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Runnin' With The Racers - Coach Buddy Hewitt
Runnin' with the Racers
Published on 6/22/2026
Runnin' with the Racers
Published on 6/22/2026
Dave winder has another installment of the Runnin' with The Racers Podcast, the program that has featured 68 Murray State Hall of Fame members. Coach Buddy Hewitt started his Murray State career as an all-star for Racer Football and later launched the Murray State men's golf program in 1961, and that led to him nurturing his student-athletes for next 41 years. Hewitt remains one of the larger-than-life figures in MSU history and was inducted into the MSU Hall in 1990. He passed away in 2015, three months from his 88th birthday. On the program today, his daughter Lynn Dowdy, current Murray State Golf Coach Jacob Miller, former MSU Coach Eddie Hunt and former Hewitt player John Hobby share their thoughts about Buddy Hewitt.
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A busy summer continues for the Racer Athletics with news of the massive improvements for Racer Field, the home of Murray State Softball. We'll hear from head coach Kara Amundson. MVC Commissioner Jeff Jackson comments on his recent appointment to the NCAA D-I Men's Basketball Committee and what it means for the present and future of The Valley. We'll also touch on both Racer basketball teams, football and some key additions to MSU Baseball.
Published on 6/17/2026
On this edition of the Racer Report Podcast, news that Dave Schwepker has retired from Racer Volleyball after 28 seasons and Ben Madsen is just beginning his first year as head coach of Racer Soccer. Host Dave Winder visits with both as one ends his career and the other begins his era at Murray State. Also news of the week from MSU Athletics as Racer Field, the home of MSU Softball, is set to break ground on a needed addition to their home field.
Published on 6/11/2026
The 2026 Racer Football Alumni Association golf scramble signaled that he 102nd football season in Murray State history is near. Dave Winder talked to several members of the RFAA and several former MSU Football players, as well as AD Nico Yantko, head coach Jody Wright and others in this report from Murray Country Club.
Published on 6/8/2026
