.com
On this edition of the SSF Roger Brown from NHFootballReport.com and NHHardball.com is special guest.
Roger and Sherm discuss the upcoming football season for the New Hampshire high school divisions and the prospects for the UNH WIldcats.
The talk swaps to the baseball season for the NH Legion champs Booma Post and injuries plaguing the MLB teams as they head to the post season.
On this edition of the SSF our guest is Jon Rineman author of "The Garden is Always Greener" (an alternate NBA timeline) of the Boston Celtics.
Jon is a North Hampton native who has been a comedy writer with Jimmy Fallon, Jay Leno among his resume and a lifelong Celtics fan using his talents to write this humorous account of “what might have been” during the Larry Bird/Michael Jordan era of the NBA.
Jon explains how he put it all together and the inspiration of his enjoying the Celts with his father and seeing Alzheimer’s robbing them of that mutual affection.
The proceeds of the book going to the Alzheimer’s Association now through September.
Summer is here and we kick it off with a SSF special edition starting off with Sherm’s New England sports notebook.
We also feature a segment of an interview with Exeter High School’s retiring Athletic Director Bill Ball.
Check out the entire video edition of the interview and a special SSF documentary “Uncommon Champions” about the 1997 Exeter Bluehawk football teams first championship in 32 years on the Seacoast Sports Forum YouTube channel.
Jeff Collins, Executive Director of the NHIAA is special guest on this edition of the Seacoast Sports Forum.
Discussion is about the successful completion of the 2023-2024 Granite State sports seasons.
How divisions are structured and scheduling in the various sports are also topics on the table.
The program concludes with Jeff Collins giving his take on Bill Balls effect on the New Hampshire sports during his tenure as Exeter High School Athletic Director and Sherm lists the Spring sports champions in the Granite State.
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The Spring sports tournaments are underway.
On this edition of the SSF Sherm is joined by Roger Howe from the FNLNH network and the conversation is the boys lacrosse D1-2-3 brackets.
Roger breakdown the upcoming action and makes his predictions on the road to the NHIAA championships.
The guys also discuss the success of The Bishop Guertin Cardinals since the turn of the new century and keys to Exeters game against them.
Roger expresses his feelings toward Exeter Athletic Director Bill Ball.
Sherm wraps up by breaking down the Girls Division 1 & 2 lacrosse tourney brackets.
The Spring sports tournaments are underway.
On this edition of the SSF Sherm is joined by Roger Howe from the FNLNH network and the conversation is the boys lacrosse D1-2-3 brackets.
Roger Howe breaks down the upcoming action and makes his predictions on the road to the NHIAA championships.
In the second segment Sherm is joined by Roger Brown of NHHardball.com and the focus shifts to the upcoming baseball tourney in all four divisions.
Sherm also gives the schedule for the Girls Lacrosse and Softball championship action.
Go to NHIAA.org for tournament times and locations.
Sherm and Roger Brown discuss the upcoming schoolboy baseball playoffs on this edition of the SSF.
Exeter Coach Bruce Joyce is featured in an interview with his take on the great season for the Bluehawks and the road ahead going after the D1 title.
The guys talk about the recent UNH Wildcat Blue/White game and the future of NFL draft pick Wildcat standout Dylan Laube.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm recaps the dedication ceremony of the Exeter track facility to former athletic director Cass Donovan
Coach Jim Tufts is guest on this edition of the SSF discussing the upcoming Seacoast Special Olympics event May 5th at Exeter High School.
Also on the agenda Jim and Sherm talk high school lacrosse…NHL Stanley Cup action and wrap up with Coach Tufts expressing his feelings on the retirement of Exeter’s athletic director Bill Ball
Roger Brown joins Sherm in this edition of the SSF with spring sports finally underway.
The guys talk Granite State baseball with Roger giving early season observations on teams and players.
Other topics on the agenda..the busy month ahead for the pros…The Stanley Cup and NBA playoffs are underway…the upcoming NFL draft with the potential of a UNH Wildcat going pro and the Wildcat Blue/White game April 26th.
The Two Minute Drill features an upcoming College Showcase and Sherm highlights the Seacoast Area Special Olympics Meet at Exeter High School coming up on May 5th.
Catch Roger Brown at NH Hardball.com and NH FootballReport.com
Josh Morissette, a standout college athlete from Exeter is the special guest on this edition of the SSF with the emphasis on basketball and in particular his development as a successful college player.
Sherm talks with Josh about his transition from high school to prep school to college player and the differences in coaching techniques he’s received and his advice to young players.
Josh also gives his feelings about the upcoming retirement of Exeter High Athletic Director Bill Ball and wraps up with his March Madness predictions.
Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown of the Union-Leader and they handicap the upcoming Granite State basketball championships and discuss one of the most dominating players in the tourney, Pinkerton Academy’s..Jackson Marshall.
Roger gives his take on the upcoming high school baseball schedule….proposed legislation to protect high school sports officials and the guys discuss the announced retirement of Exeter High School Athletic Director…Bill Ball.
The Division 1 & 2 boys and girls championship games are scheduled for Sunday 3/10 at UNH ‘s Lundholm Gym in Durham.
Check NHIAA.org for the official schedule and times.
Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group joins host Sherm Chester for a discussion of the Super Bowl..the stretch run to the playoffs for winter high school Seacoast sports teams and focus their conversation on a proposed bill from the N.H. Legislature to protect sports officials from spectator abuse at sanctioned events.
They wrap up with a review of Red Sox baseball spring training.
Coach Bill Taylor and Roger Brown join host Sherm Chester to discuss the end of an era in New England sports with the exit of Bill Belichick as the coach of the Patriots and the announcement of Jerod Mayo as his replacement.
The guys also discuss boys and girls basketball in the Granite State and wrap things up during the “Two Minute Drill” with a review of Patriot coaches since the teams inception in 1960.
Host Sherm Chester celebrates the 100th edition of the Seacoast Sports Forum with a "Notebook" program with his take on the shows very first guest in 2020 comedian Jimmy Dunn and his success on the new version of FRASIER.
The future of the Patriots and Bill Belichick.
The Dodgers spending a Billion dollars in baseball free agency and the Red Sox loss of Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves.
Previews an upcoming video SSF with the Seacoast Media Group sports team.
