🏈 The 2026 Lineman of the Week season is here!

We kick off Week 1 of the Bober Academy Football Podcast with the Elkhorn Antlers.

Chris Bober is joined by Elkhorn High School Head Coach Wade McVey, along with Senior Liam Houston and Junior Eli Betz.

We talk with Coach McVey about the Antlers and the start of the 2026 season, then get to know Liam and Eli and hear about their development, preparation, and what it takes to succeed in the trenches.

The Lineman of the Week Podcast is about giving some well-deserved recognition to the guys up front. Throughout the 2026 season, we'll feature a different local high school program and its nominated linemen each week.

New team. New linemen. New conversation. Every week.

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This week on the Bober Academy Football Podcast we are joined by Offensive Line Coach Matt Rathman from Plattsmouth High School to talk about the Blue Devil's season and Plattsmouth's upcoming battle with Ralston High School needing a win to qualify for the Class B playoffs. We are also joined by the starting Offensive Linemen: Senior Lineman Josh Gradoville plus Junior starting Offensive Linemen Elliot Yoder, Nolan Pella, Kyler Nielsen, & Max Michel who were nominated as their Linemen of the Week.

The Bober Academy was founded in 2019 by 8 year NFL Veteran Chris Bober with the Mission to train and develop athletes to maximize their potential and succeed on the gridiron by coaching the fundamentals of offensive line technique. The Bober Academy believes in laying the the building blocks of O-Line Success first then repeating over and over until mastered. The Bober Academy offers O-Line instruction for all ages and skill levels through camps, clinics, & one to one learning.

Chris Bober went from a walk-on at Division II UNO to NFL starter by hard work, determination, & becoming a master of Offensive Line technique. After graduating from Omaha South High School Chris redshirted then became a 4 year starter helping his team win NCC Conference Champions in 1996 & 1998. He was a team captain and named to All America Team after his Junior & Senior seasons. Chris went undrafted in the 2000 NFL Draft & signed with the NY Giants. He was cut after his rookie training camp, signed to the Practice Squad & finally to the active roster for the 2000 NFC Champion Giants. Chris stayed with Giants 4 seasons becoming the starting Center in 2002-2003. In 2004 Chris signed a free agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs where he played 4 seasons starting games at Guard & Tackle. Chris retired in 2008 after multiple hip surgeries.

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This week on the Bober Academy Football Podcast we are joined by Offensive Line Coach Shawn Blevins from Gretna East High School to talk about the Griffin's 6-1 season and Gretna East's upcoming battle with Elkhorn North High School. We are also joined by Senior Linemen Jon Rodriguez & Liam Norton who were nominated as their Linemen of the Week.

The Bober Academy was founded in 2019 by 8 year NFL Veteran Chris Bober with the Mission to train and develop athletes to maximize their potential and succeed on the gridiron by coaching the fundamentals of offensive line technique. The Bober Academy believes in laying the the building blocks of O-Line Success first then repeating over and over until mastered. The Bober Academy offers O-Line instruction for all ages and skill levels through camps, clinics, & one to one learning.

Chris Bober went from a walk-on at Division II UNO to NFL starter by hard work, determination, & becoming a master of Offensive Line technique. After graduating from Omaha South High School Chris redshirted then became a 4 year starter helping his team win NCC Conference Champions in 1996 & 1998. He was a team captain and named to All America Team after his Junior & Senior seasons. Chris went undrafted in the 2000 NFL Draft & signed with the NY Giants. He was cut after his rookie training camp, signed to the Practice Squad & finally to the active roster for the 2000 NFC Champion Giants. Chris stayed with Giants 4 seasons becoming the starting Center in 2002-2003. In 2004 Chris signed a free agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs where he played 4 seasons starting games at Guard & Tackle. Chris retired in 2008 after multiple hip surgeries.

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This week on the Bober Academy Football Podcast we are joined by Line Coach Wade McVey from Elkhorn High School to talk about the Antler's 2025 season and Elkhorn's upcoming battle with Bennington High School. We are also joined by Senior Lineman Jakob Beyer, Barrett Holmquist, Isaiah Weasel, Kevin Kubicek who were nominated as their Linemen of the Week.

