Bearcat Rewind
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Bearcat Rewind looks back at great teams from Northwest Missouri State University's past, and iconic games that put the Bearcats on the map.
Episodes
- Ben Haug, Wayne Cavadi | Central Region Preview
Northwest Missouri State's run through the NCAA Central Region Tournament begins Thursday in Pittsburg, KS against Augustana. Senior pitcher Ben Haug will play a big role in guiding the Bearcats this weekend. The Marshall, MO native is our…
- John McMenamin
As Northwest Missouri State wraps spring ball and gets ready for its annual Green & White scrimmage on Mel Tjeerdsma Field, head coach John McMenamin sat down with John Coffey to highlight the off-season work, position battles, and what he…
- Janet Clark Moody
This week's podcast features former Bearcat great Janet Clark Moody. Janet came to Northwest Missouri State from St. Joseph Lafayette in the late 1980s. Her daughter Ella followed in her mother's footsteps, and now Janet's preparing for El…
- Kennedi Cline
Despite multiple knee injuries and six surgeries after her freshman season, Kennedi Cline has never backed down. Now the sophomore sprinter is gearing up for the indoor track & field postseason with a return trip to the NCAA National Champ…
- Naomi Tellez
As one of the northern most schools in the MIAA, an early February start to the spring sports season can cause havoc with outdoor practice and non-conference schedule, but that's not affecting head coach Naomi Tellez and the Bearcats. Tell…
- Tony Jandron
Fresh off a winning season under first-year head coach Tony Jandron, Northwest Missouri State heads south to open the 2026 campaign. Jandron joins us on the podcast discussing a process-oriented mentality, a homefield advantage after a 14-…
- Tucker Franklin
Tucker Franklin used a strong work ethic and experience as a sports media major at Northwest Missouri State to become a budding star at KC Sports Network. Franklin's covered the Royals, Chiefs, multiple Super Bowls, Super Bowl parades, the…
- Reba Korthanke Dyche
Reba Korthanke Dyche put herself in the Northwest Missouri State soccer record books with the program's first goal and first hat trick during the inaugural season in 1999. She later transitioned from teacher to entreprenuer and works with…
- Mark Rosewell
Northwest Missouri State's Mark Rosewell will be among the 2025 class of inductees into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame this Sunday in Kansas City. Rosewell has spent 42 of his 44 year coaching career in Maryville with an astounding 1,290…
- Wick Cunningham
Northwest Missouri State cross country's fall season is drawing to a close, but not without some fireworks. The Bearcat men's team won the MIAA meet for a second straight season, then claimed the region title. The women's team is also on t…
- Matt Keeley
As year two as the head men's basketball coach at Northwest Missouri State is about to get underway, Matt Keeley sat down with us to highlight the growth in returners and leaders Jack Ratigan and Trey Moala, the new pieces joining the Bear…
- Austin Meyer
Northwest Missouri State head women's basketball coach Austin Meyer sits down with us ahead of his eighth season-opener as the leader of the program. Meyer's guided the Bearcats to a .500 or better record four seasons in a row, the longest…
- Jim Svoboda
Former Northwest Missouri State offensive coordinator and Central Missouri head coach Jim Svoboda joins the podcast as the two longtime MIAA rivals get set to clash on the field this Saturday. Both head coaches in the current matchup of Be…
- Wayne Cavadi, NCAA D2 Sports Writer
NCAA Division 2 sports writer Wayne Cavadi returns to the podcast ahead of Saturday's matchup in Maryville pitting Northwest against Central Oklahoma. Cavadi breaks down the early successes he's seen from the Bearcats in year one under Joh…
- Lily Ellis
Record-setting goalkeeper Lily Ellis took a unique route to Northwest Missouri State University, but it's one she wouldn't change. Ellis discusses the outlook for the 2025 season with the MIAA portion of the schedule still ahead, the menta…
- Seth Wand
The highest NFL Draft Pick in Northwest Missouri State history Seth Wand joins the podcast this week. He recalls some stories from his playing days, while also sharing stories about his kids playing sports at Northwest, and former tea…
- Jacob Vollstedt