Sherm Chester is joined by Jay Pinsonnault of the Seacoast Media Group to size up the winter season for seacoast boys and girls basketball and hockey teams.
Exeter’s Hunter Long NFL update and the Red Sox potential moves at the MLB winter meetings also on the agenda.
Sherm is joined by Roger Brown from the NH Football Report and Union-Leader finishing up the Thanksgiving leftovers…and celebrating the four Granite State football Champions.
The guys reflect on this season and look ahead to 2024. They also congratulate the winner of the inaugural Joe Yukica award for the best football student athlete in New Hampshire.
Roger gives his take on the future of the UNH Wildcats and Sherm shares his interest in setting up a Seacoast Sports Forum Hall of Fame.
During this holiday week Sherm has a solo program and discusses the upcoming NHIAA Division I football championship…the wrap up of the UNH Wildcat football season…the possible future of a seacoast Thanksgiving Day contest…and Sherms take on Mac Jones as the Patriots quarterback for the rest of this season.
Sherm Chester is joined by “Coach” Bill Taylor for an episode to be featured on both the Seacoast Sports Forum and it’s sister program The Seacoast Forum.
The guys discuss changes in the broadcast industry and then shift to sports and review the local state high school football tournament…the Patriots dismal season…the state of the Red Sox and wrap up with Bill summing up an exciting NASCAR season.
On this edition of the SSF podacst Sherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group and the topic is the red hot NHIAA state football tournament.
The guys discuss the teams that are still standing and their chances of getting to the big game on November 25th.
Talk turns to baseball and Jay gives his take on the Red Sox new operations manager Craig Breslow and what moves he’d like to see the Sox make and reviews the recent World Series win for the Texas Rangers.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Jay sets the record straight on a traditional rivalry.
Catch all the seacoast sports action on Seacoastonline.co
Seacoast Sports Forum host Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown from NH Football Report.com and Roger sizes up the first round matchups in the NHIAA football tourney.
Roger also talks about the inaugural Joe Yukica award that will be awarded to the best high school football player in the Granite State during the Championship week.
Hall of Fame Coach Jim Tufts talks with Sherm about the girls and boys NHIAA state soccer tournaments. Jim uses his experience as a coach and official of the sport to size up this years contenders for the NHIAA championships, and how to keep student athletes focused during the post season.
The guys also talk about Jim’s other love..hockey and prospects for the Bruins this upcoming season.
Sherm Chester is joined by Jay Pinsonnault of Seacoast Media Group and Seacoastonline.com.
The focus is on the teams here in the seacoast heading into the playoff season.
A review of the Portsmouth Clippercats successful start and other teams in the mix for the top of the football standings….Jay’s take on the New England Patriots and as a season ticket holder what he would do to retool the Red Sox
The football season is high gear and Sherm and Sam are joined by Roger Brown of the Union-Leader and the 603 Sports Podcast.
The guys review upcoming contests on the NHIAA schoolboy and UNH Wildcat schedules including a 2027 meeting between the Wildcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes. The conversation shifts to the stumbling start by the New England Patriots.
Sherm is joined by Justin McIssac, the new radio voice of the UNH Wildcats.
The guys discuss the process of becoming a successful play by play announcer…the 2023 Wildcat season and N.H. high school football.
Justin talks about his sons ambition to become a professional bowler as well as Justin’s early career in professional wrestling.
Justin is also producer of NH Today on 96.7 FM
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The UNH Wildcat football season is underway.
Mike Murphy joins Sherm Chester on this edition of the SSF and the focus is the highly anticipated new sport seasons in Durham.
Sherm features his interview with Wildcat football coach Rick Santos as well as players on this years team giving their impressions of the coach.
Mike discusses the busy sports season ahead for Wildcat teams as well as ongoing updates to Wildcat Stadium and the Whittemore Center.
Wildcat event tickets available by calling the box office at (603) 862-400
Roger Brown from NH Football Report and the Union-Leader joins Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno for a comprehensive look at the upcoming football season.
The guys start off discussing the UNH Wildcats…Roger’s NHFR top teams report…NCAA college realignment and wrap up with their thoughts on the Patriots prospects in 2023.
Baseball is the topic in this edition of the SSF and Sherm and Sam are joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group.
The trade deadline passed with the Red Sox neither buying or selling players for a pennant run to the end of the season.
Jay highlights the local athlete selected in the recent Major League Baseball draft and gives updates on two seacoast minor league prospects Cody Morissette and Ben Malgeri.
The guys also look ahead to the upcoming schoolboy football season.
During the Two Minute Drill…Sam expresses concerns with college football…Jay reports on two all star athletes from Dover and Sherm congratulates the local riders in the Pan-Mass Challenge.
On this edition of the SSF a follow up with Team Ridin’ Irish and the upcoming Pan-Mass Challenge August 5th and 6th.
Joe and Brady Quinn update their preparation and fund raising for the upcoming event and are joined by teammates Sam and Kevin Klemarczyk and host Sherm Chester.
Brady and his team are riding to benefit the Dana Farber Cancer institute and the thousands of cancer patients they have given care to for decades.
You can support the team at PMC.org
Sherm is joined by Sam and Coach on this edition of the SSF
The guys kick around the upcoming high school football season as well as the UNH Wildcat fall campaign…the off season moves of the Celts and Bruins…the All Star break for MLB…Coach gives his take on the upcoming NASCAR action at N.H. Motor Speedway
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sam gives his state of the Red Sox report…Coach gives kudos to the Spring sports teams and coaches, also Sherm updates the Quinn family participation in the upcoming Pan-Mass Challenge August 5th and 6th.
You can support Brady & Joe Quinn at PNC.org for the benefit of Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Our special guest on this edition of the SSF is Nick Anastos the play by play voice of FNLNH Media….Nick covers all sports here in the Granite State.
Nick, one of the best, gives his tips to becoming a successful sports announcer.
Sherm and Nick share their broadcast experiences and give a primer for any aspiring broadcaster.
Lacrosse is the topic on this edition of the SSF podcast and joining us one of the best commentators on the sport…Roger Howe analyst for FNLNH Media and the NFHS sports network…
Rounding out the NHIAA tournament season the Boys lacrosse Super Sunday of Champions with all 3 Division titles up for grabs.
