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'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics Podcast
The official podcast of Weber State Athletics featuring the top guests in an around Wildcat athletics. Hosted by Weber State Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua and the radio voice of the Wildcats Steve Klauke.
Hear from transfer quarterback Devin Brown on his journey from high school to Weber State, by way of Ohio State and Cal. From a high school MVP to a national championship to Weber State. It’s been quite a journey for Devin Brown to where he is now as a senior quarterback transfer on the Weber State football team. A native of Gilbert, Arizona, Brown played his senior season of high school for coach Eric Kjar at Corner Canyon, where he was named the Max Preps State Player of the Year and the Deseret News State MVP in 2021. He threw for 4,881 yards and 57 touchdowns as a senior. He committed to USC during high school but later changed his commitment to Ohio State, where he spent the 2022-24 seasons and was part of the Buckeyes' 2024 National Championship team. He played in 17 games over three seasons in Columbus before transferring to Cal for the 2025 season, where he played in nine games with the Bears. Brown reunited with coach Kjar at Weber State and joined the Wildcats during the spring 2026 season. He now enters his final season of college football with the Wildcats. In this latest ‘Cat Tales podcast, Brown talks more about his journey to Weber State. He discusses recruitment, joining coach Kjar at Corner Canyon, his time at Ohio State and Cal, and why he came to Weber State. He also talks about why he wears number 33, his favorite quarterback, what he loves about the position, his future plans, and much more.
It's the July 2026 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by Young Automotive Group.This month’s show talks about the upcoming Weber State football and volleyball seasons with new football head coach Eric Kjar and volleyball head coach Jeremiah Larsen. Both coaches preview their upcoming seasons and look at their rosters and schedules heading into the year. This month’s show took place at the Young Auto Ogden Hyundai location.
It’s been one year since Wildcat legend Damian Lillard was named the General Manager of Weber State Basketball. In this latest Wildcat All In interview, the NBA superstar discusses why he took on the role of General Manager and what that means for him.He also talks about his involvement in the coaching search process and what he sees in new Wildcat head coach Kaleb Canales. Lillard talks about helping build the Wildcat roster and how Weber State moves forward in the new era of college athletics. In addition, Lillard talks about his excitement to return to playing in the NBA after missing last year with an injury and his excitement to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. He is entering his 15th season in the NBA, and he explains how long he sees himself playing. All that and more with General Manager Damian Lillard in this Wildcat All In interview.
Get to know new Weber State men’s basketball head coach Kaleb Canales in this latest Wildcat All In interview. with Paul Grua. Hear from coach Canales on why he came to Weber State, how he got into coaching, his 18-year NBA coaching career, and his vision and goals for the Wildcats. Coach Canales also talks about building the Wildcat roster for next season, scheduling, style of play, competition, relationship with Damian Lillard, giving back, family, and much more. Canales was hired as the 11th head coach in Weber State’s Division I history in April and brings nearly two decades of coaching experience. He also spent last season as the associate head coach at Troy, where he helped lead the team to the NCAA Tournament.Canales came from Troy University last season, where he helped guide the Trojans to a 22–12 record and won the Sun Belt regular-season and tournament championships, to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament.A native of Laredo, Texas, Canales began his coaching career in 2001 as a high school assistant coach before moving to the collegiate ranks at UT Arlington for the 2003-04 season, where he helped lead the Mavericks to a Southland Conference title.He then embarked on an 18-year career in the NBA, beginning with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2005 as a video intern. He was promoted to video coordinator, then to assistant coach in 2009. In 2012, he served as the Trail Blazers' interim head coach for 23 games and became the first Hispanic head coach in NBA history. He also served as Portland's head coach in the NBA Summer League.Canales then spent five seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks (2013–18), followed by two years with the New York Knicks and one season with the Indiana Pacers.In 2023, he was named associate head coach of the Texas Legends in the NBA G League. He also served as head coach of the Calgary Surge in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.He and his wife Cristi, have a son, Bauer, and a daughter, Sloane.
Weber State football Assistant coach and Recruiting Coordinator Tana Vea is the guest on the latest ‘Cat Tales podcast with Paul Grua. Tana talks about his return to Weber State and living out his dream of coaching college football. In this podcast, he also talks about his work as the Recruiting Coordinator and what the recruiting process is like, including the evaluation of players and relationships. He also talks about how he got into football and coaching, his connection to Weber State Hall of Fame coach Ron McBride, the Polynesian culture, coaching running backs, golf, pickleball, and much more.
Kaleb Canales was named the new head coach for the Weber State men's basketball program on April 3, 2026. Canales comes to Weber State with more than 25 years of coaching experience, including 18 seasons in the NBA. Canales is the 11th head coach in the program’s Division I history and arrives in Ogden with nearly two decades of NBA coaching experience. He also spent last season as the associate head coach at Troy, where he helped lead the team to the NCAA Tournament.In his lone season at Troy, Canales helped guide the Trojans to a 22–12 record, capturing both the Sun Belt regular-season and tournament championships, and earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament.A native of Laredo, Texas, Canales began his coaching career in 2001 as a high school assistant coach before moving to the collegiate ranks at UT Arlington for the 2003-04 season, where he helped lead the Mavericks to a Southland Conference title.He then embarked on an 18-year career in the NBA, beginning with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2005 as a video intern. He was promoted to video coordinator, then to assistant coach in 2009. In 2012, he served as the Trail Blazers' interim head coach for 23 games and became the first Hispanic head coach in NBA history. He also served as Portland’s head coach in the NBA Summer League.Canales then spent five seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks (2013–18), followed by two years with the New York Knicks and one season with the Indiana Pacers.In 2023, he was named associate head coach of the Texas Legends in the NBA G League. He also served as head coach of the Calgary Surge in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.Canales, 47, has also been an active participant in the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders program and has served as associate head coach of the Mexico Men’s National Team since 2021.He earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from UT Arlington in 2001 and a master’s degree in Sports Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth in 2005.He and his wife Cristi, have a son, Bauer, and a daughter, Sloane.
In February 2016, Rashid Shaheed signed to play football at Weber State out of high school. A decade later, he is a Super Bowl champion.Shaheed became the only four-time All-American in Weber State history and cemented himself as one of the greatest players ever to wear a Wildcat uniform.Since leaving Weber State in 2021, Shaheed has developed into an NFL standout, earning All-Pro honors and two Pro Bowl selections. In 2026, he reached the pinnacle of the sport, winning a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.In the latest episode of the ‘Cat Tales’ podcast with Paul Grua, Shaheed reflects on his remarkable journey—from signing with Weber State to becoming a Super Bowl champion. He discusses his growth as a player, his transition to the NFL, and his experiences in New Orleans and Seattle, including a mid-season trade, a new contract, and his “welcome to the NFL” moment. He also shares memories from his time at Weber State, his success returning kicks, and his passion for mentoring younger players.In four NFL seasons, Shaheed has earned two Pro Bowl selections while appearing in 51 regular season games with 32 starts. He has recorded three punt return touchdowns and one kickoff return touchdown, along with 153 receptions for 2,243 yards and 12 touchdowns. In the playoffs, he added a kickoff return touchdown in Seattle’s win over San Francisco.From 2017 to 2021, Shaheed played in 53 games at Weber State, helping lead the Wildcats to four consecutive Big Sky titles and four FCS Playoff appearances, including the semifinals in 2019.He remains the only player in school history to earn All-America honors four times and is one of just four players to be named first-team All-Big Sky four times.Shaheed finished his collegiate career as the FCS all-time leader in kickoff return touchdowns with seven and holds Weber State’s record for career kickoff return average at 29 yards. He totaled 5,478 all-purpose yards—third most in school history—and ranks third in punt return yardage. He also finished seventh in receiving yards (2,178) with 18 touchdowns and ranks 10th in career receptions with 147.
