View From The West

Big Northern Conference Season Preview

For the first time in the history of View From the West, Greg and Mitch dive into the Big Northern Conference. They're joined by VFTW Conference Insider, Tanner Wilhelm to talk about the BNC teams that are poised for success, key players to watch and the exciting matchups that will define the season. A comprehensive look at the teams and traditions that make the Big Northern Conference a must-follow this year!

Three Rivers Athletic Conference Season Preview

Greg Armstrong is joined by Ty Taylor from WRMJ to preview the TRAC in 2025.

Lincoln Land Conference Season Preview

Greg and Mitch are back to preview the Lincoln Land Conference. Both sides of the conference facing some unknowns, and we're breaking down who has the potential to rise to the top.

NUIC & I8FA Season Preview

Mitch Stoermer is joined by Kyle Kampmier from NUIC Football to talk about what to expect from the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference 11-man football, as well as I8FA football from around our area.

Welcome Back!

We're Back! Greg and Mitch look ahead to what we can expect in 2025, as well as teams and games that stand out.

Coaching Conversations: Patrick Lower, Fulton Steamers

Mitch talks with Fulton Steamers Head Coach, Pat Lower about building his coaching career in Fulton, working w/ the IHSA Advisory Committee and settle once and for all, who threw Toby Vallas' shoe back in 1993?!

Coaching Conversations: Jeremy Adolphson, Monmouth-Roseville

Greg sits down 1-on-1 with the Head Coach of the Monmouth Roseville Titans to talk about his footballl career. The ups and downs in his coaching career, plus great stories from his playing days as an Aledo Green Dragon. Did he witness see who threw Toby Vallas' shoe?!

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!