Ep. 1: Rivalry Week with Matt Bayly

In the first episode of In the Lair, our student-athletes sit down with Matt Bayly, the Associate Director of Athletics for Holistic Wellness & Performance and the Director of Sports Medicine. We cover the long history of the Lafayette-Lehigh rivalry football game that will be played for the 160th time this Saturday, November 22nd. Matt recalls some of his favorite rivalry week traditions that he has seen over his 34 years at Lafayette.  Also discussed is the many communities of alumni, student-athletes, and faculty/staff that this game connects. Additionally, Matt sheds light on the increasing demands and specialization of athletics on student-athletes and the resulting health consequences. Finally, the entire group shares what makes Lafayette such a unique college campus that keeps alumni coming back to visit year after year.  Visit the website for the Bring the Roar Campaign, if you would like to make a donation to the leopard community in this week-long challenge.  Let us know in the comments what topics you would like to hear about in the future! Follow @leopardspotlight on Instagram Follow @goleopards on Instagram Visit goleopards.com for news on Lafayette College Athletics  Hosts: Meghan Inglis, Easton Brenner, and Maura Timoney