3 Up, 3 Down with Troy Banning

A Lot To Talk About

On this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede hit plenty of topics that may draw your interest. The Ryder Cup, Iowa football, prep volleyball and football, the tragic passing of Jose Fernandez, the life of Arnold Palmer and the career of Vin Scully are all included.

Cy-Hawk Snoozer

In the 36th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede dig into the Cy-Hawk rivalry that turned into a blowout over the weekend. Where do Iowa and ISU go from here? They also break down area prep sports football, cross country and golf, and end with quick hits on MLB as it hits the stretch run of the regular season and Week 1 of the NFL season.

All Things Football

In this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross These dig into the prep football season in the state of Iowa. The surprises of Week 1, including Webster City's dominant effort against Humboldt, as well as a look at the initial AP poll of the season are covered. Colin Kaepernick and Chris Doyle also enter the discussion and, finally, is Herky too angry?

All About Football Media Day

In this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning of the Webster City Daily Freeman-Journal and Ross These of tje Marshalltown Times Republican delve into the recent football media days at Iowa, Iowa State and UNI. Thoughts and predictions sure to go wrong are offered up.

Around The Diamond

In the 33rd installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede take you around the prep softball and baseball diamonds as the postseason heats up. The second segment features thoughts on MLB at the All-Star break and the recent free agent signings in the NBA. The 2016 Rio Olympics are the center piece of the final segment.

Lynx are champs again

In his, the 32nd installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning of the Webster City Daily Freeman-Journal and Ross Thede of the Marshalltown Times Republican reflect on the Webster City boys' golf team's run to a second straight Class 3A state championship, and also look ahead to the state soccer tournament. Also up for debate is who will win the NBA title, as the finals are set to begin later this week.

It's State Track Week

The Iowa state track and field meet is front and center on Episode No. 31 of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, as hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede preview the 3-day event held at Drake Stadium. The NBA playoffs and an MLB brawl to remember are the the docket in the second segment. The life and story of former Iowa Hawkeye football player Tyler Sash and the piece by ESPN's Outside The Lines close out the episode.

It's State Track Week

The Iowa state track and field meet is front and center on Episode No. 31 of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, as hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede preview the 3-day event held at Drake Stadium. The NBA playoffs and an MLB brawl to remember are the the docket in the second segment. The life and story of former Iowa Hawkeye football player Tyler Sash and the piece by ESPN's Outside The Lines close out the episode.

Spring Is In The Air

In this installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede delve into the spring sports season, as they discuss track and field, soccer, golf and tennis. Segment No. 2 focuses on Major League Baseball, the NHL and NBA playoffs, as well as the NFL draft. In the final segment, they touch on the recent lawsuit filed against ISU women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly, the school and the state of Iowa.

Let's Go To The Movies

In this installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede delve into the arena of sports movies. What movies do they think are the best? What movies are the worst? They cover both angles and there are sure to be some surprises. But first, the hosts look back at the NCAA basketball tournament prior to Monday night's championship game.

Let the Madness Begin

In the 28th installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede are joined by Ames Tribune sports writer Travis Hines to break down the NCAA tournament men's basketball bracket. In the first segment, they discuss the potential successes and pitfalls for Iowa State, Iowa and UNI, and in the second segment they look at the entire bracket and give their picks for the Final Four, national championship game and who they predict will cut down the nets. In the third and final...

Winter Winding Down

In this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede take a look back at the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament, and then dive into boys basketball, which is finishing up its substate round before the state tournament begins on March 7. In the final segment, the late-season tailspin the Iowa men's basketball team finds itself in is dissected.

Wrestlers, Clear The Mats!

It's time once again to preview the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament. In this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede get you ready for all the action in Des Moines. Up first is analysis on area wrestlers who will attempt to make their way to the top of the podium. Next they give an overview of the team races in each of the three classes, and in the third segment they preview the state duals tournament.

Wrestlers, Clear The Mats!

It's time once again to preview the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament. In this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede get you ready for all the action in Des Moines. Up first is analysis on area wrestlers who will attempt to make their way to the top of the podium. Next they give an overview of the team races in each of the three classes, and in the third segment they preview the state duals tournament.