Former Wildcat standout Kyndahl Hill has seen the world in the nine years since he left Weber State. Hill has been playing professionally in several countries across Europe, most recently in Israel. He has also played in Italy, Denmark, Ukraine, Germany, and Romania. In this ‘Cat Tales' podcast, Hill talks about his travels and playing in so many different places, learning languages, travel, memories of his time at Weber State, living in the Ogden area, family, and so much more.Hill, a native of Humble, Texas, played four seasons at Weber State from 2013-17 and was part of two Big Sky Championship teams and two teams that played in the NCAA Tournament. He never missed a game in his career and played in 130 games with the Wildcats, tied for the fifth-most games played in school history. He finished his career as the 32nd player in Weber State history to score 1,000 career points. He still ranks third in WSU history in career blocks with 126 and is eighth career rebounds with 734.He was named the Big Sky’s Top Reserve as a junior in 2016.
It’s the February 2026 Weber State coaches show, presented by the Young Automotive Group. In this episode, hear from new Weber State football head coach Eric Kjar on his first two months on the job, the new roster, preparing for spring football, and much more. Also hear from new WSU football assistant coaches Tanner Jacobsen and Gavin Fowler about their career journeys and their decision to come to Weber State.
Gavin Fowler is the new defensive coordinator for Weber State football under new head coach Eric Kjar. In this podcast, Gavin talks about coach Kjar, why he decided to come to Weber State, being mentored by Kalani Sitake and Jay Hill, his time at BYU as a player, becoming a coach, his love of football, what he loves about coaching, and much more.
Tanner Jacobson is the new Associate Head Coach for Weber State football. Jacobson was named the Associate Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator for the Wildcats by new head coach Eric Kjar. A former player at Texas Tech and BYU, Jacobson comes to WSU after spending the last four seasons as the head coach at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas. He also also coached at BYU and Snow College. In this 'Cat Tales podcast, Jacobson talks about growing up and playing football in Texas, playing at Texas Tech and his roommate Baker Mayfield. He also talks about playing at BYU, beginning his coaching career, stops at Snow and Tyler and what he's learned as a head coach. He discusses coming to Weber State, working with coach Kjar, coaching special teams, his love of coaching, family, and much more.
The last few weeks and days have been a whirlwind for new Weber State head coach Eric Kjar. Last week, he had his Corner Canyon High School team playing in the high school national championship game in Maryland. Less than a week later, he was introduced as the new head coach of the Wildcat football program. In this Wildcat All In interview, Kjar discusses the whirlwind and becoming head coach at Weber State, what the transition from high school to college will look like, the keys to his success in high school, recruiting the state of Utah, and what attracted him to Weber State. He also talks about his coaching style, what he loves about coaching, growing up playing football and becoming a coach, his family, coaching his sons, and more. Kjar (pronounced “Care”) was hired on Tuesday as the 13th head coach in Weber State’s Division I history. He comes to WSU after unprecedented success as a high school coach. In the last nine seasons, Kjar posted a 112-10 record with six state championships at Corner Canyon High School. He guided the Chargers to three consecutive state titles in 2018, 2019, and 2020, followed by three more championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025, along with two state runner-up finishes. His teams were nationally ranked multiple times, including as high as No. 8 in the nation. Corner Canyon also set a Utah state record with 48 consecutive wins from 2018 to 2021 and advanced to the national championship game in 2025.Kjar coached multiple state MVPs and All-Americans, along with numerous Division I college players and NFL Draft picks, including quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Zach Wilson, and offensive lineman Jackson Powers Johnson. Before Corner Canyon, Kjar spent eight seasons as the head coach at Jordan High School, where he posted a 69-29 record that included a state championship in 2012. He also served as an assistant coach for five years at Jordan before becoming head coach. In 17 years as a high school head coach, Kjar compiled a career record of 181-39.
Eric Kjar was introduced as the new head football coach at Weber State on December 16, 2025. Kjar is the 13th head coach in Weber State’s Division I history and arrives in Ogden after unprecedented success as a Utah high school coach. Kjar (pronounced “Care”) posted a 112-10 record with six state championships over the last nine seasons as the head coach at Corner Canyon High School in Draper, Utah.He guided the Chargers to three consecutive state titles in 2018, 2019, and 2020, followed by three more championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025, along with two state runner-up finishes. His teams were nationally ranked multiple times, including as high as No. 8 in the nation. Corner Canyon also set a Utah state record with 48 consecutive wins from 2018 to 2021 and advanced to the national championship game in 2025.Kjar coached multiple state MVPs and All-Americans, along with numerous Division I college players and NFL Draft picks, including quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Zach Wilson, and offensive lineman Jackson Powers Johnson. Before Corner Canyon, Kjar spent eight seasons as the head coach at Jordan High School, where he posted a 69-29 record that included a state championship in 2012. He also served as an assistant coach for five years at Jordan before becoming head coach. In 17 years as a high school head coach, Kjar compiled a career record of 181-39. Kjar, 46, is a native of Kemmerer, Wyoming, and played college football as a quarterback and wide receiver at Wayne State College in Nebraska. He graduated from Wayne State in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in education. He and his wife Andrea are the parents of four children. Their son, Noah, is a wide receiver and kick returner at Weber State.
As the season begins, hear from Weber State men's basketball head coach Eric Duft as he enters his fourth season as head coach and his 20th season on the coaching staff at Weber State. Coach Duft on coaching the Wildcats for 20 years, this new season and team, the changing landscape of college basketball, the role of new General Manager Damian Lillard, professional Wildcats, scheduling, family time, and much more!
Hear from former Weber State football head coach Mike Price in this ‘Cat Tales podcast, hosted by Paul Grua. Price was the head coach at Weber State from 1981-88, and coached the Wildcats to 46 wins in those eight seasons, including a Big Sky Championship in 1987. He recently returned to Weber State for Homecoming for a 40th reunion of the 1985 Wildcat team. In this interview, Price discusses his return to Weber State, the changes since his coaching days, becoming the head coach in 1981 at the age of 35, his assistant coaches on staff, memorable games, his relationship with players, retirement, and more.
