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Ugh. Dukes Drop Another in OT
It's tough to sugarcoat the Dukes loss to Troy, but the guys try to keep things in perspective. Yes, it was a bad, bad game for JMU, but Todd and Rob try to…
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Dukes Drop One in Boone
Deep breath everyone. JMU Football dropped its first loss of the season and Todd and Rob are trying to process it right along with the rest of you. Losing to…
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A Perfect Homecoming
In this episode Todd and Rob look back on JMU's big 49-22 victory over Georgia State. They discuss the QB play and attempt to figure out why it's working, chat…
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Emergency Podcast - JMU to the American Conference
Wow. The Breeze's Libby Mercer broke the news that the JMU BOV voted to exit the Sun Belt and join the American Athletic Conference. Of course Todd and Rob had…
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No Statesboro Blues
Todd and Rob are back to recap the Dukes finally securing a road win down in Statesboro. They discuss the big question that JMU answered and a few of the other…
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Dukes Finally Beat Marshall at Home
In this episode Todd and Rob talk about JMU finally getting over the hump and defeating Marshall at Bridgeforth. It's followed by their typical "Four Downs" to…
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Dukes Dominate in Royal Rivalry Blowout
In this episode, Todd and Rob celebrate the Dukes big 46-20 win over ODU. The guys do their typical Four Downs to break down the game and are thrilled with the…
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California Dreaming
This episode has a little bit of everything. The boys start off talking about Rob's visit down to South Carolina before getting into JMU's trip out to the left…
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Making Sense of the Wagner Blowout
The Dukes absolutely destroyed Wagner by the score of 87-3 and in this episode Todd and Rob try to make sense of it. It's hard to read too much into such…
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Dukes Down Flames
Better late than never. They were delayed recording, but Todd and Rob finally found time to get online and bless everyone with their thoughts about JMU's…
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Gameweek One
The wait is over. JMU football faces off against Liberty in week one of the 2026 football season. In this episode Todd and Rob attempt to look ahead and figure…
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Biggest Questions for JMU Football Heading Into the 2026 Season
In this episode Todd and Rob look ahead to the coming JMU football season and attempt to make sense of a few of the big questions facing the program. They…
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Very Unofficial 2026 JMU Football Roster Breakdown
In this episode the boys go position group by position group and attempt to make sense of the 2026 JMU Football roster. It's not easy to know what the Dukes…
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Back on the Train for Season 11
Todd and Rob are back to kick off their 11th season (gulp) of the pod. In this episode they get sidetracked discussing WW2, before attempting to catch up on…
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And We're Back
After a brief hiatus, Todd and Rob are back. In this episode the boys look back at spring sports and give the lacrosse team its flowers for making 11 straight…
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The Dukes are Dancing
In this episode Todd and Rob take a break from their little hiatus to give Coach O and the ladies their props for winning the Sun Belt tourney. They discuss…
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Turning the Page
Todd and Rob are back with the first new episode of 2026. In this one, the boys talk about the college football playoff, turning the page and moving on from…
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JMUSB Holidaze Special
It's that crazy time of year in between Christmas and NYE, so Todd and Rob welcome a few friends on the show to look back at the the Chesney and Cignetti…
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JMU Football CFP Wrap
In this episode the guys discuss JMU's loss to Oregon in the College Football Playoff. While disappointed that the Dukes couldn't pull off the upset, they talk…
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First Annual JMU CFP Preview
After only four years of FBS football, the JMU Dukes have a first round game in the College Football Playoff against Oregon. In this episode the guys attempt…
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JMU is in the College Football Playoff. Really.
What a time to be alive. In this episode, Todd and Rob attempt to process all that has happened in the world of JMU football in the past week. They discuss the…
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Coaches Leave and the Games Go On
The inevitable has happened. Bob Chesney is moving on to UCLA and the boys react to the big news. But the Dukes also have a Sun Belt Championship game at home…
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Perfect At Home
Todd and Rob recap the Dukes' exciting win over Wazzu and attempt to come to grips with the fact that the CFP committee is seemingly determined to launch the…
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Dukes Get Revenge Against App State
Todd and Rob are back and ready to ramble incessantly about the blowout win over App State. They talk about the offense hitting on all cylinders, another…
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They Ranked the Dukes
In this episode, Todd and Rob talk about how amazing it is for JMU Football to be ranked for the 3rd time in their 4 years of FBS existence. They also dive…
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Attempt 2 - Time to Talk CFP
Take 2, after mysteriously re-publishing an old episode. Anyway, the guys chat about Fall sports, touch on both hoops team's opening games, and then dive into…
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Dukes are Rolling
In this episode, Todd & Rob talk about the JMU's blowout win over Texas State and rave about Alonza Barnett's play at QB. Todd also breaks down the big picture…
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Not Talking About It
In this episode Todd and Rob recap JMU's big homecoming victory over ODU, try to figure out exactly what got into Alonza, and marvel once again at the Dukes…
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Better Than You Think
In this episode, Todd and Rob look back on JMU's 24-14 win over Louisiana. They talk about some of the things that frustrate fans with the offense, while…
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An Ugly W is Still a W
In this episode Todd and Rob discuss the Dukes 14-7 win over Georgia State. And like every other fan, they attempt to figure out what the heck is going on with…
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Dukes Run All Over GA Southern
In this episode, Todd attempts to help Rob work through his Covid haze and understand all the things that went right for JMU in the big win over Georgia…
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JMU Takes Down Liberty
Todd and Rob look back at the Dukes big win at Liberty. They discuss the improved offense with a clear QB1, some standout defensive players, and look ahead to…
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Breakaway Goalposts
Coming off a JMU Football bye week the guys take a moment to chat about some of the other Fall sports. Then they look forward to JMU (hopefully) running the…
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Coping With JMU"s Loss to Louisville
In this episode Todd and Rob pretty much vent to each other about one of the most frustrating losses they've experienced as JMU fans. It's quite the party.
