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Week 5: The Time Is Now

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Conference play is officially here for everyone! Greg and Mitch recap Week 4 and discuss some HUGE match-ups in Week 5! Who is feeling that sense of urgency? The time is NOW!

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Week 4: Day Late but Clock Said :01

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch survived another long, wild weather night in Week 3. We saw several upsets, close finishes and the "Game of the Century"?!

What does it all mean heading into Week 4? Can Sterling deliver once again? Princeton and Monmouth Roseville renew their TRAC Mississippi rivalry, battle of LLC unbeatens between Stark County and Macomb, Galena takes their undefeated record to Lena-Winslow, plus the Battle for the Blacktop between Polo and Milledgeville.

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Week 3: Business is Picking Up!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are back again to figure out what we know heading into Week 3. Several conferences are starting division play, including marquee match-up's in the WB6, BNC and 8-Man Football.

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Week 2: What Did We Learn?

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are back to talk about an interesting Week 1. We saw weather delays all over the area, games coming down to the final seconds and what it all means moving forward.

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Week 1: Flip the Coin & Kick It Off!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

High School football is back! Greg and Mitch preview the Week 1 showdowns and conference cross-over games that define our area. Moline hosting Rochester takes center stage in the Quad Cities, plus Stockton traveling to El Paso-Gridley in a battle of two of the best small school teams in the state. Lena-Winslow hosting a unique match-up with Benet Academy out of the Chicago Catholic League.

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Western Big 6 Season Preview 2026

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Matt Randazzo to break down everything you need to know about the Western Big 6.

Just how good is Moline? Will they run away with the conference? Can Geneseo, Sterling, Quincy or UT challenge for the top spot? Galesburg and Rock Island both eager to prove people wrong.

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TRAC Season Preview 2026

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:18:19 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Ty Taylor from WRMJ to break down everything you need to know about the Three Rivers Athletic Conference.

Once again, the Rock Division seems wide open. In the Mississippi, will it be Monmouth-Roseville, Princeton or a surprise favorite?

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Big Northern Conference Season Preview 2026

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Greg is joined by our Big Northern Conference Insider, Tanner Wilhelm to preview the BNC heading into 2026. Can Byron hold the conference crown? Can Dixon make a move under first year Head Coach Brad Winterland? Plus, which team can surprise people in 2026?

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Lincoln Land Conference Season Preview 2026

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch talk all things Lincoln Land Conference heading into 2026! The new conference alignments provide a different look for every team. Who will find themselves as conference champion?

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NUIC and I8FA Season Preview 2026

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:05:14 GMT

Greg is joined by Kyle Kampmier from NUIC Football to kickoff our conference previews with the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference, as well as I8FA football from around our area. Le-Win will look a little different as they defend their 1A State Championship. Can Stockton defend their NUIC Regular Season crown? Who else can make the move up the standings? In the I8FA, Polo looks to remain strong, West Central, Galva and Ridgewood are eyeing a division title, and can anyone stop Amboy?

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Things We Love About HS Football!

Greg Armstrong — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:27:39 GMT

Greg and Mitch are back to kick off their 2026 football season with a little bit of fun! They draft up a list of the best things about high school football. From traditions, to trophies, the sunsets on Fridays and the perfection of Saturdays in November! It's all there!

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Coaching Conversations: Brad Winterland, Dixon

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:45:00 GMT

In this episode, we sit down with Dixon Head Coach Brad Winterland as he prepares for his first season leading the Dukes.

Coach Winterland talks about stepping into the role after six years as an assistant, the continuity that has helped Dixon sustain its success, and the details it will take to keep the program competing in the tough Big Northern Conference. We also dive into his playing days at Stillman Valley under Coach Lalor, where he won two State Championships and how those lessons continue to shape his coaching approach today.

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Coaching Conversations: Jade Noard, Stark County

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:32:41 GMT

Greg sits down with Stark County Head Coach, Jade Noard. They talk about his family coaching history and the program he's helped build over his 20+ years at Stark County.

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Conversation with the Considine's

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch sit down with Sean and Caden Considine. They talk about Caden's journey to Illinois, break down an all-time classic State Championship game, plus look back at Sean's football career from Byron to Iowa and into the NFL.

Coaching Conversations: John and Pat Elder

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:04:21 GMT

Coaching Conversation with the Elder family.

John Elder, is the legendary head coach of the Alexis Cardinals. His son Pat, has built a remarkable career of his own with stops at Sherrard, Richmond-Burton, Ridgewood and now Bureau Valley. It's a great conversation talking football, family and how it all blends together into two amazing careers.

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Coaching Conversations: Anthony Roome, Rock Island

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Back for another Coaching Conversation with new Rock Island Head Coach, Anthony Roome. Greg and Mitch talk to him about his WB6 experience and motivation to rejuvenate the Rocks.

We're back! Meet New Coaches at Orion & Sherrard

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 26 May 2026 03:38:45 GMT

View From The West is back for 2026! Greg and Mitch break down the new season, plus they talk to Orion's new head coach Matt McClean and Sherrard's new Head Coach Zach Weigel.

Lincoln Land Conference Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:15:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are back previewing the Lincolnland Conference. Full breakdown of both the Large School Division and Small School Division. Teams to watch and players to know heading into 2024. “View From The West” merch is NOW AVAILABLE! T-Shirts and Hoodies ready to order. Find your favorite slogan or support your team! SHOP NOW: https://vftwpodcast24.itemorder.com

It’s Game Week! Plus, best team traditions!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:45:00 GMT

It's Game Week! Greg and Mitch dive into Week 1! The match-up's to watch and the games that could have conference and postseason implications right out of the gate. Plus, they discuss the great team traditions that make our local area unique.

Western Big 6 Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

It's no mystery that Quincy will once again be a force to reckon with in the Western Big 6. But, who will be the biggest threat to knock off the defending champs? Several names to watch for, surrounded by plenty of unknowns eager to make their mark.

