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Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastGrandpa Buff on Name, Image and LikenessSend us a textWell, it happened! Andy is officially a grandpa and this early morning recording of this week's episode reflects his excitement to get on the road to see Baby Ruth! Troy and Andy tackle the subject of NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) and the effect it has on college sports - good, bad, or indifferent. We like the NAIA the way it is and consider what that means for college sports. Don't forget to text the show. Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Gridiron Club Golf Tournament for Friday, July 11th a...2025-05-231h 16Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastHop, Skip, MATCH: An Interview with Bri and Matt EbenhoeSend us a textThis week, the Gridiron Club begins it's 4th season of podcasting and Andy and Troy invite Coaches Bri and Matt Ebenhoe to the bunker to talk about football's sister sport every fall: Women's Volleyball! The Warrior Volleyball program has garnered success in the GPAC and maintains the highest GPA on campus as a team. Coaches Ebenhoe have led the WUVB program since 2017 and are absolutely happy to educate a couple of footballers on the fast-paced, exciting sport of volleyball....it's a MATCH, Troy - not a game!Support the show2025-04-251h 21Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastWU-Smack!Send us a textThis week, Andy and Troy host Coach Chapa once again in the bunker for an after-action review of the Spring Ball series, the Spring Clean-Up and they torment the listener into TEXTING THE SHOW! We have lots of requests for insight - what should be put in our own time capsule? What should we get for a cannon for games - a REAL cannon? What should we do to get more WUBALL players to stay local for the summer? What should we put in the WU-Smack Punch in the tailgate area? This is...2025-04-181h 07Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastIt's Spring Ball, Nickels!Send us a textThis week, in the bunker, Coach Tyler Chapa joins Andy and Troy discussing everything about this weekend's spring ball game.Support the show2025-04-1156 minWaldorf Gridiron Club PodcastThe DonSend us a textThis week, Andy and Troy welcome to the bunker once again Coach Danny Donadio - now Offensive Coordinator for WUBALL. Find out what "THE DON" has to say about our spring ball and future offense...also, there are a lot of four-legged assistants on THE DON's team. We'll see you Saturday the 12th for the Spring Ball game at Bolstorff Field.To schedule your spring clean-up with the WUBALL team for Sunday, April 13th - just contact Head Coach Tyler Chapa at Tyler.chapa@waldorf.edu today and schedule y...2025-04-041h 09Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastIt's "Or-uh-GUN": Meet the new O-Line CoachSend us a textThis week Andy and Troy visit with new O-Line Coach: Riley Bardes, from Oregon. Get to know Riley and some of the details on the new O-line scheme, his background and why it's pronounced "Or-uh-GUN" and not "Or-uh-GONE" (It didn't go any where - but our O-Line is!) Check it out!Support the show2025-03-281h 12Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastKnow Your Wirth: GIC Special Interview with WU New Head Men's Basketball CoachSend us a textThis week - after a little spring break - Andy and Troy return to the bunker to introduce the Gridiron Club to Waldorf University's new Head Men's Basketball Coach: Michael Wirth. Coach Wirth is a north Iowa local who has returned from a long coaching career in Arizona to take the helm for the men on Denny Jerome Court. Get to know Coach Wirth, his journey from Thompson, Iowa to Arizona and his call to return to Warrior Country as he prepares to lead the men's basketball team into a new era of...2025-03-211h 13Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastThe Troy and Tyler ShowSend us a textThis week, Andy is on the road, so Troy meets up with Head Coach Tyler Chapa to cover the 2025 season dates and locations, talk about spring ball and the spring ball scrimmage April 12th, the Warrior Clean-Up Day April 19th, some exciting new recruits, what's happening in the weight room as spring break nears, an update on the Rise from the Ashes Tree Planting Campaign, and the announcement of our new Offensive Line Coach. That's a lot of info to pack into another episode of the Waldorf Gridiron Club podcast!Go...2025-02-2855 minWaldorf Gridiron Club PodcastGPAC Coach: