Shows
Win Now or Get BentCFB Fall Camp: Texas State Bobcats Need Defensive Dominance in 2025 | No. 199Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com and WNOGB.com - The Texas State Bobcats are halfway done with fall camp and a mere three weeks away from kicking off the 2025 CFB season on August 30 in San Marcos against Eastern Michigan. After attending the first couple media sessions, Keff Ciardello gives his analysis of Texas State's progress in practice and what he feels is ahead for TXST's final season in the Sun Belt Conference. Plus, the unveling of Keff's new studio! (Produced by Zachary Webb.)
2025-08-0832 minWin Now or Get BentMailbag Part 2: Texas State Baseball/Basketball Hot Seats and Pac-12 vs Sun Belt | No. 192Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com and WNOGB.com - The Texas State Bobcats took home the Vic Buba's Cup as the Sun Belt's top athletics department this year, but does baseball and basketball still need changes at the top? Keff Ciardello gives his thoughts. Plus, Pac-12 vs. the Sun Belt, who will be QB1 for the season opener and who is Keff's favorite WCW tag team duo? (Produced by Zachary Webb)
2025-06-1043 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 143: Coastal Loss RecapSponsored by TheGalindoCollective.com, BalconesRoofsAustin.com, EdwardJones.com/Thaddeus-Watkins and WNOGB.com - WNOGB host Keff Ciardello discusses the Bobcats' loss to Coastal before giving some thoughts on the Statesman discontinuing its coverage of Texas State. (Produced by Keff Ciardello.)
2023-11-1548 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 103: 50 officially signed and Marcus Alexander interviewSponsored by Austin.PatchMaster.com and WNOGB.com, 17 of the 18 spring transfer commitments for Texas State were officially announced, giving the Bobcats 50 official signees for 2023. Texas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello discusses the additions before an interview with one of them, Oklahoma transfer center Marcus Alexander. (Produced by Zachary Webb.)
2023-06-1439 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 102: Football starter predictions and the WizardSponsored by Austin.PatchMaster.com and WNOGB.com, Texas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello discusses former RB Claude Mathis on the CFB HOF ballot before predicting fall camp starters. Followed by an interview with WNOGB producer “The Wizard” Zachary Webb.
2023-06-061h 00Win Now or Get BentNo. 101: TXST 2023 class to 51Sponsored by Austin.PatchMaster.com and WNOGB.com, GJ Kinne has the Bobcats 2023 recruiting class second only to Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffalos. Texas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello breaks down the Bobcats’ 51-man class, while hinting that it still may be growing. (Produced by Zachary Webb.)
2023-06-0249 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 100: Agent KDamp ActivatedSponsored by Austin.PatchMaster.com and WNOGB.com, Texas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello discusses the new transfer commitments for the Bobcats this week (and the 49 member class as a whole) before a mailbag with #WNOGB Twitter questions. Followed by a special 100th episode interview with Texas State University President Dr. Kelly Damphousse. (Produced by Zachary Webb.)
2023-05-261h 19Win Now or Get BentNo. 99: TXST transfer portal talk with Karl SchoeningSponsored by Austin.PatchMasters.com, Texas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives an update on the Bobcats, including further disussion on the TJ Finley commitment. Plus, SHN Director of Sports Broadcasting and proud Texas State Bobcat Karl Schoening joins the show to talk about the future of the Spurs and the Bobcats. (Produced by Zachary Webb.)
2023-05-221h 18Win Now or Get BentNo. 98: TJ Finley to the BobcatsTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello discusses the huge news of the Bobcats adding former Auburn and LSU starting quarterback, TJ Finley. Plus, an interview with Texas State men's basketball commit, a 6'10" prospect from Spring, TX, Ryan Bolton.
2023-05-1244 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 97: May Madness after transfer portal shakeupsTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives an update on the Bobcats, with a focus on the football team's roster after the transfer portal shakeups and recent commitments.
