HoriZone Roundtable
280 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratingsA weekly recap of the latest news and views from around the Horizon League.
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Now Things Get Interesting
January 12, 2022 00:59 - 46 minutes - 27.5 MBBob and Matt, after a long week of Horizon League competition, discuss what went down, including the wins Oakland and Cleveland State put up leading to their match-up. Also, they talk about Antoine Davis becoming the all-time leading scorer at Detroit Mercy, the ongoing injury issues of Pat Baldwin, Jr., and the recent departure of yet another Robert Morris player. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
2021 New Year's Day Episode
January 02, 2022 00:30 - 49 minutes - 29.3 MBThis a recording of the annual live New Year's Day episode, in which Bob was joined by Kyle Rossi (@KyleHZRT), Blake Schumaker (@bschumakerRT) and Alec Kwait (@alec_kwait) to discuss the Horizon League's return to conference place. Among other topics were the ongoing COVID policy set by the league, the absence of Pat Baldwin, Jr., and the emerging battle in the women's basketball standings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
The End (of the Non-Conference Schedule) Is Near
December 19, 2021 22:11 - 47 minutes - 28.6 MBWith the non-conference schedule wrapping up, Bob and Matt wade through what to make of the Horizon League at this point. First, they delve into whether or not IUPUI is careening towards a level of futility not seen since the 2003-04 Cleveland State squad lost its final 21 games. Then, before the HL slate gets into full swing, they make their predictions who the top four teams in the league will be. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Spotty Coverage
December 12, 2021 20:20 - 49 minutes - 30.1 MBWith multiple Horizon League teams taking the week off, Bob and Matt talk about the teams that did compete, including Youngstown State, who swept their two games, and Milwaukee, who fell short against Colorado. And since Matt has been out the last couple of weeks, the discuss Oakland's start that experienced a hiccup with a one-point loss against Bowling Green. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Two Conference Games That Might Have Cleared Some Things Up
December 05, 2021 23:17 - 45 minutes - 26.2 MBThe first weekend of the Horizon League conference schedule is the the books, and Bob and John talk about how the first two games impacted each team in the league. The discussion includes Oakland's continued success, Cleveland State showing why they were picked first in the preseason, and question marks surrounding multiple teams, including Wright State and Northern Kentucky. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Should We Have Expected Better?
November 22, 2021 00:08 - 48 minutes - 28.1 MBBob and John delve into yet another week of non-conference games, as well as the started of the conference slate for the women, which found IUPUI notably absent due to COVID issues. They discuss the rise of Jamal Cain as one of the best players in the league during the early going, as well as some of the struggles teams from top to bottom have had in unexpected places. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
The Season Has Begun (Featuring Ed McCants)
November 14, 2021 19:50 - 45 minutes - 26.9 MBCollege basketball season has officially started, and Bob and John are joined by 2005 Horizon League Player of the Year Ed McCants (@EdwardMcCantsMS). They talk about McCants' post-playing days, as well as the first week of the non-conference slate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
The 2020 Jimmy Lemke Fan Battle Royale, Part 1
November 08, 2021 14:19 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBThis is the first part of the 2020 Jimmy Lemke Fan Battle Royale. Fans from every school not named Milwaukee, Northern Kentucky and Youngstown State weighed in on a variety of topics related to last season and prospects for the year ahead. The list of participants: Cleveland State: Tim Bundy (@duds14) Detroit Mercy: Shawn O'Neil (@UD_Shawn) Green Bay: Kevin Pytleski (@KevinPyt) IUPUI: Erin Dunn (@Mystic_Flute1) Oakland: Landon Melling (@landoncmelling) Purdue Fort Wayne: Travis Olins...
The 2020 Jimmy Lemke Fan Battle Royale, Part 2
November 08, 2021 14:19 - 51 minutes - 48 MBIn the second part of the 2020 Jimmy Lemke Fan Battle Royale, Bob and Matt continue the discussion about the Horizon League and its teams with fans from across the conference. The list of participants: Cleveland State: Tim Bundy (@duds14) Detroit Mercy: Shawn O'Neil (@UD_Shawn) Green Bay: Kevin Pytleski (@KevinPyt) IUPUI: Erin Dunn (@Mystic_Flute1) Oakland: Landon Melling (@landoncmelling) Purdue Fort Wayne: Travis Olinske (@TravisOlinske) UIC: Olyer Anderson (@Flamesmania) Wright ...
