On this all new episode of "The Windup," we'll get you updated on many of the sport stories happening in Grant County.
We start in our "Opening Drive" segment where we'll highlight the Eastbrook soccer program, get a local women's college basketball update, and mourn the loss of an Indiana racing legend.
In our "Interview Spotlight" segment, I'll chat with Oak Hill Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Kevin Renbarger about his team's season, their Grant 4 championship, and the Oak Hill-Madison Grant rivalry game happening tonight (1/27).
Finally, in our "Final Countdown" segment, Jeremy Sharp joins the show to talk about the Colts new hire, the Super Bowl Rematch, and the NFL Pro Bowl.
All that and more on the latest edition of "The Windup" on 94.3 the Fortress!
Full Episode Podcast Link: "The Windup:" Season 2, Episode 3: Oak Hill Basketball
"The Windup" airs on 94.3 the Fortress, WIWU-FM, at 12:30 p.m. Fridays. WIWU-FM is located on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana.
The show is hosted by Tim Decker. Mr. Decker is a senior media communications major student pursuing a career in radio broadcasting.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Fortress Sports Update: Week 3.1
Welcome to the Fortress Sports Update! This is where we bring you a glimpse into the week's upcoming Grant County sporting events. I'm Tim Decker.
On Friday, January 27th -
It's another busy night in boys high school basketball as 4 of our 5 county teams will be on the road. Match-ups include:
Eastbrook at Blackford - 7:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Alexandria - 7:30 p.m.
Oak Hill at Madison-Grant - 7:30 p.m.
Marion at Richmond - 8:00 p.m.
It's another busy night in boys high school basketball as 4 of our 5 county teams will be on the road. Match-ups include:
Eastbrook at Blackford - 7:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Alexandria - 7:30 p.m.
Oak Hill at Madison-Grant - 7:30 p.m.
Marion at Richmond - 8:00 p.m.
There is one girls high school basketball match-up to mention. Marion hosts Richmond for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.
On Saturday, January 28th - High School Wrestling will take the stage as the IHSAA State Tournament gets underway with sectional play. Eastbrook, Madison-Grant, Marion, Mississinewa, and Oak Hill will all play in the Oak Hill Sectional at Oak Hill High School starting at 9 a.m.
If wrestling isn't enough for you, there are 2 boys high school basketball match-ups to mention.
Madison-Grant at Taylor - 7:30 p.m.
Fort Wayne Northrop at Marion - 8:00 p.m.
Madison-Grant at Taylor - 7:30 p.m.
Fort Wayne Northrop at Marion - 8:00 p.m.
On top of all that, there's 3 girls high school basketball match-ups as well! Games include:
Blackford at Eastbrook - 12:30 p.m.
Oak Hill at Madison-Grant - 12:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Alexandria - 7:30 p.m.
Blackford at Eastbrook - 12:30 p.m.
Oak Hill at Madison-Grant - 12:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Alexandria - 7:30 p.m.
On Sunday, January 29th -
There are no local high school sporting events taking place on this day.
There are no local high school sporting events taking place on this day.
On Monday, January 30th -
There's only one girls high school basketball match-up to mention as Northfield is at Madison-Grant for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.
There's only one girls high school basketball match-up to mention as Northfield is at Madison-Grant for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.
On Tuesday, January 31st -
3 of our local girls high school basketball teams will be in action. Match-ups include:
Guerin Catholic at Mississinewa - 7:30 p.m.
Marion at Oak Hill - 7:30 p.m.
3 of our local girls high school basketball teams will be in action. Match-ups include:
Guerin Catholic at Mississinewa - 7:30 p.m.
Marion at Oak Hill - 7:30 p.m.
Dates and times of these events are subject to change. Always contact your local high school or college for more information on specific events. This has been your Fortress Sports Update. I'm Tim Decker wishing you a fun and competitive week!
The Opening Drive: Week 3
“The Windup:” “The Opening Drive” Week 3 Script
We start “The Windup” today with a brand new edition of our “Opening Drive” segment. This is where we highlight some of the sport stories making news in the Grant County area.
