The Sports Buffet Online with Bob Alvis
The Sports Buffet is a podcast developed by Bob Alvis. Alvis, who has broadcasted high school sports for six years for WKDE Radio in Altavista, VA, developed the pod-cast to give internet listeners access to old games and segments of "Talking High School Sports", that Alvis broadcasted for three years. In addition to high school sports, college sports and pro sports will also be covered on "The Sports Buffet". To contact Alvis about suggestions, show ideas or feedback, e-mail him at TheSportsBuffet@verizon.net Please allow a few moments for each pod-cast to download. You can subscribe to the pod-cast by going to i-tunes as well and searching the i-tunes directory. THERE ARE TONS MORE PODCASTS ON "THE SPORTS BUFFET" THEN WHAT'S LISTED ON THE MAIN PAGE. SEARCH THE ARCHIVES TO FIND LOTS MORE POD-CASTS ON "THE SPORTS BUFFET" TO SEACH FOR A SPECIFIC EPISODE, COPY THIS IN YOUR BROWSER www.mypodcast.com/browse.html?search=
2007-2008 High School Boys Basketball: Mike Cartolaro Talks Single A Basketball Changes
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Mike Cartolaro, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Altavista High School, joined me Tuesday evening on "The Sports Buffet" to talk about the new playoff format that Single A Basketball will be seeing in the winter. Two State Champions will be crowned in Single A. How did it come about? How will the Regions decide it? Find out on "The Sports Buffet"
NOTE: Audio is messed up on this one, will try to fix.
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Thursday, May 31, 20072007 High School Boys Soccer: Shelley Blumenthal previews Region III Semi: Blacksburg-Jefferson Forest
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Blacksburg Boys Soccer Head Coach, Shelley Blumenthal joined me on "The Sports Buffet" to breakdown a big Region III soccer game at William Byrd on Thursday night between Blacksburg-Jefferson Forest. What did Coach Blumenthal have to say about this match-up? Find out on "The Sports Buffet"
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Thursday, May 31, 20072007 High School Softball: Gary Harris Previews Jefferson Forest-Appomattox
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Gary Harris, Head Coach of the Jefferson Forest Cavaliers softball team, stopped by to poreview Thursday's game between Appomattox and Jefferson Forest at the Moyer Complex in Salem. Hear the conversation I had with Coach Harris on Wed. night about the match-up with the Raiders on "The Sports Buffet"
Photo courtesy of Mike Forster at the Bedford Bulletin. You can check out the Bedford Bulletin online at www.bedfordbulletin.com
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Thursday, May 31, 20072007 High School Softball: Gary Ferguson Previews Region III Semi: Appomattox-Jefferson Forest
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Gary Ferguson, head coach of the Appomattox Raiders Softball team stopped by "The Sports Buffet" on Wednesday to preview Thursday's Region III Semi between the Appomattox Raiders and the Jefferson Forest Cavaliers. Hear what Coach Ferguson's take on the game that decides a berth in the State Tournament here on "The Sports Buffet"
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Thursday, May 31, 20072007 High School Baseball: Jason Taylor Previews Hidden Valley-Jeffferson Forest
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Hidden Valley Titans Baseball Coach Jason Taylor joined me via the telephne Wedensday evening to talk about a big baseball game on his horizon: Thursday's Regional Quartefinal against the Jefferson Forest Cavaliers. Hear Coach Taylo'r thoughts on "The Sports Buffet"
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Wednesday, May 30, 20072007 High School Boys Soccer: Chip Berry previews NW Region Semi Osbourne Park at E.C. Glass
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Chip Berry, Head Boys Soccer Coach and Athletic Director at E.C. Glass, stopped by "The Sports Buffet" to preview the Hilltoppers Wednesday evening match against Osbourne Park. In addition, Chip also talks about the succesful spring of E.C. Glass athletics as well as other issues regarding the VHSL. All this on "The Sports Buffet"
