Join the LIVE show Wednesday night as former teammates get back together to help welcome DJ Smith back to the mountain!

Do I have to say it?! You don’t wanna miss this one!!

Could get spicy with Turner and Love on the mic, great stuff!

You know what...let's add one more!

The speedster Dexter Jackson is now confirmed as well!

DomCrosetto wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 07, 2025 10:03 am

You know what...let's add one more!

The speedster Dexter Jackson is now confirmed as well!

I'd like to see Dexter added to the App Staff.

AppState89 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 07, 2025 10:15 am

DomCrosetto wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 07, 2025 10:03 am

You know what...let's add one more!

The speedster Dexter Jackson is now confirmed as well!

I'd like to see Dexter added to the App Staff.

Same! He's recently posted about his teams lack of injuries at the HS level because of his training and what they focus on. Bodes well to see that transition into the college ranks. And we'd all certainly love to see him land on the mountain as well!

Show went well but DJ got caught up in a recruiting dinner ha

Here's the audio version for those interested and didn't get to catch it live.

Tyler Adams from TA Films was a little surprise I worked up last minute. Glad it worked out!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a ... 0683274464

https://open.spotify.com/episode/64M6T5 ... 5d203144a7

Just listened to this and it’s great hearing the pride these guys have in the App State program. When they were talking about former athletes not having access to games, facilities, etc., that is a major issue in my eyes. That seems like it would be a great way to maintain the App State culture through coaching changes, player changes, and other staff changes. I really enjoyed the passion these guys have, and unfortunately I’m afraid that passion will be lost with the direction college football is going.

MtnMan14 wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 09, 2025 2:46 pm

Just listened to this and it’s great hearing the pride these guys have in the App State program. When they were talking about former athletes not having access to games, facilities, etc., that is a major issue in my eyes. That seems like it would be a great way to maintain the App State culture through coaching changes, player changes, and other staff changes. I really enjoyed the passion these guys have, and unfortunately I’m afraid that passion will be lost with the direction college football is going.

The passion will not be lost, because most alumni love their school regardless, if they have sports teams or not.

I was not able to catch this live but listened to the audio and this was amazing. So great to hear all of these guys talk about their experiences and how they want to support and be involved with the current and future teams. It should be required listening for all App State fans!

AppWyo wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 09, 2025 3:23 pm

MtnMan14 wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 09, 2025 2:46 pm

Just listened to this and it’s great hearing the pride these guys have in the App State program. When they were talking about former athletes not having access to games, facilities, etc., that is a major issue in my eyes. That seems like it would be a great way to maintain the App State culture through coaching changes, player changes, and other staff changes. I really enjoyed the passion these guys have, and unfortunately I’m afraid that passion will be lost with the direction college football is going.

The passion will not be lost, because most alumni love their school regardless, if they have sports teams or not.

Having passion for your alumni as a student is a different intangible than maintaining and continuing the culture of the football program.
IMO it is an epic failure to not have a program for football alumni to come back to games. Maybe you have to limit the number each week. However there should be a formal process to actually encourage football alumni to return. In the NIL era, it is even more critical to have guys coming back each week
Overall, great podcast, however, very disappointed that we do not do more to encourage football alumni to return.
It's a "low hanging fruit" idea for recruiting high school kids as they see football alumni at games and can recruit.... hopefully it will change...and someone hear this and make changes.

Great follow up episode with DJ. Loved hearing him talk ball and what we can hope to see under him

DJ in reference to interviewing with DLo. I can interview this afternoon..."you do not have to get ready...if you stay ready"...that quote works in all aspects of life...

I talked to Damon Scott and Dexter Coakley at the JMU football game. It was great to see them there.