The Drive with Paul Swann

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann , Steve Jecewiz, Post-Graduate Boys Basketball Coach at Combine Academy, joins the show at 5:15 PM. He'll discuss Erich Harding, a 6’10” incoming freshman set to play for Marshall basketball.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Ryan Crisp, Associate Athletics Director for Annual Giving, Ticket Sales, and Fan Engagement, discusses the launch of HerdZone+. This new streaming service offers exclusive Marshall Athletics content, including the behind-the-scenes series "Herd Knocks," comparable to the NFL's "Hard Knocks." 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann , Marshall tennis coach John Mercer joins the show at 5:15 pm to discuss the addition of former Kentucky standout and ITA All-American JJ Mercer to the Marshall tennis staff. JJ, who is also the son of head coach John Mercer, brings a wealth of experience and talent to the team. 

Paul Swann welcomes everyone back from the extended weekend with the sports of the day. 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Marshall Cross Country head coach Caleb Bowen joins the show to talk about the upcoming cross country season. Bowen also discusses his impressive finish in the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, where he completed the race in 19 hours and 2 minutes, placing 23rd against a field of the top elite athletes in the world.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann , Paul speaks with new Marshall men's basketball coach Cornelius Jackson about summer practices and preparation for the upcoming season.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann , Paul speaks with new Marshall women's basketball coach Juli Fulks about summer practices and preparation for the upcoming season

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul discusses the latest football scheduling news from Marshall and hosts Open Line Friday for your reactions.

Tonight on the program, we’ll hear from Keith Roberts, Director of Track and Field and Cross Country at Marshall University, about his first recruiting class. 

Tonight on The Drive with Paul Swann , Paul interviews Dave Rydell, President and Recruitment Officer of the River Cities Football Officials’ Association. They discuss recruitment for football officials. 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, former Marshall Women’s Basketball standout Abby Beeman joins Paul to discuss signing her first professional contract with Hamar-Thor Basketball in Iceland’s Zhee-Vah League.  

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul recaps the Coal Cats' win over the Sock Puppets and discusses Marshall fans' favorite Marshall football play.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul recaps last night's Tri-State Coal Cats loss to the Burlington Sock Puppets, including comments from Coal Cats manager Tommy Gregg. Paul also discusses where Marshall ranked in the ESPN.com Sun Belt Preview.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, the guest was Stevie Browning, a former standout guard for Marshall. Stevie discussed his new role as General Manager for The Thunder Trust, part of a multi-year partnership between Marshall University and Athlete Advantage to support Thundering Herd Athletics through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives.  (00:00) - Chapter 1 (08:21) - Chapter 2 (24:24) -...

Today's guest is David Price, the Executive Director of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC). David, a Boone County native, took on this role in July 2023 after nearly a decade as Superintendent of the Raleigh County Board of Education.

On today's episode of The Drive with Paul Swann , Jim Holland joins Paul to discuss his book "My Fortunate Detour." 

In today's episode of The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul talks with new Cabell Midland football coach John Ashworth.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann , Paul recaps last night's Tri-State Coal Cats win over the Greenville Flyboys at Jack Cook Field, including reactions from manager Tommy Gregg. Plus, Paul takes a look at the wish list of facility upgrades and improvements that Marshall University has planned for the athletic department.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul breaks down the reasons behind the contract extension for Marshall baseball coach Greg Beals. Plus, get your nightly look at Tri-State Coal Cats baseball. 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann , Marshall Athletic Director Christian Spears provides an update on the state of the athletic department and announces new contract extensions for Marshall men's soccer coach Chris Grassie and Marshall baseball coach Greg Beals. Paul also speaks with Marshall volleyball coach Ari Aganus about her upcoming season and the direction of the program. Additionally, Pau...

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann , Paul talks with Quincy Wilson, announced as the head coach for the University of Rio Grande's football team's revival. The former West Virginia University standout will lead the program's return to the field in Fall 2025. 

Paul Swann recaps the weekend in sports, including the first series win for the Tri-State Coal Cats. 

On today's episode of The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul discusses the latest ESPN NCAA Football Power Index and where the Marshall Thundering Herd ranks compared to other Sun Belt Conference schools. Plus, could you see corporate logos on the 50-yard line at a Marshall football game?

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul gets reactions from Tri-State Coal Cats manager Tommy Gregg following last night's homestead loss to the Pulaski River Turtles. Plus, he takes a look at how all the athletic programs fared in the Vic Bubas Cup standings, the Sun Belt Conference's annual all-sports championship trophy.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul speaks with Cabell Midland baseball coach Tracy Brumfield, whose Cabell Midland Knights won the Class AAA State Baseball Championship for the second straight year. Additionally, Paul recaps last night's action from the inaugural Coal Cats baseball game at Jack Cook Field.