Waterloo Warriors Armchair Quarterback: Recent Episodes
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Luke chats with QB #7 Nolan Kaban and DL coach Rob McMurren about the Guelph game and the preparations for York.
Luke chats with linebacker Michael Omoseni and Running Backs coach Jesse Candela about the battle of Waterloo and the upcoming game vs Guelph.
Luke talks with Anesu Lattmore and DC Kevin MacNeill about the defensive effort vs Ottawa and the prep for WLU.
Luke chats with K/P Cole Crossett and OL coach Ben Koczwara about the upcoming match-up vs Ottawa.
Luke chats with QB Nick Orr and OC Brendan Conway about the close loss to UofT and their upcoming game vs Western.
Luke Balch chats with Coach Bertoia about training camp and how the team is preparing for week 1.
Luke chats with Head Coach Chris Bertoia about the ups and downs of the '23 season, the big win vs Toronto, and the huge upcoming Quarterfinal game vs Laurier
Luke and Pat talk keys to the game in a must win vs UofT. Also breakdown the playoff race and what needs to happen for Waterloo to make it in.
Luke talks with WR #81 James Basalyga and QB coach Jamie Cook about Saturdays loss and the final game of the regular season.
Luke chats with James Hinsperger, warriors linebacker, about the Mac game and what he wants to see from the defence vs Carleton. Coach Fraser joins the podcast to talk o-line.
Luke chats with running back Anthony Miller and RB coach Jesse Candela about the big win vs Guelph and how we can keep it going vs McMaster.
Luke chats with starting QB Nick Orr and DB Coach Jerome Erdman about the upcoming game vs Guelph.
Warriors are at the mid-point of the season. Luke and Pat talk about what they have seen so far and what's next for the Warriors.
Luke chats with Justin Succar and Coach McMurren about Saturday's game vs Windsor and the upcoming battle of Waterloo
Luke Balch sits down with DE Tyson Hergott and Coach DA to chat about the week 1 loss to Ottawa and look ahead to week 2 vs York.
Host Luke Balch sits down with Coach Bertoia to talk about the upcoming 2023 season with the Warriors.
Host Luke Balch takes us into the final episode of the season. With the Warriors unfortunately at 1-6 and eliminated from playoff contention, Luke sits down with Senior Defensive Back Mike Jurus as he and the fellow graduates gear up for the final game of their career. Head Coach Chris Bertoia joins for Coach's Corner to discuss Windsor and beyond!
Catch our final game on oua.tv vs the Windsor Lancers, 1pm!
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Host Luke Balch sits down with Sacks Leader Defensive End Tyson Hergott to discuss the ups and down of this season so far, and what we are doing to course-correct this week heading into a true do-or-die with the Ravens. Linebacker Coach Damian Halstead is also on the pod this week to chat about his journey to ending up at UW, and how he feels his LB core has done to this point in the season.
You Waterloo Warriors are Road Warriors the rest of the season, with the first game heading East to Ottawa in a Must-Win situation to keep our playoff Hopes alive! Catch the game on oua.tv Saturday, 1pm!
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After a heartbreaking loss with a chance to tie it at the end, Host Luke Balch sits down with OUA Receiving Leader James Basalyga to talk about the season thus far. At 1-4, the Warriors are not where we want to be, but know there is still 3 games ahead to turn it around! Balch also chats with Running Back Coach Jesse Candela about his journey to being on staff, and how the RB group is doing thus far.
We have the BATTLE OF WATERLOO Thursday, 6pm at Warrior Field. If you can't get up for Laurier what can you get hyped for?! Grab your tickets today!
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Luke Balch sits down with 4th Year H-Back Brigg Medensky to talk about the disappointing loss to Western, and how we can prepare better for UofT this week. As well, Balch chat with Recruiting assistant Benoit Drouin, about the recruiting process, what goes into it and how it looks!
Next Game is home THIS SATURDAY at 1pm, Reunion See you then!
GO WARRIORS GO!
Join Luke Balch as he recaps the tough 43-0 loss to McMaster, and hear from Senior Linebacker Jack Hinsperger and Quarterbacks Coach Jamie Cook about the game and preparation into Western This Saturday, September 24th!
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Host Luke Balch is joined by Running Back Nick Sua in the Players Only section talking about his big game, and in the coaches corners it's Co-offensive Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator & Receivers Coach Brendan Conway talking about his new role with the offense, a hard fought loss & the focus on the Marauders!
We are Home again vs McMaster this Saturday at 1pm, See you there!
Host Luke Balch recaps Win #1 for the season, & catches up with QB Nolan Kaban after his first official start for the Warriors where he put up 200 yards and 4 Touchdowns in the Players Only, as well as Associate Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator & Recruiting Coordinator Darrell Adams after a great performance from the defense.
Bye week this week, we are back in week 3 with our Home Opener vs the Guelph Gryphons Saturday, September 10th!
Long time no Talk! We are back with host Luke Balch as we chat about the upcoming season with Head Coach Chris Bertoia!
