On this edition of The Sports Squad, Bell Ringer editor in chief Rodrigo Burgos Avila is joined by Augusta University women’s volleyball head coach Sharon Quarles, AU communications professor Dr. David Bulla, and new co-host Davis Harley for an in-depth look at the Jaguars’ upcoming season. The conversation covers the team’s newest recruits, key departures, and how the transfer portal is reshaping recruitment. Coach Quarles also shares her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities ahead as the Jags gear up for another competitive year. Jasmine Garcia is the producer, and the theme music was composed by Ethan Balducci. Our logo was created by Patrick Motes and Avery Jaynes. The opinions are those of the host and his guests, not Augusta University. The podcast was taped in the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of AU. The Sports Squad is the sports voice of AU:
July 23
On this episode of The Sports Squad, Dr. David Bulla is joined by guest Chris Rickerson, the former sports editor of the Bell Ringer who was a regular on this show for several years. Rickerson talks about the recently concluded Peach Jam basketball tournament played in North Augusta and won by Bradley Beal Elite over New York Renaissance. Also on the agenda are the Atlanta Braves and the British Open, won by two-time Masters champion and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. Jasmine Garcia is the producer. The podcast is taped at the TVC Lab in University Hall on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. The opinions stated here are those of the individuals, not Augusta University.
July17
AU men’s basketball coach Dip Metress talks recruiting on this edition of The Sports Squad. Bell Ringer editor in chief Ridrigo Burgos-Avile is the anchor. AU Communication Professor David Bulla joins the conversation, as well.
On this first edition of The Sports Squad in 2025, Bell Ringer Sports Editor Justin Gray, sports writer and AU baseball player J.Ben Haynes, volleyball player Marin Freeland, and runners Patrick Motes and Avery Jaynes discuss the quick start to the Peach Belt Conference play, as well as the college football and NFL playoffs. Jaxon Garner is the audio producer, and Professor David Bulla is the coordinating producer. The theme music was produced by Ethan Balducci. This is Season 7, Episode 22. The sports voice of Augusta University.
On this edition of The Sports Squad, Bell Ringer Sports Editor Justin Gray, sports writer J.Ben Haynes and cross-country runners Patrick Motes and Avery Jaynes look at Jaguar volleyball and both Jaguar basketball teams, as well as college football and the NFL. The Sports Squad is produced in the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jaxon Garner is the audio producer, Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab director, and Professor David Bulla is the coordinating producer. The theme music was produced by Ethan Balducci. This is Season 7, Episode 19.
On this edition of The Sports Squad, Bell Ringer Sports Editor Justin Gray and panelists J.Ben Haynes, Patrick Motes and Avery Jaynes wrestle with the final weeks of the college football regular season and the emerging shape of the 12-team national playoff. They also give their selections in the weekly pick ’em contest. The Sports Squad is produced in the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jaxon Garner is the audio producer, Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab director, and Professor David Bulla is the coordinating producer. The theme music was produced by Ethan Balducci. This is Season 7, Episode 18.
Nov. 9
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On this edition of The Sports Squad, Bell Ringer Sports Editor Justin Gray interviews AU cross-country coach JacobBurgamy after his Jaguar men won their sixth straight Peach Belt Conference championship. They are joined by regulars AveryJaynes and Patrick Motes, whobothrunontheXCteam. Gray and sports writer J.BenHaynes then interview AU men’s basketball standouts Demitri Gardner and MaxAmadasun. The Squad also talks about AU volleyball, the World Series, college football and their weekly pick-’ems. The Sports Squad is produced in the TVC Lab at the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. JaxonGarner is the audio producer, Jasmine Garcia istheTVCLab director, and Professor David Bulla is the coordinating producer. The theme music was produced by EthanBalducci. The opinions are those of the panelists and guests, not Augusta University. This is Season 7, Episode 13. Note: At the top of the page are, from left to right, Amadasun and Gardner. Below, from left to right: Motes, Jaynes, Burgamy and Gray.
Sept. 20
Augusta University volleyball middle blocker Madelyn Eden joins The Sports Squad to talk about the Jaguars 3-0 weekend in the Florida Southern Classic and the program’s first-ever appearance in the national rankings. AU will play in the USC Aiken tourney this weekend and host Shorter University on Sept. 17. Then Coach Jacob Burgamy previews his cross-country teams’ season-opening meet in Boone, N.C., this coming weekend. The Squad includes Justin Gray, Patrick Motes, Avery Jaynes and J. Ben Haynes. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jaxon Garner is the audio producer, Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab director, and Professor David Bulla is the coordinating producer. The opinions are those of the panelists and guests, not Augusta University. This is Season 7, Episode 5.
