Keys to the Game

Keys to the Game 4-1-24

April 01, 2024 13:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MB

Join hosts Nick Brown and Anthony Smith Jr. as they sit down with Coach Wellenhoffer, Associate Head Coach of your Emory & Henry Wasps, to talk about the upcoming Spring Football game taking place this Saturday April 6th at 1 p.m.

Keys to the Game 11-13-23

November 13, 2023 22:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

The Wasps closed out their 2023 season against the 8th ranked Saints of Limestone. It was an exciting game that saw the Wasps give the playoff hopeful Saints everything they could. Listen in as Coach Newsome sits with Gary Lester and talks about playing such a talented team in the Limestone Saints. This is also Keys to the Game's final airing for the 2023 season, we hope you will join us in the Spring as we will bring you an inside look at the Wasps 2024 Spring Practice.

Keys to the Game 11-6-23

November 06, 2023 22:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

The Wasps returned home for a two game home stand to finish out the season this week as they took on the Flying Fleet of Erskine College. It was a big win for the Wasps as they brought their record to 5-5. It sets up a rematch with a tough Limestone team looking to make the playoffs for a second straight year. Hear what Coach Newsome has to offer on the big win and what it will take for the Wasps to finish the year with a winning season.

Keys to the Game 10-23-23

October 23, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

It was a Smoky Mountain Reunion as the Tusculum Pioneers made their first trip back to Emory & Henry since 1950. The Pioneers dropped football after the 1950 season when their last visit to Emory resulted in a 47-0 loss. Fast forward to 2023, and the Wasps hang another loss on the Pioneers in a 27-24 overtime thriller. Listen in as Coach Newsome gives all the inside details and talks about a winning season that is within reach for the Wasps.

Keys to the Game 10-16-23

October 16, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

It was Homecoming at Emory & Henry College, and there were thousands of alumni and fans on campus as the Wasps took on the division leading Lions of Mars Hill. It was a defensive battle and in the end the Lions prevailed with a 24-14 win over the Wasps. Listen in as Coach Newsome talks about the team's defensive performance and what to expect next week as the Pioneers from Tusculum visit Emory & Henry for the first time since the Smoky Mountain Conference days of the 1940's.

Keys to the Game 10-9-23

October 09, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

The sixth edition of the Southwest Virginia Bowl saw the Wasps move their advantage to 5-1 over their rivals from Clinch Valley, UVA Wise Cavaliers, with a score of 41-24. The special teams unit for the Wasps supplied enough firepower to carry the Wasps to their third victory of the season and snap a three game skid. Find out how Coach Newsome views the victory, and get his take on the Lions of Mars Hill who the Wasps will host this Saturday for Homecoming.

Keys to the Game 10-2-23

October 02, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

The Wasps traveled to Salisbury, North Carolina this past weekend in search of their first conference win against the Catawba Indians. Going into halftime with the lead, the Wasps eventually fell to the Catawba Indians with a final score of 30-13. Enduring a tough three game slide, Coach Newsome tells how the team will get back in the win column at the Southwest Virginia Bowl against UVA Wise this upcoming weekend.

Keys to the Game 9-25-23

September 25, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

The Wasps' home opener did not turn out as planned as the Wasps fell to the SAC pre-season favorites, Bulldogs of Wingate University, 31-10. Coach Newsome will talk about this loss and how the team is dealing with two straight losses from two of the conferences perennial powerhouses. Host, Gary Lester and Coach Newsome will also preview the Wasps' trip to Salisbury, NC where they will take on the Catawba Indians on Saturday at 6pm.

Keys to the Game 9-18-23

September 18, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

The Wasps lose a heartbreaker as they begin conference play against the Newberry Wolves. In the 25-23 loss, the Wasps enter the record book for longest game in Division II football history taking the game to eight overtimes. Listen in as Coach Newsome details the thrilling moments of the game and gives and inside look at what it's like to play and coach in such an epic game.

Keys to the Game 9-11-23

September 11, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

The Wasps improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2018 this past weekend. It was their second win in West Virginia as they beat Big Blue of Bluefield State 37-14. Coach Newsome will provide his take on the victory, what it was like playing through two weather delays and a Wasps' Defense that keeps scoring points. Host, Gary Lester and Coach Newsome will also take a look at the Wasps' upcoming game against defending SAC Champion, the Wolves of Newberry College. It will be a Saturday night sh...

Keys to the Game 9-4-23

September 04, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

The Wasps open up the season with a 56-10 blowout win against Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. Quarterback, Charles Mutter grabs South Atlantic Conference Offensive Honors for the week; while the Wasps' defense holds a nationally ranked offense to just 10 points. Join Gary Lester and Coach Newsome as they give the inside scoop on Keys to the Game!

Keys to the Game 8-28-23

August 28, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

It's a special edition of Keys to the Game, as we welcome Emory & Henry's Play-by-play announcer Josh Floyd to the studio. Coach Newsome will put a wrap on the pre-season, and then we will preview the season opener with the Mountain Lions of Concord University this Saturday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock.

