The Seacoast Sports Forum Podcast

SSF-Winter New Hampshire High School Sports Season

The winter sports season is officially underway in the Granite State.

Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown of the Union-Leader talking about the start of the basketball season and the teams in contention.

 

Sherm and Roger also discuss the accelerated schedule for this season and the potential effects on the playoffs in February.

 

The guys wrap up with a look at the coaching changes for the UNH Wildcat football program as well as the effects of realignment on the NHIAA Division 1 high school football schedule in 2022.

 

SSF-Changing of the Guard for UNH FOOTBALL

Coaching legend Sean McDonnell announces his retirement after a 23 year career at the helm of the team and UNH football Hall of Fame quarterback Rick Santos is named his replacement as the 20th head coach of the Wildcat program.

Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno are joined by UNH’s Mike Murphy to recap the events of the past week including the announced retirement of UNH Athletic Director Marty Scarano as well as the appearance of the Wildcat men’s soccer team in the NCAA Tournament 

The hosts also look ahead to the busy schedule for the winter UNH Wildcat sports programs.

SSF Holidays with the Morissette Family

Holidays mean family gatherings and that’s what we did….brought together two brothers that have had successful athletic careers here in Seacoast New Hampshire and are now expanding their horizons….Josh and Cody Morissette are our guests in this special edition of the SSF….

Later in the episode the guys are joined by another special guest who reflects on the young men and their personal development over the years…their Dad…Dave Morissette.

Join host Sherm Chester for a Holiday Edition of the Seacoast Sports Forum

SSF The Warriors and Wildcats Tournament Weekend

The Granite State Division-1 Football title is up for grabs.

The Winnacunnet Warriors are shooting for an undefeated season going into the NHIAA Championship game against the Londonderry Lancers

Sherm Chester is joined by Coach Jim Tufts and Jay Pinsonnault senior sports writer for Seacoastonline.com where they discuss the Warriors road to the big dance including their semi-final win over seacoast rival the Exeter Bluehawks.

Coach Tufts reviews the UNH Wildcat men’s soccer teams successful regular season and looks ahead to the upcoming NCAA Tournament and the Wildcats draw in the brackets (audio clip courtesy of UNH Wildcat Productions /NCAA.com)

Jay announces the seacoast high school students who signed college letters of intent including Exeter’s Josh Morrisette

The guys also cover the latest news on the Bruins, Patriots, and Red Sox in this edition of the SSF.

 

SSF Football Playoffs in the Granite State

It’s Football Playoff Time for the State of New Hampshire

In this edition of the SSF Sherm and Sam are joined by Roger Brown of the NHFootballReport.com and the Union-Leader  discussing all the  NHIAA Divisional playoff teams.

The guys talk about the World Series outcome and wrap up with a tribute to Boston Red Sox announcer “The RemDawg” Jerry Remy.

SSF- The Team is Back in the Studio

”Stone Cold” Jimmy Dunn Returns to the SSF

Comedian Jimmy Dunn joins Host Sherm Chester on this special edition of the SSF.

Jimmy talks about the recent Hampton Beach Comedy Festival....Olympic Surfing….teaching NASCAR’s Brad Kezlowski how to  make the ultimate lobster roll…The Jeopardy “Sweepstakes”….Ted Lasso’s Emmy Award success….Tom Bradys return to Foxboro and Jimmy’s “Stone Cold Lock of the Week”

The Two Boston Guys podcast featuring Jimmy and Tony V will be making a special appearance at The Rex Theater in Manchester on October 15th.

SSF- State of Falls Sports in N.H.

The fall sports season is well underway and hosts Sherm Chester and Sam Bruno are joined by Jeff Collins, Executive Director of the NHIAA on this edition of the SSF.

 

Jeff gives an update on the state of sports activity throughout the Granite State and the challenges of COVID and the 2021 season.

NHIAA approved tournament dates and potential sites are discussed.

Sherm and Jeff discuss the organizations website which has many educational and support resources for coaches, players  and parents as well.   The on going need for officials in all sports is a topic of importance.

During the Two Minute Drill the Red Sox playoff drive and the NFL debut of Exeter’s Hunter Long are reviewed.

SSF - UNH Wildcat Fall Sports Come “Roaring” Back

Mike Murphy, the UNH Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Communications joins host Sherm Chester to take a comprehensive look at all the Wildcat sports programs for Fall 2021  in Durham.

The Wildcat Football team gets back onto the field after a curtailed spring campaign looking for a solid fall season and a return to the FCS championship tournament.

 

Mike also reviews the upcoming season for the Wildcat Soccer, Field Hockey and Cross Country teams and their standout players.

 

Sherm and Mike discuss the UNH WILDCAST. podcast and Mike’s experience broadcasting Wildcat sports and his mentor, N.H.  broadcast legend Jim Jeannotte.

The SSF 2021 Football Season Preview

We get ready to tee up the football and talk about the upcoming season on this edition of the SSF.

Sherm Chester, Sam Bruno and “Coach” Bill Taylor are joined by Roger Brown, sports editor of The Union-Leader and NHFootballReport.com

Practice sessions and scrimmages for N.H. schools are in full gear and Roger breaks down the NHIAA divisions and contenders.

The UNH Wildcats are also getting set for a comeback season on the gridiron.  The hosts discuss the recent Media Day in Durham.

 

During the “Two Minute Drill”  Sam and Coach pay tribute to former Exeter Bluehawk and NHIAA Hall of Fame Coach Fran Addorisio