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Chris Edwards is the radio and television broadcaster for Duke Baseball, Duke Women's Basketball and various other sports around North Carolina. In this podcast Chris shares not only his love of baseball history but also talks to those involved in various areas of our National Pastime to get their stories and find out why they love the game. Additionally, Chris continues his crusade to change the baseball lexicon from Foul Pole to the more correct use of FAIR POLE (hence the name of the Podcast).Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. For suggestions or inquiries: FairPolePodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 14: Mike Rooney, ESPN / Perfect Game

June 21, 2020 • Chris Edwards • Season 1 • Episode 14

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On episode 14 of the Fair Pole Podcast, Chris Edwards visits with Mike Rooney of Perfect Game and ESPN. During a wide-ranging chat this week, the pair discusses:

- How Mike ended up going to Notre Dame
- Keys to being a good defensive first player
- Playing college baseball with Craig Counsell
- Going into coaching after college
- How the relationship with his college coach, Pat Murphy continues to impact his life
- His work as an assistant at Arizona State
- Why he had to host the Pat Murphy Radio Show
- Work with Perfect Game and ESPN
- College Baseball's future
- Omaha and why it is so special
- Bucket Hats

... and more!

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