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
108 episodes
College Football Unfiltered
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 St...
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Closing the Book: Utica's Season Reflections, Rowan Game & Final Picks
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 swi...
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Building Champions: Notre Dame's Repeat Success & Colgate's New Era Under Curt Fitzatrick
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 storie...
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Utica vs Rowan: Bowl Bound Grit
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 car...
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Title Runs & Frozen Goals: Coach Welter and Coach Heenan Headline This Week's Mohawk Valley Sportswatch
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...
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Defense, Records, And Playoff Math In The Empire 8
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...
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How Two Mohawk Valley Powers Punched Tickets To The Carrier Dome
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 confi...
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Home-Field Grit And Playoff Hopes
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 ...
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Utica Rolls, Fisher Looms
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 Sat...
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Inside Utica Football: Run Game Identity, Defensive Grit, And An Alfred Road Test
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 na...
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Closing the Gap: Utica vs. Cortland, Lessons Learned
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...
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Episode 6
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Inside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise Faggiano
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, ...
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Episode 5
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Inside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise Faggiano
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 aft...
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Episode 4
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Inside Utica University Football Podcast Episode #3
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 T...
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Inside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise Faggiano, Episode #2
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 exceptiona...
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Inside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise Faggiano
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 tha...
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Rams, Mountain Hawks & NY Mills Pride: A Patriot League Football Special
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...
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Cleared for Takeoff: A Deep Dive into Navy Sports
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...
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Mute the Noise: ESPN's Tony Reali on Life, Sports & Speaking Up !
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...
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Episode 5
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Section 3 Champs & Still Climbing: RFA Softball with Head Coach Emily Cowell
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 p...
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Between the Posts and Beyond the Pain
What does it take to compete at the Division I level as a freshman goalkeeper? Beyond raw talent and technical skill, it demands extraordinary mental fortitude—something Mikayla McPheron demonstrated when she played half a season with a broken ...
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From the NBA Sidelines to Leadership Insights - A Journey Through 40 Years of Coaching Excellence !
What truly separates elite NBA players from the rest? What makes some coaches thrive in professional basketball while others struggle to make the leap? Dean Cooper, veteran NBA coach and front office executive, peels back the curtain on these q...
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When Parents Cross the Line: Navigating Youth Sports Today
What happens when the supportive village that once raised our young athletes starts to crumble? Former basketball coach Darren Ault pulls back the curtain on youth sports culture today, sharing hard-earned wisdom from over three decades on the ...
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Beyond Adversity: Creating Culture in Business and Life
What does it take to build a telecommunications empire from your garage? Jim Tracy knows firsthand. After his 17-year-old son challenged him to start their own business, Tracy cashed out his retirement accounts and took the ultimate bet on hims...
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