Send us a Text Message. This week, the boys discuss Briar Cliff University and they may cross a line or two... Find out why Meriwether Lewis got shot in the butt...learn about the biggest star from Sioux City and the Love Boat (and if your stick around you may get in on a little modern day parody of that...) also this: "Ward, you were a little hard…

Episode 51 has Josh Buffington, former Head Basketball Coach at both Helias Catholic and Jefferson City High School join the podcast. Josh talks about his work as a consultant, basketball and many other topics. We want to sincerely thank him for coming on as we embark on the first of our next 50 episodes!…

Send us a Text Message. This week, Coach Chapa, Andy and Troy discuss Northwestern College from Orange City, IA. Find out what the deal is with the Dutch story behind Northwestern, learn a little bit about the community of Orange City, some unexpected conspiracy theories, and a whole lot of unnecessary sidebar conversations as we learn about the Re…

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy, Troy and Coach Chapa get to know the Warriors of Midland University - another ELCA affiliated school with the same mascot! It's like cardinals fighting in a mirror! We'll learn about Fremont, Nebraska too and the hits keep on coming! It's Warriors v. Warriors this week from the bunker! To register your golf …

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy, Troy and Coach Chapa get to know Hastings College and the community of Hastings, Nebraska. You won't want to miss this one because a secret identity is revealed and the bureaucratic tailgating procedures of Hastings College are discussed along with a fairly in-depth discussion about Kool-Aid. Find out why, r…

Episode #50: Rod Smith, Sports Director at KRCG 13 joins us! We talk about high school sports, some of the memorable interactions he has had over the years, Rod's faith and many other topics. Enjoy!By Breakdown Sports

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy, Troy and Coach Chapa discuss Mount Marty University and its hometown, Yankton, South Dakota. Take the trip, learn a little about the school's history, famous folks from Yankton and Mount Marty, why there's a historical marker about the USS Scorpion and where to get the best pizza and chicken in town...as far…

Send us a Text Message. This week Andy, Troy and Coach Chapa gather together to discuss Doane University - one of the founding institutions of the GPAC, the oldest private college in Nebraska and one of the oldest football programs in Nebraska - oh yeah, and it happens to be Coach Chapa's alma mater (and his wife Nicole!) There are some interesting…

Send us a Text Message. Coach Chapa joins Andy and Troy for the Summer Series: Get to Know the GPAC starting out with a full on review of Concordia University, Nebraska. Learn all about our first opponent in the GPAC this season, the Concordia University system, and the town of Seward, NE which we'll be gracing with our presence in just a couple sh…

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by Coach Chapa. They announce the summer series that will introduce all our WUBall fans to the other teams and schools in the new conference. Each week, the trio will riff on one program, its institution, and the home town within which it resides. We're going to do some prett…

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy returns to the bunker and joins Troy to discuss the "glory days" of their own playing careers which leads to the discussion how much equipment in football and sports overall has changed in the last few decades - it's about safety but it helps to look good while you're doing it. To register for the first GridI…

Send us a Text Message. Andy and Troy are out of the bunker this week, fans, but fear not - they'll be back it next week for another episode (or edition) of the Waldorf Gridiron Club podcast! Support the Show.By Andy Buffington & Troy Thompson

Coach John Roderique of Webb City High School joins us for Episode 49! We talk about the winning culture at Webb City, the first music concert he attended, why he chose Pitt State and more. Coach asks us a great question after the speed round and then tags our next guest. Episode 50 is coming up, thank you to everyone that has listened to us and en…

Send us a Text Message. This week, Troy has actually painted himself into the bunker while refurbishing the steps and left Andy stuck outside! Well, what to do while we wait for the paint to dry? How about we tell you about the new officers of the GridIron Club and our FIVE awesome committees that make this 501c3 organization GO and GROW! Find out …

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy and Troy wrap up finals week with the Mayes brothers: #71 J'Colby and #94 Jyron - identical twins (well, there's a triplet but he isn't a Warrior so....) who are on opposite sides of the line - offense and defense. Find out how these brothers got along throughout school before arriving at the WU and how they …

Coach Kurt Thompson joins us on Episode 48! He talks about his time at Pittsburgh State, coaching at Webb City, the infamous lunch table at Kickapoo, growing up in Iola, KS and much much more! We hope you enjoy the episode!By Breakdown Sports

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy and Troy are joined by Coaches Ethan Aune and Danny Donadio at the bunker as they review the spring ball exhibition last week, discuss what looks good heading into the summer, and what needs some work. These two are full of great insights about our WUBall program and you won't want to miss it! Support the Sho…