2021 Student Media Forum
November 07, 2021 19:36 - 49 minutes - 29.6 MBBob and Matt welcome student media members from around the Horizon League to talk about their respective teams, as well as the conference in general in the runup to the 2021-22 season. Guest include: Ethan Morrison (@EthanMorrison26), RMU Sentry Media Parker Testa (@ParkerTesta), WWSU 106.9 FM Matthew Scheidel (@mscheidel315), Oakland Post Brendan Connelly (@connellybt), The Northerner --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
So What If They Don't Count?
October 31, 2021 19:05 - 47 minutes - 28.9 MBExhibition games have started in the Horizon League, and Bob and Matt talk about all the games that took place this past week. These include a charity match-up between Oakland and Eastern Michigan, the return of defending champs Cleveland State, and the debut of Pat Baldwin, Jr. at Milwaukee. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
2021 Preview Week Recap, Part 2
October 25, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 29.3 MBBob, Matt and John get together to recap everything that came out during Preview Week (at horizoneroundtable.com). In Part 2, they tackle the top half of the preseason rankings, as well as what will likely be a season-long battle for Horizon League Player of the Year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
2021 Preview Week Recap, Part 1
October 24, 2021 18:03 - 45 minutes - 26.7 MBBob, Matt and John get together to recap everything that came out during Preview Week (at horizoneroundtable.com). In Part 1, they discuss how the bottom half of the conference shook out, and what each team could do to outperform their preseason ranking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Bonus: Comparing Preview Week Notes with Justin Kinner
October 21, 2021 16:46 - 29 minutes - 18.7 MBWith both the Horizon League and the HoriZone Roundtable releasing their preseason polls and all-league picks, Bob and John talked with Reach the Horizon Podcast host Justin Kinner (@1410Kinner) about how the two polls compare and contrast, as well as potential for some surprises as the season wears on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Live From VIKEtober
October 15, 2021 23:22 - 31 minutes - 18 MBAlec Kwait and Kyle Rossi record live from Cleveland State's VIKEtober basketball showcase, where they spoke with men's basketball coach Dennis Gates, women's basketball coach Chris Kielsmeier, and players Torrey Patton, Destiny Leo, Tre Gomillion and Amele Ngwafang. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
The 2021 Horizon League Media Forum
October 10, 2021 18:19 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBBob and Matt are joined by the play-by-play voices for the television and radio broadcasts of teams around the Horizon League. They discuss their individual teams, as well as some topics that affect the entire conference. Guest include: Northern Kentucky: Brady Laber (@BradyLaber1) Oakland: Neal Ruhl (@nealruhl) Purdue Fort Wayne: John Nolan (@John_G_Nolan) Wright State: Chris Collins (@chriscollins381) Youngstown State: Robb Schmidt (@YSU_Robb) --- Send in a voice message: https://p...
Going Down the Conference Realignment Rabbit Hole
October 03, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 30 MBJohn fills in for Matt once again to continue the discussion of moves outside of the Horizon League that have the potential for the conference to invite some new faces. They talk about Southern Indiana's exploration of moving up to D1, as well as where Bellarmine now fits in the ASUN with that league's aggressive expansion strategy, among others. Also, with the Blue Ribbon preseason predictions out, they discuss how the publication shapes up the Horizon League. --- Send in a voice message...
Taking A Look at #HLWBB
September 26, 2021 18:48 - 52 minutes - 30.6 MBBob and John Parker, filling in for Matt, welcome Kyle Rossi (@KyleHZRT) to talk about how the Horizon League shapes up on the women's side. Topics include the brand-new roster for Detroit Mercy, Wright State's coaching change and how good the top half of the league, specifically IUPUI and Milwaukee, will be. They also discuss a conference change that could have ramifications for the Horizon League. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Horizon Boy is Back for 2021!
September 19, 2021 22:12 - 49 minutes - 29.1 MBHorizon League handicapper Horizon Boy (@HorizonBoy_HB) is back to talk with Bob and John (who's filling in for Matt) about the upcoming season. They also discuss some of the predictions made by some of the preseason basketball publications. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
A Conversation With Jon Coffman
September 12, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 27.7 MBBob goes solo and talks with Purdue Fort Wayne men's basketball coach Jon Coffman (@CoachCoffman). They discuss the Mastodons' first year in the Horizon League amid the pandemic, as well as what the upcoming season holds. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
The 2021 Writer's Forum
August 29, 2021 17:49 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThis is the annual HoriZone Roundtable writer's forum, in which Bob and Matt invite contributors from horizoneroundtable.com to discuss their respective team's off-seasons, prospects for the 2021-22 season, and views of the rest of the conference. This year's participants include John Parker (@horizonejohn), Kyle Craven (@KyleCraven_NR), Alec Kwait (@alec_kwait), Karic Jones (@Karic_Jones), Marc Weems (@bigweems), Kyle Rossi (@KyleHZRT), and Horizon Boy (@HorizonBoy_HB). --- Send in a voi...
