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With a win over Cal Poly, the Wildcat football team mercifully closes out a harrowing season with a win in front of the home crowd. We talk about our end of season awards for the team and what the future might hold as key contributors are hitting the portal.
Then, we'll talk about the Big Sky Volleyball tournament and how the Wildcats fared. We'll also preview their upcoming postseason opponent this week.
Episode Time Stamps:
03:34 Football End of Year Awards
29:06 Big Sky Volleyball Recap and Postseason Preview
49:11 Upcoming Events
Special...
Gashed in the Gem State
In their final road game of the season, the Wildcat football team came up just a bit short against a resurgent Idaho team hunting for a seed in this year's playoffs. We'll talk about how things went down before turning our attention to the final game of the season at the Lizzy against Cal Poly this Saturday.
Then, we recap the week in volleyball, including the final homestand against NAU and Northern Colorado on Senior Day before turning our attention to Green Team Week on the road. The Wildcats will take on Portland State on Thursday and...
Train Bell Tragedy
It was a sad day in Ogden on Saturday, when Idaho State won on Wildcat turf for the first time in 40 years. And with that win, they also took home the Train Bell Trophy, new re-introduced after 50 years in the Weber State Archives. We'll break down the game before looking ahead to this week's road matchup against the Idaho Vandals in Moscow.
Then, we recap a triumphant win over the Stripes at Club Swenson on Friday night before turning our attention to the final pair of home games for the season against Northern Arizona and hated rival...
Season of Wi... er... the Stripes
The Wildcat FB team had a rough go up in Flagstaff last weekend. We'll break down those rough first few minutes of the game and the potential bright spots from everything after. Afterward, we focus in on the Stripes of Idaho State to see what they might bring to the O this weekend in the revival of the Train Bell Trophy matchup.
Then, we recap a clean roadie in Montana for the VB team, recording two sweeps against Montana State and Montana. And we preview the sole game of the week at Club Swenson. Wouldn't you now...
#MeleeInTheMountains vs. NAU and a Montana Roady for VB
DubCat football is back this week, fully-rested and ready after last weeks bye. They'll take the trip up to Northern Arizona in Flagstaff to renew the #MeleeInTheMountains for the Red Rock Trophy. We'll talk about the Jacks defense and what it might take to bring the hardware home.
Then, we recap green team week at Club Swenson last week before turning our attention to this week's Montana road trip for the VB team.
Finally, we're busting out the hot sauce! We'll play hot takes to see which of us can come up with the HOTTEST...
Stung in Sacramento and Green Team Week at Club Swenson
Another disappointing weekend for the DubCat football team, coming home from Sac State with a loss. We'll break down the overtime action and take stock of our team during the bye this week.
Then, we'll talk about the volleyball split on the road last week, sweeping the Vandals in Moscow, but falling to the Eagles in Cheney 3 sets to 1. Afterward, we'll look at the green teams coming to Club Swenson this week in Sac State and Portland State.
Finally, we'll do a snake draft of Big Sky football teams, going from best to worst at...
A Bear-y Terrible Loss and a Stripes Split
The unthinkable happened in the Lizzy on Saturday night, as the DubCats fell to the lowly Northern Colorado Bears to spoil Homecoming and the jubilation of the week after beating the Griz in Montana. We take a look at what happened and what it might mean has the DubCats hit the road to take on a green team this weekend: Sac State.
Then, we turn our attention to the tough volleyball fight we had in Pocatello on Friday night before we look ahead to this week's road trip to Moscow and Cheney to face the Vandals and...
Montana Football Dubs and HoCo Love
The FB guys are coming off a massive road win up in Missoula over the weekend. We'll talk through it and what it might mean for this weekend's Homecoming game against lowly Northern Colorado at the Lizzy.
Then, we'll recap the week at Club Swenson, going over the Montana and Montana State VB split. We also look ahead to the sole game this week up in Pocatello against the Stripes.
Finally, we play Buy or Sell. We've got a few things in Dub State sports we ask the guys if they're buying or selling.
<...McNeese FB Recap, Montana FB Preview, NAU + Idaho VB Recap, UM + MSU VB Preview, Hot or Not
A rough weekend at the Lizzy for the football team as the DubCats fall 28-26 to the visiting McNeese State Cowboys. We'll chat through how it went down and turn our attention to this week's Big Sky matchup with the Montana Griz in Missoula.
Then, we'll walk you through the sweeping week VB had over Big Sky opponents NAU and Idaho before we focus in on this week's home matches against Montana and Montana State.
Finally, we ask the panel what they think is something hot in the Dub State sports universe and what is...
Northwestern State FB Recap, McNeese FB Preview, VB Recap + Preview, and a Little Waldo's Magic Eight Ball
Football flexed their offensive muscles on Saturday night down in Nack-a-dish, while the defense pitched a shutout against Northwestern State. We take a look at the game and the signs of promise for the remaining schedule.
