Part of what makes a college football upset so exciting is watching the students celebrate in ways that only the youthful can. Just this year, Vanderbilt fans carried a goalpost through Nashville after upsetting then #1 ranked Alabama at home. Here is Thomas Sherrill’s recollection of how Appalachian State students celebrated in 2007 after upsetting Michigan, carrying the school’s goalpost around campus and eventually to then Chancellor Kenneth Peacock’s house. Students celebrating a college foo...
Nov 11, 2024•10 min•Ep. 33
Episode 4 explores how the Mountaineers pulled off the unthinkable. The Mountaineers offense, defense and special teams all had to work together to do just enough to complete the greatest upset in college football history. This is how Corey Lynch, Armanti Edwards and Appalachian State made it happen and how UM QB Chad Henne and future New York Giants Super Bowl hero WR Mario Manningham almost saved the Wolverines in the game's final moments. The podcast also explores what happened in the afterma...
Nov 11, 2024•33 min•Ep. 32
Episode 3 is about Michigan fighting back. The 5th-ranked Wolverines were a roster filled with future NFL talent like Chad Henne and Mario Manningham. Head coach Lloyd Carr wasn’t letting his team go down without a fight. As Appalachian State head coach Jerry Moore told Charissa Thompson on the sideline they were about to get “the best the Big Ten’s got. The way they would play against Ohio State… Notre Dame… Rose Bowl. That’s the way they’ll play the second half.” Despite starting the half down...
Nov 11, 2024•28 min•Ep. 31
Episode 2 explores how the Mountaineers were able to go into halftime with an 11-point halftime lead on the Wolverines in The Big House. To do that, the Mountaineers defense needed to limit a potent offense led by Chad Henne, Mario Manningham, Mike Hart and future 1st overall pick Jake Long. Not to mention, establishing the run on offense with QB Armanti Edwards and RB Kevin Richardson as well as getting the ball in Dexter Jackson’s hands to make a few more plays. Getting a first-half lead on Mi...
Nov 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 30
Episode 1 explores how the Mountaineers were able to schedule a “money game” with Michigan and why head coach Jerry Moore cared so much about them, how App State prepared for the game, Mike Hart’s dominant running on the first drive of the game, and the moment that Dexter Jackson stunned the Wolverines and put his school on the map. Not to mention, what does Adam Sandler’s remake of The Longest Yard have to do with any of this? Donate here to help those affected by Hurricane Helene...
Nov 11, 2024•27 min•Ep. 29
Slaying Goliath: How Appalachian State Conquered a Giant is a four-part narrative series recounting the historic 2007 upset of Michigan and head coach Lloyd Carr by an FCS school in Boone, North Carolina. Through interviews with the players and coaches that made it happen, this series highlights the details that made the upset possible as well as the impact it had on the sport of college football.
Nov 08, 2024•38 sec
Locked On Giants host Patricia Traina lays out her journey as one of the first women on the New York Giants beat, navigating that environment, mentoring young journalists and how she would eventually join the Locked On Podcast Network. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYGiants?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL === *Follow on X/Twitter (@Patricia_Traina) *Follow on Instagram (@p...
Jul 15, 2024•23 min•Ep. 28
Locked On Sports Atlanta Executive Producer Jarvis Davis lays out his journey from radio and professional football to joining the Locked On Podcast Network. Jarvis shares how his father instilled certain values that helped lead the way here and how he developed his skills in media. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Terms and conditions apply. Better...
Jul 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 27
Locked On Buckeyes host Jay Stephens outlines his journey from hosting his solo podcast to joining the Locked On Podcast Network to cover the Ohio State Buckeyes five days a week, all year long. Jay tells the story about how one interview heard by the right person led to his next steps and outlines what's next for him and his sports media coverage. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE...
Feb 23, 2024•24 min•Ep. 26
David Harrison of Locked On Commanders lays out his journey from Germany to the DMV and covering two NFL teams between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders. David lays out his goal to make his audience smarter, while he digests every big of information he can get his hands on in order to make sure he's constantly learning himself in the process. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game ...
