Citadel Grayline

Wide right.  The Citadel misses a field goal to beat No. 4 Georgia Southern in the closing seconds.   Kevin Higgins, OL Tyler Thornton, and DT Quintin Turner talk about about the 14-12 setback, and look ahead to this weekend's Homecoming game against Samford.  Also, we preview the basketball team's trip to Colorado Springs, Colo., as well as their home game next week against the Clemson Tigers.

The Silver Shako will stay in Charleston, as El Cid downs VMI in convincing form.  The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell helps us preview this week's SoCon road trip to Georgia Southern.  And a Bulldog golfer's hair resembles Troy Polamalu's.  Is this within Blue Book regulations?

The Dogs win big at Western Carolina, and now get ready for the renewal of the VMI series.  Quarterback Ben Dupree stresses the importance of the Military Classic of the South.  Also, Kevin Higgins previews Saturday's contest.   Plus, Jason Cline ('93) discusses the new Citadel class ring monument on the Charleston campus.   And we wrap up this week's show with the Class of 1992 singing "The Citadel Alma Mater."

Running back VanDyke Jones and cornerback Brandon McCladdie speak at the weekly press conference.  Also, Kevin Higgins shares his thoughts on the 49-42 loss to Appalachian State, and what needs to be done to win this week at Western Carolina.   Plus, a cadet with an improper haircut catches Citadel GrayLine's attention.

Marvin McIntyre ('65) is the Band of Gold Spotlight.  Recognized by Barron's as one of the top financial advisors in the country, McIntyre discusses cadet life, service in Vietnam, his business success and the new novel, "Insiders."  Plus, coach Kevin Higgins, offensive lineman Neal Strange and defensive back Davis Boyle talk about the 43-14 loss to Wofford, and the Parents' Day matchup against Appalachian State.

"Voice of the Bulldogs" Danny Reed chats about the thrilling come from behind win at Chattanooga.  We also learn how the former RiverDogs voice moved into the Bulldogs radio position this season.   Plus, PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell shares his thoughts on the trip to UTC, and what the Dogs need to do to win again this weekend at home against Wofford.

Elon downs The Citadel in an overtime heartbreaker.   We hear coach Kevin Higgins review the 18-15 loss, and what his team needs to fix before playing at UTC on Saturday.  Plus, hosts Jon Rawl, Jim Waddill and PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell discuss the just-released 2012 Diamond Dogs schedule.

Chicago resident Cornell Caldwell ('93) is the Band of Gold Spotlight.  The former Bulldog football and baseball star is now an executive with PayPal®.   Also, The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell previews this weekend's road contest at Elon on this Windy City edition of Citadel GrayLine.

The Citadel is ranked the No. 1 public college in the South.   External affairs vice president Jeff Perez comes on the show to talk about the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.   Also, Jeff Hartsell recaps the Dogs 16-6 loss at home to Furman.  And Kevin Higgins talks about the emerging play of some of his young Dogs.

El Cid scores 31 unanswered points to down Jacksonville 31-9 in the season opener.  We recap the impressive win, preview this weekend's SoCon opener against Furman, and we have an update on the 2012 contest with the Paladins.  Plus, we hear Kevin Higgins' teleconference.

Kevin Higgins discusses his team heading into the opening game against Jacksonville on this fall debut of Citadel GrayLine.  Also, legendary Citadel baseball coach Chal Port dies at the age of 80.  We have an encore of our 2009 inteview with the coach that led the Diamond Dogs for four decades.

Spring finale.  The Dogs lose 12 straight games and miss the SoCon Baseball Tournament for the first time since 1987.   Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell talks about the collapse, as well as news on the football front.  Also, we have a greatest hits montage of some of our memorable GrayLine interviews this spring: Citadel head football coach Kevin Higgins, Cardinals wide receiver Andre Roberts ('10), Steelers draftee Cortez Allen ('10), historian Curt Campbell ('74), illustrator David Boyd ('60) and comedian Jeff Foxworthy. 

Tony Skole ('91), Bulldog baseball and football legend and current head baseball coach at ETSU, is the Band of Gold Spotlight.   Skole recalls his playing days for Charlie Taaffe, Chal Port and Fred Jordan.   We also learn about his own coaching tactics, as he's just notched his 400th career win with the Bucs.   The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell shares info on the '11 Diamond Dogs, who must win big and get help to make it to next week's SoCon Tournament.   And tragedy strikes a 2011 graduate on Commencement Weekend.

Cortez Allen talks about his NFL Draft selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers in this GrayLine exclusive.   The Ocala, Fla., native and 2010 Citadel grad looks to be a force with the Steel Curtain.  The Diamond Dogs get swept by Elon, and lose a tough one in midweek action against CofC.  Also, El Cid diehard George "Buddy" Puckhaber ('56) is the Band of Gold Spotlight.   We learn about Puckhaber's unique e-mails highlighting Bulldog sporting events, his work as a civil engineer, and his famous TV producer son (George Puckhaber, '86).

The Diamond Dogs sweep Presbyterian, and now return to SoCon play this weekend hosting conference-leading Elon.   Pittsburgh Steelers defensive backs coach Carnell Lake comments on his new fourth round draft pick, El Cid's Cortez Allen.  Also, it's Commencement Week 2011 at 171 Moultrie Avenue.

Jeff Hartsell has the latest info from the Board of Visitors athletics committee, where athletics director Larry Leckonby reported on financial shortcomings.   The Diamond Dogs aim to win this weekend's series against Presbyterian; and Jim Waddill and Jon Rawl reflect on the final days of cadet life.

Cadet Matthew Collier ('12), regimental commander for the 2011-12 school year, talks about growing up in Greer, S.C., knob year, becoming a Summerall Guard, plans as the top cadet, and his future beyond El Cid.   Plus, PostandCourier.com beat writer Jeff Hartsell helps preview the non-conference baseball action against USC Upstate.

National Champs go down!  The Citadel baseball team defeats No. 3 South Carolina 2-0 at Riley Park.  Jeff Hartsell has the exciting recap, as well as how the Diamond Dogs took the weekend series against the College of Charleston.  Augusta National Golf Club member Dr. John D. Reynolds III ('61) is the Band of Gold Spotlight.  The former Bulldog golfer, Vietnam veteran, neurosurgeon and current Club Car executive shares his amazing story.

Bill Horner ('87), publisher of TheLordsOfDiscipline.net message board, is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight.  The Laurens, S.C., native tells the story of how he founded the popular forum for Dog fans; and we also get his insider perspective on Citadel sports.   Plus, Jeff Hartsell briefs us on the sweep suffered by the Diamond Dogs at Georgia Southern, and how they must regroup before facing Holy City rival CofC at Riley Park this weekend.

Kevin Higgins recaps spring practice, talks about his 2011 roster, addresses the Miguel Starks-Reggie Rice debacle, and discusses future FBS opponents in this Citadel GrayLine exclusive interview.   Plus, Jeff Hartsell has info on a future Cid hoopster getting face time on ESPNU; and the Diamond Dogs look to take the weekend series at Georgia Southern.