Aurora Head Coach Brandon Pitts joins us for Episode 47 of the podcast! We discuss the history of the Aurora Houn Dawgs, their stadium, strength and conditioning and the ever present speed round. Thank you to coach for joining us and we hope you enjoy!By Breakdown Sports

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy and Troy visit with new linebackers coach, Tom Clarey. He may be new to the WU but he's no stranger to FB or FC! Tom joins the program after head coaching the Forest City Indians. Find out why he made the switch to the other turfed field in FC, where he comes from, and where he thinks WUBall is going in the G…

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy and Troy visit with #29 Wide Receiver, Jorge Rivera! Get to know Jorge (that's GEORGE!) and find out why he's a player to be on your radar (and our opponents') this season. Find our what makes this River City Recruit tick and why "Ego is not what drives him." Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. This week, meet new Defensive Line Coach Ben Brummer! He's a real technician of the game and loves teaching the players to be better ballers. Not only is he new to FC and WUBall - he's a new dad as well! Get know this Minnesota native this week with Andy and Troy on the Waldorf GridIron Club podcast. Visit our website here: …

Episode 46 has Greg Dixon of the West Plains Zizzers join us! Coach talks about the requirements to be a "Redneck MacGyver," what a Zizzer is, working at his dad's running camps and handles the speed round. Thank you to Coach Dixon for coming on!By Breakdown Sports

Send us a Text Message. Season 3 kicks off in the midst of Spring Ball with Head Coach Tyler Chapa. Andy and Troy cover the 2024 season, recruiting stats, new coaches, and more as the team reunites for the 3rd Season of the Waldorf GIC Podcast! https://waldorfgridironclub.org Support the Show.By Andy Buffington & Troy Thompson

Episode 45 has Jeremy Goddard, the Head Coach of Kickapoo Track and Cross Country join us on the podcast! Coach educates Coach Duke and J.R. on all things cross country, reacts to J.R.'s experience in the "catch tunnel" and discusses what it takes to be a great high school runner. We appreciate him joining the podcast!…

Episode 44 saw Jason Howser, the Head Coach of Kickapoo Baseball and Softball join us on the show! We talk about We also have invited ourselves to the lunch room at Kickapoo High School in the distant future... Enjoy!By Breakdown Sports

Episode 43 has Nate Thomas, the Head Coach of the Kickapoo Chiefs join us! We talk about Feed the Cats, Halloween, Jason Bourne, Metallica, State Track and some football! Enjoy!By Breakdown Sports

Episode 42 has Liberty North Head Coach Andy Lierman join us on the podcast. Coach talks about the keys to success with his program, what he looks for in assistant coaches and where his staff excels and then navigates through the 2 minute drill. Enjoy!By Breakdown Sports

Episode 41 of the podcast is a quick "catch up" episode with Bill and J.R. A lot has changed in the past year and we do our best to fill you in. From moving, writing a book, power lifting and motorcycles, there have been changes. We also talk about the clinic on February 17th and our next guests. Thanks to all of you for listening, especially our n…

Episode #40 welcomes the new Head Football Coach at Jefferson City - Coach Eric Thomas. Coach talks about his expectations for Jay Football, a great story about lights going out at a football game he was coaching, what his non-negotiables are and then is put to test in the two minute drill segment. We want to thank Coach for coming on the show!…

We are back! Episode 39 features Jefferson City AD and Head Coach Damon Wells! We ask coach some questions about football, a unique place in Rifle, CO and debut our new 2 minute drill segment at the end. Thank you to Coach Wells for coming on and we hope that you all enjoy!By Breakdown Sports

Send us a Text Message. This week, Troy and Andy converse with former Waldorf Football Head Coach, Josh Littrell, the guy that turned it around for the Warriors. Find out what Coach has been up to and what is coming next, reminisce about the Warrior Football program, and a lot more this week - on the Waldorf Gridiron Club Podcast! Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy and Troy catch up in the bunker about Mayville, Dickinson, fishing, the NSAA, the GPAC, our new website, what we've done this season so far, talk about some of our seniors and a whole lot more - oh, and we invite you to join us coming up with some more ideas as we prepare for the final three weeks and two gam…

Send us a Text Message. This week, something different. As we roll into the final home game and Senior Day - and a week when the bunker was missing our best voice, Andy, we decided, well - what if we played pretty much the entire recorded Warriors Live Show we did this past week and included all the off air items and the parts in the show we edited…

Send us a Text Message. This week Andy is off fishing! Well deserved, for sure. But that makes for a short episode as Troy mans the bunker and revisits the Homecoming loss 28-24 leaving the Warriors 3-3 as they head into round 2 of the farewell tour in the NSAA as they roll out to Madison, SD to take on the Trojans on Dakota State University. Get t…