High school soccer leads off the drive today as Eastbrook High School is taking the next step in getting the school’s soccer program moving in the right direction. During Monday’s school board meeting, the board named Adam Hallis and Rebecca Shrontz the first ever high school soccer coaches for the boys’ and girls’ programs respectively. Eastbrook Athletic Director Brad Yordy says he was pleased with the number of applicants for the new positions and is happy with the decision the school board made. Hallis played soccer for the Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats from 1998 to 2001. He helped the team to one conference regular season and one conference tournament title during his 4-year tenure. Shrontz played high school soccer at Argos High School as a four-year varsity soccer player and then played at Southern Indiana University during her college years. She is hopeful to gather enough interested members to put a spring team together in the near future.
In women’s college basketball, the Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats and Taylor Trojans continued a tough stretch in Mid-Central College Conference play this week. For our friends in Upland, Taylor defeated Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 64 to 55, on Wednesday for the team’s 3rd straight win. Junior Forward Erika Redwiek scored a career-high 22 points while Sophomore Guard Kelsey Bryan added 19 to seal the win. Taylor improves to 16-and-7 overall, and 6-and-5 in MCC play. Meanwhile, the #1 IWU Wildcats traveled to Winona Lake to play the Lancers from Grace College. Both teams struggled offensively as both shot under 33-percent for the game. Juniors Paige Smith and Claire Freeman led the Wildcats with 10 points a piece but it wasn’t enough as the Lancers upset IWU, 41-to-39. IWU falls to 21-and-2 overall, and 10-and-1 in Mid-Central College Conference play. Both teams will be back in action tomorrow as Taylor will host Bethel and the Wildcats will travel to Mount Vernon Nazarene with both games tipping at 1 p.m.
We end the drive today on a somber note as many local racers are mourning the loss of Jim Hullinger. The 86-year-old constructed the Bunker Hill Drag Strip in Miami county way back in 1956. The track was the first permanent drag strip in the state. Racer Hal Canode participated in events at Bunker Hill for over 30 years and says Hullinger treated all racers fairly and was an all-around great guy. The Chronicle-Tribune reports Hullinger’s funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Allen Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. From all of us at “The Windup” and 94.3 the Fortress, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of an Indiana racing legend Jim Hullinger.
That does it for the drive today. Make sure you listen for the Fortress Sports Update airing throughout the week updating you on all the local Grant County high school sporting events.
(Many thanks to our friends at the Chronicle-Tribune for all the hard work they do in covering all things Grant County sports.)
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Fortress Sports Update: Week 3
Welcome to the Fortress Sports Update! This is where we bring you a glimpse into the week's upcoming Grant County sporting events. I'm Tim Decker.
On Tuesday, January 24th -
Girls High School Basketball will dominate the evening as 3 county teams are in action. Match-ups include:
Eastern at Oak Hill - 7:30 p.m.
Northfield at Eastbrook - 7:30 p.m.
Northwestern at Madison-Grant - 7:30 p.m.
Girls High School Basketball will dominate the evening as 3 county teams are in action. Match-ups include:
Eastern at Oak Hill - 7:30 p.m.
Northfield at Eastbrook - 7:30 p.m.
Northwestern at Madison-Grant - 7:30 p.m.
On Wendesday, January 25th -
We have two local basketball games taking place on this day. On the boys side, Eastbrook will host Anderson Prep Academy while on the girls side, Marion will host Alexandria. Both of those games have a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.
We have two local basketball games taking place on this day. On the boys side, Eastbrook will host Anderson Prep Academy while on the girls side, Marion will host Alexandria. Both of those games have a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.
On Thursday, January 26th -
A quiet night in high school athletics as only one girls basketball game will be taking place. Eastbrook travels to Wes-Del for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.
A quiet night in high school athletics as only one girls basketball game will be taking place. Eastbrook travels to Wes-Del for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.
