Waterloo Warriors Armchair Quarterback

Final week of the season, Luke and Pat talk about what Waterloo needs to do vs Queens and some thoughts on the off-season.

Luke talks with RB #34 Quinten Springer and WR coach Taylor MacIntyre about the heartbreaking loss to Mac and the final game of the year vs Queens.  

Luke and Pat talk about what the Warriors need to do in order to take down McMaster.

Luke talks with WR Evan Basalyga and Sp. Teams Coordinator Jerome Erdman about the loss to York and how we can beat McMaster.

Luke and Pat talk about what the Warriors need to do in order to beat York.

Luke chats with QB #7 Nolan Kaban and DL coach Rob McMurren about the Guelph game and the preparations for York.

Luke and Pat talk keys to the game for the Warriors vs Guelph

Luke chats with linebacker Michael Omoseni and Running Backs coach Jesse Candela about the battle of Waterloo and the upcoming game vs Guelph.

Luke and Pat chat about what the warriors need to do vs Laurier in two weeks.

Luke talks with Anesu Lattmore and DC Kevin MacNeill about the defensive effort vs Ottawa and the prep for WLU.

Luke and Pat get you ready for Saturdays game vs Ottawa

Luke chats with K/P Cole Crossett and OL coach Ben Koczwara about the upcoming match-up vs Ottawa.

Luke and Pat Preview Waterloo vs Western in a week 2 OUA battle

Luke chats with QB Nick Orr and OC Brendan Conway about the close loss to UofT and their upcoming game vs Western.

Luke and Pat talk about the keys to a warrior victory vs UofT

Luke Balch chats with Coach Bertoia about training camp and how the team is preparing for week 1.

Luke and Pat set the stage for the QF match-up vs Laurier this week.

Luke chats with Head Coach Chris Bertoia about the ups and downs of the '23 season, the big win vs Toronto, and the huge upcoming Quarterfinal game vs Laurier

Luke and Pat talk keys to the game in a must win vs UofT. Also breakdown the playoff race and what needs to happen for Waterloo to make it in.

Luke talks with WR #81 James Basalyga and QB coach Jamie Cook about Saturdays loss and the final game of the regular season.

Luke and Pat talk keys to the game for the Warriors vs the Ravens on Saturday

Luke chats with James Hinsperger, warriors linebacker, about the Mac game and what he wants to see from the defence vs Carleton. Coach Fraser joins the podcast to talk o-line.

Luke and Pat talk about what they want to see from the Warriors on Friday

Luke chats with running back Anthony Miller and RB coach Jesse Candela about the big win vs Guelph and how we can keep it going vs McMaster.

Luke and Pat breakdown how the warriors can secure a win vs Guelph on Saturday

Luke chats with starting QB Nick Orr and DB Coach Jerome Erdman about the upcoming game vs Guelph.

Warriors are at the mid-point of the season. Luke and Pat talk about what they have seen so far and what's next for the Warriors.

Luke and Pat talk about what Warriors can do to beat Laurier

Luke chats with Justin Succar and Coach McMurren about Saturday's game vs Windsor and the upcoming battle of Waterloo

Luke and Pat get you ready for Waterloo hosting Windsor on Saturday

Luke chats with 1st year running back Quinten Springer and OC Coach Conway.

Luke and Pat talk keys to the game vs York

Luke Balch sits down with DE Tyson Hergott and Coach DA to chat about the week 1 loss to Ottawa and look ahead to week 2 vs York.

Luke Balch and Patrick McGarry get you ready for the week 1 match-up vs Ottawa

Host Luke Balch sits down with Coach Bertoia to talk about the upcoming 2023 season with the Warriors.

Host Luke Balch takes us into the final episode of the season. With the Warriors unfortunately at 1-6 and eliminated from playoff contention, Luke sits down with Senior Defensive Back Mike Jurus as he and the fellow graduates gear up for the final game of their career. Head Coach Chris Bertoia joins for Coach's Corner to discuss Windsor and beyond! Catch our final game on oua.tv vs the Windsor Lancers, 1pm! GO WARRIORS GO

Host Luke Balch sits down with Sacks Leader Defensive End Tyson Hergott to discuss the ups and down of this season so far, and what we are doing to course-correct this week heading into a true do-or-die with the Ravens. Linebacker Coach Damian Halstead is also on the pod this week to chat about his journey to ending up at UW, and how he feels his LB core has done to this point in the season. You Waterloo Warriors are Road Warriors the rest of the season, with the first game heading East to Ottawa in a Must-Win situation to keep our playoff Hopes alive! Catch the game on oua.tv Saturday, 1pm! GO WARRIORS GO