All-America linebacker Jacob Vollstedt will be enshrined in the M-Club Hall of Fame later this fall. The Iowa City native talks with us about the work he put in to earn more playing time as a redshirt freshman in 2013, the all-time great N…
- Collin Prosser
Northwest Missouri State offensive coordinator Collin Prosser sits down to discuss the upcoming season, facing one of his old teams in the opener, and the coaching staff John McMenamin built when he took the head coaching job in Maryville.…
- Nick Sepulveda
Northwest Missouri State assistant volleyball coach Nick Sepulveda joins Bearcat Rewind to discuss his career on the court, what led him to coaching, and replacing seven seniors from the 2024 team. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda R…
- Kaylie Rock
One of the best to ever suit up for Northwest Missouri State soccer joins the podcast this week. Kaylie Rock graduated as a three-time First Team All-MIAA selection, and helped the Bearcats win 40 matches during her four years on campus. S…
- 2025 MIAA Football Media Day
The football season unofficially got underway Monday in Emporia, KS with MIAA Media Day. Northwest Missouri State's representatives included head coach John McMenamin, quarterback Chris Ruhnke, wide receiver Luke Mathews, linebacker Carter…
- Mel Tjeerdsma
Hall of fame head football coach Mel Tjeerdsma joins the podcast this week. Coach T gives an update on his health, discusses what he's seeing in Northwest football already under John McMenamin, and takes us through some memories from when…
- Andy Peterson
Dr. Andy Peterson, Northwest's director of athletics, sits down with us to discuss updates around campus, the upcoming Bearcat Coaches Caravan, his takeaways from the spring sports season, and more. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Cl…
- Amy Woerth
Northwest Missouri State head volleyball coach Amy Woerth highlights the opportunity to represent the United States and coach student-athletes from all over the country, including Bearcats Kasidy Mohwinkle and Ella Caffery, during the USA…
- Aaron Becker
Former Bearcat All-American Aaron Becker is our guest on this week's podcast discussing the start of the Bearcat Former Players Association, the outreach it provides for former players, and the way it will benefit current Northwest footbal…
- Grant Bradley
Northwest Missouri State senior Grant Bradley will compete at the NCAA Division 2 Outdoor Track & Field Championships back home in Colorado next week. Bradley discusses running at altitude, his work with Coach Cunningham that kept him heal…
- Jacob Selock
Northwest Missouri State third baseman Jacob Selock sits down to with us to discuss the Bearcats' push to the MIAA Tournament this weekend, the team embracing a new coaching staff, and a career-year in his final Spring wearing the green an…
- Lathan Croy
Lathan Croy, Northwest Missouri State's first-year head golf coach, joins the podcast as the Bearcats embark on the NCAA Central Region Tournament for the first time as a team. Croy walks us through the strong finish to the MIAA Tournament…
- Alva Norberg
Northwest Missouri State junior Alva Norberg joins the podcast fresh off a win over Missouri Western that clinched the program's 14th MIAA title. Bearcat women's tennis has overcome season-ending injuries and a tough schedule to reach the…
- John McMenamin
Northwest Missouri State head football coach John McMenamin joins us to discuss spring ball and this weekend's spring game, gelling with his new team and coaching staff, and launcing the Bearcat Former Players Association. Bearcat R…
- Theo Bartolomeo
Northwest Missouri State assistant baseball coach Theo Bartolomeo is this week's guest on Bearcat Rewind. Bartolomeo discusses the buy-in from the team in the off-season, the success on their home diamond, his roots at Central Michigan wit…
- Chad Bostwick
Northwest Missouri State defensive coordinator Chad Bostwick is this week's guest discussing the opening of spring practice, an off-season that included changes to the coaching staff, and the Bearcat defense keeping its run-stopping identi…
- John McMenamin Introductory News Conference
John McMenamin was officially introduced as the 21st head football coach at Northwest Missouri State University on Thursday, December 12 at a media conference. University president Dr. Lance Tatum and athletic director Dr. Andy Peterson sp…
- John McMenamin
