Episodes

  • A DUFF SAID: THE FUNKY LEFTHANDER KAEL GAHAN
    Jun 26 2024

    Kael Gahan just wrapped up a stellar career as a pitcher for the Lake Orion baseball team. He is headed to Duke University to play college baseball for the Blue Devils. I discussed his time coming up with the Dragons and his future plans.

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    13 mins
  • A DUFF SAID: SENIOR NIGHT AT LAKE ORION
    Feb 29 2024

    The Lake Orion boys basketball team won 77-50 over Harper Woods on Senior Night. It was a career night for Ethan Sharkey. In his final game in the Lake Orion gym, Sharkey scored a career-high 24 points. He described what this night was like for him and shared his thoughts about his time as a starter for the varsity squad. I also talked to fellow senior Sam Blakely about how he hopes his community will remember his contributions to the basketball and football teams.

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    13 mins
  • A DUFF SAID: IZZY WOTLINKSI
    Feb 17 2024

    Lake Orion junior Izzy Wotlinski has become a leader for the Lake Orion girl's basketball team. Her journey hasn't been easy as she has had to overcome tearing her ACL twice. Wotlinski hasn't let that slow her down as she is determined to help lead the school to another district title.

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    16 mins
  • A DUFF SAID: HOW SAM ALI ILLUSTRATED MICHIGAN WINNING THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
    Jan 25 2024

    Sam Ali is the sports director of two TV stations in Flint, Michigan. When Michigan won the national championship in college football earlier this month, broadcasting rules prohibited him from showing footage of the game during his sportscast. So he improvised with comic illustrations of the game. His sportscast caught the attention of several national media outlets. Ali's artwork made him a viral star.

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    36 mins
  • SAGINAW VALLEY STATE PREPARES FOR SEASON FINALE VS MICHIGAN TECH
    Nov 11 2023

    The Saginaw Valley State football team celebrated Senior Day with a blowout win over Northern Michigan last week. The Cardinals wrap up the season this Saturday on the road against Michigan Tech. Coach Ryan Brady recapped last week's win and discussed some impressive performances that came out of it. We also previewed this week's game against Tech.

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    14 mins
  • SAGINAW VALLEY STATE PREPARES FOR UNBEATEN DAVENPORT
    Oct 27 2023

    The Saginaw Valley State football team has won its last two games and prepares to tangle unbeaten Davenport on Saturday. I spoke to Cardinals' Coach Ryan Brady about those wins and who stood out for his team defensively. We also discussed the Cardinals' mindset going into their meeting with Davenport.

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    18 mins
  • A DUFF SAID: KAYDON DEGRAFFENREID
    Oct 6 2023

    Lake Orion senior linebacker Kaydon Degraffenreid didn't like football when he was younger. He has since developed it into his biggest passion and the Dragons are glad that his family moved from Florida to Lake Orion. The Dragons are 6-0 and ranked sixth in the state this week thanks in part to his presence on defense. I spoke to him about his journey and what it means to him to be a part of the community.

    In Lessons From Coach Watkins, Steve and I discuss how teams can use these last three weeks of the regular season to be prepared for the postseason despite what their record might be.

    Saginaw Valley State Coach Ryan Brady joined me to preview the Cardinals' matchup with top-ranked Ferris State.

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    41 mins
  • A DUFF SAID: JOEY DEBRINCAT AND BATTLE OF THE VALLEYS PREVIEW
    Sep 29 2023

    Joey DeBrincat has been one of the many players that have contributed to the success of the Lake Orion football team. I caught up with him and discussed his football journey.

    I also spoke to Saginaw Valley State football coach Ryan Brady to discuss the Cardinals' (2-2) matchup with in-state rival Grand Valley State.

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    27 mins