Citadel Grayline

Chapel Hill is inhospitable to The Citadel, as the Dogs fall 40-6 in the 2009 opener. We have a full recap, including postgame quotes from quarterback Bart Blanchard, and newcomer Joseph Boateng, who earned SoCon Defensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts at North Carolina. Also, two high-profile Citadel athletes have recently left the school after running afoul with the honor code. We discuss the importance of not plagiarizing; and the 21st Century tools faculty uses to detect it.

The Dogs prepare to face the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill. Jeff Hartsell has an interview with offensive lineman Daniel DeHaven. We also hear from Kevin Higgins, and DeHaven's teammate, Andre Roberts. Plus, we remember The Citadel's great gridiron victories over Arkansas (1992) and South Carolina (1990).

Kevin Higgins, The Citadel's head football coach, and wide receiver Andre Roberts comment on the upcoming season on this Fall '09 debut of Citadel GrayLine. Also, Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell has analysis of the Dogs. We also hear from host Jon Rawl, co-host Jim Waddill and Citadel GrayLine correspondent Kevin Marshall.

Citadel GrayLine's season finale. We go live to Jeff Hartsell at Flour Field in Greenville, S.C., where The Citadel baseball team is playing in the SoCon Baseball Tournament. Also, we discuss the summer schedule of Citadel coaches and players. We have an encore of a few guests that joined GrayLine this academic year: Red Parker, Bobby Ross, Art Baker, Chal Port, and Harvey Dick. It's the spring finale of Citadel GrayLine. We'll be back on the air for our 2009-10 run on Aug. 27. Thanks for listening, and have a great summer.

Major Gen. James Grimsley ('42) is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. The popular Grimsley was president at The Citadel from 1980-89. We find out what he's been doing at El Cid in recent years. Also, Post and Courier CItadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell comments on Fred Jordan's Diamond Dogs, and the likely departures of a few Bulldog basketball players.

Graduation week edition. We go over the just-released APR ratings of The Citadel's athletic programs; plus we get you ready for SoCon baseball action this weekend. Also, Chuck Jesse ('69) discusses next week's Greenville Citadel Club golf tournament, which will include Kevin Higgins and Ed Conroy as special guests.

Angie Ping, senior development officer at The Citadel Foundation, is this week's special guest. Ping outlines the various ways alumni and friends of The Citadel can contribute to the school. Also, we discuss the recent hazing incident at El Cid, and the Recognition Day party that led to various violations by Citadel cadets. Plus, Jeff Hartsell of The Post and Courier has your Bulldog baseball brief.

Dan McDonnell ('92), second baseman on The Citadel's 1990 College World Series team and currently the head coach of the Louisville Cardinals baseball team, is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. Also, Jeff Hartsell catches-up with Kevin Higgins after the Blue-White game at Johnson Hagood Stadium.

The Gamecocks are swept on the diamond by The Citadel Bulldogs. Jeff Hartsell has the full report. Plus, we get the latest on the Ed Conroy-to-Appalachian State possibility. And we discuss this weekend's Blue & White spring football finale.

Chal Port, Bulldog baseball coach for four decades – including a berth in the 1990 College World Series – is this week's special guest. Also, we go in-depth on the issues of "Dixie," women at The Citadel, and more. Harry Rivers ('73), an attorney from Easley, S.C., discusses the perceptions some have of The Citadel, including its history and traditions.

Darren Goldwater, the "Voice of the Bulldogs," is this week's special guest. Hear his journey to the mic. Plus, former Bulldog catcher and regimental commander Dickie Jones ('76) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. Jones is also the father of current Bulldog catcher Richard Jones. And Jeff Hartsell catches-up with Kevin Higgins.

Spring football practice continues for the Dogs. Also, South Carolina lieutenant governor hopeful Lt. Col. Bill Connor ('90) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. Hear how this Cid grad intends to shake things up in Columbia.

Postseason play for the Bulldog basketball team! Also, Citadel head football coach Kevin Higgins comments on spring practice. Additionally, SoCon indoor track coach of the year Jody Huddleston chats with the GrayLine gang; and Taylor Gross ('96) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. Gross worked as Oliver North's radio and TV producer, before serving as a spokesman in The White House under President George W. Bush.

Former Citadel and NFL head coach Bobby Ross discusses his days as the Bulldogs skipper in the mid-'70s. Also, Jeff Hartsell has the full report on El Cid's opening loss to Samford in the SoCon basketball tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn.

SoCon coach of the year Ed Conroy ('89), as well as SoCon all-conference selection Demetrius Nelson, are interviewed on this week's show. Also, famed author Pat Conroy ('67) and his old teammate, Col. David Bornhorst ('68), comment on the incredible accomplishments of Ed Conroy and the entire Bulldog roster. Finally, Tandy Rice ('61) checks-in from Nashville, as we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of "Citadel GrayLine."

Richard Johnson ('76), the athletics director at Wofford, is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. He discusses his playing days with the Dogs; and the success Ed Conroy's litter is having in '09. Also, Jeff Hartsell discusses the Charleston.net article penned by Conroy's cousin, Pat.

U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett ('83) is the Band of Gold Spotlight. We hear about Barrett's work on Capitol Hill, and his cadet days. Also, Jeff Hartsell discusses the Basketball Bulldogs' big wins on the road at CofC and Davidson. And Fred Jordan's Diamond Dogs prepare to start the '09 season.

"Miracle On The Hudson" survivor Mark Hood ('82) describes the dramatic rescue of US Airways Flight 1549, which crashed in the Hudson River on Jan. 15. Also, Citadel basketball great Doug Bridges ('68) remembers former head hoops coach Mel Thompson, who passed away at the age of 76 on Feb. 5.

Kevin Higgins comments on the 2009 football signing class. Plus, Jeff Hartsell chimes-in with his take on this new litter of Dogs; and we get the latest info on the red-hot CItadel basketball squad.

Art Musselman ('60), a member of the famous "Blitz Kids" teams of the late '50s, is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. This weekend Musselman's jersey is being honored at The Citadel. Also, the current Dogs win three big SoCon games in a row, including a home rout of the College of Charleston. And Jeff Hartsell of the Post and Courier has the latest info on football recruiting.