Susman on Sports

Michael Susman's special sports report on the Wahama and Point Pleasant Track Teams winning states over the weekend. 

Michael Susman talks with Coach Wes and some players after the Wahama Softball win that punched the ticket to the State Tourney!

Wahama Boys and Girls won at the Summersville Winter Classic, Michael Susman talked with the coaches and players. 

In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman recaps WVU’s win in the Backyard Brawl; featuring postgame interview content with Head Coach Rich Rodriguez, quarterback Nicco Marchiol, running back Tye Edwards, and defensive back Darrian Lewis. We breakdown Herbert Hoover’s 15-14 win Friday night over the Nitro Wildcats. And its Friday night lights in the last segment as well, with friend of t...

Michael Susman brings you a postgame recap from Eastern’s 23-19 victory Saturday night over Meigs. He interviews Eastern players Ethan Edwards and Brogan Spencer; along with Eagles Head Coach Jason Jackson.

In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman recaps action from the first two rounds of the TBT, featuring postgame sound with players and coaches from Herd That and Best Virginia. March Madness hero Jack Gohlke joins the show as well to talk about his magical performance in Oakland’s 2024 NCAA tournament upset over Kentucky. We talk to former North Carolina hoops standout J.P Tokoto as wel...

Burning Couches and Cats in the House  In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman reacts to Rich Rodriguez’s appearance at Big 12 Media Day and previews the upcoming WVU football season. Wahama Head Football Coach James Toth and Winfield Head Coach Eddie Smolder join the show for some preseason Friday night lights talk.  We also catch up with Point Pleasant Basketball Coach Josh Williams....

In this episode of Susman on Sports, we lead off with a reaction to the Memphis Grizzlies drafting WVU Guard Javon Small. Michael Susman will also discuss Wren Baker’s recent comments about the sketchy departure of Darian Devries. Point Pleasant Head Soccer Coach Chip Wood joins the show. We rank the top 5 most difficult sports in order.

This week’s show highlights the First Annual Susman on Sports Awards from the past year of High School Sports! We also talk about the best sports foods and provide a little advice on hot cheese! Susman on Sports Awards Winners 1.   Best Play – Kellon Schmidt (Hurricane High School – Sr.)  Bicycle Kick vs. GW on 9/24   2.   Coach of the Year – Kenny Church (Ritchie County Boys Basketball)   3.   Be...

North – South Hoops and Hurricane Manager Brian Sutphin   In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman recaps the North-South All-Star Boys and Girls basketball games. Hurricane High Head Baseball Coach Bryan Sutphin calls in to talk about the Redskins’ State Championship run. We get out the tissues and diapers for the top 5 biggest cry-babies in sports. Porch Session’s Blain Smith joins th...

WV State Baseball Tournament Recap   In this episode of Susman on Sports, we bring you postgame interviews from the WV state baseball tournament, featuring players and coaches from the four championship teams (East Hardy, Wheeling Central, Ripley, and Hurricane)   The Susman on Sports top 5 list returns, as Michael Susman ranks his biggest pet peeves.   We finish in the last with newly named Waham...

In this episode of Susman on Sports from June 2, 2025, Michael Susman breaks down several games from the WV state softball tournament featuring postgame sound with players and coaches.  Also, we look ahead to this week’s state baseball tournament. Point Pleasant Head football coach Jamie Higginbotham stops by to discuss his plans for the Black Knight program. Eastern head baseball coach Chris Stew...

Highlights and Sounds from the WV State Track Meet, Some Football Talk & Winfield Baseball Coach Will Isaacs   In this episode of Susman on Sports, we bring you some of the sounds and highlights from this weekend’s WV State Track and Field Meet in Charleston.   Ripley High head football coach Ryan Simon calls in to talk about the upcoming season for Viking football.   We hear from Morgantown H...

The Curious Case of Pete Rose and High School Baseball MAY-Hem   I n this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman breaks down the news that Pete Rose is now eligible for the hall of fame.   Point Pleasant head baseball coach Andrew Blain calls-in for an interview on his top seeded Black Knights.   Man Skipper Mike Crosby joins the program as well. We also have postgame reports from the Hillbil...

Quad A Baseball Playoff Preview & a Conversation with New Saint Albans Head Boys Basketball Coach Allen Osborne   In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman previews the Quad A baseball playoffs, featuring an interview with Spring Mills Head Coach Brad Barrett. Blain Smith stops by to discuss the firing of Derek Shelton as the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Newly named Saint Alban...

Bring Back WVU vs Marshall! & Christian Spears out as Herd AD, and the Life and Legacy of Bevo Francis   In this episode of Susman on Sports Michael Susman presents his argument for bringing back the WVU-Marshall series in football and basketball. WSAZ-TV Sports Director Keith Morehouse calls in to discuss the news that Marshall will not be renewing the contract of Athletic Director Christian...

The White Falcons win the LKC Championship!   In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman gives a postgame recap from Wahama’s 1-0 victory over Saint Marys in Friday’s LKC championship game.   WVGA Junior Golf director Lucas Ware calls in to talk about the impact of the Calloway Tour.   The owner of the WV leviathan semi-pro football team Derek Villarico joins the program as well to discus...

Rant of the week, Art of the Ejection, and Bobby Shields   On this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman gives his thoughts regarding the West Virginia State Golf tournament remaining at Oglebay Resort. We take a deep dive into the art of baseball manager ejections with a real-life example from GW’s 4-3-win Saturday over Saint Albans. Prep baseball round up as well! (Featuring Wheeling Park...

In this episode of Susman on Sports, we talk to Spring Valley Athletic Director Tim George about the vote from the WVSSAC Board of Control to use straight up enrollment numbers to decide classifications. Charleston Catholic AD Jake Nelson joins us to talk about the future of Irish Sports as it pertains to playing up to class AA.  We do a prep baseball round up, highlighting  some of the best pitch...

In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman gives his main takeaways from WVU Men’s basketball coach R oss Hodge’s introductory presser. WVMetroNews reporter Greg Carey joins us for a first- hand account. Our high school spotlight is with the George Washington baseball team, who knocked off Woodrow Wilson 3-1 last week.   Chris Stewart of “ The Coaching Life ” podcast joins the show as wel...

In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman opens with a monologue, delving into the hiring of Ross Hodge as WVU’s next head basketball coach. Bridgeport boys’ hoops coach Dave Marshall joins the program to talk about the Indians’ Championship run and leading West Virginia in the BACF all-star game.   The Voice of Mountaineer Baseball Andrew Caridi joins the program to discuss WVU’s early...

In this episode of Susman on Sports , Michael Susman breaks down the deceitful departure of Darian DeVries. Michael talks with Greg Carey from WVMetroNews.  We give you recaps with all four of the WV boys basketball state championships.  We’re rounding third heading for home in the last two segments, as we have a postgame recap from the South Charleston baseball team’s 6-1 win over Huntington, fea...

The Deceit of DeVries – How Mountaineer Nation Got Played  In this Episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman delves into the deceitful departure of Darian  DeVries' departure from the WVU program with Greg Carey of WVMetroNews. We have postgame sound from Nitro’s 48-45 quarterfinal win over Ripley at the State Tournament.  And in the last segmet, we preview the start of High School Softball seas...

The Best Things I Saw at the WV High School Girls Basketball State tournament so far!   In this week’s episode of Susman on Sports , we highlight the best moments from the early part of the WV High School Girls basketball tournament (featuring postgame sound with Grafton, CCHS, and Nitro ). We also talk with prep basketball lifer Chris Wade and referee Stephanie Broker ; who was part of the first...