The Generals Redoubt

Coming off a 31-28 loss to Hampden-Sydney — a game where Washington and Lee scored 28 points, rushed for 245 yards, and trailed by as many as 17 before a fourth-quarter comeback fell short — the Generals sit at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in ODAC play, staring down a critical Week 8 road trip to Greensboro to face the Guilford Quakers. Host Thomas Wakefield breaks down how a second-half three-and-out, a k...

Coming off a heartbreaking 22-21 loss at Bridgewater — a game W&L led 14-0 and outgained the Eagles by nearly 150 yards — the Washington and Lee Generals return home to face the Hampden-Sydney Tigers in a pivotal Week 7 ODAC showdown. Host Thomas Wakefield breaks down how a fake punt, a disastrous interception return, and a Hail Mary with a two-point conversion flipped a game the Generals cont...

Fresh off their biggest win of the season — a 20-17 upset over No. 23 Randolph-Macon that snapped the Yellow Jackets' 34-game ODAC winning streak — the Washington and Lee Generals hit the road to face the Bridgewater Eagles in Week 6. Host Thomas Wakefield breaks down the statement victory over Randolph-Macon, from the 300-yard rushing performance to the 37-minute time of possession that flipped t...

Host Kamron Spivey sits down with former W&L Spectator staff Drew Thompson ('25) and Henry Haden ('25) to explore the history and impact of student journalism at Washington and Lee University. From the earliest student publication in 1848 to the founding of the Ring-Tum Phi and the rise of The Spectator, they trace how student reporting has shaped campus life for over 150 years. The conversati...

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Professor Lynn Uzzell joins The Generals Redoubt at Washington and Lee University to discuss her book Locke-ing & Un-Locke-ing the Declaration of Independence: An Introduction to Jefferson's Philosophy of Revolution . In conversation with student moderator Alex Kagan '27, Uzzell explores how Jefferson drew on — and bro...

In this episode of Founding Philosophies , host Kamron Spivey is joined by author Richard Lim to discuss his book Refusing a Crown: How George Washington Changed the World . They explore the often-overlooked period after the Revolutionary War when Washington navigated disgruntled soldiers, resistant civilian authorities, and calls to seize power as king — all while staying true to the fragile Amer...

Here's the description without individual player names: Generals Football Preview: Week 2 vs. Gettysburg Host Thomas Wakefield breaks down Washington and Lee's thrilling 13-7 overtime win over Wittenberg in the home opener, spotlighting standout performers on both sides of the ball. Then it's on to Week 2 — a preview of the Generals' road matchup against the Gettysburg Bullets, covering the Centen...

Thomas Wakefield previews Washington & Lee Generals Football's season opener against Wittenberg on Saturday, September 5th at Wilson Field, 1 PM. Get the full breakdown of last year's matchup, the new coaching staff on both sides, key matchups, players to watch, and the keys to a Generals win. This is the first episode of a new program. Please stay tuned for future releases!

Can we still build like the Founders did? On this episode of Founding Philosophies, Kamron Spivey talks with Rodney Mims Cook Jr. — chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts and president of the National Monuments Foundation — about restoring beauty to Washington, D.C., the new Triumphal Arch planned for Arlington National Cemetery, and his family's personal ties to Robert E. Lee's legacy. They...

In this final episode, host Thomas Wakefield turns the mic on himself, sharing his journey from Charlotte high school football to starting as a freshman offensive lineman at Washington and Lee — plus what the honor system, triple-option offense, and O-line brotherhood taught him along the way. #WashingtonAndLee #GeneralsOnTheMarch #WLFootball #CollegeFootball

Jack Clayton, sophomore offensive lineman and pre-med student at Washington and Lee, joins host Thomas Wakefield to talk about choosing D3 over D-I offers, balancing football with a pre-med course load, the tight-knit culture of the W&L football team, and life beyond the field—fraternity, pickup basketball, and even Dungeons & Dragons. He also reflects on mentors, leadership growth from fr...

In Episode 108, Thomas sits down with Tucker Washburn — sophomore defensive back and fourth-generation W&L legacy. Tucker shares how a late recruiting process brought him to Lexington, what freshman year on the Generals football team really looks like, and why the brotherhood and people at W&L make it all worth it. He also talks about his Business Administration major and the value of a li...

