This year’s compilation of in-studio guests and on-air interviews.
Last week seemed as if it would be pretty dormant…but that all changed on Thursday.
That morning, Sports Director Nkwa Asonye and Assistant Sports Director Tim Riordan took a red-eye train to the Atlantic 10′s men’s basketball media day in Brooklyn, New York. It was there that the pre-season rankings and all-conference teams were announced. For George Washington, the Colonials were picked to finish eighth in the conference and senior guard Tony Taylor was selected for the all-conference first team. Both guys put together a news package which aired on WRGW News at 6 that day.
During the allotted media time, Tim spoke with head men’s basketball coach Mike Lonergan about his outlook for the season.
In a separate interview, Commissioner Bernadette McGlade offered some words on conference expansion as it relates to the A10.
Download: Interviews 10-10 to 10-15_McGlade on Expansion.MP3
We were also able to catch up with ESPN college basketball analyst Andy Katz, and he offered his perspective on the Colonials’ upcoming season under Lonergan.
After our coverage of Colonials Invasion on Friday, Saturday took a different turn. For the DC vs. Philly NBA Lockout Exhibition, WRGW District Radio was the exclusive provider of the radio call as Nkwa Asonye, sophomore Ben Silverstein, and General Manager Emeritus Jamie Benson ’10 made the trip to Coolidge High School.
Both teams exchanged trash talk in the coming weeks, but riding the hot hand of Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams – whose 53 points were second to only to the game-high 56 from Team D.C.’s Kevin Durant – Team Philly had the last laugh in a back-and-forth 174-167 win. For Team D.C., Washington Wizards point guard John Wall scored 38 points and chipped in four assists despite missing the first quarter.
Portland Trailblazers rookie Nolan Smith, who played his high school career at Oak Hill Academy, scored 19 points on seven of ten shooting. He granted a quick interview after the game.
WPGC 95.5 FM radio personality Big Tigger was the unofficial coach for Team D.C. and although his team lost, he enjoyed the experience on the sideline.
Download: Interviews 10-10 to 10-15_Big Tigger.MP3
During the game, the guys sat next to Washington Post NBA Columnist Michael Lee and TNT basketball analyst David Aldridge, who was gracious enough to offer his thoughts on the game and the NBA Lockout.
Stay tuned to the Sports Block every weekday from 4-6pm for more interviews, coverage, and analysis and be sure to like our Facebook page (WRGW District Radio Sports) and follow us on Twitter (@WRGWSports) for constant updates.
Last week, programming kicked off with a bang for the 2011-2012 year. On Wednesday, “AAA Sports” debuted onto the airwaves. Michael Schottey, Asociate NFL Editor from Bleacher Report called in to offer his commentary on a crazy first NFL week.
Thursday was a big day for “Half-Jewish Sports,” as WRGW’s longest running sports show turned the big 2-1 with its first episode of the new campaign…and celebrated with a phone interview with Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade who chimed in about the realigning landscape of college athletics.
The day after, “Box Out!” made its season debut hosting a double-header of interviews. One was with former GW men’s soccer standout Andy Stadler ’10, who’s currently playing professionally in Sweden and has adjusted well as one of the league’s better players.
The other interview that day was a real treat as Sports Illustrated baseball columnist Tom Verducci called in to talk about the coming end to the MLB season.
We’ll be posting interviews weekly of all of our on-air guests, so stay updated to the blog and keep listening to WRGW!
Nkwa Asonye
Sports Director
WRGW District Radio Sports had live coverage of Monday’s conference to introduce new men’s basketball head coach Mike Lonergan. The interviews were granted afterward.
Men’s Basketball senior forward Aaron Ware
Incoming Athletic Director Patrick Nero
Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Lonergan
Special thanks to George Washington’s Sports Information Department. Interviews produced by Station Manager Emeritus Jesse Regis.