2023-05-0532 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 96: Brey Walker and Nelson MbanasorTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives an update on baseball, softball and a transfer portal update for football. Followed by interviews with former 5-star OL and Oklahoma transfer Brey Walker, and newly signed Tampa Buccaneer and former Bobcat DL Nelson Mbanasor.
2023-05-0148 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 95: MailbagTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives an update on the Bobcats before answering mailbag questions from Twitter. (Produced by Zachary Webb.)
2023-04-2858 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 94: Spring game recapTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives his thoughts on the Bobcats' spring game, includng a predicted two-deep and quick update on recruiting. Followed by post game press conference audio form head coach GJ Kinne, corner Josh Eaton and reciever Kole Wilson. (Produced by Zachary Webb.)
2023-04-241h 17Win Now or Get BentNo. 93: Spring game preview and QB talkBig episode! Texas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives an update on Texas State sports, including a preview of the Bobcats' annual spring game on Saturday and a breakdown of the QB competition. Followed by press conference audio with head coach GJ Kinne, quarterbacks Malik Hornsby and CJ Rogers, associate head coach and special teams coordinator Daniel Da Prato, corner Alonzo Edwards Jr. and receiver Ashtyn Hawkins.
2023-04-211h 30Win Now or Get BentNo. 92: Spring football concerns and consolationsTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives an update on baseball, softball and spring football. With press conference audio from Texas State head football coach GJ Kinne, defensive coordinator Jonathan Patke, and linebackers Brian Holloway and Dan Foster Jr. (Produced by Zachary Webb.)
2023-04-171h 01Win Now or Get BentNo. 91: Nico Ezidore and Nelson MbanasorTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives an update on Bobcats football, baseball and softball before interviews with defensive linemen Nico Ezidore and Nelson Mbanasor from TXST Pro Day. (Produced by Zachary Webb)
2023-04-1029 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 90: Two-deep prediction and PJ HatterTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives a two-deep prediction for football, followed by a recruiting update and an interview Westfield quarterback and Texas State signee PJ Hatter. (Produced by Zachary Webb)
2023-04-0450 minWin Now or Get BentNo.89: GJ Kinne, Mack Leftwich, Kaleb Ford-Dement and Titus LyonsTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives an update on track, baseball and softball before a football recruiting and spring practice update. Followed by press conference audio with head coach GJ Kinne, offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich, corner Kaleb Ford-Dement and tight end Titus Lyons.
2023-03-3158 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 88: Mailbag MondayTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello answers your burning Bobcat questions after a couple of football spring practices and an eventful Junior Day. (Sponsered by Jurmoby Mobile Mechanic.) (Produced by Zachary Webb.)
2023-03-271h 15Win Now or Get BentNo. 87: Spring football with GJ Kinne and Levi BellTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives an upodate on all Texas State sports, followed by a plethora of Bobcats football topics - David Bailiff returns, $4 million donation, Pro Day, new DL trasnfer Jason Gold Jr. and Eric Stephens hired to coach the running backs. After that, audio from GJ Kinne's press conference on the first day of spring practice and an interview from Pro Day with Levi Bell. (Sponsored by Jurmoby Mobile Mechanics and prodcued by Zachary Webb.)
2023-03-241h 14Win Now or Get BentNo. 86: Mason HarrellTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives an update on football spring practice/pro day this week, along with baseball, softball and women's basketball scores. Followed by an interview with point guard Mason Harrell. (Epsiode produced by Zach Webb.)
2023-03-2040 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 85: Monday mailbag and Kolten ParkerTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello answers questions from Twitter before talking Texas State basketball with KSAT News digital executive producer and Bobcat alum Kolten Parker.
2023-02-271h 26Win Now or Get BentNo. 84: Spring football, crossover season and audio testingTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello discusses the plethora of sports currently going on for the Bobcats, including spring football next month.
2023-02-1825 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 83: Two-year anniversaryTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello celebrates the two-year anniversary of Win Now or Get Bent by interviewing Karl Schoening, a Texas State alum and sports broadcaster.