Game #1 Saturday, August 27th At York 1pm!
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We're Back! Host Luke Balch sits down with our S&C coach Andrew Graham over Reading Week as he dives into what our guys have been up to as well as whats ahead!
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In what will be the final episode of 2021, host Luke Balch sits down with our 3 All Canadians Cole Crossett, Tyrell Ford and Tre Ford. Of course, Tre Ford was also the winner of the Hec Crighton Award for best player in USports Football. A great way to wrap up our season.
Stay tuned into 2022 as we will have episodes to update you on Recruiting, Training, offseason practices and much more!
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Wrap up our 2021 season with us as host Luke Balch sits down with Head Coach, Manager of Football Operations & Offensive Coordinator Chris Bertoia as they discuss the tough loss down in London, reflect on the season that was, and discuss what is ahead for the 2021-2022 offseason.
Thank you for the support of Warriors Football! We appreciate you who listen, watch our games, and/or just cheer go warriors go!
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We wrap up the regular season discussing another huge win over Laurier this year, taking the Battle of Waterloo in a 2-0 series in 2021! Running back Nick Sua, Linebacker Michael Reid, & Special Teams Coordinator & Linebackers coach Brendan Conway join Lukey-Boy Balch to react to the big win, as well as the playoff matchup against Western this weekend.
Join us in London or watch on oua.tv! GO WARRIORS GO
Host Luke Balch recaps the tough weekend had, and previews the exciting one ahead with Linebacker #6 Jack Hinsperger, Receiver #88 Justin Succar, & Assistant coach Benoit Drouin.
We hope to see you all at Warrior Field Saturday at 1pm, where we take on Laurier for the 2nd time this season in a Win or go home scenario for the Warriors!
In our 6th episode of the season, we talk with 6th year players Greg Brand (#55 OL) & Devon Hinsperger (LB #47) about a tough loss to Guelph, how to build on it for the big game vs. Western this weekend, and about their feeling of their final year. Additionally, Defensive Line coach Rob McMurren joins host Luke Balch to discuss the D-Line play through this season.
2 Home Games remaining, Western this week and Laurier next week!
Grab your tickets here: gowarriorsgo.ca/tickets or catch us live on oua.tv!
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Coming off our Thanksgiving Bye Week, we give you a Recap of where the Warriors stand in the OUA "Wild" West, as well as chat with Alumnus Duncan Prange, who is also the President of our Alumni Council to discuss all things Warriors and what the Alumni council is all about.
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, our players and coaches focus up on the big game against Guelph this Saturday, 6pm! Catch it live at oua.tv!
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In Episode 4 we look back on a tough loss at Mac; WR #2 Gordon Lam, #24 DB Andy Melo & Pass Game Coordinator Jon Behie reflect on lessons learned in the game, and how we take this loss and turn it into a learning experience & way to grow for our team.
2-1 at the halfway point, Bye Week to rest up, and ready to rock the 2nd half!
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We catch up with a couple of James' in Basalyga and Hinsperger to recap their big days vs. Laurier as well as the Team Win against the Golden Hawks. We also ask them to look ahead to a big matchup against the 2019 Yates Cup Champs McMaster Marauders.
In the Coach's Corner, Offensive Line Coach & '05 Alumnus Matt Fraser joins to chat how it feels to beat the team down the street, his thoughts on the O-Line's performance and the offense as a whole, and of course the matchup against McMaster.
2-0, looking to go 1-0 this weekend! GOBLACKGOGOLD
This week, we take a moment to reflect on the tragedy being faced by the University of Ottawa GeeGees football team, with the sudden passing of their 5th year player Francis Perron. Our condolences to the family, friends, and teammates of Francis.
In our Players Only Section, we have on Running Back Brandon Metz & Defensive Back Jordan Travis to discuss their day vs. Windsor in the 42-14 victory, as well as how the units around played as a whole.
In the Coach's Corner, Defensive Coordinator & Recruiting Coordinator joins to discuss the gameplan execution against Windsor, as well as what we expect to see vs. Laurier.
Go Warriors Go!
Finally, WE ARE BACK! Alumnus Luke Balch (Quarterback, 2006-'11) once again is our host to take you through the season with our players, coaches and alumni! This week, we have Head Coach Chris Bertoia, Quarterback Tre Ford (#5) & Linebacker Michael Reid (#38) to talk the time during the pandemic, training camp, as well as the matchup ahead this Saturday vs. Windsor, 6pm at Warrior Field, and online at oua.tv!
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In this episode we discuss the 44-21 win against Ottawa in Ottawa on Saturday October 26th.
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Players Only:
Kurtis Gray- 4th Year LB
Dion Pellerin- 4th Year RB
Skyler McMurtry- 4th Year H-Back
Coaches Corner:
Head Coach Chris Bertoia
Glory Days:
SPECIAL GUEST- Athletic Director Roly Webster
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Full Recap: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/news/2019/10/27/football-no-horsing-around-warriors-exercise-playoff-demons-in-big-win-over-gee-gees.aspx
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In this episode we discuss the 14-31 loss against McMaster in Hamilton on Saturday October 19th.
