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IWU Wildcat Roundup
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Covering IWU Football, with host Vern Mihill.*Not affiliated with IWU in any way.New episodes Wednesday during the [email protected] Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iwu-football-pod/support
Episodes
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Playoffs 2025 Week #2
It's a big family holiday week. Mrs. Watson is turning, well it's her birthday, it's Thanksgiving Week, and the Wildcats have a postseason game!! Erik & Chad welcome back Luke Watson, three time all-MSFA offensive lineman and a member of two post season squads in Marion. The guys talk playoff...
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Playoffs Week #1, The Bye
Chad and Erik recap the conference clinching victory over Siena Heights. Then in a Wildcap Roundup Bye Week Special, three player fathers join Erik and Chad to discuss the program from the viewpoint of the father. Finally, the guys talk about all conference honors and possible playoff match ups.
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The Regular Season Finale
Like any good team, Chad and Erik do their best to keep the focus on this week and not peak into the future (but we will a little). We discuss Senior Day and the records that continue to fall. Erik interviews senior safety Conner Woods who recorded his first career touchdown on Senior Day. Then…
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Senior Day 2025
The Blue Devils of Lawrence Institute of Technology come to campus on Senior Day. It could be your last chance to see the Cats in Wildcat Stadium this season. The guys get you ready for the matchup and review the rivalry game from last weekend. Erik talks with safety J Hill in the Senior…
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Taylor Week 2025
Erik tells you the wrong score of the Defiance College game over & over. It was 56 to sevenTEEN, Erik & Chad break down the record setting game nonetheless. Erik visits with senior defensive tackle Antonio White in the Senior Spotlight. Finally, the guys get you ready for the Grant County Grudge...
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Week #9
The guys talk about the record breaking passing attack at Madonna. Then Chad talks to the author of the records QB Arjun Lothe. Erik gives a break down of Defiance College's history and its football heritage. Then Chad and Erik breakdown the Yellow Jackets squad and discuss this weekend's...
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Week 8
Coming off the bye, Chad and Erik recap stats from the first half of the season. We open the Roundup Record book to see where some of the season numbers rank all-time in program history. Erik talks with senior cornerback Da'Veon Turner. Finally the guys look ahead to the week eight match up with...
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BYE Week
Join the Roundup as Erik and Chad recap the dominant win over the University of St. Francis (IL). The guys discuss Arjun Lothe's record pace, a deep receivers room, and back ups getting some reps. Erik talks to offensive lineman Ben Miner in the Senior Spotlight. Jays Thai Place is suddenly…
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The Saints Come Marching In
Erik does his best to cheer Chad up after the tough 4th quarter loss to Marian. We break down Arj Lothe's record breaking day, talk about Cam Morrison's emergence, and our belief in Coach Taylor. Erik talks to Vincie Solano in the Senior Spotlight. We also discuss the Tumilty-less St. Francis…
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Run the Dang Ball !!
The Wildcats overcame the biggest halftime deficit in program history by pounding the rock. Three backs ran for 139 second half yards and nearly rewarded the Oline with a "thick six". Chad & Erik break down the come from behind win over Olivet Nazarene, Erik talks to Wade Melanson in the Senior...
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Lotsa Points
“They had a good DJ.” Chad and Erik recap the Judson game and get you ready for Olivet Nazarene. The guys talk record points, kick-off returns, and Gabriel Birkhimer. Isaac Smith in the Senior Spotlight chasing Braylon Smith’s program receiving records. Kudos to Christian Smith for the sixth TD…
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Hitting the Road
The Wildcats take to the road for the first time on the season and travel to a new destination, Judson University. Chad & Erik recap the week two win over St. X and get you prepared for the clash against the Eagles. Erik talks with senior middle linebacker Brock Thomason but dropped the ball on...
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Week Two 2025 v. Saint Xavier
The Wildcats look to bounce back from a week one loss taking on perennial MSFA power, the Saint Xavier Cougars. Chad & Erik break down the opener and get you ready for the night contest against St. X. Erik chats with senior DB Vance Sheppert and Chad introduces listeners to senior OL Logan...
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Season Opener 2025 v. Keiser
The three-time national finalist Keiser Seahawks pay a Labor Day weekend visit to Wildcat Stadium. Chad and Erik get you ready for the opening weekend match up between two NAIA powerhouses currently ranked in the Top 10. Seniors Isaiah Courtois and Deven Arevalo discuss their time in Marion and...
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2025 Sneak Peak
It's less than two weeks until the players report!! So Chad and Erik thought it was time to start talking Wildcat football. It's that time of year where nobody but the coaches really knows what the team has coming back and even the coaches may not have a full picture of what some of the newcomers...
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Playoffs Week 3 vs. Benedictine
Then there were eight. The Wildcats playoff déjà vu continues. After losing one regular season game, at Valpo, the 'Cats started their playoff run with a win against a purple team from Kansas. Just like 2022, the reward is the Benedictine Ravens at home. Fred, Chad, and Erik break down the 2nd...
