Citadel Grayline

Brent Thompson's Citadel football program concludes the 2020-21 year with a loss at VMI, a setback that gives the Keydets their first SoCon title since 1977. What is the offseason plan for Raleigh Webb, Willie Eubanks, and more? Former Citadel basketball player Kaiden Rice will be a graduate transfer at the Big East's Georgetown Hoyas, playing for legendary Hoya and NBA star Patrick Ewing. Also, the Diamond Dogs notch a much-needed SoCon series win against the ETSU Buccaneers.

The Citadel Bulldogs are the kings of South Carolina FCS in the Southern Conference, after consecutive wins over both Wofford and archrival Furman. The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell and Jon Rawl have fun dissecting the comeback canines' winning ways. Also, Tony Skole's Citadel baseball team is swept on the road at Samford and falls to 1-10 in SoCon play.

Thomas Ravenel ('85), a wrestler at The Citadel before morphing into a reality TV star on Bravo's "Southern Charm," discusses his cadet days, political career, fall from grace, and reemergence as both a TV personality and successful commercial real estate developer in South Carolina. Plus, host Jon Rawl and Post and Courier Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell recap the come-from-behind victory at Wofford for the previously winless Bulldogs football team.

The 300th episode of "Citadel GrayLine" includes a ride down memory lane. The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell tries to sort through the shock of a 55-7 home loss to Samford for The Citadel football team. Now, a trip to pesky Wofford awaits the Lowcountry legion. Plus, Hartsell and host Jon Rawl talk Tony Skole's baseball team losing another SoCon series.

Corps Day arrives at The Citadel, which this year includes a home football game against Samford. Jon Rawl and Post and Courier Bulldogs beat writer Jeff Hartsell discuss the decision to keep basketball coach Duggar Baucom, an improving Citadel women's soccer team, and business promotions for 1993 alum Will Fuller and 1994 alum Damond Boatwright. Plus, our BigRedPalmetto.Store "Knob Knowledge" winner correctly guesses 1990 alum and Citadel baseball great Anthony Jenkins.

Tony Skole's Citadel baseball team sweeps Davidson – and nearly upsets the unbeaten South Carolina Gamecocks. The Citadel football team has another SoCon setback at Western Carolina. Also, PostandCourier.com Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell has good news on the Bulldog basketball front, as Hayden Brown has decided to don the Citadel blue for another season.

The Post and Courier Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell and host Jon Rawl reflect on The Citadel's (0-6) overtime loss to Chattanooga during the Johnson Hagood Stadium spring opener. Why has losing become the norm for Bulldog athletics teams? Hartsell has details on recent bookstore controversy involving dozens of cadet-student-athletes. Also, Brent Thompson's football team looks to bounce back this weekend with a road trip to Western Carolina.

Tyler Renew ('17), who helped propel The Citadel Bulldogs to back-to-back SoCon titles in 2015 and 2016, joins the show to give us an update on his post-football life. The Columbia, S.C., native will always be remembered for his 174 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-22 upset over South Carolina in 2015. Also, the 2021 football team lost its spring opener at Mercer, and now faces Chattanooga in the spring home opener.

For the first time in school history The Citadel and the rest of the Southern Conference will be playing a spring schedule for college football. The Post and Courier's Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell goes through the roster changes and more as Brent Thompson's team prepares to open the Spring 2021 schedule at Mercer. Plus, an update on the improving basketball team, the Diamond Dogs' start to their season, and the volleyball and soccer teams post impressive victories.

Co-host emeritus Jim Waddill ('60) appears via video for the first time. Plus, Post and Courier Bulldogs beat writer Jeff Hartsell and Jon Rawl look back on the Army loss and have updates on what is going on with Citadel sports during this Fall 2020 finale.

The Citadel head basketball coach Duggar Baucom is back on the show to discuss the forthcoming season. He also shares changes within his program as the SoCon shoots for some sort of college basketball normalcy. Plus, the 0-3 Bulldogs football visits Army in the 2020 finale.

Richard Blanton ('75) discusses his cadet days of the 1970s and how he took an interest in his alma mater to a new level: proprietor of BigRedPalmetto.store. After an embarrassing loss at Johnson Hagood Stadium, PostandCourier.com beat writer Jeff Hartsell sifts through the ashes of The Citadel's lone home game of 2020. Also, Hartsell reports on findings from today's Board of Visitors meeting.

Mike Capaccio, The Citadel's director of athletics, joins the show this week to weigh in on the coronavirus' impact on his department. He also shares thoughts on Brent Thompson's team and its weekend performance against No. 1 Clemson. Also, facility, fundraising and other sports news from the Charleston campus.

Dereks Thomas ('97) discusses his days playing football for The Citadel in the 1990s. Thomas also shares his transition from cadet to actor, including postgraduate work at Harvard. PostandCourier.com sports writer Jeff Hartsell recaps the season-opening loss at South Florida and this week's trip to No. 1 Clemson. Plus, "Knob Knowledge" fun involving the Bulldogs' unfortunate role in helping start IPTAY for Clemson backers.

The 2020 season of Citadel Football kicks off against the South Florida Bulls. Post and Courier Citadel beat writer Jeff Hartsell joins Jon Rawl for the 13th year of covering the athletic happenings at South Carolina's military college. We also discuss the many changes that the school has implemented to adapt to COVID-19. Plus, stadium improvements and a "Knob Knowledge" trivia question.

The season finale for 2019. Citadel basketball coach Duggar Baucom returns to the show to discuss his 5-5 hoopsters. Three-pointers helped the Dogs wrap the December home slate with a win over Division-III Piedmont College. Also, host Kyle Weaver and Post and Courier Bulldogs beat writer Jeff Hartsell share football thoughts to start the show.

Recruiting is front and center as The Citadel aims to sign around 10 prospects for the 2020 class.  PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell and executive producer Jon Rawl review the handful of high school players that have pledged to Brent Thompson's program.  Basketball enjoys a few days off following three wins in four games.  What is the Board of Visitors doing with facilities improvements on the Charleston campus?  Also, a tribute to former "Voice of the Bulldogs" Ted Byrne, who was killed in a car wreck Nov. 30.  

Wofford embarrasses The Citadel on Senior Day, sending the Dogs into the offseason with a 6-6 record.  Paul Evangelist and Jeff Hartsell are at Toast! Mount Pleasant to recap what could have been in 2019.  Willie Eubanks III picks up SoCon Defensive Player of the Year honors.  Plus, Duggar Baucom's basketball team garners road wins at Southeast Missouri and Marist – plus a much-needed home triumph.

Brian Ruff ('77), a Citadel defensive standout that was the 11th Round pick of the Baltimore Colts in 1977, joins hosts Kyle Weaver and Jeff Hartsell at Toast! Mount Pleasant.  The crew look back at the head-scratching meltdown in Chattanooga that sent the Dogs to 6-5 on the season.  Plus, SoCon champ Wofford visits Johnson Hagood Stadium as Brent Thompson's team wraps the 2019 regular season.

Paul Evangelist and Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell break down Bulldogs football and basketball. Brent Thompson's team enjoyed a much-needed bye last weekend – and now an important trip to SoCon foe Chattanooga Mocs awaits. And Duggar Baucom's hoopsters nearly pulled the upset Tuesday night at the SEC's Georgia Bulldogs.