Who's Your NCC Wrestling Pick?

In the 25th installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, host Troy Banning previews the upcoming 49th annual North Central Conference wrestling tournament, picks his pre-tournament favorites and breaks down the most intriguing weight classes. Co-host Ross Thede joins to talk about just what makes this Iowa basketball team so good, and they finish by discussing the ups and downs so far of the Iowa State basketball team. And if you've wondered what all the fuss is about with Making A Murderer, the...

Rose Bowl Clunker

In this installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede break down the Rose Bowl - a Stanford rout of Iowa on New Year's Day. But first, prep basketball is up for discussion, and in the third segment Troy and Ross put the successful seasons of the Iowa and Iowa State basketball teams in the spotlight.

Iowa Loves Its Wrestling

In this installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede give their thoughts on the prep wrestling season heading into the holiday break. This past weekend's Big Four Classic on the hardwood is also broken down.

Smell The Roses

In this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede break down the Iowa football team's performance in the Big Ten championship game, as well as talk about how and why Iowa was chosen to take part in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Iowa State's hiring of Matt Campbell as the new football coach is also discussed.

Football, Fighting, And More Football

A pair of guests join this installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast. John Olson, the head football coach at Gladbrook-Reinbeck, joins hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede to talk about the Class A state title his Rebels recently won. Michael McBride, a Webster City MMA pro and the MCC lightweight champion, sits down with Troy in Segment 2 to talk about his upcoming fight. Ross returns for the final segment to help break down the firing of ISU football coach Paul Rhoads and where the Cyclones go ...

Prep Football Dome Bound

In this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede get you ready for the Iowa prep football state semifinals and finals that are set to take place inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls over the next two weeks, and they also take a look back at the teams in their coverage area that came up just a little bit short. Gladbrook-Reinbeck head football coach John Olson joins the hosts for the second segment where he previews his team's upcoming Class A semifinal contest. Th...

The Fall Just Got Interesting

The Iowa High School prep football playoffs are broken down in this installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcasts. Hosts Troy Banning of the Daily Freeman-Journal in Webster City, IA and Ross Thede of the Times Republican in Marshalltown, IA offer up insight on the playoff qualifiers in their areas and then move on to the statewide picture. Towards the end of the segment they even give their predictions. In the second segment, Webster City head coach Bob Howard and senior linebacker Victor Jergen...

It's All The Fall

In this 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, if it's happening in the fall, then Troy Banning of The Daily Freeman-Jounral in Webster City and Ross Thede of the Times Republican in Marshalltown are talking about it. They cover prep golf, cross country and football, dig into Iowa and Iowa State football, and debate the MLB postseason that gets underway this week.

Spike That Volleyball and Football

In this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, Troy Banning and Ross Thede give an overview of the area prep volleyball teams at the midpoint of the season. In the second segment, it's all about prep football and Webster City's unbeaten season to date. In the final segment, the disappointing start to the season for Iowa State football team is dissected, as is Iowa's successful start.

It's Cy-Hawk Week!

Iowa and Iowa State will resume their yearly football rivalry on Saturday and sports editors Troy Banning and Ross Thede have got it covered. They go over the keys for both teams and make predictions on the final score. But first, the hosts cover the first two weeks of the prep football season and take a look at the prep gridiron all across the state.

It's Cy-Hawk Week!

Iowa and Iowa State will resume their yearly football rivalry on Saturday and sports editors Troy Banning and Ross Thede have got it covered. They go over the keys for both teams and make predictions on the final score. But first, the hosts cover the first two weeks of the prep football season and take a look at the prep gridiron all across the state.

Prep Kickoff Preview

In the latest 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, Troy Banning of the Webster City Daily Freeman-Journal and Ross Thede of the Marshalltown Times Republican get you ready for the Friday Night Lights, as they preview all of the area prep football teams. They also touch on the Iowa State and UNI football programs.