On Friday, January 27th -
It's another busy night in boys high school basketball as 4 of our 5 county teams will be on the road. Match-ups include:
Eastbrook at Blackford - 7:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Alexandria - 7:30 p.m.
Oak Hill at Madison-Grant - 7:30 p.m.
Marion at Richmond - 8:00 p.m.
It's another busy night in boys high school basketball as 4 of our 5 county teams will be on the road. Match-ups include:
Eastbrook at Blackford - 7:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Alexandria - 7:30 p.m.
Oak Hill at Madison-Grant - 7:30 p.m.
Marion at Richmond - 8:00 p.m.
There is one girls high school basketball match-up to mention. Marion hosts Richmond for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.
On Saturday, January 28th -
High School Wrestling will take the stage as the IHSAA State Tournament gets underway with sectional play. Eastbrook, Madison-Grant, Marion, Mississinewa, and Oak Hill will all play in the Oak Hill Sectional at Oak Hill High School starting at 9 a.m.
High School Wrestling will take the stage as the IHSAA State Tournament gets underway with sectional play. Eastbrook, Madison-Grant, Marion, Mississinewa, and Oak Hill will all play in the Oak Hill Sectional at Oak Hill High School starting at 9 a.m.
If wrestling isn't enough for you, there are 2 boys high school basketball match-ups to mention.
Madison-Grant at Taylor - 7:30 p.m.
Fort Wayne Northrop at Marion - 8:00 p.m.
Madison-Grant at Taylor - 7:30 p.m.
Fort Wayne Northrop at Marion - 8:00 p.m.
On top of all that, there's 3 girls high school basketball match-ups as well! Games include:
Blackford at Eastbrook - 12:30 p.m.
Oak Hill at Madison-Grant - 12:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Alexandria - 7:30 p.m.
Blackford at Eastbrook - 12:30 p.m.
Oak Hill at Madison-Grant - 12:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Alexandria - 7:30 p.m.
Dates and times of these events are subject to change. Always contact your local high school or college for more information on specific events. This has been your Fortress Sports Update. I'm Tim Decker wishing you a fun and competitive week!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Latest Episode Podcast is Now Live!
On this latest episode of "The Windup," you'll get updated on all kinds of local and national sports taking place in Grant County and around the US.
In our "Opening Drive" segment, Host Tim Decker will talk about the Marion Giants Wrestling team's senior night and how they fared against county rival Mississinewa. In our "Interview Spotlight," Tim will talk with Madison-Grant Boys Varsity Basketball Coach John Irwin about the Argylls season to this point and some big county games coming up against Eastbrook and Oak Hill. Finally, in "The Final Countdown," Jeremy Sharp joins the show to talk about the NFL Playoffs and what the Colts are going to do next now without Jim Caldwell. All that and more on your week 2 episode of "The Windup!"
FULL episode podcast link: "The Windup:" Season 2, Episode 2: Madison-Grant Basketball
"The Windup" airs Friday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. on 94.3 WIWU-FM the Fortress. WIWU-FM is located on the Indiana Wesleyan University campus in Marion, Indiana.
Host Tim Decker is a senior media communications major pursuing a career in radio broadcasting.
In our "Opening Drive" segment, Host Tim Decker will talk about the Marion Giants Wrestling team's senior night and how they fared against county rival Mississinewa. In our "Interview Spotlight," Tim will talk with Madison-Grant Boys Varsity Basketball Coach John Irwin about the Argylls season to this point and some big county games coming up against Eastbrook and Oak Hill. Finally, in "The Final Countdown," Jeremy Sharp joins the show to talk about the NFL Playoffs and what the Colts are going to do next now without Jim Caldwell. All that and more on your week 2 episode of "The Windup!"
FULL episode podcast link: "The Windup:" Season 2, Episode 2: Madison-Grant Basketball
"The Windup" airs Friday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. on 94.3 WIWU-FM the Fortress. WIWU-FM is located on the Indiana Wesleyan University campus in Marion, Indiana.
Host Tim Decker is a senior media communications major pursuing a career in radio broadcasting.
