Susman on Sports

Wahama Boys and Girls won at the Summersville Winter Classic, Michael Susman talked with the coaches and players. 

In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman recaps WVU’s win in the Backyard Brawl; featuring postgame interview content with Head Coach Rich Rodriguez, quarterback Nicco Marchiol, running back Tye Edwards, and defensive back Darrian Lewis.We breakdown Herbert Hoover’s 15-14 win Friday night over the Nitro Wildcats. And its Friday night lights in the last segment as well, with friend of the show James Toth calling in to talk Wahama White Falcon football.

Michael Susman brings you a postgame recap from Eastern’s 23-19 victory Saturday night over Meigs. He interviews Eastern players Ethan Edwards and Brogan Spencer; along with Eagles Head Coach Jason Jackson.

In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman recaps action from the first two rounds of the TBT, featuring postgame sound with players and coaches from Herd That and Best Virginia.March Madness hero Jack Gohlke joins the show as well to talk about his magical performance in Oakland’s 2024 NCAA tournament upset over Kentucky.We talk to former North Carolina hoops standout J.P Tokoto as well.Also, we pay a visit to the Tri - State Coal Cats baseball team, and interview manager and former Major League Baseball player Tommy Gregg.Blain Smith stops by in the last segment to rank the top 5 baseball movies of all time.

Burning Couches and Cats in the House In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman reacts to Rich Rodriguez’s appearance at Big 12 Media Day and previews the upcoming WVU football season.Wahama Head Football Coach James Toth and Winfield Head Coach Eddie Smolder join the show for some preseason Friday night lights talk. We also catch up with Point Pleasant Basketball Coach Josh Williams.  We rank the top 5 sports press conferences of all time.Blain Smith calls into to talk MLB headlines at the All-Star Break.        

In this episode of Susman on Sports, we lead off with a reaction to the Memphis Grizzlies drafting WVU Guard Javon Small.Michael Susman will also discuss Wren Baker’s recent comments about the sketchy departure of Darian Devries.Point Pleasant Head Soccer Coach Chip Wood joins the show.We rank the top 5 most difficult sports in order.

This week’s show highlights the First Annual Susman on Sports Awards from the past year of High School Sports!We also talk about the best sports foods and provide a little advice on hot cheese!Susman on Sports Awards Winners 1.   Best Play – Kellon Schmidt (Hurricane High School – Sr.)  Bicycle Kick vs. GW on 9/24   2.   Coach of the Year – Kenny Church (Ritchie County Boys Basketball)   3.   Best Game – Quad A Boys Basketball State Championship (Spring Mills 41 – George Washington 38)   4.   Biggest Loser – WVSSAC (Postponement of the WV HS Football Playoffs)   5.   Best Football Player – Connor Lambert (Wahama High School – Sr.)   6.   Best Boys Basketball Player – Braydun Ferrus (Tug Valley High School – Jr.)   7.   Best Girls Basketball Player – Kenna Keener (Grafton High School – Jr.)   8.   Best Baseball player – Bryson Casto (Ripley High School – So.)   9.   Best Softball Player – Cali Masters (St. Mary’s – Sr.)

North – South Hoops and Hurricane Manager Brian Sutphin  In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman recaps the North-South All-Star Boys and Girls basketball games.Hurricane High Head Baseball Coach Bryan Sutphin calls in to talk about the Redskins’ State Championship run.We get out the tissues and diapers for the top 5 biggest cry-babies in sports.Porch Session’s Blain Smith joins the show to react to Rafael Devers being traded to the San Francisco Giants.

WV State Baseball Tournament Recap   In this episode of Susman on Sports, we bring you postgame interviews from the WV state baseball tournament, featuring players and coaches from the four championship teams (East Hardy, Wheeling Central, Ripley, and Hurricane)  The Susman on Sports top 5 list returns, as Michael Susman ranks his biggest pet peeves.  We finish in the last with newly named Wahama High School Baseball coach Mason Hicks.Also, first year Gallia Academy Football HC Dalton Jarell calls in discuss his plans for the Blue Devil program.              

In this episode of Susman on Sports from June 2, 2025, Michael Susman breaks down several games from the WV state softball tournament featuring postgame sound with players and coaches. Also, we look ahead to this week’s state baseball tournament.Point Pleasant Head football coach Jamie Higginbotham stops by to discuss his plans for the Black Knight program.Eastern head baseball coach Chris Stewart joins the show to talk about his team’s district championship run. Michael Susman ranks his top 5 sports movies of all-time. We finish in the last talking college baseball with Porch Session’s Blain Smith. 