Greg is joined by Matt Schuckman from Muddy River Sports, along the the crew from WQAD, Matt Randazzo, Kory Kuffler and Brian Stocking to talk all things Western Big 6!

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INSTANT REAX: District Football Vote Fails

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:46:44 GMT

Greg and Mitch jump in to talk about the IHSA District Football Proposal that failed to pass and look ahead at what's next.

Best in the West Awards ’23

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:36:46 GMT

Roll out the red carpet, it's awards show time! The 4th Annual "Best in the West" Awards are here! We're awarding the best games, teams, coaches and players from our area in the 2023 football season!

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Second Round

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:56:15 GMT

Greg and Mitch are back to deep dive IHSA Second Round match-up's from the western side of the state. Plus, previewing the I8FA quarterfinals

INSTANT REAX: First Round

Greg Armstrong — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 06:08:14 GMT

Greg and Mitch jump into the results from around the area, and how they effect the brackets.

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: First Round

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:25:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch spare no detail in this MEGA EPISODE! Over two hours of IHSA Playoff Football talk, featuring every team from our coverage area and the info you need on their First Round opponent. PODCAST TIME STAMPS 7A: 14:40 5A: 22:50 4A: 34:28 3A: 51:10 2A: 1:09:09 1A: 1:33:50 I8FA: 2:07:15

INSTANT REAX: Week 9! Preview to the Playoff Preview

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 05:48:46 GMT

INSTANT REAX: Week 8- Schuck on the Pod!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 06:08:33 GMT

Matt Schuckman joins Greg and Mitch to breakdown Quincy's WB6 title clinching win over Geneseo. Plus, we go conference by conference reacting to results and what it means for the playoff push.

Week 8: Every Game Means Something!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:44:46 GMT

Week 7: The Home Stretch!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:30:00 GMT

Forget the Chicago Bears, Greg and Mitch are talking about football you actually want to hear about!

Week 3: Which teams can separate themselves?!?

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:45:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch breakdown Week 2 and look ahead to Week 3. Which teams can start to separate themselves near the top of their conference standings?

Welcome Back w/ special guest Edgy Tim

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:45:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are back! They breakdown the upcoming conference preview schedule, plus the teams that excite them heading into 2023. Plus, to help them kick off the season, they bring in special guest Edgy Tim. It's a great interview covering all things IHSA football! You won't want to miss it!

Future of the TRAC, introducing the LLC & more!

Greg Armstrong — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:45:00 GMT

Conference shuffling, schedule juggling and some exciting non-conference match-ups coming in 2023.

Semifinal Preview & 8-Man State Championship

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:05:00 GMT

Second Round Playoff Preview #IHSA

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:15:00 GMT

Greg is losing his voice, Mitch is singing a fight song, and they're both talking playoff match-ups heading onto the Second Round!

Week 8: Conference Titles & Must Win Games!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:55:00 GMT

Week 7: Studying the playoff path

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:45:00 GMT

Week 1 Breakdown & Week 2 Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:15:00 GMT

Football season starts with a bang! Losing streaks snapped, top ranked showdown and impact wins in every conference. Greg and Mitch are talking about all of it!

NUIC & 8-Man Preview

Greg Armstrong — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:45:00 GMT

Greg and Kyle break down the NUIC and 8-man teams heading into 2022.

VFTW Fantasy Football Draft!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:18:47 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kory Kuffler from WQAD and Kyle Kampmier from NUICFootball.com to draft up the best teams of players from the WB6, TRAC, LTC and NUIC.

Stay tuned...next week we'll be handing out our end of the season awards.

Lena-Winslow STATE CHAMPS!! Talking 1A title game, breaking down Cary-Grove‘s epic win & more!

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 04:51:48 GMT

Greg and Mitch break down Lena-Winslow's state championship win over Carrollton. They claim back-to-back state championships and their 5th state title in 11 seasons!

We're breaking down the Panthers victory, the dynasty they've built, Marey Roby's impact and all of the parts that contributed to another championship season for Le-Win.

We're also recapping a wild finish by Cary Grove to cap off an impressive upset in Class 6A. As well as discussing all of the title games from a great state championship weekend.

Week 8 Breakdown & Week 9 Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:09:25 GMT

We're recapping "Conference Championship" games from the WB6, TRAC and LTC. We're also talking NUIC and discussing the playoff projections for some of the best small school teams in the state!

And, this Saturday (Oct 23) at 7 p.m. head to youtube.com/NUICFootball for a LIVE Playoff Pairings Show! We'll be giving our bracket breakdown & discussion on the #IHSA Playoffs!

Week 4 Breakdown & Week 5 Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:44:13 GMT

Moline makes the statement of all statements, knocking off rival Rock Island 63-0. Quincy surprises UT and Galesburg grabs a win. The Western Big 6 race is must watch from here on out.

Princeton and Kewanee both roll into rivalry week at 4-0, Erie-Prophetstown outscores Rockridge for an impressive win, Monmouth-Roseville is now winners of 3 straight and St. Bede knocks off Newman for the first time in a long time.

A-Town and Knoxville look right at home in the LTC, but what will Annawan-Wethersfield have to say about that?

Le-Win & Du-Pec continue to impress, but plenty of great football being played in the NUIC.

Western Big 6 Season Preview w/ Matt Randazzo

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:33:55 GMT

Western Big 6 is as wide open as ever heading into the fall 2021 season. Greg Armstrong and Matt Randazzo from WQAD-TV breakdown the upcoming WB6 season. Who takes the conference crown?!?

Ep 15: United Township, 1-on-1 w/ Nick Welch

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 12 May 2021 19:10:49 GMT

It's a can't miss 1-on-1 interview with United Township Head Coach Nick Welch. We talk about everything that went into the turnaround season for the Panthers. Changing the culture, preparing during COVID, making the most of the spring season and breaking down all of the signature moments that made this spring memorable in East Moline!

Ep 14: BEST in the WEST! Spring '21 Award Winners

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 04 May 2021 14:02:47 GMT

Greg and Mitch breakdown & choose their "Best in the West" Awards from the Spring '21 football season. Surprise team, best team, best player, best game and the best career!

Ep. 7: Rock Island Rocks, 1-on-1 with Ben Hammer!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 02:08:33 GMT

As teams around the state prepare to kickoff the #IHSA Spring 2021 season, we go 1-on-1 with Rock Island Rocks Head Coach Ben Hammer. We discuss the upcoming season, expectations in the Western Big 6, breakdown what it takes to game plan each week, starting the season against your biggest rival and much more! 📺SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTfQwXEaoAU4q1_-URkIcAQ

Ep. 3: Annawan-Wethersfield Titans w/ Logan Willits

Greg Armstrong — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:15:45 GMT

Great 1-on-1 conversation with Annawan-Wethersfield Head Coach, Logan Willits. We're talking about expectations for this spring, Coltin Quagliano and returning Titan talent, the influence of his Head Coach Cully Welter and all kinds of great small school football banter! Listen and enjoy!

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Ep. 2: TRAC'cast! Princeton Tigers & Morrison Mustangs

Greg Armstrong — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:05:35 GMT

Welcome to the TRAC'cast! 1-on-1 interviews with both head coaches from the Three Rivers divisional champs. We talk to Princeton Head Coach, Ryan Pearson. Back-to-back TRAC Mississippi champs & semifinalist in 2019. Then we're talking to Morrison Head Coach, Ryan Oetting. The Mustangs were one of the best rebuild stories in the state!

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1-on-1 w/ IHSA Board President, Katy Hasson

Greg Armstrong — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:40:00 GMT

Greg Armstrong talks with IHSA Board of Directors President, Katy Hasson about the most recent board discussions involving IHSA Football.

What happened to the 1-32 seeding for classes 1A-6A, and will we see it approved again soon? Where will the State Championship football games be held starting in 2023 and beyond? What is the latest on 8-man football becoming a recognized IHSA sport.

Week 3: Conference play hits full stride!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:15:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch breakdown the week that was, and look ahead to Week 3! Everyone moves into their full slate of conference football. It's time to learn who's who, and what teams will be contenders for a conference crown!

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Quarterfinals & 8-Man Semifinal Preview

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:48:57 GMT

Greg and Mitch look back at the Second Round, and focus on huge match-up's come Quarterfinal and 8-Man Semifinal Saturday

IHSA State Championship Recap & Public vs. Private Debate

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:45:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch breakdown the results from all 8 IHSA State Championships over the weekend. Plus, they get into the topic that gets everyone talking around the state this time of year. Public vs. Private. Boundary vs. Non-Boundry. Whatever you call it, Greg and Mitch weigh in with their thoughts.

INSTANT REAX: Class 1A State Championship

Greg Armstrong — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:06:39 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier from NUIC Football and Logan Walters from WIVC Football to discuss and break down the Camp Point Central State Championship win over Lena-Winslow

#UniView State Championship Uniform Preview 2023

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:01:00 GMT

"Look good, play good!" Uniform enthusiasts, Greg and Mitch sit down to deep dive the IHSA State Championship match-up's solely based on the aesthetics! They discuss and debate everything you need to know about the jerseys, helmets, pants and more! They each pick their winners solely based on the most important factor...THE LOOK!

Western Big 6 Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:30:00 GMT

Greg is joined by the WQAD crew and Matt Schuckman from Muddy River Sports in Quincy to talk about what we can expect in the Western Big 6 this season.

INSTANT REAX: WEEK 9! The gang’s all here!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 07:29:57 GMT

Greg, Mitch, Matt Randazzo, Kory Kuffler, Brian Stocking and Camille Gear all dive into the results from Week 9 and the playoff projections!

INSTANT REAX: WEEK 6 w/ special guests!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:09:25 GMT

It's the Instant Reax podcast... with a twist! Greg is joined by a couple special guests for the reactions and takeaways from Week 6!

Week 5 Breakdown & Week 6 Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:55:00 GMT

We had points, points, and some more points… so much offense!

Teams that scored upsets in Week 4, found themselves on the wrong side of Week 5 upsets, plus who are the front runners for VFTW Player of the Year?

Playoff Preview 2025

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:17:59 GMT

Greg and Mitch into the playoff field in 2025! Take an in-depth look at the teams and match-up's that impact our area! Who will advance to the Second Round, and who is poised for a run in November?

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Week 7: Gazing into the Crystal Ball

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are looking full forward on this weeks podcast! Gazing into their Crystal Ball, which teams are most likely to find the needed wins to qualify for the playoffs? They look into each conference to attempt to solve the playoff puzzle.

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NUIC & I8FA Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:08:07 GMT

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.

INSTANT REAX: First Round Playoffs

Greg Armstrong — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 05:32:15 GMT

Great episode, start to finish! Greg and Mitch are joined by Ty and Kyle, but also a very special guest, Dan Pearson!

We break down all you need to know from the First Round of both the IHSA and I8FA State Playoffs, plus a whole lot more! We deep dive some amazing stories that were influential to the creation of this podcast!

Week 8: Punching that Ticket!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:34:03 GMT

We're getting a little more clarity with every passing week. Is Quincy now the #1 team in Class 7A? Rockridge wins a huge rivalry matchup and Princeville wins undefeated showdown! Teams continue to punch there ticket into the IHSA Postseason and were here to talk about it!

INSTANT REAX: Week 7

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:01:15 GMT

Another great week of high school football! Rockridge wins the renewed rivalry over Mercer County, Princeville grabs the huge win over Stark County, Quincy continues to roll, plus several area teams officially punch their ticket to the postseason!

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IHSA Semifinals & I8FA State Championship Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:45:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch recap the thrilling wins and heartbreaking losses that made up the IHSA Quarterfinals. They also look ahead to semifinal match-up's around the state. Plus, we kick off this week's pod with a preview of the I8FA State Championship Game between Amboy & Ridgewood!

