Aggie Radio Sports

The Aggie Radio Sports Show pres. by The Utah Statesman April 24

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:06:03 -0600

Jacob Nielson and Jake Ellis talk about the transfer portal and the USU Athletics Hall of Fame Induction.

Aggie Radio Sports Show pres. by The Utah Statesman: Mar. 13, 2023

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:28:53 -0600

Jake Ellis and Jacob Nielson talk all things Utah State Basketball as the team gears up for March Madness.

Aggie Radio Sports Show pres. by The Utah Statesman: Feb. 13, 2023

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:08:49 -0600

Jake Ellis and Jacob Nielson talk all things Utah State sports. Highlights include Jaycee Carroll's jersey retirement, USU MBB's tourney odds, and a new record from Utah State softball.

Aggie Radio Sports Show pres. by The Utah Statesman: Feb. 7, 2023

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:09:00 -0600

Jacob Nielson and Jake Ellis preview SDSU @ USU MBB. Our apologies for audio issues this week.

Aggie Radio Sports Show pres. by The Utah Statesman: Jan. 30, 2023

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:16:16 -0600

Jacob Nielson and Jake Ellis talk all things Aggie sports with a slight detour on a Polar Bear who nuked the world.

Aggie Radio Sports Show pres. by The Utah Statesman: Jan. 23, 2023

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:31:27 -0600

Jake Ellis provides a quick recap and preview for USU sports.

Aggie Radio Sports Show pres. by The Utah Statesman: Jan. 9, 2023

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 21:10:49 -0600

Jacob Nielson and Jake Ellis talk all things Aggie sports.

Aggie Radio Sports Show pres. by The Utah Statesman: Dec. 5, 2022

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:44:29 -0600

Jacob Nielson and Jake Ellis chat all things Utah State sports.

Aggie Radio Sports Show pres. by The Utah Statesman: Nov. 30, 2022

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:05:44 -0600

Jake Ellis and Jacob Nielson talk all things Aggie Sports and pitch a USU Christmas album.

Aggie Radio Sports Show pres. by The Utah Statesman: Nov. 21, 2022

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:15:20 -0600

Jake Ellis and Jacob Ellis talk about all things Aggie sports. Highlights: drafting USU Soccer teams for the World Cup and USU Football reactions.

Aggie Radio Sports Show: Nov. 16, 2022

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:30:58 -0600

Aggie Radio Sports Show: Nov. 9

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:53:18 -0600

Jake Ellis talks Aggie Volleyball, hoops and football.

Aggie Radio Sports Show: Week of 10/31/22

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:11:14 -0600

Jacob Nielson and Jake Ellis talk all things Aggie sports. Highlights: John Hartwell resigns, USU Soccer falls in after 22 PKs to SDSU, what both Jacobs would do if they were AD, and what the New Mexico game means for USU Football.

Aggie Radio Sports Show:10/24/22

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:08:14 -0600

Jake Ellis and Jacob Nielson talk all things USU athletics.

Statesman Sports Desk Podcast: Week of Oct. 17

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:26:06 -0600

Jacob Nielson and Jake Ellis talk about all things Aggie sports. Highlights of this episode:

-Review of CSU Football game

-MW Basketball Media Predicted Finish

-Aggie Volleyball and Soccer

-Wyoming Football Preview

Statesman Sports Desk returns for BYU week : What’s up with USU football?

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:03:07 -0600

The Statesman Sports Desk podcast returns the week of September 28, 2022. Jacob Nielson and Utah Statesman sports content manager Jacob Ellis break down the issues plaguing Utah State football and preview Thursday night's game at BYU.

The Statesman Sports Desk — Bowl Week!

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:24:33 -0600

Utah State football is set to take on the Oregon State Beavers in the first ever Jimmy Kimmel LA bowl!

The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review Utah State beats New Orleans

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:26:09 -0600

Utah State Men's Basketball gets back on track with a win against New Orleans as they prepare for a trip to Ogden to play the Weber State Wildcats and a trip to Sioux Falls to play the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Bonus Episode: The Utah State Aggies are Mountain West Champions!

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 15:19:50 -0600

One week after the championship game, Parker Ballantyne talks to Jacob Neilson, Kameron McCurdy, and Mark Greenwood about Utah State’s Championship run, the 46-13 victory over the Aztecs, and the bright future of the Aggies.