Highlights and Sounds from the WV State Track Meet, Some Football Talk & Winfield Baseball Coach Will Isaacs   In this episode of Susman on Sports, we bring you some of the sounds and highlights from this weekend’s WV State Track and Field Meet in Charleston.   Ripley High head football coach Ryan Simon calls in to talk about the upcoming season for Viking football.   We hear from Morgantown High head football coach Sean Biser as well.   Ravenswod head boys’ basketball coach Mick Price talks about this year’s Ohio River Basketball Camp.   We finish up with Winfield head baseball coach Will Isaacs, as his generals start the regional finals this week. He also has a few choice words about the 2026 WVSSAC Baseball Tourney plans.

The Curious Case of Pete Rose and High School Baseball MAY-Hem   In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman breaks down the news that Pete Rose is now eligible for the hall of fame.  Point Pleasant head baseball coach Andrew Blain calls-in for an interview on his top seeded Black Knights. Man Skipper Mike Crosby joins the program as well. We also have postgame reports from the Hillbillies’ 8-1 regional victory over Wahama, and the White Falcons’ 2-0 win over Sherman on Saturday.  In prep softball, Wahama takes the sectional championship 11-10 over Gilmer County.   Porch Session’s Blain Smith stops by in the last for some MLB conversation.

Quad A Baseball Playoff Preview & a Conversation with New Saint Albans Head Boys Basketball Coach Allen Osborne   In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman previews the Quad A baseball playoffs, featuring an interview with Spring Mills Head Coach Brad Barrett.Blain Smith stops by to discuss the firing of Derek Shelton as the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates.Newly named Saint Albans Head Boys Basketball Coach and Poca HighSchool legend Allen Osborne calls in to talk about his plans for the red dragon program.We have a postgame report from Frostburg State’s 9-6 victory over West Virginia State at the Mountain East Conference tournament.University of Rio Grande Softball Coach Chris Hammond and Red Storm Offensive Coordinator Gary Krol join the program in the last segment. 

Bring Back WVU vs Marshall! & Christian Spears out as Herd AD, and the Life and Legacy of Bevo Francis  In this episode of Susman on Sports Michael Susman presents his argument for bringing back the WVU-Marshall series in football and basketball. WSAZ-TV Sports Director Keith Morehouse calls in to discuss the news that Marshall will not be renewing the contract of Athletic Director Christian Spears.  Wahama and Eastern head Football Coaches Jason Jackson and James Toth call in for a Bend Area Gridiron preview. Hartsel Keener, the head coach of Grafton Lady Bearcat basketball joins the show to talk about the college commitments of players Jazy Ray and Hadley Horne. We finish with University of Rio Grande head men’s basketball coach Ryan Arrowood, who delves into the legendary career of Bevo Francis.

The White Falcons win the LKC Championship!  In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman gives a postgame recap from Wahama’s 1-0 victory over Saint Marys in Friday’s LKC championship game.  WVGA Junior Golf director Lucas Ware calls in to talk about the impact of the Calloway Tour.  The owner of the WV leviathan semi-pro football team Derek Villarico joins the program as well to discuss the May 17th elimination dinner and the upcoming season.We finish up in the last with lifelong Orioles expert and supporter Joe Stevens! 

Rant of the week, Art of the Ejection, and Bobby Shields  On this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman gives his thoughts regarding the West Virginia State Golf tournament remaining at Oglebay Resort.We take a deep dive into the art of baseball manager ejections with a real-life example from GW’s 4-3-win Saturday over Saint Albans.Prep baseball round up as well! (Featuring Wheeling Park Head Baseball Coach Steve Meyers and Bridgeport Manager Bobby Shields)

In this episode of Susman on Sports, we talk to Spring Valley Athletic Director Tim George about the vote from the WVSSAC Board of Control to use straight up enrollment numbers to decide classifications.Charleston Catholic AD Jake Nelson joins us to talk about the future of Irish Sports as it pertains to playing up to class AA. We do a prep baseball round up, highlighting  some of the best pitchers in West Virginia. (featuring GW head coach Mike Davis, St. Albans Head Coach Rick Whitman, Shane Casto of the Ripley Vikings, and Madonna Blue Dons Manager T.J Miller)

In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman gives his main takeaways from WVU Men’s basketball coach Ross Hodge’s introductory presser. WVMetroNews reporter Greg Carey joins us for a first- hand account.Our high school spotlight is with the George Washington baseball team, who knocked off Woodrow Wilson 3-1 last week.  Chris Stewart of “The Coaching Life” podcast joins the show as well.    

