Best Long Beach State Athletics Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring the Northwestern Advantage: Big Ten Baseball & Academic Excellence with Coach Tyler Rost 26:11

1h ago26:11

26:11

In this episode of the Coach's Corner, Walter welcomes Tyler Rost, the hitting and recruiting coordinator at Northwestern University. Together, they dive into the evolving strength of the Big Ten as a powerhouse baseball conference, now boasting top schools like UCLA, USC, and Washington. Coach Rost highlights what distinguishes Northwestern, from …

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Teed Up S4E5: Alan Knipe discusses transcending men’s volleyball at LBSU 44:05

3h ago44:05

44:05

This week, Teed Up hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman are joined by former Long Beach State men’s volleyball player and current head coach Alan Knipe. After a trip to the NCAA championship game in 1990, Knipe was a key member of the 1991 team that returned the following year to beat USC to capture the school’s first men’s national championship…

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Artist Banter S5E1: A deep dive into the selective B.F.A. Graphic Design program 29:01

25m ago29:01

29:01

Starting the season strong, the first episode of Artist Banter features host Alex Gryciuk and guests from the B.F.A. Graphic Design program at Long Beach State, students Kai Marr and Cat Kinkela. In this episode, Marr and Kinkela delve into the process of applying to the highly selective program and their experiences with professors. Though both ha…

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Beach Weekly S13E5: This week’s on-campus events, updates on wildfires & more 6:04

1d ago6:04

6:04

Associated Student Inc. Beach Pride Events is putting on a Y2K-themed trivia night on Tuesday, Sept. 24. This two-hour event takes place in the University Student Union Ballrooms and the top three winning teams will receive a prize for each member. This Thursday, Sept. 26 head to the ASI Beach Kitchen for Sustain U’s Pass the Plate event. This even…

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Navigating Pressure and Perfection: Building Mental Resilience in Student-Athletes with Tamra* 47:55

6h ago47:55

47:55

In this episode, Tamra and I dive deep into the pressures student-athletes face, from dealing with expectations to striving for perfection. We discuss the importance of mindset, how athletes can focus on what’s in their control, and how parents can support their children by stepping back. Tamra also shares insights on the value of self-advocacy, de…

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Teed Up S4E4: Viewer turned guest Roger Kirk recounts his journey in athletics 40:00

4h ago40:00

40:00

The hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman are joined by Long Beach State’s Associate Athletic Director for Communications and Broadcast Roger Kirk who is a long-time fan of the show. Starting his journey out of college, Kirk highlights his time covering Minor League Baseball, making it to the Majors and working for the Minnesota Twins. He also di…

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Beach Weekly S13E4: CSULB Job Fair, wildfires in Southern California & more 14:40

7h ago14:40

14:40

This week, the Office of Belonging and Inclusion is hosting Cultural Welcomes @ The Beach. On Tuesday, Sept. 17 is Latine Welcome at 11 a.m. outside the bookstore at the Speakers Platform. On Wednesday, Sept. 18, also at 11 a.m. is the Queer and Trans Welcome at the USU North Lawn. Lastly, on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. in the USU Ballrooms is the…

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Beyond the Game: The Value of College Experience with Tim Corbin 36:48

6d ago36:48

36:48

In this episode, Tim Corbin discusses the profound impact of the college experience on student-athletes, emphasizing the importance of education, personal growth, and the relationships formed on campus. He highlights the value of attending classes, developing life skills, and navigating the day-to-day challenges of college life. Corbin also talks a…

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Teed Up S4E3: The return of the breaks and an all-time great 35:29

2d ago35:29

35:29

Stepping away from interviews this week, hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman welcome two familiar faces: Long Beach Current photo editor Samuel Chacko and former photo editor and Teed Up host Naoki Gima. With the NFL season beginning on Sept. 5, the hosts break down the opening game between Baltimore and Kansas City while checking in with resid…

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Beach Weekly S13E3: More ways to be involved at CSULB, international civil unrest & more 5:29

