Waldorf Gridiron Club Podcast
The weekly end-zone home of the Waldorf Gridiron Club. Meet the players, coaches, alumni, and fans of the Waldorf University Football program: the best small college football experience in America! Hosted by Andy Buffington and Troy Thompson.
Episodes
110 episodes
Know Your Wirth: GIC Special Interview with WU New Head Men's Basketball Coach
This week - after a little spring break - Andy and Troy return to the bunker to introduce the Gridiron Club to Waldorf University's new Head Men's Basketball Coach: Michael Wirth. Coach Wirth is a north Iowa local who has returned from a long c...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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1:13:04
The Troy and Tyler Show
This week, Andy is on the road, so Troy meets up with Head Coach Tyler Chapa to cover the 2025 season dates and locations, talk about spring ball and the spring ball scrimmage April 12th, the Warrior Clean-Up Day April 19th, some exciting new r...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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55:12
GPAC Coach: John Michaletti of Mount Marty University
This week Andy and Troy converse with Head Coach John Michaletti of Mount Marty University. Coach Michaletti is a young coach with a young program and he knows the ins-and-outs of starting from scratch in the GPAC. Get to know the Admirals at t...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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1:01:15
GPAC Coach: Matt Franzen of Hastings College
Happy Valentine's Day and to show our love for the GPAC this week, we begin our audio tour of GPAC coaches with Head Coach Matt Franzen of Hastings College. Coach Franzen was Coach Chapa's coach back in the day and Andy thinks he should be refe...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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1:17:28
A David Bolstorff Man of the Year; Aune Exits, and 2025 Recruits
Holy Warriors, Batman! This episode covers it all straight from HC Tyler Chapa's mouth, Andy B's heart and Troy's...well, who can know what comes out of Troy?
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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1:32:03
The Inaugural Bolsy Awards
This week, listen in to the Inaugural Bolsy Awards presented Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at the Boman Fine Arts Center on Waldorf University campus by the Waldorf Gridiron Club, recognizing our first ever Bolsy Award Winners!For video ...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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1:02:54
It's the Bolsy Weekend and You Can See It Sunday(ish)
Well, Andy is out of the bunker and Troy is working away at making the inaugural Bolsy awards a thing of wonder and doing battle with tech support to make it a livestream event...but just in case that doesn't happen, fear not, dear Warriors! It...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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15:35
Coach Chapa, the Bolsy's, Recruiting and Retention: It's ON!
This week, Andy and Troy return to the bunker after a holiday break to visit with Coach Chapa on his number after break, recruiting stats, the improvements made to the football suite over break, his trip to the coaches' conference in North Caro...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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1:05:16
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Here Come the "Bolsys"!
In this final episode of 2024, Andy and Troy discuss the inaugural WUBALL Recognition Banquet and Awards program coming up on the 25th of January. Get the details and THE NOMINEES for most of our categories as we look forward to a new year and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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41:25
Coach Chapa Returns to the Bunker
This week, Andy and Troy are joined by Head Coach Tyler Chapa to discuss the season, the good news in recruiting and retention for the team as well as team honors on and off the field. Following break, the Warriors hit the gym hard and get read...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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1:11:41
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Happy Thanksgiving from the Bunker! Andy and Troy are stuffed - tired- and thankful! In this 100th GIC episode - hear all about last weekend's successful tree removal project - the favorites on the Thanksgiving table, some insight and advice fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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1:00:54
End of the Season: Senior Salutes
This week, the bunker is quiet. Andy and Troy get together to discuss the 2024 season and pay homage to our seniors. While the team heads home for the holidays until mid-January, we look forward to more weekly episodes and a much needed rest fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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1:17:53
Postlewait and Pesina
This week the Warriors roll into Sioux Center to play Dordt University for their final game of the 2024 season. Join Andy and Troy in the bunker with #90 D-Lineman Fletcher Postlewait and #29 RB Avian Pesina for a no-holds-barred discussion on ...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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1:09:56
Faith and Football with Neeko and Chris
This week, Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by a couple of Redshirt Junior leaders #91 DE Neeko Page and #7 QB Chris Walter. Listen in to the role each young man plays on the team, how they interact with their teammates, keep them motivat...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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1:13:44
Side Hustlers: Tacos, T-Shirts and Car Washes
This week, as we roll into a game with Dakota Wesleyan, and on the 33rd episode of the 3rd season, Andy and Troy sit down with THREE (count 'em - 3!) Warriors: #19, senior D-Back from Akron, OH - Josh Mitchell; #40, senior Long-Snapper from Tho...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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1:20:49
All in the Family with Ky and Lou
This week - as the Warriors hit the road to meet Briar Cliff, Andy and Troy host #15 RS Junior QB Louis Williams and #99 Senior NT Kyangelo Robinson in the bunker for a great conversation on Warrior Football, the Family, Georgia, Michigan, Loui...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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1:15:28
Running Backs and Linebackers with Eames and Noke
This week, Andy returns to the bunker for a show with Running Backs Coach, Tristan Eames and Outside Linebacker Coach, CJ Noke. Get to know these two young coaches, find out about the game Saturday with the Red Raiders, and listen in to Andy wa...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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1:12:18
The Haymakers: In The Air Tonight
This week, Andy focuses on his jobbery, meanwhile, Troy hires #44 Keegan Handal, #18 Karson Lindsay and his own kid, #17 Jack Thompson to haul hay and milled lumber around the farm. After a meal of 1/2 pound Thompson beef cheeseburgers and tots...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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1:11:10
Caramel Rice Krispie Treats? Rafe VanDusseldorp & Keagen Streeter
This week, Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by #43 RS Sophomore, Rafe VanDusseldrop and #35 RS Freshman, Keagen Streeter. Listen in to these two's take on the season so far, homecoming and what's to come from the perspective of a fullback...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:10:51
Grid-ToberFEST: The Deets on WU v. Hastings
This week, Andy was on vacation so you're left with Troy as he runs down the last week's game in Yankton against Mount Marty and covers the 2-Deeps for the Warriors and the Hastings College Broncos. Get all the intel on what the Broncos are bri...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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58:50
Steak & Wings: Luke Beyer and Justice Johnson
This week, Andy and Troy visit with #10 Wide Receiver, Justice Johnson and #48 Linebacker, Luke Beyer.Get to know these two leaders on the team, hear their thoughts on last week's loss and what the next game looks like in Yankton. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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1:09:54
Tuned in to a New Song: Tae Morgan and Bryce Jones
It's Friday the 13th - but no fear here! This week, Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by #0 Defensive Back, Tae Morgan and #6 Wide Receiver, Bryce Jones. Get to know these two upperclassmen leaders on the offense and defense. Find out what...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:12:36
#76 Is Now A Coach: Kade Kloster-Hodak
This week Andy and Troy meet with GA Offensive Line Coach, Kade Kloster-Hodak. After five years playing for the Warriors and being a solid leader in the trenches, the big man moved into a GA Coaching position and is loving it!Listen in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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1:08:23
Bulldogs, SIT! Jakim Brock & Gavin Johnson
Tomorrow we hit the road for the season opener away in Seward, Nebraska! Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by senior WUBALL leaders, #3 Jakim Brock and #73 Gavin Johnson. Find out what preparations have been made as we enter the GPAC for o...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:14:37
Jenna for the Win!
This week, join Andy and Troy as they visit with Jenna Quina, Waldorf University Athletic Department Operations Coordinator, Game Day Promotions Manager, and Senior Women's Leader. Jenna is the heart and soul of game day operations at Bolstorff...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:13:49