Group Chat Podcast | Middle School Football Week 4, Coach Joe Riley Joins, and Parish Playoff Talk
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Group Chat Podcast | Middle School Football Week 4, Coach Joe Riley of Thibodaux Joins us, and Parish Playoff Talk
This week on the Group Chat Podcast, Casey, Nick, and Damien dive into a loaded slate of bayou sports. Special guest Coach Joe Riley of Thibodaux Middle School stops by to share stories from his 25-year coaching journey, what it’s like merging two schools into one program, and how his Warriors are still in the parish title chase. Riley also opens up about standout players, life lessons on the field, the rise of his volleyball squad, and whether he’d ever return to high school sidelines.
The crew breaks down a wild week of middle school football—from Thibodaux’s 28–0 win over Golden Meadow, to Lockport holding strong, to Raceland looking like the team to beat. We debate whether parish football should bring back a playoff/championship system and what it would mean for the kids, coaches, and community.
Expect candid takes on officiating drama, Coach Derek Brunet’s fire on the sidelines, a shoutout to Golden Meadow volleyball for fighting spirit, and a big-picture look at how injuries, matchups, and depth are shaping the parish race.
As always, we thank our sponsors for powering the show: The Blue Boot Foundation, Automotive & Accessories, The Law Office of Tommy J. Badeaux (Better Call Badeaux!), Neal’s Small Engine, DTB Clothing, Lafourche Concert & Events Club, Martin’s AC & Electric, Buzz Off Mosquito Control, and Down South Cards & Bats.
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