In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman opens with a monologue, delving into the hiring of Ross Hodge as WVU’s next head basketball coach.Bridgeport boys’ hoops coach Dave Marshall joins the program to talk about the Indians’ Championship run and leading West Virginia in the BACF all-star game.  The Voice of Mountaineer Baseball Andrew Caridi joins the program to discuss WVU’s early season success.It’s a high school baseball whip around, beginning with Ravenswood head coach Wes Swain; and later on we interview players and coaches from the Charleston Catholic Irish following Thursday’s win over Chapmanville.   As always, Blain Smith comes on in the last to talk Major League Baseball

In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman breaks down the deceitful departure of Darian DeVries. Michael talks with Greg Carey from WVMetroNews. We give you recaps with all four of the WV boys basketball state championships. We’re rounding third heading for home in the last two segments, as we have a postgame recap from the South Charleston baseball team’s 6-1 win over Huntington, featuring pitcher Jackson Akers, Tanner Adkins, and Head Coach Shane Saunders. Blain Smith comes back in the last segment to preview the mighty NL Central.                

The Deceit of DeVries – How Mountaineer Nation Got Played In this Episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman delves into the deceitful departure of Darian  DeVries' departure from the WVU program with Greg Carey of WVMetroNews.We have postgame sound from Nitro’s 48-45 quarterfinal win over Ripley at the State Tournament. And in the last segmet, we preview the start of High School Softball season with Point Pleasant Head Coach Louis Wickline and Ravenswood Head Coach Mallory Hilton.

The Best Things I Saw at the WV High School Girls Basketball State tournament so far!  In this week’s episode of Susman on Sports, we highlight the best moments from the early part of the WV High School Girls basketball tournament (featuring postgame sound with Grafton, CCHS, and Nitro).We also talk with prep basketball lifer Chris Wade and referee Stephanie Broker; who was part of the first all - female officiating crew in tournament history.Greg Hunter of Blue Gold News joins us in the last to talk about WVU’s NCAA tournament hopes.

4 PEAT Complete! The University of Rio Grande Women’s basketball team wins the river states conference tournament for the fourth straight year! Michael Susman and Randy Payton bring you postgame coverage from Shawnee State with players and head coach David Smalley.George Washington is contender in a tight quad A division. We give you postgame coverage from G-dub’s senior day win over Parkersburg south. (Featuring players Gale Lamb and Noah Lewis).The Wahama White fFalcon girl’s basketball team knocked off Huntington St. Joes in the opening round of the regional playoffs. We talk with head coach Lori Zuspan and player of the game Fiona Vanmatre.Hartsel Keener, the head coach of the Grafton Lady Bearcats joins us to recap a 22-1 regular season and talk about Thursday’s regional co-final vs. North Marion which they won.  

In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman gives postgame reports from Parkersburg South’s victory Monday over top ranked Morgantown. We were on site at the WVCAT championship as well to watch Greater Beckley Christian Academy take the title. Classificationologist Tim George (Spring Valley AD) calls into translate the latest news in West Virginia High School Sports. Donnie Mays is coming home to South Charleston! He joins us in the last segment.

END HACK – a – Shaq!   In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman wages war on end of game “intentional” unintentional fouling.We recap Greenbrier East’s win over Princeton and talk with Spartan Junior Nathan Dixon.WVU Radio Color Commentator Brad Howe joins the show to break down the Mountaineers’ gritty win over the Cincinatti Bearcats.Ravenswood basketball great Annie Hunt calls in to reflect on her college career at Shepherd University.We finish with boys high school hoops, as friend of the show, Ryan Thomas previews Herbert Hoover’s matchup this Friday versus Ripley.

UTZ! There it is!   In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman gives postgame reports and interviews from the Snyder of Berlin Utz Shootout.Featuring the Tug Valley Panthers and the Saint Albans Red Dragons!Williamstown High Head Boys Basketball Coach Scott Sauro calls in.In the last segment, we talk to Wahama standout athletes Connor Lambert and Elissa Hoffman on their commitments to play at the next level!

 The Eagles are Flyin on to College Football!  In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman does a post-signing day interview with Eastern High football players Rowan Gilmore and Gavin Murphy.We give an MEC postgame report from Wheeling vs WV State WBB.And we finish by shining a light on the Ashland Paul Blazer Tomcats, who edged out George Washington on Wednesday.

SUS-Shot    In this episode of the Susman on Sports, radio voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets Bob McElligot joins the show to discuss the team’s success in the month of January. This week’s high school segment is with the head coach of the undefeated Grafton Lady Bearcats Hartsel Keener. Kaylee Darnell is on the verge of becoming the all time leading scorer at The University of Rio Grande. Her head coach, David Smalley, calls in to talk all about it.

