Talkin' Old School with Roger Franklin Williams

Coach Brian Shafer talks about Lake Brantley High School 50th Anniversary Celebrations and Harmon Wages, former Florida Gator QB and Atlanta Falcons record setting RB, talks about his record setting "NFL Hat Trick" performance on December 7, 1969, with the Falcons, playing for Coach Norm Van Brocklin, his experiences as a Florida Gator, and his upcoming book, "The Butchers Boy" with Talkin' Old School Host Roger Franklin Williams.

Frank Pomarico, Offensive 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 about Coach Ara Parseghian and his impact on Notre Dame Football and in the lives of the young men who played for him from 1964-73. Coach Rick Darlington, Head Football Coach of DeLand High School, talks about his return to Florida, the reasons he chose DeLand High School and the principals and philosophies which have been the foundation of his successful career, which includes 3 Florida Class 8-A State Championships.

Coach Andy Johnson talks about his Boone Braves 2022 Football season at this point in the season. The 3-3 Braves are about to embark on 3 District Games in 7 days vs Cypress Creek, Lake Nona and Oak Ridge. Presenting Sponsor Guy Revelle, Co-Owner of Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew, discusses the Everglazed concept, their success and support of high school and youth sports. JC Carnahan of Orlando Sentinel Varsity Sports gives an overview of this Friday nights best matchups and the top teams in Central Florida to this point.

Roger Franklin Williams announces the new Culver's Restaurant in Apopka, Florida and speaks with Apopka Franchise Owner Luke Ryba about the Brand New Culver's Restaurant in Apopka and their Grand Opening on Labor Day 2022.

Blockbuster Apopka vs Kissimmee Osceola Kickoff Classic Preview! Includes interviews with both Head Coaches, Jeff Rolson Apopka and Eric Pinellas Osceola! Blue Darter players OL Tai Ray, TE Antonio Ferguson and DE Kavon Call! And and "Old School Blue Darters vs Kowboys" segment featuring former (1972-74) Kissimmee Osceola All State QB Gary Larson!  This program highlights the 2022 contest with interviews with current Coaches and Players AND spans 50 years of Apopka vs Kissimmee Osceola Football with insights from Kowboys Great Gary Larson.

Coach and Administrator Brian Shafer shares great personal stories about his 22-year coaching career at Lake Brantley High School and Sara Miller of Miller's Sod Sales shares about the program "Acts of Kindness for Daniel" the program to honor the memory and legacy of Daniel Miller.

Talkin' Old School features Apopka Blue Darter Baseball with Head Coach Bobby Brewer and players C TJ Burske, LHP Larson McMaster, LHP Gavin Serwe, SS Jacob Pino and  DH DJ Durand recorded at Apopka Mower & Equipment Repair. The program also includes comments from Old School Blue Darter Baseball players, former Major Leaguer Rodney Brewer, Apopka Mower Owner Mike Martin, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, Apopka Coaching Legend JP Mancuso, John Peery, Editor of the Apopka Chief, Derek Kirkland of the famed Apopka Baseball Kirkland Family, Coach Brian King and others.

 

Blue  Darter Basketball Coach Scott Williams discusses Apopka Basketball and the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and James McKnight, 11 year NFL veteran with the Seahawks, Cowboys, Dolphins and NY Giants discusses his days in the Apopka Blue Darter Football program and the experiences that prepared him for an 11 year NFL career and his recent induction to the Liberty University Hall of Fame

Roger Franklin Williams speaks with Ty Ray, Father of Blue Darter OL Tai Ray about developing leadership and a positive culture and Head Baseball Coach Bobby Brewer about the current 8-1 Blue Darter Baseball team and his experiences as the Head Coach of the 2001 USA Champion Apopka Little League team

This Old School Legends Series presentation of Coaching Legend Gerry Gergley and the founding of the FTU/UCF Wrestling program recorded at Christner's Prime Steak and Lobster Orlando. The program included the story of how Coach Gergley started the program from scratch, using the wrestling mat he had in his car and follow the program through it's early success competing favorably with the top college wrestling programs in the country to the legacy produced by the many early wrestlers who later became wrestling coaches in Central Florida, establishing one of the most competitive high school wrestling cultures in the country. The program includes interviews with Coach Gerry Gergley and the first 3 FTU/UCF Wrestling All Americans--Ray Barker, Rich Dombrowski and Doug Peters and includes comments from a large number of the dozens of former FTU/UCF Wrestlers who attended the event.