Samford vs Auburn radio broadcast

Here is the complete radio broadcast of the Samford football finale at Auburn, from Nov. 19 2011. Mike Grace, Jay Roberson and Don Scott...

Samford takes SoCon tournament championship

The Samford volleyball team claimed its first Southern Conference tournament championship, defeating the College of Charleston 3-0. The Bulldogs hosted the three-day tournament at the Pete Hanna Center on the Samford campus.

Here are post-game comments from head coach Dex Schroeder...

...Junior outside hitter Elizabeth Neisler - regular season conference player of the year - was named to the All-Tournament Team...

...and junior libero Lexi Bauer was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player...

Samford's Pat Sullivan honored by Auburn; Tigers defeat Bulldogs 35-16



Sullivan acknowledges special guests and fans during Saturday's
pre-game ceremony. Sullivan had family members at his side and
was flanked by 1969-71 Auburn teammates.
Photo by Caroline Summers, Samford University

 Samford fell to the Auburn Tigers 35-16 in the season finale for the Bulldogs. Samford trailed Auburn 21-16 in the 4th quarter before two late scores sealed the win for the Tigers.

Prior to the game, Samford head coach Pat Sullivan was honored by Auburn, where he won the Heisman Trophy as quarterback in 1971. Auburn public address announcer Ric Smith:



Comments after the game from Coach Sullivan:

Samford freshman running back Jeremiaha Gates ran for 119 yards on 28 carries...

Samford senior quarterback Dustin Taliaferro talks after his final game for the Bulldogs...

Samford Football uses late drive to beat The Citadel, 19-14

The Samford Bulldogs scored a late touchdown to defeat The Citadel 19-14, clinching a winning season. Listen to the final 80-yard drive, engineered by senior quarterback Dustin Taliaferro, and post-game interviews. Mike Grace and Jay Roberson of the Samford Sports Network:

Football wins at Furman, 26-21

The Bulldogs notched their first SoCon and road win of the season, and first victory over Furman since 1969, with Saturday's 26-21 victory in Greenville, S.C. Here is the complete radio broadcast, with post-game interviews:

Weekend Preview

The new soccer stadium hosts its first SoCon match Saturday

The Friday, Sept. 30 edition of Samford Sports Today previews a busy weekend in Bulldog athletics. With reports from Jonathan Bailey and Chenelle Terry...

Samford Sports Today

Join us each weekday at 4:55 pm for Samford Sports Today, a two-minute update on Bulldog athletics. Then check back here for extended interviews, game highlights and more. We'll get the blog cranked up for the fall in the next few days!

Senior Spotlight: Andrew Jones 05-04-11

Anthony Bolus interviews baseball closer Andrew Jones on his career here at Samford and what he looks to do in the future athletically and academically.



Listen: Baseball defeats #21 Alabama 4-2

Freshman outfielder Phillip Ervin's 3-run
HR was enough to give SU the victory. 

The Samford baseball team won its fourth consecutive victory over Alabama, 4-2, on Tuesday, April 5. Here is the full play-by-play from Mike Grace and commentator Garrett Rice:

Senior Spotlight: Ina Ables 03-30-11 - FULL Interview



Winner of the SOCON
Post Graduate Scholarship




Anthony Bolus interviews Ina Ables, a 5th year senior, who has helped Samford win back-to-back SOCON Women's Cross Country Championships.  She is also a student athlete with numerous honors in academia.

NCAA Post-Game: Samford vs. FSU

Samford fell to Florida State 76-46 in the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in Auburn, Ala.

Here are post-game press conference comments from head coach Mike Morris:

...and senior Emily London and junior Paige Anderson:

NCAA 1st Round: Samford vs. Florida State

WVSU is on the air at 3:45 Sunday, with coverage of Samford's first appearance in the Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Bulldogs and Seminoles tip if off at 4:15 from Auburn Arena.

Check back here after the game for post-game coverage.

Spotlight Samford Sports 03-09-11 Samford Women's Basketball Going Dancing to NCAA Tournament

Samford Women's Basketball beats App St 57-54 to win 1st SOCON Championship

Anthony Bolus gives a special report on the Samford Women's Basketball team winning their first SOCON Championship in school history and their first bid into the NCAA tournament.  Also, Chenelle Terry interviews Sophomore pitcher Lex Rutledge from Samford Baseball team.

 

Martin Newton named Samford Athletics Director

Martin Newton has been named the new Director of Athletics for Samford University. Newton is currently the Director of Men's Basketball Operations at the University of Kentucky. He is a 1983 Samford graduate, former basketball player, and the son of former SEC basketball coach and athletics director C.M. Newton.