The Beginning is the End is the Beginning
May 23, 2021 17:05 - 45 minutes - 35.4 MBWith Bob heading into a break for the summer, he and Matt discuss a variety of lingering topics within the Horizon League, specifically the ongoing situation with the Detroit Mercy women's basketball team. Also, Wright State has a new women's head coach in Kari Hoffman, and Cleveland State's Dennis Gates, the rumored target of many open high-profile jobs, signs a long-term contract extension. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
It's Drew McDonald!
May 16, 2021 20:01 - 43 minutes - 30.7 MBBob and Matt are joined by Northern Kentucky great Drew McDonald to talk about the current situation regarding former NKU coach John Brannen, who was ousted from the University of Cincinnati. They also talk about Drew's playing days, what he's been up to since graduating, and the current landscape of the Horizon League. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Bonus: It's PBJ Time!
May 13, 2021 18:24 - 28 minutes - 15.6 MBPat Baldwin, Jr. has signed with Milwaukee, making him on of the most prominent recruits in Horizon League history. Bob and John talk about the impact of this, and, of course, have a conversation with his dad, Panthers head coach Pat Baldwin, Sr., about Milwaukee's prospects for next season. And naturally, Jimmy Lemke makes an appearance to give his assessment of the signing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
The 2021 Jimmy Lemke Fan Battle Royale, Part 2
May 09, 2021 16:25 - 45 minutes - 34.1 MBJimmy Lemke returns again to co-host his namesake event with Bob, talking with fans from all over the Horizon League once again to talk about the previous season, as well as prospects for next season. This year's participants: Cleveland State: Jon Durda(@pronkville08) Detroit Mercy: Rick Neaton (@rickneaton) Green Bay: Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) Oakland: Brian Nguyen (@kim.jong.skillz) Purdue Fort Wayne: Travis Olinske (@TravisOlinske) Robert Morris: Ethan Morrison (@EthanMorrison26) UIC: ...
The 2021 Jimmy Lemke Fan Battle Royale, Part 1
May 02, 2021 18:56 - 45 minutes - 34.5 MBJimmy Lemke returns again to co-host his namesake event with Bob, talking with fans from all over the Horizon League once again to talk about the previous season, as well as prospects for next season. This year's participants: Cleveland State: Jon Durda(@pronkville08) Detroit Mercy: Rick Neaton (@rickneaton) Green Bay: Jim Sarow (@JimSarow) Oakland: Brian Nguyen (@kim.jong.skillz) Purdue Fort Wayne: Travis Olinske (@TravisOlinske) Robert Morris: Ethan Morrison (@EthanMorrison26) UIC: ...
Welcome Home, Matt Crenshaw
April 19, 2021 16:20 - 40 minutes - 31.4 MBFormer IUPUI player and assistant coach Matt Crenshaw returns to his alma mater to take over the men's basketball team, and Bob, Matt and John talk to him about his new role. They also talk about his time in the Navy and as a player, as well as his familiarity with Horizon League foes he's come across during his career. And, of course, they talked about his former coach, Ron Hunter and the impact he made on Crenshaw's career and IUPUI. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti...