Roger shares his thoughts on the teams involved and the coaches who got them there.
Roger also discusses the nuances of the game and gives advice to youngsters interested in becoming part of the sport.
You can catch Granite State lacrosse action on the FNLNH YouTube channel with Roger and his broadcast partner Nick Anastos. Coverage of the Championships available on NFHS.com
On this special edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester is joined by father/ son duo Joe and Brady Quinn who are taking on The Pan-Mass Challenge August 5th and 6th
The Quinn's explain why they decided to take on the two day event.
A great way to support a tremendous organization The Jimmy Fund and especially Dana Farber Cancer Institute for all the remarkable work they do for folks of all ages.
Brady and his friend Sam Klemarczyk will have tune up ride and fund raiser on July 8th from Portland to Portsmouth.
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Schoolboy baseball is the prime topic of this edition of the SSF with Sherm joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group.
The teams are wrapping up the regular season and getting ready for the playoffs and Jay sizes up the competition from teams in the Seacoast.
The Red Sox and MLB changes to speed up the game are also topics on the table.
Jay gives an update on the Seacoast High School Sports Awards.
Coach Jim Tufts is Sherm’s co-host on this SSF.
The guys start off discussing the Boston Bruins season and move on to high school lacrosse and Jim’s experience as an official and the nuances of the sport.
The key topic is the annual Special Olympics event at Exeter High School featuring over 200 athletes in competition. The Tufts family was instrumental in starting the program in New Hampshire.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Jim talks about his vacation experience with the West Ham Premier League soccer club in England and Sherm pays tribute to N.H. ski legend Bob Dunn.
Sherm is joined by UNH Director of Communications Mike Murphy on this edition of the SSF where the guys discuss a new coach and direction for the UNH Wildcat basketball team.
The use of the transfer portal in college sports.
The Wildcat football team prepares for its Blue/White spring scrimmage.
The UNH Cheerleading squad comes up national champions
During the “Two Minute Drill” Mike pays tribute to UNH Coach Bill Herrion and Sherm gives his take on proposed betting on the Boston Marathon
Sherm is joined by special guest Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group to discuss a topic near and dear to both of them….baseball.
They start the program looking ahead to the schoolboy season as well as the major leagues.
Jay gives his take on the 2023 Red Sox and his decision to hang on to his season tickets even after a disappointing 2022 campaign.
The upcoming Seacoast High School Sports Awards coming to the Portsmouth Music Hall on June 26th is Jays topic during the “Two Minute Drill “ and the guys wrap up the special baseball show making their season picks for the World Series in October.
Coach Bill Taylor joins Sherm Chester during this edition of the SSF.
The guys make their March Madness Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight picks and review both the men and women’s brackets.
While waiting for spring interscholastic sports season to begin the Red Sox…Celtics..Bruins and NASCAR are the focus of the discussion.
Sherm is joined by Roger Brown of the Union-Leader to recap the NHIAA D1 Boys/Girls Championship games.
They reveal their NCAA March Madness bracket picks. (Already Broken) and Roger addresses the change of head coach for UNH men’s basketball.
A special edition of the SSF with Sherm and Roger Brown of the Union-Leader reviewing the NHIAA Div 4 Championships and D1 and D2 quarterfinal action setting up this weeks semifinals for both the boys to girls on the road to UNH and Lundholm Gymnasium on Sunday March 12th.
This year the top 4 seeds for both the Girls and Boys in D1 both playing for a spot to the big dance.
The New Hampshire winter sports tournaments are underway.
Sherm and Sam are joined by Roger Brown of the Union-Leader and NH Football Report. The guys analyze the tournament brackets for schoolboy and school girl basketball.
They discuss the controversial end to the Exeter schoolgirl basketball season and take a look to the path ahead for the Bluehawk boys team.
We wrap up with updates on the Bruins the Celtics, spring baseball and Sam’s prepping for college March Madness bracketology and Sherm inviting listeners to join the SSF fantasy baseball leagues at seacoastsportsforum@yahoo.com
Sherm and Sam are joined by Roger Brown with a review of the Super Bowl, the high priced commercials and the halftime show.
The guys look ahead to schoolboy/girl basketball March tournament action and the opening of MLB spring training.
The Red Sox..UNH basketball and the winner of the SSF Fantasy football league are discussed during the “Two Minute Drill”.
Sherm Chester and "Coach" Bill Taylor discuss "THE BIG GAME" making their predictions and celebrate the upcoming 100th televised edition of the SSF.
Other topics on the table include Tom Bradys future...the Bruins and Celtics at midseason..the 2023 Red Sox...the NHIAA winter sports standings and the guys wrap up with one of their favorite topics NASCAR.
Sherm is joined by Coach Jim Tufts and special guest Mark Erickson, senior manager of communications for Special Olympics of New Hampshire. Mark was for years one of the hosts of WOKQ’s “Morning Waking Crew” and during that time he spent many years jumping into the frigid Atlantic Ocean in February off Hampton Beach to raise funds for and awareness of the Special Olympics-“The Penguins Plunge”.
Jim and Mark talk about the history of the “Plunge” and how they became involved with the organization and highlight other upcoming SONH events.
The Two Minute Drill features a tribute to Seacoast N.H. radio legend Mike Martel.
Sherm and Sam discuss the mid season results of the schoolboy/girl sports as well as the New England pro teams.
Other topics include the Red Sox signing Raffi Devers….the Patriots season postmortem…Sam makes his picks for the NFL “Super Wildcard Weekend” and Sherm talks about the dilemma for Red Sox season ticket owners during the “Two Minute Drill”.
The New Hampshire high school basketball season is in full swing and Sherm and Roger Brown review the boys and girls D-1 contenders.
Roger announces the winners of the N.H. Football Report All-State team and the N.H. Football Game of 2022.
Schoolboy hockey is part of the Two Minute Drill as well as a reveal of Sherm and Rogers New Year resolutions.
It the Holiday edition of the SSF with Sherm, Sam and the Coach.
Sam and Sherm review the start of the girls and boys basketball season and highlight the NHIAA Holiday Tournament schedule.
The guys review the New England sports teams as they stand in 2022 and make their predictions for what’s ahead in 2023. They also recall their favorite sports moments of 2022 and favorite Christmas gifts of all time.
