Freddie Crittenden podcast: U.S. Olympian on Jesus' love

SS PODCAST: U.S. hurdler Freddie Crittenden on his Olympic experience, Jesus’ love for us

By Sports Spectrum May 27, 2025

Freddie Crittenden in 2024. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE & JASON ROMANO, FEATURING FREDDIE CRITTENDEN

Freddie Crittenden is a U.S. track and field athlete who competed in the 110-meter hurdles at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. In college at Syracuse University, he was a two-time first-team All-American.

Today on the podcast, Freddie talks about his Olympic experience, overcoming injury to race, becoming a girl dad, signing a contract with Adidas, the transformative experiences during his athletic career, and the significance of love as a core principle in his relationship with Jesus.

>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<

I started track in 3rd Grade. After 22 years, countless meets, thousands of hurdles, constant injuries, amazing teammates , 5 amazing Coaches, my best friendships in this life, 6x Team USA, 2xDLF, and 1 World Champs……. I can say I Am an OLYMPIAN.

Freddie Crittenden III, OLY

— Freddie Crittenden III, OLY (@__respect_earnd) July 2, 2024

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SS PODCAST: Oklahoma State coach Jacie Hoyt on becoming a new mom, leading with love

By Sports Spectrum Jun 17, 2025

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE & JASON ROMANO, FEATURING JACIE HOYT

Jacie Hoyt is the women’s basketball head coach at Oklahoma State University, a role she took over in March 2022 after serving as the head coach at the University of Missouri-Kansas City from 2017 to 2022. In 2024-25, Hoyt led the Cowgirls to 25 wins and their second NCAA Tournament berth in three seasons.

Today on the podcast, Jacie Hoyt returns to the show to share about her experiences of leading a team with a strong sense of community and faith, her personal struggles with infertility, and the joy of returning to coaching shortly after giving birth. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of college basketball, including the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, and how she navigates these changes while maintaining her commitment to her players and their development.

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Grateful for an administration who believes in me, and thankful for the players and coaching staff who bought into the vision and put in the work to make it all possible! Being a part of @OSUAthletics and this community is an honor! Loyal & True…let’s keep climbing 🧡🤠 https://t.co/v07nWfDJ8z

— Jacie Hoyt (@CoachJacie) April 3, 2025

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SS PODCAST: Matt Forte’s dad Gene on Father’s Day, parenting, discipleship, legacy

By Sports Spectrum Jun 13, 2025

Matt Forte, left, and Gene Forte, right. (Photo courtesy of Matt Forte)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING GENE FORTE

Gene Forte is the father of our Sports Spectrum host, Matt Forte. Gene was a defensive tackle at Tulane University from 1974 to 1978, and Matt played as a running back there from 2004 to 2007.

Today on the show, Gene joins his son Matt on a special Father’s Day edition of the Sports Spectrum Podcast. The conversation touches on the impact of fatherlessness in society, the power of forgiveness, and redemption in parenting. Gene shares valuable insights on how to be a good father, emphasizing love, discipline and the importance of spiritual guidance.

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Matt Forte and his father, Gene. One family, 2 generations of football players… 2 different takes on hairstyles. pic.twitter.com/wkAPshOhvt

— E60 (@E60) November 4, 2015

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SS PODCAST: SMU football head coach Rhett Lashlee on coaching as a calling, Godly leadership

By Sports Spectrum Jun 10, 2025

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING RHETT LASHLEE

Rhett Lashlee is the football head coach at SMU. He joined the program in 2022 after serving as an assistant coach for more than a decade with programs like Miami (Florida), Auburn and Connecticut.

In 2018 and 2019, he was SMU’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, before taking the same roles at Miami for 2020 and 2021.

Today on the podcast, Rhett Lashlee shares insights on building a winning culture in college football, navigating the challenges of modern college athletics, leading his team to the College Football Playoff, and the significance of discipleship and community in maintaining spiritual health.

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It’s simple, Christ died so that I, an unworthy hypocrite and a sinner, could LIVE. Love in its purest form. The Ultimate Sacrifice. #GoodFriday pic.twitter.com/CxRcWFnRY9

— Rhett Lashlee (@rhettlashlee) March 30, 2018

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SS PODCAST: NFL receiver K.J. Osborn on faith, football, rescuing a man from a burning car

By Sports Spectrum Jun 6, 2025

K.J. Osborn in 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING K.J. OSBORN

K.J. Osborn is a wide receiver in the NFL with the Washington Commanders. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by Minnesota. He spent four seasons with the Vikings (2020-23) before signing with the New England Patriots for 2024 and Washington for 2025.

In today’s conversation, K.J. Osborn shares about his experience as an NFL player, discussing the unique challenges he faces, including mental health issues, financial pressures, and the importance of faith. He recounts a heroic incident where he saved a man from a burning car, reflecting on the impact of that experience on his life and faith.

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Welcome back @KJ_Osborn! pic.twitter.com/tdiGaMF6MJ

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) March 14, 2025