JACKSONVILLE – Episode 44 of Behind the Beak, the official podcast of Jacksonville State Athletics, is now available for streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud and at JSUGamecockSports.com/podcasts.
 
Head men's basketball coach Ray Harper his entering his fifth year with the Gamecocks, and head women's basketball coach Rick Pietri is back for his eighth season at the helm in Jacksonville. Both teams began full practices last week and are preparing to open the year on November 25 after COVID-19 pushed the start of the season back a few weeks. Both coaches discuss the challenges the coronavirus pandemic has caused to scheduling, preparation and preseason workouts. Despite the changes to the normal routine, both are happy to a hard start date and are glad to see both teams on the court practicing for the upcoming campaign.

Behind the Beak is the official podcast of Jacksonville State Athletics and is available by visiting JSUGamecockSports.com/podcasts, or by clicking on the "Podcasts" tab under "Fan Zone." It can also be found on Spotify, SoundCloud and the Apple Podcasts app. Fans are encouraged to subscribe and follow the podcast to be alerted when new episodes are available.
 
                

        

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