Aztec Annihilation: USU Football routes SDSU to win Mountain West Championship by Mark Greenwood

Utah State Just Taught A Master Class On Local Sports Coverage by Parker Ballantyne

How Logan Bonner’s leadership helped lead USU to MW conference title by Mark Greenwood

How Deven Thompkins balances being a USU Football star, father of two by Jacob Neilson

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The Statesman Sports Desk — USU Basketball continues non conference play at BYU

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:36:43 -0600

Utah State basketball drops to 6-3 after losing 71-82 to the BYU cougars who advance to 8-1. Utah State still has some exciting games before conference play starts.

Column: Ryan Odom’s belief in analytics will help USU Basketball by Parker Ballantyne

The 40/40/20 Rule And Why It Might Not Matter by Parker Ballantyne

Mountain West Basketball Historical Preview by Parker Ballantyne

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of Championship Week!

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:57:58 -0600

The Utah State Aggies are the 2021 Mountain West Champions! After a blowout victory for the Aggies, Utah State stands alone atop the Mountain West Conference. USU beat SDSU 46-13 and will now face Oregon State in the LA Bowl. Utah State basketball also had an excited matchup with Saint Mary's last week and came just short of picking up a win.

USU Men’s Hoops fall to Saint Mary’s on last second free-throws

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The Statesman Sports Desk — previewing the championship game against San Diego State

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:09:57 -0600

This Saturday, the Utah State Aggies will play in their second-ever Mountain West championship game. The Aztecs will host the Aggies for the chance for the conference title and the chance to play in the LA bowl against a PAC-12 opponent. Utah State basketball is still on a roll but has a tough road ahead. Thanks for tuning in!

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of week 12 and the entire regular season Tuesday edition

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:44:51 -0600

Utah State gets the win against New Mexico and the Aggies are on the way to the Mountain West championship game!

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The Statesman Sports Desk — previewing the season finale against New Mexico and a look ahead at basketball

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:35:47 -0600

While Utah State football looks to close out the season in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the basketball team returns from the east coast road trip and prepares for a home stand. What games should you have circled on your calendar? Tune in to find out.

Mountain West Basketball Historical Preview by Parker Ballantyne

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of week 11

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:14:15 -0600

Utah State Volleyball wins a Mountain West title, football drops a game against the Wyoming Cowboys in Bridger's Battle, and basketball brings home the hardware after a hard fought Myrtle Beach Invitational.

USU Men’s Hoops edge out Penn in 2OT thriller by Parker Ballantyne

USU Men’s Hoops route old WAC foe in Myrtle Beach Tournament semifinals by Mark Greenwood

USU Men’s hoops knock off Oklahoma to win Myrtle Beach Invitational by Parker Ballantyne

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The Statesman Sports Desk — preview of senior night against Wyoming

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:06:25 -0600

The Aggies prepare to take on the Wyoming Cowboys in the Battle for Bridger's Rifle on Utah State's senior night. The volleyball team is having an historic year and the basketball team prepares to tip off in the Myrtle Beach Invitational against UPenn.

The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of week ten Tuesday edition

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:36:03 -0600

Utah State football rolls past the Mountain West defending champs with a 48-7 victory to improve to 8-2 on the season. The basketball teams recovers from a season-opener loss and beats Richmond to improve to 1-1.

The Statesman Sports Desk — preview of the San Jose State game, basketball has tipped off, plus an interview with Kameron McCurdy

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:33:51 -0600

Utah State football has a big game against San Jose State and the fate of the conference may be riding on this game. College basketball is officially back as Utah State loses their opener. Plus Kameron McCurdy, former host of Aggie Radio's The Curd With Kameron McCurdy joins the show to talk about Jordan Love and his first NFL start.

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of week nine

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:15:53 -0600

Utah State wins their last non conference game against New Mexico State and improves to 7-2. This week was also full of big games and upsets around the Mountain West.

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The Statesman Sports Desk —Bonus Episode: a closer look at USU basketball and the path to success

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:17:54 -0600

a closer look at Utah State's upcoming basketball season.