8d ago5:29

5:29

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 10, join Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) at the Friendship Walk for their Weekly Farmers Market. The event is held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and everyone is welcome to shop for fresh produce or enjoy a snack from participating vendors. The Department of Theater Arts kicks off a series of improv show…

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Teed Up S4E2: U.S. Olympic & LBSU Head Coach LaTanya Sheffield joins the show 39:55

9d ago39:55

39:55

In this season's second episode of Teed Up, hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman are joined by LBSU Head Coach LaTanya Sheffield⁠ to talk about her experience helming the U.S. women's Track and Field team at the 2024 Paris Olympics and how experiences throughout her career have helped shape her into the coach she is today. Sheffield is entering …

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Husky Strong: Coach Eddie Smith’s Vision for Washington Baseball 34:32

9d ago34:32

34:32

In this episode of the Coach Beede Podcast, Walter Beede sits down with Eddie Smith, the newly appointed Head Coach at the University of Washington. Coach Smith shares his excitement about taking the reins of the Huskies program and his vision for the future of Washington baseball. As he steps into this new role, Coach Smith discusses his approach …

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Beach Weekly S13E2: Week of Welcome details and events, special guest speaks on LGBTQIA+ community outreach & more. 22:05

21d ago22:05

22:05

Listen to this week’s episode of Beach Weekly as we are joined by a special guest updating us on the plans and goals for the LGBTQIA+ community at CSULB and beyond. Also more on events throughout Long Beach and how a major toy company plans to go green. Luna Veal, the LGBTQIA+ Affairs Commissioner for Associated Student Inc. (ASI), joins Beach Week…

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Teed Up S4E1: New Dirtbags Head Coach TJ Bruce makes his debut 33:51

17d ago33:51

33:51

Marking the podcast's return, Teed Up hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman debut season four joined by the new Dirtbags head coach, TJ Bruce. Yet to make his official head coaching debut at Long Beach State, Bruce formerly played and worked as part of the Dirtbags staff for six seasons between 2004-2010. He highlights his relationships with Dirt…

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Championship Blueprint: Coach Jeff Willis’ Winning Formula at LSU Eunice 31:24

16d ago31:24

31:24

In this episode of the Coach Beede Podcast, host Walter Beede sits down with Jeff Willis, the Head Coach at LSU Eunice, a program renowned for its dominance in junior college baseball. Coach Willis shares the secrets behind his extraordinary success, including how he’s built a championship culture at LSU Eunice. From his emphasis on discipline and …

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Interview With Long Beach State Basketball Family “Rock” Lloyd & Ramel Lloyd Jr. 22:08

17d ago22:08

22:08

We sit down with Long Beach State men’s basketball guard Ramel Lloyd Jr. and his dad Ramel “Rock” Lloyd Sr. Ramel Lloyd Jr. transferred in from Nebraska where the 6’6” 210-pound guard sat out last season with a serious knee injury. He is also the son of Ramel “Rock” Lloyd Sr. who was All-Big West for LBSU in 2001. Lloyd Sr. is one of only 10 Beach …

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Beach Weekly S13E1: Campus changes over summer, end-of-summer events in Long Beach & more 6:50

20d ago6:50

6:50

Listen to the first episode of season 13 of Beach Weekly to learn more about changes to campus over the summer, end-of-summer events in Long Beach and the CSULB alumni and faculty who participated in this year’s Olympics. The first week back on campus is full of ways to connect with fellow students. Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is hosting a Back…

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Building Beyond Baseball: Coach Wes Carroll’s Blueprint at Evansville 28:24

23d ago28:24

28:24

In this episode of the Coach Beede Podcast, Walter Beede chats with Wes Carroll, the Head Coach at the University of Evansville. Coach Carroll opens up about his holistic approach to coaching, emphasizing the importance of developing young men both on and off the field. He shares his strategies for balancing the demands of baseball with the life le…

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Shifting Tides: TJ Bruce's Journey to Long Beach State 32:04

30d ago32:04

32:04

In this episode of the Coach Beede Podcast, host Walter Beede interviews TJ Bruce, the new Head Coach at Long Beach State. Coach Bruce shares his journey to taking the helm at one of the most storied programs in college baseball. From his coaching philosophies to his vision for Long Beach State, Bruce discusses what it takes to build a successful p…