Then, we'll preview this weekend's blackout home game against McNeese State, the Dub Cats' third Southland opponent in as many weeks led by former Montana Griz QB Clifton McDowell.
Afterward, we'll recap last week's in-state VB matches against UVU, BYU, and the heartbreaker against USU before taking a look at the beginning of the conference slate this week against...
Lamar FB Recap, Northwestern State FB Preview, Volleyball Recap + Preview, Mailbag
We get the angst out this week as we dissect what went wrong (and what went right) in the football game against Lamar on Saturday night. Then, we turn our attention to Northwestern State and this weekend's gridiron matchup in Natchitoches, LA. We go through the results of the three match tournament in Springfield, MO last week for volleyball and look at the in-state opponents coming to Club Swenson this week. Finally, we've got a mailbag segment, answering your questions and shouting out some upcoming events. Whew!
Episode Timestamps:
Lamar FB Recap: 2:29
Northwestern State FB...
PSU FB Recap, Lamar FB Preview, VB Recap + Weekend Preview
The DubCats handled business at the Lizzy on Saturday night, downing the Portland State Vikings with a final score of 43-16. We'll talk about the action and what to take from the first matchup of the conference slate.
Then, we look ahead to this weekend's football action on the road in Beaumont, TX against Lamar University. We try to make sense of Lamar's close loss to FBS Texas State and their handling of SWAC opponent Mississippi Valley State last weekend to see what they might mean for the matchup with the Wildcats.
Finally, we recap...
UW Recap, PSU Preview, VB Recap + Preview
The DubCats had a rough go of it in the Emerald City over the weekend. We take a look at what went wrong, what went right, and what we learned about this season's squad. Then, we'll preview conference opponent Portland State, who the DubCats will face at the Lizzy on Saturday for the home opener.
Finally, we recap the week's volleyball action, taking a look at the matches against Utah Tech and Denver in Club Swenson last week. We also look ahead to this weekend's matches against tough opponents in Loyola Marymount, SMU, and Milwaukee.
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UW Football Preview, Volleyball Schedule Preview
Football is finally back and we're ready to talk about it. We breakdown some of the potential opportunities and headaches for the DubCats as they hit the road for Seattle this weekend to take on the University of Washington Huskies.
Then, we take a closer look at the upcoming women's volleyball schedule. Which games will we have circled? How will the preseason #1 rank affect the team? We'll hash it all out.
Episode Timestamps:
UW Football Preview: 2:47 - 30:13
Volleyball Schedule Preview: 30:18 - 56:48
Upcoming Events: 56:53
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Season 4 Starts Now!: Football, Volleyball Previews
After a long hiatus, Weber State Weekly is back and ready for Season 4, DubCats! This week, we'll dive in to how things are looking with our football team before their first business trip of the season up to Seattle to take on Washington at Husky Stadium.
Then, we chat with Volleyball Head Coach Jeremiah Larsen about the mentality of the team coming off of last year's Big Sky Conference tournament championship, the new faces in the program, and a familiar face on the sidelines.
Finally, we ask the guys for their BOLD takes for football...
2023 OFFSEASON INTERVIEWS: Former F/C Kyndahl Hill
The Weber State Alumni Game hosted by the one and only Damian Lillard is upon us this week and what better way to ease in to it than an interview with an all-time Wildcat. We chat with former Forward/Center Kyndahl Hill about his time at Weber State, his career in Europe, and what we can expect at the Purple Palace this weekend.
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MEN'S HOOPS: #BigSkyInBoise: Big Sky Tournament Recap
Our three days in Boise have come and gone with the Wildcats downing Sac State (a green team), but falling in a bitter semi-final battle to eventual champion Montana State. We'll chat about how things went with our man on the ground, Sean Lewis, including some trends he noticed at this year's Big Sky tournament that could bode well for the future of the event in Boise.
Then, we hand out End of Season Swagger awards. Who had the most fun? Who had the biggest moment? We'll talk it out and put a bow on this season.<...
WOMEN'S HOOPS: Comin in... Cool: Wildcats Take 3 Game Slide in to Boise
The final three games of the regular season slate are in the books and we're ready to talk all about them. How did the Wildcats fare going in to the Big Sky tournament in Boise and is there hope for another upset like last year?
Then we'll preview the Big Sky WBB bracket in Boise to see how we think things might shake out, including who we think might be crowned champion and go dancing on Wednesday night.
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MEN'S HOOPS: It's Tourney Time: Wildcats Wrap the Regular Season, Look to Boise
It's tournament time in the Big Sky and the bracket has been set. We'll do a quick recap of the Wildcats' final three games against EWU, Idaho, and NAU. Then, we're shifting our focus to the bracket, talking about how the matchups looks, what games will make it interesting, and who we think could cut down the nets.