Stew Morrill’s influence six years post retirement by Parker Ballantyne

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The Statesman Sports Desk — previewing the football game against New Mexico State and a look at the success USU soccer

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:12:10 -0600

USU soccer, under first-year head coach Manny Martins, is continuing to have success into the Mountain West tournament. The football team takes a trip to New Mexico State the final non-conference game of the season.

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of week eight

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:12:27 -0600

Utah State becomes bowl eligible and improves to 6-2 on the season with a convincing win against Hawaii. The hunt for the Mountain West conference championship is on and Utah State basketball played its first and only exhibition game.

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Previewing the football game against Hawaii and the upcoming basketball season

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:25:36 -0600

Volleyball and soccer continue to see major success. Utah State Football (5-2) prepares to host the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (4-4). Plus, Utah State basketball is right around the corner. Preview the upcoming football game and take a dive into the basketball roster.

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of week seven

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 23:09:51 -0600

Utah State beats the Colorado State Rams in chaotic fashion to improve to 5-2. What else happened in the conference? Plus basketball is back this week.

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Preview of the homecoming game against Colorado State and a look at projected basketball standings

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:22:08 -0600

Utah State hosts the Colorado State Rams (3-3, 2-0) for the homecoming game. what does this matchup look like and what would a win mean for either program? Plus, the Mountain West released preseason projected rankings and the Aggies are at fifth. Is that a fair assessment and where is everybody else ranked? Tune in to hear all about it.

Utah State Just Taught A Master Class On Local Sports Coverage by Parker Ballantyne

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of week six Tuesday edition

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:06:35 -0600

The Monday morning review is coming a day late due to travel conflicts with the game in Las Vegas, but there is still a lot to cover! Week six was a big one for Utah State. With a come-from-behind win at UNLV, Utah State breaks a two-game losing streak and is is now 4-2 on the season. Savon Scarver ties the all-time NCAA kickoff return record in his hometown and the Aggies once again control their own destiny. Tune into the Tuesday edition of the Monday morning review to hear all that and more.

Utah State Just Taught a Master Class on Local Sports Coverage by Parker Ballantyne

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Bonus Episode: Interview with UNLV sports insider Alex Wright about Rebel Football

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:15:22 -0600

In this episode, Jacob Nielson is in Las Vegas and speaks with UNLV Football Insider and Editor in Cheif of The Scarlet and Gray Free Press, Alex Wright.

Wright breaks down why UNLV Football is struggling, what can happen it to turn things around, and shares what it's like being a college team in a multi-pro sports city.

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The Statesman Sports Desk — previewing the upcoming UNLV game

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:16:11 -0600

Utah State travels to Las Vegas to take on the 0-5 UNLV Rebels in Allegiant Stadium. After a bye week what do the Aggies look like and what do they need to do to pick up their fourth win? Is UNLV better than their record suggests?

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of week six plus Utah State‘s path to conference championship

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:50:39 -0600

The Utah State Aggies had a bye week but most of the conference was in action. How did the other games affect Utah State? Who is the toughest game left on Utah State's schedule? and what are the hopes for Utah State winning the division and playing in the Mountain West championship game?

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Bye week coming at just the right time plus a look ahead at Utah State basketball

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:54:23 -0600

A bye week is just what the football team needs as they prepare to continue conference play against 0-5 UNLV. At 9-3-1, soccer has dropped two in a row but looks to continue their success in the conference. The men's basketball schedule has been announced and the Mountain West, as always, will be a huge challenge.

Column: Ryan Odom’s belief in analytics will help USU Basketball by Parker Ballantyne

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of week five

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 07:34:22 -0600

Utah State falls to BYU 34-20. The Aggies now 3-2 still have a lot of football ahead of them. Tune in to hear all about that and catch up on other games around the conference.

USU comeback falls short, Wagon Wheel returns to Provo by Jake Ellis

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The Statesman Sports Desk — previewing the upcoming blackout game vs. in-state rival BYU

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:05:57 -0600

Special guest host, Ryan Olson, returns to talk with Parker Ballantyne about this week's game against the BYU cougars, what this game means, and the future of the rivalry.

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of week four

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:08:48 -0600

Utah State falls to the Boise Broncos 23-3. What did the game look like and what else happened in the conference? Parker Ballantyne covers all that and more on the Monday morning review of week four.

