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Jack Betts, who plays wide receiver at Amherst College, joined Matt Noonan for an interesting podcast discussion about Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).  Betts discussed his interested in NIL, including signing his first deal earlier this year to how he seeks out opportunities with brands and companies. He also discussed his experience at the NIL Summit earlier this month to conversations he has had with other NCAA Division III student-athletes that are interesting in joining this space.  Amherst coach E.J. Mills also joined the podcast briefly to share his view on NIL, especially in the D-III college sports world.  Stay connected with Jack Betts on Instagram (@jbetts21) and Twitter (@jrbetts21). 

Matt Noonan welcomed Darren Munns of Columbia College baseball to the Noontime Sports Podcast to discuss his 30 years coaching college baseball, along with his first book, Cheers to Baseball.  Munns shares why he decided to write a book -- he considered it his pandemic project -- but also explains what he learned from revisiting past experiences throughout his coaching journey. Additionally, he shares some life-lessons learned over the last 30 years, including pursuing something you love and what makes you happy.  To learn more about the book, please visit Munns' website: https://www.munnsbooks.com/  Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation 

Let’s talk some (more) football!  Matt Noonan (host/producer) is back for a solo podcast to discuss a few football topics, including his NFL divisional rankings for the AFC North and South (he began his positional rankings last week with the AFC East).   But before Noonan unveils his quarterback rankings, he begins the podcast with an update on what listeners should expect going forward. We will produce solo and guest shows, as well as discuss some non-sports topics like we had earlier this year with a few coaches (0:45). After the update, Noonan shares some early opening week college football games to watch, both in and outside of New England (4:10). He then transitions to his quarterback rankings for the AFC North (12:00) and AFC South (18:00). Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation 

Matt ‘Noontime’ Noonan returns for a late-afternoon Saturday podcast to share a few thoughts on his beloved Boston Celtics losing to the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals (2:00). Can the Green and White learn from this loss or will it scar them for both next season and beyond? Following some thoughts on the Celtics, Noonan shares his early predictions for the Commonwealth Coast Football (CCC) conference (8:45) – will Husson University or Endicott College win the crown this fall? The football theme continues with Noonan ranking his top four quarterbacks in the AFC East (10:50). Where does Mac Jones of the New England Patriots fall in the pecking order?

The Noontime Sports Podcast is officially back -- let's celebrate!  Matt Noonan, who is the host/producer, is excited to get back to podcasting, as well as share thoughts on what this fresh start for the show will be like, including different topics or how sports and politics have merged these days. Additionally, Noonan reflects on a busy lacrosse championship that saw some exciting outcomes and finishes, including RIT men's lacrosse winning its second-straight NCAA D-III crown and Middlebury College women's lacrosse scoring its eighth title in program history. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram: @NoontimeNation 

It's time to say goodbye to the Noontime Sports Podcast -- wow, it has been quite the ride! We have been podcasting for nearly a decade, as well as produced roughly 200 shows (maybe a few more?) since the calendar flipped from December 31, 2019 to January 1, 2020.  Matt Noonan reflects on the journey, what he will remember most, and if it is possible you could hear him on a future show -- don't rule it out! Additionally, Noonan reminds our fans, followers, and listeners that Noontime Sports is not done or ending -- in fact, our attention will now shift to new ideas for the blog (NoontimeSports.com) and social media.  Thanks for a fun journey, everyone -- our shows, both old and new will remain so you can re-listen to them as much as you want! 

Happy Friday, everyone!  Today, we welcome coach John Raba of Wesleyan University men's lacrosse to the show -- Coach Raba and Matt Noonan discuss a variety of topics from his team's season-opener against Bates College to the growth of the sport, both in and outside of New England, and much more.  Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation 

On a brand new Noontime Sports Podcast, Brandon Eckles of Springfield College stops by to chat with Matt Noonan (host/producer) about his current role with the school's athletic department. Brandon is the coordinator of media relations and provides some insight on the day-to-day of college athletic communications to various projects he has helped bring to life for the website and social media.  Additionally, Eckles discusses his love for graphic design to the recent news of coach Charlie Brock announcing his retirement last week from the men's basketball program. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation. 

Carol Matsuzaki, an alum and coach of the MIT Women's Tennis program, joined Matt Noonan for a brand new Noontime Sports Podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including coaching and leadership. Additionally, Carol and Matt discuss the word "pressure" -- what does it mean? And is pressure a good thing for the competitive edge?  Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation  

After a few weeks off, we're excited to be back to podcasting -- yay!  Matt Noonan (host/producer) begins our first show in a few weeks with a state of the podcast -- well, more why we elected to take a break and what we're eager to do now that we're back to producing audio content.  Additionally, we welcome Kyle Diangkinay back to the show -- do you remember when Kyle joined us around this time last year? Matt and Kyle discuss his new role with New York University athletics, as well as get into a discussion about what makes a good story.  Stay tuned for more podcasts soon, but in the meantime, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram (@NoontimeNation), and YouTube. 

Hannah Merritt, who is a digital marketing specialist with the Cleveland Charge (the NBA G League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers), joined Matt Noonan for a brand new Noontime Sports podcast to discuss a slew of topics, including her path to Ohio after finishing her master's from Endicott College. Merrit shares her passion for working in sports, as well as the various internships she held leading up to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic that provided her with experience that would lead to an opportunity in the basketball world. Stay connected with the Noontime Sports Podcast through our Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels, as well as find us on Instagram at @NoontimeNation 

Matt Noonan welcomes Nick Davis to the Noontime Sports Podcast -- Davis is the head coach of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse women's track and field program, and is a former colleague of Noonan's when the duo worked together at MIT during the 2014-15 school year.  Noonan and Davis converse about a slew of topics, including learning from coach Halston Taylor -- Taylor is the former Director/Head Coach of the MIT cross country and track and field programs. Additionally, the duo chats about establishing a successful culture to empowering his student-athletes and what motivates them on a daily basis.  Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation