Navy football posted an impressive victory over Memphis on Thanksgiving night to earn a share of first place in the American Conference. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to review the 28-17 defeat of Memphis and discuss other topics within the American Conference. We also talk …

Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, previews the Thursday night primetime matchup with Memphis. We also outline the scenarios for determining the American Conference championship game participants. Head coach Cary Kolat and standout 174-pounder Danny Wask join go preview the Navy wrestl…

Greg Morgenthaler, senior associate athletic director for equipment operations, provides the inside scoop on the specialty uniforms that Navy football will wear for the 126th Army-Navy Game. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, reviews the huge upset of South Florida. And how about Navy …

Saturday's important American Conference matchup between Navy and South Florida could be called the "Michael Kelly Bowl." That's because the Navy first-year athletic director spent the previous seven years in the same position at USF. Kelly provides insight on how he helped build the South Florida football program and talks about the matchup. We al…

Navy women's basketball is the preseason favorite to capture the Patriot League championship. We talk to head coach Tim Taylor about how far the program has come under his direction. We also interview standout guard Zanai Barnett-Gay, the preseason Player of the Year in the Patriot League. Also, Mike James of the Navy Football Radio Network joins t…

We preview the 2025-26 Navy men's basketball season by talking to head coach Jon Perry and senior point guard Austin Benigni. Navy opens the season Monday at Presbyterian then hosts Yale in the Veterans Classic on Friday night. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to review the Flo…

Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, breaks down Saturday's Homecoming matchup with Florida Atlantic. We get an update on the Navy Letterwinner's Association by interviewing associate athletic director Rob Friedrich, who oversees the program. Nancy Murray of the Naval Academy Alumni Asso…

On the latest Anchors Aweigh podcast covering all things Navy Athletics we put the spotlight on Navy sprint football, which is off to a 3-0 start and beating opponents in a big way. We talk to Major Carter Reading, the head coach, and sophomore wide receiver Jake Berger. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Foo…

Navy enjoyed success on two fronts in Commander-in-Chief's competition. Navy football beat Air Force, 34-31, in the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series. Mike James of The Mid Report breaks down the big win. Meanwhile, Navy men's golf beat service academy rivals Army and Air Force in the Commander-in-Chief's Cup. We talk to coach Jim…

The Navy Football Podcast team reviews the victory over Rice and previews the service academy showdown against Air Force. Record-setting quarterback Keenan Reynolds thinks Navy is superior to Air Force and says "we should roll these dudes!" Former Navy great Eric Kettani also think the Midshipmen should dominate the Falcons.…

Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to preview Saturday's showdown with Air Force. Mike says the revamped Air Force offense features many of the same elements employed in the Navy hybrid Wing-T attack. We put the spotlight on Navy men's rugby through interviews with head coach Gav…

Navy triathlon took the team title at the Duquesne Collegiate Cup last weekend. It was the first collegiate cup competition victory in program history. We put the spotlight on triathlon by talking to head coach Billy Edwards and sophomore standout Natalie Wang. As always, Mike James of the Navy Football Radio Network joins for the opening segment t…

Mike James made his first trip out to Oklahoma as a member of the Navy Football Radio Network. James, publisher of The Mid Report, provides his analysis of the Navy victory over Tulsa. We put the spotlight on Navy men's and women's cross country through interviews with head coaches Aaron Lanzel and Kim Lewnes.…

Mike James of The Mid Report joins for the opening segment to break down the Navy football victory over UAB. We put the spotlight on Navy water polo through interviews with head coach Luis Nicolau and captain Holden Seybold. We preview the Washington Capitals holding their Rookie Camp at McMullen Hockey Arena at the Brigade Sports Complex.…

Joe Miller and Mike James from the Navy Football Radio Network join Anchors Aweigh to discuss the impressive performance in the season opener versus VMI. Miller paid tribute to Pete Medhurst, his predecessor as play-by-play announcer, during the broadcast. We also put the spotlight on Navy volleyball through interviews with head coach Paco Labrador…

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 4 of the Anchors Aweigh podcast. In the opening segment, Mike James of The Mid Report looks ahead to make his debut as a color commentator on the Navy Football Radio Network during Saturday's season opener against VMI. We put the spotlight on Navy men's soccer by interviewing head coach Tim O'Donohue and team captain …

Moderator Bill Wagner welcomes listeners to Episode 1 of Season 4 for the Anchors Aweigh podcast, which covers all things Navy Athletics. We are pleased to introduce a revamped team featuring Mike James of The Mid Report as analyst for Navy football and other varsity sports and producer Chris Servello, who will assist with interviews and discussion…

This is a special episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast to introduce the audience to incoming Navy athletic director Michael Kelly. Mike James of The Mid Report and producer Chris Servello join moderator Bill Wagner to discuss various Navy Athletics issues with Kelly, who takes the helm of the Naval Academy Athletic Association on Monday.…