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Players Only:
WR Tyler Ternowski- 4th Year
DB Lau Frecha- 5th Year
LB Kurtis Gray- 4th Year
Coaches Corner:
Brendan Conway- Special Teams Coordinator & Linebackers Coach
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Full Recap: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/news/2019/10/20/football-warriors-drop-season-finale-to-mac-will-face-ottawa-in-playoffs.aspx
TICKETS: https://waterloowarriors.universitytickets.com/w/
In this episode we discuss the 50-53 loss against the Laurier Golden Hawks at Warrior Field on Thursday October 10th.
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Players Only:
QB AJ Stewart- 4th Year QB
DB Andy Melo- 2nd Year DB
Jonah Zlatinszky- 5th Year Kicker
SPECIAL Players Only:
AJ talks about his engagement
Coaches Corner
Jykine Bradley- Defensive Backs Coach
Tommy Kanichis- Running Backs Coach
Glory Days
Benoit Drouin (Engineering, 89-93)
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Full Recap: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/news/2019/10/11/football-instant-classic-hawks-edge-warriors-in-overtime-thriller.aspx
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In this episode we discuss the 42-45 loss against the Western Mustangs at Western on Saturday October 5th.
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Players Only:
Davis Dolan- 6th Year Receiver
Rob Summerfield- 5th Year Receiver
Kevin Boismier- 5th Year Fullback
Daeshaun Jupiter-Deane- 2nd Year Defensive Back
Kurtis Gray- 4th Year Linebacker
Coaches Corner:
Darrell Adams- Defensive Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator & Video Coordinator
Andy Macgregor- Receivers Coach
Glory Days:
John Buda- 69-73, 2-Time All Canadian
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Full Recap: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/news/2019/10/5/football-warriors-drop-heartbreaker-to-mustangs.aspx
TICKETS: https://waterloowarriors.universitytickets.com/w/
In this episode we discuss the 51-19 win against the York Lions at Warrior Field on Saturday September the 28th.
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Players Only:
Greg Brand - 4th Year OL
Kyle Boismier - 5th Year OL
Dion Pellerin - 4th Year RB
Michael Reid - 4th Year LB
Coaches Corner:
Chris Bertoia - Head Coach
Rob McMurren - D-Line Coach
Glory Days:
Alumni - John Shoniker 91-95
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Full Recap: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/news/2019/9/29/football-three-for-d-pellerins-touchdown-hat-trick-paces-warriors-to-big-win.aspx
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In this episode we discuss the 34-24 win against the Carleton Ravens in Ottawa on Saturday September the 21st.
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Players Only:
ST - Jacob Beukeboom - 3rd year Receiver
Off - Gordon Lam - 3rd Year Receiver
Def - Michael Reid - 4th year LB
Coaches Corner:
Offensive Line Coach - Matt Fraser
Special Teams Assistant - Anthony Allwood
Glory Days:
Your host & Warriors Football Alum - Luke Balch
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Full Recap: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/news/2019/9/22/football-warriors-offence-soars-defence-grounds-ravens.aspx
TICKETS: https://waterloowarriors.universitytickets.com/w/
In this episode we discuss the 39-13 loss against the University of Guelph at Home on Saturday September 14th
Players Only:
Offensive Player of the Game - Tyler Ternowski, Receiver 4th year
Defensive Player of the Game - Michael Reid, LB 4th year
Daeshaun Jupiter-Deane, DB 2nd year
Coaches Corner:
Jon Behie- Pass Game Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach
Jykine Bradley- Defensive Backs Coach
Glory Days:
Sean Cowie, Receiver 2005-2009
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Full Recap: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/news/2019/9/15/football-gryphons-use-big-fourth-quarter-to-topple-warriors.aspx
In this episode we discuss the 45-42 win against the University of Windsor at Home on Saturday September 7th
Players Only:Offensive Player of the Game - Dion Pellerin
Defensive Player of the Game - Lau Frecha
ST Player of the Game - Jonah Zlatinszky
Coaches Corner:
Running Backs Coach- Tommy Kanichis
Defensive Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator- Darrell Adams
Glory Days:
Duncan Prange (BA ’77)
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Full Recap: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/news/2019/9/7/football-running-wild-warriors-ground-game-sparks-comeback-win.aspx
In this episode we discuss the 33-30 win against the University of Toronto at Home on Sunday August 25th
Players Only:
Offensive Player of the Game - Dion Pellerin
Defensive Player of the Game - Josh Brown
Special Teams Player of the Game, OUA & USports Special Teams Player of the Week– Tyrell Ford
Coaches Corner:
Head Coach - Chris Bertoia
Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers Coach - Brendan Conway
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Full Recap: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/news/2019/8/26/football-special-teams-run-game-pace-warriors-to-season-opening-victory.aspx