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Love Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat Football? This is the podcast for you! Join host Matt Daniel as he interviews current and former Bearcat players, coaches, fans and broadcasters as they talk about everything Bearcat Football.

Matt Daniel


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    Josh Lorenson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 151:39


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat DL Josh Lorenson. Josh talks about his journey from Iowa to Northwest, the 2009 National Championship, the passing of Scott Bostwick and the team's historic 49 game MIAA winning streak. Thank you for listening!

    Jordan Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 113:37


    Join Host Matt Daniel and he chats with former do-it-all back for the Bearcats, Jordan Simmons. Jordan talks about his journey To Northwest, the 2009 National Championship, the passing of Scott Bostwick and his return from injury to finish out his career in the 2012 playoffs. Thank you for listening!

    Coach T & Coach Boda on Johnny Mac

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 55:02


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with Coaches Mel Tjeerdsma & Jim Svoboda on their relationships and thoughts about new Bearcat Head Football Coach John McMenamin. Thank you for listening!

    Homecoming 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 74:57


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with two members of the 2024 M Club Hall of Fame class, DL Erik Petersen and CB Ryan Jones. Eli joins this week for a special edition of The Bearcats According to Eli. Thanks for listening!

    Bleeding Green Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 17:20


    Future of the podcast update. Thanks for listening!

    Coaches Neil Novak & Ryan Gent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 80:42


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with the new additions to the Bearcat Football Coaching Staff. Both Neil Novak and Ryan Gent have spent time previously on the Northwest Football Staff and both have many connections to current and former Bearcat Coaches. Get to know them better on this week's episode and don't forget about The Bearcats According to Eli. Thanks for listening!

    Ben Harness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 99:26


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat LB Ben Harness. Ben talks about his journey from an All-State linebacker in Jefferson City to an All-American in Maryville. He shares stories about the great Bearcat defenses and teams during his time at Northwest. Thanks for listening!

    2024 MIAA Media Day Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 62:05


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he recaps 2024 MIAA Media Day with clips from several people including Bearcat Head Coach Rich Wright. Also check out Matt and Eli's preseason polls during The Bearcats According to Eli. Thanks for listening!

    Colin McDonough

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 74:02


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with Bearcat Alum and Assistant AD for Media Relations Colin McDonough. Colin talks about his days as a student on campus during the Mel Tjeerdsma early days, experiencing the 1998 National Championship and his return to Maryville to join the Athletic Department. Thanks for listening!

    Troy Tysdahl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 135:58


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat LB Troy Tysdahl. Troy talks about his journey from a small town in Iowa to Maryville, how he got his nickname "Big Bird," playing at Arrowhead and the "what if" of the 2004 season. Thanks for listening!

    2024 Signing Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 163:35


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he talks about the 2024 recruiting class with 11 guests! He is joined by: Head Coach Rich Wright (5:34) Delton Davis (28:20) Henry Prochazka (43:48) Coach Brandon Clayton (53:20) Ray Smith III (1:12:55) Brayden Kunz (1:21:11) Coach Todd Sturdy (1:30:55) Cael Turner (1:53:31) Jase Wilmes (2:02:33) Sam Lough (2:08:55) Willie Horn (2:17:45) Congrats to all the members of the 2024 signing class and their families. Thanks for listening!

    Matt Longacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 170:49


    Happy New Year! Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat DL and recent M-Club inductee Matt Longacre. Matt L shares stories from his journey starting in Omaha, Nebraska to Maryville and all the way to the NFL. From winning MIAA defensive player of year twice, to becoming a National Champion all the way to playing in the Super Bowl. Thanks for listening!

    2023 Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 141:26


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he recaps the Bearcats' 56-7 Senior Day victory over Nebraska Kearney and the 2023 season overall. He chats with Northwest Director of Athletics Andy Peterson (33:39), The Maryville Forum's Jon Dykstra (1:05:24), and don't forget the the season finale of The Bearcats According to Eli (1:49:02). Thanks for listening!

    Senior Day 2023 vs UNK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 92:45


    Join Host Matt Daniel has he recaps Northwest's 52-0 victory iver Northeastern State and previews the Senior Day and final game of the 2023 season matchup against Nebraska-Kearney. He chats with Senior WR #10 Keegan Sturdy (18:06), Voice of the Lopers Jayson Jorgensen (40:06), Voice of the Bearcats John Coffey (56:44) and don't forget The Bearcats According to Eli (1:09:51). Thanks for listening!

    Week 10 @ Northeastern State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 105:22


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he recaps Northwest's 56-31 victory on Washburn and preview's the Bearcats week 10 matchup against Northeastern State. He chats with Bearcat senior DB Cole Elwood (30:39), Voice of the Riverhawks Bill Huddleston (49:17), Northwest Missourian Managing Editor Wesley Miller (1:03:32) and don't forget The Bearcats According to Eli (1:19:13). Thanks for listening!

