Horizone Roundtable

In the second part of the Second Annual Fan Battle Royale, Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) discuss the recent end to the Horizon League’s tournament presence in Detroit and look towards the future in Indianapolis. Participants: Green Bay – Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) Milwaukee – Chad Knodl (@ChadKnodl) Oakland – Anthony Gallina (@anthony_ougrizz) Wright State – Ricky Redinger (@R_Redinger4) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) welcome fans from around the Horizon League for the Second Annual Fan Battle Royale. In this episode, they discuss the online fan experience, including the recent demise of Cleveland State’s message board. Participants: Green Bay – Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) Milwaukee – Chad Knodl (@ChadKnodl) Oakland – Anthony Gallina (@anthony_ougrizz) Wright State – Ricky Redinger (@R_Redinger4) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) take a look at Horizon League teams in post-season play, including Northern Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament, Wright State in the NIT, and Green Bay and IUPUI in the CIT. Also, they discuss what the future will hold for the conference. Topics: Green Bay advances in the CIT Northern Kentucky’s poor shooting vs. Texas Tech Wright State coming up short vs. Clemson Will the coaching carousel affect the conference? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Bob (@BobMcDonald) goes solo on Selection Sunday with audio from Matt Dudek (@GrizzTalkOU) and Karic Jones (@Karic_Jones) from the semifinals and finals of Motor City Madness. Bob also breaks down the NCAA Tournament game between Northern Kentucky, a 14 seed, and third-seeded Texas Tech. He also discusses the NIT game between Wright State and Clemson, featuring a reunion with former Raiders coach Brad Brownell, and the CIT match-up between IUPUI and Marshall Topics: Motor City Madness Semifinals recap Motor City Madness Finals recap NCAA Tournament Preview: Northern Kentucky vs. Texas Tech NIT Preview: Wright State vs. Clemson CIT Preview: IUPUI vs. Marshall --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

 Have a listen as the HoriZone Roundtable recaps the quarterfinal action of the Horizon League Tournament with Matt Dudek (@GrizztalkOU) and Karic Jones. (@Karic_Jones) They then look ahead to the semifinals match-ups being hosted in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena and what to expect setting up the finals on Tuesday. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) break down the end of the regular season, including the fact that their teams, Cleveland State and Milwaukee, won’t be going to the Horizon League Tournament. They also make their picks for Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, as well as all-conference first and second teams. Plus, as an extra-added bonus, since the league doesn’t have a third team, Bob and Jimmy make one up! Topics Bob and Jimmy lamenting their respective teams’ futility Predictions for all-conference accolades The HoriZone Roundtable Presents…The Third Team! Looking at the first-round tournament games --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) are back on the podcast together, and they’re talking about Wright State’s dominance this weekend. That, coupled with Northern Kentucky’s upset loss to Cleveland State, puts the Raiders at the top of the conference standings. They’re also still discussing their issues with the new Horizon League Tournament format, and what it will eventually cost the conference. Topics Wright State takes the top spot The Cleveland State Bob expected finally shows up to beat Northern Kentucky. Assessing the impact of both Dennis Felton and Ken Bothof’s comments regarding the Horizon League Tournament. The weekly call for Jon LeCrone’s retirement (and yes, this will be a thing for a while!) Youngstown State is on a tear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Jimmy (@PantherU) goes it alone but he’s not lost for words as rumor breaks the Horizon League is considering a massive shift in their postseason tournament format. Wright State also evens it up with Northern Kentucky atop the standings with the home stretch around the bend.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Troy Cornes from the Valhalla Vanguard (@NKUValhalla) joins Bob to talk about Northern Kentucky and the statement wins against Oakland and Detroit Mercy. They also talk about Tyree Appleby scoring the first-ever triple-double for Cleveland State and Youngstown State’s surge into the top eight of the standings. Topics Northern Kentucky’s wins against Oakland and Detroit Mercy Interesting statements on the Horizon League tourney from NKU’s athletic director The much-needed banter between student sections Tyree Appleby’s historic triple-double and Cleveland State’s avoidance of mathematic elimination. Youngstown State is on a tear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Matt Dudek (@GrizzTalkOU) fills in for Jimmy amid a crazy week in conference play, including the inexplicable sweep of Northern Kentucky and the breakout of Oakland’s Brad Brechting. There was also a shoe thrown by a Detroit Mercy assistant, and a member of the UIC pep band was ejected by refs. Topics Brad Brechting’s breakout week Youngstown State is back in the conference tourney hunt The Detroit Mercy shoe incident Northern Kentucky’s bad week Cleveland State is in even bigger trouble The UIC pep band member ejection --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

With Jimmy under the weather, Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) fills in and joins Bob to talk about how everything had shaken out in the first half of the Horizon League. That includes the strength of Northern Kentucky’s performance the recent slide Green Bay has experienced. First, though, they talk about the recent announcement that the Horizon League basketball tournament will be held in Indianapolis starting in 2020. Topics Indianapolis, the future host of the Horizon League basketball tournament Green Bay’s recent struggles Northern Kentucky is ahead of the pack, as expected. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

