Citadel Grayline

Will the recent slide of the '08 Bulldog baseball squad lead to offseason changes on Fred Jordan's staff? We discuss this, as well as the Dogs' SoCon Tournament strategy. Also, the Board Of Visitors approves letting a CGPS alumnae give a Citadel diploma to her cadet-daughter during the 2008 Commencement. GrayLine reviews this recent Citadel tradition violation.

Citadel athletes have done well in the classroom, receiving a passing grade from the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate report. Also, the Bulldog baseball team wins on the road in Rock Hill against Winthrop. Plus, the Band Of Gold Spotlight features Stephen Stubley ('93) discussing the 13th Annual Brian C. Martin Memorial Golf Tournament, taking place at Oaks Hill Golf Club in Columbia, S.C., on May 31. Martin died in a car wreck in 1996, and each year his 1993 classmates and more gather in Columbia to raise money for a needs-based scholarship at The Citadel.

Larry Hutto ('91) was the catcher on The Citadel's 1990 College World Series team, and he's this week's Band Of Gold Spotlight. Hear about the Bulldogs' historic rise to Omaha, and what the Hampton, S.C., native has been doing since his days on Moultrie Street. Also, Post and Courier Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell has the latest on the current Bulldog baseball team; and info straight from head football coach Kevin Higgins regarding changes in the FCS playoffs.

Board of Vistors member Claude W. Burns III ('80) is this week's Band Of Gold Spotlight. The Rock Hill, S.C., native owns Burns Cadillac Chevrolet, a company that's served South Carolina since 1923. He relays info on his business, as well as the responsibilities he now undertakes as a leader at The Citadel. Also, Y'all Magazine's college baseball analyst Brian Ferguson gives us his take on Fred Jordan's litter of Dogs. Will El Cid successfully make it through the upcoming SoCon tourney?

Junior pitcher Wes Wrenn is named SoCon Pitcher of the Week. The High Point, N.C., native pitched a no-hitter into the seventh inning in a 9-1 Citadel win over Davidson on Saturday. Wrenn and his teammates swept the Wildcats in weekend action, and moved into second place in the conference standings. However, mid-week losses on the road to UNCW and East Carolina have put Fred Jordan's team in another tough spot. Also on this episode of Citadel GrayLine, Recognition Day has been moved up several days on the Spring '08 schedule. Is this a good - or bad - thing? We talk about this important Citadel tradition.

South Carolina state Sen. Billy O'Dell ('60) is the Band of Gold Spotlight on this week's Citadel GrayLine. The Republican from Ware Shoals has served in the State House since 1989. Hear his role in appropriating funds for his alma mater; plus war stories from his days as a cadet. Also, Jeff Hartsell has info on the Bulldog baseball team's recent wins against Wofford and Charleston Southern. And there's a new strength and conditioning coach in The Citadel athletic department.

Col. Quincy Collins ('53), a distinguished Citadel graduate, is this week's special guest on Citadel GrayLine. The Air Force pilot spent over seven years as a POW in North Vietnam; where his cellmate was John McCain. Hear Collins' amazing story of survival, and how The Citadel helped prepare him. Also, Jeff Hartsell of The Post and Courier shares info on the Bulldog baseball team's tough loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Who will the next athletic director at The Citadel be? We have comments from current AD Les Robinson on this edition of Citadel GrayLine. And what's going on with Dogs on the baseball field? Also, Clemson head football coach Tommy Bowden comments on his team's Sept. 6 match against the Bulldogs in Death Valley; and Col. Douglas A. Dods ('76) is in the Band Of Gold spotlight.

Spring practice is over for Kevin Higgins' team. The Dogs held a Blue-White game on Corps Day, and Jeff Hartsell of The Post and Courier has a full report. Also, the Baseball Dogs continue to have ups and downs along the early path of the '08 season.

Cameron Wells, the SoCon Freshman of the Year, joins Citadel GrayLine to discuss his recent honor. Cadet Pvt. Wells, from Houston, Texas, led the Citadel basketball team and was the league's leading scorer among freshman. Also, The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell shares his insight on the spring practice of the Football Dogs. Finally, The Citadel mourns the loss of longtime Board of Visitor chairman James E. Jones Jr. ('58). Jones' longtime Citadel friend, Bill Endictor ('59), joins GrayLine to discuss the accomplishments of this extraordinary Citadel Man.

The inaugural broadcast of Citadel GrayLine. This historic show features Post and Courier Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell, head football coach Kevin Higgins, and Citadel Man extraordinaire Tandy Rice ('61). Hear Coach Higgins discuss his new signees, and also find out what's going on with the team as spring practice is under way. Also, the Diamond Dogs beat No. 23 Louisville, skippered by grad Dan McDonnell ('92). Enjoy GrayLine, the radio show and podcast for diehard Dogs.