Sherm and Roger Brown recap the end of the UNH Wildcats football season and talk “Hot Stove” baseball in this edition of the SSF.
The college transfer portal…the MLB winter meetings in San Diego and the upcoming high school winter sports seasons are topics on the table.
Roger also has info on the upcoming Queen City Basketball Tourney during the holiday break and looking forward to the the 2023 C.H.A.D. football game in June.
Check out Roger Brown in the Union-Leader and also NHFootballReport.com NHHardball.com
Sherm and Sam are joined by Roger Brown from the Union-Leader and NH Football Report wrapping up the NHIAA Fall season with a recap of the D-1 Football Championship game between Londonderry and Bedford.
Sherm and Roger break down the big win by the UNH Wildcats over the Fordham Rams in the first round of the FCS football playoffs. Roger analyzes the Wildcats next matchup against Holy Cross for the right to move on towards the FCS Championship January 8th in Frisco Texas.
During the ‘Two Minute Drill” Sam gives his take on the upcoming NCAA National Football Championship tourney.
Granite State GridIron games dominate the holiday weekend.
Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown from the Union-Leader and NH Football Report to review all the action.
Aside from traditional Turkey Day rivalry games this Saturday will feature the Division 1 NHIAA Championship game featuring the defending champs Londonderry Lancers vs the Bedford Bulldogs.
The other major Saturday football game features the CAA Champion UNH Wildcats hosting the Fordham Rams in Durham in the opening round of the NCAA playoffs. The winner will take on Holy Cross in the next round with the end goal to play for the championship January 8th in Frisco Texas.
Roger Brown of the Union-Leader and the N.H. Football Report joins Sherm for this edition of the SSF.
The NHIAA Football Championships are being decided over the next two weeks and Roger analyzes the teams surviving the quarterfinals as well as making his prognostications.
The guys discuss the D-1 heavyweight matchup between Exeter Bluehawks and Timberlane Owls that went down to the final seconds to be decided.
In this edition of the SSF hosts Sherm and Sam review the recent NHIAA Championships in the Granite State.
New Hampshire Championship Football season enters the quarter finals and Sam runs the brackets.
The guys discuss the World Series and the upcoming MLB free agent season and how it may affect the Red Sox.
During The Two Minute Drill Sam highlights college footballs TCU "Horned Toads" and Sherm previews an upcoming special Holiday Edition of the SSF.
The NHIAA football brackets have been set for the upcoming Division championships.
Sherm Chester and Roger Brown break down the potential action packed tournament, including an explanation of the points system used in Division One which gave Exeter a bye.
The guys also talk about the UNH Wildcats heading into a challeging matchup against old rival Richmond as they attempt to remain unbeaten in the CAA.
The NHIAA state tournament for fall sports is underway including boys & girls and unified soccer….field hockey….volleyball….and soon football.
Sherm Chester is joined by Coach Bill Taylor and Coach Jim Tufts to discuss all the upcoming Seacoast action.
Besides schoolboy & schoolgirl sports the hosts discuss UNH Wildcat football and soccer, the Patriots quarterback situation, the start of the Celtic and Bruins seasons and wrap up with a tribute to Exeter Bluehawk Hall of Fame Hockey coach Peter Clark.
Roger Brown from the Union-Leader and NH Football Report joins Sherm for this edition of the SSF.
The guys celebrate the Exeter Bluehawk golf teams NHIAA State Championship.
Roger sizes up the state schoolboy football contests and their potential effects on the post season matchups and gives his assessment of the solid campaign of the UNH Wildcats.
Find out what Tom Brady and Pickelball have in common during the “Two Minute Drill”.
The big week for rivalries in the Granite State including here in the Seacoast.
Sherm and Sam are joined by Roger Brown from the Union-Leader and NH Football Report discussing the results of a busy sports week.
The guys also discuss a big win for the UNH Wildcat football team…the Patriots losing both a game and quarterback Mac Jones. The Celtics coaching situation rounds out the conversation.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm salutes Noelle Lambert, a New Hampshire Paralympian who is in the cast of the CBS television show “Survivor”.
Exeter Bluehawk Coach Rich Kane joins Sherm and Sam to discuss the Bluehawks non-conference football matchup against the Champlain Valley Union Red Hawks from Vermont. Coach Kane as a freshman instructor also talks about the system helping to build the successful Bluehawk football program.
Sam and Sherm review the successful start of the UNH Wildcat Football team and look to the schedule ahead.
The team gives their opinion of the start to the Patriots season and make their NFL post-season predictions.
Sam checks out the local seacoast schoolboy/schoolgirl team schedules.
The “Two Minute Drill” features talk about baseballs upcoming post season and the search for a pickle ball ambassador.
Football season is underway in the Granite State. The first week bringing some expected results as well as surprise upsets.
Sherm Chester and Roger Brown review week one action on the schoolboy and college level including a recap of the UNH Wildcats season opening victory in Durham.
The guys also make their predictions on the eve of the kickoff of the NFL season.
The controversial topic of financial Name/Image/Likeness endorsements for high school athletes is also discussed.
Sherm and Coach are in the studio, Sam is ZOOMing and the guys are anticipating the kickoff of fall school sports.
On this edition Football is in focus as well as Soccer and Volleyball.
SSF Producer Bob G. interviews Coach Megan Young, looking towards the upcoming season for her perennial powerhouse girls soccer program. Bob also interviews Coach Kate Simmons who gives her take on the renewed interest on the sport of volleyball and her coaching techniques.
During the Two Minute Drill Sam talks about Massachusetts high school athletes being allowed to take advantage of Name/Image/Likeness financial endorsements.
It’s official…the fall sports season is underway.
High school and college teams are all now preparing for an active campaign ahead.
Sherm and Sam are joined by Roger Brown, sports reporter for the Union-Leader and NHFOOTBALLREPORT.COM.
Football is the focus both at the schoolboy and college level with talk of the changes in scheduling at the schoolboy level and anticipation of a successful season for the UNH Wildcats under new head coach Rick Santos.
The Two Minute Drill covers the preseason Patriots, bringing back a preseason football jamboree to Seacoast N.H. and an update on retired Boston sports broadcaster Mike Lynch.
Sherm flies solo on this edition of the SSF.