BONUS: Behind the Scenes on Friday Night

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:03:40 GMT

In this bonus episode, we take you behind the scenes on a Friday night!

Follow along on the journey that makes up a Friday night of covering high school football for WQAD The Score. From driving from game to game, shooting highlights, editing, getting them on the air and enjoying the debriefing after the show. It's all a part of the Friday night experience!

Week 7 Breakdown & Week 8 Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:18:56 GMT

We flip the script after an epic week in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference!

We lead the show with Kyle Kampmier from NUICFootball.com, Greg and Kyle give FULL COVERAGE to Du-Pec's win over Lena-Winslow and Fulton's win over Forreston. (00:00-41:00)

Mitch jumps in to talk Western Big 6, Three Rivers, and Lincoln Trial Conference. "Conference championship" games have emerged in all three conferences headed into Week 8.

Playoff implications around every corner, and we're talking about all of it!

Ep. 4: Moline Maroons & WB6 #UniView Power Rankings

Greg Armstrong — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:44:14 GMT

Great interview with Moline Maroons Head Coach Mike Morrissey. We talk Western Big 6 spring football, coaching with Kurt Warner, and would he be better off with a mustache?!

In the second half, Greg and Mitch Stoermer breakdown all the uniforms in the Western Big 6! They give their Top 3, as they start the #UniView Power Rankings!

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Ep. 11: Players, Stats & Stories from Week 4! PLUS, Week 5 Preview!

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:47:48 GMT

Greg and Mitch breakdown the players, stats and storylines that dominated Week 4 in #IHSA Spring Football and look ahead to Week 5.

Western Big 6 had provided storylines galore! Sterling wins WB6 showdown over Rocky, UT on a winning streak, Geneseo wins big and Moline gets their first victory!

Newman, Fulton, Princeton and Rockridge all remain undefeated in the TRAC. Annawan-Wethersfield with a big bounce back win and Aquin and Du-Pec continue to impress in the NUIC!

All that and much more!

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Week 9: Searching for 5 wins, LTC Championship & Playoff Projections

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:30:00 GMT

It's our LONGEST episode ever! Greg is joined by Matt Randazzo and Kory Kuffler, plus Kyle Kampmier from NUICFootball.com. So much to talk about heading into Week 9 and the playoffs!

Week 3 Breakdown & Week 4 Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:16:39 GMT

Greg Armstrong and Matt Randazzo are talking IHSA football on the western side of the state of Illinois.

Did we already see the "best game" of the Western Big 6 season?

Three Rivers is getting interesting!

Can anyone figure out the Lincoln Trail Conference?

NUIC race is coming into focus and 8-man teams from the northwest continue to impress.

Ep. 13: Week 6! Out with a BANG! 🔥

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:21:05 GMT

What a way to wrap up the Spring 2021 Football season in the #IHSA. Huge match-ups in every conference. Greg and Mitch breakdown and discuss all the stats and storylines to finish up a fun season of HS football.

INSTANT REAX: Week 3!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 06:09:50 GMT

Greg, Mitch and Kyle jump in to react to an interesting week around the area.

Best in the West Awards ’22

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:30:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch wrap up the 2022 football season with our 3rd Annual "Best in the West" Awards! Best game, team, coaches and players from our listening area! Who's collecting the hardware?

#IHSA PLAYOFF PREVIEW ‘21: From 7A to 8-man! FULL Bracket Breakdown

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:51:06 GMT

It's the most wonderful time of the year! From Class 7A down to 8-man football, we got you covered. Greg and Mitch are breaking down every matchup & analyzing the #IHSA playoff brackets.

For a recap of Week 9, check out our Instant Reax podcast from last week!

For more #IHSA football playoff coverage, watch NUIC Football's coverage from the Saturday night pairings. https://youtu.be/ZJEu-iufjFs

Lena-Winslow & Carrollton 1A Preview, 8-Man State Championship recap and #IHSA State 2A-8A Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:49:56 GMT

Greg and Mitch breakdown the Class 1A State Championship matchup between Lena-Winslow and Carrollton.

Plus, they recap a defensive showdown in the I8FA State Championship game between Polo and Orangeville.

They will also prepare you for a full weekend of #IHSA State Championship football with previews of every matchup, 1A-8A!

#IHSA Semifinal Preview, “Non-Boundried” school debate, plus 8-Man Title game

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:22:16 GMT

It's a full recap of all things playoff football. From 8-Man to 8A, we're talking about it! Greg and Mitch are talking about the 8-Man State Championship Game and Lena-Winslow advancing to the #IHSA State Semifinals. At 55:25, we're talking 3A football. The Princeton Tigers fell short to IC Catholic, but we're discussing what goes into a powerhouse program like IC Catholic running through the 3A playoffs.

#IHSA Second Round Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:13:19 GMT

Greg and Mitch breakdown the #IHSA State Football Playoffs for the teams in the northwestern side of the state. Who's moving on to Round 2, and how the #IHSA brackets look as we move deeper into the playoffs.

INSTANT REAX: WEEK 9! Chaos & Playoffs!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 06:35:47 GMT

WOW! What a week! First, Greg and Mitch react to a wild Week 9, followed by the usual WQAD crew breaking it down and how it impacts the playoff picture.

Join us LIVE tomorrow at 7pm at www.youtube.com/NUICFootball for our #IHSA Playoff Pairings show!

Lincoln Trail, Northwest Upstate Illini and 8-Man Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 21:39:04 GMT

Lincoln Trail Conference, Northwest Upstate Illini and 8-Man football conference previews! We're discussing EVERY team, impact players and the storylines you need to know heading into the Fall 2021 season.

Three River Athletic Conference Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 20:47:28 GMT

Full breakdown of every team in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference. Greg and Mitch are discussing the impact players and the storylines heading into the Fall 2021 season on the western side of IHSA football.