Keys to the Game 8-21-23

August 20, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Pre-Season Practice is coming to a close, and the Wasps will be turning their attention to the season opener with Concord University soon. Tonight Keys to the Game will be reviewing Coach Newsome's analysis of the Pre-Season, and give us a look at how much hay is in the barn. Hope you enjoy our second show of the season.

Keys to the Game 8-14-23

August 14, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Tonight, Keys to the game returns for its 9th season. Join host Gary Lester and Head Football Coach Curt Newsome as they cover the Wasps' offseason, new recruits & transfers and the all important pre-season. It is an inside look at Wasps Football you do not want to miss.

Keys to the Game 4-10-23

April 10, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Tonight on Keys to the Game, catch Coach Newsome's preview of the 2023 Spring Game taking place on Saturday April 15th. We'll also continue our journey through the rest of the 2023 Season, and discuss recruiting activities following Spring Practice. Go Wasps!

Keys to the Game 4-3-23

April 05, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Join Head Football Coach Curt Newsome and host Gary Lester for the second Spring episode of Keys to the Game. The show features updates to Wasps Recruiting, a preview of the 2023 gridiron schedule and a brief look at Spring Practice. It's an inside look at Wasps Football.

Keys to the Game 3-27-23

March 27, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Keys to the Game returns to WEHC with a special Spring Edition. Join Gary Lester and Coach Newsome as they take an inside look at the 2023 Recruiting Class, Coaching Staff changes and Spring Practice.

Keys to the Game 11-21-22

November 21, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 68.8 MB

Join Coach Newsome and me, Gary Lester as we put a final wrap on the season, and take a look forward to the remaining playoff picture, dig into the recruiting process, the scheduling of visits and offers to prospective players. Finally, we'll discuss the off-season calendar including spring practice and summer workouts. Join us.

Keys to the Game 11-14-22 Wasps' season wrap-up

November 15, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 68.5 MB

The Wasps ended their season this past Saturday in Gaffney, SC as they went down in defeat to Limestone University. Coach Newsome discusses the game and reflects on Emory and Henry's first season in the SAC and in DII football. Listen in as we close out another season of Keys to the Game.

Keys to the Game 11-7-22

November 10, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MB

The Wasps make their first trip to The Palmetto State a success as they down the Flying Fleet of Erskine College 32-0. Catch Coach Newsome's analysis of the victory, and his view of their return trip to South Carolina as they take on the Saints of Limestone University to end the season.

Keys to the Game 10-31-22

November 02, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 67.1 MB

The Wasps met an old rival for the first time since 1975 this past Saturday as they welcomed the Eagles of Carson-Newman back to Fred Selfe Stadium. Listen in as Coach Newsome discusses the game, its highlights, and the final outcome. Also, Coach Newsome gives us a brief look at the Flying Fleet from Erskine College as the Wasps prepare to travel to Greenwood, SC for 4:00 o'clock kickoff on 11/5/22.

Keys to the Game 10-24-22

October 24, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Tusculum University continue the Wasps woes, as they handed E&H their second lost in a row 35-9. Coach Newsome will discuss what happened in the 2nd half, as the Wasps entered half-time only down 7-3. Join Coach and I we take an inside look at E&H Football.

Keys to the Game 10-17-22

October 17, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

The Wasps suffered their worst loss of the season at the hands of Mars Hill University this past week, falling 49-14. Join Coach Newsome and I as we take a look inside the game, and examine the Wasps performance. Also, we will briefly look at the upcoming game with Tusculum, as the Wasps travel to Greeneville, TN this weekend.

Keys to the Game 10-10-22

October 10, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

The Wasps now have a three game winning streak after winning The Southwest Virginia Bowl this past Saturday. Take a listen as Coach Newsome and I breakdown the game with Wise, and then take a look at the upcoming game against Mars Hill.

Keys to the Game 10-3-22

October 06, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MB

The Emory & Henry Wasps continued their of DII victories this past week as they welcomed the Catawba Indians back to Fred Selfe Stadium. Coach Newsome discusses the Xs and Os of the game as the Wasps dominate Catawba in the 2nd half, and record a 38-23 victory. Give it a listen.

Keys to the Game 9-26-22

September 26, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

The Emory & Henry Wasps take down the Wingate Bulldogs on the road in another exciting Overtime game. Take a listen as Coach Newsome gives E&H fans an inside look at the game, and how the Wasps pull off the stunning upset for their first DII football victory.

Keys to the Game 9-19-22

September 19, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

The Wasps fell to Nationally ranked Newberry College in double overtime, and it was a thriller. Coach Newsome talks about how hard the team played, and his pride in these Wasps. Listen in as we take an inside look at the 26-23 OT classic against the Wolves of Newberry.

Keys to the Game 9-12-22

September 15, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

The Wasps notch their first victory of the season against Bluefield University. Join Coach Newsome and Gary Lester as they break down the key moments of the win. Then listen in as Coach talks about taking on the 13th ranked Wolves of Newberry College, as the Wasps prepare for their first ever SAC conference game.

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