The Bober Academy was founded in 2019 by 8 year NFL Veteran Chris Bober with the Mission to train and develop athletes to maximize their potential and succeed on the gridiron by coaching the fundamentals of offensive line technique. The Bober Academy believes in laying the the building blocks of O-Line Success first then repeating over and over until mastered. The Bober Academy offers O-Line instruction for all ages and skill levels through camps, clinics, & one to one learning.

Chris Bober went from a walk-on at Division II UNO to NFL starter by hard work, determination, & becoming a master of Offensive Line technique. After graduating from Omaha South High School Chris redshirted then became a 4 year starter helping his team win NCC Conference Champions in 1996 & 1998. He was a team captain and named to All America Team after his Junior & Senior seasons. Chris went undrafted in the 2000 NFL Draft & signed with the NY Giants. He was cut after his rookie training camp, signed to the Practice Squad & finally to the active roster for the 2000 NFC Champion Giants. Chris stayed with Giants 4 seasons becoming the starting Center in 2002-2003. In 2004 Chris signed a free agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs where he played 4 seasons starting games at Guard & Tackle. Chris retired in 2008 after multiple hip surgeries.

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This week on the Bober Academy Football Podcast we are joined by Line Coach Joe Dolezal from Yutan High School to talk about the Chieftains 3-1 start to the 2025 season and Yutan's upcoming battle with Fremont Bergan Catholic High School as they begin district play. We are also joined by Senior TE/Lineman Owen Sutter, Junior Peyton Reed, & Sophomore Kale Hoffer who were nominated as their Linemen of the Week.

The Bober Academy was founded in 2019 by 8 year NFL Veteran Chris Bober with the Mission to train and develop athletes to maximize their potential and succeed on the gridiron by coaching the fundamentals of offensive line technique. The Bober Academy believes in laying the the building blocks of O-Line Success first then repeating over and over until mastered. The Bober Academy offers O-Line instruction for all ages and skill levels through camps, clinics, & one to one learning.

Chris Bober went from a walk-on at Division II UNO to NFL starter by hard work, determination, & becoming a master of Offensive Line technique. After graduating from Omaha South High School Chris redshirted then became a 4 year starter helping his team win NCC Conference Champions in 1996 & 1998. He was a team captain and named to All America Team after his Junior & Senior seasons. Chris went undrafted in the 2000 NFL Draft & signed with the NY Giants. He was cut after his rookie training camp, signed to the Practice Squad & finally to the active roster for the 2000 NFC Champion Giants. Chris stayed with Giants 4 seasons becoming the starting Center in 2002-2003. In 2004 Chris signed a free agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs where he played 4 seasons starting games at Guard & Tackle. Chris retired in 2008 after multiple hip surgeries.

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This week on the Bober Academy Football Podcast we are joined by Line Coach Shane Henderson from Elkhorn North High School to talk about the Wolves 2-0 start to the 2025 season and Elkhorn North's upcoming battle with Ralston High School on their quest to Memorial Stadium. We are also joined by Senior Lineman Shane Heida, & Ben Hanson who were nominated as their Linemen of the Week.

The Bober Academy was founded in 2019 by 8 year NFL Veteran Chris Bober with the Mission to train and develop athletes to maximize their potential and succeed on the gridiron by coaching the fundamentals of offensive line technique. The Bober Academy believes in laying the the building blocks of O-Line Success first then repeating over and over until mastered. The Bober Academy offers O-Line instruction for all ages and skill levels through camps, clinics, & one to one learning.

Chris Bober went from a walk-on at Division II UNO to NFL starter by hard work, determination, & becoming a master of Offensive Line technique. After graduating from Omaha South High School Chris redshirted then became a 4 year starter helping his team win NCC Conference Champions in 1996 & 1998. He was a team captain and named to All America Team after his Junior & Senior seasons. Chris went undrafted in the 2000 NFL Draft & signed with the NY Giants. He was cut after his rookie training camp, signed to the Practice Squad & finally to the active roster for the 2000 NFC Champion Giants. Chris stayed with Giants 4 seasons becoming the starting Center in 2002-2003. In 2004 Chris signed a free agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs where he played 4 seasons starting games at Guard & Tackle. Chris retired in 2008 after multiple hip surgeries.

