Bearcat Rewind

Representatives from both Northwest basketball teams made appearances in Kansas City for the annual MIAA Media Day. This week's podcast centers around that event. Interviews include Jayna Green and Emma Atwood from the women's program, Trevor Hudgins and Diego Bernard from the men's team, and head coaches Austin Meyer and Ben McCollum. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Former Northwest Missouri State safety Kevin Berg was a two-time All-American and played some of his best games against Pittsburg State. He joins the podcast to discuss the rivalry, his career which included three national championships, and those unbelievable Northwest defenses. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Jesse Haynes paved the way to Northwest's first playoff win under head coach Mel Tjeerdsma back in 1996. Haynes spoke with John Coffey about the impact of that game, his son playing in the MIAA, and more. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Britt Westman joins the podcast just over a month before he enters the M-Club Hall of Fame at Northwest Missouri State University. Westman describes the call from athletic director Andy Peterson informing him that he was selected for the hall, his career playing alongside older brother Ryley, and much more. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

CJ Moore, college basketball staff writer for The Athletic, joins the podcast discussing the piece he published last week on Northwest head men's basketball coach Ben McCollum. Moore's connection with McCollum dates back to 2008 when both lived and worked in Emporia, KS. Moore talks about the time he spent with McCollum, and also shares stories from other coaches from around the country on the Bearcat basketball program. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Former Northwest Missouri State quarterback Jonathan Baker joins the podcast discussing his background growing up in Maryville and what is going on behind the scenes as Northwest football preps for its first game of the 2021 season. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Tim Hannah came to Northwest Missouri State as a track & field athlete, and he found himself covering those events during the 2020 Olympics this summer. Hannah joins us to discuss his experience working with the national broadcast, and also his Northwest Missouri State University roots. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Incoming freshman Laini Joseph will make her presence felt on the basketball court this winter, but she already made an impact half way around the world over the summer. The Cameron, MO native discusses her mission trip to Kenya and the Bearcat women's basketball team she will be suiting up for this year. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Former Northwest Missouri State tennis student-athlete Regan Dodd joins the podcast to discuss the series of events that led her to Northwest, her relationship with legendary head coach Mark Roswell, and her involvement in athletics which continues to this day. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

New Northwest Missouri State head athletic trainer Matt Cannella discusses how a West Virginia connection led him to Maryville, and the rare experiences he had as a non-traditional athletic trainer in Las Vegas. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.