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Send us a text The 2024 Final Four is unlike any we've seen in years—chalk has prevailed, delivering the four #1 seeds to college basketball's biggest stage for the first time since 2008.  Duke, Houston, Florida, and Auburn aren't just top seeds—they represent the pinnacle of college basketball excellence this season. Analytics confirm what our coaching panel discusses: these four programs have se...

Send us a text Basketball's brightest minds gather to dissect the Sweet 16 matchups in a tournament that's breaking tradition. This year's bracket features zero mid-major Cinderella stories – a direct consequence of NIL money and transfer portal dynamics reshaping college basketball's competitive landscape. The coaching carousel takes center stage as we examine how John Calipari transformed Arkans...

Send us a text When championship success comes to the Mohawk Valley, we celebrate the coaches who make it happen. This episode features exclusive conversations with two local coaches who have climbed to the pinnacle of their sports. Mohawk Valley Community College men's basketball coach Harlan Fuller joins us fresh off a national championship season that saw the Hawks compile a stunning 29-1 recor...

Send us a text Damien Call's basketball journey reads like a local sports fairy tale - from RFA standout to college champion, all while staying true to his hometown roots.  In this revealing conversation, Call takes us inside his decision to remain close to home at Utica University rather than pursuing opportunities elsewhere. "I wanted to stay local, stay around my family, allow my family to watc...

Send us a text In today's episode, we explore the compelling journey of Scott Knapp, a celebrated high school basketball star who recently earned his place in the Siena Athletic Hall of Fame. Get ready to relive his extraordinary moments on the court and discover how his hard work and dedication propelled him from local talent to a basketball icon. Scott shares heartwarming anecdotes about his fat...

Send us a text Coach Nick Medicis, the energetic head coach of the Rome Free Academy basketball team, joins us for an insightful conversation about his extraordinary journey to coaching success. At just 24, Nick's relentless pursuit of his dream position involved sending out an impressive 150 emails to athletic directors before landing his role in Rome. This episode offers an eye-opening look into...

Send us a text Listen in on an impactful conversation surrounding Mental Health and athletes. I was joined by Christy Reed, a Mental Health Counselor and Laison for Colgate Athletics, and Dr Dawn LaFrance, who is a Clinical Psychologist and the Assistant VP of Wellness at Colgate University. Also joining the show is long time Camden, NY High School Field Hockey Coach and Special Education teacher,...

Send us a text The MVSW returned to talk to father and daughter, Coach Emily and Mike Durr , joined the show and talked about what it meant to both be inducted into the NYS Basketball Hall of Fame together and the impact that Notre Dame has had on their family and much more. I also welcomed Rome Free Academy Head Hockey Coach, Jason Nowicki to the show. Coach talked about their hot start and the i...

Send us a text Coach Little C returns to give his keys to winning for both Ohio St and Notre Dame in the CFP National Championship game along with his prediction and much more. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of your favorite Rock Pile shows — including: Inside Utica University Football 🏈 Chalk Ta...

Send us a text The MVSW Podcast returned today to talk local hockey with Utica University Head Coach, Gary Heenan. We talked about the current season and what it will take to get back to the NCAA Tournament and much more. The bottom of the hour I welcomed Copper City Fitness gym owners, Erin Costello and Tiffany Mills. I talked about how they came up with the vision, their plans for 2025 and much...

Send us a text Join Coach Little C as he returns to talk about the upcoming CFP Semi Final matchups between Notre Dame and Penn St and then Ohio St versus Texas. We also get Coach C's predictions and much more. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of your favorite Rock Pile shows — including: Inside Uti...

Send us a text Join me as I recap the opening round of the CFP Playoffs and also breakdown the up coming Qtr. Final matchups with predictions and much more. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of your favorite Rock Pile shows — including: Inside Utica University Football 🏈 Chalk Talk with Coach Little...

Send us a text Join Coach Little C as I breakdown the opening round of the College Football Playoffs as well making my gameday predictions. I give a heartfelt thank you to former Wake Forest Head Football Coach Dave Clawson as he steps down from coaching and I talk about the impact he has had on Wake Forest along with the impact that Bill Belichick will have on North Carolina and much more. Suppor...

Send us a text Today on The MVSW I was able to sit down with Lehigh Head Football Coach, Kevin Cahill to talk about their Patriot League Championship and their run in the FCS Playoffs and much more. I was also joined locally by Whitesboro, (NY) Head Football Coach, Curtis Schmidt and star player, nephew Memphis Ferguson. Make sure to tune in. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pi...

Send us a text Coach Little C is back to recap the Conference Championship games in College Football. Coach also breaks down the Heisman finalists and his thoughts on who got snubbed and who win's the award. He takes a look at the opening 12 team matchups and much more. He will give his predictions on next week's show. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! Don’t forget to like...

Send us a text Join Coach Little C as he recaps some of the big rivalry games including "The Game," Michigan and Ohio St. Coach talks 12 Team Playoff and gives his predictions on all the Conference Championship games and much more. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of your favorite Rock Pile shows —...

Send us a text Join me as I previewed some of the big College Football games from Week 13, discussed my Heisman favorite, College Football 12 team playoffs, predictions and much more. If you love College Football make sure to tune in. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of your favorite Rock Pile shows...

Send us a text Guests on the show: Lake Forest Head Football Coach, RFA Alum, Jim Catanzaro. Talked about his team (12-0) heading into the Division 3 College Football playoffs this weekend and the special season they have had. Whitesboro(NY) Head Football Coach, Curtis Schmidt, joins the show to talk about his team's run to the State Final Four representing Section 3 as they chase a spot in the St...

Send us a text Tune in as I highlight some of the key College Football games in Week 12 highlighted by the big game in Week 13, Indiana @ Ohio St. I give you some of my top storylines and my thoughts on the new College Football 12 Team Playoff bracket and much more. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode...

Send us a text The guys and I return to talk College Football. What teams are the biggest disappointment so far this season and at the same time who has surprised the College landscape. We give our predictions and much more. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of your favorite Rock Pile shows — includi...

Send us a text Mike McCallister of @247 Sports joins the show to talk Syracuse Football and much more. Pags is back with Coach to talk College Football and New York Yankees baseball. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of your favorite Rock Pile shows — including: Inside Utica University Football 🏈 Ch...

Send us a text Join the latest episode of the Coach's Show with Colgate Head Football Coach, Stan Dakosty as he joins host, Rocky Corigliano on The Rock Pile to discuss where the team is currently at in the season and their next home game versus Georgetown as well as what is happening around the Patriot League. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! Don’t forget to like, commen...

Send us a text The Rock Pile kicks off football season with the Coaches Show with Colgate Head Football Coach, Stan Dakosty. Coach and I talk about last season and preview the upcoming schedule and much more. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of your favorite Rock Pile shows — including: Inside Utica...

Send us a text I sat down and talked Patriot League football with Lehigh Head Football Coach, Kevin Cahill. We previewed the upcoming season and recapped last year and where he feels the program is at in year 2 and much more. I also talked High School Football here on the East Coast with New Hartford Head Coach, Jim Kramer and much more. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! D...

Send us a text It was great to talk New York State High School football with RFA Head Coach, Jake Dercola, Holland Patent Head Football Coach, Brian Briggs, and Utica Proctor Head Coach, Steve Strife and much more on The MVSW. Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to The Rock Pile! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of your favorite Rock Pile shows — inclu...