Fortress Sports Update: Week 2.1
Our bosses here at the Fortress believe this needs to be updated a little more often so you'll see the Fortress Sports Update pop up a little more often on here. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. Enjoy!
Welcome to the Fortress Sports Update! This is where we bring you a glimpse into the week's upcoming Grant County sporting events. I'm Tim Decker.
On Friday, January 20th -
Boys High School Basketball will dominate the evening as once again all 5 county teams are in action. Match-ups include:
Madison-Grant at Eastbrook - 7:30 p.m.
Elwood at Mississinewa - 7:30 p.m.
Alexandria at Oak Hill - 7:30 p.m.
Marion at Anderson - 8:00 p.m.
Boys High School Basketball will dominate the evening as once again all 5 county teams are in action. Match-ups include:
Madison-Grant at Eastbrook - 7:30 p.m.
Elwood at Mississinewa - 7:30 p.m.
Alexandria at Oak Hill - 7:30 p.m.
Marion at Anderson - 8:00 p.m.
On Saturday, January 21st -
High School Wrestling will be the focus for this upcoming Saturday as the Central Indiana Conference Meet will take place at Elwood High School starting at 9 a.m. Eastbrook, Madison-Grant, Mississinewa, and Oak Hill will be participating in the event.
High School Wrestling will be the focus for this upcoming Saturday as the Central Indiana Conference Meet will take place at Elwood High School starting at 9 a.m. Eastbrook, Madison-Grant, Mississinewa, and Oak Hill will be participating in the event.
The Marion Giants Wrestling team will be participating in the North Central Conference Meet will take place at Logansport High School also starting at 9 a.m.
If wrestling isn't enough for you, there are 4 girls High School Basketball games taking place. Match-ups include:
Anderson at Marion - 1:30 p.m.
Eastbrook at Madison-Grant - 7:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Elwood - 7:30 p.m.
Oak Hill at Alexandria - 7:30 p.m.
Anderson at Marion - 1:30 p.m.
Eastbrook at Madison-Grant - 7:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Elwood - 7:30 p.m.
Oak Hill at Alexandria - 7:30 p.m.
On Sunday, January 22nd -
There are no local high school sporting events taking place on this day.
There are no local high school sporting events taking place on this day.
On Monday, January 23rd -
There are no local high school sporting events taking place on this day.
There are no local high school sporting events taking place on this day.
On Tuesday, January 24th -
Girls High School Basketball will highlight the evening as 3 county teams are in action. Match-ups include:
Eastern at Oak Hill - 7:30 p.m.
Northfield at Eastbrook - 7:30 p.m.
Northwestern at Madison-Grant - 7:30 p.m.
Girls High School Basketball will highlight the evening as 3 county teams are in action. Match-ups include:
Eastern at Oak Hill - 7:30 p.m.
Northfield at Eastbrook - 7:30 p.m.
Northwestern at Madison-Grant - 7:30 p.m.
Dates and times of these events are subject to change. Always contact your local high school or college for more information on specific events. This has been your Fortress Sports Update. I'm Tim Decker wishing you a fun and competitive week!
The Opening Drive: Week 2
This segment can shed some light into some stories you may not have heard about this week. We start our show with it so it has been given the name..."The Opening Drive." Enjoy reading this quick news update on some local Grant County sport stories.
“The Windup:” The Opening Drive Week 2 News Update
We start our show with the segment we like to call “The Opening Drive.” This is where we’ll update you on some of the local sports news happening in Grant County.
We open the drive today with a look at high school wrestling where some Marion Giants seniors made it a night to remember on Wednesday. Five Giant seniors captured victory over their opponent and won the meet as a team over county rival Mississinewa, 62 to 15. The Chronicle-Tribune reports the Giants were victorious in the 106, 126, 160, 195 and 285-pound rounds as the team celebrated senior night in Marion High School. Giants Coach Heath Duke says he couldn’t ask any more from his team that has been plagued with injuries and depth issues all season. The win puts Marion’s overall record at 12-15 on the year and builds momentum for the team’s appearance in the North Central Conference meet tomorrow and then the Oak Hill Sectional a week later.
