Commish Chat is a series of one-on-one interviews between Southern Conference Commissioner Jim Schaus and various student-athletes, coaches, administrators, media members and more as they discuss SoCon athletics and issues that affect college athletics on a broader scale.

Schaus's guest for Season 2, Episode 2 is Furman cross country/track student-athlete Bethany Graham. The 2021 SoCon Women's Cross Country Runner of the Year and individual champion, Graham finished fifth at the NCAA Southeast Region meet and will compete in the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Tallahassee, Florida, as will the Paladins' men's team.

Schaus and Graham talk about what winning the SoCon cross country championship meant to her, on her upcoming appearance at the NCAA Championships, how she succesfully balances athletics and academics, and what competing in the Southern Conference means to her. 

For past episodes of Commish Chat, click here.