Bill Wagner of the Anchors Aweigh podcast joined John Schofield and Chris Servello of the Sing Second podcast for a joint tribute to Naval Academy athletic director Chet Gladchuk, who has announced his pending retirement. This special episode was taped at the Fluegel Center during a Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation "Fete to Chet."…

Anchors Aweigh podcast host Bill Wagner is joined by producer Chris Servello and John Schofield of the Sing Second podcast for a special live taping at The Graduate Annapolis. Joining the Anchors Aweigh podcast live from The Hilton Hotels brand location on West Street are numerous special guests, including Navy Deputy Director of Athletics Robb Dun…

Mike James of The Mid Report and Rivals.com network joined the Anchors Aweigh podcast to break down the Navy football updated depth chart along with Bill Wagner of The Capital and Baltimore Sun. We also talk Navy track and field with head coach Jamie Cook.

Navy baseball coach Chuck Ristano joins the Anchors Aweigh podcast to preview this weekend's three-game series with archrival Army in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament. The second-seeded Midshipmen beat the third-seeded Black Knights in four of five meetings during the regular season. We also talk to Gabby Capuzzi Solomon, associate h…

Navy football head coach Brian Newberry joined the Anchors Aweigh podcast to discuss a wide range of topics from safety Rayuan Lane getting selected in the NFL Draft, quarterback Blake Horvath and nose guard Landon Robinson being named team captains and the Navy football team visiting the White House for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy presentation…

Navy women's golf captured the team title at the Patriot League Championship for the second straight season, earning an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. We talk to head coach Kylee Baker and standout sophomore Emma Tang about the team's performance under pressure. Baker was named Patriot League Coach of the Year, while Tang earned Player o…

It was an epic Army-Navy men's lacrosse game on Saturday in Annapolis. Unfortunately, the Black Knights beat the host Midshipmen in overtime. Navy Men's Lacrosse Insider Eddie McKinnon joins the podcast to break down the big game. We also put the spotlight on Navy men's tennis and women's golf, both of which are headed to the Patriot League Champio…

Last week, Chet Gladchuk announced his pending retirement after 24 years as Naval Academy Director of Athletics. Gladchuk joins the Anchors Aweigh podcast to discuss the many accomplishments, initiatives and successes during his time leading the Naval Academy Athletic Association. We also preview the Army-Navy men's and women's lacrosse "Star" game…

Earlier this week, Chet Gladchuk announced his retirement after 24 years as Naval Academy athletic director. Mike James of The Mid Report and Rivals.com network joins the pod for an in-depth discussion about Gladchuk's accomplishments and legacy. We also interview Navy relief pitcher Landon Kruer, who recently set the Patriot League career record f…

Last week, Ed DeChellis announced his retirement after 14 years as Navy men's basketball coach. DeChellis, who was a Division I head coach for 29 years and spent 43 years in college basketball, cited the desire to spend more time with family as reason for stepping away. DeChellis joins the podcast to talk about the decision and his tenure at the Na…

Navy baseball coach Chuck Ristano joins the Anchors Aweigh podcast to talk about the thrilling Star Series victory over archrival Army. We also talk to Navy women's basketball coach Tim Taylor about earning a berth in the WNIT and to Navy wrestling coach Cary Kolat about the upcoming NCAA Championships. Lastly, we cover the announcement that Ed DeC…

Navy men's basketball has upset its way to the championship game of the Patriot League Tournament. Fifth-seeded Navy went on the road to knock off No. 4 Boston University last Thursday and top-seeded Bucknell on Sunday. Navy now travels to Washington D.C. to meet No. 2 American at Bender Arena with an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament on the…

Navy Football kicked off spring camp this week and the Anchors Aweigh podcast previews what the coaching staff wants to accomplish over the course of 15 practices. We are joined by Mike James of The Mid Report and Rivals.com to discuss various Navy football topics. We also have clips from head coach Brian Newberry's spring press conference. We are …

We put the spotlight on Navy women's tennis by interviewing head coach Keith Puryear, who recently recorded his 300th career victory with the program. The Midshipmen are seeking a second straight Patriot League Tournament title and automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament. We also talk Navy men's and women's lacrosse and have audio clips from this we…

The Anchors Aweigh podcast is proud to welcome aboard our Navy Men's Lacrosse Insider. Former Navy men's lacrosse standout and 2002 academy graduate Eddie McKinnon will join the pod periodically during the season to talk Navy men's lacrosse. In our interview segment, we talk to Navy radio play-by-play announcer Joe Miller about the Army-Navy basket…

Two Stars will be on the line Saturday as the Army-Navy basketball doubleheader is held at Alumni Hall in Annapolis. The women's game tips off at 11 a.m. with the men's game to follow at approximately 1:30 p.m. We preview the showdown on the hardwood between the archrivals by interviewing Navy men's coach Ed DeChellis and women's coach Tim Taylor.…

