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The Rock Pile
by Rocky Corigliano
I will interview different individuals from athletes, coaches, business owners, educators, etc. I will take a deep dive into their journey and let them tell their story and how they overcame obstacles that helped lead to success.
Episodes
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🏈 Inside Colgate Football with Head Coach Curt Fitzpatrick
Colgate Football is building momentum, and Head Coach Curt Fitzpatrick joins the show to talk about the direction of the Raiders and the continued growth of the program. Coming off a big win over Cornell, Coach Fitzpatrick discusses what he's seeing from his team, how the program has developed…
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🎙️ Championship Mindset: Oneida's Alexis DeGroat & RFA's Rachel O'Rourke
This week on Mohawk Valley Sportswatch, we welcome two outstanding local athletes who are making headlines across Section 3 and New York State! First, we'll be joined by Oneida four-sport standout Alexis DeGroat, fresh off helping lead the Express to a Section 3 Flag Football Championship and a...
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Final Four Run & 100 Hits: RFA Stars Shine 🌟
This week on the Mohawk Valley Sportswatch, we welcome two outstanding RFA athletes who are making major impacts both on and off the field! 🔥🥍🥎 First, RFA softball standout Kenidee Campbell joins the show to talk about: 🏆 Winning a Section III Championship 💯 Recording hit number 100 🎓…
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WOLVERINES DAILY - EVERTHING MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
🔒 Segment 1: John Henry Daley Ready to DOMINATE Michigan may have landed a game-changer in Utah transfer John Henry Daley. After recovering from an Achilles injury, he’s trending toward a full return—and might be in the best shape of his life. 💪 11.5 sacks & 17.5 TFL in just 11 games 🔥…
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WOLVERINES DAILY - EVERYTHING MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
Summary An in-depth analysis of Michigan Wolverines spring football practice, focusing on player development, recruiting, and team strategy for the upcoming season. Keywords Michigan Wolverines, spring football, recruiting, player development, college football strategy Key Topics Player…
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WOLVERINES DAILY - EVERYTHING MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
Summary This episode covers Michigan's recent recruiting momentum, key player developments, and their path to college football success, including insights into coaching, player development, and team analytics. Keywords Michigan football, recruiting, Bryce Underwood, Coy Detmer, college football,...
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WOLVERINES DAILY - EVERYTHING MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
Summary This episode features an in-depth analysis of Michigan football's upcoming season, focusing on Bryce Underwood's development, offensive line improvements, recruiting strategies, and March Madness predictions. Keywords Michigan football, Bryce Underwood, offensive line, recruiting, March...
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WOLVERINES DAILY - EVERYTHING MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
Summary This episode explores Michigan football's recent culture shift under new coach Kyle Whittingham, emphasizing discipline, accountability, and a focus on building a winning foundation. It also highlights standout players like Savion Hiter and discusses Michigan basketball's coaching…
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WOLVERINES DAILY - EVERYTHING MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
Summary An in-depth analysis of Michigan football's recent organizational changes, recruiting strategies, and future outlook, featuring insights into new hires and their potential impact. Keywords Michigan football, recruiting, NFL scouting, organizational change, college football strategy Key...
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Wolverine Daily - Everything Michigan Football
Summary An in-depth look at Michigan football's legacy, coaching impact, recruiting strategies, and season outlook, including key figures like Jerry Hanlon and upcoming recruits. Keywords Michigan football, coaching legacy, recruiting, college football, Big Ten, Ohio State rivalry, team strategy,...
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Wolverines Daily - Everything Michigan Football
Summary This episode covers Michigan football's recent developments, including mental health awareness, coaching staff updates, standout pro day performances, and recent team victories. It emphasizes character, growth, and strategic moves within the program. Keywords Michigan football, mental...
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WOLVERINES DAILY - EVERYTHING MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
This episode covers Michigan football's strategic hires, recruiting momentum, and upcoming schedule challenges. Coach Rocky Corigliano breaks down the impact of new staff, key recruits, and game plans for a successful season. keywords Michigan football, recruiting, coaching hires, defense…
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Sunday Sports Spotlight: Whitesboro Hockey & Local Coaches Roundtable
Join us this Sunday from 9–10 AM for another exciting hour of local sports on the Mohawk Valley Sportswatch! This week’s show will spotlight the February Rock Pile Team of the Month — the Whitesboro Boys Ice Hockey Team. We’ll talk about their outstanding season, the culture of the program, and...
