Thunder Sports Report

Wheaton Thunder Athletics
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Hosted by Rusty Lindsey and Abram Erickson, the Thunder Sports Report features interviews with current and former coaches and athletes and discussion about Wheaton Thunder Athletics.

  1. 04/23/2021

    Thunder Sports Report - Episode 19: Covid Eligibility

    Abram and Rusty talk about the ramifications of the NCAA's blanket waiver allowing all athletes an extra year of eligibility due to COVID. This episode features part two of our interview with Luke Anthony involving his plans and how he feels athletes can make use of the free year of eligibility. We also hear from Dr. Paul Lee about the Masters of Global Leadership program in the Wheaton Grad School and how it may be a fit for Wheaton athletes looking to further their education during their extra year.

    29 min

  2. 04/16/2021

    Thunder Sports Report - Episode 18: Winter Recap pt. 2 featuring Sophia Pelling

    After technical difficulties last week, Abram and Rusty are back to finish their recap of the winter sports season with a look at the wrestling, indoor track and field, and swimming seasons. Freshman swimmer Sophia Pelling is this week's guest after she earned CCIW Co-Rookie of the Year honors despite not swimming competitively since she was 12 years old.

    28 min

  3. 04/08/2021

    Thunder Sports Report - Episode 17: Winter Sports Recap

    The Thunder Sports Report returns with Rusty and Abram reviewing the successful completion of the winter sports season. Luke Anthony joins the podcast to talk about rediscovering the joy of competition and what it was like a season with no fans.

    24 min

  4. 02/06/2021

    Wheaton-Carthage Men's Basketball (Feb. 5) Quick Reaction

    Abram Erickson and Don Crowder discuss an 87-75 victory for the seventh-ranked Thunder men's basketball team against a spirited Carthage squad on Feb. 5, 2021.

    12 min

  5. 01/31/2021

    Thunder Sports Report - MBB Quick Reaction vs. Millikin Jan. 30, 2021

    Abram Erickson and Don Crowder share their thoughts following Wheaton's 67-58 victory against Millikin in King Arena on Jan. 30, 2021

    11 min

  6. 01/19/2021

    Thunder Sports Report - Episode 14: Carlos Fuentez ('19)

    This week's guest is wrestling All-American Carlos Fuentez who joins the pod to talk about the role his faith played in overcoming injuries at the beginning and end of his career. Carlos also talks about his memorable National Championship match and what drove him to pursue mission work in Ukraine in the midst of the pandemic.

    29 min

  7. 01/15/2021

    Thunder Sports Report - Episode 13: SCHEDULES!!!

    Abram and Rusty discuss the recent winter sport schedule release by the CCIW and how protocols put in place at Wheaton will shape the ultimate success of the winter season. They also take a look at each winter sport schedule and the challenges that lie ahead for each program.

    37 min

  8. 01/08/2021

    Thunder Sports Report - Episode 12: Aston Francis ('19)

    We're back for the first pod of 2021! Our guest this week is 2019 Wheaton graduate Aston Francis, who was recently named to the D3hoops.com First Team All-Decade Team. Aston is currently in quarantine in the country of Georgia where he will soon begin his professional career with Basketball Club Mega in the Georgian A-League. Aston and Rusty talk about the honor of being named to the All-Decade Team, how a buzzer beater in Bloomington added a new tool to his arsenal, how a missed shot against Augustana ultimately led to the game-winner in the Elite 8, and injuries during his record-breaking senior season and during his professional pursuit.

    25 min
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Hosted by Rusty Lindsey and Abram Erickson, the Thunder Sports Report features interviews with current and former coaches and athletes and discussion about Wheaton Thunder Athletics.

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  • Creator
    Wheaton Thunder Athletics
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Thunder Sports Report