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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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On this edition of Racer Report LIVE from Buffalo Wild Wings in Murray, Dave Winder visits with coaches and players of Murray State Athletics. This week, head football coach Jody Wright and linebacker Rett Hemphill stop by to discuss the Oklahoma State game and this weekend's MVFC opener at home against Southern Illinois. From MSU Volleyball, head coach Tristyn Krzos and senior Paige Brock stop by the program.
Published on 9/24/2026
In this edition of the Racer Report Podcast, Dave Winder reviews the ceremony that announced and honored Leon Owens and the naming of the MSU Softball faculity Owens Family Field. Plus, Racer Football wins at home 23-17 over Valparaiso. Head Coach Jody Wright comments as the Racers travel west this week for game in Stillwater against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Published on 9/15/2026
Phase 3 of upgrades were announced for Johnny Reagan Field at Taylor Family Park by Murray State Athletics. Since Murray State Baseball went all the way to the College World Series in 2025, the upward movement of Racer Baseball has been impressive. Dave Winder visits with AD Nico Yantko and Head Coach Dan Skirka. Plus a recap of the Racers' opening day game, a 28-14 loss last Thursday against Eastern Illinois. Quarterback Colin Shannon and Head Coach Jody Wright comment as the Racers get ready to travel to Middle Tennessee for a Saturday night game. Plus the news of the week from the Murray State Racers.
Published on 8/31/2026
The Murray State men's basketball team knocked off Poissy BC Thursday 113-46 to make it a perfect 4-0 on their tour that began in Spain, went through Greece and ended in France. Head Coach Ryan Miller and senior Ben Shtolzberg comment on the trip helped set the stage for the coming 2026-27 basketball season. We also get ready for the 2026 Murray Sate soccer season as the Racers play at Ole Miss Friday and host Missouri Sunday at Cutchin Field.
Published on 8/11/2026
