The Zone: Hear It Now

Hear It Now

Patrick Johnston – Vancouver Sun

We’re joined by Patrick Johnston from the Vancouver Sun.

Sean Tomlinson – BleacherReport.com

We talk more about the playoff weekend with Sean Tomlinson from BleacherReport.com.

Pete Kaligis – BHS Hall of Fame inductee & Wyoming assistant coach

Mark talks to former Bellingham High School football star and current Wyoming assistant coach Pete Kaligis.

Roger Repoz – Major League and BHS Alumni

Former Major League player Roger Repoz joins us to talk about his upcoming induction into the Bellingham High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Ben Kerchval – CBS Sports

Mark helps us get ready for the national championship game, talking to Ben Kercheval from CBS Sports

Steve Kyler from Basketballinsiders.com

Steve Kyler from Basketballinsiders.com joins us to talk NBA as the midpoint of the season approaches.

Bellingham High football star & Arizona Cardinal Steve Alvord

Former Bellingham High football star & Arizona Cardinal Steve Alvord joins us to talk old stories and about being inducted into the first class of the new Bellingham High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Gregg Bell – News Tribune of Tacoma

Gregg Bell from the News Tribune of Tacoma joins us to preview the Seahawks weekend.

The Voice of the Huskies Bob Rondeau in The Zone on KPUG

The Voice of the Huskies Bob Rondeau is retiring after the Fiesta Bowl Saturday and he joins us for one final visit on the show.

Roger DeBoer – LC boys basketball Coach

Lynden Christian boys basketball coach Roger DeBoer joins us from the Cloud 9 Sports Lynden Christmas Classic to talk Day One action.

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