With another week in the books, Bob and Jimmy talk about the current standings, at the top (Northern Kentucky), the bottom (Cleveland State) and the middle (many teams). Plus, they discuss the importance of having a second scoring option, the key to all of the previous conference champs. And, of course, there’s a recap of the Oakland-Detroit Mercy game. Topics: Northern Kentucky re-takes the top spot Cleveland State’s struggles continue The key for winning teams: A second scoring option An interesting angle on where to look for conference expansion Recap of Oakland-Detroit Mercy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Matt Dudek (@GrizzTalkOU) fills in for Jimmy this week talking with Bob about the third week of conference play. They talk about Northern Kentucky’s key win against Wright State and the favorable games the Norse have to look forward to next week. Also, Detroit Mercy sits at the top of the Horizon League, while Oakland looked impressive against Green Bay, setting up a very exciting Metro Series game at Calihan Hall. Topics: Northern Kentucky’s win against Wright State and the favorable week ahead. Oakland’s team dynamic paying dividends Detroit Mercy, led by Antoine Davis, continues to surprise Previewing the Oakland-Detroit Mercy Metro Series match-up The race for Horizon League Player of the Year --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

The second week of the Horizon League slate is completed, and while Green Bay sits as the only undefeated team, Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) open with trying to figure out what’s going on at their schools, Cleveland State and Milwaukee. This leads the inevitable reference by Jimmy to Applebee’s (because of CSU’s Tyree Appleby, of course). Also discussed are Oakland’s upset win against Northern Kentucky, and the upcoming match-up with the Phoenix. Topics: Cleveland State’s recent slide (and how Dennis Felton is going nowhere) Assessing Milwaukee’s struggles The impact of Oakland’s win over Northern Kentucky Green Bay’s first real test this week in Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Bob and Jimmy ring in the New Year by recording the first episode of 2019 live on YouTube. They get into the first games of the Horizon League schedule, including 2-0 showing by both Oakland and Detroit. They also take fan questions, including about expansion and the conference tournament post-Motor City Madness. Topics: Detroit Mercy and Oakland notch early wins What’s the problem with the Wisconsin trip? Northern Kentucky looks to be the team to beat. The ongoing conference expansion discussion Comparing the Horizon League name to…the DC Universe? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Karic Jones (@Karic_Jones) fills in for Jimmy, as he and Bob discuss the wrapping up of the non-conference schedule. Includes is the surprising performance of IUPUI, which is poised to start the HL schedule as one of the top two teams, and Wright State, who has struggled since the win against Toledo. Also, with Karic on board this episode, they’ll talk in-depth about Mike Davis and Detroit Mercy’s better-than-expected start and prospects for the conference slate. Topics: IUPUI keeps winning, setting up a top-two matchup with Northern Kentucky Can Wright State bounce back from its non-conference woes? Mike Davis’ initial showing at Detroit Mercy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Amid another dismal week for the Horizon League in non-conference play, Bob apologizes for unwittingly jinxing Green Bay last episode, taking full blame for the Phoenix losing by nearly 30 to Bowling Green. Bob and Jimmy also look into what’s happening at Wright State, where the Raiders are under .500 and lost the last six straight games against D1 teams. Topics: Another disastrous week for the Horizon League Bob’s apology to Green Bay fans Wright State’s recent struggles After last season, is the Horizon League really better? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

With the sudden departure of Mike Thomas as athletic director at Cleveland State, Bob (minus Jimmy) discusses the move with Matthew Johns of the Reserve News (@TheReserveMedia) and what CSU is looking for in a successor. Also, Bob and Matthew discuss Green Bay’s win over Belmont and the potential for the Phoenix to compete for the conference crown. Plus, how does IUPUI’s Camron Justice stack up against the top Horizon League players? Finally, Mike Davis may be putting together a better season at Detroit Mercy than most has expected. Topics: The Mike Thomas departure from Cleveland State Green Bay’s win against Belmont Camron Justice’s impact on IUPUI. Mike Davis and surprise of Detroit Mercy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

As the non-conference schedule continues, more Horizon League teams are notching wins against Division I opponents. Among the other victories Bob and Jimmy discuss are IUPUI’s win against ACC opponent Boston College and Wright State’s convincing win against Toledo. They also talk about if the roster blueprint that Oakland has used over the years will net the same results as Wright State and Northern Kentucky. Topics: IUPUI’s win against Boston College Wright State’s win against Toledo Will Milwaukee win games in the non-conference schedule? Oakland’s early-season struggles --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

This episode, Bob (@BobMcDonald) and Jimmy (@PantherU) speak with student media representatives from across the Horizon League. Among the topics are a recap of the first week of the regular season, as well as a way-too-early assessment of the conference as a whole. Plus, they discuss the new conference tournament format, as well as the impact the new NET rankings will have in terms of future scheduling. Topics: How everyone got their start Assessing the first week of the non-conference schedule Is it too early to panic about the conference? Making sense of the NET and how the Horizon League should approach scheduling in the future The new conference tournament format Guests: Ryan Gregory, The Campus Citizen (IUPUI) – @Ryan_Gregory_ Tim Daniel, 48 Minutes Network (Northern Kentucky) – @TimDaniel518 Marc Weems, The Jambar (Youngstown State) – @bigweems Dakota Brecht, WXOU 88.3 FM (Oakland) – @BrechtDakota --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podca