View From The West

Friday Night Lights, Camera, Action! Behind the scenes stories from QC Fridays

Get behind the scenes stories about Friday Night football coverage in the Quad Cities from the personalities that defined the broadcast. Greg gets the band back together with his former co-workers Dan Pearson, Brian Stocking, Matt Randazzo ,Kory Kuffler and Nick Bull. They swap stories and plenty of laughs about what it's like to cover High School football on a Friday night.

Coaching Conversations: Mike LeMay, Newman Central Catholic

Greg and Mitch update a few coaching changes, before diving into another installment of our "Coaching Conversations", this week with Sterling Newman Central Catholic Head Coach, Mike LeMay. Mitch goes 1-on-1 to reminisce about their glory days as rivals in the Big Rivers, the influences that shape him as a coach and his coaching tenure at Newman and what he's excited about moving forward.

Coaching Conversations: Toby Vallas, Farmington Farmers

Greg and Mitch talk with Farmington Head Coach, Toby Vallas. Look back at a memorable 2024 season, building a program, where it all started at Knoxville and what he's learned along the way. Plus, a great story about Fulton Head Coach Patrick Lower that you MUST HEAR!

Conversation w/ Aaron Frey: Sports Journalist, turned IHSA Referee

Greg talks to Aaron Frey, an IHSA Official after a career in Sports Journalism. Hear about what he loved about covering local HS football, and what he's learned about IHSA officiating.

Coaching Conversations: Tom Jobst

Greg talks with Illinois HS Coaching Hall of Famer Tom Jobst about his career in coaching. They discuss his early days in New Berlin and Morrison, his stop at Ottawa High School. They get into what led him back to coaching Marquette, and one of the greatest turn around stories in the state of Illinois.

What's New for 2025?

Greg and Mitch are back discussing changes coming to IHSA Football in 2025. They're talking changes to waiver process and succes formula, plus new faces in new places.

Fantasy Draft '24: Who Drafts the Best Team?!?

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier and Ty Taylor to draft up fantasy teams consisting of the best players from the VFTW coverage area! Who can compile the best team? Listen to decide for yourself, and vote on X!

Best in the West Awards '24

Roll out the red carpet, it's awards show time! The 5th Annual "Best in the West" Awards are here! We're awarding the best games, teams, coaches and players from our area in the 2024 football season!

State Championship Recap, and Public vs. Private debate

Greg and Mitch recap their day covering the State Championship games, 1A-4A. Plus, they breakdown the 5A-8A games from Saturday. They also get into the hot button issue... Public vs. Private. What's the issue, how can it be fixed and where does the conversation go from here?

Coaching Conversations 2A: Josh Jostes, Maroa-Forsyth & CJ Cesario, Chicago Christian

Greg and Mitch are joined by Head Coaches, Josh Jostes from Maroa-Forsyth and CJ Cesario from Chicago Christian to discuss their season and preparing for the Class 2A State Championship.