The Monarchists

31:43

ODU Soccer Needs a Response — West Virginia Comes to...

The Monarchists ·

2026/10/08

Old Dominion is 8-3, but after three straight Sun Belt losses, Tennant McVea says the Monarchs need to remind themselves who they are.Aaron and Mike sit down with Tennant to break down the loss at Kentucky, why ODU has gotten away from its identity, and what has changed defensively over the past few matches.Tennant also explains why defending starts much higher up the field than most fans realize, how ODU uses GPS and analytics to evaluate defensive effort, and why simply running more doesn’t always

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01:02:04

ODU Football: Is the Season Off the Rails? | Georgia...

The Monarchists ·

2026/10/06

Old Dominion is 1-4.And after a 42-10 loss at Georgia State, there’s no sugarcoating where this season currently stands.The Monarchs were overwhelmed offensively, repeatedly beaten over the top defensively and never seriously threatened a Georgia State team that controlled the game from start to finish.So where does ODU go from here?Aaron, Mike and Justice dig into a team that seems to have lost both its offensive identity and the confidence it showed earlier in the season.The running game that once

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36:24

#23 ODU Soccer Has a Target on Its Back | In the...

The Monarchists ·

2026/10/01

Old Dominion is 8-2, but after a difficult night at Georgia Southern, Tennant McVea says this group has reached an important point in the season.The target is on their back.Aaron sits down one-on-one with Tennant to break down what went wrong in Statesboro, why ODU didn't look like itself, and how the Monarchs avoid letting two conference losses erase everything they built through the first 10 matches.The conversation goes beyond one result. Tennant explains why success can create entitlement, how

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01:19:15

ODU Football: Now What? | JMU Recap + Georgia State...

The Monarchists ·

2026/09/28

Old Dominion is 1-3.After a 46-20 loss to JMU — the Monarchs’ fifth straight loss to the Dukes — the question isn’t about preseason expectations anymore.It’s simple:**Now what?**Jonathan Plisco and Jarod Brown join Aaron and Mike to break down a frustrating night against JMU and, more importantly, where ODU goes from here.There was at least one major reason for optimism. Freshman quarterback Ryan Huff threw for 261 yards in his first career start and looked extremely comfortable when given a clean

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01:11:24

#15 ODU Soccer Got Punched. Then It Responded. | In...

The Monarchists ·

2026/09/25

The undefeated streak is over. What happened next may tell us even more about this ODU team.George Maire and David “Chapo” Chapman join Aaron and Mike to talk about the battle with now-#1 South Carolina, bouncing back after falling behind William & Mary, and why this group believes it has the mentality to handle adversity.We also get to know George and Chapo away from the pitch — from Liverpool and Nottingham to British food, Scouse accents, locker-room personalities and another round of

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01:12:46

S3E22 - September Updates with Macaddin Dye - Hudson...

The Monarchists ·

2026/09/22

CB, Gary and Coach Finny talk about new ODU AD Tim House, stadium construction updates and new uniform combos. Catcher Macaddin Dye joins to give us the inside scoop on how the Monarchs' pitching staff is looking so far and his experience playing for the Pilots this summer.

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01:13:14

ODU vs JMU: How Do the Monarchs Respond? | ECU Recap...

The Monarchists ·

2026/09/21

Old Dominion had every opportunity to beat East Carolina.Instead, the Monarchs let one get away.ODU fell 20-17 to ECU, dropping to 1-2 after a frustrating second half filled with turnovers, penalties, missed opportunities and an offense still searching for consistency.Now comes JMU.The Dukes arrive in Norfolk at 3-0, winners of four straight against Old Dominion, and suddenly Saturday feels much bigger than just another game on the schedule.Aaron, Mike and Justice break down what went wrong against

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01:01:53

#13 ODU vs. #4 South Carolina: THIS IS THE BIG ONE |...

The Monarchists ·

2026/09/17

Old Dominion is 7-0, ranked #13 nationally, and preparing for its biggest test yet: #4 South Carolina under the lights in Norfolk.This week, Alessandro “Niño” Maldonado and Jacopo Caprile join Aaron and Mike first to take us inside the locker room, talk about ODU’s wins over UMBC and VCU, and share the journeys that brought them to Old Dominion.We get into Jacopo’s dangerous long throw, Niño’s time in Croatia and with Colorado Springs, representing Honduras, battling back from injuries, and plenty

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01:05:34

ODU vs ECU: Is This a MUST-WIN? | Virginia Tech Recap...

The Monarchists ·

2026/09/14

ODU is back home — and this one feels BIG.Old Dominion fell 44-21 at Virginia Tech, dropping the Monarchs to 1-1. The offensive line struggled, Quinn Henicle was under constant pressure, and Virginia Tech exposed some real issues ODU has to fix.But there were also some major positives.Quinn showed he can absolutely throw the football. Josh Rodriguez had a breakout performance. The defensive line continued to create havoc. And despite the final score, there are still plenty of reasons to believe this

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47:32

#22 ODU Soccer Is 5-0 — And the Players Are Buying In...

