MEC This Week

MEC This Week

Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy will dive-in each week and talk with coaches, players, and administrators across the Mountain East Conference.

Episodes

February 17, 2023 46 mins
We are quickly approaching the Mountain East Conference (MEC) tournament at the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling.

Seeding races on the men's and women's sides are shaping up to be an interesting last few games.

The MEC also announced that it would move its conference baseball tournament to the GoMart Ballpark in Charleston.

Reid Amos, the MEC Commissioner, discussed yesterday's announcement and its meaning for the conference. What impact wi...
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Today will feature big-time games with important wins on the line.

Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy are back for another edition of MEC This Week. The two discuss the important matchups and storylines for the weekend.

Justin Caldwell, the Glenville State men's head basketball coach, stop by to discuss the Pioneers' impressive season so far. What has worked well for them? What has changed lately that was not working earlier this season...
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January 26, 2023 28 mins
This past weekend in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) had just about everything you could have asked for in both men's and women's hoops.

A few memorable moments last weekend included Wheeling University picking up the upset victory over West Liberty by hanging 114 points, the University of Charleston holding off West Virginia State, and the Notre Dame College (OH) women's team staying at arm's length.

Chris Richardson, the Wheelin...
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January 19, 2023 29 mins
We continue seeing huge performances within the Mountain East Conference this season.

Briggs Parris, a Fairmont State Falcon guard, joins the program and discusses his season thus far. What has this season been like for him? What did the 25-point win over West Liberty mean for Fairmont State last Saturday? How did he end up in Marion County?

Lauren Calhoun, a forward for the Wheeling Cardinals and the MEC Women's Player of the Week, ...
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January 12, 2023 30 mins
The first podcast of 2023 has arrived!

There is more stuff going on than we have time. This weekend should provide for an entertaining set of games, including the West Liberty vs Fairmont State matchup in Marion County.

Ben Howlett, West Liberty Hilltoppers men's head basketball coach, stop by to discuss his team's hot start to the season. What has he seen from a few of his new faces, including Stephen Cannady? What did he and his st...
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December 22, 2022 30 mins
Happy holidays from us to you! Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy are back one last time before we transition to 2023.

Daniel Mondragon, Davis & Elkins men's head basketball coach, stops by to discuss his team's 9-4 start. What has gone right for the Senators? What do they have to do differently heading into the second half of the season? Breland Walton, a Beckley-Woodrow Wilson product, returns into the rotation. How much of an im...
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December 19, 2022 39 mins
Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy return for the latest edition of MEC This Week!

They were joined by Todd May, Concord Mountain Lions men's head basketball coach, and Charles Marshall, West Virginia State women's head basketball coach.

Travis and Taylor also discussed the latest men's and women's news and notes.

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You can find the video version at wvmetronews.com.
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December 1, 2022 36 mins
The men's and women's basketball season is fully underway, with conference play providing exciting games and moments. Wrestling has also kicked off, and it should be an exciting season on the mats.

Dwaine Osborne, University of Charleston men's head basketball coach, joins the show. He discusses his team's slow start to the season, what the Golden Eagles need to clean up moving forward, rallying guys to get them back on track, and m...
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November 28, 2022 30 mins
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November 17, 2022 23 mins
Another busy week in the Mountain East Conference (MEC)! Volleyball, football, and soccer are all entering tournament play, and the MEC is well represented in those sports.

Karly Niesen, Wheeling Cardinals Junior Volleyball Setter, discusses Wheeling's success, what they are wanting to do well in the NCAA Division II Tournament, how she got to Wheeling, and more.

Nathan Moore, Notre Dame (OH) Falcons football leading tackler, talks a...
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November 10, 2022 22 mins
Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy are back with another edition of MEC This Week! Another busy show as there is a lot going on this weekend in the Mountain East Conference.

Mark Richmond, Notre Dame College (OH) men's head basketball coach, and his team made the short drive to Cleveland State the other day, and the Falcons upset the Vikings. It was the second time in four seasons that Notre Dame College had defeated Cleveland State. C...
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November 2, 2022 29 mins
Another busy week and weekend in the Mountain East Conference.

Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy were joined this week by Bryan Poore, West Virginia State men's head basketball coach, and Daniel Smee, University of Charleston head men's soccer coach.

Poore is entering his 24th season as the Yellow Jackets head coach. WVSU is coming off an impressive 24-8 season after starting its first 10 games 5-5. The Yellow Jackets return valuable p...
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October 26, 2022 29 mins
A lot of ground was covered in the latest episode of MEC This Week!

Sy Alli, Wheeling University running back, and Bryce Butler, West Liberty men's basketball junior guard, join the program.

Sy discusses his time with the Cardinals, being a part of our the inaugural recruiting classes, the relationship with Coach Brunney, the successful season they have had, and more.

Bryce talks about playing for Team USA in the FIBA Basketball 3v3 c...
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October 18, 2022 29 mins
The Mountain East Conference has turned into the wild, Wild West!

Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy discuss what happened from a week ago in MEC football, including the Concord 68-60 victory over UC.

Kim Stephens, Glenville State women's head basketball coach, and Jack Mangel, Concord senior quarterback, both stop by.

A lot of ground to cover. Make sure to subscribe to keep up with everything going on the podcast.

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October 14, 2022 25 mins
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October 5, 2022 32 mins
The Mountain East Conference athletic fall calendar is closing in on the mid-way point this year. Lots of entertaining and physical games, but there have been a few impressive teams across the fall landscape.

Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy chat with Zac Bruney, Wheeling Cardinals head football coach, and Kris Kern, West Virginia State women's head volleyball coach, on this week's episode.

The Wheeling Cardinals are off to a 4-1 star...
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September 28, 2022 29 mins
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September 21, 2022 37 mins
There are multiple Concord University connections in the latest episode of MEC This Week.

Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy chat with Dave Walker, Concord Mountain Lions head football coach, and Nick Bias, University of Charleston cross country and track & field head coach, who is also a Concord alum.

Walker previews the Concord versus Frostburg State showdown this weekend, former Martinsburg standout Jarod Bowie, what has to happen on...
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September 14, 2022 27 mins
Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy are back to bring you another episode of MEC This Week!

Quinn Sanders, University of Charleston head football coach, and Shon Stephens, West Liberty defensive back, join the program.

The guys talked with Coach Sanders about the 4 overtime game last Thursday against Fairmont State, the growth of this year's team, what he is learning so far as their head coach, and more.

The guys talked with Shon about hi...
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September 6, 2022 34 mins
Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy are back for the second episode of MEC This Week.

Eric Wagoner, Frostburg State Head Football Coach, and Jeff Miller, Glenville State quarterback, join the program.

Another football heavy podcast on this edition of MEC This Week.
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