Mistake-prone Aggies fall to Boise State, suffer first loss of the season by Jake Ellis

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The Statesman Sports Desk — previewing Utah State‘s game against Boise State with guests from the Arbiter

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:50:05 -0600

Special guests Lexi Almeido and Adam Bridges from Boise State's student paper, The Arbiter, join Jacob and Parker to talk about the upcoming showdown between the Aggies and the Broncos. Utah State (3-0) looks to continue the momentum against Boise State (1-2) as the Aggies play their first conference home game of the season.

How Deven Thompkins balances being a USU Football star, father of two by Jacob Nielson

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of week three

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:16:04 -0600

Utah State tops the Air Force Academy 49-45 and the Mountain West conference has a big week makes its way into the top 25. Hear about Utah State's big win as the Aggies get to 3-0 for the first time since 1978.

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The Statesman Sports Desk — previewing the Mountain West opener against the Air Force Academy

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:03:06 -0600

The 2-0 Aggies will travel to Colorado Springs to take on the 2-0 AFA Falcons to open up Mountain West play. What are the keys to the game for the Aggies and what does this game mean for Utah State season? Tune in to find out. Thanks for listening!

Column: USU football’s keys to success against Air Force by Parker Ballantyne

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Monday morning review of week two

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:06:15 -0600

Utah State defeats North Dakota 48-24. Now at 2-0 where do the Aggies stack up in the Mountain West after week two? Hear about that and all the conference and in-state scores! thanks for tuning in!

Offensive surge propels Aggies to 48-24 win over North Dakota by Jake Ellis

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The Statesman Sports Desk — previewing the home opener against North Dakota

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:14:29 -0600

Previewing the upcoming whiteout game home opener against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks and checking in on the rest of the conference.

The Statesman Sports Desk — Week one Monday morning review

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:20:55 -0600

Jacob Nielson and Parker Ballantyne dive into Utah State's impressive win against Washington State on the road. The first game of the Blake Anderson was a huge success and marks the first time an Aggie head coach won his first game since Phil Krueger in 1973. Jacob and Parker cover all that and go over the scoreboard for the entire conference and also talk about Manny Martins and his still undefeated soccer team. Thanks for listening!

Bonner, USU score 15 unanswered points to knock off Washington State by Parker Ballantyne

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Bonus Episode: Washington State Preview

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:31:50 -0600

Jacob Nielson and Parker Ballantyne preview the upcoming season opener at Washingtton State. How will the Aggies look against a PAC-12 team? What are Utah State's strengths, weaknesses, and unknowns going into week 1? Tune in to find out! Thanks for listening!

USU Soccer: Four games in, the Aggies remain undefeated by Jacob Nielson

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The Statesman Sports Desk — 2021 football full season preview!

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:26:00 -0600

Guest host Ryan Olson joins Parker Ballantyne for a game-by-game breakdown of the upcoming football season. Ryan and Parker preview the full season, roster composition, and more. Thanks for listening!

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Fall camp is a wrap and Utah State plays their second and final scrimmage

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:10:34 -0600

With just over a week until kickoff, the Aggies played their second of two fall camp scrimmages. With multiple positional battles still going strong, how did the scrimmage go, how does Utah State look going into week one, what are some concerns, and what can we reasonably expect from this team? Parker Ballantyne has all that and more on this episode. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Parker mentions a previous show with an interview with Coach Banda. If you missed it, you can catch that interview here: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-v8ezh-10970ae or on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Neemy is a champion again, Jordan Love suits up, and fall camp continues with a scrimmage

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:03:18 -0600

Neemias Queta wins yet another championship in Las Vegas, this time in the NBA summer league. Jordan Love plays in a preseason game and Sam Merrill plays in the summer league. Battles at fall camp continue and the Aggies play the first of two fall scrimmages. Parker and Jacob have all that and more for the week of August 15-21. Thanks for listening!

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The Statesman Sports Desk — Fall camp has begun plus an interview with Coach Kyle Cefalo

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:34:49 -0600

Neemy is an international superstar, Sam "Money" Merrill is on his way to Grind City, and fall camp is under way. Parker Ballantyne and Jacob Nielson have all that, plus they start their in-depth look into the roster with the receiving core. Plus an interview with passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach. Thanks for listening!

