View From The West
Talking Illinois high school football from western side of the state. We’re focused on the Western Big 6, Three Rivers, Lincolnland, Northwest Upstate Illini Conference and 8-Man Football.
Episodes
6 days ago
Coaching Conversations: Tom Jobst
6 days ago
6 days ago
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.
Friday Mar 21, 2025
What's New for 2025?
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 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.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Fantasy Draft '24: Who Drafts the Best Team?!?
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
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!
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Best in the West Awards '24
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
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!
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
State Championship Recap, and Public vs. Private debate
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
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?
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Coaching Conversations 2A: Josh Jostes, Maroa-Forsyth & CJ Cesario, Chicago Christian
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
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.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Coaching Conversations 1A: Ric Arand, Lena-Winslow & Austin Frazier, Althoff Catholic
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
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.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
NEXT STOP, NORMAL! State Championship Previews & I8FA Recap
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
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.
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Semifinals
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
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!
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
I8FA State Championship Preview
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
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!