And this one belongs to Susman On Sports….   In this week’s episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman interviews Hall of Fame Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman; fresh off the Reds Caravan. Reds left hander Brent Suter joins the show, along with President and CEO Phil Castellini.We meet the players and coaches from WV’s top semi-pro football team, the West Virginia Leviathan, in the last segment.

Michael Susman previews Monday’s National Championship game with the radio voice of the Ohio State Buckeyes Paul Keels. In the second segment, SOS brings you a postgame recap from the University of Charleston men’s basketball team’s victory over Point Park last week.Our high school segment spotlights Grafton Bearcats head boys basketball coach Mike Johnson, and the coach of the Wahama high wrestling team, Jodie Roush. Blain Smith comes back in the last segment to pick the NFL divisional round games.

Clawed by the Cats, The Huggins Fish Fry, Triple A Heavyweights  In this episode, Michael Susman gives a postgame report from WVU’s loss to Arizona on Tuesday.Hall of Famer Bob Huggins calls in to give us some details on the February 1st Fish Fry featuring John Daly.In the high school basketball segment, we hear from Herbert Hoover Head Boys Basketball Coach Ryan Thomas and Fairmont Senior Head Coach Dave Retton.Blain Smith joins us in the last segment to pick this weekend’s NFL Wild Card Round! 

Rich Rod: 2.5 million Buyout & The Gamecock Perspective, Curse of the Phog is lifted, and the Raise the Hatchet In this episode, Michael Susman talks to Mark Edwards of the Anniston Star in Alabama about his experience covering Rich Rodriguez.We react to the hiring of Zach Alley as WVU defensive coordinator and go into the details of Rich’s Contract buyout.Mountaineer basketball radio color commentator Brad Howe calls in to recap the win over Kansas at Phog Allen Field House.And it’s our High School spotlight in the last with Ripley High head boy’s basketball coach Derek Mullins and Charleston Catholic head man Hunter Moles.

New Year’s Resolutions for the WVSSAC, Andrew Caridi in the middle of Caitlyn Clark hysteria, Red Devils win an instant classic, and Rio Grande Head men’s basketball coach Ryan ArrowoodIn this end of year sports extravaganza, Michael Susman identifies three New Year’s resolutions for the shaken West Virginia secondary schools activities commission.Ravenswood High assistant boys basketball coach Bryan Canterbury reflects on one of the games of the year, Ravenswood’s 54-53 AA quarterfinal win over Chapmanville. University of Rio Grande head men’s basketball Ryan Arrowood joins us in the last segment.

In this episode of Susman on Sports, we react to Rich Rodrguez’s introductory press conference last Friday in Morgantown. We also bring on Blue Gold News / West Virginia Radio’s Greg Hunter, who gives us a first hand account from the Scooter’s Frisco Bowl.WSAZ TV’s Keith Morehouse joins us in the last segment to discuss the departure of Marshall Head Football Coach Charles Huff and the future under new HC Tony Gibson.

Michael Susman discusses the positives and negatives of bringing back rich rodriguez to WVU.Wahama head football coach James Toth  and Cameron Head Coach Tim Brown join the show to preview the single A state championship game.

During this thirty minute long reflection of the Neal Brown Era, Michael Susman reports from the Wren Baker press Conference, interviews the Voice of Morgantown, and Blain Smith plays “The Wheel of Neal”.  WVU basketball radio color commentator brad howe talks mountaineer hoops as well.  

Michael looks at playoff games in High School Sports, he also talks with University of Charleston's new head basketball coach James Long!!!

Welcome to Susman on Sports, Michael breaks down last week’s WVU loss to Baylor. It was not the best day for Coach Neil Brown.  In the second segment Michael talks Big 10 football with OSU play by play legend Paul Keels. One the best in the business.  In the final part, Michael and Blaine look at this week’s games and make projections.

Welcome to Susman on Sports, Michael looks at the dysfunction that is High School Football playoffs in West Virginia, he speaks with Joe Brocato of WV Metronews about the situation. He also talks with Wahama High School Football Coach James Toth, whose team is undefeated and just wants to get back on the field and play football.  In segment two, Michael looks at WVU Sports with the Voice of the Mountaineers Tony Caridi. The discussion is primarily football but the two also discuss WVU Basketball.  In the final segment,  Michael and Blaine make weekend predictions.

Michael looks in on a couple high school games.In the college section he talks with Mike Keller Glenville State's Football Coach. Blaine and Michael look ahead to this weekend's games!

Michael Susman talks with Donnie Mays the Coach of the Hurricane High football team he  is one of the most legendary coaches in the state.   Brad Smith is the operator of the Voice of Morgantown; Michael speaks with him about his publication and WVU Football.   In the final segment Michael and Blaine layout this week’s picks to win.