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Tuesday, May 29, 20072007 High School Baseball: Jim Thacker Reviews Region III Quarterfinal Blacksburg at Jefferson Forest
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Jim Thacker's Jefferson Forest Cavaliers are the lone Seminole District team carrying the baton for the District in the Region III Baseball tournament. How did the win against Blacksburg go on Tuesday? Find out right here on "The Sports Buffet"
Photo courtesy of Mike Forster at the Bedford Bulletin. You can check out the Bedford Bulletin online at www.bedfordbulletin.com
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Tuesday, May 29, 20072007 High School Baseball: Stewart Grant reviews Liberty at Northside Region III QF
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Stewart Grant and the Liberty Minutemen had their season come to an end on Tuesday after a loss to Lefty Flora and the Northside Vikings in Roanoke. Later on that evening, I caught up with Coach Grant and asked him to reflect on that game as well as the season. Here is Stewart Grant on "The Sports Buffet"
Photo courtesy of Mike Forster at the Bedford Bulletin. You can check out the Bedford Bulletin online at www.bedfordbulletin.com
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Monday, May 28, 20072007 High School Baseball: Andy Haga Talks William Campbell Baseball
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Andy Haga, joined me on "The Sports Buffet" several weeks ago to discuss William Campbell's rise in the Dogwood District in baseball. At the time of the interview, the Generals had rallied to defeat the then 2nd place Nelson County Governors at home. Tuesday, William Campbell will travel back to Goochland for a Region B Quarterfinal game to battle the defending state champions in a game that was washed out on Monday. Hear Andy Haga on "The Sports Buffet"
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Sunday, May 27, 2007Tom Brown Talks Sports
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Tom Brown, Sports Guru, friend of "The Sports Buffet" and Head Girls Basketball Coach at Jefferson Forest High School joined me several weeks back to talk General Sports. We talked Cincinnati Reds, NFL Draft and Oscar De La Hoya-Floyd Mayweather Jr. Hear the thoughts of Tom Brown on "The Sports Buffet"
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Sunday, May 27, 2007High School Football: The Sports Buffet Roundtable: Scott Abell, Don Rice & Jeff Woody
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Scott Abell (Amherst County), Don Rice (Jefferson Forest) and Jeff Woody (Brookville) joined me in the summer of 2006 for a Roundtable originally heard on "Talking High School Sports". In this edition, we talked about what can the media do to improve coverage of high school sports with an emphasis on football. Hear what three of the best in Seminole District Football had to say on this edition of "The Sports Buffet"
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Sunday, May 27, 2007High School Sports: One On One with Bob Alvis: Alonzo Poe
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Alonzo Poe, one of the best athletes in the Central Virginia area, joined me a few years back for "One On One with Bob Alvis". What scares Alonzo Poe? What is his favorite food? Hidden talent? Find out that and more on this edition of "The Sports Buffet"
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Sunday, May 27, 20072007 High School Sports: Robert Anderson Previews Region III Spring Sports
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Robert Anderson, High School Sports Writer for the Roanoke Times, joined me on Sunday to preview the upcoming week in the Region III playoffs. Who is the best shot from the River Ridge and Blue Ridge to capture Region III Championships? Find out on "The Sports Buffet"
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Saturday, May 26, 2007High School Sports: Where Are They Now-Robert Carson
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Robert Carson was an outstanding Quarterback/Point Guard for the Liberty Minutemen in the '90s. Back in December of 2006, we asked on "Talking High School Sports", Where is Robert Carson now? We take you back to hear the profile of Robert Carson on "Talking High School Sports" from December 2006.