The Statesman Sports Desk — Neemias Queta is a Sacramento King

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:52:29 -0600

The former Utah State super star was drafted 39th overall to the Sacramento Kings. How will the center fit in on the King's roster? What does the future hold for the first-ever Portuguese NBA player? Tune in for the week of August 1-7 to hear Jacob (@jacobnielson12) and Parker (@pshark14) talk all about it. Thanks for listening!

‘He Craves Improvement’: How Queta became an NBA level player fit to represent Portugal by Jacob Nielson

The Statesman Sports Desk — NBA Draft day and conference realignment

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:56:05 -0600

The NBA Draft is tonight. Where will Neemias Queta land? Plus, the entire college landscape is shifting. What will conference realignment mean for the Mountain West and Utah State? Jacob (@jacobnielson12) and Parker (@pshark14) talk about all that on the show for the week of July 25-31. Thank you for tuning in!

Conference realignment: how could it impact Utah State by Parker Ballantyne

The Statesman Sports Desk — Sam Merrill is an NBA champion and interview with Coach Ephraim Banda

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:38:04 -0600

Sam Merrill becomes the first Aggie ever to win an NBA title, Neemias continues to work out with NBA teams, and coach Ephraim Banda joins to show to break down the Aggie defense. Jacob (jacobnielson12) and Parker (@pshark14) have all that and more on the show for the week of July 18- 24. Thanks for listening!

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Merrill becomes first Aggie to win NBA title by Jacob Nielson

A letter about Sam Merrill by Parker Ballantyne

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Neemi and the draft plus the new USU football staff

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:26:53 -0600

The NBA draft is coming up, Sam Merrill is in The Finals and college football season is right around the corner. Jacob (@jacobnielson12) and Parker (@pshark14) talk about all that and more on the show for the week of July 11-17. Thanks for listening!

Column: Can Blake Anderson bring USU football to winning ways

The Statesman Sports Desk – Name, Image, and Likeness and the state of USU Football

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:41:13 -0600

On this episode, Parker Ballantyne and Jacob Nielson talk shop on the current state of the Aggie football team. They also discuss the new name, image and likeness policy, and its impact on college athletics. Week of July 4-10. Thanks for listening!

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The Breakdown — Marco Anthony interview!

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:30:16 -0600

On this episode of the podcast, Cole Noel talks to USU men's basketball guard Marco Anthony. But first, Cole breaks down the BYU and College of Idaho basketball games and gives his thoughts about how the Aggies can improve and what they are doing right. Then, he finishes the pod discussing the USU football head coach search. Thanks for listening!

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The Breakdown — USU football's Thanksgiving win and USU basketball takes on BYU

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 15:06:33 -0600

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Touchdown Thorngren — NFL Week 12 predictions and Thorngren hierarchy, plus NBA Free Agent roundup and NCAAF playoff rankings

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:23:45 -0600

On this episode, Drew Thorngren gets into the weeds in the NBA free agency drama and picks out some scenarios that could be playing out soon. Then, he goes over the college football playoff rankings and gives his predictions for the final four. Finally, he dives into his top 10 NFL teams and picks some winners for week 12. Enjoy and thanks for listening!

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The Breakdown — Utah State men's basketball preview! W/ team manager Ryan Corbett

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:43:53 -0600

On this episode of the podcast, Cole Noel talks about the legend Sam Merrill being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks and then jumps into a Utah State men's basketball season preview. After that, he talks with USU men's basketball team manager Ryan Corbett (Kobethe2nd) live from the Bad Boy Mowers Invitational about this years team — who's filling Sam's shoes, who can take a major leap, how Craig Smith and the guys handle adversity and more. Finally, he gives his thoughts on the VCU matchup Wednesday afternoon. Thanks for listening!

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The Breakdown — Thank you, Gary Andersen and more Utah State football talk

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:52:30 -0600

In this episode, Cole makes his case for which coach should be next for USU football and also says goodbye and thank you to coach Andersen. After, he dives into the USU vs Nevada game and talks about some of the Aggies' woes this season.

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Touchdown Thorngren — James Harden trade drama and NFL week 10 picks and rankings!