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Playoffs Week 2
The Battle for the Red Banner starts for the Wildcats this week. The guys give an in-depth breakdown of the Southwestern Moundbuilders and the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Association. Fred talks to LB coach Devin Bacchus who gives an interesting perspective having played for the 'Cats and now...
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Playoffs Week 1 - OT
Two GREAT interviews to help you through a Saturday with no Wildcat game. First up, Chad goes deep with senior QB Austin Meyers. the two have a unique relationship as Austin grew playing football for coach Smith. Then Fred talks with coach John Dutton about the lessons football taught him about…
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Playoffs Week 1
The Wildcats have clinched the MSFA Mideast Championship and don't have to "share it" with anyone. Listen as the guys break down the title clinching win over Lawrence Tech. Then get ready for the Quest for the Red Banner as the guys discuss our rankings and records. Fred talks to 3 of the 4…
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vs. Lawrence Tech 12.24
It's the regular season finale and senior day as the Wildcats host the Lawrence Tech Blue Devils. Listen in for the guys thoughts on last week's win at Siena Heights and then hear a trio of interviews from Fred. Erik, Chad, and Fred also get you ready for this week's game against LTU. -11:15…
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at Siena Heights 11.24
It has been a very challenging upload. Sorry for the delay. Listen to the recap of the BIG win against Concordia Ann Arbor. Fred talks to OL Coach /Recruiting Coordinator Drew Engels. The Senior Spotlight features two Claytons. One an all-America candidate and the other a 2nd year walk -on. Erik...
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vs. Concordia 10.24
Are you ready for some football?!??!!?! We are coming back off the bye to face a program that has given us fits. Concordia University Ann Arbor is the only team we have played more than once with a winning record against us. We are 1-4 against them all time but 1-0 at Wildcat Stadium. They are…
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BYE Week 9.24
Fred & Erik wrap another dominant performance against that school out east while Chad travels to volleyball. Then it's bye week so the players have the week off from talking to us also. Fred sits down for a great conversation with the coaching staff. Each coach shares a little about the program.…
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WILDCAT Overtime 08.24
There is just so many great things happening that they don't all fit in one podcast. So for the BIG Homecoming showdown with that team from out east, Wildcat Roundup has gone into overtime. If you like this format let us know on "X". @IWUfootballpod is where you can give us your opinion.
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Homecoming 08.24
Two teams that score a LOT of points take the field in Wildcat Stadium this weekend as the team from across the county comes to town. Join Fred & Erik as they break down the weekly record-breaking offensive explosion at Marian last weekend. DE Micah Roberts and OG Ethan Stewart talk to us in the...
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at Marian 7.24
Last season, they tied for a conference title. This weekend they meet as non-conference opponents, but the result is still important to both programs. The Wildcats travel to Indy to take on perennial MSFA power Marian in a inter-division match up. This one is for bragging rights and playoff...
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Pit Stop on the Road to Indy 06.24
For just the 2nd time this season, the Cats have a home game this weekend!! Before heading back to the road, the team hosts perennial playoff participant St. Xavier. Chad is enjoying "the Road" so much he didn't make it in this week so Erik and Fred take on previewing the Cougars by themselves....
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The Road Warriors
This week is the 3rd (and final) trip to Chicagoland this month. This week's stop, the University of St, Francis (IL) in Joliet to take on the Fighting Tumiltys. It's a team the program has not played since a foundational victory in 2018. We also recap last week's offensive record passing day...
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at Olivet Nazarene 4.24
On the road to the Chicagoland area for the second weekend in a row. No post game interviews after last weekend's 20-17 loss at Valpo. Fred, Chad, and Erik discuss the loss a little but move forward for a preview of a matchup with a very familiar foe. Fred talks with the leaders in the tight end...
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at Valparaiso 3.24
After a resounding home victory against the 2x NAIA National Champion St. Francis program, the Wildcats take to the road again in week three. The 'Cats invade Brown Stadium on the campus of Valparaiso University to take on the NCAA FCS Beacons. Neither team has won away from home in this the…
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Home Sweet Home! 2024.2
Home season starts tomorrow. Join Fred, Chad, and Erik as they recap the Offense's historic opening win against Madonna University last weekend. Check out the new post game interviews. Fred sits down with the offensive linemen that cleared the way for 630 yards of total offense!! Senior linemen…
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2024.1 On the Road Again
For the 2nd straight year, the season begins with a trip to the suburbs of the Motor City. This year the campaign begins at Madonna University. Watch as Fred goes deep with BOTH the receivers room and the linebackers room and then talks at length with Caden Currie and Drake Deshetsky. Then Chad...
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2024 Season Preview
Watch our new video format as Fred, Chad, and Erik talk Wildcat football. We break down all three phases of the game discussing who is back, who needs to step up, and a couple of surprise new faces. All-MSFA Mideast 1st teamers Levi Tidwell and NAIA all-America Neil Campbell talk about returning...
