The Sidelines

The Sidelines Podcast elevates RMAC administrators, coaches and student-athletes, celebrating their interests, hobbies, and identities outside of athletics. The Sidelines aims to support the Division II motto "Make It Yours" and emphasize a healthy "life in the balance" across the league. #EverythingElevated

The Sidelines is a sports podcast hosted by Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, with 82 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference hosts The Sidelines, a sports show with 82 episodes published.

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  Episode 82: Aidan Thompson - Chadron State Football and Joey Beckner - Colorado School of Mines Football

  Sep 25, 202641 min

  Oredigger football heads north this Saturday to take on the Eagles for Hall of Fame weekend in Chadron, Nebraska. To prepare for the matchup, Episode 82 sat down with Chadron State quarterback, Aidan Thompson, and Colorado School of Mines defensive tackle, Joey Beckner, to showcase their leadership styles and approaches from both sides of the ball. Both Aidan and Joey have faced their share of change and adversity throughout their collegiate careers, including navigating the transfer portal or experiencing four different head coaches, but have also experienced great success, both athletically and academically. It is evident in today's episode that these young men aren't just focused on playing the game of football, but rather enjoying the family they've developed at their respective schools and applying life-long lessons the sport has taught them to their next chapters. Tune in to celebrate these two leaders as they take the field for a highly anticipated matchup.

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  Episode 81: Coach Levi Gallas - Adams State Football

  Sep 17, 202620 min

  To thrive in today's collegiate athletics landscape, coaches are required to constantly adapt and remember their purpose behind the work they do. For Adams State football head coach, Levi Gallas, that purpose lies in his faith, family and helping young men capitalize on the gifts they've been given, both athletically and academically. As a former Adams State football student-athlete himself, Coach Gallas continues to build on his connections and relationships within the Adams State community to foster a culture of support, highlighted by his players' "Knuckle Thursdays" at local elementary schools. Tune in to celebrate the impactful work of Coach Gallas and his staff as they prepare for the Grizzlies' homecoming weekend against the Hardrockers of South Dakota Mines this Saturday.

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  Episode 80: Caden Measner - Western Colorado Football

  Sep 10, 202619 min

  The Mountaineers are off to a strong 2-0 start for the 2026 football season, led by redshirt senior, Caden Measner. A Greeley, Colorado native, Measner represented Western Colorado at the 2026 RMAC Football Media Day and sat down with The Sidelines to discuss his love for not only the game of football, but his Mountaineer family. Throughout Episode 80, Caden emphasizes the impact his coaching staff has had on his collegiate career, particularly highlighting the leadership of Coach Bains. From a humble recruiting journey and the nickname of "Blender" his freshman year, Caden has developed into one of the RMAC's best wide receivers, commanding an impressive offense that's sure to see continued success this fall. Join The Sidelines in celebrating Caden's last season representing Western Colorado and looking ahead to the Mountaineers' first RMAC matchup this Saturday against the Eagles of Chadron State.

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  Episode 77: Alex Dunagan - Colorado School of Mines, 2026 RMAC Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year

  Jul 15, 202612 min

  For the second consecutive year, a Colorado School of Mines student-athlete is the RMAC’s Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, as Alex Dunagan was named the recipient of the league’s top academic award. Dunagan, a baseball athlete from Cypress, Texas, completed his collegiate career this May with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering while maintaining a 4.00 GPA. He was named the RMAC Baseball Academic Player of the Year and the Summit Award winner at the RMAC Baseball Championship in 2026. On the field, he batted .346 with 25 doubles, 12 home runs, and 73 RBI over 54 games. He earned all-tournament honors at the RMAC Baseball Championship, leading the Orediggers to the championship game. Dunagan was tied for the Division II lead with 25 doubles and ranked No. 23 in RBI, leading the RMAC in both categories. At the RMAC's Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet last Thursday, The Sidelines sat down with Alex for Episode 77 to learn more about his journey to earning the league's highest academic honor.

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  Episode 76: Leah Garcia and Arriana Wright - Colorado Christian Softball

  May 7, 202644 minS0

  <p>The 2026 RMAC Softball Tournament, hosted by Colorado Christian University, is officially under way. As the only two seniors for the Cougars this year, Leah Garcia and Arriana Wright played their part in guiding their program to a historic 47-game win streak. While their stories to becoming two standout seniors for the Cougars differ in many ways, both Leah and Arriana credit their success to the culture that Head Coach, Larry Hays, has built, which seamlessly integrates their Christian beliefs into the sport they love and the career paths they have prepared for through their academic journeys. From their "Pitch...

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