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Saturday, May 26, 20072007 High School Baseball: Mike Padgett Reviews Brookville-Amherst Seminole District Tournament
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Mike Padgett, Head Coach of the Amherst County Lancers, talked after the game about his Lnacers and what he feels good about as they head to Vinton Monday to take on William Byrd. Here is Mike Padgett on "The Sports Buffet"
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Saturday, May 26, 20072007 High School Baseball: Stewart Grant Reviews the Seminole District Baseball Final
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Stewart Grant, Head Coach of the Liberty (Bedford) Minutemen, spoke with me Friday night after his Minutemen were defeated by Jefferson Forest 2-1 in the finals of the Seminole District Tournament. The Minutemen will live to fight another day and that day will be Tuesday, when they travel to Northside and battle the Vikings in the Region III Tournament. Hear from Stewart Grant on "The Sports Buffet"
Photo courtesy of Mike Forster at the Bedford Bulletin. You can check out the Bedford Bulletin online at www.bedfordbulletin.com
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Friday, May 25, 20072007 High School Baseball: Jim Thacker Reviews the Seminole District Baseball Final
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Jim Thacker, Head Coach of the Jefferson Forest Cavaliers, was named Coach of the Year in the Seminole District for the 2007 Baseball Season. Not only that but his Cavs beat the Liberty Minutemen 2-1 Friday night to capture the Seminole District Tournament Title. Hear his thoughts after the game right here on "The Sports Buffet"
Photo courtesy of Mike Forster at the Bedford Bulletin. You can check out the Bedford Bulletin online at www.bedfordbulletin.com
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Friday, May 25, 2007Chris Lang Talks Sports
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Chris Lang, Liberty University beat writer for the Lynchburg News & Advance, joined me early in the week to discuss everything from high school baseball to Liberty University to the Phoenix Suns to Roger Clemens. You can hear it all on "The Sports Buffet"
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Friday, May 25, 20072006-2007 High School Boys Soccer: Jedd Zarring Previews Seminole District Boys Title Soccer Game
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Jedd Zarring, the Head Boys Soccer Coach at Jefferson Forest, joined me Friday morning to break down the Seminole District title game. It will feature his Cavaliers at Amherst County to play the Lancers for the title. Here is Jedd Zarring on "The Sports Buffet"
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Friday, May 25, 20072007 High School Baseball: Stewart Grant Previews Seminole District Semifinal
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Stewart Grant, Head Coach of the Liberty (Bedford) Minutemen baseball team, joined me prior to his meeting against Amherst County. The Minutemen won that game and will meet Jefferson Forest for the Seminole District title on Friday night at Rustburg. Here is Stewart Grant on "The Sports Buffet"
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Friday, May 25, 20072007 High School Boys Soccer: Tom Marshall Talks Heritage Soccer
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Tom Marshall, Head Coach of the Heritage (Lynchburg) Pioneers Boys Soccer team joined me prior to the Seminole District tournament to discuss the chances of the Heritage Pioneers in the postseason tournament. The Pioneers advance to the Region III Tournament with a 4th place finish in the district tournament. Hear from Tom Marshall on "The Sports Buffet"
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Monday, May 21, 20072007 High School Softball: Michelle Riddle Previews Seminole District Softball Quarterfinal
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Michelle Riddle, Head Coach of the Rustburg Red Devils softball team, previewed her team's quarterfinal on Monday against the Liberty Minettes. The winning team likely will get a bid into the Region III Softball Tournament which begins next Monday. Let's hear Michelle Riddle's thoughts on "The Sports Buffet"
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Sunday, May 20, 20072007 High School Baseball: Stewart Grant Previews the Seminole District Quarterfinal
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Stewart Grant and the Liberty Minutemen met up with Joe Caruso's Appomattox Raiders last year in the Seminole District final with both teams assured bids to the Region III Tournament. This year only one team will advance. Will it be the Minutemen? Find out on this edition of "The Sports Buffet".