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:35:29 -0600

On this episode, Drew Thorngren tries to break down trade scenarios for James Harden and the Rockets as well as how the Warriors would be if they added one of the top players on the market. Then, Drew looks at some of the top players in the 2020 NBA Draft class. Finally, he dives into the NFL week 10 madness and gives his picks and players to watch. Thanks for listening!

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The Breakdown — What is the problem with USU football?

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:48:55 -0600

Hello Aggie fans! In this episode of The Breakdown, Cole Noel asks the question, and tries to provide an answer, to why Utah State football has performed so poorly in its first two games of the season. Who's at blame, can it be fixed, what are the positives that can be taken away, are all things asked on this episode. Also, he takes a look at USU's next opponent, Nevada. Thanks for listening!

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The Breakdown — Introduction to a new pod! And takeaways from the Boise State game

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:24:38 -0600

Hello Aggie fans! In the first episode of The Breakdown, Cole Noel introduces himself and the show briefly before moving into a summary of Utah State football's offseason. After, he breaks down the Boise State game and how the team can improve if it wants to beat San Diego State this weekend. Enjoy!

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Touchdown Thorngren — Giannis to the Warriors? And Week 6 NFL Predictions

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:10:09 -0600

*Editor's note: This is podcast is from the previous week.

On this episode, Drew Thorngren ponders the possibility of Giannis taking his talents to the Golden State, if he were to leave the Bucks. Next, he highlights the Week 5 fantasy football breakout performers and helps you pick the best players to start for Week 6. Finally, he runs through he thinks are the 10 best teams in the NFL right now. Thanks for listening!

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Touchdown Thorngren — Lebron's Legacy, NFL Week 4 Predictions and Which Teams Make the Top 10?

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 17:21:45 -0600

On this episode, Drew Thorngren dives into LeBron James' legacy and if the Lakers will win the NBA Finals. Next, he highlights the Week 3 fantasy football breakout performers and helps you pick the best players to start for Week 4. Finally, he runs through he thinks are the 10 best teams in the NFL right now. Thanks for listening!

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Touchdown Thorngren — NFL Week 2 injuries, fantasy stars of the week and NBA playoffs

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:14:27 -0600

On this episode, Drew Thorngren dives into the Week 2 fantasy football breakout performers and helps you pick the best players to start for Week 3. Next, he runs through his favorite picks for the upcoming week in the NFL. Finally, he talks about some NBA and MLB playoffs. Thanks for listening!

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Kayla Ard Interview!

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 22:00:31 -0600

On this episode, Jason Walker and Jacob Nielson talked to Utah State women's basketball head coach Kayla Ard. They talk about recruiting, some of the challenges she has faced as a new head coach and preparing for the 2020-21 season. Thanks for listening!

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Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @thejwalk67 , @jacobnielson12

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Touchdown Thorngren — Week 1 NFL, fantasy football pickups and NBA playoffs

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:17:35 -0600

On this episode, Drew Thorngren kicks off the series by introducing himself and what the plans of the podcast are over the course of the sports seasons. Then, he dives into some of the teams that have impressed in the NBA playoffs, the best players to draft in fantasy football and what games to watch out for in the NFL. Thanks for listening!

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Will there be any Utah State sports in 2020? Hypotheticals for a reduced season, ramifications of no sports and more

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:35:59 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw, Jason Walker and Jacob Nielson dive into the cancellation of all fall sports in the Mountain West and dig into the possibilities of resuming play in the spring. Also, they talk about the financial implications of not playing a season and if the University can avoid cutting any of its athletics programs, along with much, much more.

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Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67 , @jacobnielson12

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Is Utah State football better than 8th in the Mountain West?

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:14:19 -0600

In the first portion of today's show, Jason Walker and Dalton Renshaw talk about the additions of Jason Shelley and Devonta'e Henry-Cole, plus the departure of Henry Colombi. (6:25) Then, the two talk about USU being picked fourth in the Mountain Division, which was announced during the Mountain West's preseason awards. (38:17) Thanks for listening, enjoy!

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Sports are back!