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This week on the Bober Academy Football Podcast we are joined by Head Coach Tim Johnk from Creighton Prep High School to talk about the Jr Jay's 42-35 upset over defending Missouri Class 6 State Champion De Smet Jesuit start to the 2025 season and Creighton Prep's upcoming battle with Burke High School. We are also joined by Senior Offensive Lineman Elisee Ahianti, Tommy Hollinger, & Ty Ravnsborg who were nominated as their Linemen of the Week.

The Bober Academy was founded in 2019 by 8 year NFL Veteran Chris Bober with the Mission to train and develop athletes to maximize their potential and succeed on the gridiron by coaching the fundamentals of offensive line technique. The Bober Academy believes in laying the the building blocks of O-Line Success first then repeating over and over until mastered. The Bober Academy offers O-Line instruction for all ages and skill levels through camps, clinics, & one to one learning.

Chris Bober went from a walk-on at Division II UNO to NFL starter by hard work, determination, & becoming a master of Offensive Line technique. After graduating from Omaha South High School Chris redshirted then became a 4 year starter helping his team win NCC Conference Champions in 1996 & 1998. He was a team captain and named to All America Team after his Junior & Senior seasons. Chris went undrafted in the 2000 NFL Draft & signed with the NY Giants. He was cut after his rookie training camp, signed to the Practice Squad & finally to the active roster for the 2000 NFC Champion Giants. Chris stayed with Giants 4 seasons becoming the starting Center in 2002-2003. In 2004 Chris signed a free agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs where he played 4 seasons starting games at Guard & Tackle. Chris retired in 2008 after multiple hip surgeries.

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This week on the Bober Academy Football Podcast we are joined by Head Coach Kam Lenhart from Bennington High School to talk about the Badger's 46 game winning streak and their 7-0 start to the 2024 season. We also discuss Bennington's upcoming battles with Skutt Catholic Elkhorn North. We are also joined by Offensive Lineman Jacob Strader & Charlie Swoboda who were nominated as their Linemen of the Week.

The Bober Academy was founded in 2019 by 8 year NFL Veteran Chris Bober with the Mission to train and develop athletes to maximize their potential and succeed on the gridiron by coaching the fundamentals of offensive line technique. The Bober Academy believes in laying the the building blocks of O-Line Success first then repeating over and over until mastered. The Bober Academy offers O-Line instruction for all ages and skill levels through camps, clinics, & one to one learning.

Go to https://boberacademy.com/ for more info

This week on the Bober Academy Football Podcast we are joined by Head Coach Andrew Carlson from Battle Creek High School to talk about the Brave's #2 rating in class C-2 and their 5-0 start to the 2024 season. We also discuss Battle Creel's upcoming battle with Hartington Cedar Catholic. We are also joined by Offensive Lineman Dawson Amick who was nominated as their Lineman of the Week.

The Bober Academy was founded in 2019 by 8 year NFL Veteran Chris Bober with the Mission to train and develop athletes to maximize their potential and succeed on the gridiron by coaching the fundamentals of offensive line technique. The Bober Academy believes in laying the the building blocks of O-Line Success first then repeating over and over until mastered. The Bober Academy offers O-Line instruction for all ages and skill levels through camps, clinics, & one to one learning.

Go to https://boberacademy.com/ for more info

This week on the Bober Academy Football Podcast we are joined by OL/DL Coach Justin Carraher from Elkhorn North High School to talk about the Wolves 3-0 start to the 2024 season and upcoming battle with Gretna. We are also joined by Offensive Linemen Mason Murphy & AJ Paladino who were nominated as their Linemen of the Week.

The Bober Academy was founded in 2019 by 8 year NFL Veteran Chris Bober with the Mission to train and develop athletes to maximize their potential and succeed on the gridiron by coaching the fundamentals of offensive line technique. The Bober Academy believes in laying the the building blocks of O-Line Success first then repeating over and over until mastered. The Bober Academy offers O-Line instruction for all ages and skill levels through camps, clinics, & one to one learning.

Go to https://boberacademy.com/ for more info