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Coach Joe Pannunzio - Football
Published on 7/8/2020
Published on 7/8/2020
Coach Joe Pannunzio is our guest on episode 97 of the Runnin' with the Racers Podcast. Out of Pueblo, Colorado, Pannunzio was a quarterback at Southern Colorado in 1981 and after his playing days were finished, started his career at Mesa College as offensive coordinator. This was the beginning of a long career that would take him to the highest level of college and pro football. When Pannunzio was a graduate assistant at Kansas, former Murray State coach Mike Gottfried got him interested in the Racer Football job. After arriving in 2000, Pannunzio's Racers delivered the OVC championship to Racer Nation in 2002 on that famous 52-yard field goal by Shane Andrus against Eastern Illinois. After leaving MSU in 2005, Pannunzio was part of the rise of Alabama Crimson Tide program led by Nick Saban. Three national championships later, Pannunzio is now a part of the front office with the Philadelphia Eagles as Director of Team Development.
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A busy summer continues for the Racer Athletics with news of the massive improvements for Racer Field, the home of Murray State Softball. We'll hear from head coach Kara Amundson. MVC Commissioner Jeff Jackson comments on his recent appointment to the NCAA D-I Men's Basketball Committee and what it means for the present and future of The Valley. We'll also touch on both Racer basketball teams, football and some key additions to MSU Baseball.
Published on 6/17/2026
On this edition of the Racer Report Podcast, news that Dave Schwepker has retired from Racer Volleyball after 28 seasons and Ben Madsen is just beginning his first year as head coach of Racer Soccer. Host Dave Winder visits with both as one ends his career and the other begins his era at Murray State. Also news of the week from MSU Athletics as Racer Field, the home of MSU Softball, is set to break ground on a needed addition to their home field.
Published on 6/11/2026
The 2026 Racer Football Alumni Association golf scramble signaled that he 102nd football season in Murray State history is near. Dave Winder talked to several members of the RFAA and several former MSU Football players, as well as AD Nico Yantko, head coach Jody Wright and others in this report from Murray Country Club.
Published on 6/8/2026
On this week's Racer Report Podcast, Racer Athletics celebrates their best finish in four years in the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Trophy with a runner-up finish. Plus a former Racer competed in the late April Boston Marathon and news from the week that was for the Murray State Racers.
Published on 6/4/2026
