Inside Furman Athletics

In the final IFA of the athletic year, Bob Richey joins Dan again to update Paladin fans on new players, new coaches, and timelines for the summer. Plus, good stuff on different paths to bringing rosters together in the portal era. Check it out!

This week on IFA, defensive coordinator Chad Byers joins Dan. Taking over for the departed Duane Vaughn, Chad talks about moving into the DC role, what his defense will look like, and how spring practice went. Plus, a fun recruiting story about Joshua Stoneking. Check it out!

This week on IFA, Dan is joined by women's lacrosse coach Gail Wallach. After losing a ton of experience last season, Wallach challenged her returners and newcomers with a ramped-up non-conference schedule. And after early growing pains, it paid off. The story, and preview of tonight's Big South tournament matchup with Radford, in this episode!

This week on IFA, men's golf coach Matt Davidson is Dan's guest. They talk about the challenges of scheduling, the mental aspect of golf, and what it will take to win next week's SoCon Tournament and gain the auto bit to the NCAAs.

This week on IFA, we talk women's tennis with HC Michelle Dasso. With six freshmen and a junior on the roster, Furman finished the SoCon regular season undefeated and heads into this weekend's conference tournament as the No. 1 seed. How? Michelle tells us!

Furman men's basketball coach Bob Richey joins Dan on a special edition of IFA. Paladin fans, take heart. Not only are things okay, they are exceptional. Coach talks navigating the current landscape of college athletics, and if Furman is poised for another great season. Spoiler alert: The answer is yes!

This week on IFA, AD Jason Donnelly joins Dan to talk about NIL, the transfer portal, and Furman's place in an ever-changing landscape. Spoiler alert - Furman is actually in a really good spot. Check it out!

Fresh off Furman's exciting run to the NCAA Tournament, senior Ben Vander Wal joins IFA this week to talk about the season, his career, and his future. How did the Paladins hold things together during a regular season riddled with injuries? Get that answer and more this week!

On this week's IFA, football coach Clay Hendrix joins Dan to talk about the offseason, coaching changes, spring practice, and more. All with the focus on getting better in preparation for the season opener on Aug. 29. Check it out!

This week on IFA, Furman men's tennis coach JJ Whitlinger sits down to talk about his young team's slow start to a very difficult non-conference schedule. But, he says, it's all designed to prepare his team for SoCon play. Check it out!

This week on IFA, Mary Beth Dennison's first season as Furman's softball coach has been defined by one word - patience. A young team, a new coach and staff, all working to trust each other and the process. And while the results haven't come yet, the progress is - slowly, but it's coming.

This week on IFA, Furman cross country/track assistant coach/recruiting coordinator Logan Roberts drops by to talk about the upcoming SoCon Indoor Championships this weekend at VMI. What are the goals? Listen and find out?

This week on IFA we visit with Furman women's golf coach Jeff Hull. His young, talented team hits the spring season with the goal of another SoCon championship and trip to the NCAAs. How they do it each year is a testament to the strength of the program. Check it out!

On this week's IFA, Furman AD Jason Donnelly joins Dan Scott to talk basketball, NIL, revenue sharing, the Furman Hall of Fame, football scheduling, and much more. Check it out!

This week on IFA, AD Jason Donnelly joins Dan Scott for his regular athletic department update. Included: Timmons opening, NCAA landscape and challenges for Furman, plus questions from fans. Enjoy!

Furman basketball coach Bob Richey joins us on this week's IFA. Among the discussion topics: Renovated Timmons, the changing landscape of college athletics, and a look at this year's team and early schedule. Enjoy!

This week on IFA, senior basketball player Ben Vander Wal looks ahead to the upcoming season, back at his career so far, and takes a deep dive into leadership. Check it out!

This week on IFA, Furman women's golf coach Jeff Hull joins Dan Scott to talk about his team's outlook. A consistent performer on the national stage, Hull talks about keeping his program there through consistent recruiting and development. Fun conversation this week!

This week on IFA, men's golf coach Matt Davidson joins Dan Scott to talk about the start to Furman's fall season. Two matches down, three to go before the break heading into spring. Upcoming - Furman's lone home event Oct. 18-19.

This week on IFA, Furman volleyball coach Michelle Young sits down with Dan Scott to talk about her team's 7-2 start to the 2025 season. Winners of five straight, the Paladins close out nonconference play this weekend. Check it out!

This week on IFA, women's cross country coach Rita Gary joins Dan Scott to talk about the upcoming one-and-only home meet for Furman - this weekend, at the Furman golf course. Can the Paladins win a 13th straight SoCon title? Check it out!

As Doug Allison begins his 31st and final year as Furman's soccer coach, there's no slowing down. The No. 20 Paladins have high expectations for 2025, and Allison does as well. A fun, wide-ranging conversation this week!

On this week's IFA, Furman women's soccer coach Andrew Burr joins Dan Scott to talk about the 2025 season - which is already underway. Picked 3rd in the SoCon preseason, what will it take to challenge for a championship? And how does Furman remain unique in the current NCAA environment?

With just under three weeks to go before the season opener with William & Mary, Dan Scott catches up with Furman football coach Clay Hendrix. Coming off an injury-riddled 3-8 season, optimism is high for 2025. But what will it take to return to the playoffs? LIsten and find out!

The new season of IFA kicks off this week with AD Jason Donnelly. Timmons Arena? House Settlement? Football and Basketball scheduling? Get all those answers and more!