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Full Court Press

Cache Valley Media Group1069thefan.com

Experienced sports personalities Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker take on all the trending sports topics regarding Utah State University sports along with the Mountain West and new Pac-12. Also, everything related to the Utah Jazz, Utah Mammoth and Real Salt Lake. And last but not least, it's the home for talk about sports for Cache and Box Elder county high schools.

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Episodes

Updates on spring sports playoffs; USU adds a WR; Osobor's deal makes waves - May 15, 2024

Eric Frandsen provides updates on high school spring sports playoffs, including softball, baseball, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse and boys soccer. Updates on the Bear River Bears in the baseball consolation bracket. No Donovan Mitchell tonight for the Cavaliers. Could be a big game for Sam Merrill. Utah State officially announces the addition of wide receiver Jack Hestera. Great Osobor's NIL deal is sending shock waves around college basketball. Will it cause players to stay in college basketbal...

May 15, 202457 min

More conference realignment. Does some of it signal what's in store for the MW? - May 10, 2024

It's the latest edition of the Conference Realignment and Expansion Show: Missouri State joins Conference USA; Grand Canyon and Seattle University join the West Coast Conference. Are the West Coast additions a signal that WCC doesn't plan to keep Oregon State and Washington State? Wyoming's basketball coach leaving his team high and dry with a late move to another team. NBA playoffs and the refs. Do big market teams get preferential treatment?

May 10, 202457 min

Boys Soccer playoff brackets released, Isaac Davis rumors, NBA Playoffs update - May 8, 2024

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker cover numerous small topics around the world of Cache Valley sports. From the release of the final boys soccer RPI and reveal of the 4A state playoffs bracket to former Aggie teammates Sam Merrill and Neemias Queta playing on the court together in the NBA playoffs. Also discussion of Isaac Davis rumors with the upcoming freshman power forward reportedly on his way to play for Utah State.

May 08, 202457 min

USU add a LB, NHL Draft lottery watch, Region 11 Boys Soccer title up for grabs - May, 7, 2024

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen break down the latest news in local sports. From Utah State football getting a commit from transfer linebacker Clyde Washington, the NHL Draft Lottery that decided where the Utah Hockey Team will pick in the upcoming June draft and the final day of Region 11 boys soccer which will decide where, among Ridgeline, Logan and Green Canyon, the region championship trophy will go

May 07, 202457 min

Boise St QB commits to USU; updates on baseball, softball & boys volleyball playoffs - May 6, 2024

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk about the official commitment from quarterback CJ Tiller, leaving Boise State to join the Utah State Aggies. Updates on other former Aggies and players Utah State was reportedly targeting. Legendary Voice of the Aggies Al Lewis announces his retirement. Update on an exciting weekend of NBA playoffs. Updates on softball, baseball and boys volleyball in high school playoffs.

May 06, 202457 min

USU women's basketball roster looks to be completed - May 3, 2024

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker interview play-by-play voice of Utah State women's basketball Ajay Salvesen about the USU basketball roster. Former Boise State QB CJ Tiller appears to commit to Utah State. Former Aggie Max Shulga commits to Villanova.

May 03, 202457 min

Aggie players in portal; moving closer to player contracts; NBA playoffs - May 2, 2024

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the latest portal news affecting Utah State and the Mountain West. Pick 6 Are collective bargaining and player contracts the answers to keep players from opting out of bowl games? Should players have access to revenue sharing as an incentive to bowl participation? Update on NBA playoffs.

May 02, 202456 min

Final RPI, Playoff Brackets set for baseball/softball/boys volleyball; Latest in NBA Playoffs - May 1, 2024

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen break down the final RPI rankings and playoff brackets for baseball, softball and boys volleyball. Where did Region 11 teams finish in the rankings and where will they play in the first and second rounds. Also, a look at the NBA tied in with a new game -- Hot Take or Not a Take -- in which Jason makes Eric guess whether he made up a take or found it on the internet.

May 02, 202456 min

Local hockey fans excited about NHL in Utah; Gracie Johnson staying at USU - April 30, 2024

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker interview Ryan Lorenson, play-by-play voice of the Utah State club hockey team and resident NHL fan. Some teams move on while other head home in the NBA playoffs. A few series have been really exciting. Gracie Johnson commits to stay at Utah State women's basketball. RSL among the top teams in Major League Soccer right now. Former Aggie football players receive invites to rookie mini camps

Apr 30, 202456 min

Portal hits the Mtn West hard, Aggies host intriguing prospect, land SUU commit - April 30, 2024

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the latest portal news throughout the Mountain West Conference on the last day for athletes to declare. Which will be the top teams in the MW next year? Utah State men's basketball lands a future Point Guard from Southern Utah University and host a prospect from Africa. Utah State football offers a transfer quarterback from Arizona State/BYU.

Apr 30, 202457 min

USU basketball rotation set? How good is it? How Mountain West fared in NFL Draft - April 29, 2024

With recent additions to Utah State men's basketball, it seems most of next year's rotation players are already on the team. Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss how much more Jerrod Calhoun will add to this roster, but also how good the rotation as it would stand today could be in the Mountain West this upcoming season. Also, a review of how the Mountain West fared in the NFL Draft. And a quick look at the two players on USU's current football roster that could break the Aggies recent drought...

Apr 29, 202456 min

The portal gives to USU as Faison returns, MBB lands big recruit Tucker Anderson - April 29, 2024

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in transfer portal news for Utah State as things swing in favor of the Aggies. Rahsul Faison, who entered the portal last week, is confirmed to be returning to USU in a rare occurrence under head coach Blake Anderson. Men's basketball also received big news as Central Arkansas forward and A-SUN Freshman of the Year Tucker Anderson committed to USU.

Apr 29, 202457 min

Balance of power in MW men's bball in flux; value of higher seeds in NBA playoffs - April 26, 2024

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the balance of power in the Mountain West being in flux with San Diego State's latest transfer. The Aggies should be considered one of the top teams for next season. NBA playoffs and the importance/value of being a higher seed this year. NFL draft underway, no MW players taken yet. NHL and NBA draft lotteries are right around the corner.

Apr 26, 202456 min

LIGHT THE A - USU Tennis Coach Aaron Paajanen

Utah State men's tennis coach Aaron Paajanen talks about his team's success, winning the Mountain West Conference regular season title, several of his players earning All Mountain West honors, and preparing for the Mountain West Championships in Las Vegas.

Apr 25, 202420 min

Proposed G5 playoff could change the landscape of college football - April 24, 2024

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss a proposal to create a playoff for G5 football schools outside of the College Football Playoff. It also calls for abandoning conferences in favor of eight-team divisions. Women's basketball signs another stand out high school player: Ava Smith. USU tennis players earn Mountain West Conference honors.

Apr 24, 202457 min

Utah State B-Ball gets break with Martinez return, latest in Utah NHL team's name - April 22, 2024

Unlike the USU football team, the men's basketball team got good news with the announced return of guard Ian Martinez who will bolster Jerrod Calhoun's Year 1 squad (USU did lose forward Nigel Burris to the portal, though). Also, the latest in Ryan Smith's quest to give a nickname to his new NHL team including betting lines that were made about which name is the most likely.

Apr 23, 202456 min
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