Madness Made Simple with Sean Paul
April 18, 2021 19:14 - 47 minutes - 36.2 MBBob, Matt and John welcome Sean Paul, who has been busy on Making the Madness, as well as other venues, to discuss latest comings and goings in the Horizon League. This includes the recent hire of Matt Crenshaw as the next head coach of IUPUI, several key transfers into the conference, as well as one notable intraconference transfer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
You Say Goodbye...And We Say Hello (Featuring a Conversation with Maria Marchesano)
April 11, 2021 18:26 - 50 minutes - 37.8 MBBob, Matt and John welcome new Purdue Fort Wayne women's head coach Maria Marchesano to the podcast to talk about returning back to the Horizon League and, more specifically, her hometown of Fort Wayne. They also discuss the IUPUI men's and Wright State women's job openings, as well as the latest from the transfer portal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Bonus: A Conversation With Kyle Rechlicz
April 02, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this bonus episode, Bob and John talk with Milwaukee women's basketball head coach Kyle Rechlicz. The discuss, among other things, the first-round win in the WNIT, how next year is shaping up and the unique challenges that presented themselves this season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
#HLWBB Rising (Featuring a Conversation with Chris Kielsmeier)
March 28, 2021 16:49 - 46 minutes - 35 MBBob, Matt and John (with a new Twitter handle, @horizoneJohn) talk about the post-season success of the Horizon League's women's basketball teams, including Wright State's upset of Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament and Milwaukee's dominant win over Drake in the WNIT. Bob and Matt also have a conversation with Cleveland State's Chris Kielsmeier, whose team took the WBI crown. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
It's All Over But the Transfers
March 21, 2021 17:35 - 54 minutes - 41 MBWith Cleveland State's loss to Houston in the NCAA Tournament, the men's basketball season is over. Bob and Matt talk about the CSU exit and head coach's Dennis Gates' future. They also discuss the never-ending discussion about improving the conference's performance in the tourney, as well as the also never-ending announcements of players in the transfer portal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Welcome to March (And Transfer) Madness!
March 15, 2021 00:10 - 47 minutes - 35.2 MBJohn Parker and Alec Kwait fill in for Matt this episode, as they discuss Cleveland State making the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2009 and facing its first-round opponent, Houston. They also talk about the flurry of activity from Horizon League players entering the transfer portal, including some prominent names. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Sorting Out the Madness
March 07, 2021 18:21 - 59 minutes - 44.3 MBJimmy Lemke returns to the podcast, joining Bob, Matt, John Parker and Kyle Craven to try and wade through the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament, which could only be described as the craziest night of games in league history. They include the last-second Northern Kentucky win, Milwaukee's shocking OT upset of Wright State, Oakland's overtime victory versus Youngstown State, and the triple-OT triumph of Cleveland State over Purdue Fort Wayne. --- Send in a voice message: https...
The First Round's Done...But the Transfers Aren't
February 28, 2021 18:14 - 50 minutes - 38.2 MBFirst the first round of the Horizon League tournament over, Bob and Matt discuss the winners and losers, including Purdue Fort Wayne advancing against Green Bay. Also, with the Phoenix's season through, they also talk about a swath of Green Bay players entering the transfer portal, including its star, Amari Davis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Let the (Conference Tournament) Games Begin!
February 21, 2021 19:46 - 51 minutes - 40.4 MBThe Horizon League regular season has come to an end, and Dan Gliot from the Horizon League joins Bob, Matt and John to explain the ins and outs of the formula, seeding and the tourney format. Bob, Matt and John also talk about the last weekend of the regular season, including how any HL team has a shot at the tournament. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
A Conversation with Bill Wampler (And Much More!)
February 14, 2021 18:28 - 54 minutes - 41.4 MBWright State has pulled back into a first-place tie with Cleveland State, and Bob and Matt welcome ex-Raider Bill Wampler (@BillyWampler2) on the podcast to talk about his old team and their ongoing success. Bob and Matt also tackle the rest of the week in the Horizon League, which feature the exit of AJ Bramah from Robert Morris, Marcus Burk's offensive tear, and a rare stumble for Cleveland State. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Hit 'Em High
February 07, 2021 18:13 - 45 minutes - 34.6 MBWith the season winding down, Bob and Matt take a look at how the Horizon League is shaping up, with the top two teams (Cleveland State and Wright State), well-positioned for the highest seeds, while teams like Norther Kentucky and Detroit Mercy are getting hot at the right time to stake their claim on the first-round conference tournament byes. Plus, they also talk about the bizarre ending to CSU-Oakland on Saturday, Robert Morris' overtime whoas, and the return of Darius Quisenberry and ho...
The Formula
January 31, 2021 18:58 - 50 minutes - 37.4 MBJohn Parker fills in for Matt, and talks with Bob about the Horizon League's tournament format and the formula the conference will use for seeding. They also discussed what happened over the weekend, which will likely not make the HL's seeding calculations that much easier. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Who Are You?
January 24, 2021 18:26 - 52 minutes - 40.6 MBAs the second half of the conference schedule kicks off, Bob and Matt are still trying to make heads or tails of the identities of the teams within the Horizon League, as inconsistency has been a predominant theme from top to bottom. They also delve into what the format for the conference tournament may look like, specifically the reported incentive top four teams will receive, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Halfway Through...And Still Questions
January 17, 2021 20:12 - 46 minutes - 36.2 MBIt's the halfway point of the Horizon League schedule, and Bob and Matt talk about some of the surprises and disappointments throughout the conference. This includes Wright State's odd pattern of dominating one game and losing another for three weeks in a row, Youngstown State's continuing struggles, and the almost clockwork emergence of a logjam in the middle of the HL standings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
A View From the Top
January 10, 2021 18:34 - 47 minutes - 35.6 MBBob and Matt talk about Cleveland State's perfect start to the Horizon League schedule and what to look forward to from the Vikings moving forward. They also discuss Wright State's recent stumbles, which includes Youngstown State's upset of the Raiders on national television, as well as Oakland's woes against Green Bay and Milwaukee's strong showing against IUPUI. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Jordan Bernfield's Back!
January 04, 2021 20:47 - 47 minutes - 34.9 MBBob and Matt welcome back the Horizon League's play-by-play announcer, Jordan Bernfield (@jordanbernfield), to talk about the conference to this point and what to look forward to on the broadcasts. They also talk about the dynamic of calling games during the pandemic, along with the ever-shifting schedule. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
The More Things Change...
December 28, 2020 19:24 - 47 minutes - 36.2 MBWhile the Horizon League schedule remains in flux, thanks to COVID protocols, Bob and Matt have no shortage of things to talk about, including Detroit Mercy and Youngstown State's struggles, Cleveland State's strong early showing, and the first-ever conference wins for Robert Morris and Purdue Fort Wayne. Also, Bob details the changes coming to the 2021 Jimmy Lemke Fan Battle Royale. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Happy Holidays (And the Start of the Conference Schedule)!
December 21, 2020 20:22 - 49 minutes - 37.2 MBJohn Parker joins Bob and Matt to sort through the first weekend of conference games in the Horizon League, which includes last-minute schedule changes and the recent announcement from the NCAA allowing transfer waivers (with one big exception). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Cramming for Finals
December 14, 2020 01:20 - 52 minutes - 39.5 MBWith all but a couple of non-conference games left to play, Bob and Matt review the crush of contests played by Horizon League teams over the past week, They also discuss the upcoming conference slate and the potential roadblocks COVID presents. Finally, they announce the return of HoriZone Gamenight, the recap show taking place after every night of competition (not to be confused with the Horizon League's game night, which is not live and features student athletes playing actual games). --...
Whac-A-Mole Scheduling
December 06, 2020 18:08 - 49 minutes - 37.9 MBWith the Horizon League non-conference schedule still sorting itself out, Bob and Matt recap what did and did not happen this last week. Included is the debuts of Cleveland State and Wright State, the early-season success of UIC and Northern Kentucky, Detroit Mercy's strong showing against Michigan State, and the seemingly never-ending power-school buzzsaw Oakland is going through. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message
Starting the Season With Tony Paul
November 29, 2020 18:30 - 50 minutes - 38.5 MBTony Paul, the long-time writer with the Detroit News, joins Bob and Matt to kick off the first episode of the regular season. They talk about Oakland's early struggles and how the three-week layoff due to positive COVID tests have had an impact. Also, while Detroit Mercy had to cancel its opening set of games against Kentucky and Richmond, they talk about the advantage of more prep time, coupled with Noah Waterman's transfer waiver approval, will affect the Titans. --- Send in a voice m...
The 2020 Student Media Forum
November 22, 2020 18:18 - 46 minutes - 34.8 MBAs it's become tradition in run-up to basketball season, Bob and Matt welcome members of the student media to discuss their teams and, given the unusual circumstances that the pandemic has created, how they've adjusted. This year, student media from across the Horizon League include Anton Krieger from the Cauldron at Cleveland State, Matthew Dietz from Northern Kentucky's Northerner, and Austin Bechtold from the Colonial Sports Network at Robert Morris. --- Send in a voice message: https...
Horizon Boy Returns!
November 15, 2020 18:08 - 49 minutes - 38.3 MBBob and Matt welcome back the ubiquitous Horizon League handicapper Horizon Boy to the podcast. During this episode, they discuss the odds of potential game cancellations, due to COVID-19, as well as how he shapes up the conference standings in general. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horizonert/message