In women’s college basketball, the #1 Indiana Wesleyan University Lady Wildcats protected their home floor on Wednesday after an impressive 73 to 62 win over #25 University of Saint Francis Cougars. Things didn’t exactly look bright with 4:29 remaining as the Wildcats found themselves down one, 62 to 61. The #1 ranked defense in NAIA Division II locked down the Cougar offense by not allowing another point for the remainder of the game while going on a 12 to nothing run in those final minutes. Senior Center Krystal Stoneking led IWU with 20 points and nine rebounds. While Stoneking led IWU, the show belong to the bench as Freshman Guard Emma Stahl scored 10 points and dished out seven assists while Junior Forward Paige Smith posted 12 points and 5 rebounds. IWU improved to 20-and-1 on the year and a perfect 9-0 in Mid-Central Conference play. The Wildcats will look to continue their great play with a home match against Marian University beginning tomorrow at 1 p.m.
We finish the drive today with a local bowler making an impact in Europe this week. Ronnie Russell finished 22nd in the World Bowling Tour’s Brunswick Ballmaster Open. While banking over 6-thousand dollars with the finish, Russell is traveling to the west coast for a bowling trip. He’ll start with the Professional Bowling Tour’s Cheetah Open in Fountain View, California which begins today. Russell joined the PBA in 2003 and is just one of the 136 entrants for the Cheetah Open.
That’s going to do it for our “Opening Drive” segment this week. Remember to listen to the Fortress Sports Update airing throughout the week for your opportunity to catch some local Grant County sporting events.
(That was the actual script from the segment above with some help from our friends at the Chronicle-Tribune.)
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Interview Questions for Madison-Grant's John Irwin
The Madison-Grant Argylls are one of the top teams this season in the Central Indiana Conference under first year head coach John Irwin. You can find some of the topics that Coach Irwin and I may discuss on this week's show. Check out the questions and mark it down on your calendar for the show...this Friday, January 20th at 12:30 p.m. for your chance to hear the interview!
“The Windup:” Week 2 Interview Questions
I. This Season So Far
a. As a first year head coach for the Argylls, what kind of mentality were you trying to instill into the kids and the program?
b. What about offensive and defensive plays or mindsets?
c. You started the season off 1-4 then rolled off 4 straight wins to get to 5-4 on the season. What caused the team’s turnaround back in the middle of December?
d. Your team comes into the Grant 4 tournament red hot with those 4 straight wins but then your team splits 2 overtime games to finish 3rd in the tournament. What happened on that late December day as your team looked prepared to maybe capture a Grant 4 title?
II. Last Game(s)
a. Other than a victory over Liberty Christian on January 6th, your team has yet to earn a conference win or defeated a county team in 2012. What has caused the slow start in 2012 for the team?
b. You suffered your first conference loss (outside of the Grant 4 loss to Mississinewa) this past Saturday to Frankton by a score of 69-55. What caused your team to have a hiccup and stop your hot conference start?
III. Upcoming Game(s)
a. You face an Eastbrook team that is just 1-2 in conference play and 2-8 on the season. What’s the game plan for Friday night’s game to get a tough road win?
b. After the Eastbrook game this Friday, your team will come back home to face Oak Hill who is right in the middle of the conference race. The game is still just about a week away but any early comments on that match-up next Friday night?
c. Both the boys and girls teams at Madison-Grant are in a tight CIC race, what’s the atmosphere like at games, practices, and around the community as Madison-Grant is having a pretty good year so far for the basketball programs?
d. As the boys head coach, what does the rest of this season hold for the Argylls and then the future for this program?
IV. Other Grant County Schools
a. The Oak Hill Golden Eagles boys team has now won 5 in a row and has a game this Friday hosting Alexandria who is the Central Indiana Conference leader at this point. The Argylls have yet to play either of these teams this season but what are your thoughts on this game and these teams this season?