He pays tribute to two sports legends…The Celtics Bill Russell and Los Angeles Dodger play by play announcer Vin Scully.
Bill Russell will always be remembered as the captain of the Celts and led them to 11 NBA Championships.
Vin Scully spent 67 years behind the microphone for the Dodgers and was part of some classic Hall of Fame broadcast moments involving Sandy Koufax, Hank Aaron and the Red Sox in the 1986 World Series.
During the Two Minute Drill Sherm recaps the major trades made at the MLB deadline that included a plus/minus for the Red Sox.
Roger Brown, sports reporter for The Union-Leader and NHFootballReport.com is the guest on this edition of the SSF.
The guys discuss David Ortiz and his HOF day at Cooperstown….whether the Red Sox will be buyers or sellers at the MLB trade deadline.
Roger talks about the N.H. American Legion baseball tournaments and the conversation shifts to the upcoming football schedule in the Granite State…the realignment in NCAA college divisions…and the annual NH/VT Maple Sugar Bowl football rivalry.
Mike Murphy, Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Communications for the U.N.H. Wildcats is this weeks special guest on the SSF.
Sherm, Sam and Mike discuss the appointment of the new Director of Athletics Dr. Allison Rich to oversee the UNH Wildcats sports programs in Durham.
During the Two Minute Drill, Sherm recaps the NASCAR weekend at NH Motor Speedway and congratulates the winner of the NH State Amateur Golf Tournament at Abenaqui Country Club.
On this edition of the SSF
Sherm and Sam are joined by special guests Scott Bleakley and Hunter Carey to promote the upcoming “Three States Unite for Mental Health/Substance Abuse Awareness” charity baseball event they are organizing.
The event is scheduled for July 22 starting at 5 pm at Hadlock Field in Portland. The evening includes a pregame skills competition and from 7-10p the Northeast Tides vs. Hard Ball Crusaders. The Crusaders team made up of former local major league and college players.
In the Two-Minute Drill, Sam takes on the shift in Big 10 college sports and Sherm welcomes the new Director of Athletics for the University of N.H.
The 50th podcast edition of the SSF with Sherm and Sam breaking down MLB at the All-Star break.
They review the All-Star lineups and make their predictions.
Also the guys talk about two other big events in the Granite State…NASCAR comes to New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon and the N.H. State Amateur Golf Tournament at Abenaqui Country Club in Rye Beach.
Sherm and Sam swap golf "war stories".
Schools out for summer so Sherm and Sam review the past week in sports including the Seacoast All-Star Sports Awards ceremony.
A new head basketball coach for the St Thomas Aquinas Saints…Dave Morissette…and a minor league baseball update on Dave’s son Cody.
Discusssion turns to the NBA Draft and potential moves for the Celtics and the resurgent Red Sox.
The guys wrap up with the Two-Minute Drill with Sam highlighting the the MLB post-season playoff picture and Sherm takes on the new phenomenon…Pickelball.
The New Hampshire high school sports season is capped off by the crowning of state champions.
Sherm is joined by Sam and Roger Brown of the Union Leader and NH Hardball.com and they review the results of all the NHIAA Championship week in Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, and Boys/Girls Lacrosse.
The guys also talk about the Celts, the Sox, and the upcoming C.H.A.D. football game.
Congratulations to all the teams and players for a great year of sports.
Sherm and Sam review the upcoming NHIAA Spring Sports tournament
The guys also discuss the Celtics upcoming NBA Championship series with the Golden State Warriors and the Red Sox west coast tour.
In the Two Minute Drill, Sam gives his opinion on the positives of social media and Sherm starts the summer season taking on a new sport….cornhole
Baseball tournament time in the Granite State is upcoming and Sherm is joined by Roger Brown from the Union-Leader and NH Hardball previewing the teams and players to watch.
You can keep up with the latest standings and pairings at NHIAA.org
Check out Rogers website NHHardball.com
A special podcast only edition of the SSF.
Sam and Sherm check out the NHIAA spring sports standings and highlight some of the key seacoast players in both baseball and girls lacrosse. Sam also sets up the upcoming playoff schedules.
The guys talk about the NBA Championship playoffs…shakeups in NFL broadcasting…the surprise winner of the Kentucky Derby.
In the “2 Minute Drill” Sam takes on the Red Sox and Sherm pays tribute to Patriots legend Gino Cappelletti
The focus is on lacrosse on this edition of the SSF.
Coach Jim Tufts joins Sherm and Sam to discuss the rules of lacrosse. Jim a highly respected official in the state of New Hampshire and New England.
A quick review of the spring season so far for schoolboy/girl teams and Sam reviews the recently released NHIAA spring sports playoff calendar.
Coach Tufts talks about the upcoming the Seacoast Olympics meet at Bill Ball Stadium in Exeter N.H. on Sunday May 22 and how listeners can volunteer for the event.
Sherm and Sam are back in the studio for this edition of the SSF and are joined by Roger Brown of the Union Leader and NHHardball.com
Schoolboy baseball is underway in the Granite State and discussed. The team reviews the UNH Wildcat Spring Blue/White football contest…the start of the Red Sox season….the revival of the USFL…look forward to the NHL and NBA playoffs and wrap things up with the “Two Minute Drill”
It time to “Play Ball”
Red Sox Play by Play announcer Dave O’Brien joins Sherm and Sam on this edition of the Sports Forum.
The topic is the upcoming baseball season and Daves take on the 2022 Red Sox.
The guys discuss the starting line-up…the pitching rotation and the rest of the competition in the American League East.
Dave also shares his remembrances of working with Jerry Remy and looks ahead to covering the Sox with his new broadcast partners that include Dennis Eckersley and Kevin Youkilis.
In this edition of the SSF the topic is UNH Spring Football at Wildcat Stadium.
Sherm and Sam are joined by Mike Murphy, UNH Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Communications.
Mike gives a wrap up of winter Wildcat sports and previews the 2022 football team under the new head coach Rick Santos which holds their spring contest Thursday 4/14 at 7pm.
The event is free and open to the public.
"The Two Minute Drill" focuses on a classic high school basketball matchup 25 years ago- Concord/Manchester Central with play by play from Sam Bruno
Check out Mike Murphy’s UNH “Wildcast“ podcast on all major platforms.