August 27
On this edition of The Sports Squad, Justin Gray and J. Ben Haynes interview AU volleyball coach Sharon Quarles, in her 15th season, and senior outside hitter Sophia Kruczko. The Jaguars, coming off a 29-5 and PBC championship season, will play a scrimmage against USC Aiken on Saturday, Aug. 24., at 5:30 p.m. The Jags will have their Blue and Grey intrasquad scrimmage on Aug. 30 at Christenberry Fieldhouse at 6 p.m. … Joined by Professor David Bulla, Gray and Haynes also discuss prep football, college football, MLB and the PGA Fedex Cup. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jaxon Garner is the producer, Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab director, and Bulla is the coordinating producer. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
Host Justin Gray and panelists Avery Jaynes and Patrick Motes preview the upcoming Augusta University cross-country season . They also discuss the summer Olympics in Paris, as well the Atlanta Braves and CSRA prep football. This starts the seventh season of the podcast. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia and Cody Robertson are the producers, and Professor David Bulla is the coordinating producer. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
June 8
On this edition of The Sports Squad, Bell Ringer sports editor JustinGrayand regular panelist AveryJaynes discuss college baseball, the NBA finals and the latest from the Atlanta Braves. They will start off with the news that Jaguar shortstop KyleLodise is moving on to the D1 with Georgia Tech after his all-conference season with AU. The Sports Squad is produced by JasmineGarcia, with Dr. DavidBulla serving as coordinating producer. The podcast is taped in the TVC Lab in University Hall on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. The opinions are those of the host and panelist, not Augusta University.
May 31
Host Justin Gray, sports editor of the Bell Ringer, interviews special guest Zach Tinkham, Augusta University assistant men’s basketball coach. The panel includes Avery Jaynes and Dr. David Bulla. Tinkham talks about Jaguar hoops recruiting. Also on the agenda are the NBA playoffs, the Atlanta Braves, and some leftovers from spring sports. Dr. Bulla also remembers Bill Walton. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of AU. Jasmine Garcia is the producer. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
May 9
Host Patrick Motes and panelists Justin Gray and Avery Jaynes put a wrap on the spring sports season at Augusta University. They also discuss the all-sports awards given last week at the end-of-year AU athletics banquet. Finally, they talk about a forgettable week for the Atlanta Braves, who were swept in Los Angeles over the weekend. Then panelists sign off with a few thank-yous. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the producer. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
May 2
Jacob Burgamy, AU track and field coach, joins The Sports Squad to talk about the 2024 season, as the Jaguars prepare for the Peach Belt Conference championship meet in Daytona Beach, Fla., next week (April 29-30). Host Patrick Motes and panelists Justin Gray and Avery Jaynes will also talk about the AU men’s golf team in the Southland Conference golf championship, as well as some rules changes from the NCAA. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the producer. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
April 21
Host Patrick Motes and panelists Justin Gray and Avery Jaynes review the AU women winning their third straight Southland Conference golf championship, as well as other spring sports at Augusta University. Note: This edition of the show was taped just before the final round ended on Wednesday, April 17. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the producer. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
March 29
Today on the The Sports Squad, the panel will discuss the start of the MLB season, focusing on the Atlanta Braves. The panelists will also play Yes, No or Maybe. Host Patrick Motes is joined by regular panelists Justin Gray, Avery Jaynes and Ja’Queze Kirby. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the producer and TVC Lab coordinator. Brionna Law is the video producer. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
March 25
Faculty host David Bulla interviews guests Ron Morris and Gene Sapakoff about March Madness, the start of the MLB season, the upcoming Masters and the state of American sports journalism. Morris is retired sports columnist for The State in Columbia, S.C., and Sapakoff just retired after 38 years with the Charleston Post and Courier. The trio will make their predictions on Yes-No-or-Maybe at the end of the podcast. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the producer and TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
March 24
Today on the The Sports Squad, the panel will discuss Augusta University men’s golf, baseball, men and women’s tennis, AU women’s basketball, and both the men and women’s track and field teams. Host Patrick Motes is joined by regular panelists Justin Gray, Avery Jaynes and Ja’Queze Kirby. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the producer and TVC Lab coordinator. Brionna Law is the video producer. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
March 20
Today on the The Sports Squad, the panel will discuss Augusta University men’s golf, baseball, men and women’s tennis, AU women’s basketball, and both the men and women’s track and field teams. Host Patrick Motes is joined by regular panelists Justin Gray, Avery Jaynes and Ja’Queze Kirby. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the producer and TVC Lab coordinator. Brionna Law is the video producer. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
March 13
On this edition of The Sports Squad, host Patrick Motes and the Squad discuss AU women’s basketball making the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional. Joining Patrick on this week’s podcast are regulars Avery Jaynes and Justin Gray. The Squad will be talking AU women and men’s basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, and women and men’s golf. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the producer and TVC Lab coordinator. Brionna Law is the video producer. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University … Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone.
