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Coach Mike Thieke - Baseball
Former Racer
Published on 6/23/2020
Former Racer
Published on 6/23/2020
In 1973, Mike Thieke was early into his baseball career with the Murray State Thoroughbreds when he struck gold and tossed a no-hitter against Purdue. He later became a graduate assistant coach to legendary coach Johnny Reagan. After leaving MSU to coach at the University of Memphis, Mike returned Murray State as head coach when Reagan retired in 1993. Part of Thieke's 10 seasons with the Breds' included the 2003 team that became a true Cinderella story by winning the OVC Tournament at Brooks Stadium in Paducah, Ky. Today, we talk baseball roots and how playing and coaching at Murray State are two of the major accomplishments in Thieke's life, just behind being Grand Dad to Madison, Spencer, Colton and Clayton.
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The Racer Report LIVE gathers once again at the Hop Hound Brew Pub for a weekly live radio recording of Murray State Football talk. Jeff Bidwell and Dave Winder are joined by Racers' head coach Jody Wright. On the menu today is a recap of the MSU game at South Dakota and a look ahead to Saturday's home game against Illinois State.
Published on 10/6/2025
This week on Racer Report live from the Hop Hound Brew Pub, Voice of the Racers, Jeff Bidwell and Dave Winder get you ready for Racer Football's MVFC opener. The Racers travel to Vermilion Saturday to take on the South Dakota Coyotes. Coming off and open weekend, Head Coach Jody Wright checks in as does senior running back Jawaun Northington.
Published on 9/30/2025
This week on the Racer Report LIVE from the Hop Hound Brew Oub, the Racers head into an open week after dropping a 45-10 defeat at Jacksonville State. Murray State Head Coach Jody Wright joins the program and players Jack Yannehill and Conley Crossno are part of today's show with host and Voice of the Racers, Jeff Bidwell
Published on 9/22/2025
Lots going on in Racer Nation as the calendar reaches mid-September. Our top story is the news that MSU Hall of Famer, Isaac Spencer, is set to have his jersey No. 31 retired. The big event will happen in the early part of the season for the Murray State men's basketball team. Plus a check on Racer soccer opening MVC play against Illinois State and the Murray State golf teams see excellent finishes from Peyton Purvis, Trey Wall and Ellin Tynan. And Murray State head football coach Jody Wright takes the Racers to his Alma Mater Jacksonville State this weekend.
Published on 9/18/2025