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Friendships and Foundations: Coach David Esquer’s Vision for Stanford Baseball 30:56

1M ago30:56

30:56

In this episode of the Coach Beede Podcast, Walter Beede talks with David Esquer, the Head Coach at Stanford University. Coach Esquer explores his belief in the power of building lasting friendships and surrounding oneself with positive influences in the world of baseball. He shares how this philosophy has shaped his coaching approach and the team …

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Return to the Grind: Coach Paul Mainieri’s Comeback from LSU to the Gamecocks 31:31

1M ago31:31

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In this special episode of the Coach Beede Podcast, host Walter Beede sits down with Coach Paul Mainieri, the newest addition to the South Carolina coaching staff. After a storied career and achieving everything he set out to in coaching, Coach Mainieri stepped away from the game, only to realize he missed the daily grind and the connection with pl…

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Interview With Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran 18:47

2M ago18:47

18:47

We sat down with Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran to talk about NIL collectives, fixing the Walter Pyramid roof and much more.By The562.org

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Inside the Dugout: James Madison's Dynamic Duo - Travis Ferrick and Alex Raburn 27:38

2M ago27:38

27:38

Join us on the "Coach's Corner" podcast as we explore the coaching prowess of Travis Ferrick, Pitching Coach, and Alex Raburn, Assistant Coach, at James Madison University. In this episode, they share their strategies for developing pitchers and players, their collaborative coaching approach, and insights into building a competitive baseball progra…

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Behind the Plate: Spotlight on the UMass Baseball Coaching Staff 40:11

2M ago40:11

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Join us on this episode of the "Coach's Corner" podcast as we shine a spotlight on the coaching staff of UMass Baseball. Explore the collective expertise and strategies of this dynamic team as they discuss their roles, coaching philosophies, and their commitment to developing student-athletes. Whether you're a player looking to improve your skills,…

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Leading the Charge: Reggie Christiansen, Head Coach of Sacramento State Baseball 38:25

2M ago38:25

38:25

Join us on the "Coach's Corner" podcast as we sit down with Reggie Christiansen, the Head Coach of Sacramento State Baseball. In this episode, Coach Christiansen discusses his coaching philosophy, the challenges and triumphs of leading a collegiate baseball program, and his strategies for developing student-athletes both on and off the field. Wheth…

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Interview With New Long Beach State Dirtbags Coach TJ Bruce 28:29

3M ago28:29

28:29

We sat down with new Long Beach State Dirtbags baseball coach TJ Bruce to talk about his journey back to the Beach before his introductory press conference on Friday.By The562.org

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Inside the Game: Victor Rojas Joins Walter Beede and Dave Serrano 42:14

3M ago42:14

42:14

In this episode of Walter Beede's "Coach's Corner" podcast, guest host Dave Serrano joins Walter to interview Victor Rojas, renowned baseball executive and broadcaster. Together, they dive into Rojas' extensive career, his insights on the sport, and his thoughts on the future of baseball. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiratio…

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Interview With Long Beach State Men's Basketball Coach Chris Acker About Building His Roster 45:52

3M ago45:52

45:52

We sat down with Long Beach State men's basketball coach Chris Acker to talk about building his roster with exciting transfers who have local ties.By The562.org

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Player Development First: A Conversation with Coach Dave Serrano, Head Coach at Johnson University 52:32

4M ago52:32

52:32

In this episode of Coaches Corner with Walter Beede, we sit down with Coach Dave Serrano, the head coach at Johnson University, to delve into his player-first coaching philosophy. Coach Serrano shares his extensive experience and insights on the critical aspects of player development, emphasizing the holistic growth of athletes both on and off the …

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Mastering the Mound: Karsten Whitson's Pitching Insights at FIU 26:11

