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Ryan Epling
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The FM 88 Sports Report on...
Newscenter 88

Monday-Friday 5:20-5:25p ET

Five solid minutes of sports during the 5 p.m. edition of Newscenter 88 that covers late-breaking sports news from Marshall University and the outside sports world.

Herd Roundup
Fridays 5:30-6p ET

Recap of the past week in Thundering Herd athletics. more>

Inside Sports Hour
Wednesdays 7-8p ET

The umbrella title of our seasonal live interview programs. Here you will find On The Bench with Coach Chadwick (women's basketball) and Diamond Hour (baseball and softball). more>

Sports Buzz
Wednesdays 5:30-6p ET

Four sports analysts fight to make the best argument on current sports topics.
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Sportsview
Wednesdays 8-9p ET

Live in-studio interviews with members of many Thundering Herd Sports programs. Listeners can also call in. more>

Tri-State High School Sports Report
Wednesdays 6-7p ET

Covers more than 20 high schools in the WMUL listening area, as well as all of West Virginia. Listeners can also call in. more>

Become a WMUL volunteer!
See the stories in the left column? Those could have your name by them. Even if you have no sportscasting experience, you can become an award-winning sports journalist just by volunteering at WMUL! We are more than happy to train newbies on how to make great programming. Here are two easy ways to get started:

1. Fill out an online application. We will contact you as soon as possible.

2. Attend the weekly sports meeting Tuesdays at 9p in CB201. Need directions? Here's a station map. CB201 is labeled "Classroom" on the map, and CB204 is labeled "Staff Room."

Here are the next game broadcasts from FM 88 Sports...
Thundering Herd Football on 88.1 WMUL! Sept. 6 at Wisconsin 10:30a C-USA Report
11a pregame
12p kickoff
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- listen on 88.1 FM

Original Reports - Click Headline to Listen

NOTE: Because WMUL relies mostly on student volunteers, reports are only filed when classes are in session, except under special circumstances.

Green team beats white team 44-8

Apr. 28 - The Green team's lopsided victory Saturday came as a result of a tweak in the game's format. But that should not take away from the standout performances of some unfamiliar names to the average Herd fan. FM 88 Sports' Bobby Iddings has the story.

From one football to another...the story of Craig Ratanamourn

Apr. 25 - When football teams look for kickers, an essential item is leg strength. Thus, soccer players are almost always perfect for the job. FM 88 Sports' Andrew Ramspacher tells us about one MU soccer player who has been convinced to make the switch.

The Aussie on MU's football roster

Apr. 25 - Marshall's football roster has gone global. FM 88 Sports' Bobby Iddings reports on sophomore Stu Lips, the player who by far has the biggest accent on the team.

Baseball scores 17 in win against Ohio

Apr. 24 - If you like high-scoring baseball, then you need to focus your attention on Marshall University. FM 88 Sports' Bobby Iddings reports on the Herd team that has put up double-digit runs in three of the past five games.

Baseball sweeps UCF in home weekend series

Apr. 21 - This weekend's series against UCF was touted as being vital to the success of the rest of the season, and the team responded to that urgency with one of the best performances of the year so far. FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier recaps the three-game sweep.

Victor Gomez "got wheels"

Apr. 17 - Legging out a triple is probably the most exciting play in baseball. It's a difficult feat to accomplish for any player, especially when running isn't one's forte. FM 88 Sports' Brian Dalek reports on the Marshall freshman "big man" who leads the team in triples.

From bullpen to starter: Autumn Mitchell's renaissance

Apr. 17 - Autumn Mitchell's new role has been providing the Herd softball team with yet another thing their potent offense can fall back on. FM 88 Sports' Andrew Ramspacher gives us a profile of the team's new ace.

Football shakin' up the D

Apr. 16 - Thundering Herd football had some problems on the defensive side last year, and the coaching staff believes the changes they are making in spring practice will make all the difference in 2008. FM 88 Sports' Brian Dalek has the story.

Days after first win, Softball wins first series at new Dot

Apr. 14 - After winning three of its last four games, it might be accurate to say the Marshall softball team just needed to get accustomed to its new home. FM 88 Sports' Ryan Epling has a recap of the team's first series victory at their new, state-of-the-art digs.

Baseball annihilated by ECU in sweep

Apr. 14 - Losing all three games against ECU simply means the breaks just didn't go Marshall's way in Greenville, North Carolina. FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier has the recap and talks to head coach Jeff Waggoner.

