Behind The Call with Chase Upton

Behind The Call host Chase Upton sits down with Dr. Sam Ferguson, Director of Athletics at the University of Texas at Tyler, to discuss his path from early leadership roles at smaller colleges to guiding one of the nation’s top Division II athletic programs. Ferguson talks about inheriting a “well-oiled machine” at UT Tyler, his commitment to connecting with students and the Tyler community, and his vision for raising the standard while sharing the stories behind the athletes.

Behind The Call host Chase Upton sits down with Jack DeLongchamps, a rising broadcaster and sports media personality, to talk about his journey from Charleston, South Carolina, to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in the college baseball world. From his creative start with Pencil Talk to covering the last two College World Series and helping build the 11Point7 brand, Jack shares stories, insight, and his vision for the future. Originally recorded July 28, 2025.

Behind The Call host Chase Upton sits down with Dr. Jon Groth, the play-by-play voice of the University of Texas at Tyler and Tyler Junior College baseball, a former national championship-winning head coach at TJC, and a former Division I and professional baseball player to talk broadcasting, coaching and more. Originally recorded April 7, 2025.

Behind The Call host Chase Upton sits down with Ben Upton, the host, and creator of 11Point7: The College Baseball Podcast, to talk all things sports media, content creation, and the story behind one of the top college baseball podcasts in the country. - Originally recorded February 25, 2025.