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This is the first episode I've had with a family member of a former player! I talk with Neena Speer, daughter of the late former men's basketball center Donnie Speer. Donnie was a big part of UAB's very first basketball teams and of course the run to the Elite 8 in 1982. His legacy carried on beyond the hardwood as it lives on in the memories of UAB fans and his friends and family. Hope you enjoy! 

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On this episode of Inside Drill, brought to you by The Group of Five Guys, UAB Secondary Coach and Special Teams Coordinator, Kenneth Gilstrap joins the show to give us an update on his time  in Birmingham so far.  Coach talks about his move from MTSU to UAB, how the summer has been for his guys, who are some players to keep an eye out for and much more as The Blazers move into the American Conference.  Do not miss another great episode of Inside Drill!

Join me as I talk with former UAB baseball pitcher, Kevin Fehr! Kevin was on the very first UAB baseball teams and recounts his playing days with the upstart program. Kevin also went on to coach baseball at the high school and college level all while officiating high school and college basketball. This led to an 18-year career officiating in the NBA. Kevin and I talked about his time in sports with some of the greats like Harry "The Hat" Walker, Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Jordan, and so many others. It was an honor to listen to some of his stories! 

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Join me as I talk with one of the recent stars for the UAB men's basketball program, Quan Jackson! Quan and I had a great discussion about his two seasons at UAB, his leadership of the team, his current pro career in Finland, and so much more! Hope you enjoy! No This Week In Blazer History this week. To listen to the postseason history of UAB basketball in the NCAA tournament and NIT, check out Episode 35 and 16! 

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Join me as I talk with one of the original pioneers of the UAB football program, Kevin Drake. Kevin has been a journeyman throughout his life in football and in his career. We had a great conversation about his playing days with UAB, his move from quarterback to wide receiver in his senior season, his life after football, and more! Be sure to stick around for another This Week in Blazer History segment going over some all-time great UAB men's and women's basketball games, Blazer birthdays, and university events that occurred from March 1-12. 

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In this episode, we break down the bowl games of the week!

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Join me as I talk with former UAB football kicker Ty Long! Ty and I discuss his time at UAB, his playing career in the Canadian Football League and the NFL, his current life as an NFL free agent, and more! Hope you enjoy!

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Join me as I talk with one of UAB Softball's all-time greats, Caitlin Attfield! Caitlin shares great insight into her approach to the game, her adjustment to the college level, her playing days, and her special memories from her time at UAB! I really enjoyed the conversation! Thanks for listening! 

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On this episode of the Group of Five Guys Podcast, The GOFG eclipse the 1 year mark of starting this podcast. The guys take a moment to reflect and thank everyone who helped make this podcast what it is today.  The attention then turns to Conference USA and a preview of all the teams for the 2022 football season.  Who will be the top players in the conference, what teams to lookout for and who will win the championship.  Do not miss this jam packed episode!

Join me as I talk with one of the all-time greats from UAB basketball, Jack Kramer! Jack shares a lot of great stories about his friendships with his former teammates including Andy Kennedy, Barry Bearden, Alan Ogg, Carter Long, and many others! Jack also goes into great detail about the lives of his kids, two of which are division 1 NCAA athletes. Jack does a great job setting the scene of what it was like playing with the team and a couple of great moments from games in that era. I learned a lot from this one! 

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In this episode, we discuss the possibility of more Pac-12 teams bolting for other conferences, Alabama and Auburn recruiting, and we rank the SEC head football coaches.

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In this episode, we discuss the first round of the USFL playoffs, Deshaun Watson's upcoming disciplinary meeting with the NFL, the NBA Draft, the Stanley Cup Finals, and the College World Series.

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Join me as I talk with former UAB football wide receiver and kick returner, Frantrell Forrest. This has been one of my favorite episodes so far! Frantrell was 100% real in his discussion about the highs and lows of his playing days and life in general. He is one of the most dynamic players to ever step foot on the field for UAB football. We discussed everything from his life before college, his big game moments, what it was like on the field with some other UAB greats that played alongside him, his family life, and more! It's worth the listen! 

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Join me as I talk with one of the greats from the UAB basketball program in the early 2000s, Mr. Paul Delaney III! Paul had a fantastic career at UAB and his name is still all over the Blazer record book. We discuss his role on the team as a leader during the transition from Mike Anderson to Mike Davis, his clutch baskets, battling back from injury, and his current career playing basketball overseas in Israel! Also stick around for another This Week in Blazer History segment! 

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Join me as I talk with Holly Holland-Berry! Intrigued by the opportunity to play in the upstart Conference USA, Holly came to UAB from her hometown near Tampa, Florida and provided a spark for the Blazers. She was one of the greatest sharp shooters from three-point land played alongside some of the greatest Blazers in the history of the program. Holly played a big role in the Sweet 16 run by the UAB women's basketball team in the 2000 season, including 21 points in the Round of 32 game against 3-seeded Mississippi State. Holly has great stories to tell and I really enjoyed our conversation! 

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Longtime Blazer fan Steve Rutherford and I collaborate to recap the NCAA tournament appearances for the men's and women's teams in UAB's basketball history! The 1981 first appearance and the 1982 Elite 8 run for the men's team will be left out due to my last episode with Chris Giles going into great detail about both of those appearances! UAB has a rich history of basketball, and this episode breaks down all of those special moments! At the time of recording, the UAB-Houston men's NCAA tournament game had not occurred so there is no coverage on the game. Blazer nation is proud of the effort from the team this season and getting back to the Bartow standard by winning the Conference USA tournament and getting back to the big dance! 

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