WOTJ - EP261 - Kent State Football coach Mark Carney
Kent State head football coach, and St. Ed's class of '98 alum, Mark Carney joins Eric and Tim to talk about his first few weeks at the helm of the Golden Flashes.
May 07, 2025•50 min
Worthy of the Jersey
There are a million sports shows that examine the X's and O's of the game. Worthy of the Jersey is unique. Famed basketball coach and author Eric Flannery and co-host Tim Smith also focus on the mentality of professional, college, and high school sports, sharing their insight on what it takes to be a champion.
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WOTJ - EP260 - Talking OHSAA basketball tournament, NCAA and wrapping St. Ed's season
Coach Flannery makes a long overdue appearance on the pod to recap St. Ed's 2025 season, talk about the new format for the Ohio high school playoffs and give some takes on the NCAA tournament.
Mar 20, 2025•56 min
WOTJ - EP259 - Matt Goul previews Ohio's District Finals
Matt Goul from Cleveland.com joins Tim to talk about this weekend's OHSAA boys basketball district final's games.
Feb 28, 2025•36 min
WOTJ - EP258 - Matt Wilhelm previews Ohio State and Notre Dame
Ohio State National Champion and Hall of Famer Matt Wilhelm joins Tim to preview the College Football National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame.
Jan 16, 2025•38 min
WOTJ - EP257 - Previewing football regional final and basketball season
Coach Flannery and Tim are back to preview this Friday's football regional final between St. Edward and Mentor. The duo also talks about the upcoming basetball season for the Eagles.
Nov 21, 2024•38 min
WOTJ - EP256 - Replay of our Episode with Dan Coughlin (originally August 31, 2016)
In light of the recent passing of Dan Coughlin, reposting our episode with him recorded on August 31, 2016. We hope you enjoy the conversation. All the best to Dan's friends and family, we will miss our friend!
Oct 07, 2024•59 min
WOTJ - EP255 - Zac Jackson joins to talk Massillon vs. St. Edward
Friend of the podcast Zac Jackson joins Eric and Tim to talk about this Friday night's football game between Massillon Washington and St. Edward. Find Zac at AkronJackson on twitter and listen to his podcast Zac Jackson and Friends! You can watch the game this Friday night at stedwardeagles.com Go Eagles!
Sep 18, 2024•28 min
WOTJ - EP254 - Matt Goul previews the Ohio High School Football
Matt Goul joins Tim in the return of the WOTJ pod! This podcast previews the 2024 High School Football season in Northeast Ohio and there is some discussion of the biggest early season games. Find Matt on Clevelan.com and mgoul on Twitter/X Watch St. Edward Football on Rock Entertainment Sports (RES) or www.stedwardeagles.com
Aug 22, 2024•53 min
WOTJ - EP253 - Matt Goul previews the Ohio High School Final 4
Matt Goul (@mgoul) joins Coach Flannery and Tim to preview all the State Final 4 tournament for all 4 divisions in Ohio. Follow Matt's work on cleveland.com!
Mar 20, 2024•55 min
WOTJ - EP252 - Tim joins the gang from the Cleveland Pulse to talk Cavs
This episode is the audio of Tim's appearance on the Cleveland Pulse to touch on a bunch of different Cavs topics. The Cleveland Pulse is a youtube based show. Check out all their episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheClevelandPulse
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min
WOTJ - EP251 - Previewing the Football State Championship with Adam Mendoza
The voice of St. Edward sports, Adam Mendoza, joins Eric and Tim to preview this Friday's state championship game between St. Ed's and Springfield. If you can't be in Canton for the game, check out Adam and Carmen Angelo's broadcast on stedwardeagles.com
Nov 30, 2023•36 min
WOTJ - EP250 - St. Edward Football coach Tom Lombardo
Coach Lombardo is back! Coach Flan is too! On this Worthy of the Jersey, Coach Lombardo talks about the 2023 St. Edward football season and looks forward to this year's playoffs as the Eagles look to capture thier 3rd straight state title. Follow St. Edward Football on all major social media platforms. Game schedules and broadcasts can be found on stedwardeagles.com
Oct 26, 2023•38 min
WOTJ - EP249 - Matt Goul on Ed's vs. Hoban and Ohio HS Football
Cleveland.com's Matt Goul (@mgoul) joins Tim to discuss this week's matchup of top-ranked Archbishop Hoban against 2nd-ranked St. Edward. They go in-depth on the matchup and strengths of two of the top teams in Ohio. Matt also covers some of the top matchups in Northeast Ohio this weekend. Then, Tim and Matt look forward to the OHSAA Football playoffs, which potential matchups to look forward to and what divisions are the most competitive. Finally, they look ahead to the high school basketball s...