Get more info about the conference tournament by visiting BigSkyInBoise.com and RSVP for the Women's Basketball Alumnae event at White Dog Brewing Sunday, March 5th at 10 AM MST using this link.
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WOMEN'S HOOPS: Brooke-tar: Wildcats Stumble Against Sac State, Down Portland State
Someone take Brooke Minnoch to Vegas! She correctly predicted last week's Green Team split result, with the Wildcats falling to Sac State, but beating Portland State on Saturday. We'll break down how the two games went and what it might mean in the final week of regular season play.
Get more info about the conference tournament by visiting BigSkyInBoise.com and RSVP for the Women's Basketball Alumnae event at White Dog Brewing Sunday, March 5th at 10 AM MST using this link.
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MEN'S HOOPS: Twin Green Team Wins: Weber State Beats Sac State, Portland State on the Road
Green Team Week has come and gone and the Wildcats come away with two road wins to add to their totals, keeping them in the race for a top 4 spot in the conference bracket in Boise. We'll break down the games against Sac State and Portland State to see what we might expect as Weber State rounds the corner to the end of the conference slate.
Then, we're trying out a new segment, Wildcat Rants. We've got three things that have really annoyed us last week and we want your opinions. Which is worst? Vote in our...
WOMEN'S HOOPS: Title IX and the Big Sky: Senior Associate Commissioner Jaynee Nadolski and UM Standout Linda Jacobson
2022 marked the 50th anniversary of Title IX in college athletics, paving the way for more parity across the country. We sit down to chat with Big Sky Conference Senior Associate Commissioner Jaynee Nadolski and former Montana Grizzlies standout Linda Jacobson to talk about the impact that Title IX had on their careers, their time playing women's basketball against each other, and the festivities the Big Sky is planning in Boise for the conference tournament starting next week.
Get more info about the conference tournament by visiting BigSkyInBoise.com and RSVP for the Women's Basketball Alumnae event at...
WOMEN'S HOOPS: Rough Roadie: Wildcats Drop Two to MSU, UM
The toughest road trip in the conference, the Montana roadie, is in the books for the Wildcats this year. Unfortunately, the come back empty-handed. We'll talk about the tale of two halves in each game and where the Wildcats look to be as we round the corner on the final five games of conference play.
Then, we've got Purple and White Hot Takes for you all! What are our panel's takes for the rest of the season, the conference tournament, and the offseason? Tune in to find out.
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MEN'S HOOPS: Montana School Split: Wildcats Down Bobcats, Fall to Griz
Montana week is over and the Wildcats come away with a split, downing reigning champs Montana State, but falling to the hot hand of Aanen Moody and the Montana Griz. We'll talk about what we saw and what it might mean for the rest of the conference slate.
Then, it's a Mailbag segment! We took your questions from social media and gave our takes. Check it out to see if we answered one of your questions.
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WOMEN'S HOOPS: Burn the Tape: Wildcats Drop Two to Idaho State and Northern Colorado
The Wildcats got to stay in the royal confines of the Purple Palace for two games against regional rival Idaho State and a struggling Northern Colorado squad. We'll talk through the two tough losses and find the positives and negatives from the tilts.
Then, we hear from our panelists about how they really feel about some Big Sky schools. You won't want to miss it.
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MEN'S HOOPS: Double OT Dub: Wildcats Take Down the Stripes in Pokey
The Wildcats kicked off 4 games in 8 days on Saturday night with a trip up to Pocatello for a little revenge on the Stripes. We'll talk about the double overtime win and how it happened.
Then, we talking about our neighbors. How do our panelists see some of the other schools in the Big Sky? We'll find out!
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WOMEN'S HOOPS: Good Vibes Only: Wildcats Ground EWU for First Conference Dub
It was good vibes in the Purple Palace on Saturday as the Wildcats took down Eastern Washington for their first conference win of the season. We'll talk about how it happened and review the tough loss to Idaho on Thursday.
Then, we'll let our panelists tell you what they think is hot and what's not in the Weber State universe.
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MEN'S HOOPS: Road Trip Split on the Palouse: Wildcats Down Idaho, Drop a Close in to EWU
The Wildcats hit the road last week, making their annual visit to the Palouse to face Idaho and top of the conference Eastern Washington.
We'll go through what went well, what didn't, and who really shined in the week's split with a win over Idaho and a close loss to streaking EWU.
Then, we're doing Wildcat React. Who is the first Wildcat MBB player that comest to mind when we drop our key phrases? Get in on the action and tweet us your responses on Twitter.
