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MIAA Weekly

By Jesse Cordova

Each week, we'll explore a topic that is relevant to the MIAA. Whether it's the addition of a non-conference slate, league standings, or the most recent action on the field... MIAA Weekly is your source for all things MIAA
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MIAA WeeklyJan 09, 2020

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Episode 34: Football is back

Episode 34: Football is back

MIAA Football is being played! This week on the podcast, I am joined by Joplin Globe Sports Writer Jared Porter to talk about Pitt State and UNK's season opener last weekend.

Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and make sure you follow the show on twitter @miaaweekly.

Shout out to Waylon Campbell for letting me use his beats for the intro and outro.

Nov 06, 202043:30
Episode 33: MWSU coach Matt Williamson joins the podcast

Episode 33: MWSU coach Matt Williamson joins the podcast

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Missouri Western football coach Matt Williamson to discuss the 2020 season, the loaded Griffons roster, and what COVID testing and safety measures look like for a D2 football program. Plus, we have our first mailbag segment of the new season.


Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and make sure you follow the show on twitter @miaaweekly.


Shout out to Waylon Campbell for letting me use his beats for the intro and outro.

Oct 16, 202039:46
Episode 32: Season 2 Premiere

Episode 32: Season 2 Premiere

On the Season 2 premiere of the podcast, we talk about why it is important for Pitt State, Missouri Western, and Nebraska-Kearney to play football this fall. In segment two, I have a 1-on-1 with UNK football coach Josh Lynn to discuss his team and the momentum the Lopers have built under his leadership.

Email the show at MIAAWeekly@gmail.com and follow the podcast on Twitter @miaaweekly!

Shout out to Waylon Campbell for letting me use his beats for the intro and outro.

Oct 09, 202033:05
EPISODE 31- MIAA Tournament is 1 Week Away

EPISODE 31- MIAA Tournament is 1 Week Away

This week, I break down the MIAA Tournament scenarios for the last handful of teams who can lock up a spot in KC. In Segment 2, we chat with St. Joseph News-Press Sports Director Brandon Zenner about Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri State after their rivalry game on Tuesday in St. Joe. Then, we peak at the regional rankings and check the mail bag.

Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and make sure you follow the show on twitter @miaaweekly.

Shoutout to Waylon Campbell for letting us use his beats for the intro/outro.

Feb 28, 202045:53
Episode 30- Instant Classic in Maryville

Episode 30- Instant Classic in Maryville

This week, I start by talking through the biggest basketball game of the year in the MIAA so far. In segment 2, we look at the Central Regional rankings and project where the MIAA teams in the field could end up being seeded. We also had a mail bag submission asking about my personal All-MIAA team.


Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and make sure you follow the show on twitter @miaaweekly.

Shoutout to Waylon Campbell for letting us use his beats for the intro/outro.

Feb 21, 202045:14
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY RECAP
Feb 11, 202001:09:03
EPISODE 28: No Non-Conference Football Coming to MIAA

EPISODE 28: No Non-Conference Football Coming to MIAA

In this week's episode, we dig into the MIAA's failed motion to bring non-conference football back to the league. Who voted yes and no? Was there some controversy in the vote? I am joined on the podcast by Missouri Southern Athletic Director and MIAA football task force member Jared Bruggeman to discuss the decision.

In segment two, I give my take on the decision by the league's presidents and tell you why I think some of the teams really don't want non-conference games on the schedule. Then, we close out the show by doing a little D2 Bracketology as we see which MIAA basketball teams are in the best position to make the regional in March and who from the GAC and NSIC will have a say in that race.

Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and follow the show on twitter @miaaweekly.

Shoutout to Waylon Campbell for letting me use his beats for the intro and outro.

Feb 01, 202001:02:50
EPISODE 27- UNK has my attention...

EPISODE 27- UNK has my attention...

This week, we take a closer look at the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers who are off to a 12-5 record (6-2 in the MIAA) and seem to have a favorable schedule the rest of the season. In segment 2, I am joined by the Sports Editor of the Warrensburg Daily Star-Journal, Randy Speer, to discuss the odd season that the Central Missouri Mules are having (2-5 in the league but, their two wins are against the two best teams in the MIAA). Then we dig into the mail bag to talk about teams playing down to competition and which 4 teams will be left without a chair when the music stops in March... 


Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and follow the podcast on Twitter @miaaweekly!


Shout out to Waylon Campbell for lettine me use his beats for the intro and outro.

Jan 23, 202052:37
Episode 26- 1st Power Rankings

Episode 26- 1st Power Rankings

This week, I discuss which team might have a shot at challenging MSSU and Northwest Missouri State at the top of the league. What do we make of this Emporia State team? How the mighty have fallen in Warrensburg.