Photo courtesy of Mike Forster at the Bedford Bulletin. You can check out the Bedford Bulletin online at www.bedfordbulletin.com
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Sunday, May 20, 20072007 High School Baseball: Mike Padgett Previews Seminole District Quarterfinal
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Mike Padgett's Amherst Lancers are looking to capture a potential Region III birth on Monday night in Amherst County when the Seminole District Baseball Tournament begins play. Last year, Rustburg traveled to Amherst and ended the season of Mike Padgett's Amherst Lancers. Could the same thing happen this year? Not if Mike Padgett has his wishes. Hear his thoughts on "The Sports Buffet"
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Sunday, May 20, 20072007 High School Baseball: Jim Thacker Previews Jefferson Forest Baseball at Amherst
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Jim Thacker and the Jefferson Forest Cavaliers captured the number 1 seed in a very balanced Seminole District in baseball. A few weeks ago, I had a chance to catch up with the head coach of the Cavaliers before they traveled to meet the always dangerous Amherst Lancers. Find out Coach Thacker's thoughts headed into that afair on "The Sports Buffet"
Photo courtesy of Mike Forster at the Bedford Bulletin. You can check out the Bedford Bulletin online at www.bedfordbulletin.com
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Sunday, May 20, 20072007 High School Outdoor Track: Gerald Mosely talks Rustburg Track
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Gerald Mosely, Seminole District Girls Track Coach of the the Year, talked track with me a few weeks ago on "The Sports Buffet". It was the eve of the "Elite 6 All Area" meet, held at Brookville High School pitting the best from the Seminole District, Dogwood District, E.C. Glass, VES and LCA. How did Mosely see the event going? Find out on "The Sports Buffet"
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Sunday, May 20, 20072007 High School Baseball: Joe Caruso talks Appomattox Baseball
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Head Coach of the Appomattox Raiders, Joe Caruso stopped by to talk Appomattox baseball. The Raiders, who made last year's State Quarterfinal will travel to Liberty and battle the Minutemen Monday night with a potential regional birth on the line. Saturday morning, I caught up with Joe Caruso to get his thoughts on Seminole District Baseball here on "The Sports Buffet"
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Saturday, May 05, 2007Boxing: Doug Fischer Previews Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Oscar De La Hoya
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Doug Fischer, Editor of MaxBoxing.com joined me from Las Vegas on Saturday to give one last final look at the biggest fight in boxing in years: Oscar De La Hoya meets Floyd Mayweather on Saturday night on Pay Per View. Doug Fischer talks strengths, weaknesses and makes a pick. Who does he like? Find out on this edition of "The Sports Buffet".
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Friday, May 04, 2007Boxing: Steve Kim Previews Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Oscar De La Hoya
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Max Boxing.com lead columnist, Steve Kim, joined me earlier in the week to break down what some say is the biggest fight in boxing in a decade. Floyd Mayweather Jr and Oscar De La Hoya will square off Saturday May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. How does Steve Kim see the fight going? Find out on "The Sports Buffet"
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Thursday, May 03, 2007Boxing: Pedro Fernandez Talks Boxing
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Ringtalk.com radio host Pedro Fernandez joined me to break down Mayweather-De La Hoya. However, the discussion turned more into the state of boxing. How does Pedro Fernandez view the fight and the future of the Sweet Science. Find out on "The Sports Buffet"
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Thursday, May 03, 20072006-2007 High School Outdoor Track: Ramsey Moore Talks All-Area Elite Track Meet
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Head Track Coach at Brookville High School, Ramsey Moore stopped by "The Sports Buffet" to disuss the All-Area Elite 6 Track Meet. Some of the best of the best in the Seminole and Dogwood Districts will participate as well as athletes from E.C. Glass, LCA and VES. Hear what spectators might see Friday at Brookville High School here on "The Sports Buffet"
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Thursday, May 03, 20072007 High School Baseball: Stewart Grant previews Liberty at Brookville
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Wednesday night at Brookville High School, Liberty and Brookville will square off on the baseball diamond. Tuesday morning, I had a chance to catch up with Liberty High School head baseball coach, Stewart Grant. How did he feel about his team and what does he think of Brookville? Find out on "The Sports Buffet"
Photo courtesy of Mike Forster at the Bedford Bulletin. You can check out the Bedford Bulletin online at www.bedfordbulletin.com
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Wednesday, May 02, 20072007 High School Baseball: Jim White previews Liberty at Brookville
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Brookville Bees head baseball coach, Jim White is one of many great coaches in the Seminole District. The veteran coach of the Bees chatted with me via the phone Tuesday night and gave his input on the Seminole District, his team and his thoughts on Wednesday night's matchup with Liberty at Brookville High School. Find out Jim White's take on "The Sports Buffet"
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007High School Sports: The Sports Buffet Roundtable: Chip Berry, George Grzenda & Dan Stephens
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Chip Berry (Athletic Director and Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach at E.C. Glass), Dan Stephens (Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Heritage-Lynchburg High School) and George Grzenda (Head Soccer Coach-Altavista High School and VHSL Rules Interpreter) discuss the support they give their athletes in the offseason. Should the VHSL let sports practice year round? How does a kid react to being a superstar in one sport versus a role player in another? Find out in this edition of "The Sports Buffet"
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"Talking High School Sports" was a radio show established back in 2003 on AM 1000, WKDE. Due to the birth of my beautiful daughter, Anna, the show was cancelled due to time constraints.
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