'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics

In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, Steve Klauke and Paul Grua talk with Jerry Graybeal about his many years of experience at Weber State. Graybeal has over 40 years of experience as a player, coach and administrator in the Big Sky and more than 22 years at Weber State. Greybeal talks about: Growing up in Washington and playing college football Becoming a coach and many years coaching at...

August Ask the AD with Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton. Joined by Steve Klauke and Paul Grua, Crompton discusses the news of the postponement of fall sports and its implications.

Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton is joined by the voice of the Wildcats Steve Klauke and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in the July 2020 Ask the AD. Crompton addresses the uncertainty surrounding college sports during the pandemic.

In this June 2020 Ask the AD, Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks about the state of Wildcat Athletics, including voluntary workouts, protocols in place for student-athletes, scheduling, fall sports, and much more, including some things to get to know him more.

In this 'Cat Tales podcast, the radio voice of the Wildcats Steve Klauke talks with Paul Grua. Klauke look back on the career of Jerry Sloan, talks about Michael Jordan and the Last Dance and the current state of sports. He also looks back on memorable games in his time at Weber State, preparing for game broadcasts, travels and food around the Big Sky and much more.

Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks about the current situation for Wildcat Athletics in the May 2020 Ask The AD. Crompton discusses when Wildcat athletics will start opening as well as scheduling plans and other adjustments for the fall seasons.

Legendary Weber State track and field coach Chick Hislop joins Paul Grua in the latest 'Cat Tales podcast. Coach Hislop looks back on the 50th anniversary of his first Big Sky Championship meet. He talks about that first meet and how a letter paved the way for him to become the coach at Weber State. He also talks about his 38 years as the head coach at Weber State where he won 21 Big Sky titles an...

In the latest Weber State 'Cat Tales podcast, new WSU Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator and member of the Wildcat Hall of Fame Meagan Thunell talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Topics include: How the Weber State administration is trying to help student-athletes and coaches during the pandemic. Ways WSU is communicating with athletes and coaches Tryi...

In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, WSU Director of Golf and men’s head coach Scott Erling talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua about how his team has been affected this season. Erling also talks about: * How the golf world has reacted and how golf is affected * Growing up golfing in southwestern Idaho * Golfing in college * Becoming a club and teaching professional *...

In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, WSU men’s track and field head coach and former Wildcat runner Corbin Talley talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Talley discusses the sudden cancelation of spring sports and how it’s affected the Wildcats. Other topics include: A look back at last season’s cross country team Trey Deveraux qualifying for the NCAA Indoor Championshi...

Hear from Weber State volleyball head coach Jeremiah Larsen in this ‘Cat Tales podcast. Larsen talks about his five years as head coach of the Wildcats, including a record-setting season in 2019. He also talks about the coronavirus impact on coaching and recruiting. Other topics include: Growing up and playing volleyball Winning a national championship as a player Why he got into coaching His coac...

Weber State football head coach Jay Hill and his wife Sara talk about the impact of the coronavirus on their family and the football team. Other topics include: coach Hill's goatee challenge humanitarian trips to Fiji Sara's health and impact on the team A look back on the 2019 season What it would take to leave Weber State And a look ahead to this year's Wildcat team.

New Weber State football offensive coordinator Matt Hammer talks with Paul Grua and Athletic Director Tim Crompton. Hammer talks about his second stint as the OC for the Wildcats. Other topics include: * His journey through coaching * Working for three different head coaches in his first stint at Weber State * Winning a Big Sky title in 2008 * His relationship with players including Trevyn Smith *...

In this month's Ask the AD 'Cat Tales podcast, Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Crompton talks about the fall success, Wildcat basketball, the Big Sky Tournament in Boise, spring sports, becoming AD and more.

As part of the 100th anniversary of football at Weber State, former Wildcat player and coach Dave Arslanian is the guest in the latest 'Cat Tales podcast. Coach Arslanian talks about playing for his father Sark, how he came back to Weber State, coaching for Mike Price, memorable games and coaching Jamie Martin. He also talks about being a part of saving the Wildcat program in 1994.

Weber State legend and NBA All-Star Damian Lillard talks with head coach Randy Rahe and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in this 'Cat Tales podcast. In the podcast Damian talks about: Remembering his days at Weber State Starting a Twitter account Getting noticed by NBA scouts Some memorable games at Weber State Why Weber State is so important to him His first game in the NBA Winning t...

Jody Lake recently retired after 40 years of working at the Dee Events Center, including many years as the director. Hear her talk about the history of the Dee Events Center, including the numerous celebrities and performers, as well as basketball legends that have been through the building.

Hear from WSU football head coach Jay Hill, and Wildcat football standouts Rashid Shaheed and Jonah Williams at the 2019 Big Sky Football Kickoff in Spokane, Washington.

Get to know Weber State's new interim athletic director Tim Crompton. In this latest 'Cat Tales podcast, Crompton talks about his long family connections to Weber State, how he got into coaching, his 15 years as head coach of the Weber State women's soccer team, what he's excited about being an athletic director and much more.

After 10 years as athletic director, Jerry Bovee has announced he's leaving Weber State. In this podcast, Bovee reflects on his time running the Wildcat athletic department. He discusses the hardest part of his job, how he's grown, changes he's seen at Weber State, building and improving facilities, hiring coaches, memorable games, and much, much more. He also says farewell to the fans, supporters...

Weber State men's basketball head coach Randy Rahe talks with WSU athletic director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Hear from Rahe after the conclusion of his 13th season as head coach at Weber State. He'll discuss why this past season was the most frustrating of his career and how he's going to change. More from Rahe: The Weber State culture What kind of a coach he...

Jerry Bovee and Paul Grua visit with Wildcat legends and Hall of Famers Harold "The Show" Arceneaux and Eddie "The Thrill" Gill on the 20th anniversary of Weber State's 1999 NCAA Tournament win over North Carolina. Harold and Eddie talk about their memories before, during and after the game, as well as memories of coach Ron Abegglen. They'll also tell Wildcat fans what they've been up to the last...

New Weber State University President Brad Mortensen is joined by WSU athletic director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in this edition of 'Cat Tales podcast. Dr. Mortensen talks about his time in the two months since he became the 13th president of Weber State. He also talks about working with the Utah State legislature and development at Weber State, growing up in Id...

Weber State athletic director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua talk with legendary Weber State and NBA coach Dick Motta in this episode of 'Cat Tales. In part two of the interview with coach Motta, he tells of coaching in the early days at Weber State, coaching in the old Swenson Gym, how Weber State got into the Big Sky Conference, recruiting Willie Sojourner, and mor...

Weber State athletic director Jerry Bovee and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua talk with legendary Weber State and NBA coach Dick Motta in this episode of 'Cat Tales. Motta tells his amazing experiences coaching at Weber State and nearly 2,000 games in the NBA. Find out how a trash can helped him leave Weber State for the NBA, his experiences coaching Jerry Sloan with the Chicago Bull...