KJ Cardinal of Ball603.com is the special guest on this edition of the Seacoast Sports Forum.
Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno talk to KJ about his sports photography business Ball603 and their new magazine THE SEASON which commemorates the 2021-22 NHIAA State Championships for all teams involved in the tournament.
Great action shots and 4K video representing schoolboy and schoolgirl basketball here in the Granite State at Ball603.com.
Sherm wraps the rest of the weeks sports news during the 2 Minute Drill.
In this edition of the SSF Sherm and Sam are joined by Roger Brown of the Union-Leader and they evaluate the new MLB contract and the effects on the future of baseball….NCAA “March Madness” revealing their bracket picks and wrap up the program discussing the “un-retired” Tom Brady.
Join the SSF Fantasy baseball league by contacting us atseacoastsportsforum@yahoo.com
On this edition of the SSF Sherm Chester is joined by “Coach” Bill Taylor and Roger Brown of the Union-Leader.
The team reviews the N.H. Division 1 & 2 boys and girls championships for 2022.
Topics on the table also include upcoming changes to the Div 1 football schedule for the upcoming fall season…and the Coach gives his report on the kickoff of the NASCAR season with the Daytona 500 and the new generation of race cars this year.
A six time consecutive state tourney champion is acknowledged during the 2 Minute Drill.
Make sure to checkout Roger Brown’s websites
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NHFootballReport.co
The winter sports championship season gets underway in the Granite State.
Sherm and Sam are joined by special guest host Coach Jim Tufts and discuss the Olympics and the schoolboy hockey season as well as the UNH Wildcats and the Boston Bruins.
A Super Bowl recap by the team and the 2 Minute Drill round out this edition of the SSF.
In this special SB LVI edition the SSF Team gives their predictions for the Sunday matchup between the Bengals and the Rams as well as their choices for food and snacks for “The Big Game”.
Roger Brown discusses upcoming changes for D-1 schoolboy football in N.H. and the “Coach” Bill Taylor gives his take on the start of the NASCAR season as well.
Don’t forget to watch the companion video version of this podcast which features special recipes from nationally known chef Denise Landis of The Cooks Cook website.
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Tom Brady’s retirement from the NFL is the lead topic on this edition of the Forum.
Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno discuss Tom’s decision and the future for TB12.
Also on the table David Ortiz’s election to Cooperstown and the Hall of Fame also the NHIAA upcoming high school basketball tournament action.
During the “Two Minute Drill “ we feature a Hall of Fame coaches feelings about Tom Brady’s career…Sam’s take on the MLB lockout impasse and Sherm gives his review of TOM BRADY-MAN IN THE ARENA documentary series on ESPN+
Sherm, Sam and Coach in this edition of the SSF discuss the upcoming schoolboy basketball playoff picture…COVID’s effect on the high school hockey season…David Ortiz heading to Cooperstown and the guys review four of the most exciting NFL playoff contests in recent history and predict their Super Bowl matchups.
David Ortiz was voted into Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Ortiz on his first year of eligibility was voted in to the HOF with 77.9 per cent of the vote.
Congratulations to “Big Papi” from all of us at the SSF.
We kick off the 2022 podcast season with a special edition of the SSF.
Sherm Chester and Roger Brown have MLB broadcaster Tim Neverett as their guest talking about his book COVID CURVEBALL, Tims journal of the 2020 championship season of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Tim, a native of Nashua talks about growing up and playing baseball here in N.H. as well as his time as an announcer on the Red Sox radio network.
Tim was inspired to write about challenges of broadcasting the 2020 season while on a hike in the White Mountains. with his wife Jess and their dog Reggie.
Just some of the topics up for discussion…Tim’s take on two iconic ballparks…Fenway and Dodger Stadium…Mookie Betts…Dave Roberts and Tim's thoughts on broadcast legends Vin Scully, Bob Uecker and Jerry Remy.
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The winter sports season is officially underway in the Granite State.
Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown of the Union-Leader talking about the start of the basketball season and the teams in contention. Sherm and Roger also discuss the accelerated schedule for this season and the potential effects on the playoffs in February. The guys wrap up with a look at the coaching changes for the UNH Wildcat football program as well as the effects of realignment on the NHIAA Division 1 high school football schedule in 2022.
Coaching legend Sean McDonnell announces his retirement after a 23 year career at the helm of the team and UNH football Hall of Fame quarterback Rick Santos is named his replacement as the 20th head coach of the Wildcat program.
Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno are joined by UNH’s Mike Murphy to recap the events of the past week including the announced retirement of UNH Athletic Director Marty Scarano as well as the appearance of the Wildcat men’s soccer team in the NCAA Tournament
The hosts also look ahead to the busy schedule for the winter UNH Wildcat sports programs.
Holidays mean family gatherings and that’s what we did….brought together two brothers that have had successful athletic careers here in Seacoast New Hampshire and are now expanding their horizons….Josh and Cody Morissette are our guests in this special edition of the SSF….
Later in the episode the guys are joined by another special guest who reflects on the young men and their personal development over the years…their Dad…Dave Morissette.
Join host Sherm Chester for a Holiday Edition of the Seacoast Sports Forum
The Granite State Division-1 Football title is up for grabs.
The Winnacunnet Warriors are shooting for an undefeated season going into the NHIAA Championship game against the Londonderry Lancers
Sherm Chester is joined by Coach Jim Tufts and Jay Pinsonnault senior sports writer for Seacoastonline.com where they discuss the Warriors road to the big dance including their semi-final win over seacoast rival the Exeter Bluehawks.
Coach Tufts reviews the UNH Wildcat men’s soccer teams successful regular season and looks ahead to the upcoming NCAA Tournament and the Wildcats draw in the brackets (audio clip courtesy of UNH Wildcat Productions /NCAA.com)
Jay announces the seacoast high school students who signed college letters of intent including Exeter’s Josh Morrisette
The guys also cover the latest news on the Bruins, Patriots, and Red Sox in this edition of the SSF.
It’s Football Playoff Time for the State of New Hampshire
In this edition of the SSF Sherm and Sam are joined by Roger Brown of the NHFootballReport.com and the Union-Leader discussing all the NHIAA Divisional playoff teams.
