Aaron Coleman

Aaron has been working with RCRG since August of 2008 covering various news and sporting events. He graduated in 2003 from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron. He then went onto the University of Akron in May of 2008 with a degree in Radio/TV & Media Productions and a minor in Psychology. It was at WZIP & ZTV where Aaron developed a passion for radio especially Sports Radio. While attending the University of Akron you could hear Aaron on Sundays doing the "Sports Power Talk" program. Aaron covers City Hall, County Council and Akron School Board beats and handles traffic updates weekday afternoons on 1590 WAKR, 97.5 WONE and 94.9 WQMX. You can contact Aaron through the newsroom 330-864-6397 or email acoleman@rcrg.net

Friday, 22 November 2019 12:35

Week 12 Paper Champs: Fantasy Football

On this edition of Paper Champs, Week 12 Brad and Ben talk starts and sits for this week in Fantasy Football.

Part II is right here.

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Thursday, 21 November 2019 16:31

Myles Garrett, Slur, Suspension Upheld

Another blow to the Browns during a season of missed expectations. Myles Garrett's suspension has been upheld by the league today in the wake of the Mason Rudolph incident from the Steelers game last week.

Sam and Brad discussed the news at length Thursday during their show.

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Wednesday, 20 November 2019 18:23

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 11.20.19: Trade Lindor Now

Today on the Sam and Brad Show, Paul Hoynes from Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer says it is the perfect time to trade Fransico Lindor,

Also, Jerry Palm from CBS Sports talks about how Ohio State can take down anybody!

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Wednesday, 20 November 2019 07:42

Student Athletes of the Week: Alison Zupancic and Clay Peets: Firestone HS

This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Alison Zupancic, a junior volleyball player from Firestone.

Alison says that she likes the family and team aspect of playing volleyball with her teammates and friends.

In 2019 she was chosen as the Player of the Year at Firestone and earning that award was a testament to her hard work.

“It showed me that I really am giving a lot to the team and how much I’m putting in is being received,” she said.

Also in 2019, she was named as the 2019 top setter, named to the All City Academic Team, and was named First Team All City amongst other awards and honors.

She explained that being a Firestone student athlete is a great experience all around.

“I think everybody on the team is there to have a good time and to win and put everything out there,” Alison said.

Coach Stacey Evans said she is the epitome of a student athlete.

“She carries above a 4.0 while serving as a team captain,” she said.

“Ally is not only skilled on the court, having earned 1st Team All City, but she is caring, helpful, responsible, and principled.”

Off the court, she volunteers at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and also helps with different elementary and middle school programs in athletics and other activities.

Alison is also involved in the arts program at Firestone in addition to being a student athlete for the Falcons.

Our next Male Student Athlete of the Week is Clay Peets, a junior cross country runner from Firestone.

He says that even though it’s an individual sport, the team aspect is present at all times.

“We’re all brothers,” he said.

“We all push each other, whether we’re running on the Towpath or running a speed workout on the track we try to push ourselves to not only bring success individually, but as a team.”

This year, Clay qualified for the state meet in Hebron, Ohio and was also named City Series Champion, Academic All Ohio, and was a team MVP.

Aaron Varner, Clay’s coach, said that his work ethic sets him apart

“He’s a great young man, he’s driven, he’s focused, and he’s a great leader for our team,” he said.

“Clay’s done something that hasn’t been done at Firestone since 1985, and that’s qualify for the state meet and that speaks to his work ethic and his leadership.”

Away from the cross country trails, Clay is involved in the engineering program at Firestone and is a member of YoungLife, a Christian youth group in the area.

We wish Alison and Clay the best in all of their future endeavors.

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Tuesday, 19 November 2019 17:23

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 11.19.19

On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Head Coach Matt Adorni of Mogadore joined the show to talk about his team's upcoming matchup this weekend

Tim Alcorn, play-by-play voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers talked about the team as they continue their season.

Sam and Brad had some fun talking about things that didn't live up to the hype.

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Monday, 18 November 2019 16:40

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 11.18.19

On Monday for the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

Scott Petrak of BrownsZone.com and the Elyria Chronicle Telegram spoke about the Browns, Myles Garrett and preparing for Miami.

Sam and Brad spoke with Tom in Salem to talk Buckeyes and the big Hoban/Massillon game on Friday

Sam and Brad also shared their thoughts on the Colin Kaepernick news and workout from the weekend.

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Monday, 18 November 2019 15:47

Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 11.18.19

On the Monday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

CBS's Paul Viollis joins Jasen to talk about the shooting in Fresno. (0:19)

Akron Public Schools are adding an ESports program for students. Jasen talks to Director of Specialty Schools, Tamiko Hatcher. (8:27)

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Thursday, 14 November 2019 17:30

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 11.14.19

On the Three Question Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

Solomon Wilcots of CBS Sports and Sirius XM Radio spoke about the Browns and Steelers.

Ross Benjamin picked against the spread on college and pro football for this week.

Sam and Brad also did their "Pick 6" against the spread in college and pro football.

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Thursday, 14 November 2019 15:30

Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 11.14.19

On the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast Thursday:

Dr. Tom Sutton of Baldwin Wallace gave us his analysis of Day 1 of the impeachment hearings.

The City of Barberton is buying 15 of the houses that flooded this past summer. Mayor Bill Judge joined us with the plan to mitigate stormwater runoff.

Our friend, and PGA Pro, Joe Leenheer announced his weekend golf show, Tee to Green.

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Wednesday, 13 November 2019 17:40

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 11.13.19

On the Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast, we take a look at one of the fiercest rivalries in the AFC.

Former Brown Frank Stams and Steeler Bryant McFadden joined the show to discuss their passion for the Browns and Steelers, and discuss what they feel the rivalry should be!