4M ago26:11

26:11

On this episode of Coaches Corner with Walter Beede, we welcome Karsten Whitson, the new pitching coach at Florida International University. Karsten brings a wealth of experience from his successful tenure at the University of South Florida, where his pitching staff helped lead the team to their first-ever NCAA Super Regional. We delve into his app…

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Teed Up S3E16: The Video Editors of Teed Up 32:13

4M ago32:13

32:13

In Season 3 Episode 16 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima sit down with Daily Forty-Niner Podcast Editor and producer Aidan Swanepoel and Video Assistant Steven Matthews to talk about their time being involved with the show. Aidan Swanepoel and Steven Matthews have played pivotal parts in making Teed Up what it is today. They sit do…

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Coaches Corner | Head Coach Donegal Fergus - Loyola Marymount University 37:35

4M ago37:35

37:35

Fergus's coaching philosophy is very player-centric, focusing on player empowerment and setting foundations for growth in order to reach that final goal of getting drafted into Major League Baseball. His experience stretches more than two decades, with success following every stop he has been at. Fergus has made stops at three Division I programs p…

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Teed Up S3E15: The Mailbag Episode! 24:49

4M ago24:49

24:49

In Season 3 Episode 15 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima sit down to answer questions asked by their fellow Daily Forty-Niner staff members. The hosts Naoki and Matty take a step back to reflect on their time hosting Teed Up so far and go on to name their favorite moments and guests during a mailbag episode. The hosts polled questi…

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Beach Weekly S12E14: On-campus pro-Palestine protest, civil war in Sudan & more 16:46

4M ago16:46

16:46

In this semester's final Beach Weekly episode, host Lei Madrigal discusses last week's on-campus pro-Palestine protest with Daily Forty-Niner news assistant Linsey Towles, a civil war in Sudan and more. Head to the USU Beach Auditorium on Monday, May 6 for a free screening of the new movie, “Bob Marley: One Love.” Showings will be from 1 p.m. to 3 …

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Teed Up S3E14: Do our bosses know ball 36:24

5M ago36:24

36:24

In Season 3 Episode 14 of Teed Up, hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima quiz the Daily Forty-Niner's Editor-in-Chief, Christal Gaines-Emory and Multimedia Managing Editor, El Nicklin, in this quiz-heavy episode of Teed Up. The hosts Naoki Gima and Matty G put their bosses through a gauntlet of Teed Up trivia questions and sport-related quizzes. These…

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Beach Weekly S12E13: Parking fee increase, pro-Palestine college protests & more 6:38

5M ago6:38

6:38

In season 12, episode 13 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses an upcoming parking fee increase, pro-Palestine protests at college campuses nationwide and more. Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives is an event that addresses the high levels of physical and sexual violence that affect Native American communities throughout North America.…

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Scott Brown - Associate Head Coach | Vanderbilt University 27:43

5M ago27:43

27:43

The 2024 season is Scott Brown’s 12th as the pitching coach and eighth as associate head coach at Vanderbilt. Brown has helped the Commodores go 472-203-1 (.701). During Brown’s tenure, 39 Commodore pitchers have been selected in the MLB Draft, including 12 in the first three rounds. Brown has helped the Dores to two national championships, four Co…

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Artist Banter S4E7: The moral implications of A.I. in art (ft. Kaitlyn Smith) 24:46

5M ago24:46

24:46

In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman virtually meets with Arizona-based artist, photographer and educator Kaitlyn Smith. In 2020, Smith created her piece, "Lights Out," which used an A.I. model to examine 50,000 images of construction workers on Facebook. The piece displays the A.I.'s interpretation of the American workforce through…

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Teed Up S3E13: Ball don’t lie and neither do we 33:16

5M ago33:16

33:16

In Season 3 Episode 13 of Teed Up, hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima bring in reoccurring guest Maher Basharahil and new guest Mark Siquig from the Daily Forty-Niner to talk about the latest news in the National Basketball Association. With the NBA Playoffs in its early stages and as the regular season comes to a close, the guys sit down and talk …

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Conversation With Long Beach State AD Bobby Smitheran & Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Acker 34:24