The guys talk about the World Series outcome and wrap up with a tribute to Boston Red Sox announcer “The RemDawg” Jerry Remy.
Comedian Jimmy Dunn joins Host Sherm Chester on this special edition of the SSF.
Jimmy talks about the recent Hampton Beach Comedy Festival....Olympic Surfing….teaching NASCAR’s Brad Kezlowski how to make the ultimate lobster roll…The Jeopardy “Sweepstakes”….Ted Lasso’s Emmy Award success….Tom Bradys return to Foxboro and Jimmy’s “Stone Cold Lock of the Week”
The Two Boston Guys podcast featuring Jimmy and Tony V will be making a special appearance at The Rex Theater in Manchester on October 15th.
The fall sports season is well underway and hosts Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno are joined by Jeff Collins, Executive Director of the NHIAA on this edition of the SSF.
Jeff gives an update on the state of sports activity throughout the Granite State and the challenges of COVID and the 2021 season.
NHIAA approved tournament dates and potential sites are discussed.
Sherm and Jeff discuss the organizations website which has many educational and support resources for coaches, players and parents as well. The on going need for officials in all sports is a topic of importance.
During the Two Minute Drill the Red Sox playoff drive and the NFL debut of Exeter’s Hunter Long are reviewed.
Mike Murphy, the UNH Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Communications joins host Sherm Chester to take a comprehensive look at all the Wildcat sports programs for Fall 2021 in Durham.
The Wildcat Football team gets back onto the field after a curtailed spring campaign looking for a solid fall season and a return to the FCS championship tournament.
Mike also reviews the upcoming season for the Wildcat Soccer, Field Hockey and Cross Country teams and their standout players.
Sherm and Mike discuss the UNH WILDCAST. podcast and Mike’s experience broadcasting Wildcat sports and his mentor, N.H. broadcast legend Jim Jeannotte.
We get ready to tee up the football and talk about the upcoming season on this edition of the SSF.
Sherm Chester, Sam Bruno and “Coach” Bill Taylor are joined by Roger Brown, sports editor of The Union-Leader and NHFootballReport.com
Practice sessions and scrimmages for N.H. schools are in full gear and Roger breaks down the NHIAA divisions and contenders.
The UNH Wildcats are also getting set for a comeback season on the gridiron. The hosts discuss the recent Media Day in Durham.
During the “Two Minute Drill” Sam and Coach pay tribute to former Exeter Bluehawk and NHIAA Hall of Fame Coach Fran Addorisio
On this edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester is joined by Sam Rollick of GraniteBats.com
Sam shows the technique of turning a baseball bat and presents Sherm with the finished product…a custom Seacoast Sports Forum trophy bat.
You can see the process by clicking the following link.
https://youtu.be/9NWAKDsczW8
The science of hitting and the specifics of matching a batter to bat are discussed as well as Sam’s love of the game and his feelings for two former teammates Ben Malgeri and Cody Morissette both heading to Major League Baseball….Ben to the Detroit Tigers and Cody to the Miami Marlins.
Check out Sam Rollicks product line at GraniteBats.com
The summer rolls on and the Seacoast Sports Forum team…Sam, Sherm and Coach catch up on the latest headlines…
Exeter’s Cody Morissette drafted by the Miami Marlins…
The end of the NHL and NBA seasons…
Major League Baseball's All-Star Game..
The Red Sox report card at mid season…
The Patriots open training camp….
The USA Today Seacoast Sports Awards…
A recap of the NASCAR action at NHMS…
and the Olympics in Tokyo are all discussed in this edition of the SSF
Running is the topic in this special Olympics edition of the Seacoast Sports Forum.
Sherm Chester is joined by guest host Bob Glowacky of Exeter TV and Steve Burris, former Exeter High track coach and running industry veteran consultant in the field of footwear creation.
Steve and Bob share their love of competitive and recreational running and Steve shares his expertise in development and selection of the proper running shoes.
The NIKE Air “Exeter Edition” running shoe is featured in Bob’s interview with Bert Freedman, owner of George and Phillips Sporting Goods in Exeter N.H.
We wrap up talking about the U.S. Olympic competitors including UNH alum Elle Purrier in the Tokyo Olympics.
If you are a runner this show is for you.
On this edition of the Forum Scott Bleakly is the special guest discussing the upcoming “Three States Unite to Battle ALS” baseball event July 16 at Hadlock Field in Portland.
The coach of the Northeast Tides of the North Shore Baseball League is an organizer for the event supporting the foundation set up in memory of the late Peter Frates, Boston College and Lexington Blue Sox standout player.
Also in this episode host Sherm Chester interviews former Exeter Bluehawk and current Tides pitcher Bobby Cliche, who talks about his days as a part of the back to back Division 1 state championships with the Bluehawks as well as his conditioning to stay focused as a member of the Tides in preparation for his return to college ball in the fall of this year.
Hosts Sam Bruno and Sherm Chester also discuss the impact of the new "foreign substance" rule on Major League Baseball pitchers.
“Gentlemen start your engines…”
On this edition of the Forum “Coach” Bill Taylor interviews David McGrath the Executive Vice President and General Manager of N.H. Motor Speedway about all the upcoming events at the “Magic Mile” including NASCAR’s Foxwoods Casino 301 in July.
They also discuss NHMS’s participation in the recent Granite State pandemic vaccination campaign and other functions at the facility.
Coach T does a great job hosting one of the most informative and entertaining installments of the SSF.
Exeter New Hampshire's Cody Morissette is the special guest on this edition of the Seacoast Sports Forum.
The Bluehawk and Boston College Eagle baseball standout is anticipating his selection in the upcoming Major League Baseball draft in July.
Cody reflects on his college career as well as his days a a three sport all star at Exeter High with hosts Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno.
Also, Sherm has a special Memorial Day message as part of his "Two Minute Drill"
The Seacoast Sports Forum team celebrates a broadcast milestone their 50th edition.
Hosts Sherm Chester, Sam Bruno and “Coach”Bill Taylor discuss the state of high school sports throughout New Hampshire with Jeff Collins, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association.
The major topics on the table include the positive and safe handling of schedules and co-ordination of teams and officials participating in various sports during the past 18 months of pandemic conditions.
Sam, Coach and Sherm also pick out the highlights of the first 50 episodes of the Forum.
