Wichita State senior Morgan Stout, an All-American Athletic Conference middle blocker, joins the pod to discuss her career. We talk about her improvement from a raw, powerful athlete into a skilled volleyball player who leads the Shockers in categories such as kills, blocks and aces. We talk about growing up in Fowler and how parents, neighbors and coaches shaped her life. We discuss her famous on-court celebrations and enthusiasm and why that passion is so important to her. We get into her plans to play professionally and how the Shockers prepare for this weekend’s AAC Championship at Koch Arena.
Director of athletics Kevin Saal joins the podcast to discuss the changing landscape and where Wichita State fits as the pending House v. NCAA settlement nears. We discuss the three areas of the settlement and how they likely add a $7 million need to WSU’s annual athletic budget of around $27 million. How does not sponsoring football help Wichita State compared to peers? How is the athletic department working on revenue? How is Wichita State’s work on student-athlete satisfaction helping retention efforts. We also update fans on University Stadium and Wilkins Stadium construction projects.
Get set for the week at your favorite Shocker venue with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. The Shocker women face No. 9 Oklahoma on Tuesday at Koch Arena. On Friday, the AAC Volleyball Championship hits Koch Arena. Wichita State opens play against Tulsa at 7:30 p.m. The Shocker men’s basketball team is in Kansas City on Friday night to face Saint Louis. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Get set for the week at your favorite Shocker venue with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker men’s basketball is home on Thursday to face former MVC rival Northern Iowa. It’s a fitting night to recognize former Shocker coach Mark Turgeon for his induction into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. The Shocker women meet Missouri State (6 p.m. Wednesday) and St. Thomas (2 p.m. Saturday) at Koch Arena. On Sunday, Shocker volleyball is home for a 1 p.m. match against UTSA, the final regular-season appearance for four seniors. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State basketball needed a big boost in 2000 when 35-year-old Mark Turgeon arrived at Levitt Arena. His seven seasons rebuilt the program, highlighted by a Sweet 16 trip in 2006, and helped athletic director Jim Schaus rejuvenate the fan-base and an entire athletic department.
Radio voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy and Bob Lutz, host of “Bob and Jeff” on KFH radio and former Wichita Eagle columnist chronicled the Turgeon era from start to finish. They will take us through that time and what it meant to Shocker basketball.
Turgeon will be honored at Thursday’s Northern Iowa-Wichita State game in recognition of his induction into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. He coached Wichita State from 2000-2007 before spending four seasons at Texas A&M and 11 at Maryland. He compiled a 128-90 record in those seven seasons with three trips to the NIT and the 2006 MVC title and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.
We wrap up fall practices for Wichita State softball and baseball. Associate head coach Elizabeth Economon discusses how middle infielders Taylor Sedlacek and Sami Hood are on the rise as juniors. We also talk newcomers in the outfield, freshman pitcher Ava Sliger and the return of Lauren Lucas. Baseball coach Brian Green gets into Jay Bilas’ theories on playing a role on a team, how the weekend rotation might look and the skills of newcomer Owen Washburn.
Get set for the week at your favorite Shocker venue with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker basketball is home on Saturday after winning their openers and volleyball is on the road for a crucial AAC match on Friday. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State guard Bijan Cortes joins the podcast to talk about Sunday’s exhibition win and how the Shockers are changing their defensive approach. We discuss building a connection with center Quincy Ballard on lobs and why that play is exciting. We also talk about why he wears No. 55, why college athletes are paying more attention to their clothes and which Shocker might win a game of HORSE. The Shockers open the season at Western Kentucky on Monday at 7 p.m. The home opener is Nov. 9 against Montana State at 6 p.m.
Get set for the next week at your favorite Shocker venue with the Shocker Calendar podcast, the fastest five minutes in daily planning. Basketball gets started, volleyball is home on Sunday and the AAC will decide its cross country champion in Wichita on Friday. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State junior pitcher Caleb Anderson talks about fall scrimmages and teammates to watch in the five-game fall series. We also talk about his journey from football punter who planned to play for Vanderbilt to college pitcher and how he kept a positive attitude during tough times.