5M ago34:24

34:24

We sat down with new Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran and new men’s basketball coach Chris Acker to discuss the basketball program they’re building and everything else going on at the Beach.By The562.org

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State of Travel Baseball with Frank Schaeffer - All American Prospects 41:34

5M ago41:34

41:34

Coach Schaeffer is the co-founder of the six-time national champion All-American Prospects summer program. During his time with the Prospects, Coach Schaeffer served as the program’s pitching and recruiting coordinator, helping more than 150 players sign college scholarships while another 50-plus were selected in the MLB Draft. Learn more about you…

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Brad Goldberg - Bullpen Coach | Cleveland Guardians 19:38

5M ago19:38

19:38

Goldberg was a pitching development coach for the ACL Guardians in 2022 and pitching coach of the Akron RubberDucks in 2023. In 2024, he was named bullpen coach for the major league Cleveland Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Walter A Beede

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Beach Weekly S12E12: CSULB SharkSat team, deportation to Haiti & more 7:21

5M ago7:21

7:21

In season 12, episode 12 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses the CSULB SharkSat team's work with NASA, political instability in Haiti and more. Throughout April, support the Laurén Chalmers Beach Pantry by donating non-perishable food items to their college food drive. Donations are accepted at the College of Education, the College of Heal…

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Teed Up S3E12: New Head Coach Chris Acker and the Return of Bobby 41:44

5M ago41:44

41:44

In Season 3 Episode 12 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima bring in Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran and the new men's basketball head coach Chris Acker to talk about the latest developments in the program. Following the recent events of the Dan Monson saga and the media coverage surrounding the Beach's Athletics program, Bobby Smit…

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Coaches Corner | Associate Head Coach Monte Lee - University of South Carolina 24:15

5M ago24:15

24:15

Monte Lee was named the associate head coach/recruiting coordinator for the South Carolina baseball team on Aug. 18, 2022. Lee, who has had 20 winning seasons in his 21 years as a full-time NCAA coach, most recently was the head coach at Clemson University for seven seasons (2016-22), garnering a 242-136 overall record and leading the Tigers to fou…

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Beach Weekly S12E11: FAFSA extension, Arizona’s new abortion ruling and more 8:44

5M ago8:44

8:44

Throughout April, support the Laurén Chalmers Beach Pantry by donating non-perishable food items to their college food drive. Donations are accepted at the College of Education, College of Health & Human Services and College of the Arts buildings. To recognize Earth Day, Cal State Long Beach has held an annual celebration called Green Generation Sh…

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Artist Banter S4E6: Garage-born indie rock band Arizona Avenue runs headfirst into the SoCal scene 26:26

5M ago26:26

26:26

In season 4, episode 6 of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman and co-host Alex Gryciuk sit down with California groovy grunge indie rock band, Arizona Avenue, to learn about the band's origins, performance experiences and future ambitions. In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman is joined by co-host Alex Gryciuk in their first podcast ap…

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Teed Up S3E11: It's baseball season! 37:15

5M ago37:15

37:15

In Season 3 Episode 11 of Teed Up, the hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez sit down with student writer Adrian Medina and Daily Forty-Niner Managing Editor Samuel Chacko to talk about the start of the Major League Baseball season. The hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez bring in student baseball fans Adrian Medina and Samuel Chacko to talk through th…

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Coaches Corner | Head Coach Pete Hughes - Kansas State University 32:55

5M ago32:55

32:55

Pete Hughes was named the 21st head baseball coach in K-State history on June 8, 2018. Hughes, who enters his sixth season at the helm of the Wildcats baseball program, has a proven track record of setting new standards of excellence, has compiled a career record of 785-608-3 (.562) in 26 seasons as a head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Beach Weekly S12E10: Campus scam calls, worldwide earthquakes & more 5:04

5M ago5:04

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In Season 12, Episode 10 of Beach Weekly, Lei Madrigal covers a campus-wide scam call alert, earthquakes around the world and more. Throughout April, support the Laurén Chalmers Beach Pantry by donating non-perishable food items to their college food drive. Donations are accepted at the College of Education, College of Health & Human Services and C…

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