The guys give out mid-term grades for the boys' basketball teams in the 58th District for Lawrence County, Betsy Layne, Prestonsburg and Floyd Central. Also, Prestonsburg is searching for a new head football coach. Who are some possible candidates ..read more

Two takeaways from the CFP and Bowl season: the committee got it right and something has to be done to stop early opt-outs. The key is moving the date for the opening of the transfer portal. High School Basketball scene in the 15th region is as even as it's ever been in years on the boys' side as we're at the halfway point of the season ..read more

It's Sports Festivus and time to air out your sports grievances... Also, Santa told the guys what the basketball coaches at Betsy Layne, Floyd Central and Prestonsburg have asked for this Christmas. Merry Christmas from the Sound Off on Sports Podcast ..read more

The KHSAA all-time leading scorer in boys' basketball Travis Perry of Lyon County is coming to the home of the player who's record he shattered - "King" Kelly Coleman. Perry and Lyon County are traveling across time zones and over 300 miles to play in historic Wayland Gym this Saturday and the guys discuss why fans need to appreciate Perry for his talent and ability rather than compare him to Coleman. Also, a different take on the Pikeville 85-point win over East Ridge girls last week than you'll hear anywhere else ..read more

Why are there so many fleeting hearts over Florida State football being pushed out of the College Football Playoff? When it comes to college football, always follow the dollars. We've had a week to digest the failed escape plan of Mark Stoops. How do you feel now that Kentucky has a chance to beat a big-name program in a bowl game? The guys also touch on the opening week of 15th region high school basketball ..read more

Our Sound Off on Sports Podcast guys visited Floyd Central High School to preview the upcoming Boys Basketball season. Head coach Alan Joe Moore is excited to see his team take the next step up to not only compete, but challenge for the 58th District crown and get the Jaguars back in the regional tournament for the first time in 3 seasons. Moore touches on new additions to the team and how the one-time hold rule will shape the Jaguars over the next few seasons, hopefully to build the foundation of the 5th-year program. The guys also talked to several of the players to get their reactions to su ..read more

This week, Josh takes us back to September 9th, 1994 for a district contest between South Floyd and Phelps, played at old McCoy Field in Phelps. This was a 2OT thriller, decided by the most unsuspected scoring play, given each team's history, sending the Hornets to a win.  ..read more

This weeks Floyd County Football Flashback takes us back to the first winning season for Betsy Layne Bobcats football, 1986. That season, the Bobcats set a school record that still stands today. Don't forget, WMDJ will have coverage of Betsy Layne's home opener with East Ridge on Friday night, September 2nd.  ..read more

Byron and Jamey discuss the concept of "playing the jersey" when an up-and-coming opponent faces the mystique of a traditional program. Why is it so hard for teams that are currently having great seasons to overcome bias in the media and with fans? Kentucky Wildcats facing bias after defeating Georgia. Also, the "tale of two bobbleheads" story...Urban Meyer and Blake Snell. And which will happen first? Bengals win a Super Bowl or the Reds win a World Series? Kentucky Football win the SEC East or Kentucky Basketball win a national championship? The guys also go over Betsy Layne's search for R-E ..read more

Plenty of high school football talk along with the biggest reason behind successful programs. Instead of debuting a Top 10 list, the guys decided to rank teams based on "trends." Also should a couple of the guys jump on the diet shot craze? The guys dissect last week's Floyd Central loss to Paintsville and Prestonsburg's come from behind win against Betsy Layne. Will the Blackcats and Bobcats roll this week? Can the Jaguars pick up their first home win since 2019 against Perry Central? Reading the tea leaves of the 2022 high school football season.  ..read more