March 6
DipMetress, AU men’s basketball coach, talks to The Sports Squad about the upcoming Peach Belt Conference Tournament, which will be held at USC Aiken. The Jaguars (17-11) open with Flagler College in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. The two teams split in the regular season. AU will have to make a deep tournament run to have a chance to make the NCAA Division II Southeast Regionals. Host is PatrickMotes with Justin Gray and AveryJaynes. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the producer and TVC Lab coordinator. BrionnaLaw is the video producer. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
Join host Patrick Motes as he, Avery Jaynes and Justin Gray talk Augusta University basketball, NCAA Division I basketball, AU spring sports and the Atlanta Braves on this edition of The Sports Squad. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the producer and TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
Feb. 15
Augusta University’s Kennedi Manning and Tomiyah Alford join The Sports Squad to talk Jaguar women’s basketball. The Jags are tied with Georgia Southwestern for the Peach Belt Conference lead. They will face GSW this coming Saturday on Homecoming Day. The Squad will also talk about Jaguar men’s basketball, spring sports at AU, D1 college basketball, the Super Bowl, and the segment Yes-No-Maybe. Joining anchor Patrick Motes on The Squad are regulars Avery Jaynes and Justin Gray. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the producer and TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
Jan. 28
Anchor Patrick Motes and The Sports Squad interview Augusta University pitcher Britt Kelly and infielder Shelbie Summerlin as the Jaguar baseball and softball seasons open this weekend at home. The Squad will also talk about Jaguar basketball, the NFL and college basketball. Also on The Squad are regulars Avery Jaynes and Justin Gray. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the producer. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
Jan. 20
On this edition of The Sports Squad, host Patrick Motes discusses the Augusta University’s women and men’s basketball teams through the first four games of the Peach Belt season. The Jaguar women are tied with Lander for first place after winning their first four PBC games. The men beat Clayton State last week but lost to rival USC Aiken to fall to 1-3. Joining Motes is David Bulla, chair of the Department of Communication and professor. The panel will also talk about Alabama Coach Nick Saban’s retirement in college football, and the Atlanta Falcons looking to hire a new coach, perhaps Bill Belichick. Motes and Bulla will also talk about the NFL playoffs. A new segment, called Yes-No-Maybe, will make a few forecasts. Bulla will spotlight the coaching career of Stanford women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, who is about to surpass retired Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski as the all-time winningest coach in college basketball The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator and producer. Brionna Law is the video producer.
Jan. 10
Host Patrick Motes and the panel discuss conference play for Augusta University’s basketball teams. The Jaguar women are in a three-way tie for first place after winning their first two Peach Belt games. The men had two narrow road losses in the first week of conference play. AU hosts Clayton State on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The panel will also talk about Michigan’s national championship in college football, and the Atlanta Falcons’ firing their coach, Arthur Smith. A new segment, called Yes-No-Maybe, will make a few forecasts. Joining Motes on the podcast are Justin Gray, Avery Jaynes, Drew Wall and Britt Kelly. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator and producer.
Dec. 13
On this exam-week edition of The Sports Squad, Bell Ringer men’s basketball beat writer Justin Gray interviews Jaguar center Max Amadasun, who hails from Dublin, Ireland. Amadasun is a transfer from St. Bonaventure. Through seven games (AU is 5-2), the cybersecurity major leads the Jaguars in rebounding (11.9 per game) and is second in scoring (15.9). Max talks about how he got into basketball and his journey ultimately to Augusta. The Jaguars will host Reinhardt University on Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. for the Columbia County Education Day contest. The podcast was produced by Ethan Balducci. It is taped in the TVC Lab at Augusta University’s Summerville Campus. Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the host and panelists, not Augusta University.