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Wildcats at Camp 2024
Fred and Chad spend Friday at camp hanging out with this year's team. You'll hear Fred visit with multiple returning players in the team ad coach Andrew Rode and defensive coordinator Austin Taylor for their outlooks on the first week of camp and what to expect the rest of the way. Finally, our...
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Survive and Advance
Blame it on the tryptophan or the gluttonous amount of football ingested last weekend, but this week's episode has its struggles. Erik turned into a typical MSFA media member and forgot about Luke Bays existing. Sorry Fred. Then there are a couple editing issues. Luckily, Luke lined up two great...
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To Be the Best...
MSFA Mideast Coach of the Year Andrew Rode joins Luke to talk playoff football. 1st year Wildcat Isaiah Gibbs speaks to Erik about being ready when his name is called and the incredible opportunity to be with family on the field and off. Plus, we talk about the juggernaut that is Morningside and...
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Five Year Retrospective
September 1, 2018. It has been just over five years since the Wildcat football program kicked off its first game. Five seasons in the Mid-States Football Association have yielded three regular season titles and three playoff berths. Join Luke as he leads a roundtable discussion with four Wildcat...
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Going for a Perfect 10
The Grad and the Dad relive the exciting Wildcat victory over the Marian Knights that earned the team a share of the MSFA Mideast title and the automatic playoff berth. Starting safety Preston Sykes join the guys in the Player Profile to discuss his journey to Marian and WR/QB/TE you name it…
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Winning is a Bundle o' Fun
The MSFA Mideast title is on the line as the Marian Knights come to Marion for a showdown of Top 5 NAIA programs. Erik and Luke are joined by defensive player of the week Neil Campbell to help breakdown the win over St. Francis and preview the Marian game. Last year's co-host Fred Bays stops by…
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Running the Gauntlet
The three-game rush to the end of the regular season begins this week. St. Francis, Marian, and Concordia have been the main competition for the MSFA title for the last decade. A road trip to Fort Wayne has been the end of many title runs. Join Erik and Luke as they visit with Wildcat legend Ben...
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Bye, Bye, Bye
Join Erik and Luke as they discuss the homecoming shutout against Madonna. Take a look inside the Roundup Record Book as multiple players are rewriting their chapters. Finally, we discuss the Mid States Mideast "gauntlet" as the next few weeks will reveal who will be champions.
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QB Extravaganza
The Madonna tour rolls into town for the second time. Will this year's matchup be like a version of last season's blowout victory? Luke and Erik will wrap up another record breaking night for Tay Williams against the Taylor Trojans. Senior quarterbacks Xander Stokes and Chase Bradman come in a…
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Grant County Grudge Match VI
The Wildcats travel east across the County to Upland to take on the Trojans. Join Luke and Erik as they recap the Siena Heights victory and a couple of record breaking performances. IWU Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs Coach Spencer Crisp joins Erik in the Coaches' Corner to discuss the...
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Reaching for New Heights
Siena Heights invades Wildcat Stadium as conference play begins in earnest. Join the grad and his dad as Luke and Erik recap an historic win over Roosevelt University. Coach Rode, record setter Levi Tidwell, and "First 50" safety Justin Frey join this week's conversation.
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Finishing Up the OOC Schedule
Join Erik and Luke as they recap the victory over #15 St. Xavier. First year, Linebacker coach Devin Bacchus joins us in the Coaches Corner to break down what we saw at St. X and preview a special matchup with Roosevelt and their first year, defensive coordinator Kyle Beyer. Then Luke and Jamis...
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To the 2nd City for Game 3
We wrap up the home opening win against Valparaiso and get you ready for the 5th ranked Wildcats trip to Chicago to take on St. Xavier. Joining us this week are first year, offensive line coach Darricle Jones and senior defensive lineman Robbie Hunter. Find out how these guys from Detroit and San...
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Home Opener 2023
Luke and Erik preview the home opener against Valparaiso. In the Coaches Corner, Erik speaks with co-Defensive Coordinator Austin Taylor and in the season's first Continuing the Climb, Emery Brough visits to talk about some of the early days of the program.
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Bye Week Mini Episode
Deeper introductions to Coach Rode and Tay Williams.
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One & Zero in Week Zero
Coach Rode makes his first Roundup visit after the victory at Lawrence Tech. Also, MSFA Mideast Offensive Player of the Week, Tay Williams sits down to talk about the opening game win and senior leadership. Everything you could want to know about Week Zero!
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Welcome to Season 3!
Welcome to Season 3 with Erik, Luke and Vern! In this episode, Erik and Luke give an offseason overview, and preview the upcoming matchup with Lawrence Tech! PLUS: Clayton Mosher!
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Covering IWU Football, with host Vern Mihill.*Not affiliated with IWU in any way.New episodes Wednesday during the [email protected] Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iwu-football-pod/support
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