John Michaletti of Mount Marty UniversitySend us a textThis week Andy and Troy converse with Head Coach John Michaletti of Mount Marty University. Coach Michaletti is a young coach with a young program and he knows the ins-and-outs of starting from scratch in the GPAC. Get to know the Admirals at the helms of our GPAC rivals in this on-going series where we can appreciate each other's programs, institutions, and special hometown communities!Support the show2025-02-211h 01Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastA David Bolstorff Man of the Year; Aune Exits, and 2025 RecruitsSend us a textHoly Warriors, Batman! This episode covers it all straight from HC Tyler Chapa's mouth, Andy B's heart and Troy's...well, who can know what comes out of Troy?Support the show2025-02-071h 32Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastA David Bolstorff Man of the Year; Aune Exits, and 2025 RecruitsSend us a textHoly Warriors, Batman! This episode covers it all straight from HC Tyler Chapa's mouth, Andy B's heart and Troy's...well, who can know what comes out of Troy?Support the show2025-02-071h 34Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastCoach Chapa, the Bolsy's, Recruiting and Retention: It's ON!Send us a textThis week, Andy and Troy return to the bunker after a holiday break to visit with Coach Chapa on his number after break, recruiting stats, the improvements made to the football suite over break, his trip to the coaches' conference in North Carolina and much more. Troy tries to take the podcast to video (and fails....but standby.....) Make sure you RSVP this weekend to the Bolsy Awards if you received an invite as a Gridiron Club member. Forever and always - GO WARRIORS!Support the show2025-01-171h 05Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastMerry Christmas, Happy New Year and Here Come the "Bolsys"!Send us a textIn this final episode of 2024, Andy and Troy discuss the inaugural WUBALL Recognition Banquet and Awards program coming up on the 25th of January. Get the details and THE NOMINEES for most of our categories as we look forward to a new year and a new season by highlighting the event which the GridIron Club anticipates being a true highlight to the outgoing 2024 season and the incoming season of 2025. Who will be our nominees? Listen in and find out and to get the invite to attend the "Bolsys" in person, make sure you're...2024-12-2041 minWaldorf Gridiron Club PodcastCoach Chapa Returns to the BunkerSend us a textThis week, Andy and Troy are joined by Head Coach Tyler Chapa to discuss the season, the good news in recruiting and retention for the team as well as team honors on and off the field. Following break, the Warriors hit the gym hard and get ready for spring ball and a new season. Support the show2024-12-061h 11Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastHAPPY THANKSGIVING!Send us a textHappy Thanksgiving from the Bunker! Andy and Troy are stuffed - tired- and thankful! In this 100th GIC episode - hear all about last weekend's successful tree removal project - the favorites on the Thanksgiving table, some insight and advice for crabby fans in the stands and a sincere wish for all our listeners to give thanks to our Maker - WHO makes all this possible!If you're looking for a deal on Black Friday - you can't beat the half price cost of a replacement tree as a gift that...2024-11-291h 00Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastEnd of the Season: Senior SalutesSend us a textThis week, the bunker is quiet. Andy and Troy get together to discuss the 2024 season and pay homage to our seniors. While the team heads home for the holidays until mid-January, we look forward to more weekly episodes and a much needed rest for our Warriors as they spend time with their families wherever they may be.If you want to help us with our tree removal project - tomorrow is the day: Saturday, November 23rd starting at 8AM. We'll meet at the DJAC and strike out from there!...2024-11-221h 17Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastPostlewait and PesinaSend us a textThis week the Warriors roll into Sioux Center to play Dordt University for their final game of the 2024 season. Join Andy and Troy in the bunker with #90 D-Lineman Fletcher Postlewait and #29 RB Avian Pesina for a no-holds-barred discussion on the season and what's next to come. To get further info on the Rise from the Ashes Campaign and/or the workday scheduled for next Saturday contact Troy at president@waldorfgridironclub.orgGO