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The Hidden Truth About Playing Time Coaches and Parents Need to Hear
🔥 HOT NEW EPISODE RELEASE — Real Talk with Coach Little C 🔥 Playing time in youth sports can be one of the toughest conversations for athletes, parents, and coaches — but it’s also one of the biggest opportunities for growth. In this powerful new episode, Coach Little C discusses the realities...
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Chargers Coaching Changes
The Los Angeles Chargers are elevating their game with bold coaching moves that could redefine their season—and challenge the entire AFC West. If you're a football fanatic craving insights into how strategic staff changes can unlock team potential, this episode is your playbook. Coach Rocky C...
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Respecting Referees: A Call to Action in Youth Sports
In this conversation, Coach Little C discusses the critical role referees play in youth sports and the negative impact of adult behavior on the sporting environment. He emphasizes the need for respect towards officials, the importance of setting a good example for children, and the consequences…
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Winning Ways: Oriskany Basketball and RFA Bowling Take Center Stage
This week on Mohawk Valley Sportswatch, Coach C is joined by two standout guests representing excellence from the court to the lanes. First up, Oriskany Boys Basketball Head Coach Marc Smith stops by as his Sky Hawks continue an impressive season with a 15–2 record. Coach Smith breaks down what’s...
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Building a Winning Culture in Basketball - Notre Dame Lady Jugglers
Summary In this episode of the Rock Pile podcast, Coach John Snyder discusses the success of the Lady Jugglers basketball team, focusing on their strong start to the season, the importance of non-conference scheduling, and the team's chemistry and unselfishness. He emphasizes the need for...
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Rehab, Resilience & Record Seasons: Baseball and Volleyball take Centerstage in the Mohawk Valley
The conversation covers various aspects of local sports, focusing on the journey of athlete Tyler Schoff as he transitions from AA to AAA baseball, his experiences with injury and recovery, and the importance of community support. Additionally, it highlights the success of the New Hartford...
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The Value of Tough Coaching
The value of tough coaching is explored, highlighting the benefits of accountability, mental toughness, adversity, standards, belief, and growth outside comfort zones. The importance of interpreting tough coaching carefully is emphasized. Takeaways Accountability builds discipline Tough coaching...
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The Rise of Miami and Indiana: A National Championship Preview
🏈 Get ready for an epic showdown! Dive into the Miami-Indiana College Football National Championship with Coach Little C as he breaks down the thrilling storylines, key players, and strategic insights. Will Miami's home advantage at Hard Rock Stadium be the game-changer, or will Indiana's...
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College Football Rewind | Semifinal Breakdown: Miami vs Ole Miss & Indiana vs Oregon
In this episode of College Football Rewind, Rocky Corigliano breaks down the upcoming semifinal matchups in college football, focusing on Miami vs. Ole Miss and Indiana vs. Oregon. He discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each team, key players to watch, and the strategies that could lead to...
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Bucket List Achievements: Celebrating Ella Trinkaus and Haylee Bostwick Scoring Feats
Summary In this episode of the Mohawk Valley Sports Watch, host Rocky Corigliano interviews standout local basketball players Ella Trinkaus and Haylee Bostwick. Ella shares her journey to surpassing 2,000 career points, reflecting on her growth and the support from her team and family. Haylee...
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Coach Little C's Rock Pile Playoff Special: Miami - Ohio State on NYE, Plus a New Year's Day Blockbuster
Send us a text Coach Little C is back and the stakes couldn’t be higher! In this special New Year’s edition of The Rock Pile, Coach breaks down every College Football Playoff showdown — from Miami vs. Ohio State on New Year’s Eve to a jam-packed New Year’s Day slate featuring Oregon vs. Texas…
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Local Roots, National Stage: Coach Kevin Cahill on Lehigh's Title & FCS Playoff Push
Send us a text This week on The Rock Pile Podcast, we’re joined by Lehigh Head Football Coach Kevin Cahill for an in-depth conversation following another historic season for Mountain Hawk football. Coach Cahill and I recap the 2025 season, highlighted by back-to-back Patriot League Championships...