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WOMEN'S HOOPS: Green Team Robbery: Wildcats Lose Big to Sac State, Drop a Heartbreaker to PSU
It was Green Team Week and you know what that means, Wildcats. Do. Not. Lose. We'll talk about last week's games against a tough Sac State squad and a heartbreaking loss to Portland State on a last second basket that ripped away the Wildcat's closest chance all season at getting their first conference win.
Then, we're doing Wildcat Rants. Got something on your mind? Well, we'll give you 60 seconds to rant about it and our panel comes in hot with the takes.
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MEN'S HOOPS: You Don't Lose to the Green Teams: Wildcats Down PSU and Sac State
A common refrain on this show: You Don't Lose to the Green Teams. The Wildcats did just that, taking down both Portland State and Sac State at the Purple Palace over the weekend.
We'll talk about both wins that were a tale of two games: One beautiful and one gritty.
Then, we'll ask our panel if they'd Buy or Sell on a few select Wildcat scenarios that could come to pass at the end of the season.
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MEN'S HOOPS: Another Big Sky State Split: Wildcats down Griz, Fall to Bobcats
It was the week of the Montana roadie, arguably the toughest road trip in the conference. We'll talk about the split, beating hated rival Montana, but falling to Montana State.
Then, it's What's Hot and What's Not. We've got takes and what's good around campus and what is not so good.
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FOOTBALL: New Sheriff in Town: New Head Coach Mickey Mental is Announced
It's a new day in Ogden and a new Wildcat head football coach has been announced: A face familiar to the program in OC and QB coach Mickey Mental.
We'll talk about what the Mickey Mental era at Stewart Stadium might bring and some concerns fans have as the paradigm potentially shifts from defense to offense.
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MEN'S HOOPS: Hot Streaking Cats: Weber State Wins 6 of the Last 7
The holidays are over and we're back to our regularly-scheduled program, kicking off our week by catching up on the the past couple of weeks of men's hoops. We'll talk about highlights, lowlights, and things to watch for after the Wildcats won 6 of their last 7 games.
And, we'll preview next week's sole matchup against the Stripes of Idaho State in the #PurplePalace.
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WOMEN'S HOOPS: Monka Hours: Senior F Daryn Hickok
The Wildcats had one preseason Big Sky All-Conference team member and we got her for this one. We welcome back Senior F Daryn "Monka" Hickok to Weber State Weekly to talk about returning 12 players, a new face on the coaching staff, and building on last seasons success.
Then, we'll break down last week's showdown with the Fighting Hawks in Grand Forks, ND. And, we'll look at this week's upcoming matchups vs. Utah Tech and #13 Utah at the #PurplePalace.
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MEN'S HOOPS: Do It Again DJ: Sophomore F Dillon Jones
Back again for a third appearance, our guy, Sophomore F Dillon Jones to chat with us about this season and some of his leadership on and off the court.
Then, we'll break down last week's games against Cal Baptist and Saint Martin's. And, we'll take a look at the upcoming week against Cal Poly and Utah State.
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FOOTBALL: End of an Era: HC Jay Hill Departs after 9 Seasons
The day we feared, but knew would come, has finally arrived. After 9 seasons at the helm in Ogden, Head Coach Jay Hill has moved on, becoming Assistant Head Coach and DC at BYU. We'll talk about the Jay Hill Era in Ogden and some of our favorite memories from the Golden Age of Wildcat Football.
Then, we'll look forward, discussing who might step in to an all-time great Wildcat's shoes to take the program in to the future.
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WOMEN'S HOOPS: Look Who's Talkin: Women's Basketball is Back!
The Women's Basketball show makes its return and we're joined by former Weber State Forward Dominique Williams and Brooke Minnoch to talk all about it.
We'll recap last week's matchups with against Seattle University and Tarleton State then preview this week's showdown with former Big Sky foe North Dakota.
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VOLLEYBALL: So What Now: The Future of Wildcat Volleyball
The Wildcats took to the road for the first round of the NIVC against Drake in Wichita. We'll talk about how it went.
Then, we turn our attention to the future of Wildcat Volleyball. What might the roster look like next season and who could step in to fill critical roles? We'll hash it out.
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MEN'S HOOPS: Back in the Saddle w/ Kham Davis
We're back talking men's hoops with former Weber State Forward Kham Davis. We'll talk about last week's game against Utah Tech.
Then, we'll preview this week's matchups against Cal Baptist and Saint Martin's.
And, we're bringing back Waldo's Magic Eight Ball to see what the future might hold.
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FOOTBALL: The Run Comes to a Close: Wildcats Fall to #4 Montana State
The season came to a close on Saturday afternoon as the Wildcats fell to #4 Montana State in Bozeman in the second round of the FCS Playoffs. We'll talk about the game and what it could mean for next season.
Then, we'll look back on some of our favorite moments this season and what made us smile.
Thanks to Wildcat football fans for all their support this season!
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