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Coach Brent Myers has coached college football for a long time. The Weber State Associate Head Coach is entering his 42nd season as a college head coach, and Weber State’s season opener at James Madison will mark a remarkable milestone for Myers. This Saturday’s game at James Madison will be the 500th game for Myers as a college coach. It will also mark the start of his 12th season on the coaching staff at Weber State. He is the longest tenured coach on the current staff, having joined WSU in 2014, and has been a part of 130 games at Weber State. In this ‘Cat Tales podcast with Paul Grua, Myers talks about just a few memories from his long coaching career, including how he got started in coaching, memorable stadiums and games, coaching connections, how he got to Weber State, and the impact the players have on him. Myers played football at Eastern Washington, then began his coaching career in 1982. He coached at Eastern Washington, Southern Illinois, Northern Arizona, Boise State, Washington, Utah, Arizona State, Louisville, and UNLV, before coming to Weber State. Over his 11 seasons at Weber State, he has been a part of four Big Sky Championship teams and six trips to the FCS Playoffs. He has also coached five players on the offensive line to All-America honors six different times and coached nine players to All-Big Sky honors 16 times.
Get to know Weber State football senior running back and kick returner Clarence “Bird” Butler in this latest Wildcat All In interview. In this interview, Butler talks about how he got the nickname Bird, growing in Salt Lake City, his high school football career, playing junior college football and at a military institute, his path to Weber State, starting out playing defense and then switching to offense as a Wildcat, making people laugh, his positive outlook, future plans, and much more. He also opens up about overcoming his academic struggles and being on track to graduate from Weber State. Butler is entering his senior season at Weber State in 2025. He has played in 22 games over the last two seasons with the Wildcats and enters 2025 with 222 rushing and 925 kick return yards. Weber State opens the 2025 season at James Madison on August 30.
On August 2, 2025, Weber State legend Damian Lillard hosted another Weber State Basketball Alumni Classic. At the start of the event, Lillard announced to the crowd that he will take on the role of General Manager of the Weber State Men's Basketball program. After the event, Lillard spoke to the media about becoming GM, hosting more alumni classics, and how he will be involved in Wildcat basketball. He was also joined in the press conference by Weber State head coach Eric Duft.
Get to know Jackson Gilkey, one of the new transfer quarterbacks with Weber State football this season. His journey growing up playing football in Texas, what he likes about playing quarterback, his recruitment out of high school, his two seasons at UTSA, how he ended up at Weber State, playing spring ball with the Wildcats, his style of playing quarterback, favorite food, dream vacation, future plans, and more.
Football is almost here, and the Weber State wrapped up the 2025 Big Sky Kickoff this week at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Spokane. Two players and the head coach of all 12 Big Sky football teams assembled in Spokane for the annual kickoff and media days. Head coach Mickey Mental was joined by Wildcat senior offensive lineman Gavin Ortega and junior defensive tackle Matt Herron at the kickoff. The event included a youth clinic, the annual Big Sky Hall of Fame, meetings and trainings, as well as a media session. Weber State football opens fall camp for the 2025 season on July 30, with the season opener on August 30 at James Madison. The home opener will be on September 20 against Butler. Weber State also hosts Sacramento State, Eastern Washington, Montana, and Northern Arizona.
Joel and Beth Bass have been synonymous with Weber State Athletics for more than three decades. The couple has attended countless Wildcat events and influenced the lives of thousands of WSU student-athletes. The two are retiring this summer after long service to Weber State. In this latest ‘Cat Tales podcast, Joel looks back on his 34 years of work as the head athletic trainer at Weber State. He talks about the role of athletic trainers and how the job has changed, the relationship with doctors, memorable Wildcat games, dealing with injuries, travel, the Boston Marathon, retirement plans, family, and much more. Joel has been the head athletic trainer for Wildcat Athletics since 1991. For the last several years, he has worked as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, where he oversaw athletic training, strength and conditioning, and equipment. He has been the primary athletic trainer for the Wildcat football and men's basketball teams since coming to Weber State in 1991 and has also worked closely with all other Wildcat teams. He has probably been to more Weber State games than anyone alive. Joel played a pivotal role in developing Weber State University's Athletic Training Education Program, advocating for enhanced treatment of athletes at various levels. His efforts have been instrumental in offering a degree in Athletic Training at the university. Throughout his career, Joel has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the advancement of sports medicine and the welfare of student-athletes at Weber State.Beth Bass has worked in the athletic department for 26 years. She joined WSU in 1999 and has worked as an administrative assistant with several Wildcat teams, coaches, and athletic administrators. Beth has been the organizer of team travel for all Weber State teams, as well as coordinating Adidas orders and uniforms for all Wildcats. Beyond that, Beth has been an integral part of all Wildcat teams and has been a support for all student-athletes.
Get to know Weber State sophomore wide receiver, kick returner, and track athlete Noah Kjar in this latest Wildcat All In interview. Noah talks about growing up playing for his father, his incredible success in high school, and why he chose to come to Weber State. He also talks about his kickoff return touchdown in the win at Montana last season, being on the Wildcat track and field team, his outlook on this year’s team heading into this season, his future plans to be a teacher and coach, and his upcoming marriage. Noah originally signed at Weber State in December 2020. He was a state MVP and a Utah career record holder during his high school career at Corner Canyon. He was the 2020 Utah 6A State MVP and led the nation in receiving yards. He finished his career as Utah’s all-time leader in career receptions with 285. He played for his father Eric at Corner Canyon and helped lead the Chargers to three state championships and a 37-1 record. In his first action at Weber State in 2024, he played in all 11 games. He finished with 16 receptions for 200 yards and had seven kickoff returns for 250 yards. He had a memorable 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in Weber State’s win at No. 8 Montana last October. Noah is a native of Draper, Utah. He is majoring in Physical Education at Weber State.
It’s the June 2025 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by Young Automotive Group. The voice of the Wildcats, Carl Arky, talks with Weber State football assistant coach Robert Conley on the upcoming season for the Wildcats, and WSU softball head coach Kristin Delahoussaye on the softball team’s memorable run to a Big Sky Championship and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. This month’s show takes place at the Young Ogden Hyundai dealership.
Episode 7: IdentityJoin Jayda Tupea, Stacia Barker, Ashley Gneiting, and coach Miah as they dive into a powerful conversation about identity. From personal reflections on identity development to exploring core values, they share insights on why understanding who we are matters—not just in our program, but in life!“I wanted to change and figure out what I wanted to do… The first step was figuring out who I was and what I value. I wanted to be a good person, spiritually, a good friend & teammate. I didn’t want to make decisions based on other people but on who I was.”
Trevor Hennig played in all 34 games as a true freshman with the Weber State men’s basketball team during the 2024-25 season. He started the final 11 games and was the third-leading scorer on the Wildcat team. Yet he only had two Division I offers out of high school from North Bend, Washington. Get to know Trevor more in this latest Wildcat All In interview. He talks about growing up playing basketball, his competitive nature, and how he came to Weber State. He also talks about what he learned as a freshman, loyalty, why he has stayed at Weber State, and what he’s looking forward to next season.Other topics include being the first player to wear the number 6, the strengths of his game, being a leader on the team, balancing school, future plans, and more.
Get to know Weber State Volleyball Associate Head Coach, Sammi Stuart! From her cattle ranch in Rich County to Utah State hoops, and a volleyball coaching journey through BYU, ASU, USU, ISU and now Weber State. She shares her experiences, the impact of meaningful relationships and her why behind coaching.
It’s the May 2025 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by Young Automotive Group. This month’s show is part of the grand opening of the new Young Ogden Subaru on Riverdale Road. The voice of the Wildcats, Carl Arky talks with WSU Athletic Director Tim Crompton. He is also joined by longtime Weber State athletic trainer Joel Bass who is retiring this year after 34 years at Weber State. He also talks with longtime women’s cross country and track and field head coach Paul Pilkington, who is also retiring after more than 20 years coaching the Wildcats.
