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Talking Rhode Island high school and college sports with Brendan McGair and Will Geoghegan
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Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines Podcast coincides with the Big East basketball opener between Providence and Marquette. Joining Ca//Times Sports Writer Brendan McGair on the podcast is Ben Steele, who covers Marquette hoops for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ben gives his thoughts on Marquette making a strong statement during non-conference play, how Tyler Kolek has grown as a player after being named last year's Big East Player of the Year, and some of the matchups to keep an eye on between the Friars and Golden Eagles.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Breaking down the four RIIL Super Bowls that will be taking place Saturday (11/18) and Sunday (11/19) are sports writers Brendan McGair (Woonsocket Call/Pawtucket Times) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent Emeritus).
Schedule of Games:
Saturday, November 18
Noon - Division II, Barrington vs. Cumberland
3 p.m. - Division III, Middletown vs. West Warwick
6 p.m. - Division IV, Davies Tech vs. West Warwick
Sunday, November 19
Noon - Division I, Bishop Hendricken vs. North Kingstown
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
It's time to gear up for the RIIL football playoff semifinals, which are being contested over three days. Sports writers Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent Sports Editor Emeritus) talk about the eight matchups that are on the docket.
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Nicole Menner, who covers the New England Patriots for NBC10. Nicole talks about returning home to R.I. after previously working in Green Bay where she covered the Packers. Plus, Nicole and sports writer Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) talk about the current state of the Pats, plus Nicole weighs in on Jrue Holiday joining the Boston Celtics.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
It's the final weekend in September and sports writers Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) size up the Friday-Saturday gridiron slate. Plus, how do Division I teams approach their non-leaguers against D-II teams?
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
It's Week 3 of the RIIL high school football season and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) Will Geoghegan (Sports Editor Emeritus of The Independent) talk about some of the big games on the docket this week plus the need for Thursday night football in response to the referee shortage.
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast features sports writer Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes Ryan Mela, who supplied Kim English's Providence Friars with a verbal commitment earlier this month. Get to know the Massachusetts product who has earned high marks for his ability to get to the basket.
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Richard Barron, who is officially signed, sealed & delivered to join new head coach Kim English and the Providence Friars next season. Get to know the Chicago product who prides himself in being versatile on both ends of the court.
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
It's been a busy stretch with respect to the Providence Friars. The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes one of the program's newcomers as guard Justyn Fernandez talks about spending the weekend at his soon-to-be school as well as his relationship with new PC head coach Kim English.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast features not one but two guests who come next fall will be on the same college football sideline. Welcome St. Raphael senior Moses Meus and Cumberland High senior Patrick Conserve as both talk about their respective recruiting journeys and why each one ultimately chose the University of Rhode Island.