The Bill Chaves Podcast

This week, Bill and Alex discuss the start of another school year at UND and detail the opening week of competition for soccer, volleyball, and football. On the B-Side, Spurs are keeping Harry Kane – maybe – while Bill pines for a Red Sox-Yankees one-game playoff this October.

In the first episode of Year 4 of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex are joined by associate AD Kyle Doperalski to explain the department’s new virtual ticketing system and to detail the search for UND’s new head XC/T&F coach. On the B-Side, the guys talk Summer Olympics, complicated soccer transfers, and the problems with the suddenly struggling Red Sox.

In the second pod of a fast-moving summer, Bill and Alex go in-depth on what the NCAA’s new name, image, and likeness ruling means for UND athletes. On the B-Side, summer soccer tournaments in Europe and South America dramatically conclude, Spurs (finally) have a new manager, and the Red Sox (maybe?) hit the jackpot in the MLB Draft.

In the first of three episodes this summer, Bill and Alex check in on the latest news around UND Athletics and the NCAA, including a chat on the Alston Case ruling, what’s next for potential NIL legislation, and much more. On the B-Side, baseball’s “sticky” problem gets worse, prospective managers keep swiping left on Spurs, and the Euros continue to offer great summer entertainment.

In the final pod of the school year, Bill and Alex recap a pair of Summit League spring championships before looking back at the unforgettable academic year that was 2020-21. On the B-Side, the Red Sox are back, the Twins and Spurs are d-o-n-e, and the FA Cup and goalie goals are still magical.

This week, Bill and Alex recap UND football’s dominant FCS playoff victory over Missouri State, preview this Sunday’s quarterfinal clash at James Madison, and check in on golf, tennis, track, and more! On the B-Side, Bill laments over Spurs’ European Super League disaster, the Mourinho sacking, and a heartbreaking League Cup final.

This week, Bill and Alex look ahead to the resumption of UND’s football season and talk spring sports, college hockey playoff formats, and more! On the B-Side, Alex Cora’s Red Sox show signs of promise…while Jose Mourinho’s Spurs take a different approach.

This week, Bill and Alex go in-depth on the longest hockey game in UND/NCAA Tournament history before discussing UND Football’s pause, checking in on spring sports, and breaking down a transfer portal bursting at the seams. Then on the B-Side, get ready for guarded optimism regarding the new-look Red Sox and the same-ol’ Spurs.

This week, Bill and Alex reflect on the NCHC Frozen Faceoff, preview UND Football’s trip to Fargo, celebrate the Fighting Hawks’ cross country success, and much more! Sadly, there’s no B-Side this week, meaning you’ve been spared a 30-minute conversation on the Erik Lamela Experience and Bill Belichick’s sudden desire to spend everyone’s stimulus money.

This week, Bill and Alex talk about Fritz Pollard, Jr. before recapping all the comings and goings in UND Athletics, including a Penrose Cup win in hockey, a tremendous start for football, and a preview of the Summit League Basketball Championships. Then on the B-Side, Spurs *might* be back, while replay continues to disappoint.

This week, Bill and Alex look back on a wild – and wildly successful – weekend in UND Athletics before previewing the start of North Dakota’s run in the MVFC and an upcoming Hawks-Mavs Rivalry Week to remember. Then on the B-Side, the two emote over the depressing turn of form at their respective English soccer clubs.

This week, Bill and Alex go long on recapping the multitude of UND teams in action this month, including hockey, hoops, volleyball, soccer, tennis, and the internationally popular indoor track and field squad. Then on the B-Side, Bill considers the future of Spurs under Jose Mourinho before making his Super Bowl prediction.

This week, Bill and Alex look back on the games, postponements, and cancelations that framed the start of 2021 for UND Athletics. Then on the B-Side, the trademarked *Magic of the FA Cup* gives us Spurs v. Marine.

This week, Bill and Alex reminisce about the NCHC Pod before discussing Covid postponements and the start of Summit League hoops with fans in attendance. Then on the B-Side, it’s a quick look at the Premier League’s festive season and MLB’s offseason of surprises.

This week, Bill and Alex check in on the state of UND Athletics at the end of a unique Fall semester, including thoughts on the NCHC Pod, the Dakota Showcase, and the status of in-person attendance at the Ralph, the Betty, and the Alerus Center. Then on the B-Side, it’s a preview of the latest Heinert-Chaves Derby and more of Bill’s lukewarm feelings towards the Steelers.

This week, Bill and Alex reflect on the highly-anticipated schedule releases for the NCHC and Summit League fall sports. On the B-Side, it’s all coming up Chaves, as the Steelers improve to 8-0, Spurs move within a point of first place, and Alex Cora returns to Boston.

This week, Bill and Alex discuss the NCHC Pod announcement, the framework for the Summit League basketball schedule, and the NCAA’s eligibility waiver for Winter sports athletes. On the B-Side, Spurs find new ways to collapse, the Steelers stay unbeaten, and Mookie Betts is still great…even in Dodger blue.

Bill and Alex return to break down the Missouri Valley Football Conference spring schedule release and discuss the NCAA’s November 25 start date for DI basketball. On a meaty B-Side, Bill runs rule over the 3-0 Steelers, the defeated Celtics, the canceled Red Sox, and the sad state of the handball rule in world soccer.

Bill and Alex are back to discuss the current state of college athletics, including a deep dive on the NCHC decision’s to delay the season’s start until late November. On the B-Side, Bill revels in the success of the Celtics and Steelers and tries – and fails – to be optimistic about Spurs’ poor start to the new EPL season.

With the school year now underway, Bill and Alex continue the conversation regarding the status of Fall and Winter sports and how UND Athletics is handling the pandemic with students on campus. On the B-Side, Bill expresses his feelings on the Steelers and Tottenham Hotspur as new pro seasons near their start.

Bill and Alex are back to discuss the major season shift in college sports and try to answer the difficult questions of what comes next for the NCAA and UND Athletics. On the B-Side, the two fix Bubble NHL playoff overtime and chat about UEFA Champions League soccer and the sad, sad Red Sox.

A new month brings another loaded conversation with Bill and Alex, as the two discuss the state of college sports and COVID-19 on the eve of the Fall season. On the B-Side, baseball, hoops and hockey are all coming back, while the Summer of Soccer nears a dramatic conclusion.

After a busy month, Bill and Alex are back with the latest on UND Athletics’ approach to resuming activities amidst the coronavirus pandemic. On the B-Side, the guys discuss the return of Premier League soccer and get frustrated with Major League Baseball...again.

After a brief sabbatical, Bill and Alex return to discuss the positive news from last week’s NCAA Council meetings before applauding the graduating classes of 2020 and the latest UND Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. On the B-Side, the “B” stands for “Bundesliga”.

After a short sabbatical, Bill and Alex are back to discuss news and notes from the latest NCAA Council meetings as well as the state of sports’ potential return to action. On the B-Side, the NFL Draft thrives in living rooms across America, while professional soccer is closing in on a restart…if you live in Germany.