Spencer Rodak

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Spencer has always been passionate about sports, growing up playing and following various sports. He ran cross country in high school and began his journey in sports media in 2017 as a journalism intern at The Spectrum & Daily News. Since then, his work has been published in numerous outlets including Deseret News, Standard-Examiner, St. George News, Southern Utah Now, SUU's Thunderground, SB Nation's RSL Soapbox, FanSided's Venom Strikes, fan-insider.com, The Spurs Web, and Iron County Today. Spencer is the founder of Stadium Sportzz and both the Sportzz with Spencer and Mountain States Sports Report podcasts. His experience extends to public address announcing, having first served as the PA announcer for Southern Utah University soccer in 2017 and as a high school sports PA announcer. He is now entering his fourth year as a PA announcer at Utah Tech University, where he also occasionally takes on the role of in-game emcee. Spencer's versatility also extends to radio, where at The Fan Sports Network he produced high school and Utah Tech athletics broadcasts, hosted the weekly Region 9 Football Tailgate Show, and appeared daily on The Drive. Now working towards completing his Bachelor's degree in Media Studies, Spencer was recently named the Sports Director at Utah Tech University's 91.3 The Blaze for the 2024-25 year. He will host a weekly show and serve as a play-by-play broadcaster, continuing his dedication to sports journalism and broadcasting. When he isn’t talking, writing about, or watching sports, Spencer enjoys traveling and spending time with his amazing wife.

Southern Utah gymnastics records new season-high in win vs. UC Davis

DAVIS, Calif. - Facing a second conference opponent in three days, the SUU Flippin' Birds totaled a season-best score in a 196.650-196.300 victory on Sunday afternoon. Niya Randolph took the all-around title with a score of 39.450 and claimed the top...

Southern Utah basketball: Men’s and women’s teams fall to Utah Valley

The SUU basketball teams took the court on Saturday to battle in-state rival Utah Valley in the regular season's penultimate game. The women's team hosted the Wolverines for Senior Night, with their late comeback effort falling short in a 53-48...

Flippin’ Birds sting Hornets in road victory

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Hitting the road for a two-meet Northern California road trip, the Southern Utah gymnastics team defeated conference foe Sacramento State 196.100-193.575 on Friday night. Ellie Cacciola and Niya Randolph shined for the Thunderbirds, as Cacciola claimed the top...

SUU hoops: Men, women record rivalry wins over Utah Tech

Both Southern Utah basketball programs took the floor Thursday night to battle in-state rival Utah Tech, and both emerged victorious. The men traveled to St. George and won 82-75. On the other hand, the women's team hosted the Trailblazers and...

SUU softball’s offense struggles at Easton Bama Bash

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Taking part in the Easton Bama Bash at the University of Alabama, the SUU softball team recorded a 1-4 record over the past weekend as the offense struggled to score runs. Here are recaps of all the games,...

Thunderbird men’s basketball stopped by Abilene Christian

ABILENE, Texas - Beginning a three-game road trip on Thursday, the SUU men's basketball team fell 75-59 at Abilene Christian. The visitors started the game well, taking a 16-9 lead to the first media timeout. ACU responded immediately, using a...

SUU women’s basketball wins defensive battle vs. Abilene Christian

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Hosting the Abilene Christian Wildcats on Wednesday evening, the SUU women's basketball team emerged with a 49-46 victory for their third straight win. The opening quarter set the tone for the defensive nature of the game,...

Thunderbird softball wraps up Long Beach Tournament play

LONG BEACH, Calif. - Taking part in the Long Beach Wilson Tournament, the SUU softball team played four games over two days over the weekend, going 1-3. Here is a recap of the Thunderbirds' tournament results, beginning with a 1-0...

Southern Utah basketball: Women defeat UVU, men fall in close contest

The SUU basketball teams were in action on Saturday. The men's team hosted UVU, while the women traveled to Orem. Southern Utah women's basketball secured a 72-63 upset victory, while the men's side fell 70-68 against the first-place Wolverines. Here are...

Flippin’ Birds fall in home battle with Stanford

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Hosting No. 13 Stanford, the Southern Utah Flippin' Birds gymnastics team battled but fell short on Friday night, 196.775-196.125. First rotation - Vault  SUU began the night on the vault, scoring 49.175. Ellie Cacciola started strong, tying her...

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