2023-02-051h 07Win Now or Get BentNo. 82: NSD 2023Texas State reporter Keff Ciardello wraps up Texas State's signings from National Signing Day. Followed by audio from Bobcats coach GJ Kinne answering questions from the media.
2023-02-021h 00Win Now or Get BentNo. 80: Mailbag MondayTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello answers questions via Twitter submissions about the Bobcats.
2023-01-231h 02Win Now or Get BentNo. 79: More signings for TXSTTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello discusses the 24 signees for the Bobcats' 2023 class, including the six from this week.
2023-01-2041 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 78: BIG signings for TXSTTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello discusses the Bobcats recent recruiting haul, including two former 4-start athletes that are trasnferring in - Arkansas quarterback Malik Hornsby and Oklahoma corner Joshua Eaton.
2023-01-1030 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 77: New year, same podTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello discusses Texas State's full coaching staff and 2023 recruiting class before answering questions from the mail bag.
2023-01-0650 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 76: Early NSDTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello wraps up the early signing day haul for the Bobcats, followed by press conference audio with G.J. KInne.
2022-12-2144 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 75: Mack Leftwich interviewTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello talks to new offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich.
2022-12-1527 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 74: G.J. Kinne's Texas State introductionTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello discusses the press conference introducing the Bobcats new coach, G.J. Kinne. Followed by Kinne's audio from the press conference.
2022-12-0933 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 73: First G.J. Kinne interviewTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello discusses his visit to Incarnate Word on Saturday to see Texas State's new coach G.J. Kinne continue to coach the Cardinals through the playoffs. Followed by press conference audio from after the game with Lindsey Scott, Jr. Darion Chafin and Kinne.
2022-12-0542 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 72: GJ Kinne to Texas StateTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello discusses Texas State's hiring of Incarnate Word's coach GJ Kinne and the expedited coaching search that took place this week.
2022-12-0244 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 71: Coach search updateTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello discusses Texas State's coaching search with some lead candidates emerging. Followed by interviews from last game with Kyle Hergel and Levi Bell.
2022-11-3042 minWin Now or Get BentNo 70: Jake Spavital out at Texas StateTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello discusses Jake Spavital's firing before breaking down 10 candidates the Bobcats should look into.
2022-11-281h 02Win Now or Get BentNo. 69: Return from time off mailbagTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello answers your burning questions about the Bobcats, followed by press conference audio with Jake Spavital.
2022-11-101h 37Win Now or Get BentNo. 68: Bobcats maul MountaineersTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello breaks down the Bobcats stunning win over Appalachian State. Followed by press conference audio with Jake Spavital, Tory Spears and Ashtyn Hawkins.
2022-10-091h 10Win Now or Get BentNo. 67: Appa-LATCH-un State previewTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives a quick Sun Belt rundown, some thoughts on the Bobcats' loss last week before answering a few questions (0:00-34:00). Followed by press conference audio with Jake Spavital (34:00-58:00), London Harris (58:00-1:05:00) and Kyle Hergel (1:05:00 - 1:12:00).
2022-10-071h 13Win Now or Get BentNo. 66: Mailbag for JMU previewTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives a preview of the Bobcats' opponent, James Madison University, and answers your questions (42:00). Followed by press conference audio with Jake and Zac Spavital.
2022-09-301h 13Win Now or Get BentNo. 65: Bobcats beat HCUTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello gives a Sun Belt rundown before unpacking the Bobcats' win over the Huskies on Saturday, 34-0. Followed by press conference audio from Jake Spavital.
2022-09-2635 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 64: HCU (not HBU) PreviewTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello previews Texas State's week four opponent, the Houston Bap... the Houston Christian Huskies (0:00-25:20). Followed by press conference audio with head coach Jake Spavital (25:20-46:20) and quarterback Layne Hatcher (46:20-58:06).
2022-09-2258 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 63: Baylor loss recapTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives a Sun Belt rundown before discussing the Baylor loss and what that means for Bobcats bowl potential (0:00-30:00). Followed by post game press conference audio with Jake Spavital (30:00-47:00).