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:22:53 -0600

In the first portion of today's show, Jason Walker and Dalton Renshaw go over all of the leagues resuming action in the United States and celebrate the return of sports. Afterwards, they break down Pat Forde's conference realignment article and discuss how that could effect teams like Utah State, Utah and many more. Then, Jason gives his takeaways from a recent article he wrote for the Utah Statesman in which he gives a scouting report on NBA Draft prospect Sam Merrill.

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Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

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The Statesman Sports Desk – A rough season ahead?

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:03:42 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw, Jason Walker and Jacob Nielson discuss the reveal of Athlon Sports' All-Mountain West teams and the limited number of Utah State football inclusions. Later on, Jason gives his opinion on the possibility of Henry Colombi becoming the next Aggie QB1.

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Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67 , @jacobnielson12

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Utah State men's hoops offseason news

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 08:20:51 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw, Jason Walker and Jacob Nielson talk about the latest signings from Utah State men's basketball and discuss how the lineup could shake out with all the new players and players that have moved on.

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Jordan Love to the Tennessee Titans and USU men's hoops

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:50:49 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker look over the past three games of the USU men's basketball schedule and identify similarities and differences. Also, they look ahead toward the Mountain West tournament and where the Aggies could be seeded. (25:42) In part two, the guys look at the Aggies in the NFL combine and try to predict where Jordan Love could land in the NFL Draft. Thanks for listening, and, enjoy!

Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Utah State women's sports update

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:52:50 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker talk about all of the Utah State women's sports currently in season, about to start or just finished. That includes softball, soccer, women's basketball, gymnastics, tennis and a little more. Thanks for listening, and, enjoy!

Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Favorite Kobe memories and USU men's hoops

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:32:17 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker discuss Kobe Bryant's death and reminisce on moments from his life and career. Also, they talk about the USU men's basketball team's chances at making the NCAA tournament and the team's performance over the past couple of weeks. Thanks, as always, for listening, and Enjoy!

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The Statesman Sports Desk – You get a coach! And you get a coach!

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:36:52 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker discuss the new hirings of Bodie Reeder (Utah State football offensive coordinator) and Rob Neilson (Utah State volleyball). Thanks for listening, and, enjoy!

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Finishing off the football season

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:48:33 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker discuss the end of the Utah State football season and how the team will transition into the offseason. They cover coaching changes, player performances and give a short postmortem of the Frisco Bowl. Thanks, as always, for listening, and Enjoy!

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Who's the next go-to scorer for USU women's hoops?

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:29:23 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker are back in the studio and talking about the USU women's basketball team and what has happened over the winter break. Enjoy!

Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Why is the USU men's basketball team in a slump?

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:05:03 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker get together to talk about the USU men's basketball team, and more specifically, why they are in the midst of a regression. They talk about what the problems are, share quotes from players and coaches and try to give solutions to how the team can get back to its winning ways. Enjoy!

Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Seasons are changing

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:34:08 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker talk about the opening of basketball season for Utah State and how they've managed to play without one of their stars. Then, the two talk about Utah State football's chances of beating Boise State and capturing a potential conference championship bid. Thanks for listening, enjoy!

Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Eye of the LSU Tiger

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 16:19:01 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker break down Utah State football’s close win at home against Colorado State and talk about some of Jordan Love's early-season tendencies (31:27). After that, they debut a new segment on NFL quarterbacks. Then, they give a preview on the much anticipated LSU game this weekend. Thanks for listening, enjoy!

Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

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The Statesman Sports Desk – Undefeated in the Mountain West

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:29:03 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker break down Utah State football's historic win on the road against San Diego State, share some of the experiences from the stadium and detail some of the more impressive moments in the game. (23:35) After that, they debut a new segment and then preview the next Mountain West matchup for the Aggies, Colorado State coming to Logan this weekend.Thanks for listening. Enjoy!

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The Statesman Sports Desk - San Diego State, here we come

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:15:42 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker break down the win against Stony Brook and talk about some of the impressive performances, including a couple of broken records. You'll hear from head coach Gary Andersen and sophomore receiver Deven Thompkins talking about the game. (27:50) Then, they preview the San Diego State game and ask some questions into how Utah State can improve on the road. Thanks for listening. Enjoy!

Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

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The Statesman Sports Desk - Football is BACK, folks!

