Dawgs Podcast

This episode details: the as-expected blowout win to open the season, initial roster mentions since it continues to be rocky with multiple players including not having Brock McClure out of nowhere, Christian Gilliland landing back at his JUCO, main short takeaways from the victory headlined by the 16 made threes, how even a game like this can of course give the team confidence moving forward, how other MVC teams did in their own opening games, a quick mention of when we can expect Sekou & Alex to start their senior campaigns and a full preview of the UMKC Roos in a rematch from last season as the Dawgs head to their place in a nice first road test under first year HC Mark Turgeon.

This episode details: all notables coming out of the well-rested BYE, a trip around the Valley/FCS once again with results & our updates picks, the weekly updates on NFL Dawgs & our 2027 commits including one who recently got an in-state fellow FCS offer AND a preview of MVFC winless Sycamores as the Dawgs head over to Terre Haute to try to continue their undefeated hopes down the stretch.

This episode details: the current headlines of Donovan Hill being out for a month or more with re-injuring his knee from summer & the polarizing return of Prince Aligbe who hasn’t appeared to improve, Noah’s thoughts on everything newsworthy prior including the commitment of Sekou Cisse, recaps of the 1-1 public Exhibitions at home with many pros/cons, short mentions of other concerning exhibition results from other Valley teams, SEASON TOPICS including how Scott hasn’t himself improved his lethargic coaching style that every season makes or breaks his teams, personnel mentions of which players truly will stick out most, whether we will see an Xavier Johnson-like load from Jalen Haynes which can’t happen, whether Jaheem Webber can stay out of foul trouble enough, our honest team record picks, outlining the initial MVC standings/teams predictions and a very short mention of how we need to take care of business versus Maryville on Monday.

This episode details: FINALLY getting back in the win column on Blackout to Cancer, the back-and-forth close affair that ended with a very successful two-minute drill to get in position for Weston Schofield to WIN IT, the positive feeling going into the BYE regardless of standing, other FCS/MVFC recent/upcoming games with picks, quick updates on Pro Dawgs & Commits AND a small breakdown of things going into a much needed late BYE in what’s still become an obvious disappointing season with three games to go.

This episode details: the beyond embarrassing effort in front of a good Homecoming crowd, a disastrous second quarter headlined by more bad DJ turnovers that made us want a QB change at halftime but didn’t get it, a current STATE OF THE PROGRAM address talking all the bigger picture stuff like Nick Hill’s hot seat, around the FCS games/picks/news, updates on our Pro Dawgs this week led by Paul & James Caesar playing each other up in the CFL & the commits as their seasons wind down towards the playoffs AND a BlackOut Cancer preview of the tough UNI Panthers as they look to keep their own season alive.

This Nick solo episode details: the sudden departure of guard Christian Gilliland with what maybe is the reason why on top of its impact along with the continued uncertainty of Damien Mayo, getting our SECOND 2027 commit in 6’9 C Sekou Cisse of Principia over in St. Louis, his skillset with how it seems we got another STEAL, many public & private tidbits from the alleged secret scrimmage win v. SDSU who was picked third in the Summit League PP along with the preseason POTY, the FULL Valley Preseason Poll with notes from coaches/players from Media Day, a mention of what a Watch List COULD look like based on who went to STL, pessimistic SIU KENPOM & BART Torvek projections, some new non-con opponent tidbits AND short Exhibition previews of BOTH Lindenwood & Tennessee Tech as we will recap them on the Preview episode late in the month.

This episode details: yet another big loss versus a competitive conference foe, recapping everything that bit the Dawgs once again in not putting together a full game, DJ Williams HURTING the team with his current unhealthy play, recent/upcoming MVFC/FCS news/matchups with our updated picks, Pro Dawgs including Jeremiah getting a new workout & Paul nailing FGs for Ottawa, Noah’s weekly update on the commits AND our full preview of the Redbirds on HOMECOMING for what is a MUST WIN for both programs on ESPNU.

This Nick solo episode details: touching up ALL recent content with the team that won’t have to be said on the upcoming episodes in the season build up, Media Day being NEXT WEEK, FINALLY adding Adam Blaylock to the staff with everything he will help with, some Luke Martin notables with the March To The Arch podcast including updates on Damien Mayo & other player tidbits + more, everything I saw from the second annual Donuts With The Dawgs practice including who stood out most & what facets the team did well/bad, a trip around the Valley with recent exhibitions & potential additions to the conference in the near future AND a sneak peek to the upcoming episodes as our own exhibitions are rapidly approaching.

This episode details: the predicted defeat at the hands of Youngstown State although it was one of Beau Brungard’s worst games over the last two year of his illustrious run, main takeaways including what the offense still fails to do in even helping this sudden-elite defense, more mistakes made my Nick Hill on top of it, other MVFC/FCS matchups/picks/standings, NFL Salukis update headlined by PJ & Branson swapping jerseys afterwards, Noah’s update on the commits AND a full breakdown of the Coyotes as the Dawgs head to their Dome that’s almost impossible to win at in what’s officially deemed NOW OR NEVER for this season’s turnaround.

This episode details: the throttling down in Murray to open Valley play, specifics including the impactful return of Tae Marrero as well as the amazing game Special Teams had all around, more things to clean up especially succeeding more in the RZ, Weston Schofield setting a program record for FGs made in a game, recent/upcoming matchups around the country with our usual picks, being ranked in almost all Top-25’s now, update on NFL Dawgs & the commits as their seasons roll on AND an ultimate preview as Beau Brungard & the Penguins come to town in what will be a major challenge BUT need to PROTECT HOME FIELD.