Newton gave introductory remarks at Samford on March 9, 2011, following an introduction from Vice President for Business Affairs Buck Brock:

SoCon Champs - Radio Broadcast

Here is the complete broadcast of the Southern Conference championship game between Samford and Appalachian State, from March 7, 2011. Mike Grace with the play-by-play and Larry Long with the color commentary.

SoCon Champs - Paige Anderson post-game radio

Junior guard Paige Anderson led Samford in scoring with 14 points - including a game-winning three-point basket with :18 seconds remaining - in Monday's championship victory over Appalachian State. Here are Paige's comments with Mike Grace on WVSU, following the game:

SoCon Champs - continued

Samford coach Mike Morris talks following Samford's SoCon championship game victory over Appalachian State:

Samford takes Southern Conference Championship

The Samford women's basketball team defeated top-seeded Appalachian State 57-54 to win its first conference championship in program history.

Here is the post-game press conference, featuring head coach Mike Morris, seniors Emily London and Savannah Hill, and junior Paige Anderson. 

SoCon Tournament: Women advance to championship with 68-66 OT win over host UTC

Samford will play in the Southern Conference Tournament championship game after defeating the host Chattanooga Mocs 68-66 in an overtime thriller.

Senior guard Emily London led all scorers with 21 points. Fellow senior Savannah Hill added 20. After the game, head coach Mike Morris and London spoke with the media:



Junior guard Ruth Ketcham scored 8 points, 5 coming in the overtime period:

SoCon Tournament: Furman defeats Samford men 61-48

The Samford men's basketball season ended on March 4, 2011, following a 61-48 loss to Furman. After the game, head coach Jimmy Tillette addressed the media:



Here are comments from Furman head coach Jeff Jackson, and guard Jordan Miller, who led all scorers with 23 points, including 4-of-6 on three-point shots:

SoCon Tournament: Women defeat Western Carolina 57-48

The second-seeded Samford women's basketball team opened play in the SoCon Tournament with a 57-48 win over #10 Western Carolina. Guard Jazmine Powers sparked the Bulldogs, coming off the bench for 8 points and 3 steals. Senior forward Savannah Hill led all scorers with 17 points. Conference player of the year Emily London added 15.

Post game comments from head coach Mike Morris:

and Emily London:

SoCon Basketball Tournament underway

The Samford women open play in the 2011 SoCon Tournament this morning at 8 am CT, facing Western Carolina. Check here after the game for press conference audio.

For more tournament information, visit the SoCon Tournament page.

Emily London named SoCon Player of the Year

Senior guard Emily London has been named Southern Conference Player of the Year. WVSU's Jordan Gotfredson talked with Emily for the March 2, 2011 edition of "Spotlight Samford." Here is the full interview:

Baseball downs Troy 6-1

Samford Baseball improves to 6-4 on the season and stays perfect at home with a 6-1 victory over Troy on March 1, 2011. Here is Coach Casey Dunn's post-game talk with Mike Grace:

Men's Basketball Senior Day

The Samford men's basketball team concluded the regular season with a 77-72 over time loss to the Chattanooga Mocs.

Before the game, Samford basketball seniors Gaby Bermudez and Andy King

2011 Seniors: (standing, L-R)
Josh Davis, Andy King,
Gaby Bermudez and (below)
Josh Bedwell.

visited with Mike Grace.

Following the game, Grace talked with coach Jimmy Tillette.

Senior Spotlight: #7 WR Demarcus Covington Samford Football

 Senior WR #7 Demarcus Covington with Anthony Bolus on Senior Spotlight FULL INTERVIEW


Demarcus Covington
 wins Bobby Bowden Award


 

"Great Catch" by Covington in FSU game earlier this season, Mike Grace with the call

Samford women close regular season with road win over UNCG

The Samford women's basketball team overcame slow start to defeat UNCG 59-52 on Feb. 21, 2011, in the final regular season game. The Bulldogs finish the season 22-7 overall and 15-5 in the SoCon, and will enter the SoCon Basketball Tournament Friday, March 4 as the #2 seed.

Here is the final segment of the broadcast, followed by an interview with Coach Mike Morris:

Samford Women's Basketball defeats Davidson

Senior guard Emily London led
the Bulldogs in scoring with
19 points, playing in her final
regular season game at the
Pete Hanna Center.

The Samford women's basketball team played its final regular season home game Mon. Feb. 14, beating Davidson 58-47. Here are Mike Grace's post-game interviews with coach Mike Morris, and seniors Emily London and Savannah Hill: