Dawgs Podcast

This loaded episode details; an initial discussion on Ali’s eligibility potential after promising post-game comments, full dissection of the impressive start-to-finish performance that ended our losing streak, other main takeaways from the split with the Redbirds including the amazing 3PT shooting & overall defense, recent Valley games with what the final Sunday matchups are, probability possi...

This episode details; our fourth straight loss overall & third at HOME, finer specifics as to why, over-arching takeaways including why this team continues to show no emotion on the court, everything usual around the Valley, Luke & Daniel finishing up their senior campaigns and a preview of our second Redbirds matchup where Jarrett Hensley is the lone honoree on Senior Night which brings t...

This episode details; the third straight defeat that was too good to be true for the Dawgs, how we unacceptably got swept by the Racers, the insane past week for them & why we hosted them for the second time, takeaways from the game in another tale-of-two-halves in an overall ugly basketball game, what went wrong down the stretch, everything around the MVC including the discussion surrounding...

This episode details; our second straight defeat in another outing of poor second halves & failing to do the simple things, Damien Mayo not suiting up, other takeaways including the continuous struggles of Jarrett Hensley, a discussion around Scott’s postgame comments with how it has similar signs to the struggles of the early season, everything around the MVC, Luke & Daniel update and a s...

This episode details; the semi-disappointing outing up on Peoria in getting swept by the Braves, Damien Mayo going down five minutes in, main takeaways including the lapses in three-point defense that allowed Duke Deen to return to form from distance, Ali Dibba solidifying himself as a potential First Team All-MVC member, other recent/upcoming league games, standings/stats/probabilities and a prev...

This episode details; a discussion about Tim Leonard’s comments about everything athletics in a recent interview, takeaways from the game that sealed our sweep of the Flames including the way this team has started to shoot the three & played amazing defense, recent/upcoming Valley matchups, standings/stats/probabilities, the usual Luke & Daniel update and our second preview of the semi-str...

This Noah solo episode details; ANOTHER road victory at Evansville, the usual around the Valley, the Luke & Daniel update and a preview of our home matchup against the UIC Flames.

This Nick solo episode details; the 10-point home defeat to the inevitable Drake Bulldogs in the lone regular season matchup, takeaways from the very good 1H & struggling 2H, Bennett Stirtz perhaps winning the POTY unanimously, other recent/upcoming MVC games, standings/stats/probabilities and the second preview of the talented Purple Aces as the Dawgs head to Evansville looking for revenge &a...

This episode details; the second consecutive come-from-behind late road victory, how similar it was to the UIC game & how much this team continues to impress in clutch moments, recent/upcoming MVC matchups, news/standings/stats/probabilities update, Luke/Daniel & quick Pro Dawgs check-in and the lone regular season preview of the ‘elite once again’ Drake Bulldogs as Ben McCollum has alread...

This episode details; the GUTSY road win over a red hot Flames team, the back-and-forth affair that had 12 lead changes, other takeaways including the big time clutch plays & FTs, recent/upcoming Valley matchups as we’re now halfway through the league season, standings/stats/probabilities update, what Luke & Daniel had done recently, a quick mention of a couple JUCO interests and our previ...

This episode details; the close disappointing first loss to the Racers as league rivals, the great crowd that was on hand, what went wrong in the team going away from it’s norms & other takeaways, wider thoughts on Scott’s comments of the vibes going into the game, recent/previous Valley matchups, Luke Walsh dropping 50 AGAIN but in a loss and our first preview of the UIC Flames up in Chicago...

This Nick solo episode details; the recent sad news of alum Mike Rodriguez & the fight he's about to go on, this incredible/surprising BLOWOUT victory over the Panthers in earning the regular season split, finer details of the third straight win, Kennard earning MVC POTW, recent/upcoming MVC matchups, standings/probabilities update and a full preview of our rival Murray State in the first matc...

This episode details; Nick & Noah being back on the same pod again for the first time in 2025, everything from the really impressive win in Springfield from beginning to end, thoughts on how the Dawgs are now playing with if they can sustain it, other recent/upcoming MVC matchups, standings & Hackman probabilities update, Luke & Daniel check-in and our already second preview of the UNI...

This Noah solo episode details; the FIRST conference win for Coach Nagy, the usual around the Valley, the Luke & Daniel update and a preview of our final trip to Springfield as MVC foes in a rare back-to-back game matchup.

This Noah solo episode details; the close loss in Nashville, the usual around the Valley plus Luke & Daniel update and full preview of our first matchup with the struggling Missouri State Bears.

This Nick solo episode details; back-to-back embarrassing & unacceptable losses that has left this fanbase already wanting it to end, small takeaways including why Kennard Davis Jr. did travel but DID NOT play, a small State-Of-The-Program address, other MVC matchups with what’s ahead, a quick mention of another big potential college rule of an extra overall year of eligibility, Luke Walsh los...

This Noah solo episode details; the EMBARRASSING home loss to the Purple Aces, takeaways from Coach Nagy & Kennard's post game interviews, the usual Luke & Daniel update and full preview of our first matchup with the Illinois State Redbirds as the Dawgs head up to icy Normal.

This loaded episode details; our thoughts on safeties coach Lee Pronschinske unofficially being promoted to Defensive Coordinator, the hiring of new DL coach Logan McCormick who is no stranger to the MVFC, ALL SEVEN new portal adds, mentioning most who left us in the portal & have already found new homes as well as the newly entered Dewey Greene, the addition of PWO 2025 WR Chris Potter, MyCol...

This episode details; another loss headlined by a massive lull that was again too much to overcome, takeaways from the great start but the horrid second half in Cedar Falls, other Valley matchup results, Luke & Daniel both taking tough losses but look to bounce back, Marcus & Cash doing great things for the Windy City Bulls, our first preview of the poorly rated Purple Aces as they come to...

This episode details; our disappointing defensive effort v. High Point, overall game notables, a career day for Ali Dibba as he continues to be the scorer that this team desperately needs, full non-conference takeaways after going 5-7, other recent games around the MVC & what’s ahead in the last games of 2024, a quick discussion on the new transcendent JUCO eligibility rule, an update on Luke...

This Nick solo episode details; our experience in Clarksville, the close win overall with takeaways from our first true road victory, a quick mention of the Civil War between a family member on X for those who saw, around the Valley, a check-in on Luke Walsh & Daniel Pauliukonis in their hot season starts, KENPOM/NET update and a preview of the very well-coached & Big South preseason favor...

This Nick solo episode details; takeaways from the too-close-for-comfort win over the Screaming Eagles, what this team still needs to figure out as the season goes on, other MVC team matchups with also some injury news surrounding a top team, a small mention of a potential future new Valley school, Luke Walsh dropping 50 POINTS recently, where we stand in KENPOM/NET and a preview of the Governors...

This emergency episode details; EVERYTHING of recent with the unofficial parting of DC Antonio James, a conversation around what’s ahead defensively, a lot of early portal entries including the current losses of young studs Allen Middleton & Jamond Mathis amongst others, our panic meter, a rundown of the 10 new additions to the roster including some usual incoming Freshmen with a couple new on...

This Nick solo episode details; the embarrassing defeat to Bradley to open up conference play, overall takeaways of the team & a status report, other MVC first game matchups, Luke Walsh’s own opening 37 point performance, updated KENPOM/NET ranking and a preview of the final of our three-game contract with the USI Screaming Eagles.

This Nick solo episode details; recapping the news surrounding Elijah being out for the season, dissecting each of the three MTE matchups including a lot of disappointments, final takeaways including Scott mentioning his frustrations, other recent games & upcoming first Valley matchups, KENPOM/NET update and a full preview of our first matchup with the preseason favorite Bradley Braves.