2022-09-2049 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 62: Baylor previewTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello previews the Bobcats' week 3 opponent, no. 17 Baylor (0:00-24:00). Followed by press conference audio with CB Kordell Rodgers (24:00-32:00) and an exclusive interview with DE Nelson Mbanasor (32:00-41:00).
2022-09-1641 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 61: Midweek updateTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives a Sun Belt rundown and unpacks the Bobcats win over FIU (0:00-20:00) before press conference audio with Texas State head coach Jake Spavital (20:00-42:00) and DC Zac Spavital (42:00-51:00).
2022-09-1451 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 60: Bobcats beat FIUTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello recaps the Bobcats' first win of the season (0:00-29:42). Followed by post game press conference audio from coach Jake Spavital (29:42-49:36) and Calvin Hill (49:36-56:00). With a special exclusive interview with Levi and Ben Bell (56:03-1:07:35).
2022-09-111h 07Win Now or Get BentNo. 59: Nevada loss recapTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives a rundown of the Sun Belt and recap of the Bobcats' loss to Nevada (0:00-29:50). Followed by press conference audio from Jake Spavital (29:50-55:00) and Kyle Hergel (55:00-1:00:22).
2022-09-071h 01Win Now or Get BentNo. 58: Nevada previewWe're finally here! The season opener is upon us. Texas State reporter Keff Ciardello gives a preview of the Bobcats' opponent, the Nevada Wolf Pack (0:00-22:00. Followed by press conference audio from Texas State DC Zac Spavital (22:00-31:30), DB Jarron Morris (31:30-36:45) and QB Layne Hatcher (36:45-43:20).
2022-09-0243 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 57: 2022 Game WeekTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello answers questions about the depth chart release and the Bobcats' season opener at Nevada this Saturday.
2022-08-301h 14Win Now or Get BentNo. 56: All aboard the Layne TrainTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello discusses Layne Hatcher being named the starter for the Bobcats (0:00-26:40). Followed by press conference audio from Texas State coach Jake Spavital (26:40-51:20).
2022-08-2551 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 55: Last Week of Fall CampTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello is joined by special guest John Beck (5:10-33:05). Followed by press conference audio with Texas State coach Jake Spavital (33:05-52:53) and OLB Jordan Revels (52:53-58:00).
2022-08-1758 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 54: Fall Camp is hereTexas State sportswriter Keff Ciardello makes a case for the starting quarterback and predicts the Texas State two-deep for this season (0:00-38:00). Followed by fall camp audio from coach Jake Spavital (38:00- 1:11), QB Layne Hatcher (1:11-1:17) and QB Ty Evans (1:17-1:29).
2022-08-051h 29Win Now or Get BentNo. 53: Fun Belt Media DayTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello talks about the state of the Sun Belt, Texas State recruiting and what to anticipate this fall camp from the Bobcats (0:00-38:00). Followed by media day press conference audio from Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill (38:00-52:00) and Texas State coach Jake Spavital, OL Kyle Hergel and OLB Jordan Revels (52:00-67:00).
2022-07-281h 06Win Now or Get BentNo. 52: Baseball is hot, plus Texas Transfer Myron WarrenTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello discusses No. 11 Texas State baseball before its first game in the Sun Belt tournament. Followed by football recruiting and roster talk, and an interview with Texas transfer defensive lineman Myron Warren (35:06-48:00).
2022-05-2547 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 51: Kyle J. Owen, Kajuan Robinson and Jaden MitchellTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello gives a quick intro (0:00-4:35) before being joined by student reporter Kyle J. Owen to discuss No. 17 Texas State baseball (4:35-42:35). Followed by interviews with Memphis transfer Kajuan Robinson (42:35-57:00) and Arizona transfer Jaden Mitchell (57:00-1:12:14).
2022-04-221h 12Win Now or Get BentNo. 50: Spring ball recapTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello puts a bow on the Bobcats' spring practice with a spring game recap (0:00-41:00). Followed by press conference audio from head coach Jake Spavital, right guard Kyle Hergel and outside linebacker Jordan Revels.