In segment 2, we dig into the mail bag and I unveil the first ever MIAA Weekly Basketball Power Rankings. Plus, the Big Man on Campus and Road Warrior awards.

Email the show at MIAAWeekly@gmail.com and follow the podcast on Twitter @miaaweekly!

Shout out to Waylon Campbell for letting me use his beats for the intro and outro.

Jan 16, 202050:32
EPISODE 25- HOOPS SZN

EPISODE 25- HOOPS SZN

We're back! This week, we dive head first into MIAA hoops with a recap of last week's action and I talk about which team I think we need to start giving more props. Plus, I think I've pinpointed a distinction between Missouri Southern and Northwest Missouri that the Lions need to try and improve to chase down the defending champs.

In segment 2, I talk about the 4-game skid for Northeastern State and try to put it into context. Then we dig into the mail bag and hand out a couple of weekly awards.

Email the show at MIAAWeekly@gmail.com and follow the podcast on Twitter @miaaweekly!

Shout out to Waylon Campbell for letting me use his beats for the intro and outro.

Jan 09, 202055:15
EPISODE 24- 100% Mailbag

EPISODE 24- 100% Mailbag

This week on the show, we went all in with the mailbag segment with the two questions that were sent in (Shout out to David and Michael)... We discuss which basketball teams from around the region *but not in the MIAA* fans should keep an eye on as the hoop season moves forward. We also take a few minutes to discuss how cool it would be if 9 MIAA institutions started one new athletics program in particular.

I will talk to you all again in January 2020!


Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and follow the podcast on Twitter @MIAAWeekly


Shout out and thanks to Waylon Campbell for letting me use his beats for the intro and outro.

Dec 19, 201926:39
EPISODE 23

EPISODE 23

This week on the podcast, we close the book on the 2019 MIAA football season and give a brief look ahead to all 12 teams as we head into the offseason and the 2020 campaign.

In segment 2, we dig into the mail bag and talk MIAA hoops as we shift our attention from the gridiron to the hardwood. UCM got a huge win over Northwest Missouri State, Rogers State has impressed early in the season, and how good do we think Washburn could be this season?

Email the show at MIAAWeekly@gmail.com and follow the podcast on Twitter @miaaweekly!

Shout out to Waylon Campbell for letting me use his beats for the intro and outro.

Dec 12, 201952:14
EPISODE 22

EPISODE 22

Postseason football continues this weekend. I take a few minutes to talk about Central Missouri's loss to Ferris State last week and Northwest Missouri's dismantling of Lindenwood in Round 2 of the D2 Playoffs.

In Segment 2, we are joined by the host of GLIAC Football Weekly, Jake Riepma, to discuss this weekend's quarterfinal matchup between Northwest Missouri and Ferris State. We also take a look at the bowl games for Missouri Western and Nebraska-Kearney.

Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and follow us on twitter @miaaweekly

Be sure to go to d2football.com/podcasts to check out all of the content from the D2 Pod Squad

Shout out and special thanks to Waylon Campbell for letting us use his beats on the intro/outro

Dec 05, 201947:53
EPISODE 21

EPISODE 21

Playoff football starts this weekend. I take a few minutes to talk about Central Missouri's matchup with Indy and Northwest Missouri's chances at home vs Harding. We also discuss some controversy surrounding Lindenwood getting the 7th and final playoff spot over 9-2 Henderson St or 8-3 Missouri Western or Fort Hays State.

In Segment 2, we re-open the mailbag and look at the All-MIAA honors and we briefly talk hoops as Northeastern State gets ready for two big non-conference matchups.

Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and follow us on twitter @miaaweekly

Be sure to go to d2football.com/podcasts to check out all of the content from the D2 Pod Squad

Shout out and special thanks to Waylon Campbell for letting us use his beats on the intro/outro


Nov 22, 201901:01:02
EPISODE 20

EPISODE 20

In this week's episode, I have a chat with the Editor of D2Football.com to discuss the playoff implications of Saturday's big time matchup between #9 Central Missouri and #12 Northwest Missouri. We also discuss some of the playoff selection criteria. 

On the hardwood, six MIAA teams have gotten off to unbeaten starts. I go through a few of them and talk about a couple of under the radar teams that are worth paying attention to as non-conference play continues this week.

Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and follow us on twitter @miaaweekly

Be sure to go to d2football.com/podcasts to check out all of the content from the D2 Pod Squad

Shout out and special thanks to Waylon Campbell for letting us use his beats on the intro/outro

Nov 14, 201958:03
EPISODE 19

EPISODE 19

In this week's episode, we talk hoops in segment 1. I caught up with MWSU basketball coach Sundance Wicks and Northwest Missouri St coach Ben McCollum last weekend in St. Joe... In segment 2, we take a closer look at the Regional Rankings and I tell you who to root for around the rest of the region this weekend.

