February 9, 2012

SportsTalk Rewind 1.30.12: Clemson Commitment Germone Hopper (AUDIO)

We’ve been covering football recruiting forever, and year in and year out we get to know Clemson and USC’s respective classes pretty well.  We’re now only two days away from the class of 2012 being put in the books.  Until National Signing Day has come and gone though, we’re committed to letting you hear from some of the coming attractions.

First up was a Gamecock and Under All American, Mike Davis.  Of course we had a Tiger and Army All American on deck .  Charlotte native, Germone Hopper, is considered one of the top wideouts in the country, and a key cog to the offensive side of the ball in the Tigers 2012 class.

AUDIO: Germone Hopper

Tonight we talked speed with Germone, something he possesses plenty of, and also something Chad Morris likes to take advantage of in his high-powered offense.  We asked him why he chose Clemson, how he plans to fit in, and what he expects in the coming months.

SportsTalk Rewind 1.30.12: USC Commitment Mike Davis (AUDIO)

Davis in his USC uniform

Here at SportsTalk, we are counting down the few days left until USC and Clemson football verbal commitments make their pledges official, and sign on the dotted line for National Signing Day. 

To kick-start our coverage of National Signing Day, we first welcomed into the program, Stephenson High School running back and Under Armour All American, Mike Davis. 

AUDIO: Mike Davis

Davis is also the brother of former Clemson star tailback, James Davis.  Tonight we talked with him about the recruiting process, from his original commitment to Florida to his eventual switch to the Gamecocks.  We also delved into what he expects the moment he steps on campus.

SportsTalk Rewind 1.26.11: USC Pitching Coach Jerry Meyers (AUDIO)

Jerry Meyers

Baseball season is less than a month away, and as the state’s biggest sports outlet, we’ve decided it’s time to slowly integrate the hard ball back into the show. Earlier in the week the guys from “SportsTalk First Edition,” Kevin McCrarey and the Wild Man, Bill Gunter, took some time to talk with USC Pitching Coach, Jerry Meyers, about his arms, and the upcoming season.

Practice for the USC baseball team starts tomorrow.  The two-time defending National Champions will open up their title defense February 17 against VMI in Columbia.

AUDIO: Jerry Meyers

Sportstalk Rewind 1.24.12: USC’s Darrin Horn

Darrin Horn

The USC basketball team has struggled getting it into gear in  SEC play.  Thus far the Gamecocks are win-less in 4 league games, and are welcoming Alabama to the Colonial Life Arena Wednesday night. 

Today USC Head Coach, Darrin Horn,  discussed with the media what areas his team needs to improve in to get that first league W, and preview the crimson Tide.  USC and Alabama will tip-off in Columbia tomorrow night at 8:00.

AUDIO: Darrin Horn

 

SportsTalk Rewind 1.23.12: Miami assistant coach Zak Willis (AUDIO)

By: Rixon Lane

Former Newberry head coach Zak Willis has just finished his first season as a recruiting coordinator and special teams coach with the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks. Coach Willis joined SportsTalk this evening to discuss recruiting, his new gig with the Redhawks, and his time in the Palmetto State.

AUDIO: Zak Willis