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Coaching Chaos, Bracket Debates, And Bold Picks
Send us a text A bruising week for Michigan meets a hard look at the playoff bracket, as we weigh coaching candidates, culture resets, and which matchups really matter. Indiana’s rise, Ohio State’s red zone problem, and Georgia’s dominance set the stakes for a volatile first round. • Sherrone…
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College Football Unfiltered
Send us a text A coaching carousel this wild doesn’t just reshuffle jobs—it rewrites the map. We open with James Franklin landing at Virginia Tech and why that fit screams culture, patience, and regional recruiting leverage, then ask the uncomfortable Penn State questions: expectations, NIL...
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Closing the Book: Utica's Season Reflections, Rowan Game & Final Picks
Send us a text We look back on an 8-win season, a home ECAC berth, and a narrow loss that sharpened our edge for next year. We share what we learned, who set records, and how the culture turned joy and grit into momentum for 2026. • Rowan bowl game swings and missed chances • Defensive…
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Building Champions: Notre Dame's Repeat Success & Colgate's New Era Under Curt Fitzatrick
Send us a text We scan a packed weekend slate, then sit down with Notre Dame coach John Snyder on carrying a target into a new season and Colgate’s Kurt Fitzpatrick on rebuilding through culture, tough schedules, and leadership when injuries hit. Local stories, big lessons, clear takeaways. •...
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Utica vs Rowan: Bowl Bound Grit
Send us a text A gritty road win in a storm sets up a home ECAC bowl against Rowan, as we break down adjustments, celebrate seniors, and lay out the plan for another statement game. We revisit special teams swings, O-line excellence, and the identity that carried us through November. • bus…
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Title Runs & Frozen Goals: Coach Welter and Coach Heenan Headline This Week's Mohawk Valley Sportswatch
Send us a text We celebrate a packed weekend across the Mohawk Valley, from Utica’s postseason hopes and Section 3 football titles to a frank conversation with Utica men’s hockey coach Gary Heenan and a culture masterclass from RFA field hockey coach McKenzie Welter. The throughline is identity...
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Defense, Records, And Playoff Math In The Empire 8
Send us a text We break down a dominant win over Hartwick, then map the path to a playoff berth through Brockport with clear keys: turnovers, field position, and discipline. We share program stories that show why this team believes it can travel, execute, and be a tough out in November. •…
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How Two Mohawk Valley Powers Punched Tickets To The Carrier Dome
Send us a text Two Section III mainstays punch their tickets to the Carrier Dome as Syracuse football faces hard truths about depth, development, and adaptation. We celebrate local wins, dig into program-building, and hear how coaches turn practice into confidence under pressure. • Section III...
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Home-Field Grit And Playoff Hopes
Send us a text We dig into a statement win over St. John Fisher, celebrate a defense that stifles the run and kills third downs, and explain how our offense controls games with protection, tempo, and the Raven package. We preview Hartwick, honor veterans and seniors, and lay out the path to more...
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Utica Rolls, Fisher Looms
Send us a text We break down a fast, physical win over Alfred, the balance that unlocked our red-zone efficiency, and how we plan to bottle up Fisher’s dual-threat attack. Community day, Challengers, and PPMD remind us why our stadium feels big-time every Saturday. • fast start after the bye and...
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Inside Utica Football: Run Game Identity, Defensive Grit, And An Alfred Road Test
Send us a text We break down a gritty win over SUNY Morrisville, how the Raven package jump-starts the run game, and why our defense and special teams closed the door late. After a needed bye, we scout Alfred, preview a tough Empire Eight stretch, and make national picks. • physical Morrisville...
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Closing the Gap: Utica vs. Cortland, Lessons Learned
Send us a text We break down a narrow loss to Cortland, why the game felt different than past years, and how we’ll fix red-zone execution and run-game balance before hosting Morrisville. Leadership, development, and NPI realities shape our path as we push for momentum heading into the bye. • key...
