The panel is on its A-game this week in hopes to be picked up as a regular series on Northern Arizona University’s cable station — UTV62. Nate and the gang bring out the big guns with the NAU debate focusing on the women’s basketball’s dismal season and the early success of the tennis teams. This week’s JackChat segment features women’s tennis standout Orsi Golovics with Jacked Up’s very own Brandon J. Smith. The pro panel then gets to the nitty gritty of this year’s NFL free-agent class. Show your support…
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Jacked Up Episode 16—Men’s basketball special with a quarterback
by Wade McMillin on March 2, 2010
In this week’s episode the gang breaks down the upcoming Big Sky men’s basketball tournament. Join the panel as they discuss NAU’s chances to be the tournament’s dark horse. Stayson and Wade also make their picks for who will win the Big Sky and head to the big dance. Stick around for the pro panel’s discussion on the departure of Brian Westbrook and LaDainian Tomlinson, the best and worst conferences in college basketball as well as who Brandon and Chuck pick as the national tournament’s No. 1 seeds. This week’s…
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by Wade McMillin on February 22, 2010
This week’s episode goes poolside for the highly anticipated Jacked Up Swim and Dive special at the Wall Aquatic Center. Join this week’s panel of Wade McMillin, Stayson Isobe, Brandon J. Smith, Kyle Ford and host Nate Alcorn as they pump you up for the upcomming WAC championships that the NAU swim/dive team must take on. The entire NAU segement is devoted to NAU’s swm/dive team, so check it out for analysis of their season and predicaments on the conference tourney. Also, the pro panel weighs in on the NBA…
Full PostJacked Up Episode 14 — Tri-Jacked
by Wade McMillin on February 15, 2010
The Jacked Up panel is short handed again, so the good news is that Chuck Constantino will share his knowledge on professional sports. However, the crew makes due with Armando Nila (of the Wade and Mando Show) filling the void. Also, Nate and Wade both wear ties this week to throw down in debates about the NAU women’s basketball team, the NAU Tri-Jacks, the NBA trade deadline, the winter olympics and the biggest cry babies in sports. This week’s JackChat features NAU Tri-Jack athlete Josh Terwoord talking about just how…
Full PostJacked Up Episode 13 — Puttin’ it up with Patton
by Wade McMillin on February 9, 2010
Jacked Up gets a little musical this week with the panel rapping and rockin’ and rollin’. Join Wade McMillin, Chuck Constantino and host Nate Alcorn as they elaborate on NAU’s sports facilities, the women’s golf team and the recruiting class for the NAU football team. Also, if you enjoy the pros, you’ll love what Kevin Ford and Brandon J. Smith think about super bowl parties, the best dynasties of the next decade and Kobe Bryant. If you don’t even like the personalities of our panel, make sure to check out…
Full PostJacked Up Episode 12 — Throwin’ it down
by Wade McMillin on February 2, 2010
In this week’s episode Wade wears a tie, Chuck and Brandon work their butts off in two separate segments and Nate mispronounces the honored guest’s name. The roundtable discussion keys in on if the NAU men’s and women’s basketball teams can stay hot, the loss of Jay Lively Ice Arena, Kurt Warner retiring and the NBA All-Star game. Also, join Brandon J. Smith in an exclusive interview with NAU senior thrower Javier Villareal, who recently broke the school’s shot put record. This episode, filled with its pro footage, is sure…
Full PostJacked Up Episode 11—Vancouver bound
by Wade McMillin on January 18, 2010
This week’s episode kicks off the spring semester with a bang. Host Nate Alcorn, Chuck Constantino, Wade McMillin, Brandon Smith and Kyle Ford are back for this round of debates that includes the NAU track team, NAU tennis teams, the best NFC-playoff QB, the west coast coaching carousel and Mark McGwire. Jacked Up’s special guest is NAU senior and Olympic employee Andrew Wary. This episode, filled with its pro footage, is sure to get the most weary sports fan Jacked Up! Just click below to get started.
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Jacked Up Episode 10
by Wade McMillin on November 23, 2009
In Jacked Up’s last episode of the fall semester the panel discusses the black out on NAU’s campus, Fiona Connell and Lana Christensen winning WAC athlete of the week awards, the Heisman race, Tracy McGrady and a super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Click the button (on the right) to play this vlog.
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by Wade McMillin on November 16, 2009
Host Nate Alcorn is back from his break and so is the Jacked Up team. this week’s episode features two new guests on the pro-side of the panel as well as your favorites wrapping up NAU’s best Big Sky Championship. The professional sports topics include the Phoenix Suns and the best of the NFL’s undefeated teams.
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by Wade McMillin on November 3, 2009
In this week’s edition of Jacked Up, Nate Alcorn takes a well-deserved break while former host Wade McMillin tries to shake off the rust. join the Jacked Up team in their Halloween costumes in debates that include the women’s basketball team, the Big sky postseason, the Phoenix Suns and the scariest thing in sports.