    Week 9 @ Washburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 86:12


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he recaps Northwest's 28-7 Homecoming loss to Pitt State and previews the Bearcats' week 9 trip to Topeka against Washburn. He chats with Senior NW WR Ra'Shoud Shelton (14:29), Voice of the Ichabods Jake LeBahn (35:30), Voice of the Bearcats John Coffey (49:59), and don't forget The Bearcats According to Eli (59:44). Thanks for listening!

    Homecoming-Week 8 vs Pitt State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 146:57


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he recaps Northwest's 27-23 victory in St Joe over Missouri Western and previews this week's Homecoming matchup with Pittsburg State. Matt chats with M-Club Hall of Fame inductees Dave Tollefson and Matt Longacre (21:15), Bearcat Captain and Senior QB Mikey Hohensee (56:08), Voice of the Gorillas Eddie Lomshek (1:12:14), The Maryville Forum's Jon Dykstra (1:32:22) and don't forget about The Bearcats According to Eli (1:57:21). Thanks for listening!

    Rivalry Week-Week 7 @ Mo West

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 137:45


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he recaps Northwest's 34-21 victory over UCO and previews the upcoming Rivalry week matchup at Missouri Western. Matt is joined by former Griffon and Bearcat OL Dalton Hill (31:57), Bearcat Senior DB Rhett Jordan (57:47), Voice of the Griffons Tommy Rezac (1:10:11), Bearcat play by play voice John Coffey (1:33:21) and don't forget about The Bearcats According to Eli (1:46:46). Thanks for listening!

    Week 6 vs UCO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 106:19


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he recaps Northwest's 41-38 loss in Warrensburg and previews the Bearcats Military Appreciation Day matchup with Central Oklahoma. Listen as Matt chats with Bearcat RB Captain Jadon Brady (24:56), The Maryville Forum's Jon Dykstra (41:32) and don't forget about The Bearcats According to Eli (1:12:01). Thanks for listening!

    Week 5 @ UCM

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 126:13


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he recaps the Northwest's 59-0 Family Day victory over Lincoln and previews the Bearcats' week 5 trip to Warrensburg against UCM. Hear audio from Head Coach Rich Wright and DE Jake Fisher. Matt chats with Senior WR Trevon Alexander (34:23), Voice of the Mules Greg Hassler (1:03:18), The Northwest Missourian's Wesley Miller (1:17:42) and don't forget about The Bearcats According to Eli (1:32:00). Thanks for listening!

    Week 4 Family Day vs Lincoln

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 86:35


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he recaps the 17-6 Bearcat loss last week in Fort Hays and previews this weekend's Family Day matchup versus Lincoln. He chats with Senior DL Drake Kinsella (25:10), Voice of the Bearcats John Coffey (41:41), Trevor Hahn of the Jefferson City Tribune (50:40) and don't forget about The Bearcats According to Eli (1:00:46). Thanks for listening!

    Week 3 @ Fort Hays State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 148:16


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he starts this episode with his thoughts on the recent negativity surrounding the program after last week's 33-13 loss to Emporia State. Hear clips from Head Coach Rich Wright following last week's loss as well as from this week's media luncheon, where he was joined by Bearcat DL Kobe Clayborne. Listen to this week's player interview with LB & Captain #44 Isaac Vollstedt (45:06), a view from the opposing pressbox with Gerard Wellbrock (1:08:36) and the Maryville Forum's Jon Dykstra (1:31:37). Don't forget about The Bearcats According to Eli (1:56:24). Thanks for listening and Go Bearcats!

    Week 2 vs Emporia State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 104:59


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he reviews last week's 31-24 Bearcat victory in Joplin and previews this week's home opener vs Emporia State. Hear audio from Head Coach Rich Wright and players Mikey Hohensee, Jay Harris and Jianni Angulo. Also hear this week's player interview with Junior Captain DE Jake Fisher (34:10) as well as Voice of the Bearcats John Coffey (52:13) and Emporia State Play by play announcer Blake Cripps (1:04:39). Don't forget about The Bearcats According to Eli (1:20:47). Thanks for listening!

    2023 Season Kickoff Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 167:58


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he welcomes a bevy of guests including Northwest Head Coach Rich Wright (7:23), Voice of Missouri Southern Mike McClure (42:13), Bearcat LB and Captain Andrew Dumas (51:19), NW coach and former LB Chad Bostwick (1:06:03), Bearcat dad Dave Goff (1:14:49) and don't forget about The Bearcats According to Eli (2:21:32). Enjoy and thanks for listening!