Feb 23, 2024•24 min•Ep. 25
Locked On Flames host Jess Belmosto highlights her journey from Red Sox blogger to Calgary Flames expert. Jess shares her best advice, why to not hold back and why you should never be afraid. Don't Hold Yourself Back - Paving the Way Jess Belmosto Interview https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSceDAGvzezmR5Fyo_a-VEg Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFlames?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee...
Feb 08, 2024•20 min•Ep. 24
Locked On Raiders and Locked On Bets host Q Myers highlights his journey from Hip Hop DJ to Central Texas radio personality all the way to ESPN Radio national host. From covering the tough stories to foregoing finance for opportunity, Q discusses what it took to work his way up to covering his favorite childhood team and shares his advice to aspiring sports media talent. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay ...
Feb 05, 2024•30 min•Ep. 23
Locked On Pistons host Ku Khahil discusses covering the Detroit Pistons through a rebuild and the era of Cade Cunningham, his personal experience of getting into sports media and he and his family's tumultuous journey through health and wellness concerns amidst an unbelievable showing of support from the Pistons community and beyond. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com...
Oct 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 22
Locked On Texans host John Hickman speaks on what it means to connect to his hometown around the Houston Texans, covering tough storylines like Deshaun Watson, covering a team through its toughest years and the fulfillment that comes with hard work, family and rising to the occasion. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Underdog Fantasy This episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100. Must be 18+ (19+ in Alab...
Jul 31, 2023•26 min•Ep. 21
Locked On Blue Jackets host Jay Forster opens up about the journey in sports media covering controversial topics, being one of very few openly transgender media members in the space and why it's important to be stubborn and petty enough to not let them win. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBlueJackets?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #ColumbusBlueJackets #BlueJackets #NHLH...
Jun 28, 2023•22 min•Ep. 20
Locked On ACC's Candace Cooper has had an exciting journey into sports media and has an intensely bright future as she continues to build. From North Carolina Tar Heel to sports media, Candace is paving the way and blazing a trail in the field. She shares some of her experiences, struggles, successes and advice in this edition of Paving The Way. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOACC?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More ...
May 31, 2023•25 min•Ep. 19
Locked On Coyotes host Robyn Leaño discusses her journey in sports media, the representation of the LGBTQ+ population in the NHL, particularly Trans individuals who may or may feel safe opening their voices and due to the dangers of living out loud. From minor league to major league hockey, Robyn has tons of stories to share about her coming out and the community of mentors and influences she has around her. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCoyotes?sid...
Apr 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 18
The New York Yankees have along-standing history as the true blue blood of the MLB. And what happens when someone goes from blue-blood fan to blue-blood media? Locked On Yankees co-host Stacey Gotsulias has gone from attending games with her father as a child to writing, podcasting and covering her favorite childhood team. From small blogs to ESPN to the Locked On Podcast Network, Stacey is paving the way for media members from underrepresented backgrounds. Presented by State Farm and the Locked...
Apr 06, 2023•25 min•Ep. 17
The Pittsburgh Steelers have always been a big part of Chris Carter's life. And while Law was his first career path, he made a bold leap to sports media. Chris shares his stories, advice and insight as a valued member of the Locked On Podcast Network family and details his unique journey through adversity and on to achieving his dreams. Get to know your Locked On Steelers host. Presented by State Farm and the Locked On Podcast Network, Paving the way is designed to highlight our hosts from under...
Feb 27, 2023•33 min•Ep. 16
The San Antonio Spurs may have been the only show in town, but it's their connection to the Mexican population of San Antonio that drew Jeff Garcia in. Garcia now covers the Spurs for Locked On and TEGNA's KENS5. How Gregg Popovich, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and others played a role in Jeff's trajectory with their connection tot he community around them and his advice for young professionals who want to continue in sports media. Get to know your Locked On Spurs host. Presented by State Farm and th...