WARRIORS!Support the show2024-11-151h 09Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastFaith and Football with Neeko and ChrisSend us a textThis week, Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by a couple of Redshirt Junior leaders #91 DE Neeko Page and #7 QB Chris Walter. Listen in to the role each young man plays on the team, how they interact with their teammates, keep them motivated and looking forward on every down. We discuss the role of faith in each of their lives, hobbies and jobs, and of course family back home and here, on the team at Waldorf. Plus, find out what each of these guys have for nicknames - which might surprise...2024-11-081h 13Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastSide Hustlers: Tacos, T-Shirts and Car WashesSend us a textThis week, as we roll into a game with Dakota Wesleyan, and on the 33rd episode of the 3rd season, Andy and Troy sit down with THREE (count 'em - 3!) Warriors: #19, senior D-Back from Akron, OH - Josh Mitchell; #40, senior Long-Snapper from Thornton, CO - Gerardo Caldera-Hernandez; and #80, redshirt freshman Wide Receiver from Pensacola, FL - Earl Townsend, Jr. You won't want to miss this unique episode where the conversation turns into side hustle opportunities, the faith and family at home and at Waldorf, and and other rabbit-hole shenanigans that will keep you...2024-11-011h 20Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastAll in the Family with Ky and LouSend us a textThis week - as the Warriors hit the road to meet Briar Cliff, Andy and Troy host #15 RS Junior QB Louis Williams and #99 Senior NT Kyangelo Robinson in the bunker for a great conversation on Warrior Football, the Family, Georgia, Michigan, Louisiana, and all kinds of food and stories you won't want to miss. Get to know these two leaders on offense and defense and join the family!To join the Gridiron Club and/or support our "Rise from the Ashes" Campaign, simply go here: https://waldorfgridironclub.org/donate/S...2024-10-251h 15Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastThe Haymakers: In The Air TonightSend us a textThis week, Andy focuses on his jobbery, meanwhile, Troy hires #44 Keegan Handal, #18 Karson Lindsay and his own kid, #17 Jack Thompson to haul hay and milled lumber around the farm. After a meal of 1/2 pound Thompson beef cheeseburgers and tots, these three stick around the bunker to wax poetically for humanities credits about why two dude shouldn't make eye contact in a country song of a certain nature, whether we need flags, why MaCoy Yeakel is a terrible wedding planner, and why Karson should scrap the chemistry and go for the gusto in orthodontist...2024-10-111h 11Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastCaramel Rice Krispie Treats? Rafe VanDusseldorp & Keagen StreeterSend us a textThis week, Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by #43 RS Sophomore, Rafe VanDusseldrop and #35 RS Freshman, Keagen Streeter. Listen in to these two's take on the season so far, homecoming and what's to come from the perspective of a fullback and a linebacker.To help Bolstorff Field "Rise from the Ashes" by purchasing replacement trees from the devastating loss of our ash trees from the emerald ash borer - simply go to our website: https://waldorfgridironclub.org/donate/ and make your contribution and type #risefromtheashes in the notes.2024-10-041h 10Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastSteak & Wings: Luke Beyer and Justice JohnsonSend us a textThis week, Andy and Troy visit with #10 Wide Receiver, Justice Johnson and #48 Linebacker, Luke Beyer.Get to know these two leaders on the team, hear their thoughts on last week's loss and what the next game looks like in Yankton. Also, find out what these two have going on for side hustles, life back home, on the travel bus, and a lot of talk about food.Support the show2024-09-201h 09Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastTuned in to a New Song: Tae Morgan and Bryce JonesSend us a textIt's Friday the 13th - but no fear here! This week, Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by #0 Defensive Back, Tae Morgan and #6 Wide Receiver, Bryce Jones. Get to know these two upperclassmen leaders on the offense and defense. Find out what they're listening to in the locker room. Hear their thoughts on the upcoming Doane game and last week's game with Saint Francis. There's a lot to talk about this week AND, speaking of new tunes, enjoy the WarriorGPT version of the school fight song!GO WARRIORS!2024-09-131h 12