Citadel Grayline

Mike Capaccio, The Citadel's director of athletics, joins the show this week to weigh in on the coronavirus' impact on his department. He also shares thoughts on Brent Thompson's team and its weekend performance against No. 1 Clemson. Also, facility, fundraising and other sports news from the Charleston campus.

Dereks Thomas ('97) discusses his days playing football for The Citadel in the 1990s. Thomas also shares his transition from cadet to actor, including postgraduate work at Harvard. PostandCourier.com sports writer Jeff Hartsell recaps the season-opening loss at South Florida and this week's trip to No. 1 Clemson. Plus, "Knob Knowledge" fun involving the Bulldogs' unfortunate role in helping start IPTAY for Clemson backers.

The 2020 season of Citadel Football kicks off against the South Florida Bulls. Post and Courier Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell joins Jon Rawl for the 13th year of covering the athletic happenings at South Carolina's military college. We also discuss the many changes that the school has implemented to adapt to COVID-19. Plus, stadium improvements and a "Knob Knowledge" trivia question.

The season finale for 2019. Citadel basketball coach Duggar Baucom returns to the show to discuss his 5-5 hoopsters. Three-pointers helped the Dogs wrap the December home slate with a win over Division-III Piedmont College. Also, host Kyle Weaver and Post and Courier Bulldogs beat writer Jeff Hartsell share football thoughts to start the show.

Recruiting is front and center as The Citadel aims to sign around 10 prospects for the 2020 class.  PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell and executive producer Jon Rawl review the handful of high school players that have pledged to Brent Thompson's program.  Basketball enjoys a few days off following three wins in four games.  What is the Board of Visitors doing with facilities improvements on the Charleston campus?  Also, a tribute to former "Voice of the Bulldogs" Ted Byrne, who was killed in a car wreck Nov. 30.  

Wofford embarrasses The Citadel on Senior Day, sending the Dogs into the offseason with a 6-6 record.  Paul Evangelist and Jeff Hartsell are at Toast! Mount Pleasant to recap what could have been in 2019.  Willie Eubanks III picks up SoCon Defensive Player of the Year honors.  Plus, Duggar Baucom's basketball team garners road wins at Southeast Missouri and Marist – plus a much-needed home triumph.

Brian Ruff ('77), a Citadel defensive standout that was the 11th Round pick of the Baltimore Colts in 1977, joins hosts Kyle Weaver and Jeff Hartsell at Toast! Mount Pleasant.  The crew look back at the head-scratching meltdown in Chattanooga that sent the Dogs to 6-5 on the season.  Plus, SoCon champ Wofford visits Johnson Hagood Stadium as Brent Thompson's team wraps the 2019 regular season.

Paul Evangelist and Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell break down Bulldogs football and basketball. Brent Thompson's team enjoyed a much-needed bye last weekend – and now an important trip to SoCon foe Chattanooga Mocs awaits. And Duggar Baucom's hoopsters nearly pulled the upset Tuesday night at the SEC's Georgia Bulldogs.

Chris Beverly and Phil Barrett combine to halt ETSU at the one yard line and The Citadel escapes Johnson City with a 31-27 comeback win.  PostandCourier.com insider Jeff Hartsell and former player Kyle Weaver weigh in on the surging 6-4 Bulldogs, who now enjoy an open week.  Also, Citadel women's soccer head coach Ciaran Traquair visits Toast! Mount Pleasant and shares news about SoCon All-Freshman Suzuka Yosue, a forward from Osaka, Japan.

Ra'Shaud Graham ('16), team chaplain for Citadel sports and the FCA representative on campus, is the special guest this week. The native of Lake City, S.C., has an important role in keeping cadet-student-athletes focused on their goals. Also, PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell and Kyle Weaver reflect on the Mercer win and ahead to this week's trap game at struggling ETSU.

The Citadel 27, Furman 10. One of the best wins in Brent Thompson's tenure in Charleston is feted by Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell and former offensive lineman Kyle Weaver.  The Dogs improved to 4-4 after thumping the archrival; but now have a pesky Mercer Bears program headed to Johnson Hagood Stadium for Homecoming 2019. Plus, a quick word on Duggar Baucom's basketball team at the dawn of a new season.

Purple Makes Me Puke Week. After dispatching the purple-clad Catamounts of Western Carolina, Citadel playmakers Brandon Rainey, Raleigh Webb and Marquise Blount head to Greenville, S.C., to try and upset legendary rival and principal purple-puker No. 8 Furman.  Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell and guest host Paul Evangelist ('87) have the banter going at Toast! Mount Pleasant.

The Silver Shako now resides in Lexington, Va. Kyle Weaver and Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell are at Toast! Mount Pleasant with a recap of VMI's first win over The Citadel since 2002.  Brent Thompson's team must now regroup as Western Carolina invades Johnson Hagood Stadium.  Plus, the Bulldog basketball team inches closer to the start of a new season.

Four overtime heartbreaker in Homewood. PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell joins Kyle Weaver at Toast! Mount Pleasant for a look back at the longest football game in Citadel history, a 61-55 setback at Samford.  VMI now heads to Johnson Hagood Stadium for a Silver Shako clash, as Brent Thompson's unit looks to bounce back. Also, audience questions this week include the latest with former players Cam Jackson and Alex Glover; and how will California's new state law for college athletes impact programs like The Citadel?

Another win against Charleston Southern. PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell and new "Citadel GrayLine" team member and guest host Paul Evangelist ('87) review the close win over CSU. The Dogs now pack their bags for Homewood and the SoCon opener against a gritty Samford Bulldogs bunch. Also, Hartsell shares info on the basketball transfers headed to Duggar Baucom's program.

Victory at Georgia Tech!  The Citadel runs over the historic ACC institution in downtown Atlanta and prevails with a Jacob Godek game-winning field goal in overtime.  Plus, Citadel Football Association executive director John Carlisle ('64) returns to the show to discuss his organization's important role in advancing Bulldogs football.

I-26 was unkind to Brent Thompson's team, which evacuated Charleston for Hurricane Dorian, spent days in the Upstate waiting out the storm, then hit Elon University for a tough contest matching the SoCon and the CAA.  Kyle Weaver and PostandCourier.com beat writer Jeff Hartsell have the full report on the 0-2 Bulldogs, which now hit the road again for a money contest against the ACC's Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Hurricane Dorian forces The Citadel's closure, sending the football team back to the Upstate for a week of preparation before facing the Elon Phoenix on the road Saturday. PostandCourier.com beat writer Jeff Hartsell has the latest from Brent Thompson's team, which tries to rebound after a close loss to nationally-ranked Towson in Week 1.  Executive producer Jon Rawl steps in for Kyle Weaver this week for this medley of Bulldogs football, soccer and basketball talk.

Season 12 of "Citadel GrayLine" launches from Toast! Mount Pleasant. Former Bulldogs offensive lineman Kyle Weaver hosts alongside veteran Post and Courier Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell.  As Brent Thompson's team preps for the opener at home against Towson, we find out about the new defensive coordinator's impact on the program, Brandon Rainey's growth, and new faces on the roster.

Tommy McQueeney ('74) shares his thoughts on Citadel athletics on the Fall 2018 finale. The multi-talented Charleston native also chats with hosts Kyle Weaver and Jeff Hartsell about his book writing career, which includes the just-released "Around In Circles," about former Citadel basketball coach and athletics director Les Robinson.