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Behind the Bulldogs

Behind the Bulldogs

Brandon Wirth & Joe Nagy

Formerly known as The MVSP, this new show provides Bulldog fans with the behind the scenes look behind Ferris State sports on and off the competitive surface.

Behind the Bulldogs

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EP 11 - Ferris State Hockey w/ Logan Stein

Behind the Bulldogs w/ Brandon Wirth & Joe Nagy

November 29th, 2023 04:00pm | Duration: 24:03

Episode 11 includes a behind the scenes look into Ferris State Hockey with goaltender Logan Stein, including his experience playing for the U.S. National Team and how he almost quit goaltending at a young age.

EP 10 - Ferris State Men's Basketball w/ Ethan Erickson & Dolapo Olayinka

Behind the Bulldogs w/ Brandon Wirth & Joe Nagy

November 22nd, 2023 04:00pm | Duration: 23:57

The tenth installment of Behind the Bulldogs brings Brandon and Joe to an interview with Ferris State Basketball players Ethan Erickson and Dolapo Olayinka to talk about championship culture on and off the hardwood.

EP 9 - Ferris State's Red Storm w/ Yannic Alexander Mader & Lydia Pink

Behind the Bulldogs w/ Brandon Wirth & Joe Nagy

November 15th, 2023 04:00pm | Duration: 24:03

Brandon and Joe sit down with Red Storm Co-Presidents Lydia Pink and Yannic Alexander Mader to learn more about the developments and improvements coming with the Ferris State sports fan experience.

EP8 - Ferris State Chaplain Work w/ Mike Wissink

Behind the Bulldogs w/ Brandon Wirth & Joe Nagy

November 8th, 2023 04:00pm | Duration: 24:02

The boys are joined by former guest and good friend Pastor Mike Wissink to talk about his work with Ferris State Athletics teams and how he strives to make an impact on campus through various ministries.

EP 7 - Ferris State Soccer w/ Jessie Bandyk & Payton Price

Behind the Bulldogs w/ Brandon Wirth & Joe Nagy

November 1st, 2023 04:00pm | Duration: 24:07

On episode seven, the boys are joined by Ferris State Women's Soccer players Jessie Bandyk and Payton Price to talk about life on and off the pitch as well as how they approach playing in the winter weather.

EP 6 - Ferris State Strength and Conditioning w/ Andrew Thiede

Behind the Bulldogs w/ Brandon Wirth & Joe Nagy

October 25th, 2023 04:00pm | Duration: 23:28

Today, the boys learn how Bulldog athletes train to reach elite fitness and strength levels from the man leading the operation for over 11 sports teams in a new state of the art facility.

EP 5 - Ferris State Cross Country w/ Whitney Farrell & Noah Griffith

Behind the Bulldogs w/ Brandon Wirth & Joe Nagy

October 18th, 2023 04:00pm | Duration: 23:55

On the eve of the GLIAC Championships, Brandon and Joe sit down with Bulldog Cross Country and Track & Field runners Whitney Farrell and Noah Griffith on what life is like outside the oval and off the course as well as break down the AnchorBone loss and the wild Western win in hockey.

EP 4 - Ferris State Broadcasting w/ Rob Bentley and Sandy Gholston

Behind the Bulldogs w/ Brandon Wirth & Joe Nagy

October 11th, 2023 04:00pm | Duration: 23:56

Ahead of a highly anticipated road contest, the boys sit down with the Voices of the Bulldogs, Rob Bentley and Sandy Gholston, on life on the mics and how the dynamic duo came together 19 years ago.

EP 3 - Ferris State Volleyball w/ Olivia Henneman-Dallape and Chelsie Freeman

Behind the Bulldogs w/ Brandon Wirth & Joe Nagy

October 4th, 2023 04:00pm | Duration: 24:15

On our third installment, the boys are joined by volleyball players Olivia Henneman-Dallape and Chelsie Freeman to talk about their life on and off the volleyball court.

EP 2 - Ferris State Game Operations w/ Josh Zuidema

Behind the Bulldogs w/ Brandon Wirth & Joe Nagy

September 27th, 2023 04:00pm | Duration: 24:07

Episode two brings in one of the newest Bulldogs to chat about life in game day operations, his journey to Ferris State, and life behind enemy lines!