The Monarchists ·

2026/09/10

🔥 5-0. Ranked #22. 20 goals.Old Dominion Men's Soccer is officially back in the national conversation.On this week's In the Lion's Den, Aaron heads straight to the ODU Soccer Complex for a two-part episode with Head Coach Tennant McVea, followed by Monarch standouts Micah Wayland and Jason Purks.Tennant breaks down ODU's 3-0 win over Bucknell, why the Monarchs were able to stay patient in a scoreless match, and what changed when Ludovico Vicini broke through with an Olimpico in the 72nd minute.Then

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45:17

4-0. 17 Goals. ODU Soccer Is a PROBLEM. | Tennant McVea

The Monarchists ·

2026/09/04

🔥 4-0. 17 GOALS. And Old Dominion Men's Soccer is starting to get some national attention.ODU is off to its first 4-0 start since 2012 after absolutely dismantling Radford, 7-1 — and yet Tennant McVea isn't interested in celebrating records.He's interested in what comes NEXT.On the latest episode of In the Lion's Den, Aaron and Mike sit down with Tennant to break down the Monarchs' red-hot start, the offensive explosion, the growing national recognition and why the scary part might be that this

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01:11:29

ODU Football 2026: Is This a Sun Belt Championship...

The Monarchists ·

2026/09/01

ODU FOOTBALL IS BACK. 🦁🏈After a 10-win season and a Cure Bowl championship, the expectations around Old Dominion have changed.So what comes next?Mike, Aaron and Justice are back to kick off the 2026 season and there is A LOT to unpack.Can Quinn Henicle take control of a completely different ODU offense? How concerned should we really be about replacing all five starters on the offensive line? Could Cody Cook's new offense actually fit Henicle better than last year's system fit Colton Joseph?And

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40:37

ODU Soccer Is ROLLING: 2-0, 8 Goals & Protecting The...

The Monarchists ·

2026/08/31

Old Dominion Men’s Soccer is OFF AND RUNNING.The Monarchs are 2-0 with eight goals through their first two matches, and Coach Tennant McVea joins Aaron and Mike for Episode 2 of Season 3 of In The Lion’s Den to break down what has suddenly made this ODU attack so dangerous.We recap the season-opening road win over George Washington and the wild five-goal performance against Elon, including Jason Purks’ huge night, Lewis Rourke’s fast start and Noah Dietze unleashing an absolute 🚀 to help turn the

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01:36:05

S3E21 - Stadium Updates and Newcomer Deep Dive -...

The Monarchists ·

2026/08/28

CB, Gary and Coach Finny have good news about stadium construction and pictures of the progress. Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Paul Panik joins the guys for a deep dive on the 20 new guys joining the team. Plus Rodeo Clowns and Zonkeys?

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01:01:28

Why ODU Tennis Keeps Winning | Dom Manilla & Dominik...

The Monarchists ·

2026/08/24

Why does Old Dominion continue to win at such a high level in college tennis?ODU Women's Tennis Head Coach Dom Manilla and ODU Men's Tennis Head Coach Dominik Mueller join Aaron and Mike for a wide-ranging conversation about the championship culture both programs have built — and what it takes to sustain that success as college athletics changes around them.The two Doms take us inside their different approaches to recruiting, roster construction, NIL and the transfer portal, including why Mueller

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01:11:28

Kent Bazemore: ODU Glory Days, NBA Stories & Why...

The Monarchists ·

2026/08/12

Old Dominion legend Kent Bazemore joins The Monarchists for a wide-ranging conversation about his remarkable journey from a tiny North Carolina town to ODU basketball and a decade in the NBA.Baze takes us back to the beginning — arriving at Old Dominion as a raw 164-pound redshirt, battling his way up the depth chart, becoming one of college basketball’s elite defenders, winning championships and helping create one of the greatest eras in Monarch basketball history.Then we head to the NBA.Kent tells

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01:00:16

In The Lion's Den S3E1 | ODU Men's Soccer 2026:...

The Monarchists ·

2026/08/10

Season 3 of In The Lion's Den is here — and we're kicking it off with the entire ODU Men's Soccer coaching crew.Head Coach Tennant McVea is joined by assistant coaches Josh Spencer and Nathan Jones for our complete preview of the 2026 Old Dominion Men's Soccer season.The Monarchs have added another deep recruiting class with talent from Virginia, across the country and around the world. We break down the newcomers, how they fit what ODU wants to become, the returners who have taken another step, and

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57:46

From Monarchs to Mentors | Ian Rapanick & Tyler Burns

The Monarchists ·

2026/08/06

Two ODU journeys. One small-town football family. A mission much bigger than wins and losses.Perquimans County High School Head Coach Ian Rapanick and Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Line Coach Tyler Burns join Aaron and Mike to discuss how their paths crossed at Old Dominion and eventually brought them back together on the same coaching staff.Tyler shares how a California kid who was once too big to play youth football traveled across the country to become an offensive lineman at ODU. Ian

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34:46

Jeff Jones and Russell Turner - Coaches vs Cancer...

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2026/07/27

Basketball legends. An unforgettable night. One fight much bigger than the game.Former Old Dominion men’s basketball coach Jeff Jones and Coaches vs. Cancer Legends Gala Executive Committee member Russell Turner join Mike and Aaron to preview the 2026 Hampton Roads Coaches vs. Cancer Legends Gala.After raising more than $414,000 during its record-setting inaugural event, the gala returns to Chartway Arena on Friday, September 18 with an even bigger goal.This year’s featured guests include:• Geno

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01:20:14

S3E20 - Summer Ball, Roster Updates and Beau! -...

The Monarchists ·

2026/07/23

CB, Gary and Coach Finny chat about upcoming rule changes, non-conference opponents, Monarchs in pro ball and a stadium construction update. Beau Cowan checks in to say hello and the guys breakdown the new additions to the 2027 roster.

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