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Talking Rhode Island high school and college sports with Brendan McGair and Will Geoghegan
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Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
It's the first Ocean State Sidelines podcast of 2023 as sports writer Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes Cayleigh Griffin to talk Providence College basketball. A 2014 graduate of PC, Griffin is currently in her seventh season covering the NBA and in the midst of her second stint chronicling the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
The annual PC-URI contest is set for Saturday night at the Ryan Center (5 p.m.). Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) break down the matchup in the latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast.
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
It's time to look back and look forward in the latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast as sports writer Brendan McGair (Woonsocket Call/Pawtucket Times) welcomes Malik Gavek, a member of the URI football team who hails from Cranston. Gavek joined the Rams as a walk-on in 2017 and eventually earned a scholarship. It's a story of perseverance where the reward demonstrates that hard work does pay off.
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
In the latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast, sportswriter Brendan McGair welcomes Bob Walsh, a long-time fixture on the Rhode Island college basketball scene. Walsh recently took a job as an assistant coach with Iona. Walsh looks back at his time with the Friars, his thoughts on Ed Cooley, what led him to take a job on a Gaels staff led by head coach Rick Pitino, and why caddying is an extension of coaching.
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
The first Friday in November can mean only one thing - the start of the postseason march for RIIL football teams. Division II and III swing into action with quarterfinal-round games, but there are some noteworthy games in Division IV to keep an eye on. Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) set the table as far as the postseason matchups in the latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast.
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
The latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast welcomes Donovan Santoro, who supplied the Providence Friars with a verbal commitment last week. Santoro becomes the third member from the Class of 2023 to pledge to PC. He joins fellow Southern California Academy teammates Garwey Dual and Drew Fielder as part of Ed Cooley's latest recruiting haul.
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
In the latest episode of Ocean State Sidelines, sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) catches up with WPRI 12's Taylor Begley & Sam Knox. Suffering from a case of Zappe Fever? Time to give credit to Matt Patricia & Joe Judge? Besides discussing the Patriots, stock is put into the RIIL football scene. Plus, thoughts on Johnston native Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics opening the 2022-23 NBA season with a win over the Philadelphia Sixers.
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
In the latest episode of Ocean State Sidelines, sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) talks with John Gillooly about his new book titled "Friday Night Thunderbolts." A retired sports scribe who covered R.I. high school sports for the Providence Journal for 50 years, Gillooly followed the Cranston East football team for an entire season (2018) and ultimately produced a book that's more than just a football story. From coaches to players, to the climate surrounding the Cranston East program, Gillooly produced a book that will keep you turning the pages.
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
The final Friday in September and the first Saturday in October will feature a few non-league high school football matchups that offer plenty of intrigue (Woonsocket at Central, St Raphael at North Kingstown). Plus, sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) preview Saturday's Governor's Cup showdown between Brown & URI.
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) discuss a noticeable trend based off last week's RIIL high school football results and break down the Week 3 slate of games.