Oct 19, 2023•55 min
WOTJ - EP248 - St. Edward Football with Adam Mendoza
Tim is joined by St. Edward sports play-by-play man Adam Mendoza. They discuss the start of the high school football season at St. Ed's goes for a 3rd straight Ohio state title. Included in this episode are a season preview, an overview of St. Ed's roster, inlcuding new faces and returning players and a preview of the Week 1 matchup against 3-time Indiana big-school state champ Center Grove. As noted on the podcast, all St. Edward broadcasts this year can be accessed via stedwardeagles.com Go Ea...
Aug 16, 2023•46 min
WOTJ - EP247 - Chris Fedor joins to talk Cavs and NBA
Cavs beat reporter Chris Fedor joins Tim on this episode for a wide ranging conversation. Topics include: Chris has a tough choice to make for an upcoming Taylor Swift concert. How the new CBA is impacting decision making for the league. Status of the Cavs re-signing Caris Levert. The options for the Cavs in tomorrow's draft. What the team's options are for Jarrett Allen. Potential free agent targets. Continued lessons and adjustments to make in reaction to the playoff loss to the Knicks. Potent...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 17 min
WOTJ - EP246 - Sam Clancy Jr. joins Worthy of the Jersey
St. Edward basketball and USC hall of famer Sam Clancy joins Eric and Tim. Sam is a class of '98 St. Ed's grad and a member of the 1998 state championship team. Sam was also an all-american at USC and the Pac-10 player of the year in 2002. On this episode Sam discusses his experience going through the NBA's coaching development program for former players, some of his favorite stories and experiences playing overseas and a few memories from his days at St. Edward.
Feb 24, 2023•57 min
WOTJ - EP245 - Previewing the St. Edward - Springfield D1 State Championship with Adam Mendoza
Adam Mendoze joins Tim for a preview of the Division 1 Ohio Football state title game between St. Edward (14-1) and Springfield (13-1). They discuss key matchups, things to look for and the most important factors in previewing the game. Listen to Adam's call of the game at 7:30 on Friday night at stedwardeagles.com
Dec 02, 2022•45 min
WOTJ - EP244 - Previewing St. Ed's and Mentor with Adam Mendoza
The voice of St. Edward athletics, Adam Mendoza, joins Tim (Coach Flan DNP) to preview this Friday's regional final matchup between St. Edward and Mentor. Check out Adam's call of the game at Stedwardeagles.com
Nov 17, 2022•38 min
WOTJ - EP243 - Cleveland Basketball Classic with Coach Dan Gallagher
Magnificat basketball coach Dan Gallagher joins Tim to talk about his upcoming season and also the Cleveland Basketball Classic, a new 2-day high school showcase event. The Classic takes place November 26th and 27th at Baldwin-Wallace College. Find all information at clevelandbasketballclassic.com
Nov 17, 2022•28 min
WOTJ - EP242 - Football Playoffs and Basketball with Matt Goul
cleveland.com's Matt Goul (@mgoul) joins Coach Flannery and Tim to preview the St. Edward - St. Ignatius Regional playoff football game on Friday. They also delve into some high school basketball topics, the ref shortage, shot clock update and teams to be on the lookout for in Northeast Ohio.
