The Whistleblowers podcast
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News & Observer sports columnist Luke DeCock and longtime NCAA referee John Clougherty discuss the complex and controversial world of officiating.
The Whistleblowers podcast
2y ago
It's been 10 months since our last episode, so just a brief update from John and Luke on where we've been and how long The Whistleblowers will be on hiatus. We'll have a new conversation coming to the N&O's ACC Now podcast next week ..read more
The Whistleblowers podcast
3y ago
In Episode 4 of The Whistleblowers, a News & Observer podcast, Luke DeCock and John Clougherty discuss officials' workloads, including games John worked that he probably shouldn't have, and two memorable Final Four encounters with current Wake Forest coach Danny Manning ..read more
The Whistleblowers podcast
3y ago
In Episode 3 of The Whistleblowers, a News & Observer podcast, Luke DeCock and John Clougherty discuss the blown call at the end of the N.C. State-Wake Forest game, dealing with officials' errors and the 1985 Villanova-Georgetown game ..read more
The Whistleblowers podcast
3y ago
Episode 2 of The Whistleblowers, a News & Observer podcast, features host Luke DeCock and former ACC head of officiating John Clougherty discussing the havoc of winter travel, accountability and transparency and the time John T'd up Mike Krzyzewski ..read more
The Whistleblowers podcast
3y ago
Episode 1 of The Whistleblowers, a News & Observer podcast, features host Luke DeCock and former ACC head of officiating John Clougherty discussing the block/charge conundrum, Grayson Allen's serial tripping and the most famous foul ever called in an NCAA championship game ..read more
The Whistleblowers podcast
3y ago
*THE EMERGENCY WHISTLEBLOWERS* In the wake of six officials being sent home from the NCAA tournament, John and Luke reunite to discuss the impact of their departure on the tournament, officiating during the pandemic and answer a few listener questions ..read more
The Whistleblowers podcast
3y ago
John and Luke are joined by the McGee family -- Jerry, Ryan and Sam -- to talk about their new book, Sidelines and Bloodlines. And with college basketball's return imminent, we discuss the intricacies of officiating in a COVID environment. Send any questions to ldecock@newsobserver.com and leave a review if you enjoy the podcast ..read more
The Whistleblowers podcast
3y ago
Longtime listener Ken Pomeroy joins The Whistleblowers to discuss his referee ratings at kenpom.com and John offers some advice for getting into officiating, in any sport, in the 28th episode of The Whistleblowers. As always, send questions and comments to ldecock@newsobserver.com and leave a review if you enjoy the podcast ..read more
The Whistleblowers podcast
3y ago
After a few (unexpected) months off, The Whistleblowers returns with a special (appropriately distanced) coronavirus edition in Episode 27, including the SEC hiring Mike Eades and college officials who tested positive for COVID-19. We'll be doing more podcasts over the extended offseason, so send questions and comments to ldecock@newsobserver.com ..read more
The Whistleblowers podcast
3y ago
Listener-submitted questions dominate the first 45 minutes or so of the 26th episode of The Whistleblowers, including notes from a Federal judge, how to deal with abusive fans, what plays qualify for late-game replays and the concept of a coach's challenge. Got questions? ldecock@newsobserver.com or @LukeDeCock, we'll get to 'em ..read more