Send us a Text Message. This week, after a nice bye rest, the Warriors take to Bolstorff Field for Homecoming 2023 and we thought it'd be great to rehash our interview with Coach David Bolstorff - the guy they named the field after. It's one of our favorite episodes and this time, we've included some additional parts of the interview as well as the…

Send us a Text Message. This week is bye week. Join Andy and Troy in the bunker this week as they rehash some of the ups and downs from the loss against Dickinson State, the nearly four hour lightning delay, homecoming preparations, a new GridIron apparel on-line store, and the announcement that the word "Interim" has been officially removed from t…

Send us a Text Message. The Warriors are now 3-1! Get the details from the Mayville game in the GIC 411 report to start the show. This week, Andy and Troy visit with sophomore LB #25: Aiden Williams. Aiden comes to Waldorf as a transfer after Iowa Wesleyan closed this past spring. He's a home-grown Iowa kid from Cedar Rapids. Find out all about Aid…

Send us a Text Message. The Warriors are 2-1! Get the details in the GridIron Post-Game 411 at the top of the show. After a great home field victory Saturday against the Dakota State University Trojans, Andy and Troy sit down with D-back: Jeremiah Smith! Listen in to the Houston connection, the story of how Jeremiah came to Waldorf and some of the …

Send us a Text Message. The Warriors are 1-1 as we enter week three and begin conference play. Get the details from last week's loss and the specs as we head into this week's WIN at home! Andy and Troy are joined by #73, big man on the O-Line, Iowa grown tackle - Gavin Johnson, a junior who comes to the show with a lot to discuss. Find out what he …

Send us a Text Message. Warriors Win! The Warriors are now 1-0 after their opening season victory at home against visiting Briar Cliff University: 35-20. Troy gives you the GridIron Game 411 report then... We meet #12, QB from Tacoma, WA - Nick Siegel. Nick comes to the program from West Hills Community College in California where they won a champi…

Send us a Text Message. This week, it's Community Night - the Home Opener and start of the 2023 Season and Andy and Troy sit down with senior WR, #13 Malik Adams. Malik has a plan, well, PLANS actually - listen in to find out what those plans are but we'll let you on a secret - one of those plans involves 1000 yards receiving... From air traffic co…

Send us a Text Message. This week, we countdown to opening kick-off in just 8 days, with receiver/passing game coach: Lamont Brown. Get to know the Omega Man - find out what that means, who he is, and what he brings to the Warrior table. (A lot, btw.) Find out why he thanks God for Chapa's persistence, why Warrior "before anything are men," and how…

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy and Troy introduce new Coach Danny Donadio fresh in from Southern California. Danny comes with a lot of experience and enthusiasm. He likes to "coach the why" and loves that he gets to talk football for a living. Learn all about our new coach, his background, family, philosophy and more! AND.... It's just a c…

Send us a Text Message. We're back! After a nice summer break - the players are back in town, there's a new head coach but it's someone we know and love and there's a whole schedule to look forward to. This week, Andy and Troy run down the changes in the program since May, discuss the returning players, the schedule, a little bit about travel plans…

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Send us a Text Message. It's commencement Saturday and the GridIron Club Podcast is taking a break for the summer. Andy and Troy are busy working on details for the fall and before you know it, the boys will be back in town and the action will be on the GridIron. Enjoy you summer and forever and always, GO WARRIORS! Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy and Troy take time off from making burger patties with the coaches and Courtney to record a review of Spring Ball with Coach Paramore and Coach Chapa. Get the details on who made some impressions at Spring Ball, where the program is headed through the summer in anticipation of next season, graduation, and a w…

Send us a Text Message. This week Andy and Troy get to sit down with Waldorf University Athletic Director, Chad Gassman. Chad comes from a background in baseball as a player and coach, including a good stint at Waldorf. As the AD, Chad talks about the changes in the conference, how that affects the schedule and (guess what - the schedule's released…

Send us a Text Message. This week Andy and Troy sit down with #46 LB Nate Davis. Hear what Nate has to say about coming to Iowa, college football as a business, who makes the scout team, driving in Iowa and some interesting side-hustles. Also, we learn that Troy may not have paid for that Columbia House CD subscription back in the day, who does the…

Send us a Text Message. This week, Andy and Troy sit down with lockdown cornerback, #7 Edjuan Works. This is a special player, who had a transformative recruiting experience to get to Waldorf. He'll tell you "the film don't lie" but apparently the official stats do, as Troy finds out. Hear about some player shifts for spring ball, Edjuan's coachabi…