The Golden Hour with Doug Gillin

·1 hr 2 min·5 clips

Hosts Brett and Adam reveal their bobblehead superstitions, including a Junior Caminero figure whose missing bat is tied to App State's winning streak.

The episode opens with hosts Brett Striele and Adam Witten bantering about their bobblehead collections, including a Junior Caminero figure whose missing bat has become a superstition tied to App State's winning streak. They transition into discussing personal game-day rituals, such as wearing specific colors and taking pre-game photos. The first interview segment features linebacker Colton Farris, who breaks down his leaping interception against Georgia State, explaining his responsibilities as a quarterback spy. Farris also discusses his experience filming a uniform reveal video that went viral, his versatile high school career where he won a state championship in football, was a state champion wrestler, and kicked field goals. He details the challenges of gaining weight after switching from safety to linebacker, noting the discipline required compared to cutting weight for wrestling. The hosts then preview the upcoming game against Coastal Carolina, analyzing their inconsistent season and quarterback situation. The second interview is with Athletics Director Doug Gillin, who gives a midseason report on football, praising the defense and rushing offense. Gillin highlights the organic 'wear gold' campaign for homecoming, encouraging fans to support local vendors. He recaps fall sports successes, including volleyball's ACC wins, field hockey's national ranking, and individual achievements in golf and tennis. Gillin emphasizes the importance of fan support through avenues like the Yosef Club, merchandise purchases, and even playing as App State in the EA Sports college football video game. He also mentions advanced planning for east-side stadium expansion. The episode concludes with a tease about football uniform reveals and a nod to the Hall of Fame class being honored.

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A relaxed App State conversation where field-goal stories and Saturday's athletics recognition share the same local rhythm.

This single-episode review works best as a relaxed App State sports conversation with a useful center of gravity. It opens in loose, familiar territory, from an in-person bobblehead debate to jokes about strawberries and Starting Lineup figurines, then settles into a more…

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You want App State talk that can drift from bobbleheads and Starting Lineup memories into a player's big-game mindset without losing the in-room feel.

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