Softball coach Kristi Bredbenner talks about outfitting the addition to her family in Shocker colors, keeping the team connected through check-ins and regular questions. She has three talented seniors who will return next spring and she details what that means for her roster. Track and field’s Steve Rainbolt misses the rhythm of accomplishment and team competition he usually experiences during the spring. He is a newcomer to Netflix and offers a few movie recommendations, led by “Bull Durham.”
Wichita State graduate manager Kellen Marshall discusses his view of the Roundhouse’s list of top 50 wins from 2007-March 1, 2019. Marshall, son of Shockers coach Gregg Marshall, details why NCAA wins over Pitt (2013) and Dayton (2017) mean so much and his affection for the 2015 ESPN GameDay win over Northern Iowa and the GameDay crew. We disagree about hoodie warmups, agree on respecting Gonzaga and he reveals the referees who deserve a break from Shocker fans.
The Roundhouse podcast returns with Shockers telling us how they’re coping with the pandemic. Hurdler Joseph Holthusen talks about the difficulty of keeping a competitive mindset. Softball’s Ryleigh Buck lets us in on the “Question of the day” and how that helps the Shockers learn about their teammates. Alexandra Lazarova, of the women’s tennis team, passes the time by reading and playing acoustic guitar. Golfer Dawson Lewis describes how Kobe Bryant is helping his team stay mentally sharp.
Wichita State coaches Keitha Adams (women’s basketball) and Danny Bryan (men’s tennis) join us remotely. Adams updates fans on three new Shockers, tells a few Don Haskins stories and discusses what she misses the most about pre-pandemic life (Hint: Social distancing is tough for Adams). Bryan describes the abrupt end to the season, how his international athletes adapted and his pick for TV documentaries to watch.
The Roundhouse podcast talks to Wichita State’s Jack Sigrist (baseball), Michelle Ledermann (golf), Trajata Colbert (basketball) and Megan Taflinger (volleyball) about life during the pandemic. How are they staying active? What are they reading and watching? How are they studying? What do they miss away from teammates, teachers and coaches?
Wichita State president Jay Golden talks sports – his love for the Dodgers, impressions of Shocker athletics and possible plans for adding varsity and club sports. What might be next for Cessna Stadium? What role does athletics play in the university mission?
The Shockers open their home schedule this weekend with a three-game series against Texas Southern. Senior Preston Snavely, one of three Shocker starters who turned in strong effort in the season-opening series, gets you ready for the season. He discusses the evolution of his beard, baseball superstitions and routines, how he’s dealt with coaching changes at Wichita State, his plans for a career in law enforcement and why catchers calling pitches helped in the opening weekend.
Mike Kennedy, Bob Lutz and Paul Suellentrop list their top moments, stories and developments for Wichita State athletics in the 2010 era. Topics include the 2013 Final Four, the 2014 perfect regular season, the 2012 volleyball Sweet 16, Aliphine Tuliamuk’s distance running and the ups and downs of Shocker baseball.
Bob Hull, color broadcaster for Shocker men’s basketball on TV and radio, discusses his thoughts on the 2019-20 season, including how the NIT experience helped, Dexter Dennis’ next step, freshmen guards making a good impression and the front-court depth.
Wichita State men’s basketball newcomers Grant Sherfield, Trey Wade, Noah Fernandes, Josaphat Bilau, DeAntoni Gordon and Tyson Etienne talk about their backgrounds, teammates who help, last-shot NBA choices and their best moments.