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Inside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise Faggiano
Send us a text A charged homecoming turns into a statement win as special teams swing the game early, the defense swarms to the ball, and the offense cashes in before we turn fully to a ranked road test at Cortland. We share what’s in the “sauce”: execution, middle-eight mastery, and playing…
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Inside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise Faggiano
Send us a text Coach Blaise Faggiano reflects on Utica's tough 21-17 loss to Hobart and how they're using it as motivation heading into their Empire 8 conference opener against Alfred State. The Pioneers are focused on bouncing back for homecoming weekend after a strong non-conference performance...
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Inside Utica University Football Podcast Episode #3
Send us a text We break down Utica University Football's impressive 41-14 victory over RPI in the emotional Believe Bowl, highlighting both the pregame tributes and dominant on-field performance that has the Pioneers off to a 2-0 start. • Quarterback Tyler Szalkowski continues his exceptional…
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Inside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise Faggiano, Episode #2
Send us a text Coach Faggiano reflects on Utica University's impressive road victory against Washington & Jefferson in their season opener, highlighting quarterback Tyler Szalkowaski's record-breaking 528-yard passing performance and the team's exceptional character both on and off the field. •...
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Inside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise Faggiano
Send us a text Coach Blaise Faggiano reflects on his journey as the longest-tenured football coach in New York State and the evolution of Utica University's program. He shares insights about team leadership, the upcoming season, and the special traditions that make Utica football unique. •…
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Rams, Mountain Hawks & NY Mills Pride: A Patriot League Football Special
Send us a text Coach Joe Conlin discusses Fordham football's upcoming season and their preparation to bounce back from last year's challenges. He shares insights about key players, position strengths, and the team's strategy for improvement in an increasingly competitive Patriot League. •...
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Cleared for Takeoff: A Deep Dive into Navy Sports
Send us a text In this episode of the Beyond the Game podcast, we connect with Karl Darden, a US Naval Academy graduate, 20-year veteran, former helicopter pilot, and dedicated Navy sports podcaster. • Naval Academy graduate (Class of '84) with 9 years active duty as a helicopter pilot and 11…
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Mute the Noise: ESPN's Tony Reali on Life, Sports & Speaking Up !
Send us a text Tony Reali brings listeners behind the scenes of his remarkable 23-year journey at ESPN in this candid, reflective conversation about sports broadcasting, personal growth, and authentic connection. Starting with his early days at Fordham University's WFUV radio station, Reali…
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Section 3 Champs & Still Climbing: RFA Softball with Head Coach Emily Cowell
Send us a text From underdogs to champions – Rome Free Academy's softball team has rewritten their program's history under first-year coach Cowell. After 32 years without a sectional title, this junior-heavy squad finally climbed the mountain by embracing a philosophy that's as simple as it is...
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Between the Posts and Beyond the Pain
Send us a text What does it take to compete at the Division I level as a freshman goalkeeper? Beyond raw talent and technical skill, it demands extraordinary mental fortitude—something Mikayla McPheron demonstrated when she played half a season with a broken hand that nobody, not even her family,...
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From the NBA Sidelines to Leadership Insights - A Journey Through 40 Years of Coaching Excellence !
Send us a text What truly separates elite NBA players from the rest? What makes some coaches thrive in professional basketball while others struggle to make the leap? Dean Cooper, veteran NBA coach and front office executive, peels back the curtain on these questions and more in this candid,...
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When Parents Cross the Line: Navigating Youth Sports Today
Send us a text What happens when the supportive village that once raised our young athletes starts to crumble? Former basketball coach Darren Ault pulls back the curtain on youth sports culture today, sharing hard-earned wisdom from over three decades on the sidelines. In this deeply personal...
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Beyond Adversity: Creating Culture in Business and Life
Send us a text What does it take to build a telecommunications empire from your garage? Jim Tracy knows firsthand. After his 17-year-old son challenged him to start their own business, Tracy cashed out his retirement accounts and took the ultimate bet on himself and his family. The gamble paid…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I will interview different individuals from athletes, coaches, business owners, educators, etc. I will take a deep dive into their journey and let them tell their story and how they overcame obstacles that helped lead to success.
HOSTED BY
Rocky Corigliano
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I will interview different individuals from athletes, coaches, business owners, educators, etc. I will take a deep dive into their journey and let them tell their story and how they overcame obstacles that helped lead to success.
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The Rock Pile is created and hosted by Rocky Corigliano.
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