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Dan Hicken

Dan is a one of the First Coast’s most recognized sports personalities. He has worked in sports broadcasting in Jacksonville since graduating from the University of Florida in the mid-1980’s including as Evening Anchor and Sports Director for WTLV/WJXX from 1986 – 2013 Senior Sports Anchor for WJAX-TV/WFOX-TV from 2013-present. Dan has been broadcasting on 1010 XL/92.5 FM since its inception in 2007.

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Leon Searcy

Former Jaguars Offensive Lineman Leon Searcy joins the “XL Primetime” crew every weekday from 12:00 PM -1:30 PM for Lunch with Leon. Leon is a beloved and respected former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman, an All-American for the University of Miami who was a first round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, before playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars. His perspective as a player provides compelling radio.

Matt Hayes

Matt Hayes is an award-winning writer who has covered college football for over 25 years. Currently, Matt writes for Saturday Down South and Stadium. He has also written for Florida Times Union and Sporting News. His work has been honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors, and the Football Writers Association of America. He has been a frequent contributor to the NFL Network and the family of SiriusXM radio shows.

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Ryan Green

Ryan “The Hacker” Green has been part of the sports radio landscape in Jacksonville since August 2002. Hacker began his career in radio as a producer, then became an on-air contributor and ultimately, a show host. A graduate of Wolfson High School and the University of North Florida, ‘Hack’ has covered all of the local sports teams including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles and even local high schools. Hacker has been part of 1010 XL/92.5 FM since the station launched in April 2007.

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Hays Carlyon

Hays is a Jacksonville native who graduated from The Bolles School in 1994. He attended the University of Florida for three years before graduating from UNF in 1999. In addition to his co-hosting duties on The Frangie Show, Hays has spent the last four seasons as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ beat writer for 1010 XL and co-host of the 1010 XL Kick Off Show on Jaguars’ game days.

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Frank Frangie

Frank is a well-known and revered fixture in Florida sports broadcasting. A graduate of Englewood High School and the University of Florida, he has over 30-years of experience in sports media. A college football televison show host since 1996, national play-by-play voice announcer for Touchdown Radio, and a sportswriter for the Florida Times-Union, Frank has also been the proud radio play-by-play voice of the Jacksonville Jaguars since 2014. Frank has been broadcasting on 1010 XL/92.5 FM since its inception in 2007.

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Rick Ballou

Rick is deeply experienced and respected sports broadcaster who hosted the evening show of the Chicago-based Sporting News Radio for 7 years. A graduate of Florida State University, he covered the Seminoles for Sports Radio in Tallahassee, providing him with in-depth knowledge about another one of Jacksonville’s favored collegiate teams. Of course, Rick’s sports knowledge is well-rounded, across sports and teams. Since 2014, Rick has been the Sideline Reporter for the Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as hosting Into the Night, his own 2-hour show each weeknight. Rick has been broadcasting on 1010 XL/92.5 FM since its inception in 2007.

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James Coleman

James Coleman is Co-Host of The Sports Den airing each weeknight on 1010 XL/92.5 FM. James, aka Big Game James is a former college and professional football player who won 3 ACC Championships as a starting fullback for the Florida State Seminoles under legendary coach Bobby Bowden, then later, as a member of the New Orleans Saints. A multi-talented individual James is a highly sought-after certified U.S. Sports Performance Coach and Trainer, and a contributing writer for Gridiron Now. James’ unique perspective as a top-level player and trainer, smooth style and quick wit have propelled him to quick sports radio broadcasting success which is only continuing to grow.

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Denny Thompson

Denny is a highly regarded coach in North Florida who has spent the past 12 years building his reputation as a trainer of top-tier quarterbacks from middle school-through-college. Schools throughout the region regularly consult with Denny and his business, 6 Points regarding their teams’ QB play and offensive strategies. A 24-year resident of Jacksonville, Denny’s professional experience, local knowledge, easy-going disposition, and witty sense-of-humor have helped make him, and The Sports Den become integral parts of the sports radio broadcasting landscape in the First Coast area.