The Drive with Paul Swann

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.

Marshall defeats defending national champions No. 8 Georgetown in the Elite 8, HerdVison Broadcaster Jake Griffith joins Paul Swann to recap the victory, plus comments from Marshall soccer coach Chris Grassie as The Thundering Herd advances to the Final Four.

Tim Stephens from the (Huntington) Herald-Dispatch joins Paul Swann for a preview of the West Virginia Class AAAA Boys State Basketball Tournament, plus HerdVison Lead Broadcaster Jake Griffith has a preview of the (10) Marshall Men's Soccer Match with (1) Clemson.

Happy Star Wars Day! Paul Swann speaks with Huntington High girls basketball coach Lonnie Lucas after his team won the West Virginia Class AAAA girls basketball state championship on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Lucas reveals to Swann that the victory over Cabell-Midland for the championship was his 902 coaching victory.

Paul Swann recaps the NFL draft for Marshall and a victory for the Marshall men's soccer team.

Jason Toy joins Paul Swann for a look at the Kentucky Derby, plus the latest Marshall news.

Guest host Nick Verzolini speaks with Marshall softball coach Megan Smith Lyon.

Paul Swann has a conversation with Tom Bragg and the upcoming Marshall 247Sports site that Bragg will publish. He talks about what fans can expect from the new website, plus Marshall recruiting. The title of Herd Wrestling Federation Champion was also awarded to Bragg by Swann, a title that must be defended 24/7.

Marshall Thundering Herd baseball coach Jeff Waggoner speaks with Paul Swann, news from the NHL on the new rights deal with Turner Sports, plus a review of Mortal Kombat on HBO Max.

Marshall women's golfer Stormy Randazzo joins Paul Swann in the studio for a conversation about her season and future plans.

Comments from Marshall football players Grant Wells and Nazeeh Johnson, plus Tim Stephens from the (Huntington) Herald-Dispatch.

Former Ironton High School basketball standout Lexie Barrier has been hired as an assistant coach for Marshall women's basketball coach Tony Kemper. She joins Paul Swann to talk about her opportunity. Barrier, who played collegiately at James Madison, served as a graduate manager for NC State during the 2020-21 season

Marshall women's tennis coach John Mercer joins Paul Swann to talk about the upcoming Conference USA tournament.

Today on the program, Paul Swann spoke with Marshall men’s golf coach Matt Grobe and (Huntington) Herald-Dispatch sports reporter Tim Stephens.

The 9th-ranked Marshall men's soccer team will take on the Fordham Rams in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Paul Swann speaks with Marshall head coach Chris Grassie about the team's draw in the NCAA Tournament and winning the Conference USA Championship for a second-consecutive season.

Bob Coleman will serve as the featured speaker at the annual turning on of the Memorial Fountain ceremony on April 17, 2021. Coleman joins Paul Swann to talk about his time at Marshall and what to expect from his speech. Coleman, who played for Marshall as a cornerback and long snapper from 1974-77, served as a team captain as a senior. He is a graduate of Huntington East High School who came to the Thundering Herd's program as a walk-on before ascending to his starting role.

Marshall women's tennis coach John Mercer joins Paul Swann ahead of his team's match with Syracuse.

CJ Harvey from WCHS-TV joins Paul Swann in a discussion about West Virginia high school basketball sectional action, plus a look at the week ahead in Marshall sports.

Marshall men's soccer coach Chris Grassie joins Paul Swann ahead of the match with Charlotte to determine the Conference USA champion.

Comments from Marshall football coach Charles Huff during his final media availablity before the Marshall spring game, plus a recap of the weekend in Marshall sports. Plus thoughts on a historic Wrestlemania 37.

Marshall football coach Charles Huff and Marshall women's basketball coach Tony Kemper are today's featured guests on The Drive with Paul Swann.

Marshall women's soccer coach Michael Swan joins Paul Swann ahead of the women's match with Middle Tennessee.

Marshall women's golf coach Brooke Burkhammer joins Paul Swann ahead of the Conference USA Tournament.