Everybody knows and loves Teddy Allen. The writer/broadcaster/emcee/podcaster/etc. isn’t used to being in the guest’s seat on Beyond 1894, but he’s taken the time to share his journey in this episode. From his small-town beginnings to his first experiences at Louisiana Tech, from the jobs and people that shaped his career to his special 2022 […]
51. Talvin Hester: The Guys to Root For
Talvin Hester may be new to his role as Head Coach of the Louisiana Tech Dunkin’ Dogs, but he’s called Ruston home before and is proud to call it home again. In this episode, he talks about the highs and lows of his coaching journey, the strengths of his team in preparation for the upcoming […]
48. Sonny Cumbie: Touchdowns and Tenets
Louisiana Tech’s new head football coach, Sonny Cumbie, sits down to talk about the season ahead as the Bulldogs ramp up summer practice. He reminisces about growing up in Snyder, Texas, and playing quarterback at Texas Tech. He talks about his penchant for coaching and the lessons instilled in him over the years. He mentions […]
38. Lane Burroughs: The Boys Are Back In Town
The Louisiana Tech Bulldog Baseball squad looks to run it back after a year full of historic highs, and Head Coach Lane Burroughs joins this episode ahead of their season opener at the Love Shack. He’s got a lot of praise for his team, and he speaks to the importance of college education amidst a […]
33. Todd Castleberry and Meredith Fisher: Good Health and Gratitude
Teddy Allen sits down with Dr. Todd Castleberry and kinesiology student Meredith Fisher on this Thanksgiving week episode. They talk about how their research is helping those who protect our community to be healthier and how our Department of Kinesiology is always on the go. Meredith discusses her background in musical theater and her life […]
18. Adam McGuirt: Pressure makes diamonds… and a soccer pitch
Since May 1, 2019, Adam McGuirt, Louisiana Tech’s Director of Disaster Recovery and Strategic Initiatives, has been doing “whatever’s next” as the University’s main point of contact between contractors and architects on athletic facilities destroyed by the EF3 tornado in April 2019. Here, he shares the vision for the project, the baby steps and giant […]