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Greg's synopsis: A weekly look at the sports topics of the day in Frederick County, Maryland and beyond.
In their final episode of the year and final episode as part of the Final Score podcast, The Fun Police (Greg Swatek, Josh Smith and Colin McGuire) take a look at the most memorable sports stories of 2017 and offer personal resolutions for 2018.
They begin, however, with their weekly views on the NFL and NBA are mixed in and Greg has an extensive session at Cinema School.
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He has one of the more distinguished voices in all of broadcasting. On this week’s episode of The Final Score podcast, Johnny Holliday sits down with host Greg Swatek to talk about his fascinating life and career.
Holliday is the longtime play-by-play man for University of Maryland football and men’s basketball. Plus, he serves as the pregame and postgame host for the Washington Nationals on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. So, he and Greg discuss another disappointing finish for the Nationals and the current state of Maryland football and basketball.
Then, they dive into Holliday’s broadcasting career, which started as a local Top 40 disc jockey and led him to New York City and San Francisco, where he co-hosted the last official concert by the Beatles in 1966. He has called championship boxing fights and numerous Olympic Games for ABC Radio. He’s also served as the television announcer for ABC’s This Week with David Brinkley, Sam Donaldson, and Cokie Roberts.
Holliday has an endless supply of stories to tell and almost all of them are interesting.
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It was an interesting weekend in the NFL, particularly when it came to the officiating. On this week’s episode, the Fun Police (Greg Swatek, Josh Smith and Colin McGuire) dive into the ending of the Steelers-Patriots game, measuring for first downs with an index card, who poses the biggest threat to the Patriots and the plight of the Redskins.
Plus, Colin talks about his experience at the Wizards-Cavaliers game, the injury to Orioles closer Zach Britton is discussed and the guys talk about their affinity for or disenchantment with Christmas.
After 100 scoreless minutes, Linganore High School claimed its first state title in girls soccer with a dramatic 4-3 victory over Huntington in the Class 3A championship game at Loyola.
This week on The Final Score podcast, coach Howie Putterman and goalkeeper Maddie Cunningham chat with host Greg Swatek about the significance of the victory and how they handled the pressure of the moment. They also talk about the cohesive nature of the team and how low-expectations from the outside fueled their run to the championship.
In their latest episode, the Fun Police (Greg Swatek, Josh Smith and Colin McGuire) discuss a non-quarterback NFL MVP, the impact of Carson Wentz’s injury on the NFL playoff chase, the upcoming Steelers-Patriots showdown and the Yankees trade for slugger Giancarlo Stanton. Plus, Greg heads back to cinema school with a review of Gran Torino.
Host Greg Swatek is joined by Lancers coach Rick Conner and players Ryan Leyh and Davon Butler to break down the team's win over Milford Mill in the Maryland Class 3A Championship.
In this week’s episode, The Fun Police (Greg Swatek, Josh Smith and Colin McGuire) ponder a time the NFL might cease to exist due to something potentially catastrophic happening on the field. The discussion was prompted by the violent outbursts by New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and in the Pittsburgh Steelers-Cincinnati Bengals Monday Night game.
The guys also discuss whether the right four teams wound up in the college football playoff and the recent emotional outbursts by Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors. Plus, Greg goes back to cinema school with his review of Good Fellas.
Between fights on the field, woozy players being allowed to play and a coach being denied employment at a state university due to outrage on social media, the Fun Police certainly had a lot to dissect this week.
On this episode, sports reporter Greg Swatek, sports editor Josh Smith and features editor/events manager Colin McGuire dive into the fight between Aqib Talib of the Denver Broncos and Michael Crabtree of the Oakland Raiders that led to both players being suspended and the University of Tennessee’s decision to rescind a job offer to coach Greg Schiano after Volunteers fans expressed their outrage on social media.
The guys also discuss if the NFL’s concussion protocol is being properly enforced, surprise teams in the league and how the college football playoff might shake out.
On Nov. 18, the Oakdale High School volleyball team claimed its second state championship with a 3-1 victory over La Plata at the University of Maryland’s Ritchie Coliseum.
This week on The Final Score podcast, Bears coach Jim Dorsch and senior outside hitter Megan Ray chat with host Greg Swatek about the joy of winning the championship, overcoming hurdles along the way and why this particular Oakdale team was so strong.
Damascus and Walkersville played arguably the Game of the Year for state high school football last Friday, one that will be remembered for its quality of play and a controversial no-call on the play that produced the game’s only touchdown.
This week on The Final Score, Kyle McFadden, editor of Maryland Sports Access website, and host Greg Swatek dive into the controversial 14-yard touchdown run by Damascus’ Gage Dickens and why two penalty flags were picked up when the Hornets had 12 players on the field. They also discuss why the game lived up to its year-long hype as a heavyweight battle between state champions and look ahead to Linganore’s state semifinal against Oxon Hill.
On the latest episode with The Fun Police, host Greg Swatek, sports editor Josh Smith and events manager Colin McGuire discuss Baker Mayfield’s outbursts, the Redskins collapse, the Celtics’ winning streak and their favorite Thanksgiving foods.
They also learn what happens when you tease the producer who edits your podcast and whom has the ability to change the pitch of one's voice.
Despite stepping away from coaching for the time being, Terri Gibbons is still very engaged with the Frederick County cross country and track and field communities. She is a regular presence at most of the big meets and still serves on a state cross-country committee.
On this episode of The Final Score, Gibbons chats with host Greg Swatek about why she is so passionate about these sports, the connections she makes with her athletes, her own track career in high school and at Mount St. Mary’s as well as her recent marriage and changes in her life.
In their weekly episode on the Final Score podcast, the Fun Police (Greg Swatek, Josh Smith and Colin McGuire) talk about the awful state of the NFL’s American Football Conference. What teams do they trust in the NFC?
The trio also discusses LeBron James’ noteworthy subway ride, Miami’s impressive win over Notre Dame and where teams stand in the college football playoff. Plus, Greg goes to Cinema School with a review of Raging Bull, and more homework is assigned.
Host Greg Swatek is joined by fellow News-post sports reporters Joe Ferraro and John Cannon to talk about the road ahead for Frederick County Public Schools in the fall playoffs for football, soccer, volleyball and cross country.
In their latest episode on the Final Score podcast, the Fun Police, host Greg Swatek, sports editor Josh Smith and events manager Colin McGuire, talk about the Redskins improbable win over the Seattle Seahawks.
They also discuss a pair of struggling NBA teams, the Washington Wizards and the Cleveland Cavaliers, strange ways that athletes use social media and ESPN’s 30-for-30 documentary on the life and career of Ric Flair. Woooo!
With the start of the college basketball season less than a week away, Jamion Christian, the men’s basketball coach at Mount St. Mary’s, chats with host Greg Swatek about what lies ahead for his team.
Christian discusses the challenges and the excitement that comes with having 12 freshman on the team, his most memorable moment from the Mountaineers’ run to the NCAA tournament last March, playing a more friendly non-conference schedule, his three senior leaders and his upcoming nuptials in May.
In the latest episode of the Fun Police on the Final Score podcast, host Greg Swatek laments the depths to which his beloved Cleveland Browns have fallen and asks sports editor Josh Smith and events manager Colin McGuire how he should respond to their persistent ineptitude.
How good will Jimmy Garoppolo be for the 49ers? They guys chat about the unusually active trade deadline in the NFL and who will make the biggest impact for their new team.
There is also an extensive discussion about another classic World Series between the Astros and the Dodgers, as well as the present era of great games and young stars that Major League Baseball is currently enjoying.
Plus, did Greg fulfill his movie-watching homework assignment? Who deserves more consideration for the college football playoff? Tune in and find out.
Oakdale volleyball coach Jim Dorsch is the guest this week on The Final Score. Dorsch is in his 20th season coaching volleyball in Frederick County. He chats with host Greg Swatek about his career, his life growing up in Africa and what makes the Oakdale team this season so deep and talented.
In this week’s installment of their weekly segment, News-Post sports editor Josh Smith, events manager Colin McGuire and host Greg Swatek discuss the impact social media is having on the relationship between athletes and their teams, particularly in the cases of Martavis Bryant of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Eric Bledsoe of the Phoenix Suns.
They also talk about the upcoming weekend in college football, particularly the big Penn State-Ohio State matchup, and the first week of the NBA season. Finally, Josh and Colin make fun of Greg for all of the classic movies he hasn’t seen and give him a homework assignment for the coming week.
Hired May 1 to be the women’s basketball coach at Mount St. Mary’s University, Maria Marchesano is ready to begin the next chapter of her young career as the head of a Division I program.
On the latest episode of the Final Score podcast, Marchesano chats with host Greg Swatek about her first six months on the job at the Mount, her expectations for the coming season and her own playing experiences in basketball-mad Indiana and overseas as a professional.