Dec. 8
Students in the Sports Communication course at Augusta University give updates on the following sports: volleyball; women and men’s golf; women and men’s cross-country, women and men’s basketball; women and men’s tennis; women and men’s track and field; esports, and intramural. Reporters are: Liesa Armstrong, Noah Bowers, Hannah Brown-Kitchens, Rachel Carman, Justin Gray, Domonic Macias, Patrick Motes, Parker Ray, Drew Wall, Cameron Watson, Micab Webb and Lydia Williams. Ethan Balducci is the producer. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media and JagRadio. It is produced at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator
Dec. 5
Host Joshua Picklesimer leads a discussion of the AU women’s basketball team, which is 4-0 and ranked 24th nationally. Joining the squad are Jaguar Coach Celeste Stewart and guard Autumn Phillips. The panelists are Rachel Carman, Patrick Motes and Justin Gray. The Sports Squad, taped at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University, is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media/Jag Radio. Ethan Balducci is the audio producer. The opinions are those of the host and guests, not those of AU.
Nov. 23
Host Patrick Motes leads a discussion of AU men’s cross country, which took 15th at NCAA Division II nationals, and Jaguar volleyball, which completed the PBC double with a five-set win over Lander in the tourney final. Women’s basketball, which upset nationally ranked Wingate and men’s basketball, which hosts Benedict on Nov. 21, are also on the agenda. Panelists are Rachel Carman, Carlos Rodriguez and Justin Gray. The Sports Squad, taped at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University, is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. Ethan Balducci is the audio producer. The opinions are those of the host and guests, not those of AU.
Nov. 18
Host Joshua Picklesimer welcomes Augusta University volleyball middle blocker Madelyn Eden to the podcast. Eden and her Jaguar teammates will play Flagler College in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament semifinals on Friday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. in Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars defeated Lander twice last week to win the PBC regular-season crown for the second straight season. Also on the show are Rachel Carman, Domonic Macias and Justin Gray. They will talk volleyball, basketball, cross-country and college football. The Sports Squad, taped at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University, is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. Ethan Balducci is the audio producer, Brionna Law is the video producer and Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the host and guests, not those of AU.
Nov. 16
Host Joshua Picklesimer welcomes Augusta University volleyball middle blocker Madelyn Eden to the podcast. Eden and her Jaguar teammates will play Flagler College in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament semifinals on Friday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. in Christenberry Fieldhouse. Also on the show are Rachel Carman, Domonic Macias and Justin Gray. They will talk volleyball, basketball, cross-country and college football.
The Sports Squad, taped at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University, is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. Ethan Balducci is the audio producer, Brionna Law is the video producer and Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the host and guests, not those of AU.
AU volleyball Coach Sharon Quarles and setter Janvier Buggs join host Carlos Rodriguez on this edition of The Sports Squad. The Jaguars, who are 23-4, will host Lander, 26-3, in a key Peach Belt Conference match on Thursday, Nov. 9. The Bearcats have a one-game lead on Augusta with two to play. The two teams will play again Friday, Nov. 10, in Greenwood, S.C. Quarles has nine 20-win seasons at AU, and Buggs, a transfer from Austin Peay, leads the current team in assists with 723 on the season. The Sports Squad, taped at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University, is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. Ethan Balducci is the audio producer, Brionna Law is the video producer and Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the host and guests, not those of AU or the Augusta Press.
Nov. 11
AU volleyball Coach Sharon Quarles and setter Janvier Buggs join host Carlos Rodriguez on this edition of The Sports Squad. The Sports Squad, taped at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University, is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. Ethan Balducci is the audio producer, Brionna Law is the video producer and Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the host and guests, not those of AU.
Nov. 8
Host Joshua Picklesimer talks with AU cross-country Coach Jacob Burgamy and some of his runners in this edition of The Sports Squad. For the sixth time in a decade, the Jaguars finished second in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regionals on Nov. 4 and advance to the D2 national championship on Nov. 18 in Joplin, Mo. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media and is produced by Ethan Balducci. Brionna Law is the video producer. The Sports Squad is recorded at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University.