Big Northern Conference Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:10:00 GMT

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!

Week 2 Breakdown & Week 3 Preview

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:41:53 GMT

Greg and Mitch talk about the statement wins from Week 2 and the impact match-ups in Week 3.

ILLUSTRIOUS w/ Vincent Johnson

Greg Armstrong — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by photojournalist Vincent Johnson, the author of "Illustrious: The Best High School Basketball Gyms in Illinois". Discover the stories behind Illinois' most iconic high school basketball gyms. The history they hold, and the communities they unite. From architectural marvels to legendary teams, this episode is a celebration of tradition and passion in high school athletics.

INSTANT REAX: Week 2! Morrison wins instant classic, plus so much more!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 06:39:41 GMT

WOW! What a night! Morrison upsets Princeton in an instant classic! But that wasn't all. Stark County wins a thriller over Annawan-Wethersfield and so much more. We're reacting to all of it!

INSTANT REAX: Lena-Winslow STATE CHAMPS!

Greg Armstrong — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 20:15:31 GMT

Greg is joined by Kyle Kampmier from NUICFootball.com and his extraordinary intern (his dad) Rick Armstrong.

Get the breakdown and instant reaction on Lena-Winslow's 38-25 win over Carrollton. The Panthers are once again Class 1A State Champions.

Week 3 Breakdown & Week 4 Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:30:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are talking upsets, an instant classic from Week 3! Plus, looking ahead to Week 4! Rocky vs. Moline Week in the Western Big 6!

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INSTANT REAX: Week 8!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 05:51:35 GMT

Hold on! This episode gets wild! Greg and Mitch are talking Week 8 with the help of our friends from around the state! The WQAD crew jumps on, Kyle Kampmier talking NUIC football, plus Logan Swan in to talk Western Illinois Valley Conference. Lots of scores, lots of info and more than your fair share of nonsense.

Catching up w/ Kevin Hieronymous, plus "Things You Need To Know"

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:10:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch lay the foundation of the 2024 football season with the "Things You Need To Know". Plus, they chat with Kevin Hieronymous, Sports Reporter from the Bureau County Republican and Friday Night Drive.

INSTANT REAX: Week 6! Episode #100

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 06:41:04 GMT

We've hit a milestone! Episode #100! It's a full boat podcast! We're reacting to all the action from Week 6!

Western Big Six Conference Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:05:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Western Big Six Conference Insider, long time football coach, Denny Diericx. They give their insights on the conference along with team-by-team breakdown and predictions for 2025!

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Conversation w/ Aaron Frey: Sports Journalist, turned IHSA Referee

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:15:00 GMT

Greg talks to Aaron Frey, an IHSA Official after a career in Sports Journalism. Hear about what he loved about covering local HS football, and what he's learned about IHSA officiating.

Week 9: Who’s In, Who’s Out?!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:42:51 GMT

Week 5 Breakdown & Week 6 Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:08:02 GMT

Greg and Mitch breakdown everything from around the area in Week 5, and look ahead to what's next!

Week 6 Breakdown & Week 7 Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:40:48 GMT

We have teams securing their playoff spot with 6 wins, we have some teams becoming playoff eligible but all of those teams are still in pursuit of a conference crown.

Moline and Sterling are in the drivers seat of the WB6, unless Rock Island has something to say about it. They win a wild one in Galesburg.

Kewanee rallies to win, Princeton bounces back with a huge win and Mendota gets a linemen touchdown! Mon-Rose and Erie-P'Town win to reamain on top of their side of the division.

Knoxville looks impressive, A-Town gets the forfeit win but both now sit at 6-0. Mercer County continues to look good.

Lena-Winslow & Du-Pec are set to square off in the game we've been waiting for, and who has the edge in Fulton vs. Forreston?

Milledgeville knocks off Orangeville, and the northern half of 8-man continues to look dominant.

Week 2: Best Week of the Season!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:15:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch take a look back at a stormy, rainy Week 1, plus look ahead at maybe the best week of the season! Huge rivalry match-ups across all of our conferences!

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BONUS EPISODE: 1-on-1 w/ Head Coaches Ric Arand & Brad Dixon

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:50:31 GMT

Greg sits down 1-on-1 with the Head Coaches leading up to the IHSA Class 1A State Championship game. Get insights from Lena-Winslow Head Coach, Ric Arand and Camp Point Central Head Coach, Brad Dixon.

Week 9: Only the Beginning!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:03:00 GMT

The season moves fast, but this is only the beginning! Greg and Mitch are attacking the last week of the regular season with the same excitement as Week 1. The give the stats and stories from Week 8, and look ahead at Week 9. Plus, they look ahead at what it all means for the Playoff picture.

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NUIC & I8FA Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:05:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier from NUICFootball.com to talk about the best small school football in the Northwest Illinois area.

Is Amboy once again the team to beat in 8-man football? Can Lena-Winslow continue their NUIC dominance? Or, will a team like Du-Pec, Morrison, Fulton or Forreston be ready to make the leap to the top? We're breaking down every team and the players you need to know heading into 2024.

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Week 5: Time to make a run!

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:02:04 GMT

Greg and Mitch discuss Week 4, and look ahead to Week 5. Who's ready to make sense of it all...until next week, when we'll have to do it all again!

Week 6: Gazing into the Crystal Ball

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:04:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are predicting the future! They gaze into their "Crystal Ball" to see how the playoff outlook appears for teams around the western side of the state. Who can run the table? What 2 win team can make a strong push into the playoff picture? We're breaking it all down!

Week 4: Games of the Year?! Plus, some "Clarity"

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:05:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch break down some great matchup's from Week 3, plus preview what's coming next!