Get to know Weber State senior linebacker Alema Tupuola in this latest Wildcat All In interview. Alema on growing up in the area and playing football, watching his brother play at Weber State, his Samoan heritage, and how he has worked to overcome personal struggles and how he wants to help others. He also talks about balancing life as a husband and father, earning his degree and starting a Master’s degree, future plans in health care, favorite Wildcat memories, being a senior and leader on this year’s Wildcat team, dream vacation, and much more.
Hear from some players who were on the team when history was made. We won multiple conference championships and won in the NCAA tournament. More importantly, you’ll get to know these incredible women in-depth. You’ll hear what Kate Payne, Dani Richins, Sam Schiess, Ashlyn Power Caraway and Rylin Roberts each got out of Weber aside from success on the court.
Summer Willis has brought the Weber State Spirit Squad unprecedented national success and recognition, and coached the Wildcat cheer and dance teams to multiple national championships. In this Wildcat All In Interview, Summer talks about her 26 years working at Weber State and how she turned Weber State into a powerhouse with multiple championships. She talks about the pressure to improve and perform each year, recruiting athletes from all over the world to join Weber State, the people associated with the program, memories during her time at Weber State and much more. Plus, learn about her unique family connection to Weber State’s nickname, the Wildcats. Willis began her career at Weber State in 1998 as the Spirit Squad Director and also worked in Marketing and Promotions for Wildcat Athletics. She has also served as the head coach of the Utah Jazz stunt team for nine years. She has led the Weber State cheer team to a combined 14 national championships, the dance team to eight national titles, and the Waldo mascot to three national championships. The Weber State cheer team has reached unrivaled success in recent years. The Wildcat Large Coed team has won eight straight national championships (2017-25) and nine overall championships. Weber State has also won four of the last five Grand National Championships, winning in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025.The small coed team has won three national championships and won the grand national title twice in 2024 and 2025.A native of North Ogden, Utah, Willis was a cheerleader at Utah State and graduated in 1998.
Weber State Volleyball In-Depth 2015 Alumni. Hear from some 2015 alumni that laid the foundation of our program and find out what they're up to now. Head coach Jeremiah Larsen talks with Andrea Hale, Jesse Hoover, Thamires Cavalcanti, Megan Thompson and Amanda Varley.
The first Weber State Volleyball In-Depth with head coach Jeremiah Larsen. A deeper look at Weber State volleyball coaches and players. Learn about coach Larsen and his path to Weber State as he enters his 11th season with the Wildcats. “I want the players that come through my program to have an experience that means something. I want it to have DEPTH. I want it to be something that is so much more valuable than a ring, an education, a banner, or an all-conference award.” -MiahHe is joined by assistant coaches Sammi Stuart and Rylin Roberts.
It's a Big Sky Tournament preview and the March 2025 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by John Watson Chevrolet. Hear from Weber State women's basketball head coach Jenteal Jackson and Weber State men's basketball head coach Eric Duft as the Wildcats prepare for #StarchMadness in Boise, Idaho.
Former Weber State football standout Stefan Cantwell is back at Weber State helping WSU student-athletes in a different way. Cantwell is working as a physical therapist for Sundance Physical Therapy. As part of his role, he assists Wildcat student-athletes from all WSU sports with physical therapy and injury rehabilitation. In this Wildcat All In Interview, Cantwell talks about his journey since he played at Weber State, becoming a physical therapist, what he likes about helping people with rehabilitation, working with athletes from a variety of sports, and much more. He also looks back on his Wildcat playing career including memories with teammates, memorable games, winning a championship, life after football, and his family. Cantwell played two seasons for the Weber State football team from 2016-17 and was part of one of the great Wildcat teams in school history. In his two seasons as a quarterback with the Wildcats, he threw for over 3,000 yards and 26 touchdowns. He still ranks 18th in career passing yards in WSU history. As a senior in 2017, he guided Weber State to a Big Sky Championship, a record-setting 11 wins, a trip to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs, and a fifth-place ranking in the national polls. He was a team captain and threw for 2,978 yards and 25 touchdowns, in addition to rushing for 597 yards and eight more touchdowns. The Wildcats won two games in the FCS Playoffs, including a win at Southern Utah, to advance to the quarterfinals of the Playoffs for the first time in school history.
It's the January 2025 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by Young Automotive Group. Hear from Weber State Spirit Squad coach Summer Willis on the success of the Wildcat cheer and dance teams. Plus, hear from Olympian and Hall of Famer Lindsey Anderson, now an assistant coach with the Weber State track and field and cross country teams. This month's show is at the Young Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram in Morgan, Utah, hosted by Wildcat Carl Arky.
After 27 years working at Weber State, including the head football coach and athletic director, Jerry Graybeal is retiring at the end of 2024. In this ‘Cat Tales podcast, Jerry reminisces his career at Weber State, coaching days, former players, moving to athletic director, coaching hires, development for athletics, donors, facility changes, radio broadcasts, memorable games, golf, future plans, family, and much more.
This is the December 2024 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by Young Automotive Group. This month's show includes WSU women's basketball head coach Jenteal Jackson and freshman Dakota Nap, as well as new WSU football defensive coordinator Joe Dale. The show is hosted by the radio voice of the Wildcats, Carl Arky.
The ceremony for the 2024 Weber State Athletics Hall of Fame. Inducted into the Hall of Fame for 2024 were: Joel Bolomboy (men's basketball), MaCauley Flint (softball), Sariah Long (women's track and field/cross country), Tim Toone (football), and Dick Webber (Reed K. Swenson Award).
ber State football junior defensive end Brayden Wilson is the latest guest on the Wildcat All In interview. Brayden is a preseason All-American and All-Big Sky player for the Wildcat football team. In this interview, learn more about Brayden and his path to Weber State, including his Scottish descent, excelling at rugby, coming to Weber State, what he loves about playing football, favorite Wildcat memories, getting married, future plans, family, favorite sports, food, hunting, dream vacation, and much more.
Get to know Wildcat defensive end Kemari Munier-Bailey in the latest Wildcat All In interview. Learn more about Kemari’s unique background from growing up in England, coming to Utah for high school, playing just one year of high school football, playing at two other colleges before Weber State, coming to Ogden, what he likes about football, favorite food, his family, and much, much more.
It’s the first Wildcat Coaches show of the 2024-25 season.The first show is presented by the Young Automotive Group and hosted by the voice of the Wildcats Carl Arky.Carl talks with WSU football associate head coach Brent Myers, and junior offensive lineman Gavin Ortega.Also hear from Weber State soccer head coach Craig Sanders and junior Ali Swensen.
Hear from Wildcat men’s basketball legend Joel Bolomboy, who is now a member of the Weber State Athletics Hall of Fame. Joel was a standout for the Wildcats from 2012-16 and is one of the best players in school history. He was a Big Sky MVP, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, helped the Wildcats to two Big Sky titles and two trips to the NCAA Tournament, and was drafted in the NBA. He was inducted into the Weber State Athletics Hall of Fame in September 2024. In this podcast, Joel talks about being named to the Hall of Fame, looks back on his memories from playing at Weber State, how he grew and developed as a player and person, being drafted in the NBA, his welcome to the NBA moment, his playing career in Europe, his family, and much more.