Oct. 25
The Sports Squad staff discuss the opening of the new esports arena at Augusta University. Ethan Balducci is the engineer; Brionna Law is the videographer; Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the panelists, not Augusta University. The podcast is recorded in the TVC Lab at AU.
Oct. 8
The Augusta University volley ball and cross country teams are the topic of this week’s Sports Squad. The Sports Squad is a production of Augusta University’s Department of Communication and Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. Ethan Balducci is the engineer; Brionna Law is the videographer; Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the panelists, not Augusta University. The podcast is recorded in the TVC Lab at AU.
Oct. 3
Volleyball standout Jazmyn Wheeler talks about the season on Sports Squad. The Sports Squad is a production of Augusta University’s Department of Communication and Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. Ethan Balducci is the engineer; Brionna Law is the videographer; Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the panelists, not Augusta University. The podcast is recorded in the TVC Lab at AU.
Sept. 25
Joshua Picklesimer, sports writer for the Bell Ringer, is joined by sports editor Carlos Rodriguez and sports writers Rachel Carman and Patrick Motes on this edition of The Sports Squad. The special guest is Avery Jaynes, AU’s outstanding cross-country runner who was named Peach Belt Runner of the Week after his performance at the Southern Showcase in Huntsville, Ala. The Squad also talks about the AU volleyball team, which swept three games in the PBC/Gulf South Crossover last weekend, and the women’s golf team, which played in the Badger Invitational in Wisconsin. They’ll also talk college football and MLB. The Sports Squad is a production of Augusta University’s Department of Communication and Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. Ethan Balducci is the engineer; Brionna Law is the videographer; Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the panelists, not Augusta University. The podcast is recorded in the TVC Lab at AU.
Sept. 15
Carlos Rodriguez and the gang discuss Augusta University volleyball and cross-country, college football, and the NFL. Rodriguez is joined by Joshua Picklesimer, Rachel Carman and Patrick Motes. The Sports Squad is a production of Augusta University’s Department of Communication and Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. Ethan Balducci is the engineer; Brionna Law is the videographer and Jasmine Garcia is the TVC Lab coordinator. The opinions are those of the panelists, not Augusta University. The podcast is recorded in the TVC Lab at AU.
Sept. 7
The Sports Squad considers the new seasons pending for AU volleyball and cross country teams in this episode. The Sports Squad is a production of Augusta University’s Department of Communication and Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. Ethan Balducci is the engineer. The opinions are those of the panelists, not Augusta University. The podcast is recorded in the TVC Lab at AU.
Sept. 3
Joshua Picklesimer is joined by special guest AU cross-country Coach Jacob Burgamy, Carlos Rodriguez and communication student Patrick Motes on this edition of The Sports Squad in a conversation about AU women and men’s cross country teams’ season-opening meet in Spartanburg, S.C. The men are picked to finish first and the women second in the Peach Belt Conference. Picklesimer also leads a discussion of the AU volleyball team, picked to win the PBC, and the Atlanta Braves, who will travel to Los Angeles to play the Dodgers for a four-game set this weekend in an NL showdown. The Sports Squad is a production of Augusta University’s Department of Communication and Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. Ethan Balducci is the engineer. The opinions are those of the panelists, not Augusta University. The podcast is recorded in the TVC Lab at AU.
Aug. 23
Joshua Picklesimer, sports writer for the Bell Ringer, is joined by Bell Ringer sports editor Carlos Rodriguez, Patrick Motes and David Bulla, AU communication department chair, on this edition of The Sports Squad. They talk about the upcoming AU men’s cross country season. Bulla gives a report on the Blue-Grey intrasquad volleyball match from Aug. 18. Picklesimer also leads a discussion of the MLB season, focusing on the Atlanta Braves, owners of the best record in the majors. The Sports Squad is a production of Augusta University’s Department of Communication and Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media.Ethan Balducci is the engineer. The opinions are those of the panelists, not Augusta University. The podcast is recorded in the TVC Lab at AU.
Aug. 16
Augusta volleyball Coach Sharon Quarles, joins The Sports Squad as it starts its sixth season. Quarles is interviewed by Bell Ringer sports writer Joshua Picklesimer. AU volleyball has won four straight Peach Belt championships, including the regular-season title a year ago. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media at Augusta University.