State Champions, Public vs. Private, State Venue moving forward

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Greg and Kyle recap the Lena-Winslow Panthers winning their 3rd consecutive IHSA Class 1A State Championship, plus breakdown of 2A-8A. We also dive into the "Public vs. Private" debate and look ahead to where the State Championship games may be headed in future years. TIME STAMPS 1:14- Lena-Winslow State Champions 19:53- Class 2A-8A Breakdown 46:17- Public vs. Private Schools 01:24:08- State Championship Venue

INSTANT REAX: Le-Win 3-PEAT!

Greg Armstrong — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 21:17:41 GMT

Lena-Winslow is 3-Peat State Champions! Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier, who covered the game in Champaign to breakdown and analysis the Panthers State Championship!

IHSA State Championship Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:07:52 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier (NUIC Football) and Logan Walters (WIVC Football) to analyze all you need to know heading into the IHSA Class 1A State Championship game rematch between Lena-Winslow and Camp Point Central. Plus they recap the amazing win for I8FA State Championship win for Amboy.

INSTANT REAX: Week 7! WRMJ on the call!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 06:44:20 GMT

View From The West meets WRMJ! Great night to be joined by Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor from WRMJ radio! They breakdown the games they covered, plus a variety of topics across the high school football landscape!

NUIC & I8FA Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:15:00 GMT

Greg is joined by Kyle from NUICFootball.com to breakdown the NUIC and I8FA. Teams, players and games to watch for heading into 2023!

EMERGENCY POD: Morrison to NUIC, MerCo to TRAC

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 16 May 2023 05:21:08 GMT

We have breaking news in the offseason! Morrison is headed to the NUIC and Mercer County is going to the Three Rivers Athletic Conference. Both will take effect in the 2024 season. Plus, we're talking about coaching changes and look ahead to some fascinating non-conference match-ups!

VFTW Live Kickoff Party 2025

Greg Armstrong — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:16:50 GMT

Greg Armstrong and Matt Randazzo with a live podcast to kick off the HS football season. Interviews with coaches, players and media members to learn all you need to know before the season starts!

TRAC Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:05:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch talk teams, players and storylines heading into the Three Rivers Athletic Conference in 2023.

Lincolnland Conference Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:14:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch jump into the newly formed Lincolnland Conference. Breaking down the teams and players to watch from both the Large and Small School divisions.

#IHSA PLAYOFF PREVIEW

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:04:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are talking playoff pairings for all of our local teams. Plus, bracket breakdown and teams to keep an eye on.

What's the draw for your team, and will they make a long postseason run? It's all here!

Moline & 7A: 15:25

Quincy & 6A: 22:20

Sterling & 5A: 32:16

Class 4A: 41:27

Class 3A: 1:03:15

Class 2A: 1:23:40

Class 1A: 1:39:23

8-Man: 2:21:55

GAME WEEK! Talking Week 1 of #IHSA Football

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:15:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch talk about Week 1 match-ups, plus the teams you need to watch around the state!

Lincoln Trail Conference Preview

Greg Armstrong — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:20:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch break down and analysis the teams, players and stories from the LTC heading into 2022.

Three Rivers Athletic Conference Preview

Greg Armstrong — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch break down the Three Rivers Athletic Conference heading into 2022.

#UniView State Championship Uniform Preview

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:15:15 GMT

Greg and Mitch make their predictions for the #IHSA State Championship football games based on the most important factor...UNIFORMS!

#IHSA Quarterfinal Preview & Second Round Recap

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 07:05:11 GMT

Greg & Mitch look back on the Second Round and what we can expect in the Quarterfinals of the IHSA State playoffs.

In Class 3A, Princeton is playing their best football as they travel on the road to IC Catholic.

In Class 1A, top-seed A-Town advances, and a NUIC Quarterfinal showdown will take place between Lena-Winslow and Fulton.

In 8-man, the road runs through the NUIC, but can West Central play spoiler?

TOP 10 Uniforms || #UniView Power Rankings

Greg Armstrong — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:21:19 GMT

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Who has the best uniform in the area? Greg and Mitch break down the top uniforms from around the western side of the state and rank our definitive #UniView Top 10!

Football is BACK! Storylines heading into Fall '21

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 03:47:59 GMT

It seems like we've been waiting forever for a FULL football season, but it's also the shortest offseason of all time. Greg and Mitch discuss the new look conferences, the new head coaches and all of the storylines heading into the Fall of 2021.

Ep 16: Rockridge, 1-on-1 w/ Jeff Henry

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 26 May 2021 03:22:36 GMT

Greg Armstrong talks 1-on-1 with Rockridge Rockets Head Coach, Jeff Henry. The Rockets were one of the best stories to come out of the 2019 spring season. Finishing a perfect 6-0 with plenty of talent returning to make their mark in the fall.

Ep. 12: Crazy comeback, getting revenge & more! Week 5 breakdown & Wk 6 preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:31:31 GMT

Week 5 is in the books and Greg and Mitch are breaking it down! They also look ahead to what's left on the schedule for Week 6!

Week 4: Let's get to the heart of things!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:01:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch give the stats and stories from Week 3, and look ahead to an exciting Week 4. Plus, they analyze the 0-1 win teams and make a case for who can make a Playoff Push!

Ep. 10: It's the HALFWAY POINT! Recapping Week 3, Preview Week 4

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:46:18 GMT

Greg and Mitch discuss all the games, storylines and stand-out performers from Week 3 of the #IHSA Spring football season. We also look ahead to what's in store for us next week!

UT snaps their WB6 losing streak, Rock Island prepares for an undefeated showdown with Sterling, Rockridge & Princeton continue to impress, Ridgewood turns heads with a huge win over Annawan-Wethersfield, Du-Pec with a dominant performance, plus we talk Aquin, Le-Win, Geneseo and MUCH MORE!

Ep. 9: Week 2 Recap & talking all things NUIC

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:31:04 GMT

Greg and Mitch recap & breakdown all of the #IHSA football from Week 2 of the Spring season. They also look ahead to the intriguing match-up's ahead in Week 3.

