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Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: Hear from Marshall football coach Tony Gibson as fall camp kicks off. Get the latest insights as the Thundering Herd begins preparations for the upcoming season. 

 Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: Ryan Crisp, Associate Athletics Director for Annual Giving, Ticket Sales, and Fan Engagement at Marshall University, joins Paul to discuss upcoming events for Herd fans. Plus, hear comments from Marshall University President Brad Smith and the new Vice President and Director of Athletics, Gerald Harrison. 

Gerald J. Harrison is officially introduced as Marshall University’s new Vice President and Director of Athletics. This episode features the full audio from the introductory press conference, held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: Tyler Kennett from HD Media Sports joins the program to talk Sun Belt Media Days, Marshall Football, and the upcoming season. 

 Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: Reaction to the hiring of Gerald J. Harrison as the new Director of Athletics at Marshall University. 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: Marshall softball coach Morgan Zerkle joins the show to discuss her new staff additions and her upcoming championship chase in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.Plus, don’t miss Marshall Appreciation Night with the Tri-State Coal Cats tomorrow! Use promo code HERD for a free ticket: https://coalcats.ticketspice.com/tri-state-coal-cats-vs-burlington-july-26th

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: Calvin White from Main Street Clarksville joins the show to discuss reports that Austin Peay Athletic Director Gerald Harrison is expected to be named the next AD at Marshall University. 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: Hear from Marshall football coach Tony Gibson, plus a conversation with Emily Suter, Assistant Director of Athletic Development at Marshall University. 

The Drive with Paul Swann for Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The Drive with Paul Swann for Monday, July 21, 2025 

The Drive with Paul Swann for Friday, July 18, 2025 

The Drive with Paul Swann for Thursday, July 17, 2025 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: Will Smith joins the show to discuss his new role as General Manager of Thundering Herd Properties. 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: New Louisiana Tech play-by-play voice Kyle Schassburger joins the program to discuss why Louisiana Tech is a good fit for the Sun Belt Conference. 

Paul Swann has your reaction to the news that Louisiana Tech will be invited to join the Sun Belt Conference, plus the news of the day on The Drive with Paul Swann.

The Drive with Paul Swann for Friday, July 11, 2025 

The Drive with Paul Swann for Thursday, July 10, 2025 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: Ryan Crisp, Associate Athletics Director for Annual Giving, Ticket Sales, and Fan Engagement at Marshall joins the show with the latest on Herd football tickets — including season tickets, mini plans, single-game sales, and what to expect for away games.

The Drive with Paul Swann for Tuesday, July 8, 2025 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: Mountain East Conference Commissioner Reid Amos joins the show to discuss the league's expansion into Ohio with the addition of Shawnee State as its twelfth member.

The Drive with Paul Swann for Thursday, July 3, 2025 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: Brad Ferrell, Vice President of Sales at The Thunder Trust, joins the show to talk about their new partnership with Delta Hotels and how it benefits Marshall student-athletes.

The Drive with Paul Swann for Tuesday, July 1, 2025 

On today’s edition of The Drive with Paul Swann: Marshall alum Michael Adams from the Austin Sports Journal joins the show to break down Texas State’s official move to the Pac-12. 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: West Virginia State hires Huntington native and Huntington High alum Whitney Bays as its new women’s basketball coach. Marshall alum Michael Adams of the Austin Sports Journal joins the show to break down Texas State’s move to the Pac-12.

On this bonus episode, I share my interview with West Virginia native Dave Nitz, recorded on May 28, 2024—just as he announced his retirement after nearly 50 years as the “Voice of the Bulldogs” at Louisiana Tech. Over a broadcasting career spanning almost 60 years, Dave called more than 4,500 Louisiana Tech games—including football, basketball (both men’s and Lady Techsters), and baseball—and 36 summers of minor league baseball, culminating in his 2019 induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. He shares candid stories from the booth, his enduring love for the game, and reflections on what’s next after an extraordinary run.

The Drive with Paul Swann for Wednesday, June 25, 2025 

The Drive with Paul Swann for Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The Drive with Paul Swann for Monday, June 23, 2025 

The Drive with Paul Swann for Friday, June 20, 2025