Are You Ready For Some Football

In this installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, Troy Banning of The Webster City Daily Freeman-Journal and Ross Thede of The Marshalltown Times Republican chronicle their experiences at Iowa's football media day on Saturday. A little later, Troy sits down with Webster City head football coach Bob Howard to discuss the upcoming prep season.

Another Summer In The Books

In the new 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, Troy Banning of The Daily Freeman-Journal in Webster City, Iowa and Ross Thede of The Times Republican in Marshalltown, Iowa look back at the state softball tournament, as well as the unbelievable 2014-15 athletic year by Gladbrook-Reinbeck. They also talk about the second half of the MLB season, and give a first-glance look at what is ahead for the Iowa and Iowa State football teams.

State Softball Preview

In this installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, sports editors Troy Banning of The Daily Freeman-Journal in Webster City, IA and Ross Thede of the Times Republican in Marshalltown, IA give their thoughts and predictions on the upcoming Iowa High School State Softball Tournament, which will get underway in Fort Dodge on Monday, July 20. Which teams are they picking to win titles? Listen to find out. In the second segment they talk briefly about the British Open golf tournament, and finally t...

Playoffs? We're talking about playoffs?

In the latest 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, Troy Banning and Ross Thede talk about the latest changes to the Iowa high school football playoffs that will begin in 2016. Also on the agenda is a review of the 2015 U.S Open, as well as the reason why both hosts weren't fully healthy this week.

Around The Diamond

In this installment, Troy Banning of The Daily Freeman-Journal and Ross Thede of the Marshalltown Times Republican have the diamond covered, as they discuss the area prep softball and baseball seasons that are ongoing. They also hit a number of national stories - the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup Finals, the Women's World Cup and the U.S. Open that tees off later this week.

The Champs and The Mayor

Troy Banning and Ross Thede discuss Webster City's Class 3A boys' state golf championship in the latest episode. Later they're joined by Ames Tribune sports writer Travis Hines to talk about Fred Hoiberg's impending departure from Iowa State and who the next men's basketball coach may be. The upcoming boys' state soccer tournament is also on the docket.

It's State Track Week

In Episode No. 8 of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede forecast the 2015 Iowa state track and field meet that will take place later this week. They also look ahead to postseason golf and soccer, and discuss the problems that small schools are having with their athletic programs as enrollments continue to decline.

Soccer, NFL Draft and the Fight of the Century

In this episode, Troy and Ross discuss the prep soccer scene as the season enters month No. 2. They also give their thoughts on the NFL draft that was recently held and the mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao that was held in Las Vegas over the weekend.

Spring sports are in session

In the latest episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, Troy Banning and Ross Thede give a detailed look at the prep golf scene in central Iowa. The resurgence of the Iowa baseball team, as well as previews of the NHL and NBA playoffs are also discussed.

Prep Track, Jake Rudock departs the Iowa football program, and MLB Baseball predictions

In the latest episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, Troy Banning and Ross Thede talk about the upcoming prep track season, debate the departure of quarterback Jake Rudock from the Iowa football program, and go head-to-head with their predictions for the upcoming Masters golf tournament and the 2015 MLB season. There's also a lively debate on fantasy baseball.

THE RISING STAR: With Boone Myers

Daily Freeman-Journal Sports Editor Troy Banning is joined by University of Iowa redshirt freshman left tackle and Webster City native Boone Myers for a one-on-one interview. A walk-on when he joined the Hawkeyes in the fall of 2013, Myers enters spring camp later this month as the No. 1 left tackle on the depth chart and the potential heir apparent to 2014 All-American and Outland Trophy winner Brandon Scherff.

Breaking Down The Bracket

Hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede are joined by Travis Hines, the Iowa State men's basketball beat writer for the Ames Tribune, in this latest podcast that focuses on the upcoming NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The guys look at the match-ups for Iowa State, Iowa and UNI, and break down the bracket in its entirety.

Basketball on the Brain

The 3 Up, 3 Down podcast shifts its focus to the basketball court in this installment. The Iowa High School girls' and boys' state tournaments, as well as what lies ahead for Iowa, Iowa State and UNI in their upcoming conference tournaments are topics. The NBA joins the conversation in the third segment.

High School State Wrestling Preview