The Transition

Send us Fan MailHello and welcome back! Today, we focus on the tail end of Smitty’s incredible run as head coach of St. John's basketball and welcome the only other person to occupy the coach’s office since 1964 Head Coach Pat McKenzie. Which ties directly to the very first episode of this podcast. Some of this might sound familiar, but this time with some fresh perspective from longtime voice of Johnnie football and basketball -- Mark Lewandowski -- who had a front row seat to the changing of the guard. Not much more to say that won’t be said shortly so let’s get to it. Thanks to the guys for taking the time! ...Thanks to WJON and Townsquare Media for access to their archives for this episode. Support for benchwarmers media productions provided by:- Sixth Man Enterprises- The Sexton Family Foundation- Bobbi and John Augustine- Maggie and Marty McCaslin- Steve Cummings at Nova Group- Matt Johnson- Rick DesLauriers- Sue and Jim Bowe- John Schultz Thank you to everyone who helps make our projects possible.Are you a member of the Johnnie Basketball Alumni Association? You should be! Sign up right now to join the Johnnie Basketball Nation and connect with teammates and friends, flip through old photos, even listen to episodes of the podcast. Founded and managed by SJU basketball alumni and friends, the Johnnie Basketball Alumni Association exists to foster the already formidable Johnnie Basketball Nation. Go to johnniebasketballalumni.org to see what it's all about.We have a new website! Check it out here: benchwarmersmedia.orgTake a look through the record books, watch live games and stay up-to-date on all Johnnies sports action at gojohnnies.com."No Place I’d Rather Be" is a Benchwarmers Media production in association with Nine Pines Podcasts.