Feb 03, 2023•28 min•Ep. 15
Mastering emotion with Vonn Miller: Two-time Super Bowl champion and MVP Von Miller sits down with Harry to discuss mastering your emotions in high stakes situations, delivering sharp insights about performing at your highest level in moments of extreme pressure. Listen now on Audible or wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 03, 2022•28 min•Ep. 14
Chapter 10: Roberto Aguayo is considered the biggest “kicking bust” in the history of the NFL Draft. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers infamously traded up into the 2nd round to take the kicker and cut him after only 1 season with the team. He’s one of the biggest “what ifs” in the last decade of pro football. This is the story of what happened in Aguayo’s own words. Not just the circumstances behind his fall from grace, but how he became a top high school kicking prospect and one of the greatest kickers...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 13
Chapter 9: The kickers profiled in this episode all played 9 years or more in the National Football League. Starting for a game or a season is one thing but making it in the league year after year at a position that only has one spot on every roster is something altogether different. How do these elite kickers continue to keep their roster spot into their 30s and even 40s? Nate Kaeding spent almost all of his career with the San Diego Chargers after being a highly touted 3rd round pick and the t...
Aug 04, 2022•31 min•Ep. 12
Chapter 7: Kickers spend most of their career on the sideline. The actual act of kicking a football is an infrequent part of the game. 23-year National Football League veteran John Carney (San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints) shares his strategy for blocking out the noise. Also hear from fellow NFL veterans Morten Andersen (New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons), Matt Stover (Baltimore Ravens), Eddie Murray (Detroit Lions), Jeff Jaeger (Los Angeles Raiders, Chicago Bears), and Nate Kaeding (San...
Aug 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 11
Chapter 5: A field goal always starts with the long snapper. In fact, there is no field goal without the long snapper. So, we explore the long snapper position through Nate Boyer and Kendall Gammon. Boyer is a former Green Beret in the US Army who learned to long snap, from the ground up, as a 30-year-old in order to fulfill his dream of starting for the University of Texas Longhorns football team. Gammon played 218 straight games during his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saint...
Aug 04, 2022•37 min•Ep. 10
Chapter 3: Everyone we talked to for this podcast from Lou Groza award winners to a Pro Football Hall of Famer agreed that the best pro and college kickers are athletes who played a lot of sports growing up. As University of Florida Gators kicking great Bobby Raymond put it, they learned to be competitors by playing everything rather than just kicking. The best kickers often are “jack of all trades, master of none” until they decide to specialize in college. This episode explores the way differe...
Aug 04, 2022•39 min•Ep. 9
Chapter 1: This is the story of how two different kickers used the same strategy to climb from rock bottom to become the best amateur kickers in the country. Lou Groza Award winners Alexis Serna (Oregon State Beavers) and Brad Craddock (University of Maryland Terrapins) came close to quitting for different reasons, but the way they overcame obstacles was the same. These two kickers explain the mindset of “kicking not to miss” and how it almost ruined their promising kicking careers. Chapter 2: T...
Aug 04, 2022•48 min•Ep. 8
(CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault) In a special edition of Locked On Presents, Locked On NHL local hosts Erica Lindsay Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets) and Rachel Donner (Locked On Flyers) come together for a round table discussion on the fallout from the Chicago Blackhawks' sexual assault cover up, the NHL's handling of the situation, hockey's toxic culture and lack of accountability within the inner ranks of the sport, and ...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 7
This week we continue a two-part conversation between a group of LGBTQ+ hosts from the Locked On NHL channel on being Queer in the world of hockey. Featuring Jay Forster (Blue Jackets), Sarah Avampato (Kings) Robby Leaño (Coyotes) and Rachel Donner (Flyers), this week's conversation picks up with some talk of how each of the panelists made their way into hockey media, before pivoting to a discussion of rainbow capitalism, the problem of NHL teams selling pride merch but pocketing the profits, an...
Jun 18, 2021•32 min•Ep. 6
On a special episode of Locked On Presents, a group of the Locked On NHL channel's LGBTQ+ hosts team up for a round table discussion on being queer in hockey, their personal entries into covering and following the sport, and the NHL's inconsistent approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion, from pride nights that miss the mark, to some of the league's disappointing choices to serve as Hockey Is For Everyone ambassadors, and much more. Panelists include Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets), Sarah Avampato (Loc...
Jun 11, 2021•34 min•Ep. 5
