The exclusive podcast of high school sports and more in Richmond, Virginia from the RVA Sports Network! Host Rob Witham brings you the latest news and insights, plus guest interviews, weekly rankings, broadcast announcements and more. The RVA Sports Network, celebrating 20 years of coverage! Follow us on Twitter at @TheRVASportsNet, and on both Instagram and Facebook at @rvasportsnetwork !
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
In The Red Zone: 804 Coaches 4 Change with Del Harris
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
How can sports, and student-athletes, help advance the conversation on race and other important issues of our time? A group of high school and college coaches banded together to create "804 Coaches 4 Change", beginning with a rally June 6th at the Arthur Ashe Monument.
On this edition of "In The Red Zone", heard June 8th, Rob Witham talks with Collegiate head boys basketball coach Del Harris about the group, its purpose, and how all of us can play an important role in creating the equality deserved by all citizens.
Rob also talks about how fall sports may look like, and much more. "In The Red Zone" airs Mondays at 6pm on 102.9 The Mater, at 102.9 FM.
Saturday May 09, 2020
In The Red Zone: Randolph-Macon College Update
Saturday May 09, 2020
Saturday May 09, 2020
As heard live on 102.9 The Mater on May 4, 2020, Rob Witham catches up with Phil Stanton, Director of Athletic Communications at Randolph-Macon College, to discuss their mental health initiative, Division III eligibility waivers for spring sport student-athletes due to COVID-19, and baseball. Plus, a tribute to Deep Run's Gabe Henderson.
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
In The Red Zone: New Randolph-Macon Women's Basketball Coach Lindsey Burke
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
As heard live on 102.9 The Mater, host Rob Witham talks with the brand new head coach of Randolph-Macon women's basketball, Lindsey Burke, who was officially named to the post on Monday (4/27). Hear about her background, her father's influence on her love of the game and coaching, getting hired during a pandemic, and her thoughts on "The Last Dance". Plus we have local NFL Draft news and a deep dive into how the way you watched the Draft last weekend may be a taste of the future in some sports coverage.
"In The Red Zone", presented by Massey, Wood and West and We Think In Ink, is heard live each Monday at 6pm on 102.9 The Mater.
Monday Apr 20, 2020
In The Red Zone: Evan Hughes
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
As heard live on 102.9 The Mater on April 20, 2020, we catch up with Patrick Henry graduate and Virginia Tech student Evan Hughes on his quickly moving broadcast career, which has included appearances on the ACC Network Extra, as well as two summers calling baseball for the St. Cloud Rox in Minnesota. We talk about his influences, working with and sitting under Bill Roth, and what his New York Jets need to do in this week's NFL Draft.
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
In The Red Zone: Grayson Radcliffe
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
As heard live on 102.9 The Mater, this edition of "In The Red Zone" welcomes Indiana University softball standout Grayson Radcliffe, the former Patrick Henry player, who talked about dealing with the cancellation of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, how eligibility rulings by the NCAA are affecting underclassmen in sports, and how her university is handling the crisis.
We also give parents and students tips on transitioning to online learning as host Rob Witham's daughter, Rachel, an educator, joins the show.
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
In The Red Zone: Lee-Davis Softball Coach Jackie Davis
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
After two decades and nearly 350 wins, Lee-Davis head softball coach Jackie Davis announces 2020 would be her last season at the helm in Mechanicsville. Then, COVID-19 threw the biggest curve ball of her career. Davis joins us, as heard live Monday April 6th on "In The Red Zone" on 102.9 The Mater, to remember her career, her influences and what she's looking forward to in her life's next chapter.
"In The Red Zone" is heard live Mondays at 6pm on 102.9 FM, 1430 AM and online at the link at both RVASportsNetwork.com and HanoverCountySports.net !
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
In The Red Zone: Carroll LaHaye Talks Career, Retirement
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
After 38 seasons as head coach of Randolph-Macon College Women's Basketball, Carroll LaHaye spends the hour with us discussing her career, her journey to Virginia from her home state of Maine, great moments in Yellow Jacket history, and what's ahead!
In The Red Zone is heard live Mondays at 6pm only on 102.9 The Mater, at 102.9 FM in Richmond, online at RVASportsNetwork.com and on the TuneIn Radio App on "Radiall"!
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
In The Red Zone: March 23, 2020: NCAA Eligibility with Taylor Sanderford
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
College seniors in spring sports saw their seasons, and careers, ended abruptly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk extensively with Randolph-Macon softball senior Taylor Sanderford, a senior, about these circumstances, and the emotional toll it is taking on student-athletes and soon to be graduates.
Former Randolph-Macon baseball standout and current assistant coach Jeff Butler also joins us to lend his perspective to the sudden shutdown of his team, which was ranked #1 in one national poll, and was actually in the middle of a game when the NCAA announced its decision.
In The Red Zone is heard live Mondays at 6pm on 102.9 The Mater, 102.9 FM in Richmond, at RVASportsNetwork.com and on the TuneIn Radio App on "Radiall".
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
In The Red Zone: March 16, 2020: Special COVID-19 Edition With Betsy Ann Cutler
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
As heard live on 102.9 The Mater Monday night, we spend the entire hour discussing the mental health aspects for student-athletes, coaches, athletic employees and others with Betsy Ann Cutler, President at College Wellness Programs. It is the most important program we've ever done and you'll find critical information on how to handle the sudden loss of an athletic season, or, for seniors, a career, plus losing contact with a team and creating a mental health resiliency.
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
In The Red Zone: March 2, 2020: Carroll LaHaye and Marty Wilson
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
As heard live on 102.9 The Mater from Sports Page Grille in Ashland, host Rob Witham reviews the double championship weekend for Randolph-Macon College basketball with both women's head coach Carroll LaHaye and the voice of the Yellow Jackets' men's program, Marty Wilson. Plus, get the latest on NCAA Tournament information and shocking news out of the world of high school softball.
In The Red Zone is heard live Mondays at 6pm on 102.9 The Mater, and online at our website, RVASportsNetwork.com and on the TuneIn Radio app on "Radiall"!