In Episode 6, Kamron sits down with John Beekman Youngblood — Class of 2027, newly elected EC President, and one of W&L's most passionate defenders of the Honor System. They cover everything from White Book amendments and rebuilding law school buy-in, to a spring term trip to Vegas, and John Beekman's plans for the Marine Corps and law school after graduation. A wide-ranging conversation about...

Cole Sheppard, junior defensive lineman and three-time W&L Scholar Athlete, joins Thomas Wakefield to talk about bouncing back from a freshman season-ending knee injury, stepping into a leadership role, and why the Generals' culture is trending toward a long-awaited playoff run. They also get into academics, Greek life, and the legendary W&L alumni network.

In this episode of General Lee Speaking , host Kamron Spivey sits down with W&L sophomore Louisa Rudolph to explore the Franklin Society — a literary debate society founded in Lexington around 1800 that counted Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Governor John Letcher among its members. They trace the society's evolution from informal candlelit gatherings to a cornerstone of civic life in Ro...

Austin Halterman only picked up hammer and weight throw three months before graduating high school — and walked onto the W&L track team anyway. In this episode, he talks with host Thomas Wakefield about his unlikely journey, what it's like competing in one of college track's most niche events, and why W&L felt like home from the very first tour. Austin also shares fascinating finds from th...

Washington & Lee's Honor System is on life support — and a Class of 2022 alum is sounding the alarm. In Episode 5 of On My Honor , host Kamron Spivey sits down with Iain MacLeod, who grew up steeped in W&L's Honor System through his alma mater — only to discover as a student that its foundational principles had quietly disappeared from the White Book. Through original archival research, Ia...

Jack Camp, W&L cross country and track athlete, joins host Thomas Wakefield to talk recruiting, the academic grind, and how a canceled flight made the college decision easy. From a first regional title in 33 years to accidentally falling in love with Ancient Greek, Jack's first year at W&L has been anything but predictable. Generals on the March — telling the athletic story of Washington a...

In Episode 103 of Generals on the March, host Thomas Wakefield sits down with freshman long jumper Mason Mandis. They cover his decision to choose W&L over D1 offers, a standout first indoor season, the grind of balancing college athletics and academics, an unexpected passion for Latin, and finding brotherhood through the fraternity scene. A great listen for anyone curious about the D3 athlete...

In Episode 103 of Generals on the March, host Thomas Wakefield sits down with Mary Schleusner — three-time All-American, Division III National Player of the Year, and the all-time record holder for rebounds and double-doubles in D3 women's basketball. Mary reflects on why she chose W&L, why she stayed, and how she helped transform the Generals' program into a national contender. From a 31-1 se...

What did the Founders really mean when they wrote "All men are created equal"? In Episode 2 of Founding Philosophies , Kamron Spivey sits down with David Gowdy of the George Washington Center for Constitutional Studies to explore one of the most debated phrases in American history. They trace the idea from John Locke to Jefferson's original draft of the Declaration, examine the compromises that sh...

In Episode 2 of Generals on the March, host Thomas Wakefield sits down with Dr. Neely Young — Class of 1966, W&L historian, and grandson of Cy Young, widely considered the greatest athlete in university history. Dr. Young unpacks W&L's forgotten golden age, when a small school in Lexington competed against Army, Navy, Auburn, and the Ivys — and won. He shares the remarkable story of Cy You...

In the premiere episode of Generals on the March , host Thomas Wakefield sits down with Will Knight, a standout football captain and track athlete who embodies the Washington and Lee experience. From Durango, Colorado to Lexington, Virginia, Will shares his journey of competing at the highest level while pursuing academic excellence and building lifelong connections. In This Episode: • Why Will ch...

First in War, Forgotten by His Countrymen: Lessons on Light Horse Harry Lee; Founding Philosophies Ep. 101 Discover the remarkable and tragic life of Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III—Revolutionary War hero, Virginia governor, and father of Robert E. Lee. In this episode of Founding Philosophies, host Kamron Spivey sits down with author Ryan Cole to explore why this brilliant military tactician an...

Welcome to Episode 4 of "On My Honor." In this feature, host Kamron Spivey is joined by senior student-athlete Jordan Kach for an honest conversation about the W&L Honor System. Together, they discuss how this unique institution of trust shapes academics, athletics, and campus life, how it continues to set W&L apart from other institutions, and what we can do to reinforce it. Whether you’r...