Behind The Bench

Behind The Bench
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  1. Ep: 227 – Postseason football fallout, local features and prep sports back in action

    2D AGO

    Ep: 227 – Postseason football fallout, local features and prep sports back in action

    This week's episode of Behind the Bench begins with a look at the spring sports slate Tuesday afternoon and evening through the rest of the week. After that host Carter Eckl chats about Sierra Lutheran's new hire for the boys basketball program and the Next Level Showcase at North Valleys in mid-April that will feature a handful of local hoopers. Saturday's Nevada Appeal will feature Carson City's Nick Posey and his qualification for the USA in roller derby in October where he will compete in Paraguay. This week's episode finishes with state postseason discussion as Nevada high school football and the CCSD principals broke their silence on their decision to go independent in football. Yes, there will still be a state tournament at all levels despite more than one-third of the entire state being ineligible for the postseason. Hear about what the football postseason will look like on air on Behind the Bench. This episode was produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. Big thanks to Tom Goldston Roofing! Call them at 775-790-0674 for your roofing needs! Report sports and scores to ceckl@nevadaappeal.com or sports@nevadaappeal.com!

    21 min
  2. Ep: 226 – Spring break, the NIT and a CCSD, Bishop Gorman football standoff

    MAR 24

    Ep: 226 – Spring break, the NIT and a CCSD, Bishop Gorman football standoff

    This week on Behind the Bench, the crew takes a quick look at the first-year Sierra Lutheran softball program and how they are off to an 8-1 start. After that a roundup of who has action this weekend and who is off until next week. Next, host Carter Eckl and co-host Duke Ritenhouse take a look at the college hoops scene and Nevada men's basketball remains alive in the NIT. Are Cinderella's dead in March? The episode concludes with a long discussion about the latest in Nevada high school football news as CCSD goes independent to avoid Bishop Gorman and other private schools. We break down how the NIAA ended up in this position as well as a look at any reasonable path moving forward. This episode was produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. Big thanks to Tom Goldston Roofing! Call them at 775-790-0674 for your roofing needs! Report sports and scores to ceckl@nevadaappeal.com or sports@nevadaappeal.com!

    42 min
  3. Ep: 225 – Douglas baseball outlook and turf talk with head coach Jim Tucker

    MAR 17

    Ep: 225 – Douglas baseball outlook and turf talk with head coach Jim Tucker

    This week on Behind the Bench, Douglas High School baseball coach Jim Tucker joins the program to discuss all the latest happenings with the Tiger baseball program. The first half of the episode is a look at the spring roster this season as Douglas has played through the first seven or eight games of the season. Hear about all the position battles and players Tucker is expecting to step up as the season progresses. The second half of the episode shifts to Tucker Talks Turf, which is a content brand started by coach Tucker that has brought in quite a bit of sponsorship for the Tiger program. Host Carter Eckl asks Tucker about how the idea got started and what his plans are with social content moving forward. This week's episode concludes with a little philosophical discussion as Tucker talks through another year of coaching with a new twist, having a little one at home and around the yard. This episode is produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. Big thanks to Tom Goldston Roofing! Call them at 775-790-0674 for your roofing needs! Report sports and scores to ceckl@nevadaappeal.com or sports@nevadaappeal.com!

    37 min
  4. Ep: 224 – Spring slugfests, baseball takes on big venues and MWC hoops

    MAR 10

    Ep: 224 – Spring slugfests, baseball takes on big venues and MWC hoops

    This week on Behind the Bench begins with discussion around the game Tuesday evening at Greater Nevada Field between rivals Carson and Douglas. The game is free for spectators and won't be Douglas' only big venue this week, playing at Peccole Park Saturday afternoon. After that, the episode shifts to a few of the area slugfests we've seen in softball thus far and where you can find all that coverage. After that, a look at Dayton baseball and softball as well. The episode finishes with chatter about the Nevada men's basketball team and its Mountain West Tournament path. Plus, a quick discussion on the Wolf Pack's women's hoops program going in a new direction. This episode is hosted by Carter Eckl and Duke Ritenhouse. It was produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr.

    25 min
  5. Ep: 223 – Spring sports begin, climatic college hoops and area college athletes

    MAR 3

    Ep: 223 – Spring sports begin, climatic college hoops and area college athletes

    This week on Behind the Bench the episode begins with the latest chatter on spring sports, which officially began toward the end of last week. You can find results and scores online as well as hear about a few of them on the podcast. It'll be a busy week for several local teams and season outlooks are on the way for our programs. After that, the discussion shifts to college basketball and how Nevada could make the big dance. Plus, does an unbeaten team out of the MAC deserve a spot in the season's biggest tournament? The episode finishes with a look at some of our local athletes that are succeeding at the college level in both baseball and softball. How will the Tahoe Knight Monsters handle their biggest test of the season? Check it out. This week's episode is hosted by Carter Eckl and Duke Ritenhouse. Produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. Big thanks to Tom Goldston Roofing! Call them at 775-790-0674 for your roofing needs! Report sports and scores to ceckl@nevadaappeal.com or sports@nevadaappeal.com!

    29 min
  6. Ep: 222 – State hoops and a final look at winter sports

    FEB 24

    Ep: 222 – State hoops and a final look at winter sports

    This week's episode of Behind the Bench begins with a recap of the Class 4A state basketball tournament at Spanish Springs High School and how two teams from Las Vegas swept the state titles. After that, a quick look at some of the other state hoops results from Class 3A where the Fallon girls also captured a title. The Nevada football team announced its next spring scrimmage, which will be held in the region, but won't be at Carson High School this April. The episode concludes with some banter on the Olympics and the hockey gold medals. Hosted by Carter Eckl and produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. Big thanks to Tom Goldston Roofing! Call them at 775-790-0674 for your roofing needs! Report sports and scores to ceckl@nevadaappeal.com or sports@nevadaappeal.com!

    17 min
  7. Ep: 221 – The rundown on state wrestling and the last of regional basketball

    FEB 18

    Ep: 221 – The rundown on state wrestling and the last of regional basketball

    This week's episode of Behind the Bench begins with a look back at the state wrestling tournament in Winnemucca. Host Carter Eckl was live and in person for the two-day event and has a full look back on how it went as well as a couple quotes from local wrestlers. After that, the discussion shifts to the Northern region basketball tournament where the state teams have been decided. The episode finishes with some chatter on the Olympics and Sacramento State to join the MAC in football. Produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. Big thanks to Tom Goldston Roofing! Call them at 775-790-0674 for your roofing needs! Report sports and scores to ceckl@nevadaappeal.com or sports@nevadaappeal.com!

    22 min
  8. Ep: 220 – Winter postseason action and what NDSU joining the MWC means for college football

    FEB 11

    Ep: 220 – Winter postseason action and what NDSU joining the MWC means for college football

    This week on Behind the Bench, the crew breaks down the final weekend of regular season action in hoops as well as the boys regional wrestling tournament at Carson High School. Hear about our area basketball postseason matchups and who is headed to the state tournament for wrestling. After that, the discussion shifts to Mountain West football and the addition of North Dakota State to the conference in football, starting this fall!. The chatter touches on how that will alter the conference and what it means for the college football landscape moving forward. This week's episode concludes with some winter Olympics talk and a brief bit on the dud of a Super Bowl. Hosted by Carter Eckl and Duke Ritenhouse. Produced by Jeff Mulvihill, Jr. Big thanks to Tom Goldston Roofing! Call them at 775-790-0674 for your roofing needs! Report sports and scores to ceckl@nevadaappeal.com or sports@nevadaappeal.com!

    34 min
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  • Creator
    Behind The Bench
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    227
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