The Drive with Paul Swann

Could the Pac-12 and Big 12 come together to create a partnership or new super league? Also, rumors of a split of Conference USA could create a new eastern-based league for Marshall to compete in. About Us A one-hour weekday talk show hosted by veteran broadcaster Paul Swann, focusing on Marshall University athletics and other Tri-State sports teams and events. Swann is regularly joined by guests and callers to discuss current topics. Find Us Online - website: wrvc.com - twitter: twitter.com/paulswann - facebook: facebook.com/thedrivewithpaulswann

Where does Marshall rank in the CBS Sports 130? Plus, more conference re-alignment news.

The NCAA Board of Governors to convene a constitutional convention, what does this mean for college football?

The Drive with Paul Swann for July 29, 2021.

Where does Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert stand on conference realignment?

Oklahoma and Texas formally request an invitation to the SEC, plus the sports news of the day.

It's Monday and the saga between the Big 12 and the Oklahoma/Texas alliance continues.

What does conference realignment look like for Marshall if and when the Big 12 loses Oklahoma and Texas to the SEC?

Marshall football coach Charles Huff spoke to the media during the Conference USA Football Kickoff, Paul Swann breaks down what was said, plus Texas and Oklahoma could leave the Big 12 for the SEC.

Tim Stephens from The Herald-Dispatch joins Paul Swann with an update from last night's TBT match-up between Team 23 and Herd That. Plus more college football honors for Marshall QB Grant Wells.

Marshall is picked to win the East Division of Conference USA, and several Thundering Herd players are named to the first round of pre-season watch lists. Plus The Basketball Tournament is heating up with Herd That and Best Virginia.

College basketball analyst Bob Bolen joins Paul Swann for a preview of The Basketball Tournament.

More pre-season college football rankings are out, how well does Marshall stack up against the rest of Conference USA?

Former Marshall basketball all-time great Jon Elmore joins Paul Swann ahead of The Basketball Tournament in Charleston, WV to talk about the final preparations his team, Herd That, is making for the tournament.

Comments today from Marshall football players Nazeeh Johnson, Talik Keaton, Jamare Edwards, and Billy Ross.

Comments today from Marshall football players Grant Wells and Eli Neal.

Paul Swann sat down with Marshall DE Koby Cumberlander during in-person interviews at Marshall this week. Topics include how the off-season has progressed, what does "closing the gap" means to Cumberlander, and why "cowboy" is the nickname for Owen Porter. During the second half of the show, Marshall women's basketball coach Tony Kemper joins Swann from the road to talk about the latest news from the women's program.

Paul Swann catches up with Marshall OG Alex Mollette. Swann and Mollette talk about what closing the gap means, the growth of QB Grant Wells, and the transition from Doc Holiday to Charles Huff.

Marshall interim athletic director Jeff O'Malley joins Paul Swann to talk about his new role as the head of the athletic department.

What improvements do you want to see happen at Marshall. Paul Swann has his list and he shares it with you. Plus the news of the day for Friday, June 25, 2021. The podcast will return on July 6, 2021.

Kentucky is the latest state to push forward name, image, and likeness reform, Paul Swann has the latest and what it means for schools like Marshall.

Paul Swann discusses the latest news from the NCAA on how the organization is going to deal with NIL laws, plus Jason Toy from MRN Radio joins Swann to talk about Jeff Gordon leaving Fox Sports for a daily role at Hendrick Motorsports.

Marshall volleyball coach Ari Aganus joins Paul Swann for this Tuesday, June 22, 2021 edition of The Drive with Paul Swann.

The West Virginia Regional bracket at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center for The Basketball Tournament was announced today. Former Marshall stand-out Jon Elmore joined Paul Swann to talk about Herd That, the Marshall alumni squad, finally getting to play in front of an in-state crowd.

WCHS-TV Sports Director Mark Martin joins Paul Swann for a preview of the North-South All-Star Classic.

Clifton Douglass, Conference USA Assistant Commissioner for Sports Services joins Paul Swann to talk about the addition of West Virginia University as an associate member for men's soccer in the league, then WVU Men's Soccer head coach Dan Stratford speaks with Swann about the move from the Mid-American Conference and what it means for his program. Swann wraps up the program with a visit from Herald-Dispatch reporter Luke Creasy to discuss the Carr Sports report given to the Marshall University Board of Governors Sports Committee, plus Creasy shares what he learned about the new timetable for the proposed Marshall University baseball park.

The Drive with Paul Swann for Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Conference USA announced the addition of West Virginia University as an affiliate member for the sport of men’s soccer. Marshall soccer coach Chris Grassie joins Paul Swann to talk about what that means for the league and the yearly rivalry game between Marshall and West Virginia.

Paul Swann breaks down the College Football Playoff expansion plan and what it means for Marshall University.

Paul Swann discusses the news about allegations from the son of former Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler of sexual abuse from a team doctor he experienced. Matt Schembechler has called a press conference for Thursday to "set the record straight regarding his own abuse" and discuss his father's involvement.

The Drive with Paul Swann for Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

Tim Stephens from the (Huntington) Herald-Dispatch joins Paul Swann to speak about the passing of former Ironton High School and Marshall University football standout J.D. Cyrus. Plus Tom Bragg from Herd247 joins Swann with a recruiting update.

Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert today announced athletic director Mike Hamrick is stepping down on June 30 to assume the role of special assistant to the president for one year. Patrick Farrell, Chairman of the Marshall Board of Governors released a statement on behalf of the Board of Governors stating there was not enough support from the Board of Governors to approve a new contract extension. Paul Swann speaks with Tom Bragg from Herd247 to break down the news revolving around Hamrick.

Marshall guard Taevion Kinsey joins Paul Swann on The Drive for Thursday, June 3, 2021.

The Drive with Paul Swann for Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

The Drive with Paul Swann for June 1, 2021.

The Drive with Paul Swann for Friday, May 28, 2021.

The Drive with Paul Swan for Thursday, May 27, 2021.

Marshall head volleyball coach Ari Aganus joined Paul Swann to update him on all the latest news with the program, plus Swann had a conversation with Huntington High baseball coach John Dennison.

West Virginia Game Changer founder Joe Boczek joined Paul Swann to talk about the upcoming event at the Greenbrier this week. Several Thundering Herd representatives will be in attendance, including head men's soccer head coach Chris Grassie, head football coach Charles Huff, head men's basketball coach Dan D’Antoni, and head women's golf coach Brooke Burkhammer.

Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SOJMC) Hall of Fame is welcoming five new members, including Marshall play-by-play announcer Steve Cotton and Mike Kirtner, the co-founder and president and CEO of Kindred Communications. Chris Dickerson, president of the SOJMC Alumni Advisory Board, which handles the nomination process, joined Paul Swann to talk about the induction. (Paul Swann is employed by Kindred Communications).

Marshall men's soccer head coach Chris Grassie has signed a new five-year deal that will pay him $375,750 annually. Paul Swann has the details.

Marshall women's basketball assistant coach Jenna Burdette and West Virginia Power Director of Marketing Jay Silverman join Paul Swann for the Thursday, May 20th edition of The Drive.

Marshall women's basketball coach Tony Kemper announced that Jenna Burdette will join the Thundering Herd's women's basketball program as an assistant coach. Paul Swann speaks with Kemper about the hire and the women's program moving forward.

The 10th-ranked Marshall men's soccer team defeated the 3rd-ranked Indiana Hoosiers for the NCAA National Championship on Monday night. Paul Swann has post-game reactions from the match, including comments from Jamil Roberts about scoring the golden goal in the 98th minute. Marshall coach Chris Grassie joins Swann live from the road to talk about the victory, and HerdVison broadcaster Jake Griffith joins Swann for a final look back at the championship match.

Mike Hamrick, Director of Athletic of Marshall University joins Paul Swann hours ahead of the Marshall men's soccer team playing for its first national championship in soccer. Jake Griffith from Herd Vision breaks down the match between Marshall and Indiana in the title match.

The Drive with Paul Swann for Friday, May 14, 2021.

Alexandra Warrington, Broadcast Video Production Manager at Marshall University, joins Paul Swann from Cary, North Carolina ahead of the semifinal match-up between Marshall and North Carolina in the College Cup.

The Drive for Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

The Marshall men's soccer team will play North Carolina in the semifinal round Friday of the College Cup at WakeMed Field. Paul Swann caught up with Marshall coach Chriss Grassie during his official NCAA Zoom call today, plus comments from North Carolina coach Carlos Somoano.