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Dukes of the Decade

JMU Sports BlogJan 03, 2020

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01:08:31
Madison Madness!!

Madison Madness!!

The Dukes down Wisconsin, Duke up Next! This is really just two old friends and huge JMU fans recording our own checkin after a magical night in Brooklyn! No plans, bad audio, pure happiness! Shop at Mossy Creek!
Mar 23, 202444:08
The Dukes are headed to NYC!

The Dukes are headed to NYC!

Off Wisconsin! The Dukes are headed to Brooklyn to face the Badgers and might get a shot at Duke with a dub (don’t sleep on the HoopCats though!). We get excited for this run and then talk WBIT top seed women’s hoops, lax, and a helluva a weekend on both diamonds. Plus President Alger’s announced departure.
Mar 19, 202401:04:25
Dancing Dukes!!

Dancing Dukes!!

Immediate postgame reaction after the JMU Men’s Basketball team wins the Sun Belt tourney and punches its ticket to March Madness!
Mar 12, 202443:49
Tourney Time!

Tourney Time!

The boys nervously prep for a Sun Belt tourney week like none they’ve experienced at JMUSB.
Mar 06, 202457:03
The Dukes. They are the best!

The Dukes. They are the best!

So much goodness going on with Dukes right now. Hoops, Lacrosse is ranked #2, Softball is back-back! Baseball might even be good again.
Feb 28, 202448:44
Hoops Heats Back Up and Lax Opens Eyes!

Hoops Heats Back Up and Lax Opens Eyes!

Lacrosse opened the season with a national statement, Softball is back up, and both Hoops Teams makes the turn for home. Plus some big-picture thoughts on seating and contracts
Feb 13, 202401:06:24
Softball and Lacrosse Begin and Hoops Hits the Home Stretch!

Softball and Lacrosse Begin and Hoops Hits the Home Stretch!

An old school roundup as some highly touted spring sports start this week and both Hoops teams have big opportunities as they hit crunch time!
Feb 06, 202441:31
Hoops Heats Up

Hoops Heats Up

Both basketball teams had great weeks and have huge matchups this week as the heart of conference play has arrived. Plus Todd probably offends some well-meaning Dukes fans with a rant at the end.
Jan 23, 202449:32
2024 Could Be Even Better!

2024 Could Be Even Better!

Don’t look now but there’s a whole lot of incredible Dukes stuff on tap for 2024. Are you ready to watch an all-time great attempt to put herself on the JMU Mt. Rushmore this spring? What about a reloaded Softball? Maybe an MLB debut? And that’s all before we even talk about postseason contending hoops teams. And oh yeah, and we’re not supposed to say this out loud, but could football have “more” talent?
Jan 10, 202452:04
The Annual Holidaze Special

The Annual Holidaze Special

This one’s for us, but we hope our close friends and JMUSB fam will get some laughs out of it as well. There’s actually a surprising amount of sports given our past Xmas episodes. But of course we jump around between 2024 JMU resolutions, best/worst social media of 2023, SBC in year two, go-to potluck dishes, Xmas music, our favorite 2023 music, and can the Dukes make the Sweet 16?! Plus there’s too much egg nog consumed. Happy Holidays to all and thanks for another wild year!
Dec 19, 202301:49:21
🚨 Pod #2 - JMU Football Hires Bob Chesney

🚨 Pod #2 - JMU Football Hires Bob Chesney

Initial thoughts, and all the good vibes, about the hire of Bob Chesney as the new Head Ball Coach. And the happy end of a tough week that felt like a decade.
Dec 08, 202349:40
Emergency Pod #1 - Dukes Are Gonna Be Fine

Emergency Pod #1 - Dukes Are Gonna Be Fine

Great day to be a Duke! Always.
Dec 01, 202301:32:44
Bowl Bound, Volleyball, Drama, and Diggin’ Dukes

Bowl Bound, Volleyball, Drama, and Diggin’ Dukes

And we all thought Thanksgiving week couldn’t get crazier than Gameday?! But what another whirlwind week ends the way they always do, with it being a great time to be a Duke! We both had a LOT to say this week.
Nov 28, 202301:24:49
Proud to Be a Duke! Always!

Proud to Be a Duke! Always!

The boys make a mostly futile attempt to process a week filled with every human emotion imaginable. There’s so much here from the heartbreaking loss to the highest highs, even during this game. Plus Gameday and hoops (we’re not talking enough about hoops) and volleyball and soccer (we’re realllly not talking enough about this!) and love for fellow Dukes!
Nov 21, 202301:18:20
Dukes Down UConn, App. St. Up Next! Hoops RANKED! And that’s just the beginning.

Dukes Down UConn, App. St. Up Next! Hoops RANKED! And that’s just the beginning.

Wow, there’s a few good things going on for the Dukes (they are the best). The fellas revel in a week that has us bouncing between seventeen items that would normally anchor our content for weeks. Football, futbol, hoops, Gameday, etc., et al!
Nov 14, 202301:16:54
Dukes Destroy Georgia St. and Hoops Season Tips Off

Dukes Destroy Georgia St. and Hoops Season Tips Off

JMU crushed Georgia St.’s soul with a dominant performance and are now ranked 21st! Lots of postseason discussion/venting on this one but it’s also opening night for both basketball teams.
Nov 06, 202353:15
Dukes Down ODU, head to Atlanta Next

Dukes Down ODU, head to Atlanta Next

The fellas try to calm down after an exhausting Homecoming Week both in the stadium and online 🤣. The Dukes beat a game ODU team and will face a similar challenge scheme-wise at Georgia St. this week. But with JMU rolling, what an unbelievable time to be a Dukes fan! Oh yeah, Todd also has a bit of a meltdown about shenanigans from the Monarchs and the SBC officiating crew.
Oct 31, 202301:03:53
Dukes Win at Marshall, ODU Hallowcoming next!

Dukes Win at Marshall, ODU Hallowcoming next!

The Dukes are rolling! We put the noise aside and enjoy the hell out of this incredibly fun team.
Oct 24, 202356:03
Dominant Dukes Headed for a Huge Opportunity!

Dominant Dukes Headed for a Huge Opportunity!

Hoo boy was that dominant performance against Georgia Southern fun to review. And now the Dukes have a true program first ahead with THE Thursday national game at Marshall and we can’t wait! In OT, we prove how old and out of touch we are (very) discussing pregame hype ideas poorly.
Oct 17, 202301:23:13
The JMU Hoops Preview Show feat. Coach O’Regan (plus Georgia Southern talk of course)

The JMU Hoops Preview Show feat. Coach O’Regan (plus Georgia Southern talk of course)

We’re thrilled to be back with what’s become an annual tradition - an in-depth preview of women’s hoops with Head Coach Sean O’Regan talking us through all it will take to defend the Dukes’ Sun Belt title (1:00)! Plus of course we talk some football with a huge game coming Saturday (45:00)
Oct 10, 202356:28
5-0! Again!

5-0! Again!

Score didn’t necessarily reflect it but the Dukes played there best yet in breaking South Al at Bridgeforth this week! As we head into a well-earned and much-needed bye, we start to think about whether JMU can make it 6 (or more) this season.
Oct 03, 202359:16
4-0 is 4-0. An optimists’ take on the young season.

4-0 is 4-0. An optimists’ take on the young season.

Let’s talk this out and never speak of this one again. Dukes dominated, collapsed, escaped! But did we find the offense?! Enormous challenge up next with South Al in town for Family Weekend!
Sep 28, 202301:04:02
Dukes Clear a Tough Hurdle

Dukes Clear a Tough Hurdle

Dukes ground out a big-boy dub over Troy down in southeastern Alabama and hit the road again to Utah St. this week. We talk defensive heroes and young pups. Plus we begin (more to come for sure) to discuss the retirement of legendary AD Jeff Bourne and why his replacement will be so important. And finally a fun OT confessing our pop-culture blind spots. Much love to one of the best rooters among us, our friend Zac, for saving this week’s production!
Sep 20, 202301:06:57
36-35. Troy next.

36-35. Troy next.

Dukes 36, Hoos 35 in an absolute classic. We had a great time discussing a fan experience that was more emotional than we expected. This one meant a lot and we let our most loquacious sides ramble down the glorious road to victory four decades in the making. Oh yeah, there’s another tough one coming this weekend as the Dukes head way down south to face the Trojans.
Sep 12, 202301:25:41
It’s UVA week!! (But yes that was arguably the worst blowout ever)

It’s UVA week!! (But yes that was arguably the worst blowout ever)

JMU downs Bucknell 38-3 but heads to Virginia with all kinds of questions at QB after a frustrating night.
Sep 05, 202301:01:31
Bucknell Preview

Bucknell Preview

It’s finally time, GAMEWEEK baby! We’re back and worse than ever for what could be a vintage Dukes season (but we’re pretty sure the audio is at least synced this week so we got that going for us). So so good to be back in the saddle and hope some of y’all will enjoy the ride with us all season long.
Aug 29, 202351:09
The Official JMUSB Season Preview and Prediction Show

The Official JMUSB Season Preview and Prediction Show

It’s that time!! We’re likely off next week and then it’ll be Bucknell week so we’re coming out strong with our delusional and sure-to-look-dumb predictions for this year. We will have an awesome SBC gambling show up for you next week too when we’re on vacation!
Aug 16, 202359:06
Best JMU Running Backs

Best JMU Running Backs

Running Backs used to get all the love. These days not so much. But we’ve been fortunate to have some great Dukes toting the rock and it’s time to chat about our favorites. Plus some preseason love at Sun Belt Media Days and which Dukes are in which NFL camps.
Aug 02, 202353:52
2023 Football Schedule Preview

2023 Football Schedule Preview

Getting ready for Sun Belt Media Days with a trip through an outstanding 2023 Dukes Football schedule. This year is scarier than last but it’s hard to imagine a much more exciting schedule!
Jul 25, 202341:45
Dukes Everywhere Vol. 2: Montana Coach Ashley Herndon

Dukes Everywhere Vol. 2: Montana Coach Ashley Herndon

This was a fantastic conversation with former Dukes soccer star Ashley Herndon. She’s now an Assistant Coach for the Griz, but she’s also had an incredible journey since finishing JMU in 2016. From NWSL to a Champions League quarterfinal, she’s done a ton in a short time and is now settled and doing great in Missoula. Plus she has a great story about being outed as a Duke to the football coach right after the last playoff game😂. Plus the boys catch up after some time off.
Jul 19, 202351:05
Dukes Everywhere Vol. 1 - Mississippi State Women’s Soccer Coach Nick Zimmermann

Dukes Everywhere Vol. 1 - Mississippi State Women’s Soccer Coach Nick Zimmermann

We kick off our summer series catching up with former Dukes now doing cool things elsewhere in sports by having a great conversation with former Dukes soccer star, MLS player, and now coach at Mississippi St. Nick Zimmermann. Coach clearly has nothing but love for JMU and it was a pleasure hearing about his journey to JMU and how he ended up in Starkvegas.
Jun 23, 202333:41
Year 1 Sun Belt Review

Year 1 Sun Belt Review

Looking back on the best games, outstanding performances, top moments, and even a couple disappointments from JMU’s first year in the Sun Belt.
Jun 06, 202339:48
Lacrosse to the Quarters! And Diamond Dukes! Plus some fun football items.

Lacrosse to the Quarters! And Diamond Dukes! Plus some fun football items.

Lax beat the Terps again in dramatic fashion and heads to the spiritual home of college lax to face the mighty Orange this week! Plus, what a delightful surprise this JMU baseball season has turned out to be. And Nooch signs, season ticket records, and dropping field goal 💣!
May 17, 202340:12
Lacrosse, Softball, Baseball postseason hype

Lacrosse, Softball, Baseball postseason hype

Lacrosse is the seven seed in the NCAA tourney and hosting at least two rounds starting Friday. Softball is a dangerous underdog in the SBC tourney where they’ll face the conference’s best pitcher from South Alabama. Baseball has been shockingly competitive in the SBC but can they hang in there the last two series and make the postseason? Plus a few lingering questions that have to mentioned around JMU athletics.
May 11, 202353:52
Waiver Denied (so what), Spring Game, Dominant Lax, and Best Dukes’ performances in a loss

Waiver Denied (so what), Spring Game, Dominant Lax, and Best Dukes’ performances in a loss

Lots of good stuff and TWO voice tracks this week (🤞 )
Apr 27, 202301:10:10
The Celebrity Hot Tub episode feat. Ryan Nanni from the Shutdown Fullcast

The Celebrity Hot Tub episode feat. Ryan Nanni from the Shutdown Fullcast

One of our favorite shows and interviews we’ve ever done. An extended, funny and ridiculous conversation with Ryan Nanni from the Shutdown Fullcast (the Internet’s only college football podcast) about perceptions from the outside of JMU and the Sun Belt, off-season podcasting (including disaster episodes thanks to @CraigMac), expanded playoffs, inventing a career, the Mets, and much more. Much love and gratitude to @celebrityhottub for the time and willingness to engage with a couple of fans from a more remote part of the college football world.
Mar 28, 202345:27
Winter to Spring!

Winter to Spring!

Great season wraps for women’s hoops and spring sports are rolling. BIG guest coming next week!
Mar 23, 202340:57
Big Dance Preview w/ Coach O’Regan

Big Dance Preview w/ Coach O’Regan

We can’t believe it either - somehow we tricked Coach O into coming back on to talk all things hoops. The Sun Belt title, that shooting night from Peyton and Kiki, and how they prep for the NCAA tourney and scout Ohio St. Plus we all dream about a Sweet 16! Go Dukes!
Mar 14, 202301:00:09
Dancing Dukes are Back!

