CJ Huntley and Football Newcomer Chris Lofton

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CJ Huntley gets emotional describing how his parents haven't missed a game, flying to Phoenix and G League contests while working full-time.

The episode begins with hosts Brett Strela and Adam Witten engaging in a lighthearted conversation about golf, focusing on Adam's back-to-back victory in a local match play tournament and its connection to the Masters. They transition to introducing the main interviews: CJ Huntley, a former App State basketball player now with the Phoenix Suns, and Chris Lofton, a football newcomer. Huntley's interview, conducted by Matt President, covers his recent NBA call-up from the G League, his debut game where he scored, and the support from his parents who attended his games consistently. He reflects on his time at App State and his incremental improvement. Lofton's interview discusses his adjustment to App State after transferring from Gardner-Webb, his role in the receiver group under coach Justin Harper, and how his sister's death motivates him. The hosts then recap spring sports, including baseball's series win against Marshall and upcoming series against ULM, softball's midweek victory and series loss to Marshall, and tennis's three-match winning streak with a dramatic comeback against Coastal Carolina. They also mention the football spring game, Battle of the Rock, on April 18th, and note the themes for upcoming football home games. The episode blends athlete interviews with sports updates in a conversational format.

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A warm App State episode about work, family support, and the memories behind a basketball career.

Nothing But An App State keeps its single-episode review grounded in a relaxed, local rhythm, opening with golf chatter before settling into a fuller conversation about an App State basketball career, the work behind a breakout senior season, and the family support that carried…

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You get App State basketball, an emotional family moment, and a tennis comeback wrapped in tee-box banter.

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