Inside Furman Athletics

This week on IFA, long-time SID Hunter Reid joins Dan Scott to talk about his profession, his longevity, and changes he's seen in 42 years at Furman. A good discussion this week!

This week on IFA, men's cross country coach Robert Gary joins Dan Scott to talk about his team's early fall schedule, recruiting, facilities improvements, and so much more. Good stuff on this national program!

This week on IFA, men's basketball coach Bob Richey joins Dan Scott to preview the upcoming season. With practice underway, what does the roster look like? Three exhibition games? And a reminder...it all comes down to three nights in Asheville.

This week on IFA, Furman women's golf coach Jeff Hull stops by to preview this weekend's Lady Paladin Invitational on campus. With a full squad returning from last year, how high are the expectations? Plus, the good and bad of technology. And much more!

This week on IFA, men's golf coach Matt Davidson joins Dan Scott to talk about the upcoming fall schedule for his program. Six returners and four newcomers make up his roster this year, and the fall schedule - which begins Sept. 14 in Cincinnati - will go a long way toward an NCAA Tournament berth next spring. Check it out!

This week on IFA, men's soccer coach Brandon Tucker joins Dan Scott. The first-year head coach has already navigated turbulent waters early in the season, and says his team is going to be better for it. Listen and be inspired, and get info on the upcoming Quinn and Gray Griffin games.

This week on IFA, Dan Scott is joined by Furman volleyball coach Michelle Young. Coming off the program's first 20-win season since 2017, the Paladins are primed for a big year in the SoCon - especially with 15 returning players. Plus, the program will play in the newly renovated Timmons Arena, opening up a whole new realm of possiblities.

This week on IFA, women's soccer coach Andrew Burr joins Dan Scott to preview the upcoming season. With eight freshmen and three transfers, the roster looks a bit different from last season's 10-win club. What will a successful 2026 look like? Tune in to find out!

This week on IFA, Rachel Shuck Whitten was hired in 2012 to start the Furman Women's Lacrosse program from scratch. Now, after five years at Coastal Carolina, she's back at the Paladins' helm. Why come back? What has she learned? And what can her new team expect? It's all in this episode!

The new season of IFA kicks off this week with JD the AD. Among the topics discussed: Why isn't he on the president search committee? How will an expanded NCAA basketball tournament affect mid-majors like Furman? What will he consider a successful football season? And much more!

In the final IFA of the athletic year, Bob Richey joins Dan again to update Paladin fans on new players, new coaches, and timelines for the summer. Plus, good stuff on different paths to bringing rosters together in the portal era. Check it out!

This week on IFA, defensive coordinator Chad Byers joins Dan. Taking over for the departed Duane Vaughn, Chad talks about moving into the DC role, what his defense will look like, and how spring practice went. Plus, a fun recruiting story about Joshua Stoneking. Check it out!

This week on IFA, Dan is joined by women's lacrosse coach Gail Wallach. After losing a ton of experience last season, Wallach challenged her returners and newcomers with a ramped-up non-conference schedule. And after early growing pains, it paid off. The story, and preview of tonight's Big South tournament matchup with Radford, in this episode!

This week on IFA, men's golf coach Matt Davidson is Dan's guest. They talk about the challenges of scheduling, the mental aspect of golf, and what it will take to win next week's SoCon Tournament and gain the auto bit to the NCAAs.

This week on IFA, we talk women's tennis with HC Michelle Dasso. With six freshmen and a junior on the roster, Furman finished the SoCon regular season undefeated and heads into this weekend's conference tournament as the No. 1 seed. How? Michelle tells us!

Furman men's basketball coach Bob Richey joins Dan on a special edition of IFA. Paladin fans, take heart. Not only are things okay, they are exceptional. Coach talks navigating the current landscape of college athletics, and if Furman is poised for another great season. Spoiler alert: The answer is yes!

This week on IFA, AD Jason Donnelly joins Dan to talk about NIL, the transfer portal, and Furman's place in an ever-changing landscape. Spoiler alert - Furman is actually in a really good spot. Check it out!

Fresh off Furman's exciting run to the NCAA Tournament, senior Ben Vander Wal joins IFA this week to talk about the season, his career, and his future. How did the Paladins hold things together during a regular season riddled with injuries? Get that answer and more this week!

On this week's IFA, football coach Clay Hendrix joins Dan to talk about the offseason, coaching changes, spring practice, and more. All with the focus on getting better in preparation for the season opener on Aug. 29. Check it out!

This week on IFA, Furman men's tennis coach JJ Whitlinger sits down to talk about his young team's slow start to a very difficult non-conference schedule. But, he says, it's all designed to prepare his team for SoCon play. Check it out!

This week on IFA, Mary Beth Dennison's first season as Furman's softball coach has been defined by one word - patience. A young team, a new coach and staff, all working to trust each other and the process. And while the results haven't come yet, the progress is - slowly, but it's coming.

This week on IFA, Furman cross country/track assistant coach/recruiting coordinator Logan Roberts drops by to talk about the upcoming SoCon Indoor Championships this weekend at VMI. What are the goals? Listen and find out?

This week on IFA we visit with Furman women's golf coach Jeff Hull. His young, talented team hits the spring season with the goal of another SoCon championship and trip to the NCAAs. How they do it each year is a testament to the strength of the program. Check it out!

On this week's IFA, Furman AD Jason Donnelly joins Dan Scott to talk basketball, NIL, revenue sharing, the Furman Hall of Fame, football scheduling, and much more. Check it out!

This week on IFA, AD Jason Donnelly joins Dan Scott for his regular athletic department update. Included: Timmons opening, NCAA landscape and challenges for Furman, plus questions from fans. Enjoy!