Dancing Dukes are Back!

The women’s team gave fans one of the best and most fun big-game performances we’ve ever seen at JMU. And they’re back in the NCAA tourney for the first time in the oft-snake bitten Coach O era! We are so happy and proud and here to celebrate!
Mar 07, 202350:08
March Madness Preview featuring Coach O’Regan

March Madness Preview featuring Coach O’Regan

We’re fortunate to have WBB Head Coach Sean O’Regan with us to preview the Dukes first Sun Belt Conference tourney and trip to Pensacola.
Feb 28, 202347:24
Winning Weekend for Dukes everywhere!

Winning Weekend for Dukes everywhere!

Four wins from hoops, two from Lax, and a great bounce back from Softball made this a W-filled week in the ‘burg!
Feb 21, 202301:08:49
Hoops, Lax, and Dukettes Talk

Hoops, Lax, and Dukettes Talk

Lots of hoops talk, including Todd’s first trip to the AUBC and an incredible day! Plus some fun Super Bowl chat.
Feb 15, 202343:18
Hoops Home Stretch Begins and it’s GAMEWEEK for Softball and Lax

Hoops Home Stretch Begins and it’s GAMEWEEK for Softball and Lax

OGL Roundup and worst products ever OT
Feb 07, 202352:14
JMU Baseball Preview with Coach Ikenberry

JMU Baseball Preview with Coach Ikenberry

Finally talking Diamond Dukes as the squad gets ready for a massive step up to one of college baseball’s premiere conferences with its inaugural season in the Belt! A great conversation with Head Coach Marlin Ikenberry where he educates us on an under-the-radar Dukes roster, scheduling, coaching a top prospect, what the Sun Belt means for recruiting, and some fascinating stuff about how JMU uses analytics. Big thanks to Coach! Presented by Mossy Creek Fly Fishing
Jan 31, 202347:54
We’re back (at last) for 2023!

We’re back (at last) for 2023!

Catching up on all things Dukes and digressing on cover songs for OT.
Jan 19, 202358:09
2022 Holiday Special and Year in Review

2022 Holiday Special and Year in Review

We're joined by our great friends and full season ticket crew to talk 2022 in JMU sports - best athlete, best moment, etc. Plus a metric ton of "old guys leave" Holiday content. We love you all but this one is a highlight for us personally as it's so rare four friends in middle age get a couple hours alone to have a few cocktails and just enjoy being together. Happy Holidays to all of you in our little warm corner of the JMU world!
Dec 20, 202201:37:10
Kings of the East Celebration

Kings of the East Celebration

The guys celebrate an unforgettable, unexpected joy of a season that finished with a wood-shedding of the Beach Chickens.
Nov 29, 202201:03:14
Dukes Complete Another Comeback and Volleyball Wins the First SBC Title!

Dukes Complete Another Comeback and Volleyball Wins the First SBC Title!

Volleyball is ranked 22nd in the nation and just took the Sun Belt title in Year 1! Plus both hoops teams starting out hot.
Then we move onto football's second massive comeback this season and Bridgeforth welcomes its first ranked opponent for a hell of a season finale this week!
And a Thanksgiving OT.
Thanks to all of you for listening all this time! We love ya.
Nov 22, 202251:19
Dukes (Finally) Destroy Monarchs and Coach O'Regan talks about exciting times at the AUBC!

Dukes (Finally) Destroy Monarchs and Coach O'Regan talks about exciting times at the AUBC!

(0:06) First, we talk all things hoops with featured guest Basketball Head Coach Sean O'Regan. Spoiler - both teams have high hopes for March! This was a fascinating conversation covering the disappointment last year, some inside-baseball talk about scheduling, and early impressions of the Sun Belt from a non-football perspective.

(52:00) Then we spend some time reveling in football's win in Norfolk that delivered something we didn't even know we needed so bad. And of course look ahead to an exciting last two games at home.

Oh yeah, we'll be at Howard for Men's Hoops today so come by and say hi to the dork in the visor and the tall guy!

Nov 15, 202201:25:52
ODU Week!!!

ODU Week!!!

A banged up Dukes team disappointed again in Kentucky last weekend, but there were still some solid performances and best of all, it's friggin' ODU week!

Plus soccer thrills and heartbreak and hoops tips off.

See you next week for some happier podcasting!

Nov 08, 202252:17