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The fellas are joined by Justice of the G5 Hive to preview the Cure Bowl against the USF Bulls and after the break Mike talks with Head Coach Ricky Rahne about the season, his contract extension, the game and more. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Bowl Week Excitement01:03 Game Preview: Old Dominion vs. South Florida04:11 Coaching Changes and Their Impact05:52 Quarterback Spotlight: Gaston Moore08:16 Offensive and Defensive Strategies19:43 Fan Events and Social Gatherings22:16 Coaching Market and Contract Extensions26:34 Recruiting Success and Future Prospects30:06 Predictions for the Bowl Game32:46 Interview with Head Coach Ricky Rahne34:31 Reflecting on the Season's Achievements41:19 Bowl Game Preparations and Challenges51:18 Future of College Football and Personal Reflections

The fellas are joined by Justice of the G5 Hive to discuss their favorite moments of the season, the bowl game in Orlando, signing day, Sun Belt Football coaching changes and more.Chapters:00:00 Introduction 01:57 Recap of the Georgia State Game05:21 Season Overview and Reflections11:31 Favorite Moments of the Season20:07 Bowl Season35:23 Coaching Changes Across the League39:30 Old Dominion's Recruiting Success49:13 Bowl Game Preparations and Travel Tips58:14 Concluding Thoughts

CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap Signing Day for ODU Baseball. We have stadium updates, including the configuration to start the season, along with a potential future home and home with an ACC opponent. Bryce Jones and Casey Gibbs join to give insight on their transition from player to coach.

🏈 From QB to WR and Back: David Washington on ODU Football, Leadership, and Legacy | The Monarchists PodcastDavid Washington made history at Old Dominion University — the only quarterback in Monarch history to win a bowl game, the last to lead ODU to a 10-win season, and the definition of a true team-first leader.In this episode, David joins Mike and Aaron to share his story — from his recruitment and first days at ODU, to his transition from quarterback to wide receiver, memories from the Bahamas Bowl, and hilarious locker room stories featuring his teammates. David also reflects on what he’s most proud of as a Monarch, his advice for current ODU players, and life after football as a proud father and youth soccer coach.If you love Monarch Football, nostalgia, and genuine insight into the life of a student-athlete, this is one you don’t want to miss.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: The Pride of ODU and welcoming David Washington01:00 – David’s recruitment and decision to join Old Dominion04:00 – Early impressions of ODU and the 757 football culture05:00 – Redshirting, gaining 50 pounds, and “welcome to college football” moments07:30 – Transitioning to FBS and new challenges09:00 – Moving from quarterback to wide receiver12:00 – Learning both positions and how it changed his mindset15:00 – Taylor Heinicke’s last throw at Ballard and passing of the torch17:00 – Building chemistry with Zach Pascal and breakout games20:00 – Louisiana Tech game and top career memories28:00 – Lessons from switching positions and leadership30:00 – Locker room fun, teammates, and legendary lunchroom chaos34:00 – The atmosphere at Ballard Stadium and “clamshell magic”37:00 – David’s proudest ODU moments on and off the field40:00 – In the zone: FAU, Louisiana Tech, and that 2016 team42:00 – How he wants to be remembered as a Monarch47:00 – Hall of Fame talk and the case for ODU’s offensive linemen48:00 – Life after football and coaching his daughter’s soccer team49:00 – Advice for current and future ODU players52:00 – NIL talk and his ideal sponsorship (hint: Del Vecchios pizza!)56:00 – Karaoke night idea and closing thoughts

Monarch Nation, we’re back with another episode of The Monarchists Basketball Show featuring Old Dominion Head Coach Mike Jones!In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Coach Jones opens up about the team’s growth since the early-season road trip — and the fellas don’t hold back. We ask Coach some tough, honest questions about the struggles, lapses, and inconsistencies the Monarchs have shown so far this season, including what’s behind the offensive stagnation, defensive breakdowns, and difficulty maintaining momentum on the road.Coach breaks down the lessons learned from four challenging road losses (Miami (OH), George Washington, Xavier, Drexel) and the positives gained from strong home performances against Randolph, Norfolk State, and Morgan State. He also explains how he’s balancing a roster full of former “go-to guys,” the importance of trust, and why becoming a more connected team is the key to unlocking their true potential.You’ll also get a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at ODU’s analytics system — from deflections to punctures to multi-side possessions — and how the coaching staff uses real-time data to guide decision-making.The episode wraps with a preview of massive upcoming road matchups vs Villanova, William & Mary, Richmond, and George Mason… plus a powerful message to Monarch Nation about staying locked in as this team gears up for Sun Belt play.Whether you’re looking for Xs and Os, honest discussions about growing pains, or pure ODU hoops passion… this episode delivers . . . despite problematic hotel internet towards the end.Go Monarchs!⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome to the Monarchists Basketball Show00:32 – Coach Jones on Team Growth Since Miami (OH)02:00 – Why Offense Sometimes Stalls & Breaking Old Habits03:15 – Defensive Struggles: Technique, Trust & Fixing Blow-By Drives05:20 – Inconsistency & Learning to Play Connected07:10 – The Miami (OH) First Half & What “Good ODU Basketball” Looks Like08:00 – Electric Atmosphere vs Norfolk State & Newcomer Reactions09:00 – Home vs. Road: Fixing Runs & Stopping Momentum Swings10:40 – Identifying a Leader When Things Go Wrong11:00 – Zacch Wiggins’ Maturity & Freshman Impact12:00 – Defensive Technique Deep Dive: Turning Hips vs Stepping Out14:00 – What High School/AAU Doesn’t Always Teach Defensively15:50 – Xavier Breakdown: Length, Matchups & Missed Responses17:00 – Timeout Philosophy & Preparing for Sun Belt Crunch Time19:00 – ODU’s Analytics System (Deflections, Punctures, Shot Clock Zones)24:00 – Internet Chaos & Pepper the Dog’s Cameo26:00 – Closing Thoughts from Mike & Aaron28:20 – Final Message from Coach Jones30:00 – Why Monarch Nation’s Support Matters