Murray State Basketball

Mar 30 2023
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After spending 20 seasons covering Murray State basketball, Jeff Bidwell looks at the biggest stories surrounding the Racer program.

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Stacker departs, looking at the evil transfer portal, and Amir heads south

Mar 30 2023 22 mins  
It's been a busy news week for the Murray State basketball program. We'll look at Braxton Stacker's departure, why the "evil" transfer portal is a necessary evil, and former Murray State assistant Amir Abdur-Rahim gets a new job at South Florida.

Racer roster updates, more portal news, and my talk with Amir Abdur-Rahim

Mar 22 2023 41 mins  
As we get ready for the Sweet 16, Jeff Bidwell is back with some updates on how Murray State's roster is shaping up for 2023-24, some Missouri Valley teams being affected by the transfer portal, and he talks with former Murray State assistant and current Kennesaw State Head Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim.

It's time to dance; Kenny White enters the portal; looking ahead with Kenny Roth

Mar 14 2023 31 mins  
With Murray State's 2022-23 season in the rearview mirror, Jeff Bidwell looks at another Racer departure, gets ready for the NCAA Tournament, and solves the world's problems with Murray State radio analyst Kenny Roth.

We are all Drake Bulldogs; the evil Transfer Portal; Jamari says goodbye; Racer alumni news

Mar 08 2023 34 mins  
With Murray State's season over, Jeff Bidwell checks in with his thoughts on a busy news week including: Drake heading to the NCAA Tournament; SEMO reigning supreme in the OVC; preparing for the evil Transfer Portal to take over our lives; Jamari Smith says goodbye; and some former Racers doing big things.

One last ride home after Drake beats Murray State at Arch Madness

Mar 04 2023 23 mins  
It's our final "Ride Home" edition of the podcast as Jeff Bidwell gives his thoughts on Murray State falling to Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament quarterfinals Friday night in St. Louis.

The ride home after the Racers throttle Valpo at Arch Madness

Mar 03 2023 28 mins  
It's another "Ride Home" edition of the podcast as Jeff Bidwell gives his thoughts on Murray State's MVC Tournament win over Valparaiso, and looks ahead to the Racers quarterfinal matchup with Drake Friday in St. Louis.

Taking a deep breath after 30 games, and previewing Arch Madness with Paul Oren

Mar 01 2023 40 mins  
The Missouri Valley Conference Tournament is finally here as Murray State gets their first crack at Arch Madness. Jeff Bidwell looks at what his expectations are for the weekend, and also previews the tournament with TheVictoryBell.com's Paul Oren.

The ride home after Senior Day, Rod F. Thomas, JaCobi F. Wood, and let's get ready for Arch Madness

Feb 27 2023 32 mins  
It's a "Ride Home" edition of the podcast as Jeff Bidwell gives his thoughts on Murray State's win over Valpo, a memorable Senior Day for DJ Burns and Rod F. Thomas, JaCobi Wood's game-saving shot, and Arch Madness officially being here.

Why the Valpo game is so crucial, the final game before Arch Madness, and flowers for a former Racer assistant

Feb 25 2023 19 mins  
After a few days away, Jeff Bidwell returns to preview the Valpo sequel, look at a potentially wild final day in the Missouri Valley Conference race, and to throw some flowers toward former Murray State assistant Amir Abdur-Rahim.

Getting ready for Missouri State sequel, and a wild final week in the Valley race

Feb 21 2023 22 mins  
Murray State will head to Missouri State for their penultimate regular-season game tonight. Jeff Bidwell explains why tonight is so important for the Racers, and looks at what could be a wild final week in the Missouri Valley Conference standings.