Navy baseball opens the 2024 season this weekend with a three-game series against Richmond. We talk to second-year head coach Chuck Ristano to break down the personnel and preview the program's prospects. The Anchors Aweigh podcast also introduces a new Navy Women's Lacrosse Insider in Stephy Samaras.…

Brian Ellis, a 1993 Naval Academy graduate, was killed in the aviation accident above Ronald Reagan National Airport last week. Ellis --- a former Navy football player, Marine Corps officer and decorated helicopter pilot --- was 53 years old. During the interview segment, we preview Navy men's and women's lacrosse by talking to coaches Joe Amplo an…

This episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast is dedicated entirely to the memory of Pete Medhurst, the longtime Voice of Navy Athletics who died last week after a three-month bout with brain cancer. Navy Athletics administrators, varsity coaches and colleagues pay tribute to the life and legacy of Medhurst.…

Army-Navy basketball takes center stage Sunday with a doubleheader held at Cristl Arena on the West Point campus. The Army-Navy women's game tips off at 1 p.m. with the men's game to follow at approximately 3 p.m. Both contests will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. We preview the big doubleheader by interviewing Navy men's coach Ed DeChellis and…

Mike James of The Mid Report joins the podcast to discuss why some television talking heads are calling for the Army-Navy Game to be moved off the second Saturday of December. During the interview segment, we put the spotlight on Navy indoor track and field. Jamie Cook, Director of Navy Track and Field, discusses the state of the program.…

We are thrilled to announce The Graduate Annapolis has stepped up as presenting sponsor of the Anchors Aweigh podcast. The luxury, five-star hotel located on West Street in downtown Annapolis initially came aboard as sponsor of the podcast for the 2024 season. We talk to Jeff Clark, Director of Sales for The Graduate, about the sponsorship relation…

We put the spotlight on Navy gymnastics, which opens the season this weekend at the West Point Open, an important meet featuring many top programs. The Navy Classic will be held at Halsey Field House the following weekend. We interview Navy gymnastics coach Kip Simons to preview the season. We also talk Navy basketball with play-by-play announcer M…

Mike James of The Mid Report and the Rivals.com network joins the podcast to provide his expert analysis about the Armed Forces Bowl. Navy football made history with a thrilling 21-20 upset of Oklahoma. The Midshipmen beat a Southeastern Conference school in a bowl game for the first time since 1954 and became just the sixth team in program history…

Quarterback Blake Horvath and nose guard Landon Robinson were the heroes as Navy soundly defeated archrival Army, 31-13, Saturday at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Mike James of The Mid Report joins Navy Insider Bill Wagner to break down the big game. We get a midseason report on Navy men's basketball from head coach Ed DeChellis during t…

The Anchors Aweigh podcast kicks off another huge week of Army-Navy Game coverage by previewing this year's game, which is being held at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. We are joined by Mike James of The Mid Report to breakdown the matchup then talk to Navy senior captain and fullback Daba Fofana to get a player's perspective.…

We put the spotlight on Navy swimming and diving, which travels to West Point Thursday for the annual Star Meet showdown with archrival Army. We interview Navy men's coach Bill Roberts and women's coach John Morrison. Navy's men have won 32 of the last 33 meetings with Army. Navy's women have beaten Army in 35 straight seasons. Mike James of The Mi…

We put the spotlight on Navy women's basketball, which has gotten off to a 6-0 start. We talk to head coach Tim Taylor and captain Maren Louridas about what the Midshipmen are doing so well going into this weekend's Navy Classic. This will be a tough tournament for Navy, which plays Toledo and George Mason. We also talk to Joe Miller of the Navy Ra…

Michael James of The Mid Report and Rivals.com network joins Navy Insider Bill Wagner to break down Navy football's shutout loss to Tulane. We then talk about Navy men's basketball with radio color commentator Mike Heary. Heary, one of Navy's all-time great players, is the Anchors Aweigh men's basketball insider and will appear on the podcast throu…

Listen to a special episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast as we broadcast live from Dry 85 in downtown Annapolis. We are joined by Navy water polo coach Luis Nicolau to discuss this weekend's Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference tournament being held at Lejeune Hall on the campus of the Naval Academy. We also talk to Rob Friedrich, who is leading the…

Mike James of The Mid Report and the Rivals.com network joins Bill Wagner of The Baltimore Sun and Capital Gazette newspapers to discuss Navy football. We break down the impressive road victory at South Florida and look ahead to Saturday's massive matchup with Tulane with a berth in the American Athletic Conference championship game on the line. Du…

We look ahead to the 2024-25 basketball season by interviewing Navy men's coach Ed DeChellis and women's coach Tom Taylor. Mike James of The Mid Report joins the podcast to talk about the Navy-Rice football game. We also highlight the Navy men's cross country capturing the Patriot League Championship.…