    2023 Bearcat & MIAA Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 196:07


    Join Host Matt Daniel on the longest episode of Bleeding Green to date! First up is Maryville Forum Sports Editor Jon Dykstra with a breakdown of the 2023 Bearcat Football team (7:03) as well as the rest of the MIAA (1:08:49). Matt also chats with Northwest coaches: Brandon Clayton (1:57:26), Chad Bostwick (2:09:25), Zach Martin (2:19:24), Roberto Davis (2:36:37) and JJ Aller (2:47:20). Don't forget about The Bearcats According to Eli (2:57:27). Thanks for listening!

    Roundtable with Coach Tjeerdsma, Coach Svoboda & Brandon Misener

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 110:49


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat Coaches Mel Tjeerdsma & Jim Svoboda and D2football.com's Brandon Misener as they talk about the history of the two coaches as well as so many great memories from their time together in Maryville. Enjoy and thanks for listening!

    Mike Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 104:48


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat TE, Big #89, Mike Peterson. Mike talks about his unusual journey to playing football at Northwest, his performances in big games, and so many memories with great teams during his time in Maryville. Thanks for listening!

    Joe Holtzclaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 114:05


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat OL and current UCM O-line coach Joe Holtzclaw. Joe talks about his journey to NW, how a 6'1" Tackle started 43 games in a row and his coaching journey after leaving Maryville. Lots of great memories and stories this week. Thanks for listening!

    Adam Dorrel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 134:06


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat All American Offensive Lineman & Coach of the year Adam Dorrel. The current UCO Head Coach talks about growing up in Maryville, playing in the early years of the Mel Tjeerdsma Era to winning 3 National Championships in 4 years as head coach. Find out how Coach Dorrel feels about the term "Townie" and so much more. Thanks for listening!

    2023 MIAA Media Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 73:42


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he covers 2023 MIAA Media Day. Hears clips and interviews with Head Coach Rich Wright, captains QB Mike Hohensee and LB Isaac Vollstedt as well as audio from former Bearcats Adam Dorrel and Josh Lamberson. Also hear Matt's MIAA preseason poll and get an off season dose of The Bearcats According to Eli and hear Eli's MIAA preseason poll as well. Thanks for listening!

    Adam Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 89:25


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat Linebacker and 2004 MIAA Defensive Player of the Year Adam Long. Adam talks about his journey to Maryville through Wayne State College and his part in the elite 2004 defense. Find out what Coach Scott Bostwick said to him during his visit to make him commit to Northwest as well as his close friendships with fellow linebackers Chad Bostwick and Troy Tysdahl. Thanks for listening!

    Bearcat Defense Roundtable 11 for $33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 99:31


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he once again invites in Chris Ward, Brandon Misener and Clint Ross to talk about their picks for the recent defensive players released by Jon Dykstra of The Maryville Forum. Each person will have $33 to spend to pick their defense. The four will talk about their toughest decisions and who could have been added to the list. Thanks for listening!

    Joel Osborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 94:59


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat quarterback and offensive coordinator Joel Osborn. Joel talks about his journey from Harlan, Iowa to being a two sport athlete at Northwest, being the only QB in Bearcat history to start two national championships, his transition into coaching, his battle with cancer as well as his current role as Head Coach at Benedictine. Thanks for listening!

    O-line 5 for $15 & Offense 10 for $30 Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 58:17


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he once again invites in Chris Ward, Brandon Misener and Clint Ross to talk about their picks for the recent 5 for $15 offensive linemen released by Jon Dykstra of The Maryville Forum. Each person will have $15 to spend to pick their best offensive line. Then they will each also pick 10 offensive players for $30 to pick their overall offense. The four will talk about their toughest decisions and who could have been added to the 25 players on the O-line. Thanks for listening!

    Bearcat Offense 5x5 Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 89:40


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he invites in Chris Ward, Brandon Misener and Clint Ross to talk about their picks for the recent 5x5 released by Jon Dykstra of The Maryville Forum. Each person will have $15 to spend to pick their best QB, RB, WRs and TE. The four will talk about their toughest decisions, who could have been added to the 25 players and who they would pick as an O-line and playcaller to run their fantasy offense. Thanks for listening!

    Jake Soy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 97:39


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with Bearcat Hall of Famer Wide Receiver Jake Soy. Jake tells the story of how a high school running back used hard work and determination to become one of the great receivers in Bearcat and MIAA history. There are so many great stories and memories from the 2009 title run and classic games from 2010. Thanks for listening!

    Joel Mathews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 89:58


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat punter and creator of headcasekicking.com Joel Mathews. Joel talks about his time growing up in Omaha, how he ended up at Northwest and his journey to coaching hugh school football. Listen in for lots of great stories and memories from the early 2000's. Thanks for listening!

    Joe Quinlin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 111:06


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with Bearcat Strength and Conditioning Coach and former Northwest Linebacker Joe Quinlin. Joe talks about his time on the Bearcat Football Team that included 2 national championships as well as another 4 national championships on the coaching staff. Thanks for listening!

