'cat Tales - Weber State Athletics

Robb Alexander has been associated with Weber State Athletics for nearly 60 years, with many years spent as the public address announcer for Weber State men’s and women’s basketball games. As an Ogden native, Robb grew up going to Weber State games as a child and has been involved ever since. In the latest ‘Cat Tales' podcast, Robb talks with Paul Grua about his numerous memories of Weber State Athletics, including calling games for several sports and working at the university for many years. He also talks about memorable games he has been involved with and multiple favorite players and experiences. He has never missed a men’s basketball game at the Dee Events Center.

In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, former Wildcat men’s basketball standout Jerrick Harding joins Paul Grua to look back on his Wildcat career and his first season playing professionally in the Czech Republic. Harding finished his four-year career in 2020 as Weber State’s all-time leading scorer. He looks back on some memorable Wildcat moments, becoming the all-time leader, former teammates, living in Ogden, his first year professionally during the worldwide pandemic and much more.

In the June 2021 edition of Ask the AD, Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks with Paul Grua, Director of Athletic Communications, about the state of Wildcat Athletics. He looks back on making it through this last season and looks forward to the next year. Also discussed is the new Big Sky partnership with ESPN+.

It's the March 23, 2021, Weber State Athletcs radio show, hosted by Steve Klauke. Steve is joined by Wildcat football offensive coordinator Matt Hammer, volleyball head coach Jeremiah Larsen and women's cross country All-American Summer Allen.

The March 2, 2021, Weber State coaches radio show, hosted by Steve Klauke. Steve is joined by WSU men's basketball head coach Randy Rahe, head football coach Jay Hill, athletic director Tim Crompton and head softball coach Mary Kay Amicone.

The January Weber State Farr Better Radio Show, hosted by the voice of the Wildcats Steve Klauke. Hear from Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton, men's basketball head coach Randy Rahe, men's basketball senior forward Michal Kozak and volleyball head coach Jeremiah Larsen.

In the November 2020 edition of the Ask the AD, Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton offers an update on Wildcat Athletics. He discusses the current COVID-19 situation, including beginning the basketball season with no fans in attendance. He also talks about recently released schedules for WSU teams, beginning athletics competition this month and much more.

In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast as part of Homecoming Week, Steve Klauke and Paul Grua talk with former Wildcat All-American quarterback Cameron Higgins. Cameron looks back on his route being recruited to Weber State from Hawaii, winning the Big Sky title in 2008, playing for coach Ron McBride, his teammates, the recent success of the Wildcat program, what playing college football meant to him, what he’s doing now in Hawaii and much more.

Weber State football legend Jamie Martin joins Steve Klauke and Paul Grua for this Homecoming 'Cat Tales podcast. Martin looks back on his Hall of Fame career at Weber State, including winning the Walter Payton Trophy and becoming the first athlete in WSU history to have a jersey retired. He also talks about his 14-year career in the NFL, coaching high school football and his new adventures with his family in St. Louis. He also tells Wildcat nation of his love for Weber State, impressions of the WSU football program, memorabilia, love of attending games at Weber State and much more.

Big Sky Conference Commissioner Tom Wistrcill discusses the current state of athletics in the conference with Steve Klauke and Paul Grua.  Wistrcill discusses the process that led to the postponement of fall sports and what needs to happen for sports to return.  Other topics include: Dealing with COVID-19 in his own family  The importance of this time in college athletics The beginning of the pandemic at the Big Sky Tournament in March.  Plans for playing basketball and potential basketball scheduling.  How the fall sports can be played in the spring  What a spring football schedule could look like  Testing and other protocols necessary to play How rules from other states affect decisions   The role of the commissioner in the decision-making process Why the Big Sky appealed to him and much more.

In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, Steve Klauke and Paul Grua talk with Jerry Graybeal about his many years of experience at Weber State. Graybeal has over 40 years of experience as a player, coach and administrator in the Big Sky and more than 22 years at Weber State. Greybeal talks about: Growing up in Washington and playing college football Becoming a coach and many years coaching at Eastern Washington Becoming the head coach at Weber State His years spent as the athletic director at Weber State Hiring men’s basketball coach Randy Rahe The many facility upgrades at Weber State, including the Youngberg Center. Calling Wildcat games on the radio and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the ‘Cat Tales podcast for in-depth interviews around Weber State Athletics.

August Ask the AD with Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton. Joined by Steve Klauke and Paul Grua, Crompton discusses the news of the postponement of fall sports and its implications.

Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton is joined by the voice of the Wildcats Steve Klauke and Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua in the July 2020 Ask the AD. Crompton addresses the uncertainty surrounding college sports during the pandemic.

In this June 2020 Ask the AD, Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks about the state of Wildcat Athletics, including voluntary workouts, protocols in place for student-athletes, scheduling, fall sports, and much more, including some things to get to know him more.

In this 'Cat Tales podcast, the radio voice of the Wildcats Steve Klauke talks with Paul Grua. Klauke look back on the career of Jerry Sloan, talks about Michael Jordan and the Last Dance and the current state of sports. He also looks back on memorable games in his time at Weber State, preparing for game broadcasts, travels and food around the Big Sky and much more.

Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton talks about the current situation for Wildcat Athletics in the May 2020 Ask The AD. Crompton discusses when Wildcat athletics will start opening as well as scheduling plans and other adjustments for the fall seasons.

Legendary Weber State track and field coach Chick Hislop joins Paul Grua in the latest 'Cat Tales podcast. Coach Hislop looks back on the 50th anniversary of his first Big Sky Championship meet. He talks about that first meet and how a letter paved the way for him to become the coach at Weber State. He also talks about his 38 years as the head coach at Weber State where he won 21 Big Sky titles and coached numerous All-Americans.

In the latest Weber State 'Cat Tales podcast, new WSU Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator and member of the Wildcat Hall of Fame Meagan Thunell talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Topics include: How the Weber State administration is trying to help student-athletes and coaches during the pandemic. Ways WSU is communicating with athletes and coaches Trying to honor the student-athletes this season Transitioning from coaching to administration The role of an SWA Growing up playing soccer and coming to Weber State Her Hall of Fame soccer career Teaching high school How she got into coaching Earning multiple master’s degrees Why she loves Weber State and much more.

In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, WSU Director of Golf and men’s head coach Scott Erling talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua about how his team has been affected this season. Erling also talks about: * How the golf world has reacted and how golf is affected * Growing up golfing in southwestern Idaho * Golfing in college * Becoming a club and teaching professional * Coming to Weber State as a golf coach * Coaching golf * His memories of longtime WSU golf coach Jeff Smith * The frustration of the game of golf * How golf has changed over the years and much more.

In the latest Weber State ‘Cat Tales podcast, WSU men’s track and field head coach and former Wildcat runner Corbin Talley talks with Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua. Talley discusses the sudden cancelation of spring sports and how it’s affected the Wildcats. Other topics include: A look back at last season’s cross country team Trey Deveraux qualifying for the NCAA Indoor Championships Mentality of runners Running at Weber State and for coach Chick Hislop Becoming a coach and coaching for many years in high school Transitioning to Weber State His own running career Running the Grand Canyon and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the ‘Cat Tales podcast for in-depth interviews around Weber State Athletics.