After a heartbreaking loss with a chance to tie it at the end, Host Luke Balch sits down with OUA Receiving Leader James Basalyga to talk about the season thus far. At 1-4, the Warriors are not where we want to be, but know there is still 3 games ahead to turn it around! Balch also chats with Running Back Coach Jesse Candela about his journey to being on staff, and how the RB group is doing thus far. We have the BATTLE OF WATERLOO Thursday, 6pm at Warrior Field. If you can't get up for Laurier what can you get hyped for?! Grab your tickets today! Waterloo Football Alumni & Friends VIP Tent Information and tickets: Click this link to register for the event: https://waterloo-sec.imodules.com/s/1802/21/form.aspx?sid=1802&gid=2&pgid=2743&cid=7554 Visit the event page for more information: http://waterloo.imodules.com/s/1802/21/event.aspx?sid=1802&gid=2&pgid=2742&content_id=4109

Luke Balch sits down with 4th Year H-Back Brigg Medensky to talk about the disappointing loss to Western, and how we can prepare better for UofT this week. As well, Balch chat with Recruiting assistant Benoit Drouin, about the recruiting process, what goes into it and how it looks! Next Game is home THIS SATURDAY at 1pm, Reunion See you then! GO WARRIORS GO!

Join Luke Balch as he recaps the tough 43-0 loss to McMaster, and hear from Senior Linebacker Jack Hinsperger and Quarterbacks Coach Jamie Cook about the game and preparation into Western This Saturday, September 24th! GO Warriors GO!

Host Luke Balch is joined by Running Back Nick Sua in the Players Only section talking about his big game, and in the coaches corners it's Co-offensive Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator & Receivers Coach Brendan Conway talking about his new role with the offense, a hard fought loss & the focus on the Marauders! We are Home again vs McMaster this Saturday at 1pm, See you there!

Host Luke Balch recaps Win #1 for the season, & catches up with QB Nolan Kaban after his first official start for the Warriors where he put up 200 yards and 4 Touchdowns in the Players Only, as well as Associate Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator & Recruiting Coordinator Darrell Adams after a great performance from the defense. Bye week this week, we are back in week 3 with our Home Opener vs the Guelph Gryphons Saturday, September 10th!

Long time no Talk! We are back with host Luke Balch as we chat about the upcoming season with Head Coach Chris Bertoia! Game #1 Saturday, August 27th At York 1pm! GO WARRIORS GO

We're Back! Host Luke Balch sits down with our S&C coach Andrew Graham over Reading Week as he dives into what our guys have been up to as well as whats ahead! GOBLACKGOGOLD

In what will be the final episode of 2021, host Luke Balch sits down with our 3 All Canadians Cole Crossett, Tyrell Ford and Tre Ford. Of course, Tre Ford was also the winner of the Hec Crighton Award for best player in USports Football. A great way to wrap up our season.  Stay tuned into 2022 as we will have episodes to update you on Recruiting, Training, offseason practices and much more! GO WARRIORS GO

Wrap up our 2021 season with us as host Luke Balch sits down with Head Coach, Manager of Football Operations & Offensive Coordinator Chris Bertoia as they discuss the tough loss down in London, reflect on the season that was, and discuss what is ahead for the 2021-2022 offseason. Thank you for the support of Warriors Football! We appreciate you who listen, watch our games, and/or just cheer go warriors go! GOBLACKGOGOLD

We wrap up the regular season discussing another huge win over Laurier this year, taking the Battle of Waterloo in a 2-0 series in 2021! Running back Nick Sua, Linebacker Michael Reid, & Special Teams Coordinator & Linebackers coach Brendan Conway join Lukey-Boy Balch to react to the big win, as well as the playoff matchup against Western this weekend. Join us in London or watch on oua.tv! GO WARRIORS GO

Host Luke Balch recaps the tough weekend had, and previews the exciting one ahead with Linebacker #6 Jack Hinsperger, Receiver #88 Justin Succar, & Assistant coach Benoit Drouin. We hope to see you all at Warrior Field Saturday at 1pm, where we take on Laurier for the 2nd time this season in a Win or go home scenario for the Warriors!

In our 6th episode of the season, we talk with 6th year players Greg Brand (#55 OL) & Devon Hinsperger (LB #47) about a tough loss to Guelph, how to build on it for the big game vs. Western this weekend, and about their feeling of their final year. Additionally, Defensive Line coach Rob McMurren joins host Luke Balch to discuss the D-Line play through this season. 2 Home Games remaining, Western this week and Laurier next week! Grab your tickets here: gowarriorsgo.ca/tickets or catch us live on oua.tv! GOBLACKGOGOLD

Coming off our Thanksgiving Bye Week, we give you a Recap of where the Warriors stand in the OUA "Wild" West, as well as chat with Alumnus Duncan Prange, who is also the President of our Alumni Council to discuss all things Warriors and what the Alumni council is all about. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, our players and coaches focus up on the big game against Guelph this Saturday, 6pm! Catch it live at oua.tv! #GOBLACKGOGOLD

In Episode 4 we look back on a tough loss at Mac; WR #2 Gordon Lam, #24 DB Andy Melo & Pass Game Coordinator Jon Behie reflect on lessons learned in the game, and how we take this loss and turn it into a learning experience & way to grow for our team. 2-1 at the halfway point, Bye Week to rest up, and ready to rock the 2nd half! GOBLACKGOGOLD