PLUS, hear from Kyle Kampmier talking all things Northwest Upstate Illini Conference football! Storylines from the spring, surprise teams, impact players and what to watch for in Week 3!

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INSTANT REAX: WEEK 5!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 06:36:27 GMT

Greg Armstrong and the WQAD crew react to all things Week 5! Who's the best team in the Western Big 6 at this very moment?!

Kewanee with the statement win to move to 5-0, and Monmouth-Roseville continues to pile up wins.

A-Town gets a signature win. Are they on a crash course with rival Knoxville?

Du-Pec takes on a challenge but falls just short. Can Lena-Winslow be stopped, or is another State title in their future?

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Parker family and the Rock Falls community.

Ep. 8: Week 1 Recap, Wk 2 Preview & LTC #UniView Rankings

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:41:03 GMT

Greg and Mitch breakdown all that happened in #IHSA Football in Week 1 from the western side of the state.

They give their "View Points" from Week 1 & look ahead to the best match-up's and storylines heading into Week 2.

PLUS, who has the best uniforms in the Lincoln Trail Conference? Mitch and Greg give their Top 3, and who will be moving on into the #UniView Power Rankings!

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BONUS POD: New IHSA Proposal and Bracket Talk with Steve Soucie

Greg Armstrong — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:49:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Steve Soucie from Friday Night Drive to talk about the new IHSA Football Proposal from Roxana that would change the landscape of HS football around the state. Explaining the details, and weighing the pros and cons. Plus, they breakdown the potential brackets as they shape up heading into the 2025 Playoffs.

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Second Round

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:08:58 GMT

Greg and Mitch are back to talk about a "special" First Round of playoff games! We saw several convincing wins, along with some instant classics with special teams coming up clutch! That sets us up for several area match-up's in the Second Round with teams fighting to advance.

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Week 8: Conference Crowns & Playoff Push w/ Ty and Kyle

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:01:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Ty Taylor and Kyle Kampmier to breakdown everything we saw in Week 7, plus what it means for Week 8. Several games where the Conference Championship hangs in the balance, plus which 3-4 win teams can complete their march to the IHSA Playoffs?

Best in the West Awards '24

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:45:00 GMT

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!

Week 5: Conference Championships & Prove It Games

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:05:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Ty Taylor from WRMJ Radio to talk all things Three Rivers Athletic Conference. Followed by everything from the Western Big Six, Big Northern, LLC, NUIC and I8FA.

INSTANT REAX: Week 3!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 19:27:32 GMT

IHSA & I8FA Playoff Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:29:40 GMT

Greg and Mitch breakdown the matchup's for the teams from the VFTW coverage area.

INSTANT REAX: Week 4!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 06:35:58 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by the WRMJ crew, Ty Taylor and Jim Taylor. And, of course Brian Stocking and a guest or two along the way! Sit back and enjoy the off the rails Instant Reax for Week 4!

INSTANT REAX: Week 5!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 06:32:10 GMT

Another great week of HS football! We're breaking it all down and looking ahead!

Week 5: Gazing into our Crystal (Foot)Ball

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch analyze the week that was, and look ahead to Week 5. They also gaze into the crystal ball in order to predict who we can expect to see come playoff time.

INSTANT REAX: Week 4! IT’S PEARSON!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:57:09 GMT

Full boat Reax, with Greg and Mitch, the WQAD crew plus special guest, Dan Pearson! They reminisce, they react and a whole lot of nonsense in between!

Week 4: Beginnings of a ”masterpiece”

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:10:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch look back at Week 3, and preview what's ahead in Week 4. Conference schedules in full swing in every conference. We breakdown the games to keep an eye on.

INSTANT REAX: Week 7! Back w/ the WQAD crew

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 06:55:36 GMT

INSTANT REAX: Week 5!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:50:58 GMT

We’re BACK! Let’s talk some football!

Greg Armstrong — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:45:00 GMT

Greg, Mitch and Kyle are back talking high school football from the western side of the state of Illinois.

The storylines, the games and the top players to watch for. It's all here. Season starts in a little more than a month! Let's GO!

Best Rivalry Trophies! Plus, LTC & Prairieland merger

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:34:25 GMT

Greg and Mitch are talking about the best rivalry trophies from the area, plus what rivalries need a trophy! They're also weighing in on the newly announced LTC & Prairieland Conference merger, plus Ridgewood hires Head Coach, Pat Elder.

Coaching Conversations 2A: Josh Jostes, Maroa-Forsyth & CJ Cesario, Chicago Christian

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:05:00 GMT

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.

INSTANT REAX: WEEK 4!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 06:41:12 GMT

It's unedited, unscripted and slightly uncontrollable. Greg and the WQAD crew give their instant reactions to Week 4.

Rock Island wins 63-0?!? Galesburg gets a much needed win, Erie-Prophetstown wins a shootout, Kewanee and Princeton move to 4-0 to set up an epic rivalry matchup! We're reacting to all of that and much more!

Ep. 5: Newman Comets & TRAC #UniView Power Rankings

Greg Armstrong — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:45:02 GMT

This week, Greg and Mitch are giving their thoughts on spring football being back up and running. What to expect and what teams are on their radar. Hear from Newman Comets Head Coach Brandon Kreczmer, PLUS the #UniView Power Rankings continue! This week were talking about the best uniforms in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference.

Week 4 Breakdown & Week 5 Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:05:00 GMT

Records were broken, more upsets to shake up the conference standings and all this as we start our “Playoff Push”!

Quarterfinal Playoff Preview #IHSA

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:15:00 GMT

Dominating victories, furious comebacks and heartbreaking defeat. The second round showed us a little bit of everything…including weather. It all feels like a tune up for the Quarterfinals and the 8-Man Semifinals.

INSTANT REAX: Week 2! Wait, what?

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:18:50 GMT

Instant Reax for Week 2!