V. College Basketball/NBA Questions
a. The Indiana Hoosiers men’s team fell to 13th in the polls after 2 tough losses to Minnesota and Ohio State last week. What’s your thoughts on this IU team and how they have brought national attention back to Bloomington?
b. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers in the NBA are off to a fast start with a 9-3 record….good enough for 2nd in the Central Division at this point. Looking at the NBA as a whole, do you believe the Pacers are a contender in the Eastern conference with the likes of Chicago, Miami, and Philadelphia?
Fortress Sports Update: Week 2
Welcome to the Fortress Sports Update for the week of January 16th. This is where we bring you a glimpse into the week's upcoming Grant County sporting events.
On Monday, January 16th -
There are no local high school sporting events taking place on this day.
There are no local high school sporting events taking place on this day.
On Tuesday, January 17th -
Two high school basketball match-ups will highlight the evening. On the girls side, Adams Central is at Eastbrook for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip. Meanwhile, on the boys side, Wabash is at Mississinewa also for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.
Two high school basketball match-ups will highlight the evening. On the girls side, Adams Central is at Eastbrook for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip. Meanwhile, on the boys side, Wabash is at Mississinewa also for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.
On Wednesday, January 18th -
High School Wrestling is the lone high school sporting event taking place in the county as Mississinewa is at Marion for a 6 p.m. match.
High School Wrestling is the lone high school sporting event taking place in the county as Mississinewa is at Marion for a 6 p.m. match.
On Thursday, January 19th -
One girls high school basketball match is it for this Thursday as Northfield is at Madison-Grant for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.
One girls high school basketball match is it for this Thursday as Northfield is at Madison-Grant for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.
On Friday, January 20th -
Boys High School Basketball will dominate the evening as once again all 5 county teams are in action. Match-ups include:
Madison-Grant at Eastbrook - 7:30 p.m.
Elwood at Mississinewa - 7:30 p.m.
Alexandria at Oak Hill - 7:30 p.m.
Marion at Anderson - 8:00 p.m.
Boys High School Basketball will dominate the evening as once again all 5 county teams are in action. Match-ups include:
Madison-Grant at Eastbrook - 7:30 p.m.
Elwood at Mississinewa - 7:30 p.m.
Alexandria at Oak Hill - 7:30 p.m.
Marion at Anderson - 8:00 p.m.
On Saturday, January 21st -
High School Wrestling will be the focus for this upcoming Saturday as the Central Indiana Conference Meet will take place at Elwood High School starting at 9 a.m. Eastbrook, Madison-Grant, Mississinewa, and Oak Hill will be participating in the event.
High School Wrestling will be the focus for this upcoming Saturday as the Central Indiana Conference Meet will take place at Elwood High School starting at 9 a.m. Eastbrook, Madison-Grant, Mississinewa, and Oak Hill will be participating in the event.
The Marion Giants Wrestling team will be participating in the North Central Conference Meet will take place at Logansport High School also starting at 9 a.m.
If wrestling isn't enough for you, there are 4 girls High School Basketball games taking place. Match-ups include:
Anderson at Marion - 1:30 p.m.
Eastbrook at Madison-Grant - 7:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Elwood - 7:30 p.m.
Oak Hill at Alexandria - 7:30 p.m.
Anderson at Marion - 1:30 p.m.
Eastbrook at Madison-Grant - 7:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Elwood - 7:30 p.m.
Oak Hill at Alexandria - 7:30 p.m.
Dates and times of these events are subject to change. Always contact your local high school for more information on specific events. This has been your Fortress Sports Update for the week of January 16th. From all of us at "The Windup" and 94.3 the Fortress, we wish you a fun and competitive week!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Season 2, Episode 1: Mississinewa Basketball Podcast Now Live!
For those of you who didn't get a chance to catch our season 2 debut, here's your opportunity to catch up. The Season 2, Episode 1: Mississinewa Basketball podcast is now uploaded and live online for you to listen to the entire episode.