Nov 10, 2022•48 min
WOTJ - EP241 - Previewing St. Ed's and Moeller with Adam Mendoza
Adam Mendoza, the voice of St. Edward athletics, joins Eric and Tim to preview this Saturday's matchup of top ranked Cincinnati Moeller against second ranked St. Ed's. The game can be watched online for free at stedwardeagles.com
Oct 13, 2022•39 min
WOTJ - EP240 - St. Edward Football coach Tom Lombardo
St. Edward football coach Tom Lombardo joins Coach Flannery and Tim to discuss the 1st half of the football season and this Saturday's matchup with rival St. Ignatius. They also reflect on the great career of St. Ignatius football coach Chuck Kyle. Watch the game at stedwardeagles.com
Sep 28, 2022•39 min
WOTJ - EP239 - Ryan Virtue of the Positive Coaching Alliance
Ryan Virtue (@PCA_Virtue) joins Tim to talk about his role at the Positive Coaching Alliance. Topics discussed include establishing a mission and culture, the 4 legs of any athletic team or organization, how coaches and parents can support their athletes and enhance the athlete experience and a bunch more. Check out PCA at: positivecoach.org pcadevszone.org
Sep 23, 2022•50 min
WOTJ - EP238 - St. Edward Broadcast Network's Adam Mendoza
In this episode Tim is joined by Adam Mendoza (@stedwardpbp) to discuss the new deal with the St. Edward football broadcasts and Bally's sports. They also talk about St. Ed's opening win over Toledo Central Catholic, the game this Friday against Pittsburgh Central Catholic, and some of the intriguing early season matchups. Check out all St. Edward sports on Stedwardeagles.com!
Aug 25, 2022•30 min
WOTJ - EP237 - Brea Schmidt of the Thinking Branch
Brea Schmidt (thethinkingbranch.com) joins Eric and Tim on this episode for a wide-ranging conversation on being a parent with children in youth sports. Brea brings a tremendous background as an athlete and entrepreneur and shares some great thoughts and insight about parenting and the impact sports has on children. Follow Brea and The Thinking Branch on Instagram and Facebook! We hope you enjoy this conversation!
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min
WOTJ - EP236 - Cavs and NBA talk with Chris Fedor
Cavs beat reporter, and long time friend of the show Chris Fedor (@ChrisFedor) joins Coach Flannery and Tim for a conversation about the Cavs, the NBA Draft and some quick NBA Finals thoughts.
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min
WOTJ - EP235 - Gilmour Academy Coach Dan DeCrane
Gilmour Academy Coach Dan DeCrane (@coachdecrane) joins Tim to talk about the Lancers run to the D2 State Final in Ohio. Dan talks about his journey through coaching, including stops at Bishop Ready and Bishop Hartley in Columbus, and also their great run through the 2022 tournament. Check out all the summer basketball camp offerings https://www.gilmour.org/campus-life/camp-programs
Apr 07, 2022•48 min
WOTJ - EP234 - Will Smith, End of the Season and Final 4
Eric and Tim are back! They discuss their favorite Will Smith movies, the end of St. Ed's basketball season, with a season ending loss in the Final 4, and the NCAA Final 4 in New Orleans this weekend.
Mar 30, 2022•39 min
WOTJ - EP233 - Pre playoffs check in
Coach Flannery and Tim are back and talking basketball. The Eagles dropped 3 of their last 4 regular season games. Coach Flannery talks about how that impacts preparation and practices heading into the playoffs and the duo dive into the "playoff mindset" for St. Edward. Also discussed on this episode are the Juwan Howard handshake line incident and the elam ending in basketball. Support St. Ed's and St. Edward athletics at stedwardeagles.com
Feb 24, 2022•34 min
WOTJ - EP229 - Basketball season check-in
Eric and Tim are back after a little break. They discuss the St. Edward basketball season so far, highlighted by several close games, including a 4 OT loss to DeMatha and 12 point comeback in the final minute against Buchtel. They also discuss some specific situations and strategy and thought process around end of game situations. St. Ed's games are broadcast on stedwardeagles.com
Jan 13, 2022•46 min
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