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Nothing but hoops in this episode, except for the part where Byron recants his most wonderful Christmas as a kid by receiving the ultimate GI Joe toy that Jamey never got! The guys hand out first semester grades for the boys / girls 15th region teams. Also, the first set of RPI rankings have been released by the KHSAA. The guys break down the Floyd Central / Betsy Layne classic from last Friday ni...

Tonight Jamey welcomes an old friend and former coach, Kevin Tackett as special guest. Coach Tackett may be the best person to remind all of us that sports is "just a game". The guys discuss how "the game" got out of hand against Owsley County and Perry Central last Friday resulting in an assault charge and arrest of another law officer. Also, Kevin talks about how he felt coaching the Piarist Sch...

Episode 15 brings the return of Josh McKinney to the mic as he and Jamey reconnect with an old friend who's now in Russellville, who has some pretty good insight into those football Panthers as they prepare for the Pikeville Panthers in the Class A State Football Championship this Friday. The guys also recap the first few nights of high school basketball in the 58th district. How will the Floyd Ce...

Betsy Layne may be the greatest basketball tradition no one in the state knows about. Over 1,000 wins as a school. A state basketball championship. A storybook history with a strong local fanbase. This week our WMDJ sports guys visited "the hill" and the home of the defending 58th District boys basketball champion Betsy Layne Bobcats. Head Coach Derrick Newsome discusses the team's focus coming in...

Our Sound Off on Sports Podcast guys visited Floyd Central High School to preview the upcoming Boys Basketball season. Head coach Alan Joe Moore is excited to see his team take the next step up to not only compete, but challenge for the 58th District crown and get the Jaguars back in the regional tournament for the first time in 3 seasons. Moore touches on new additions to the team and how the one...

The Cincinnati Bearcats are not in the College Football Playoff because they're brand isn't strong enough. Yes, they're undefeated, but they're not the national brand that ESPN wants in the CFP. Is there a path for the Bearcats to crash the party? Should they be included? The guys join in on the national debate. Congratulations to the Floyd Central Jaguars Volleyball team on winning the 15th Regio...

This is the first of our In the Gym features as the guys sat down at Prestonsburg Fieldhouse with new boys basketball coach Casey Huff. Coach Huff says the first order of business is changing the culture for Blackcat basketball and work on the things you can control each game. He also gives us some insight on why he's so intense on the sideline and in practice. You'll also hear from some of the Bl...

When it comes to high school football, Paintsville is still Paintsville and Betsy Layne is still Betsy Layne. Same can be said about other district powers Belfry, Pikeville and Johnson Central. Will it ever change? Has Kentucky changed that perception in football? If you believe in moral victories, the Cats had one on Saturday at #1 Georgia, although some say it's still a loss, no matter how you s...

When it comes to sports, sometimes all you need is a puncher's chance. It's what could separate you from an opponent. Just a couple of players improving at a given position? A missed play here or there? Catching a break in a game? Does Betsy Layne have a puncher's chance on the road at rival Paintsville in their big district matchup? Also, the guys discuss the idea of consolidating football region...

Byron and Jamey discuss the concept of "playing the jersey" when an up-and-coming opponent faces the mystique of a traditional program. Why is it so hard for teams that are currently having great seasons to overcome bias in the media and with fans? Kentucky Wildcats facing bias after defeating Georgia. Also, the "tale of two bobbleheads" story...Urban Meyer and Blake Snell. And which will happen f...

The guys look back at the coaching career and legacy of Johnson Central head football coach Jim Matney, who passed away due to complications from COVID-19 this week. The guys talk with the public address voice of Johnson Central football, Kevin Conley, on the impact of Matney. The sign of a healthy football program is food in the press box? The guys explain... Also, Prestonsburg continues to roll...

Following last week's missing episode that no one will ever hear or watch, we follow up on our thoughts from the Prestonsburg vs. Floyd Central football rivalry that happened on Friday, Sept. 17th. Truly a rivalry renewed. Yes, we did an episode last week, but due to producer error (looking at Jamey) no sound was available! We kinda hint at what you missed and our apologies to our special guest th...

Topics by the numbers. 1 big thing about Morehead State and Kentucky basketball. 3 Floyd County High School football teams in review. Some of the guys go all-in on the Prestonsburg Blackcats winning this Friday against Powell County. Floyd Central vs. Coronaville this week and Betsy Layne is still undefeated. 22 games left for the Reds not to choke and miss the postseason. 367 reasons to like Will...

Friday night saw fire on the mountain as Betsy Layne football went to (2-0) on the season, but not without controversy. What will happen to Bobcats coach Jarredd Jarrell? Bishop Sycamore the greatest scandal of high school football and how it affects a local team. Kentucky Wildcat football kicks off this weekend. Is 7 wins a disappointment? Is 8 wins enough for the fanbase? Does Stoops leave for N...

Jeremy explains why he had to dress as a pirate for a school instructional video. Betsy Layne wins in coaching debut of Jarredd Jarrell. Positives from Floyd Central's opening week defeat. Will Belfry or Paintsville take a step back in 2021? KHSAA changes to COVID forfeits this season. Jamey wonders if a team that's COVID stopped isn't practicing off-site from school facilities. Greatest Show on P...

"Press Box Confessions" The guys come to us from the Floyd Central High School football field press box. Jamey, Jeremy and Josh recap the 2020 High School Football COVID-19 season and discuss what takeaways coaches can use for their teams moving forward. Betsy Layne has a new coach, while Floyd Central and Prestonsburg look to move up in their respective districts. They also make predictions for t...

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