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…

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

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 …

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…

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: …

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

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…

Send us a Text Message. This week Andy and Troy are joined by new D Line Coach, Will Nalley. A Kentucky native, "Wild Bill" Will landed at Waldorf via Murray State University and an NAIA National Championship as a player for Lindsey Wilson College. Get to know Will and find out why there are no donkeys in the derby, what the three words he uses dai…

Send us a Text Message. Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Green beers from the bunker! This week, after a nice little Spring Break, Andy and Troy are joined by brand new Warrior Wide Out/RB Coach Chris Silva and his wife: Carissa. A huge revelation comes up in this episode that Andy and Troy are having a hard time setting side. You'll find out why. You'll…

Send us a Text Message. This week Andy and Troy sit down with senior QB, #1 Jordan Cooper, fresh off his shoulder surgery and ready to get to training, prep for spring ball and take on the role of team patriarch next fall. But the team isn't the only family Jordan is taking care of - listen in to hear all about his new role as a dad. We bring every…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Andy and Troy discuss the hopes and dreams of future GridIron Club purchases. opportunities for sponsorships, big and small projects, and how everyone can be a part of the "best small college football experience in America." You will also hear about Andy's Valentine's Day theories, Bryan Adams, a new IRS slo…

Send us a Text Message. This week Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by Liam Stone and despite the warnings provided by Coach Aune, Liam left the bunker intact. Find out all the details about our large man on the O-Line from LaPorte City, IA, notes on "exquisite sauces," something called a "bacon cheeseball," why Grandpa Throne was often motiva…

Send us a Text Message. This week Andy and Troy wrap up their conversations with coaches by talking to Coach Mike Gould. Entering his second season with the Warriors, Coach Gould gets into the philosophy of Warrior Football, the rules in the weight room, fixing bad habits, attending class, "Yessir/Nossir" and discipline. We also cover music, Ohio S…

Send us a Text Message. Andy and Troy meet with O-Line Coach, Ethan Aune this week and discuss the highlights of signing day, the character of the Offensive Line, a heavy recruiting class from the Gopher State, injuries, leadership, and more. We find out who he thinks the worst people are, how he learned to cuss from a Vietnam Vet, and why men like…

Send us a Text Message. This week Andy and Troy are joined by the new Defensive Coordinator under the Paramore program at WU - longtime coach - Tyler Chapa. You won't want to miss this one, not only do we get into the defense, the program, and the direction Chapa sees it going - we also have a pretty hard-hitting discussion about recruiting, pay-to…

Send us a Text Message. BIG NEWS! Not a week goes by in Warrior Football that something record setting doesn't happen and this week is no different. Our fine head coach who built the team and its legacy has moved on and we wish Coach Finley well - in his stead is the newly appointed, youngest head football coach in America: Chase Paramore. Andy and…

Send us a Text Message. It's a new year and a new season - Andy and Troy return from the holiday break with none other than returning senior running back - number 21, Taye Buchanan: the hammer of the offense looking for a nail! From Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, to Iowa and all over the Midwest - the guys cover what's happened since last season,…

Send us a Text Message. Andy and Troy visit with Head Coach, Will Finley, and recount the 22 season, the things we are thankful for and the future we look forward to with "the best small college football experience in America!" Happy Thanksgiving - we are thankful for all our Warrior fans and GridIron Members! Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. Andy and Troy review the 2022 season, the Warriors end 7-4, complete their finals and hit the road for home until January. The Coaches hit the road too - looking for the next Warriors. As we head into Thanksgiving, we take a look back at the games played and the lessons learned before looking ahead to the 2023 season. Happy …

Send us a Text Message. It's Veteran's Day and speaking of veterans... In this final week of the regular season, as the Warriors hit the road to meet Dakota State for the second time - Andy and Troy wax reminiscent over the many seniors in the program, vets on the GridIron. Next week, the 2022 season will be through and thanks to our outstanding se…

Send us a Text Message. This week Andy and Troy meet with two senior impact players: #3 WR Mike Mouton and #52 DE Morgan Dostal. After a week off, the Warriors head into the final two weeks of the season and the last home game this Saturday which is Senior Day. As they prepare to defeat Iowa Wesleyan, these two team leaders revisit their days on Bo…

Send us a Text Message. This week the players and coaches get a chance to recover, reset and prepare for the senior day game versus Iowa Wesleyan next Saturday at home. Andy and Troy sit down with senior OLB #26 Tyler Hopp and freshman TE #80 Kadin Abele, a couple of farm kids from the south and north sides of Iowa. Find out which side of the locke…