2022-04-121h 06Win Now or Get BentNo. 49: David MayoTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello gives an update on TXST sports, the new school president and a way too early two-deep prediction for football (0:00-33:00). Followed by an exclusive interview with current NFL linebacker and former Bobcat David Mayo (33:00-1:00:20).
2022-04-061h 01Win Now or Get BentNo. 48: Horns DownTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello expresses his thoughts on the Bobcats incredible upset over No. 1 Texas (0:00-15:45). Followed by spring football interviews with head coach Jake Spavital (15:45-32:15), new receivers coach Chris Buckner (32:15-43:03), and receivers Javen Banks (43:03-48:13) and Chandler "Tweeder" Speights (48:13-54:20).
2022-03-1154 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 47: MBB Sun Belt Tourney previewThe top-seeded Bobcats are on the horizon of its first game in the Sun Belt men's basketball tournament. Texas State reporter Keff Ciardello gives his thoughts on the upcoming game (0:00-9:10) before interviews with First Team All-Sun Belt guard Caleb Asberry (9:10-24:32) and two-time Sun Belt Coach of the Year Terrence "TJ" Johnson (24:32-1:16:36).
2022-03-041h 17Win Now or Get BentNo. 46: Football is back (sort of)Spring has sprung so Texas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello opens the show with an update from the first day of spring practice (0:00-13:54). Followed by press conference audio with Texas State coach Jake Spavital (13:54-44:53) and an exclusive interview with CFL and USFL draftee Liam Dobson (44:53-57:05).
2022-03-0357 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 45: Seven-win streak for TXST MBBTexas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives an update on the hot streak for TXST MBB. Plus, quick updates on WBB, baseball and softball before closing with some football talk.
2022-02-2231 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 44: OC vacancy, new commits and mini mailbagTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello discusses Texas State's OC and S/TC departures and the new QB, TE (and LB?) commitments, before answering a mini mailbag.
2022-01-2042 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 43: Basketball, recruiting and media relationsAfter a few weeks off, Texas State sports reporter Keff Ciardello gives an update on Bobcats basketball (0:00-11:00) and football recruiting (11:00-23:00), before ending on a note about the media relations department at Texas State.
2022-01-1433 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 42: Early NSD RecapTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello recaps TXST's signees and recruiting, the other Sun Belt classes and a quick update on basketball (0:00-29:58). Followed by interviews with Arkansas State transfer QB Layne Hatcher (29:58-39:10) and USF/Blinn RB transfer Josh Berry (39:10-50:33).
2021-12-1651 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 41: Sesaon Recap MailbagTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello wraps up the Bobcats' 2021 season and discusses the future of Texas State football while answering questions from listeners.
2021-12-021h 16Win Now or Get BentNo. 40: Coastal loss mailbagTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello gives a Sun Belt run down before recapping all of Texas State sports and answering questions from the Bobcat faithful.
2021-11-221h 34Win Now or Get BentNo. 39: Georgia Southern loss mailbagTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello gives a Sun Belt rundown before answering a plethora of burning questions from Texas State fans.
2021-11-171h 38Win Now or Get BentNo. 38: Georgia Southern previewTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello gives a preview of Texas State's Senior Day opponent, Georgia Southern(0:00-25:30). Followed by press conference audio with Bobcats coach Jake Spavital (25:30-45:50) and defensive coordinator Zac Spavital (45:50-56:08).
2021-11-1356 minWin Now or Get BentNo. 37: ULM win mailbagTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello gives a Sun Belt rundown before a recap of Texas State's win over ULM (0:00-25:00), followed by mail bag questions from Twitter (25:00-76:30) and Jake Spavital press conference audio (76:30-96:53).
2021-11-091h 37Win Now or Get BentNo. 35: Realignment talk and a GAST-TXST previewTexas State reporter Keff Ciardello discusses conference realignment before previewing the Bobcats' game at Georgia State (0:00-24:13). Followed by press conference audio from Jake Spavital and Jacob Peeler (24:13-54:34).
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