'cat Tales - Weber State Athletics

Do it All DJ leads the Wildcats in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Get to know Weber State star Dillon Jones in this latest Wildcat All In. Why he chose Weber State, how he excels at rebounding, memorable Wildcat wins, participating in Damian Lillard's summer camp, his favorite food, and much more.

It's the January 2023 Weber State Athletics radio show, hosted by Steve Klauke on 103.1 FM "The Wave". Steve is joined by Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton, new Wildcat football head coach Mickey Mental, men's basketball junior guard Steven Verplancken and women's basketball assistant coach Nate Levine.

The press conference with Mickey Mental named the 12th head football coach at Weber State on Dec. 21, 2022.

It's the December 2022 Weber State Athletics radio show, hosted by Steve Klauke on 103.1 FM "The Wave". Steve is joined by Weber State Athletic Director Tim Crompton, football radio analyst and former head coach and AD Jerry Graybeal, men's basketball radio analyst and former Big Sky MVP David Patten, and WSU women's basketball head coach Velaida Harris.

Weber State head coach Jay Hill is entering his ninth season as head coach of the Wildcat football team. Last season Hill became WSU’s all-time leader in coaching wins and this year he will coach his 100th game at Weber State and become the leader in games coached. In the latest ‘Cat Tales podcast with WSU Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua, coach Hill talks about preparing for the 2022 season. He talks about what was missing last season, his current Wildcat team, and how the offense will look different this season. Hill also discusses how he finds balance in life and coaching, his schedule of preparation for games during the season, what he did this summer, and what he loves about coaching college football.

Randy Rahe retired after 16 years as the head coach at Weber State. He is the Big Sky's all-time leader in victories with 316 wins and led the Wildcats to five Big Sky titles and three trips to the NCAA Tournament. He was also named Big Sky Coach of the Year four times. In this podcast with Paul Grua and Steve Klauke, Rahe reflects on his time at Weber State. Highlights include: * How he almost didn't apply for the WSU job * How he nearly lost Damian Lillard because of a headband * What he heard and focused on during games * Becoming consumed with the job and trying to find balance * Did he really not check on the conference standings? * Intentionally getting a technical foul * Memories of favorite games * Retirement plans and much more.

Eric Duft was introduced as the new head coach of the Weber State men's basketball team on May 19, 2022. Coach Duft spent 16 years as an assistant coach with the Wildcats before taking over as head coach.

Longtime Weber State men's basketball head coach Randy Rahe retired after 16 seasons as head coach on May 16, 2022. Rahe was the Big Sky Conference's all-time leader in wins with 316 wins. He led Weber State to five Big Sky titles and three trips to the NCAA Tournament. He coached 41 all-conference players and six Big Sky MVP's, including NBA superstar Damian Lillard. Rahe and his wife Laura spoke with the media following his retirement. Laura Rahe was a teacher as well as a Division I basketball referee for 30 years and is also retiring.

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.