Also in this episode:

-What Surprised Me Last Week

-Clutch Performances

-Breakdown of the Matchups

Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and follow us on twitter @miaaweekly

Be sure to go to d2football.com/podcasts to check out all of the content from the D2 Pod Squad

Shout out and special thanks to Waylon Campbell for letting us use his beats on the intro/outro

Nov 07, 201901:00:09
EPISODE 18

EPISODE 18

In this week's episode, I am joined by the Sports Director of the St. Joseph News-Press, Brandon Zenner. We discussed the first D2 Regional Football Rankings, Missouri Western/Northwest Missouri's outlooks, and the start of the college basketball season. 

Also in this episode: 

-What Surprised Me Last Week

-Clutch Performances

-Breakdown of the Matchups 


Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and follow us on twitter @miaaweekly

Be sure to go to d2football.com/podcasts to check out all of the content from the D2 Pod Squad 

Shout out and special thanks to Waylon Campbell for letting us use his beats on the intro/outro

Oct 31, 201950:21
EPISODE 17
Oct 24, 201954:42
Introducing the #D2PodSquad
Oct 17, 201907:27
EPISODE 16

EPISODE 16

With the season past the halfway mark, we look at the gauntlet facing the Pitt State Gorillas. We also recap the game at Arrowhead Stadium last Saturday. Also in this episode:

-What surprised me last weekend

-Extended edition of the Mailbag

-Six former MIAA stars go pro in the XFL

-Breakdown of the Matchups

Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and follow us on twitter @miaaweekly.

Shout out and special thanks to Waylon Campbell for letting us use his beats on the intro/outro

Oct 17, 201951:09
EPISODE 15

EPISODE 15

As we cross the midway point of the MIAA football season, I preview the biggest game of the year so far. Also in this episode:

-What surprised me last weekend

-A "Pod" scheduling system works for the MIAA without expansion

-MIAA alums turned XFL Hopefuls

-Mailbag

Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and follow us on twitter @miaaweekly.

Shout out and special thanks to Waylon Campbell for letting us use his beats on the intro/outro.

Oct 10, 201952:42
EPISODE 14

EPISODE 14

A new episode and a new format as I continue to tweak the show to (hopefully) be as enjoyable as possible.

-What surprised me last weekend

-Clutch Performance of the Week

-What to watch moving forward

-What the MIAA Standings tell us about the pitfalls of a closed schedule

-Mailbag

-Week 5 Preview


Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and follow us on twitter @miaaweekly.


Shout out and special thanks to Waylon Campbell for letting us use his beats on the intro/outro.

Oct 03, 201947:14
Episode 13
Sep 26, 201947:23
Episode 12
Sep 19, 201954:31
Episode 11: Week 2 Football Preview/Conference Roundup
Sep 12, 201935:24
Episode 10: BONUS episode- Week 1 Review
Sep 08, 201917:55
EPISODE 9: Week 1 Football Preview
Sep 05, 201925:05
Episode 8: 2019 MWSU/Ft Hays State/Northeastern State Football Preview

Episode 8: 2019 MWSU/Ft Hays State/Northeastern State Football Preview

We cram a lot into one episode this time... Missouri Western is coming off of a 7-5 campaign in 2018 but has to replace almost all of it's production in the passing game. 

Fort Hays State comes into 2019 looking to defend their conference crown. And they have the firepower needed to do just that.

Northeastern State is under new guidance as JJ Eckert gets ready to begin his tenure as the Head Coach of the Riverhawks.


Special Thanks and shout out to Waylon Campbell for letting me use his beats on the intro and outro.


Email the show at miaaweekly@gmail.com and follow us on twitter @miaaweekly

Sep 04, 201956:22
Episode 7: 2019 Washburn/Northwest Missouri State Football Preview
Sep 01, 201942:01
Episode 6: 2019 Emporia State/Nebraska Kearney Football Preview
Aug 30, 201943:09
Episode 5: 2019 Central Missouri Football Preview
Aug 25, 201927:51
Episode 4: 2019 Pitt State Football preview
Aug 22, 201929:15
Episode 3: 2019 UCO Football Preview
Aug 15, 201925:36
Episode 2- 2019 MSSU Football Preview
Aug 09, 201933:28
Episode 1: Non-Conference discussion with Mike Racy

Episode 1: Non-Conference discussion with Mike Racy

In episode one, I introduce myself and the the podcast. After that I sit down with MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy to discuss the possibility of non-conference games coming back to the league. I give my thoughts and give a very brief preview of what episode two will entail.

Special thanks and shout out to Waylon Campbell for allowing me to use his beats for the intro and close.

email the show at newmanandduquesne@gmail.com

Aug 05, 201932:01