The Drive with Paul Swann

Marshall interim athletic director Jeff O'Malley joins Paul Swann to talk about his new role as the head of the athletic department.  

What improvements do you want to see happen at Marshall.  Paul Swann has his list and he shares it with you.  Plus the news of the day for Friday, June 25, 2021.  The podcast will return on July 6, 2021. 

Kentucky is the latest state to push forward name, image, and likeness reform, Paul Swann has the latest and what it means for schools like Marshall.  

Paul Swann discusses the latest news from the NCAA on how the organization is going to deal with NIL laws, plus Jason Toy from MRN Radio joins Swann to talk about Jeff Gordon leaving Fox Sports for a daily role at Hendrick Motorsports.

Marshall volleyball coach Ari Aganus joins Paul Swann for this Tuesday, June 22, 2021 edition of The Drive with Paul Swann.  

The West Virginia Regional bracket at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center for The Basketball Tournament was announced today.  Former Marshall stand-out Jon Elmore joined Paul Swann to talk about Herd That, the Marshall alumni squad, finally getting to play in front of an in-state crowd.  

WCHS-TV Sports Director Mark Martin joins Paul Swann for a preview of the North-South All-Star Classic.  

Clifton Douglass, Conference USA Assistant Commissioner for Sports Services joins Paul Swann to talk about the addition of West Virginia University as an associate member for men's soccer in the league, then WVU Men's Soccer head coach Dan Stratford speaks with Swann about the move from the Mid-American Conference and what it means for his program.  Swann wraps up the program with a visit from Her...

The Drive with Paul Swann for Tuesday, June 15, 2021. 

Conference USA announced the addition of West Virginia University as an affiliate member for the sport of men’s soccer.  Marshall soccer coach Chris Grassie joins Paul Swann to talk about what that means for the league and the yearly rivalry game between Marshall and West Virginia.  

Paul Swann breaks down the College Football Playoff expansion plan and what it means for Marshall University.  

Paul Swann discusses the news about allegations from the son of former Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler of sexual abuse from a team doctor he experienced.  Matt Schembechler has called a press conference for Thursday to "set the record straight regarding his own abuse" and discuss his father's involvement.  

The Drive with Paul Swann for Tuesday, June 8, 2021. 

Tim Stephens from the (Huntington) Herald-Dispatch joins Paul Swann to speak about the passing of former Ironton High School and Marshall University football standout J.D. Cyrus.  Plus Tom Bragg from Herd247 joins Swann with a recruiting update.  

Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert today announced athletic director Mike Hamrick is stepping down on June 30 to assume the role of special assistant to the president for one year.  Patrick Farrell, Chairman of the Marshall Board of Governors released a statement on behalf of the Board of Governors stating there was not enough support from the Board of Governors to approve a new contract...

Marshall guard Taevion Kinsey joins Paul Swann on The Drive for Thursday, June 3, 2021. 

The Drive with Paul Swann for Wednesday, June 2, 2021. 

The Drive with Paul Swann for June 1, 2021. 

The Drive with Paul Swann for Friday, May 28, 2021. 

The Drive with Paul Swan for Thursday, May 27, 2021. 

Marshall head volleyball coach Ari Aganus joined Paul Swann to update him on all the latest news with the program, plus Swann had a conversation with Huntington High baseball coach John Dennison.  

West Virginia Game Changer founder Joe Boczek joined Paul Swann to talk about the upcoming event at the Greenbrier this week.  Several Thundering Herd representatives will be in attendance, including head men's soccer head coach Chris Grassie, head football coach Charles Huff, head men's basketball coach Dan D’Antoni, and head women's golf coach Brooke Burkhammer. 

Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SOJMC) Hall of Fame is welcoming five new members, including Marshall play-by-play announcer Steve Cotton and Mike Kirtner, the co-founder and president and CEO of Kindred Communications.  Chris Dickerson, president of the SOJMC Alumni Advisory Board, which handles the nomination process, joined Paul Swann to talk abo...

Marshall men's soccer head coach Chris Grassie has signed a new five-year deal that will pay him $375,750 annually.  Paul Swann has the details.   

Marshall women's basketball assistant coach Jenna Burdette and West Virginia Power Director of Marketing Jay Silverman join Paul Swann for the Thursday, May 20th edition of The Drive.