New Northwest Missouri State head football coach John McMenamin joined the podcast discussing his background, his philosophy as an offensive coach, keeping the Bearcat defense elite, and his first head coaching job at Wayne State during th…
- Abby Brunssen
Two-time First Team All-MIAA selection Abby Brunssen joins the podcast as the 2024 season comes to a close. Brunssen discusses her growth under head coach Amy Woerth, becoming a leader at Northwest, the recruiting process that brought her…
- Andy Peterson
Northwest Missouri State AD Dr. Andy Peterson joins the podcast to discuss the decision to move on from head coach Rich Wright, and what he will be looking for in the next Bearcat head football coach. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by C…
- Daryle Tucker
Northwest Missouri State women's basketball assistant coach Daryle Tucker sat down with the podcast to discuss his first few months on staff, working with Austin Meyer, and his previous experiences playing and coaching collegiate basketbal…
- Mike Racy, MIAA Commissioner
MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy joins the podcast the strength of the conference across fall sports, the potential for changes to the NCAA Division 2 Football Playoffs, the 2026 NCAA Fall Festival coming to Kansas City, and conference expansio…
- 2024 MIAA Basketball Media Day
Northwest Missouri State women's and men's basketball coaches and players made the trip to Kansas City for MIAA Media Day October 8 to preview the 2024-25 season. The Bearcat women were picked to finish third in the coaches and media prese…
- Amy Woerth
The Northwest Missouri State volleyball all-time wins leader Amy Woerth joins the podcast one week before practice for the 2024 season begins. Woerth talks with us about the leadership from a large senior class, the addition of new assista…
- Christy Tapps
Northwest Missouri State's new head athletic trainer Christy Tapps joins the podcast as the fall sports season is about to get underway. Tapps discusses her new role, the great tradition in Northwest sports medicine, working with student-a…
- Austin Meyer
Austin Meyer enters season seven as the head women's basketball coach at Northwest Missouri State University fresh off a 23-win campaign and NCAA Tournament appearance. Meyer joins the Bearcat Rewind podcast discussing his growth as…
- Rich Wright
Northwest Missouri State head football coach Rich Wright joins the podcast talking conference realignment, the schedule opening up for non-conference competition, the transfer portal, and more. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda…
- Andy Peterson
Northwest Missouri State AD Andy Peterson sits down with us on the podcast to discuss hiring a men's basketball and baseball head coach this spring, what he looks for in head coaches, the changes around the department, and more. Bear…
- Tony Jandron
Tony Jandron was named the 10th head baseball coach at Northwest Missouri State. Jandron brings in coaching experience from stops including Illinois State, Central Michigan and Northwood University. Jandron joins the podcast to discuss his…
- Jadyn Streigle
Northwest softball's Jadyn Streigle joins the podcast after the Bearcats wrapped up the 2024 season with a 28-25 record and a trip to the MIAA Tournament for the first time since 2018. Streigle's 2.20 ERA is the best by a Northwest st…
- Matt Keeley Introductory News Conference
The 21st head coach in Northwest Missouri State men's basketball history, Matt Keeley, was officially introduced to fans and media at a news conference Wednesday morning. Northwest president Dr. Lance Tatum, athletic director Andy Peterson…
- Matt Keeley
Fresh off the announcement of his hiring over the weekend, Northwest Missouri State head men's basketball coach Matt Keeley joins the podcast to discuss the opportunity, what made Northwest the right fit, and his background as a native of…
- Darin Loe
After 25 years leading Northwest baseball, head coach Darin Loe announced that he will retire at the end of the season. Loe is the program's all-time wins leader with 586, and earned 742 total victories including previous stops at Missouri…
- Zach Schneider
Former Northwest Missouri State men's basketball associate head coach Zach Schneider returns to the podcast to discuss his post-coaching career, the current Bearcat team, Ben McCollum, and much more. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Cl…