This week on the show we’re talking to Wilson cross country, soccer and track coach C.J. Brewer about getting his runners back in action this week and how every student-athlete deals with COVID-19 differently. 01:00 We covered high school sports this week! 11:30 Interview with Wilson coach C.J. Brewer 48:00 Which professional sport would you […]
COVID-19
High School Sports Return to Long Beach After 11-Month Shutdown
After a shutdown of more than 11 months due to the COVID-19 virus, high school sports are returning to Long Beach this week with a trio of cross country meets. Millikan will host Wilson and Poly will host Cabrillo on Wednesday afternoon in a pair of dual meets, then St. Anthony will host Bishop Montgomery […]
Mark Edrington Moving Long Beach State COVID-19 Plan Along
The news that Long Beach State had received permission from the city of Long Beach to bring back 10 spring sports transformed a lot of preparation into action, and longtime employee Mark Edrington is representing the athletics department on the COVID-19 action team. “Our situation is constantly fluid,” Edrington said. “With safety in mind you […]
PODCAST: Dirtbags Coach Eric Valenzuela Talks New Schedule
This week on the show we’re talking to Long Beach State Dirtbags coach Eric Valenzuela about how he’s preparing his team for the 2012 Big West Conference schedule that was released this week and starts in about a month. 01:00 We’ve got good news! 07:30 Interview with LBSU Dirtbags coach Eric Valenzuela 30:00 NFL reactions […]
PODCAST: How Is Long Beach State Restarting Athletics On Campus?
This week on the LB Fee Show we’re talking to Sr. Associate Athletics Director Mark Edrington about how LBSU is adhering to COVID-19 protocols as they bring sports back. He also tells us some great stories about the Walter Pyramid. S4E69 – True Tales Of The Walter Pyramid!! And A Return To Spring Sports With […]
FEATURE: Long Beach Natives Delivering Homemade Care Packages to Feed Homeless
For many, the events of the past year summoned feelings of helplessness. While the pandemic claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and we remained largely isolated from one another, the problems in the world seemed too large to tackle; too complex to comprehend. In such a chaotic world, what can one individual do to make […]
Football: LB Grind Loses Late In WCA Clash
There are two Long Beach-based club teams competing in club football leagues right now, and the Long Beach Grind played one of the best games of the Winner Circle Athletics Champions League last weekend in Chino. The local boys went toe-to-toe with the WCA team made up of top California talent and players from out […]
Long Beach State Spring Sports Coming Back February 15
Long Beach State spring sports are back on track to return to practice and competition on February 15 after the lengthy COVID-19 shutdowns. The Big West Conference announced two weeks ago that it would allow it’s 11 member schools to compete in the spring, but the Beach had to wait for Long Beach health officials […]
PODCAST: Long Beach State Waiting For City To Allow Return Of Sports
On this episode of The LB Fee show, Long Beach State athletic director Andy Fee explains why the Big West Conference is bringing spring sports back and why LBSU has to wait for the City of Long Beach to sign off on that. S4E68 – Spring Sports Return Deep Dive With Andy Fee by lbsuathletics […]
PODCAST: Long Beach Poly Football Coach Stephen Barbee Talks Communicating With His Players
This week on the show we’re reporting some good news and talking to Long Beach Poly football coach Stephen Barbee about how he’s communicating with his players during these strange times. 01:00 We’ve got good news! 12:00 Interview with LB Poly Football Coach Stephen Barbee 25:00 Local 17-year-old professional soccer player 30:30 Green Schools Campaign […]