Ep. 52: Jim Louk, stories from 40+ years of USF Baseball and Athletics

In this episode, Matt and Adam catch up with USF legend Jim Louk. Since 1983, he’s been the voice of USF Athletics calling basketball, baseball, football games, and more on radio and TV. The guys ask Jim about his observations and memories from calling over 40 years of USF Baseball and other Bulls sports:0:00 - Intro1:10 - Welcoming Jim to the show4:49 - MLB Bulls that Jim called college games for5:20 - Ross Gload as a Bull, 10 year MLB vet7:56 - Scott Hemond as a Bull, 7 year MLB vet9:17 - legendary USF coaches Eddie Cardieri and Robin Roberts13:40 - why he’s grateful for a certain Shane McClanahan moment14:30 - the nastiest pitcher he saw in 40+ years of calling USF games16:49 - Jim’s most memorable USF athletics moments 17:27 - Drew Brutcher’s Super-Regional game tying home run20:47 - USF Men’s basketball memories27:15 - USF Football memories and Lee Roy Selmon39:48 - how Jim came to USF and stayed here for 40+ years47:12 - the buzz around USF Athletics heading into 2024-2025Hosts:Adam Cartwright (@Adam12James)Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) Guest:Jim Louk (@USFJimLouk)If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).