EP 1 - Ferris State Football w/ Tony Annese

Behind the Bulldogs w/ Brandon Wirth & Joe Nagy

September 20th, 2023 04:00pm | Duration: 24:10

On the debut episode of Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Joe sit down with head coach of Ferris State Football Tony Annese to learn about his life inside and outside of football.

Weather

Local High School Schedule & Scores

CSAA Basketball (Boys)

12/4/23 - 7:00pm

Lakeview 48 @ Saranac 19

12/5/23 - 7:00pm

Big Rapids 58 @ GR Aviation Acad 48

-> Game broadcasting on WBRN 1460am, 96.5fm

Tri County 35 @ Greenville 77

Grant 57 @ Hart 54

Newaygo 48 @ Montague 68

Pine River 61@ Morley Stanwood 40

Evart 25 @ Reed City 66

Mason County Central 42 @ White Cloud 53

12/6/23 - 7:00pm

Chip Hills 46 @ Gladwin 78

12/8/23 - 7:30pm

Big Rapids @ Reed City

-> Game broadcasting on WBRN 1460am, 96.5fm

Central Montcalm @ Newaygo

Chip Hills @ Morley Stanwood

Grant @ Lakeview

White Cloud @ Tri County

Kent City @ Fruitport Calvary Christian

CSAA Basketball (Girls)

12/4/23 - 7:00pm

Reed City 27 @ Evart 47

Tri County 30 @ Lakeview 38

Grant 56 @ Ravenna 13

Farwell 37 @ Chip Hills 41

Mason County East 9 @ White Cloud 50

12/5/23 - 7:00pm

Cedar Springs 42 @ Big Rapids 30

Carson Ciy-Crystal 15 @ Central Montcalm 61

Greenville 60 @ Tri County 25

Pine River 29 @ Morley Stanwood 63

Montague 23 @ Newaygo 34

12/8/23 - 7:30pm

Big Rapids @ Reed City

Central Montcalm @ Newaygo

Chip Hills @ Morley Stanwood

Grant @ Lakeview

White Cloud @ Tri County

Kent City @ Kenowa Hills

Big Rapids Ice Hockey

12/2/23 - 2:00pm

Big Rapids 0 @ Plymouth 8

12/8/23 - 2:00pm

Grosse Ille @ Big Rapids

12/9/23 - 8:00pm

Big Rapids @ Gaylord

12/15/23 - 7:00pm

Jackson Lumen Christi @ Big Rapids

12/16/23 - 11:35am

Okemos @ Big Rapids

12/20/23 - 7:15pm

Big Rapids @ Midland Dow

12/22/23 - 5:00pm

Big Rapids @ Cheboygan

Big Rapids Bowling (Boys & Girls)

12/2/23 - 2:00pm

Boys - Big Rapids 22 @ Lakeview 8

Girls - Big Rapids 20 @ Lakeview 9

12/9/23 - 9:00am

Boys - Central Montcalm @ Big Rapids

Girls - Central Montcalm @ Big Rapids

12/16/23 - 9:00am

Boys - Big Rapids @ Kent City

Girls - Big Rapids @ Kent City

CSAA Basketball Standings

CSAA - Boys

Big Rapids 2-1 (1-0)
Grant 2-1 (1-0)
Reed City 2-1 (1-0)
Kent City 1-1 (1-0)
Newaygo 2-2 (1-0)
Tri County 1-3 (1-1)
Central Montcalm 2-1 (0-1)
White Cloud 2-1 (0-0)
Lakeview 1-2 (0-2)
Morley Stanwood 0-3 (0-1)
Chip Hills 0-3 (0-1)

CSAA - Girls

Lakeview 1-0 (1-0)
Central Montcalm 1-0 (0-0)
Grant 1-0 (0-0)
Morley Stanwood 1-0 (0-0)
Newaygo 1-0 (0-0)
Chip Hills 1-0 (0-0)
White Cloud 1-0 (0-0)
Big Rapids 0-1 (0-0)
Tri County 0-2 (0-1)
Kent City 0-0 (0-0)
Reed City 0-1 (0-0)

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