Full PostWebShow: Jacked Up Episode 7
by Wade McMillin on October 27, 2009
In the seventh episode of Jacked Up, the Lumberjack Sports Team debuts its newest installment, Jack Chat. This week’s Jack Chat features women’s soccer beat reporter sitting down with NAU senior forward Sarah Neatherton. Stick around with the panel for discussion about the NAU men’s basketball team and the NFL’s worst quarterbacks.
Full PostWebShow: Jacked Up Episode 6
by Wade McMillin on October 20, 2009
In the sixth episode of Jacked Up, the Lumberjack Sports Team welcomes back and old and friendly face, former sports editor Eric Galo, to the panel. This weeks topics at hand: The impact of Lexi Sullivan’s injury to the NAU volleyball team, the NAU cross-country team, the NFL’s best undefeated teams and the biggest choke artists of MLB’s divisional series.
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by Wade McMillin on October 8, 2009
Jacked Up is Northern Arizona’s only video sports blog. Join host Nate Alcorn for the fifth episode, which discusses the NAU swim/dive team, the NAU women’s tennis team, the Lumberjack passing game and our picks for MLB’s regular-season awards.
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Jacked Up Episode 4: Beginning the Big Sky
by Wade McMillin on September 22, 2009
In this week’s episode Nate Alcorn, Chris Etling and Wade McMillin preview the women’s golf team, evaluate the volleyball team and take on baseball’s rebuilders. This week’s special guest is Jonas Raynsford reporting on the Ice Jacks.
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by Wade McMillin on September 14, 2009
In this week’s show join Sports Editor Nate Alcorn in his welcome back to Chris Etling and Wade McMillin on the Jacked Up panel. This weeks topics include: The NAU tennis team, N.L. Cy Young Hopefuls and the most gangsta’ starting five in the NBA. Special guest: Jacked Up Producer Brandon J. Smith wraps about professional baseball.
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WebShow: Jacked Up Episode 2
by Wade McMillin on September 7, 2009
NAU’s only video sports blog makes a move into the Skydome. Join Lumberjack Sports Editor Nate Alcorn and his panel of Chuck Contantino and Matt McFadden in a debate about the hottest sports topics on campus and world wide. This week’s guest is Stayson Isobe rapping about the women’s soccer team.
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by Wade McMillin on September 3, 2009
NAU’s only video sports blog makes its season two premiere. Join Lumberjack Sports Editor Nate Alcorn and his panel in a debate about the hottest sports topics on campus and world wide.
Full PostJacked Up’s season finale
by Wade McMillin on May 8, 2009
While the rest of NAU slaved away over finals, the Jacked Up panel and host Nate Alcorn found time to end their season on top with their best show yet. Join the Lumberjack sports team as they debate amateur pitchers, bounced NBA playoff teams, the hardest sport to play and much more.
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by Nate Alcorn on April 30, 2009
Jacked Up takes it even a step further with new graphics and an even bigger panel. Witness Wade McMillin’s Jacked Up panel debut and hear the Lumberjack’s best sports writers debate the NFL draft, NBA playoffs, MLB blunders and the best and worst of sports personalities.
Full PostBoldin could find new home on draft day
by Nate Alcorn on April 23, 2009
Former Jacked Up host Wade McMillin hands over the reigns to new Lumberjack Sports Editor Nate Alcorn and is joined by special guest Chris Etling. The new cast covers debates about Isaiah Thomas at FIU, the best and worst of the NFL’s newest head coaches and Mike Adras’ contract extension.
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by Wade McMillin on April 16, 2009
This week the Jacked Up panel goes inside the NFL draft, NBA playoffs and the Masters. Check out an even newer format that will be sure to leave even the simplest sports fan Jacked Up!
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by Wade McMillin on April 2, 2009
This week Jacked Up host Wade McMillin is joined by Nate Alcorn, Chuck Constantino, Matt McFadden and Brandon J. Smith to debate the Tampa Bay Rays, NAU hockey, NFL Free Agency, the Final Four and the NBA’s playoff picture. Listen to the Lumberjack sports team in a game-show debate atmosphere that’s sure to leave even the biggest sports fan JACKED UP!
Full PostProblems with the WBC, Jay Cutler and NAU sports
by Wade McMillin on March 24, 2009
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The Lumberjack sports team of Wade McMillin, Nate Alcorn, Chuck Constantino, Matt McFadden and Brandon J. Smith debut Jacked Up’s new format to decide its grand champion. Tune in to see the squad argue over the best and worst of NAU sports, the NFL draft, the NBA MVP and much more. It’s sure to get you Jacked Up!
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by Wade McMillin on March 9, 2009
Wade McMillin, Chuck Constantino, Nate Alcorn, Brandon J. Smith and Matt McFadden of the Lumberjack sports section debate the return of Tiger Woods, NAU men’s basketball and preview the upcoming MLB season. Two of these topics have sad endings, but one is yet to be decided; tune in to find out.
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