0:35 - Intro

2:05 - A tribute to longtime Gonzaga College High School coach and athletic director Joe Reyda, who suddenly passed away in June. Chad and Derrell reflect on his life, the legacy he built on Eye Street and personal experiences with a man who impacted high school athletics around the country. 

6:10 - Commanders. NFL season is here. Discussion of players to watch out for, new ownership, impact of Eric Bieniemy and why the PG County's own Chase Young is primed to have a breakout season. 

17:30 - Guest: New Digital Pioneers Academy head football coach and athletic director Rob Harris discusses entering a new role, why he took a job at DPA after years of success at Carroll, building the program from scratch, support from the Washington Commanders and how he plans to build a program of young men in an effort to combat DC's youth crisis. 

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Chad and Derrell are joined by Jaret and James Patterson, twins from PG County, MD who both represent an NFL franchise. 
Jaret (Washington Commanders) was a star running back at St. Vincent Pallotti in Laurel, MD, where he rushed for 2,045 yards and 23 touchdowns in his senior season before going on to the University of Buffalo. 
James (most recently with the Buffalo Bills), a linebacker, also attended Pallotti, where he was named first-team All-MIAA and a three-time All-Conference selection before a five-year college career at Buffalo alongside his brother. 

The two go in-depth on their journey, one filled with challenges both on and off the field, and also talk about the honor of representing their state on the sport's biggest stage. 

Tune in for more. 

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Chad and Derrell are joined by Howard University Basketball coach Kenny Blakeney, the DC-native who led the Howard Bison to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1992. Blakeney's roundball roots run deep, having played at DeMatha under legendary coach Morgan Wootten en route to being named MD Gatorade Player of the Year in 1990. He went on to win two championships during an incredible five-year run at Duke under Mike Krzyzewski in the early 90s before a coaching career that eventually led him back to his hometown. 
Blakeney also talks about growing up in DC in the 80s, playing under two of the sport's most notable coaches, leading Howard to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 31 years and how he uses his platform beyond basketball to invest in the community. 

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