Carl Arky is returning as the radio voice of the Wildcats. Arky has been named the new radio play-by-play voice of Weber State Athletics and will broadcast WSU football and men’s basketball games beginning this season. Wildcat games will once again be broadcast on 103.1 FM “The Wave”. Arky is a former Utah Sportscaster of the Year and was the radio broadcaster at Weber State for over 17 years from 1998-2015. He takes over as the radio announcer for Steve Klauke who tragically passed away in June in an auto-pedestrian accident. Arky called nearly all Weber State men’s basketball and football games from 1998 to 2015. He was named the Utah Sportscaster of the Year in 2011. He called several memorable Wildcat games, including multiple NCAA Tournaments. In his first year during the 1998-99 season, the Wildcat men’s basketball team won the Big Sky and beat North Carlina in the NCAA Tournament. He is joined by Paul Grua in this podcast and talks about the loss of Steve Klauke and the impact that had on him. He also talks about returning to call Wildcat games, previous memories of Weber State broadcasts, and his long broadcasting career. The end of the podcast also includes a few highlight calls from Steve Klauke as the voice of the Wildcats.
Football is just around the corner. Hear from Weber State head coach Mickey Mental, cornerback Jalon Rock, and running back Damon Bankston from the 2024 Big Sky Kickoff in Spokane. Hear from coach Mental about going into his second season as head coach at Weber State and playing against LeBron James as a kid in Ohio. Also, get to know Jalon Rock and Damon Bankston and their journeys to Weber State. The Weber State season begins August 31 at Washington with the first home game on September 7 against Portland State.
DJ is in OKC. Weber State standout Dillon Jones was drafted 26th overall in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft and traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jones became just the second Weber State men’s basketball player ever drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft, joining NBA superstar Damian Lillard. A few days after being drafted Jones was introduced to the media in Oklahoma City. He also did interviews with media from Utah. This podcast is the audio from his media session with Utah media. WSU men’s basketball head coach Eric Duft als talks at the end. Jones is the 17th player in Weber State history to be drafted.
Fresh off graduating from Weber State University and preparing for the NBA Draft, Wildcat men’s basketball standout Dillon Jones discusses his memories, legacy, and more in this latest Wildcat All In interview. Jones discusses his growth in his four seasons at Weber State, the impact of those around him, what he’ll remember from his time as a Wildcat, handling all the attention around his final season to earn MVP honors, what it means to graduate from college, memorable games, his legacy, NBA Draft preparations and much, much more.
Weber State softball head coach Mary Kay Amicone is retiring following the 2024 season. Coach Amicone, a former Weber State player, has won over 800 games in her long storied career as a head coach at Weber State, Salt Lake Community College, and BYU. In her 11 seasons at Weber State, she is the Big Sky’s all-time leader in coaching wins and winning percentage and has guided the Wildcats to six Big Sky regular season titles and four Big Sky Tournament championships. The Wildcats have advanced to the NCAA Championships four times and in 2019, became the first school in Big Sky history to win a game at the NCAA Regionals. She has been named the Big Sky Coach of the Year four times and also coached three Big Sky Conference Players of the Year. In this Wildcat All In interview with Paul Grua near the end of the 2024 season, Amicone reflects on her family, her long career, why now is the time to retire and her legacy as a coach. She also discusses her different coaching experiences, memorable games and moments, the impact of players and coaches on her life, future plans, and more.
Get to know Wildcat guard Blaise Threatt in this latest Wildcat All In. From growing up with a father in the NBA, the transition to Division I basketball, overcoming an injury that nearly cost him his life and his basketball career, future plans, and much more!
He’s played more games than any player in Weber State history! Get to know Wildcat senior KJ Cunningham in this latest Wildcat All In. KJ talks about the game record, his journey to WSU, how he’s grown in five seasons, memorable games, teammates, getting engaged, future plans, and much more!
In the latest ‘Cat Tales podcast hear from Weber State volleyball head coach Jeremiah Larsen on the Weber State’s incredible run to Big Sky Tournament Champions. Larsen looks back and tells stories of the three comeback wins to win the 2023 Big Sky Tournament title and advance to the NCAA Tournament. He also talks about this year’s team, the trip to this year’s NCAA Tournament, looking back at the last NCAA appearance, and his nine years as head coach. And talks about the two Wildcat seniors Dani Richins and Makyala Sorensen, both school record holders. Weber State beat Montana State 3-2 in a comeback win in the fifth set to win the 2023 Big Sky Tournament. The Wildcats will take on BYU in the NCAA Tournament first round on December 1 in Provo.
Another Wildcat All In with Weber State football senior Haze Hadley! Haze has been a part of the Wildcat program for the last five years and ranks second in WSU history in career punt returns. Hear more about his journey to Weber State, going to games growing up, favorite Wildcat memories, future plans, and much more!
Hear from one of the greatest Weber State Volleyball players in Weber State history, Dani Richins in this latest Wildcat All In. Dani talks about her six seasons at Weber State, some favorite Wildcat memories, earning multiple Master's degrees, future plans, and much more!
Get to know Weber State junior quarterback Kylan Weisser in the latest Wildcat All In interview!
Kylan is entering his sixth season in the Weber State program and has been named the starting quarterback for the 2023 season.
He talks about his journey to Weber State, overcoming injuries, entering the transfer portal, then returning to Ogden, earning two bachelor’s degrees and beginning a master’s degree, what he likes about playing quarterback, his favorite food, dream vacation, and much more!
Weber State men’s basketball standout Scott Bamforth is the guest for this latest ‘Cat Tales podcast. Bamforth played three seasons at Weber State from 2010-13. He played in 99 career games and is one of the top shooters in WSU history. He still ranks 15th in career scoring with 1,345 points. He is also second in career 3-pointers with 258 and also ranks second in career 3-point percentage and third in career free throw percentage. Bamforth was named to the Weber State 50th Anniversary team. Since leaving Weber State 10 years ago in 2013, he has played professionally in the top leagues in Europe, playing in Spain, Italy, and Montenegro. Bamforth talks about his many experiences playing overseas, including fan experiences and fitting into the cultures. He also looks back at memorable games and moments at Weber State, his family, and much more!
Hear from Weber State junior Grant Sands in this Wildcat All In interview! Grant talks in length about what happened in the game at Montana State last year. He explains his emotions during the game and his feelings and experiences after the game. He also talks about the support of his teammates and coaches, his faith, and how he has grown. Grant also shares his experiences growing up in Arizona, working in Marketing and Promotions at Weber State, plans after football, golf, food, and much more!
Get to know Weber State standout and former Big Sky MVP Lauren Hoe in the latest Wildcat All In with Paul Grua! Lauren talks about how she’s grown over her five years at Weber State, memorable wins and championships with the Wildcats, playing with her twin sister Faith, growing up in Washington, how she got into softball, how she initiated the recruiting to Weber State, graduating from college, future plans, her family, and much more.
