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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.

Coaching Conversations 1A: Ric Arand, Lena-Winslow & Austin Frazier, Althoff Catholic

Greg and Mitch sit down with Head Coaches Ric Arand from Lena-Winslow & Austin Frazier from Althoff Catholic to get their thoughts and insights on the season and preparing for the Class 1A State Championship.

NEXT STOP, NORMAL! State Championship Previews & I8FA Recap

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier from NIUC Football to break down Amboy's win over Milledgeville. We go in-depth on the IHSA Class 1A State Championship match-up between Lena Winslow and Belleville Althoff. Plus, we give our thoughts on 2A-8A. 

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Semifinals

Greg and Mitch recap the quarterfinals, plus all we have to look forward to in the IHSA State Semifinals. Plus, they bring in Kyle Kampmier from NUIC Football to break down the 1A match-up!

I8FA State Championship Preview

It's Milledgeville vs. Amboy-LaMoille-Ohio for the I8FA State Championship! These programs come in with different playoff experience, but equally as talented and ready to make a statement in Monmouth!