July 18
On Season 5, Episode 35 of The Sports Squad, Bell Ringer sports editor Carlos Rodriguez provides the review of the 2023 Peach Jam basketball tournament, completed last week in North Augusta. Carlos also looks at the Augusta University cross-country and volleyball schedules for the upcoming fall sports season, as well as Jaguar basketball center Tyshaun Crawford signing with a Turkish pro team. Ethan Balducci is on the controls. The Sports Squad is a production of Augusta University’s Department of Communication and Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media.The opinions are those of the panelists, not Augusta University. The podcast is recorded in the TVC Lab at AU.
July 7
Augusta University men’s basketball Coach Dip Metress joins The Sports Squad to discuss recruiting. Host Joshua Picklesimer, sports writer for the Bell Ringer, will also discuss the Atlanta Braves, who now have the best record in MLB, and the PGA on this edition of The Sports Squad. Ethan Balducci is the producer, and Dr. David Bulla is the regular guest. The Sports Squad is a production of Augusta University’s Department of Communication and Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. The Sports Squad is recorded in the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of AU. The opinions are those of the panelists, not AU. The Sports Squad appears on Spotfiy and in The Augusta Press and the Bell Ringer student newspaper at AU.
June 21
Host Joshua Picklesimer, sports writer for the Bell Ringer, discusses the U.S. Open golf tournament won by Wyndham Clark, the upcoming NBA draft, the Atlanta Braves’ recent hot streak and the College World Series’ final four on this edition of The Sports Squad. Ethan Balducciis the producer, and Dr. David Bulla is the regular guest. The Sports Squad is a production of Augusta University’s Department of Communication and Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media. The Sports Squad is recorded in the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of AU.
June 12
Chad Cook of Aug_Bball talks with Sports Squad about Augusta University men’s basketball recruiting and the NBA finals with guest host David Bulla. Cook also offers some thoughts about the PGA-DP World-LIV merger. Ethan Balducci produces Sports Quad, which is taped at the TVC Lab on the Summerville Campus of AU. The Sports Squad is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media and is distributed by The Augusta Press.
June 4
Host Joshua Picklesimer, sports writer for the Bell Ringer, talks with AU men’s basketball assistant coach Zach Tinkham about the NBA finals. Also on the agenda are AU women’s golf, AU men’s tennis and the Atlanta Braves.
Next week, Chad Cook will join The Sports Squad to talk about all things basketball.
The podcast is a production of Bell Ringer-Phoenix Media at Augusta University. Ethan Balducci is the producer and Professor David W. Bulla is the coordinating producer. The Sports Squad is distributed by Spotify through Buzzsprout.
May 26
AU golf teams and other sports interests are the topics for this edition of The Sports Squad, which will be weekly until students return to classes in August. Ethan Balducci was at the controls in the TVC Lab at Augusta University. The coordinating producer is Dr. David W. Bulla.The opinions are those of the panelists, not Augusta University.
May 18
On this episode of The Sports Squad, eighth-year AU Women’s Golf Coach Caroline Haase-Hegg and standout freshman golfer Mirabel Ting talk to Dr. David Bulla about the Jaguars’ advancing to the nationals. After losing senior Natalia Yoko to graduation and professional golf, Haas-Hegg went out and recruited Ting, who just led AU to a top-five finish in the NCAA Division I Athens Regional. That earned the Jaguars a spot in the national championship tournament in Scottsdale, Ariz., May 19-24. Ting, from Miri, Malaysia, was the Southland Conference player and freshman of the year, leading Augusta to its second straight SLC title–this time by a single stroke. She’s also been named to the international team for the Arnold Palmer Cup, the Ryder Cup of collegiate golf. Ethan Balducci produces The Sports Squad.
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Bell Ringer sports writer Joshua Picklesimer leads The Sports Squad in a discussion of Augusta University spring sports, Jag center Tyshaun Crawford in the Portsmouth, Va., Invitational Tournament, the Atlanta Braves and the NBA playoffs. The Squad starts with the Jaguar women’s golf team, which is defending its Southland Conference title in San Antonio, Texas, this week. They Jags are led by freshman Mirabel Ting. Joining Picklesimer are Darren Lucas-White, Britt Kelly and Dr. David W. Bulla. Dr. Timothy Williams is the producer. The coordinating producer is Professor Bulla.
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