Weber State men’s basketball superstar Dillon Jones, aka Do It All DJ, joins Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua for this latest ‘Cat Tales podcast following the 2022-23 season. In this wide-ranging interview, Dillon talks about another heartbreaking defeat in the Big Sky Tournament, how this season turned around, offseason plans and draft workouts, opportunities to leave and why he chooses to stay at Weber State, how he handles distractions, using social media and when he shuts it off, his biggest rivals and how he gets up for them, and looking ahead to next season’s team. He also talks about people’s opinions on him and the team, his career records watch at Weber State, his feelings on not being named MVP, the art of rebounding, what it means to graduate from college, the influence of his brother, and much, much more. Jones has played three seasons at Weber State and was a unanimous selection as All-Big Sky first team and earned first-team all-district honors this season. He is the only player in Weber State history with at least 1,000 points, 800 rebounds, 250 assists, and 100 steals in a career.
The March 2023 Weber State Athletics radio show, hosted by Steve Klauke on 103.1 FM "The Wave". Steve is joined by Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton, men's basketball head coach Eric Duft, men's golf head coach Scott Erling, and new assistant football coaches Zach Larson and Jaylen Johnson.
Do it All DJ leads the Wildcats in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Get to know Weber State star Dillon Jones in this latest Wildcat All In. Why he chose Weber State, how he excels at rebounding, memorable Wildcat wins, participating in Damian Lillard's summer camp, his favorite food, and much more.
It's the January 2023 Weber State Athletics radio show, hosted by Steve Klauke on 103.1 FM "The Wave". Steve is joined by Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton, new Wildcat football head coach Mickey Mental, men's basketball junior guard Steven Verplancken and women's basketball assistant coach Nate Levine.
The press conference with Mickey Mental named the 12th head football coach at Weber State on Dec. 21, 2022.
It's the December 2022 Weber State Athletics radio show, hosted by Steve Klauke on 103.1 FM "The Wave".Steve is joined by Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton, football radio analyst and former head coach and AD Jerry Graybeal, men's basketball radio analyst and former Big Sky MVP David Patten, and WSU women's basketball head coach Velaida Harris.
Weber State head coach Jay Hill is entering his ninth season as head coach of the Wildcat football team. Last season Hill became WSU’s all-time leader in coaching wins and this year he will coach his 100th game at Weber State and become the leader in games coached.
In the latest ‘Cat Tales podcast with WSU Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua, coach Hill talks about preparing for the 2022 season. He talks about what was missing last season, his current Wildcat team, and how the offense will look different this season.
Hill also discusses how he finds balance in life and coaching, his schedule of preparation for games during the season, what he did this summer, and what he loves about coaching college football.
Randy Rahe retired after 16 years as the head coach at Weber State. He is the Big Sky's all-time leader in victories with 316 wins and led the Wildcats to five Big Sky titles and three trips to the NCAA Tournament. He was also named Big Sky Coach of the Year four times.
In this podcast with Paul Grua and Steve Klauke, Rahe reflects on his time at Weber State. Highlights include:
- How he almost didn't apply for the WSU job
- How he nearly lost Damian Lillard because of a headband
- What he heard and focused on during games
- Becoming consumed with the job and trying to find balance
- Did he really not check on the conference standings?
- Intentionally getting a technical foul
- Memories of favorite games
- Retirement plans and much more.
Eric Duft was introduced as the new head coach of the Weber State men's basketball team on May 19, 2022. Coach Duft spent 16 years as an assistant coach with the Wildcats before taking over as head coach.
Longtime Weber State men's basketball head coach Randy Rahe retired after 16 seasons as head coach on May 16, 2022. Rahe was the Big Sky Conference's all-time leader in wins with 316 wins. He led Weber State to five Big Sky titles and three trips to the NCAA Tournament. He coached 41 all-conference players and six Big Sky MVP's, including NBA superstar Damian Lillard.
Rahe and his wife Laura spoke with the media following his retirement. Laura Rahe was a teacher as well as a Division I basketball referee for 30 years and is also retiring.
Robb Alexander has been associated with Weber State Athletics for nearly 60 years, with many years spent as the public address announcer for Weber State men’s and women’s basketball games. As an Ogden native, Robb grew up going to Weber State games as a child and has been involved ever since.
In the latest ‘Cat Tales' podcast, Robb talks with Paul Grua about his numerous memories of Weber State Athletics, including calling games for several sports and working at the university for many years. He also talks about memorable games he has been involved with and multiple favorite players and experiences. He has never missed a men’s basketball game at the Dee Events Center.
In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, former Wildcat men’s basketball standout Jerrick Harding joins Paul Grua to look back on his Wildcat career and his first season playing professionally in the Czech Republic.
Harding finished his four-year career in 2020 as Weber State’s all-time leading scorer. He looks back on some memorable Wildcat moments, becoming the all-time leader, former teammates, living in Ogden, his first year professionally during the worldwide pandemic and much more.
In the June 2021 edition of Ask the AD, Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks with Paul Grua, Director of Athletic Communications, about the state of Wildcat Athletics. He looks back on making it through this last season and looks forward to the next year.
Also discussed is the new Big Sky partnership with ESPN+.
It's the March 23, 2021, Weber State Athletcs radio show, hosted by Steve Klauke.
Steve is joined by Wildcat football offensive coordinator Matt Hammer, volleyball head coach Jeremiah Larsen and women's cross country All-American Summer Allen.
The March 2, 2021, Weber State coaches radio show, hosted by Steve Klauke.
Steve is joined by WSU men's basketball head coach Randy Rahe, head football coach Jay Hill, athletic director Tim Crompton and head softball coach Mary Kay Amicone.
The January Weber State Farr Better Radio Show, hosted by the voice of the Wildcats Steve Klauke.
Hear from Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton, men's basketball head coach Randy Rahe, men's basketball senior forward Michal Kozak and volleyball head coach Jeremiah Larsen.
In the November 2020 edition of the Ask the AD, Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton offers an update on Wildcat Athletics.
He discusses the current COVID-19 situation, including beginning the basketball season with no fans in attendance. He also talks about recently released schedules for WSU teams, beginning athletics competition this month and much more.
In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast as part of Homecoming Week, Steve Klauke and Paul Grua talk with former Wildcat All-American quarterback Cameron Higgins.
Cameron looks back on his route being recruited to Weber State from Hawaii, winning the Big Sky title in 2008, playing for coach Ron McBride, his teammates, the recent success of the Wildcat program, what playing college football meant to him, what he’s doing now in Hawaii and much more.
Weber State football legend Jamie Martin joins Steve Klauke and Paul Grua for this Homecoming 'Cat Tales podcast.
Martin looks back on his Hall of Fame career at Weber State, including winning the Walter Payton Trophy and becoming the first athlete in WSU history to have a jersey retired.
He also talks about his 14-year career in the NFL, coaching high school football and his new adventures with his family in St. Louis.
He also tells Wildcat nation of his love for Weber State, impressions of the WSU football program, memorabilia, love of attending games at Weber State and much more.
Big Sky Conference Commissioner Tom Wistrcill discusses the current state of athletics in the conference with Steve Klauke and Paul Grua.
Wistrcill discusses the process that led to the postponement of fall sports and what needs to happen for sports to return.