Softball gets first win at new Dot Hicks Field

Apr. 10 - Some Herd fans were starting to use the word "curse" in relation to the new Dot Hicks Field. However, the Herd finally got its first win at home Wednesday, meaning that karma may be turning around. FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier has the recap.

Men's soccer team recaps Spring Break trip to Argentina

Apr. 10 - We told you two weeks ago about the softball team going to one of the best softball regions for Spring Break--well the men's soccer team also went to a part of the globe that is known for its crazed enthusiasm for futbol. FM 88 Sports' Andrew Ramspacher has the story.

Baseball splits three games against Tulane--no, seriously!

Apr. 7 - The Marshall baseball team went to New Orleans this weekend...looking to continue its three-game conference winning streak. The series was bizarre...both in score and in the field as well. FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier has the story.

Softball trounces #24 Ohio State in two-game sweep

Apr. 3 - Before taking the field in Columbus, catcher Rachel Folden had said they were going to hit the ball against Top-25 team Ohio State. Well, let's just say that turned out to be a MAJOR understatement. FM 88 Sports' Ryan Epling has the details.

Baseball gets second-ever sweep of C-USA opponent

Mar. 31 - After getting hammered by Rice the previous weekend, Marshall righted the ship against the Memphis Tigers with a three-game sweep this weekend. FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier has the story.

UCF sweeps Herd softball, now 0-6 at new home

Mar. 31 - Three losses in three games has the softball team in a position that it hasn't experienced in a very long time--and for good reason. FM 88 Sports' Ryan Epling fills in the details.

Softball to play Arizona, Ariz. St. over Spring Break

Mar. 21 - Spring Break has been circled on the softball calendar since the beginning of the season, and as FM 88 Sports' Bobby Iddings tells us, it's not because they were ready for a break. Instead, they're pumped to play two prestigious softball teams.

Herd baseball to play Top-15 Rice this weekend

Mar. 20 - The Thundering Herd will be given its biggest challenge of the season to date when it opens up conference play with the conference's best team: the Rice Owls. FM 88 Sports' Andrew Ramspacher has the story.

Solution to softball slump: an alarm clock?

Mar. 20 - Marshall softball got a wake-up call last weekend with its series against the Houston Cougars. As FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier reports, Marshall now knows what it needs to do to get better for a seven-game road trip.

VMI series sweep puts Marshall on 6-game winning streak

Mar. 17 - It's amazing what a winning streak can do to a season. For example, it made Marshall go from a .250 winning percentage to above .500. FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier has the story.

New Dot Hicks Field opens this weekend

Mar. 14 - After months of seeing the new Dot Hicks Field under construction as people drove by Third Avenue, now the facility is finally ready for game action. FM 88 Sports' Andrew Ramspacher has the story.

Marshall players, coaches add to metal vs. wood bat debate

Mar. 13 - The Marshall baseball season is underway, and as Adam Cavalier reports, two sounds resonate out of the practice field.

Entire Marist series canceled, Waggoner worried about lack of early home games

Mar. 7 - The Herd baseball team is driven away from home this weekend, FM 88 Sports Adam Cavalier tells us how the Herd's roaming could affect it later in the season.

Inside the job of a Marshall Sports Information Director

Feb. 28 - Sports produces mountains of statistics, from games played to points scored per minute while wearing a green jersey and black socks.  FM  88 Sports’ Adam Cavalier tells us about one man who manages to keep track of all the numbers.

Goodbye, University Heights

Feb. 27 - There is a new ballfield to know about for Marshall fans, and it isn't necessarily for softball. Here with a look at the move this year for Marshall baseball is FM 88 Sports' Brian Dalek.

Coach Kane introduces 2008 women's soccer recruiting class

Feb. 22 - Considering that the team has finished in 10th place in conference since joining Conference USA in 2005, it makes it an even bolder statement from head coach Chris Kane that the Class of 2013 will be the first to make the playoffs every single year. FM 88 Sports' Andrew Ramspacher has the story.

No denial: Marshall has plenty of running backs

Feb. 13 - Ahmad Bradshw proved the Thundering Herd can churn out the yards, and Marshall still has plenty to smile about on the ground heading in 2008. Here with a look at the added running back depth after completion of the recruiting season is FM 88 Sports' Brian Dalek.