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 18:03:51 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker break down the loss at Wake Forest and give some examples of positive and negative takeaways from the game, as well as throw out a couple of overreactions that may or may not prove to be false. (43:50). Then the pair attempt to sort out who exactly are the Stony Brook Seawolves and what we might see in Saturday's game. Enjoy!

Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

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A Sports Podcast to be Named Later: Episode 1 — Always Take the Under in a Hurricane

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:04:35 -0600

Daniel Hansen, Jaden Johnson, Logan Jones and Thomas Sorenson make predictions for the Week 1 Mountain West games, nominate the best games to watch around the country this weekend, preview Utah State football's first game, and conclude the episode with a rousing conversation about their favorite fast food menu items.

The Statesman Sports Desk - Utah State Football OC Mike Sanford Jr.

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:20:05 -0600

On this episode, Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker sit down with new Utah State offensive coordinator Mike Sanford Jr. and talk about his offensive style, some players who've impressed him and how he's acclimated since coming to Logan. (22:49) Then, Jason and Dalton have a conversation about some of the main topics to come out of Mountain West media days, and talk USU football and some of the position groups.

Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

The Statesman Sports Desk - USU football schedule breakdown pt. 2

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:54:34 -0600

Jason Walker, Dalton Renshaw and Stephen Boxx go through the final six games of the Utah State football team's schedule and try to analyze and explain how each of the matchups might pan out once the season kicks off five weeks from now. Did they get it right? How do you think the team's going to play the second half of the season? Leave your comments or reach out on twitter. Enjoy!

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The Statesman Sports Desk - USU football schedule breakdown pt. 1

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:17:37 -0600

Jason Walker, Dalton Renshaw and Stephen Boxx go through the first six games of the Utah State football team's schedule and try to analyze and explain how each of the matchups might pan out once the season kicks off six weeks from now. Did they get it right? How do you think the team's going to play the first half of the season? Leave your comments or reach out on twitter. Enjoy!

Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

The Statesman Sports Desk - Utah State men's basketball head coach Craig Smith

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:16:55 -0600

Jason Walker and Dalton Renshaw sit down with USU men's basketball head coach Craig Smith and talk recruiting, impact players, coaching philosophy and much more. Enjoy!

Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

The Statesman Sports Desk - USU football, women's hoops, and more Aggie sports

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:04:50 -0600

Jason Walker and Dalton Renshaw go over the recent resignation of men's tennis coach James Wilson, talk Sam Merrill at the Chris Paul basketball camp, discuss the offseason for women's hoops (23:15) and play optimistic or pessimistic with some Utah State football topics later in the pod. Tweet at us with comments, questions or topics for upcoming episodes. Enjoy!

Twitter: @StatesmanSports, @dren_sports, @thejwalk67

The Statesman Sports Desk - NBA free agency special

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:52:58 -0600

Jason Walker and Dalton Renshaw go in depth on some of the NBA teams making major moves, including the Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers and many more. Stay tuned for an Aggie football episode later in the week. Enjoy!

The Statesman Sports Desk - USU basketball, Women's World Cup and Lions running backs

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:38:13 -0600

Jason Walker and Dalton Renshaw talk about the recent USWNT 13-0 match against Thailand. (18:00) Then go in depth about some of the recent signings by the Utah State basketball team and how the squad is shaping up. (58:20) Later on, Jaden Johnson joins to talk about the signing of national title winner Marco Anthony, among other things. Enjoy!

The Sports Paige Out Loud - Coach Gary Andersen - April 12, 2019

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:28:52 -0600

Utah State football head coach Gary Andersen joins Paige and Jaden in studio to talk about his return to Utah State, the Aggies' upcoming spring game, and the culture of the USU football program.

The Sports Paige Out Loud - Neemias Queta, Diogo Brito and Sam Merrill - April 5, 2019

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 12:39:01 -0600

Paige and Jaden are joined in studio by Neemias Queta, Diogo Brito and Sam Merrill from the Utah State men's basketball team to talk about their Mountain West Conference championship, the offseason, and the future of the Aggie team.

Sports Paige Out Loud - March 29, 2019 - Coach Craig Smith

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:45:01 -0600

Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year Craig Smith joins Paige and Jaden live in the Aggie Radio studio to talk about the team's championship run, offseason, and excitement for the future