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Some Thoughts on the 2025 Season Opener
It the latest episode, Todd and Rob discuss JMU's season opening win over Weber State, ramble on about how great it was to be back in the 'burg with friends…
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The wait is over...Game Week!
In this episode Todd and Rob get ready for the JMU Dukes to finally play some football. They talk about the relatively quiet offseason and expectations for…
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2025 JMU Football Schedule Breakdown
In this episode Todd and Rob break down the 2025 JMU Football Schedule and attempt to figure out where the toughest stretch is. Spoiler: it's a very tough…
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2025 JMU Football Position Group Breakdown
The 2025 JMU Football season is almost here, so it's time for roster talk. In this episode Todd and Rob break down the position groups. Todd runs point on the…
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2025 Preseason Part Deux
In this episode Todd and Rob discuss the mess at ULM, attempt to make sense of the JMU QB room, and then play a game of overrated/underrated/properly rated…
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Crank Up the Hype (Take 2)
After completing botching the first attempt to publish this episode, we're back for take 2. In this one the boys return from a not-so-brief hiatus to talk…
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Celebrating the 2021-2022 Dukes
Rob and Todd look back at the lame duck year for JMU sports and give the teams that were boxed out of playing for conference championships some love.
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Best of the Quarter Century
In this episode Todd and Rob take a look back at the first 25 years of this century and attempt to determine what the best year was for JMU sports.
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Spring Update
In the episode the guys look ahead to the Spring football game, the new premium seating options, and other nonsense.
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Live from I 95
The guys record a quick episode from the road (literally) on their way back from a quick trip up to PA. In it, they talk about both hoops teams and look…
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Both Hoops Teams Rolling
Todd and Rob are back from the longest break they've ever taken. And the boys are ready to discuss both JMU hoops teams.
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JMUSB Holidaze Special and 2024 Recap
Looking back at JMU’s first bowl victory and year one the Chesney era! Plus all the usual holiday shenanigans with annual guests Coach Priz and Dric! Here’s to…
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Boca Bowl Bound
Bowls are underwhelming of course but this year sure is a whole more fun than last year!
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Dukes Drop Heartbreaker to Close Regular Season
That was a tough senior night but we’re fighting off any gloom! Much love to all of our little corner of the JMU world!
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Sorting Emotions from Ball
We try to process one of the most disappointing JMU games in many years. We share frustration about the Xs and Os, outright anger about the fan experience, and…
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Dukes Move to 8-2
JMU football secured its third straight dub in the Royal Rivalry and heads up the Mountain this week!
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Football Back on Track
Football cruised against Georgia St. and heads to Norfolk for a big one this weekend. Plus WSOC wins the Belt and plays Ohio St. first in the big dance. MSOC…
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Dukes Bounce Back
JMU didn’t play its best but they took advantage of a get-right opponent and have a bye to prep for a suddenly wide-open SBC East home stretch! Both soccer…
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A Big Step Back
Sometimes reality is bleak. But JMU the everything school is just fine!
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Dukes Back on Track
Looking back at Coastal and ahead to a monster game in Statesboro!
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The One We Hope To Forget
Here’s hoping the big game Thursday Night cleanses the stink of this sucky one. Man that one hurt.
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Dukes Drop Another 63
We might need one more data point in SBC play this week but the Chesney era is starting to roll a bit. And supporting our friends in Boone.
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So Many Points!
How we feeling Dukes fans?! JMU hangs 70 on the Heels and everything seems possible again.
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Bye Week Fall Sports check-in and UNC Preview
Really fun episode checking in on both Soccer teams, Field Hockey, Volleyball, and a school record in Golf. Plus some real optimism and curiosity is back for…
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Dukes Escape FCS Disaster
Keep Calm and Root for Dukes. A whole lot of sweating and frustration for Dukes on the field and in the stands. But JMU escaped disaster with a stronger 2nd…
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The Dukes Defeat Charlotte
With Todd out of town, Rob is joined by Chase Kiddy to talk all about the JMU Dukes 30-7 win over the Charlotte 49ers. They discuss what the win means in the…