The Rock Pile
Some call me Coach “Little C,” but at my core, I’m a storyteller, sports fanatic, and dream chaser. As a Fordham Football graduate and longtime high school coach, I’ve seen firsthand how the game shapes character, builds resilience, and creates stories worth telling. The Rock Pile Podcast is where those stories come to life. From athletes and coaches to business professionals and community leaders, each guest shares their journey — the triumphs, the challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. It’s about grit, growth, and the drive to keep climbing no matter how tough the road gets. What started over a decade ago in my basement has grown into something special — a platform to inspire, connect, and celebrate the people who never stop pushing forward. So whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or someone just fighting their way up their own “rock pile,” this show is for you. Want to be a guest on The Rock Pile? Send Rocky Corigliano a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/therockpilerome
Episodes
A coaching carousel this wild doesn’t just reshuffle jobs—it rewrites the map. We open with James Franklin landing at Virginia Tech and why that fit screams culture, patience, and regional recruiting leverage, then ask the uncomfortable Penn State questions: expectations, NIL alignment, and how timing without a plan can backfire. From there, the conversation sharpens around Pat Fitzgerald to Michigan State—a stylistic...
We look back on an 8-win season, a home ECAC berth, and a narrow loss that sharpened our edge for next year. We share what we learned, who set records, and how the culture turned joy and grit into momentum for 2026.
• Rowan bowl game swings and missed chances
• Defensive second-half fixes and secondary standouts
• Record-setting offense and O-line protection
• Tyler’s return plans and fifth-year d...
We scan a packed weekend slate, then sit down with Notre Dame coach John Snyder on carrying a target into a new season and Colgate’s Kurt Fitzpatrick on rebuilding through culture, tough schedules, and leadership when injuries hit. Local stories, big lessons, clear takeaways.
• Section III football results and standout performances
• Why Notre Dame books elite non-conference tests
• How to handle pres...
A gritty road win in a storm sets up a home ECAC bowl against Rowan, as we break down adjustments, celebrate seniors, and lay out the plan for another statement game. We revisit special teams swings, O-line excellence, and the identity that carried us through November.
• bus delays, lightning, heavy rain, still throw with confidence
• offensive line allows zero sacks against a top defense
• second-hal...
We celebrate a packed weekend across the Mohawk Valley, from Utica’s postseason hopes and Section 3 football titles to a frank conversation with Utica men’s hockey coach Gary Heenan and a culture masterclass from RFA field hockey coach McKenzie Welter. The throughline is identity under pressure and how strong programs turn talent into standards.
• Utica football’s bubble watch and key local results
• Sect...
We break down a dominant win over Hartwick, then map the path to a playoff berth through Brockport with clear keys: turnovers, field position, and discipline. We share program stories that show why this team believes it can travel, execute, and be a tough out in November.
• Hartwick recap and defensive takeaways
• Three interceptions and a scoop-and-score
• Fast offensive starts and efficient passing<...
Two Section III mainstays punch their tickets to the Carrier Dome as Syracuse football faces hard truths about depth, development, and adaptation. We celebrate local wins, dig into program-building, and hear how coaches turn practice into confidence under pressure.
• Section III brackets, results, and Dome schedules across classes
• RFA field hockey’s unbeaten push toward a state title
• Syracuse quar...
We dig into a statement win over St. John Fisher, celebrate a defense that stifles the run and kills third downs, and explain how our offense controls games with protection, tempo, and the Raven package. We preview Hartwick, honor veterans and seniors, and lay out the path to more football.
• defense limiting Fisher’s run and total yards
• strip-sack turning point and front rotation
• third-down disgu...
We break down a fast, physical win over Alfred, the balance that unlocked our red-zone efficiency, and how we plan to bottle up Fisher’s dual-threat attack. Community day, Challengers, and PPMD remind us why our stadium feels big-time every Saturday.
• fast start after the bye and early takeaway
• 500-plus yards with red-zone perfection
• Raven package adds quarterback run leverage
• Tyler’s fourt...
We break down a gritty win over SUNY Morrisville, how the Raven package jump-starts the run game, and why our defense and special teams closed the door late. After a needed bye, we scout Alfred, preview a tough Empire Eight stretch, and make national picks.
• physical Morrisville matchup and late-game stands
• Raven package role in red-zone and short yardage
• balancing RPO pass game with downhill run...
We break down a narrow loss to Cortland, why the game felt different than past years, and how we’ll fix red-zone execution and run-game balance before hosting Morrisville. Leadership, development, and NPI realities shape our path as we push for momentum heading into the bye.
• key moments from the Cortland game and the trick play
• why turnovers and missed red-zone points changed the result
• special ...
A charged homecoming turns into a statement win as special teams swing the game early, the defense swarms to the ball, and the offense cashes in before we turn fully to a ranked road test at Cortland. We share what’s in the “sauce”: execution, middle-eight mastery, and playing loose together.
• homecoming energy, hall of fame honors, and community tailgate
• special teams sparks with two blocked punts, a ...
Coach Blaise Faggiano reflects on Utica's tough 21-17 loss to Hobart and how they're using it as motivation heading into their Empire 8 conference opener against Alfred State. The Pioneers are focused on bouncing back for homecoming weekend after a strong non-conference performance that has prepared them well for the challenges ahead.
• Despite outgaining Hobart 387-242 in total yards, "hidden ...
We break down Utica University Football's impressive 41-14 victory over RPI in the emotional Believe Bowl, highlighting both the pregame tributes and dominant on-field performance that has the Pioneers off to a 2-0 start.
• Quarterback Tyler Szalkowski continues his exceptional play, completing 27 of 29 passes for 385 yards and 6 touchdowns against RPI
• The defense held RPI to just 14 points, with s...
Coach Faggiano reflects on Utica University's impressive road victory against Washington & Jefferson in their season opener, highlighting quarterback Tyler Szalkowaski's record-breaking 528-yard passing performance and the team's exceptional character both on and off the field.
• Traveling well as a team with many first-time collegiate players showing maturity and discipline
• Holding W...
Coach Blaise Faggiano reflects on his journey as the longest-tenured football coach in New York State and the evolution of Utica University's program. He shares insights about team leadership, the upcoming season, and the special traditions that make Utica football unique.
• Program transformation from facilities improvements to academic expansion
• Development of a coaching tree with over 70 former ...
Coach Joe Conlin discusses Fordham football's upcoming season and their preparation to bounce back from last year's challenges. He shares insights about key players, position strengths, and the team's strategy for improvement in an increasingly competitive Patriot League.
• Recruiting in the Patriot League requires casting a wide net while maintaining academic standards, but produces players wi...
In this episode of the Beyond the Game podcast, we connect with Karl Darden, a US Naval Academy graduate, 20-year veteran, former helicopter pilot, and dedicated Navy sports podcaster.
• Naval Academy graduate (Class of '84) with 9 years active duty as a helicopter pilot and 11 years in the reserves
• Started Navy Sports Nation blog during COVID in 2020, followed by the Navy Sports Central podcast
Tony Reali brings listeners behind the scenes of his remarkable 23-year journey at ESPN in this candid, reflective conversation about sports broadcasting, personal growth, and authentic connection.
Starting with his early days at Fordham University's WFUV radio station, Reali shares how being told his Jersey accent "wasn't good for the Bronx" became just one of many moments where construct...
From underdogs to champions – Rome Free Academy's softball team has rewritten their program's history under first-year coach Cowell. After 32 years without a sectional title, this junior-heavy squad finally climbed the mountain by embracing a philosophy that's as simple as it is powerful: believe you belong, play with confidence, and never fear the moment.
What makes this championship run remar...
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