Other topics include: Dealing with COVID-19 in his own family The importance of this time in college athletics The beginning of the pandemic at the Big Sky Tournament in March. Plans for playing basketball and potential basketball scheduling. How the fall sports can be played in the spring What a spring football schedule could look like Testing and other protocols necessary to play How rules from other states affect decisions The role of the commissioner in the decision-making process Why the Big Sky appealed to him and much more.
In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, Steve Klauke and Paul Grua talk with Jerry Graybeal about his many years of experience at Weber State.
Graybeal has over 40 years of experience as a player, coach and administrator in the Big Sky and more than 22 years at Weber State.
Greybeal talks about: Growing up in Washington and playing college football Becoming a coach and many years coaching at Eastern Washington Becoming the head coach at Weber State His years spent as the athletic director at Weber State Hiring men’s basketball coach Randy Rahe The many facility upgrades at Weber State, including the Youngberg Center. Calling Wildcat games on the radio and much more.
Be sure to subscribe to the ‘Cat Tales podcast for in-depth interviews around Weber State Athletics.
August Ask the AD with Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton. Joined by Steve Klauke and Paul Grua, Crompton discusses the news of the postponement of fall sports and its implications.
Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton is joined by the voice of the Wildcats Steve Klauke and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in the July 2020 Ask the AD.
Crompton addresses the uncertainty surrounding college sports during the pandemic.
In this June 2020 Ask the AD, Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks about the state of Wildcat Athletics, including voluntary workouts, protocols in place for student-athletes, scheduling, fall sports, and much more, including some things to get to know him more.
In this 'Cat Tales podcast, the radio voice of the Wildcats Steve Klauke talks with Paul Grua. Klauke look back on the career of Jerry Sloan, talks about Michael Jordan and the Last Dance and the current state of sports.
He also looks back on memorable games in his time at Weber State, preparing for game broadcasts, travels and food around the Big Sky and much more.
Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks about the current situation for Wildcat Athletics in the May 2020 Ask The AD. Crompton discusses when Wildcat athletics will start opening as well as scheduling plans and other adjustments for the fall seasons.
Legendary Weber State track and field coach Chick Hislop joins Paul Grua in the latest 'Cat Tales podcast.
Coach Hislop looks back on the 50th anniversary of his first Big Sky Championship meet. He talks about that first meet and how a letter paved the way for him to become the coach at Weber State.
He also talks about his 38 years as the head coach at Weber State where he won 21 Big Sky titles and coached numerous All-Americans.
In the latest Weber State 'Cat Tales podcast, new WSU Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator and member of the Wildcat Hall of Fame Meagan Thunell talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua.
Topics include:
How the Weber State administration is trying to help student-athletes and coaches during the pandemic. Ways WSU is communicating with athletes and coaches Trying to honor the student-athletes this season Transitioning from coaching to administration The role of an SWA Growing up playing soccer and coming to Weber State Her Hall of Fame soccer career Teaching high school How she got into coaching Earning multiple master’s degrees Why she loves Weber State
and much more.
In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, WSU Director of Golf and men’s head coach Scott Erling talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua about how his team has been affected this season.
Erling also talks about: * How the golf world has reacted and how golf is affected * Growing up golfing in southwestern Idaho * Golfing in college * Becoming a club and teaching professional * Coming to Weber State as a golf coach * Coaching golf * His memories of longtime WSU golf coach Jeff Smith * The frustration of the game of golf * How golf has changed over the years and much more.
In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, WSU men’s track and field head coach and former Wildcat runner Corbin Talley talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Talley discusses the sudden cancelation of spring sports and how it’s affected the Wildcats.
Other topics include: A look back at last season’s cross country team Trey Deveraux qualifying for the NCAA Indoor Championships Mentality of runners Running at Weber State and for coach Chick Hislop Becoming a coach and coaching for many years in high school Transitioning to Weber State His own running career Running the Grand Canyon and much more.
Be sure to subscribe to the ‘Cat Tales podcast for in-depth interviews around Weber State Athletics.
Hear from Weber State volleyball head coach Jeremiah Larsen in this ‘Cat Tales podcast. Larsen talks about his five years as head coach of the Wildcats, including a record-setting season in 2019.
He also talks about the coronavirus impact on coaching and recruiting.
Other topics include:
Growing up and playing volleyball Winning a national championship as a player Why he got into coaching His coaching career leading to Weber State Why he chose to come to Weber State Building the Wildcat program Memorable matches at Weber State His favorite thing about coaching and much more.
Weber State football head coach Jay Hill and his wife Sara talk about the impact of the coronavirus on their family and the football team.
Other topics include: coach Hill's goatee challenge humanitarian trips to Fiji Sara's health and impact on the team A look back on the 2019 season What it would take to leave Weber State And a look ahead to this year's Wildcat team.
New Weber State football offensive coordinator Matt Hammer talks with Paul Grua and Athletic Director Tim Crompton.
Hammer talks about his second stint as the OC for the Wildcats.
Other topics include: * His journey through coaching * Working for three different head coaches in his first stint at Weber State * Winning a Big Sky title in 2008 * His relationship with players including Trevyn Smith * The decision to leave Weber State to become a high school coach * Coaching high school football for six seasons * The opportunity to return to Weber State * His offensive coaching style * His family
and much more.
In this month's Ask the AD 'Cat Tales podcast, Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Crompton talks about the fall success, Wildcat basketball, the Big Sky Tournament in Boise, spring sports, becoming AD and more.
As part of the 100th anniversary of football at Weber State, former Wildcat player and coach Dave Arslanian is the guest in the latest 'Cat Tales podcast.
Coach Arslanian talks about playing for his father Sark, how he came back to Weber State, coaching for Mike Price, memorable games and coaching Jamie Martin.
He also talks about being a part of saving the Wildcat program in 1994.
Weber State legend and NBA All-Star Damian Lillard talks with head coach Randy Rahe and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in this 'Cat Tales podcast.
In the podcast Damian talks about:
Remembering his days at Weber State Starting a Twitter account Getting noticed by NBA scouts Some memorable games at Weber State Why Weber State is so important to him His first game in the NBA Winning the Rookie of the Year What motivates him What life is like to go out in public How he uses social media His rap career How money has affected him His first big purchase Driving his car at Weber State How he sees his game evolving What it’s like to hit playoff game-winners Playing in the Western Conference His memories of attending classes at Weber State On how fatherhood has changed his perspective
And much, much more.
Jody Lake recently retired after 40 years of working at the Dee Events Center, including many years as the director. Hear her talk about the history of the Dee Events Center, including the numerous celebrities and performers, as well as basketball legends that have been through the building.
Hear from WSU football head coach Jay Hill, and Wildcat football standouts Rashid Shaheed and Jonah Williams at the 2019 Big Sky Football Kickoff in Spokane, Washington.
Get to know Weber State's new interim athletic director Tim Crompton. In this latest 'Cat Tales podcast, Crompton talks about his long family connections to Weber State, how he got into coaching, his 15 years as head coach of the Weber State women's soccer team, what he's excited about being an athletic director and much more.
After 10 years as athletic director, Jerry Bovee has announced he's leaving Weber State. In this podcast, Bovee reflects on his time running the Wildcat athletic department.
He discusses the hardest part of his job, how he's grown, changes he's seen at Weber State, building and improving facilities, hiring coaches, memorable games, and much, much more.