On this season 2 debut, we highlight a Marion gymnastic team making national news. We'll talk with Mississinewa Indians Boys Varsity Basketball Coach Mark McFarland about the team's season and the rivalry game against Marion coming up. Jeremy Sharp joins the show to talk about the NFL playoffs and whether or not Tim Tebow can pull off another amazing upset. It's all on the season 2 debut episode of "The Windup!"
Podcast Link: "The Windup:" Season 2, Episode 1: Mississinewa Basketball
"The Windup" airs Friday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. EST (new time) from the WIWU-FM Studios located on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana.
"The Windup" is hosted by Tim Decker. Tim is a senior media communications major student at IWU pursuing a career in radio broadcasting.
On this season 2 debut, we highlight a Marion gymnastic team making national news. We'll talk with Mississinewa Indians Boys Varsity Basketball Coach Mark McFarland about the team's season and the rivalry game against Marion coming up. Jeremy Sharp joins the show to talk about the NFL playoffs and whether or not Tim Tebow can pull off another amazing upset. It's all on the season 2 debut episode of "The Windup!"
Podcast Link: "The Windup:" Season 2, Episode 1: Mississinewa Basketball
"The Windup" airs Friday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. EST (new time) from the WIWU-FM Studios located on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana.
"The Windup" is hosted by Tim Decker. Tim is a senior media communications major student at IWU pursuing a career in radio broadcasting.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Interview Questions for Mississinewa's Mark McFarland
We are well on our way to our season 2 debut and our guest this week is Mississinewa Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Mark McFarland. Here are some of the potential questions he and I will be discussing in this week's show airing Friday, January 13th at 12:30 p.m. on 94.3 the Fortress. Make sure you mark it down on your calendar and tune in to hear what McFarland has to say about his 2-8 Indians team!
“The Windup:” Interview Questions for Mississinewa Indians Varsity Basketball Coach Mark McFarland
I. This Season/Last Game
a. It’s your first season as the Indians head coach and your team is only 2-8. Can you shed some light on the season at this point and how you think your team is doing?
b. As that first year coach, what were some things that you brought to the Indians program that you had to implement?
c. The team currently is on a 3-game losing streak with the past 2 games losing by double digits at home. We’ve talked about the entire season…let’s just focus on the past 3. What is keeping your team from posting wins over losses?
d. I saw a stat in the Chronicle-Tribune this week saying your opponents have made 82 more free throws than the Indians. How have teams been able to get to the line so much on your team? And better yet, how can the Indians fix this?
e. There have been some bright spots. Your team finished second in the always tough Grant 4 tournament back in the end of December. How big of a day was it for your team to be oh so close in the tournament after a tough start to the season?
f. I’ve also read that this team is one of the youngest in recent Mississinewa history. As a coach, how can you help these young players perform well during the week so that they play well on game nights?
II. Upcoming Games
a. On Friday night, your team plays a Blackford Bruin team that is only 1-7 overall. What is the game plan to hold home court in Gas City Friday night?
b. I’m sure you are aware how the Mississinewa/Marion rivalry is one of the best…if not the best…in Grant County. Players and coaches are also well aware of this. How does this affect your team as you prepare for the Giants?
c. What are some of keys for your team to go on the road and defeat a tough Giant team?
d. What does the future look like for the Mississinewa Indians boys basketball team this season and in years to come?
III. Other County Schools
a. Madison-Grant is all alone at the top of the Central Indiana Conference…the league in which the Indians play at 3-0. You’ve seen the team twice already splitting the matches. What makes Madison-Grant such a tough team to handle?
b. We’re about halfway through the CIC schedule and it appears that Madison-Grant and Alexandria are the teams to beat. What are your thoughts on the conference so far this season?
IV. NBA/College Basketball
a. The Indiana Hoosiers Men’s basketball team is now ranked inside the top 10 in college basketball this season after a 15-1 start. What have you seen Tom Crean do with the Hoosiers to bring them back to national recognition?
b. With the Hoosiers success and the Colts struggles this fall and winter, how would you describe the battle between football and basketball in the state? At the start of 2012, is Indiana a football or basketball state?
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