Talkin' Old School with Roger Franklin Williams

SUPER BOWL VETS MIKE DITKA JACK YOUNGBLOOD & BILL CURRY TALK SUPER BOWL w ROGER FRANKLIN WILLIAMS

The Talkin' Old School with Roger Franklin Williams presented by Gatorland featured a Super Bowl Preview with a twist, a Retro Super Bowl program where Super Bowl Veterans Mike Ditka, Jack Youngblood & Bill Curry discussed their experiences is some of the most impactful games of the Super Bowl era. The first half of the program features Bill Curry, who was the starting Center for Lombardi's Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl 1, where the Packers defeated the KC Chiefs 35-10. Curry also talks about his experiences in Super Bowls III and VI with the Baltimore Colts. In the second half, Hall of Famer Mike Ditka talks about the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears and their Super Bowl XX victory and his experience as a player for the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI. Finally, Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood talks about playing on a broken leg in Super Bowl XIV for the LA Rams in a game where they were leading the Steelers after 3 quarters, but finally fell 30-19.

GERALD LOPER, FLORIDA All-SEC LINEMAN 1973-75 TALKS DICKEY-ERA GATORS AND UPS & DOWNS AFTER FOOTBALL

Florida Gators All-SEC offensive guard Gerald Loper, 1972-75, talks Coach Doug Dickey wishbone-era Gators, which included 3 Bowl Games including the 12/31/74 Sugar Bowl vs Nebraska and a Dickey-era best 9-3 record in 1975. He also shares about the acclaimed offensive line of the '75 season, The Family, and the interesting fact his small time high school, the Eustis Panthers, produced 3 Gator starters during the mid-70's; Jimmy Ray Stephens, Robby Ball and Gerald Loper. The program also includes the powerful story of the ups & downs faced by many players of his era in raw detail including his insightful training camp experience with the 1976 San Francisco 49ers and his poignant exit from the game of  football. His account of his triumphs & successes as well as his perseverance in overcoming disappointments & failures ends with powerful Old School Wisdom from Gerald Loper to young ballplayers  and students. 

Author Mary Flynn and Derrick Hicks President of Thompson Jewelers review President Trump's Inaugural Address

Award winning author Mary Flynn and Derrick Hicks, President of Thompson Jewelers and authority on the Revolutionary War, discuss President Donald Trump's Inaugural Address with host Roger Franklin Williams on The Roger Franklin Williams Show.

Frank Pomarico, Tri-Captain of the 1973 Notre Dame National Champions, Talks 2025 College Football Playoff Review

Frank Pomarico, Tri-Captain of the 1973 Notre Dame National Champions and author of the book, "Ara's Knights, Coach Ara Parseghian and the Golden Era of Notre Dame Football",  talks 2025 College Football Playoff with host Roger Franklin Williams. It's the final segment of the "Talkin' Old School 2025 College Football Playoff Series" presented by Christner's Prime Steak & Lobster and Gatorland, the Alligator Capital of the World in Orlando, Florida.

Hall of Fame Coach John Hemmer Talks Oak Ridge Pioneers Hall of Fame with Roger Franklin Williams

Coach John Hemmer, who led Oak Ridge High School to 5 State Championships, was a member of the coaching staff on the USA Track & Field team at the 1982 Barcelona Olympics and is a member of 9 Halls of Fame, including St Francis Prep in NYC, talks Oak Ridge High School Hall of Fame. He is joined by fellow St Francis Prep Alum Frank Pomarico, author of the book "Ara's Knights" and Tri-Captain of the 1973 Notre Dame National Champions, as we also talk about the current state of college football. 

Vito Fera of Network Sound and Video talks Preserving Our Old School Memorabilla

Vito Fera, founder of Network Sound & Video in Longwood, Fl talks about how Network Sound & Video can help us restore, preserve and save our cherished memorabilia such as game films, VHS tapes, pictures and other items from "back in the day". 

Apopka Men's Basketball vs South Lake 12/20/20

Frank Pomarico Tri-Captain of the 1973 Notre Dame National Champions talks 12/31/73 Sugar Bowl vs Alabama

Frank Pomarico, Tri-Captain of the 1973 Notre Dame National Champions and author of the book, "Ara's Knights", shares his first hand account of the 1973 Sugar Bowl Number 1 vs Number 2 matchup between Notre Dame, coached by Coach Ara Parseghian and Alabama coached by Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Notre Dame prevailed in stirring 24-23 last minute victory in a game where the lead changed hands numerous times. The interview with Frank Pomarico was part of the Talkin' Old School New Years Day 2025 Special, which featured in-depth interviews that  highlighted 3 historic New Years Bowl Games where the College Football National Championship was decided. 

1983 Miami Hurricanes Safety Eddie Williams talks 1/1/84 Orange Bowl Victory vs Nebraska & '83 National Championship

Eddie Williams, starting Safety on the 1983 National Champion Miami Hurricanes and Apopka Blue Darter Football Alum, talks about the Canes dramatic New Years Day 1984 Orange Bowl victory over Nebraska, including a detailed account of Nebraska's failed last second 2-point conversion attempt which gave Miami the win and their first National Championship under Coach Howard Schnellenberger. He also talks about his coach at Apopka High School, Coach Chip Gierke, and his exceptional positive impact on his players lives and the rise of Apopka Blue Darter Football to elite status.

Alabama Crimson Tide Great Robin Parkhouse shares about the famed 1971 Crimson Tide & the 1/1/72 Orange Bowl

Alabama Football Great Robin Parkhouse, All-American DE and Defensive Captain of the famed 1971 Crimson Tide, Alabama's first Wishbone team under Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, reflects on that  historic Alabama season and the New Years Day 1972 Orange Bowl that matched Number 1 ranked Nebraska and Number 2 ranked Alabama. This interview was part of the New Years Day 2025 Talkin' Old School broadcast that reflected on 3 historic New Years Day Bowl Games that crowned National Champions in the pre-playoff and BCS era--the 1/1/72 Orange Bowl; the 12/31/73 Sugar Bowl and the 1/1/84 Orange Bowl.