IWU Wildcat Roundup

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 the game of life. Enjoy and remember the Wildcats week two opponent will be known by the end of today.

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 senior captains and Jacob Lopez lands in the Senior Spotlight. Also, for the second time this week we will have "bonus" material in Wildcat Overtime. Two long form interviews that would have stretched the length of the episode to well over two hours. Look for Overtime sometime this weekend.

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 Homecoming match up.

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 Madonna University on the road.

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 gaining some traction as the place to eat in Marion this bye weekend (or any other).

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 (IL) squad as they come back to Wildcat Stadium seven years after their first visit.

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 Spotlight, and then the guys discuss the series against perennial power Marian.

“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 in one quarter and thanks to Charley Barth for asking a question!

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 Penhollow.

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 preview their hopes for the season.Shea Spencer ONLY threw for a little over 3,100 yards 🤫Vance Sheppert is from outside CLEVELAND. 🫣

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 will bring. Hopefully this episode gets you excited for the season which begins in just over five weeks!!! Let us know who you think will break out this fall for the Wildcats on X (Twitter) @IWUFootballPod.

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 interviewing WR Isaac Smith. You'll have to wait another week to get the dirt on Chad! Arjun Lothe's 355 yards passing against St. X is the 4th highest single game total in program history.

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 interviews. First the Dad & the Grad speak to 1st 50 member Joshua McKenzie who was one of the few members of the 2018 roster to have any college playing experience. Joshua shares about his time at Georgetown, what brought him to IWU, and how his time with the program influences his pursuit of Christ's will in the world. Then we talk to current right guard, Ben Ziebarth in this week's player profile.

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.

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 talk about their bond and the young receivers. Then Luke shares why last season's Madonna game will always be special to him and we preview this year's game. Will Tay "strike a pose" this year to rival last year's snow angel?

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 historic 2018 program opening game from a different perspective. Luke joins in for the Player Profile talk with Oak Hill alum and current Wildcat tight end Tristan Hayes. Then both hosts make their predictions for Saturday's 6:00 p.m. game.

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.

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 Carson discuss Robbie Hunter dancing to country music and eating rolls! #naiafootball

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 Diego ended up in Marion as part of the Wildcat family. NAIA college football. MSFA. Indiana Wesleyan.

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.