Roger Brown from the Union-Leader is the special guest on this O.T. edition of the SSF.
Roger and host Sherm Chester discuss the drafting of Exeter’s Hunter Long by the Miami Dolphins in the recent NFL Draft and highlights of the Joe Yukica sports banquet which acknowledges the best schoolboy football players in the Granite State.
The complete list of players can be found on NHFootballReport.com
The guys shift gears to baseball for talk about the start of the N.H. Fishercats minor league season and wrap up with an around the horn discussion of schoolboy baseball and the standout players in N.H.
For team reports check out NHHardball.com
Coach Jim Tufts is our special guest on this edition of the Forum.
Jim joins hosts Sam Bruno and Sherm Chester in an open discussion of the sports scene.
Coach Tufts recaps the UNH Wildcat soccer season and talks about senior captain Jake Gould from Exeter. He also gives his analysis of the Bruins and the upcoming NHL playoffs.
The discussion also includes Hunter Long’s selection in the NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins...ways to speed up Major League Baseball games...Sam’s take on the Kentucky Derby and Jim’s thumbnail description of lacrosse from an officials perspective.
The Seacoast Sports Forum featuring future NFL tight end Hunter Long.
The Exeter N.H. resident is a highly respected athlete who starred as a Bluehawk as well as standout at Boston College.
Hosts Sherm Chester, Sam Bruno, and Roger Brown of NHFootballReport.com talk to Hunter about his feelings about joining the ranks of the NFL and reflecting on how the coaches at Exeter, Deerfield and B.C. helped shape his playing skills.
Hunter also gives advice to young athletes aspiring to make it to the professional leagues.
In this edition of the Seacoast Sports Forum our special guest is Sam Rollick, owner and creative force at Granite Bats.com
Sam is an artisan who creates custom wooden baseball bats at his shop located in Exeter N.H.
Forum hosts Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno talk with Rollick about the ins and outs of the process of wooden bat turning and he explains how to chose the right stick.
The guys wrap up with a quick round of factoids about the history of baseball bats and some of the great MLB stars that used them.
Check out the line of custom products at GraniteBats.com
Hosts Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno are joined in this edition of the Forum by Mike Murphy, UNH Communications and Marketing Director
They discuss the decision of UNH Athletics to suspend the spring Wildcat football season as well as the effects COVID had in the various sports programs during the 2020-21 season.
Mike gives an update on the “603 Challenge” at UNH which benefits various athletic and academic programs at the university.
The hosts also discuss UNH hockey standout and future NHL star Angus Crookshank and wrap up the session looking ahead to the upcoming fall Wildcat football schedule.
PLAY BALL !!
It’s officially spring on the calendar and time for the baseball season to get underway.
Hosts Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno are joined by Roger Brown of the Union-Leader and NH Hardball.com to discuss the Red Sox and the MLB season as well as spring schoolboy baseball in the Granite State and the upcoming MLB draft and Exeter N.H. prospect and Boston College standout Cody Morrissette.
Checkout all the news of Granite State football on Roger Brown's website NH Football Report.com
Hosts Sherm Chester, Sam Bruno and “Coach” Bill Taylor make their “Sweet Sixteen” predictions for the NCAA tourney.
Spring sports in seacoast New Hampshire will be getting underway and the NHIAA announces how the playoffs will be handled.
The guys discuss Exeter High School and Boston College football standout Hunter Long and his prospects in the upcoming NFL draft. Hunter is acknowledged as the best collegiate tight end in America.
Sam shares memories of an interview he had with "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler. The “Coach” reviews the new parity in NASCAR and Sherm talks about the upcoming Forum fantasy baseball season.
Hosts Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno fill out their March Madness brackets for bragging rights.
The guys also discuss headlines about the Red Sox newest part owner, the Patriots spending spree, the new 113 billion dollar NFL television contract and wrap up with a tribute to a longtime Boston Marathoner.
Wrapping up winter sports and onto spring with Roger Brown, sports reporter for the Union-Leader and NHHardball.com and NHFootballReport.com.
Joining Sherm Chester and Roger is "Coach" Bill Taylor discussing high school basketball, Covid protocols, and the Coach’s take on the New England sports teams and NASCAR.
Also in this edition Fantasy baseball season is underway and listeners are invited to join in the Seacoast Sports Forum league.
March is National Athletic Trainer month and our special guest is Heidi Kirby, Athletic Trainer at Exeter High School in seacoast New Hampshire.
Host Sherm Chester discusses with Heidi her 20 years as the Bluehawks athletic trainer and some of the challenges she has faced keeping student athletes active in their various sports.
They also review important safety and health protocols that are observed by NHIAA schools.
Also a special tribute to a legendary seacoast basketball coach Danny Parr featured in this edition of the Seacoast Sports Forum.
Seacoast Sports Forum host Sam Bruno talks UNH Wildcat Sports with Mike Murphy, Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Communications.
Sam and Mike discuss the upcoming tournament games for the winter sports teams as well as mens and women's soccer and the unique spring football season for Coach Sean McDonnell and the Wildcats.
Topic also include how pandemic protocols have had an effect on sports schedules and event attendance and how to stay tuned into the Wildcats through social media and outlets like NBC Sports-Boston, ESPN and NESN.
It's time for major league baseball spring training and who better to talk about the upcoming season with hosts Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno than the Voice of the Red Sox...Dave O'Brien.
They discuss remote broadcasting of the games, the return of Alex Cora as manager, new additions to the Sox lineup, retirement of Dustin Pedroia, the passing of MLB legends and ways to improve the game of hardball.
Host Sherm Chester is joined by comedian Jimmy Dunn where they recap Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers victory in Super Bowl LV.
The guys talk about the commercials, the halftime entertainment and the streaker who reached the end zone before the Chiefs.
SSF Hosts Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno talk about safety protocols used during winter high school sports, the state of Major League Baseball and make their picks for Super Bowl LV.
Comedian Jimmy Dunn joins host Sherm Chester and starts the year 2021 0ff with some laughs on the Seacoast Sports Forum.
They discuss Jimmy's "Two Boston Guys" comedy special and podcast with Tony V, the New England sports scene, as well as classic cars, play sports Jeopardy and wrap up the conversation with Jimmy's love of surfing.