    Seth Wand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 108:40


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat and NFL OL Seth Wand about his journey from Springfield, MO to Maryville all the way to the NFL. Seth recounts his time as a player and what it is like to have his son, Pierce, now play for Northwest. Thanks for listening!

    Spring Football 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 77:30


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he recaps the 2023 Spring Game and practices. You'll hear interviews from after the game with Head Coach Rich Wright, QB Mike Hohensee and LB Andrew Dumas. Also, Sports Editor for the Maryville Forum Jon Dykstra is on to talk about his thoughts from Spring Practice and the game. It's also an off season edition of The Bearcats According to Eli. Thanks for listening!

    Cody Matthewson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 97:28


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former Bearcat National Champion Linebacker and current AC/GC Head Football Coach Cody Matthewson. They talk about Cody growing up in Iowa, his journey to play football at Northwest up to being a head coach in his home state. Don't forget to check out Cody's awesome custom helmets via Matthewson's Mini Helmets. Check them out on Facebook and Twitter. Thanks for listening!

    Tony Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 119:26


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with Bearcat Legend Tony Miles about his journey from Mart, Texas to Maryville, Missouri to North of the border and becoming a CFL All-Star. Thanks for listening!

    Head Coach Rich Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 109:24


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with Northwest Missouri State University Head Coach Rich Wright about his journey from New York to the Midwest, his history with the Bearcat Football Team all the way back to 1995, his Bobby Bearcat assisted engagement, coming back to Maryville in 2004 all the way to becoming the Head Coach in December 2016. Thanks for listening!

    Erik Petersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 66:04


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with former NW All-American DL Erik Petersen about his time in Maryville, playing on the 2nd playoff team in school history, owning the career sack record for over 10 years and his career as a doctor. Thanks for listening!

    2023 Signing Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 138:58


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he recaps Northwest's 2023 signing day with a plethora of guests. DB, Special Teams Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Brandon Clayton (7:16), DL Langden Kitchen (28:35), WR Maximo Filion (35:33), Maryville Forum Sports Editor Jon Dykstra (45:40), OL Pierce Wand (1:15:27), QB Hayden Jay (1:25:09), Bearcat Director of Equipment Operations Will Walker (1:38:26), LB Ethan Stuhr (1:53:29). Thanks for listening!

    Coach Bob Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 77:32


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with Former Bearcat Assistant Coach and Montana Tech Head Coach Bob Green. He talks about his journey through Maryville that led him to Montana, where his "Green-isms" came from and even his favorite NFL player. Also, a bonus off-season appearance from The Bearcats According to Eli. Thanks for listening!

    2022 Season Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 71:01


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats about the Bearcats' season ending 13-8 loss at #1 Grand Valley State and recaps the 2022 season. Guests include Voice of the Bearcats John Coffey (11:38), Northwest Head Coach Rich Wright (23:23) and don't forget The Bearcats According to Eli (35:35). Thanks for listening!

    Playoffs - Round 2 @ Grand Valley State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 101:18


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with this week's guests about Northwest's dominant 47-17 win over Ouachita Baptist and previews this week's matchup against the #1 team in the country, Grand Valley State. This week's guests include: Senior LB Andrew Blum (13:12), Sports Editor for the NW Missourian Wesley Miller (21:49), GLIAC Columnist for D2football.com Tony Nicolette (33:44) and your questions answered along with predictions on The Bearcats According to Eli (1:10:29). Thanks for listening and Happy Thanksgiving!

    Playoffs - Round 1 @ Ouachita Baptist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 119:12


    Join host Matt Daniel as he chats with this week's guests about Northwest's 27-21 victory over Emporia State in the regular season finale and previews the Bearcat's 1st round playoff trip to Arkadelphia, Arkansas to take on Ouachita Baptist. This week's guests include: Bearcat Running Back Jamar Moya (14:27), Sports Editor for the Maryville Forum Jon Dykstra (24:48), Ouachita play by play announcer Rex Nelson (42:16), MIAA Columnist for D2football.com Devin Albertson (1:03:05) and Eli with The Bearcats According to Eli (1:32:35). Thanks for listening!

    Week 11 @ Emporia State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 74:56


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he talks about last week's 27-5 Senior Day victory over Missouri Southern and this week's playoff-like matchup at Emporia State. He will chat with NW Senior Ryan Dewhirst (13:48), Voice of the Hornets Greg Rahe (30:33) and don't forget about The Bearcats According to Eli (49:37. Thank you for listening!

    Week 10 - Senior Day vs Missouri Southern

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 83:30


    Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with Senior DL Walker Graves (9:59), The Maryville Forum's Jon Dykstra (20:13), Voice of the Missouri Southern Lions Mike McClure (53:53) and predictions on The Bearcats According to Eli (1:03:07). Thanks for listening!

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