He also says farewell to the fans, supporters, coaches, athletes and others.
Weber State men's basketball head coach Randy Rahe talks with WSU athletic director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua.
Hear from Rahe after the conclusion of his 13th season as head coach at Weber State. He'll discuss why this past season was the most frustrating of his career and how he's going to change.
More from Rahe:
The Weber State culture What kind of a coach he is What his game preparation is What he sees and hears during games Why he's looking forward to next season What he'd do if he wasn't coaching Some of his memorable wins Why he has chosen to stay at Weber State and much more.
Jerry Bovee and Paul Grua visit with Wildcat legends and Hall of Famers Harold "The Show" Arceneaux and Eddie "The Thrill" Gill on the 20th anniversary of Weber State's 1999 NCAA Tournament win over North Carolina.
Harold and Eddie talk about their memories before, during and after the game, as well as memories of coach Ron Abegglen. They'll also tell Wildcat fans what they've been up to the last 20 years.
Look back on one of the greatest moments in Weber State history with The Show and The Thrill.
New Weber State University President Brad Mortensen is joined by WSU athletic director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in this edition of 'Cat Tales podcast.
Dr. Mortensen talks about his time in the two months since he became the 13th president of Weber State. He also talks about working with the Utah State legislature and development at Weber State, growing up in Idaho and playing football, and what he sees as the future of Weber State.
He also discusses the role athletics plays at a university and recalls some of his favorite memories of Wildcat athletics, as well as what role the president of a university plays in athletics.
Get to know the new president of Weber State University in this edition of 'Cat Tales podcast.
Weber State athletic director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua talk with legendary Weber State and NBA coach Dick Motta in this episode of 'Cat Tales.
In part two of the interview with coach Motta, he tells of coaching in the early days at Weber State, coaching in the old Swenson Gym, how Weber State got into the Big Sky Conference, recruiting Willie Sojourner, and more on his days in the NBA. He reminisces on winning an NBA title with the Washington Bullets, his experience visiting the White House and what he thinks about teams that don't go now, coaching with the Mavericks and the saying of the opera ain't over till the fat lady sings.
Weber State athletic director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua talk with legendary Weber State and NBA coach Dick Motta in this episode of 'Cat Tales.
Motta tells his amazing experiences coaching at Weber State and nearly 2,000 games in the NBA. Find out how a trash can helped him leave Weber State for the NBA, his experiences coaching Jerry Sloan with the Chicago Bulls, the early days at Weber State where he coached basketball, baseball, football and track, and meeting one of his idols in Vince Lombardi.
This is the first part of a two-part interview with Dick Motta.
WeberState Athletic Director Jerry Bovee talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in this month's Ask the AD. Bovee talks Wildcat basketball, the Big Sky Tournament in Boise, an update on the new building at Stewart Stadium, the new Weber State mobile app and more.
New Big Sky Conference Comminssioner Tom Wistrcill joined Weber State athletic director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua to discuss becoming the new commissioner of the Big Sky.
WeberState Athletic Director Jerry Bovee talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in this month's Ask the AD. Bovee looks back on the record-setting football season, hosting two FCS Playoff games and looks forward to 2019. He also discusses the Wildcat basketball teams and more.
Weber State Athletic Director Jerry Bovee talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in this month's Ask the AD. Bovee talks about the fall sports, including Weber State earning a No. 2 seed in the FCS Playoffs, as well as volleyball, soccer and men's and women's basketball.
Weber State Athletic Director Jerry Bovee talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in this month's Ask the AD. Bovee talks about the fall seasons, including the top 10-ranked football team, as well as preparations for the basketball seasons and television. #WeAreWeber
Weber State Athletic Director Jerry Bovee talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in this month's Ask the AD. Bovee talks about the Wildcat fall seasons and looks back on his nine years as Weber State athletic director. #WeAreWeber
New Weber State football offensive coordinator Dave Schramm sits down with WSU Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Coach Schramm discusses his 25-year coaching career, including stops at Utah and Fresno State, as well as his relationship with coach Jay Hill and his family. #WeAreWeber
Weber State Athletic Director Jerry Bovee gives an update on Wildcat athletics gearing up for the 2018-19 seasons, including football preparations, ticket sales and the state of college athletics. #WeAreWeber #AskTheAD
Weber State football assistant coach and former NFL player Quinton Ganther sits down with WSU Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Coach Q shares his incredible story about growing up in Richmond, California, playing college football at Utah, his time in the NFL and how he got into coaching. #WeAreWeber
Weber State Athletic Director Jerry Bovee sits down for an update on Wildcat Athletics including football prepations, the new north endzone buidling, the women's basketball head coach search, and men's basketball scheduling. #WeAreWeber #AskTheAD
Weber State men's basketball associate head coach Eric Duft sits down with WSU Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Eric has been an assistant coach with the Wildcats for 12 years and discusses his career path, this time with coach Rahe, his favorite Wildcat games and scheduling games. #WeAreWeber
Weber State women's softball head coach Mary Kay Amicone sits down with WSU Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Mary Kay talks about her time at Weber State as a player and coach, as well as her different coaching jobs along the way, including a head coach of a boys high school baseball team. #WeAreWeber
Weber State head athletic trainer Joel Bass sits down with WSU Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Bass has been at Weber State for 27 years as the head athletic trainer and talks about his time with the Wildcats. #WeAreWeber
Weber State All-American tight end Andrew Vollert sits down with WSU Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Comunications Paul Grua. Vollert talks about his two seasons at Weber State and his prepartaions for the NFL. #WeAreWeber
Weber State Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Paul Grua sit down with Weber State football All-American Taron Johnson to talk about his time at Weber State, getting hit in the head at the NFL Combine and his preparations for the NFL Draft. #WeAreWeber
Weber State play-by-play broadcaster Steve Klauke sits down with WSU Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua to talk about his career as a sportscaster. Klauke is a three-time Utah Sportscaster of the Year, including earning the honor in 2016. Hear how he got into the broadcasting business, the memorable games he has broadcast and his career path from Chicago to Utah.
Weber State Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua talk with Eastern Washington Athletic Director Bill Chaves from the Big Sky Football Kickoff meetings in Park City, Utah. Plus, Bovee talks basketball scheduling, the men's basketball alumni game, the Big Sky's new streaming service Pluto TV and preparations for the 2017 seasons.
Weber State football head coach Jay Hill sits down with WSU Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua to talk about his career. Hear his experiences at the University of Utah, what he learned from several legendary coaches and his time coaching the Wildcats. Hill is in his fourth year as head coach of the Wildcats and led Weber State to the FCS Playoffs in 2016.
Weber State men's basketball standout Jeremy Senglin sits down with WSU Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua to talk about his record-setting career at Weber State. Senglin finished his Wildcat career in 2017 as the school's all-time leading scorer and the Big Sky's career leader in 3-pointers. #WeAreWeber
Weber State cross country head coach Paul Pilkington sits down with WSU Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua to talk about his career at Weber State as well as his professional marathon career, inclduing winning the LA Marathon. #WeAreWeber
Weber State men's basketball head coach Randy Rahe sits down with WSU Athletic Director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua to talk about his time growing up in Iowa, his early coaching career and how he got to Weber State in part one of this podcast. #WeAreWeber