We're Back! Schedule Preview, plus News & Notes

Greg Armstrong — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:27:05 GMT

Greg and Mitch are back talking IHSA football! They look ahead at the 2024 schedule to identify match-up's to watch.

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PLAYOFF PREVIEW: I8FA State Championship and IHSA Semifinals

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:22:49 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier to talk another week of playoff football!

They kick off the show by previewing the #I8FA State Championship game between Amboy vs. Polo! Who will make history with their 3rd State Title?

In the #IHSA State Semifinals, we breakdown the 1A showdown between Stockton vs. Lena-Winslow. Plus, Byron on the road at Richmond-Burton in 3A. We also talk about the match-up's and how brackets look in the rest in of the classes. It's a packed show!

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: IHSA Quarterfinals & I8FA Semifinals

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:17:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch dive into the 3rd week of playoff football. Whether it's the Road to Normal or Monmouth, we're talking about the stats and stories that define our area this week!

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Coaching Conversations: Mike LeMay, Newman Central Catholic

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 07 May 2025 10:15:00 GMT

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.

TRAC Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Greg and Ty Taylor from WRMJ break down every team in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference.

Princeton is loaded again, but several other TRAC Mississippi teams appear to be ready to make a playoff push.

Will it be Rockridge and Newman battling for the top of the TRAC Rock? Plus, Mercer County joins renews old rivalries in the TRAC.

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Playoff Expansion: Reaction & Impact on HS Football

Greg Armstrong — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:30:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch explain the newly adopted playoff format for IHSA football. They break down all the details, react to the news and discuss the impact.

Best in the West Awards '25

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch roll out the red carpet for the Best in the West Awards 2025. Celebrate the standout performances, the best teams and games from our area! From thrilling playoff matchups to the crowning our Player of the Year, it's all there! It's the BEST of the BEST!

Week 7: What's Next & Playoff Projections

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:05:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch review the results from Week 6, plus look ahead at what's coming down the road. They preview Week 7, plus their Playoff Projections as we move closer to November.

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Week 6: Midseason MVP’s

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:30:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch look ahead to match-up's to watch in Week 6, plus they name their midseason MVP's from each conference! Who are the front-runners to win VFTW Player of the Year?!

INSTANT REAX: Week 3! Geneseo last second FG for the win!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 06:54:24 GMT

Another week in the books! A lot went as excepted, but we're learning a little more about teams every week that goes by.

Week 2: Great wins, tough losses. What's it all mean?

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:15:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch look back at the opening week of the '24 season to talk about some eye catching wins and some tough losses. What does it all mean moving forward?

State Championship Preview #IHSA Class 1A Breakdown

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:50:15 GMT

Class 1A Coaches Interviews with Ric Arand from Lena-Winslow and Brad Dixon from Camp Point Central.

Plus, Greg and Mitch are joined by Schuck from MuddyRiverSports.com and Kyle from NUICFootball.com to breakdown and analyze the match-up in Class 1A, and give thoughts on 2A-8A.

INSTANT REAX: Week 9 Reaction & Playoff Teams to Watch!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 06:05:25 GMT

Gearing up for IHSA Playoff Bracket Saturday! Greg and Mitch welcome the usual cast of characters, plus they welcome Fulton play-by-play man, Tony Zee! Reacting to the results from Week 9, and talking about teams to watch as we head into the IHSA Playoffs!

Western Big 6 Preview

Greg Armstrong — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Greg is joined by the crew from WQAD The Score to preview the Western Big 6.

Players, teams and storylines to keep an eye on in 2022.

Week 2 Breakdown & Preview of Conference Play

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:03:13 GMT

Greg and Mitch breakdown all the best of Week 2, and look ahead to Week 3.

Every conference starts up conference play in full this week, and we're talking about the most intriguing match-ups!

Week 1 Breakdown & looking ahead to Week 2

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 02:57:21 GMT

Greg and Mitch are breaking down all the action from the western side of the #IHSA

Moline and Sterling come away with big non-conference road wins. UT and Geneseo continue to build momentum from the Spring. Princeton continues to impress. Knoxville, A-Town, Mendota and Fulton welcome themselves into new conferences.

We're also sizing up the best match-up's heading into Week 2.

Week 3: Bring on Conference Play!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch talk about an electric Week 2, and look ahead to conference and division play starting across the board! Who can grab the attention in Week 3?

BONUS EPISODE: NUIC #UniView Power Rankings

Greg Armstrong — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:02:35 GMT

It's time for a BONUS EPISODE! This episode is all about the uniforms in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference. Kyle Kampmier from NUICFootball.com joins Greg and Mitch to breakdown & analysis all things NUIC uni's! Who's got the best look? LISTEN and find out!

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Talking 1-32 playoffs & 1-on-1 w/ Le-Win HC Ric Arand

Greg Armstrong — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:00:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are back, and with PLENTY to talk about!

They're discussing the move back to 1-32 seeding for #IHSA 1A-6A State Playoffs and the impact it has moving forward. They also talk about 8-man football, and what it will look like in 2022. Plus, the coaching changes and news & notes from the area.

The second half features a 1-on-1 interview with Lena-Winslow Panthers Head Coach Ric Arand.

INSTANT REAX: Week 8! Mitch, Kyle & Greg going LIVE!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 05:19:34 GMT

District Football Deep Dive w/ Steve Soucie

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:05:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Steve Soucie from Friday Night Drive to discuss all you need to know about the IHSA Football District proposal. They weigh the pro's and con's, plus analyze the potential districts in every class, 1A-8A, based on Soucie's projections. Whether you're just a football fan or an Athletic Director, this is the information you need to know!

Week 1: Dark Horse Teams & Conference Title Game in Week 1?!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:05:00 GMT

Football season is here! Greg and Mitch break down all the Week 1 match-ups from around the west, plus some dark horse teams to keep your eye on this season! SHOP VFTW MERCH: https://viewfromthewest2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/ (Store Closes Wed 8/27 at midnight) SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/viewfromwestpod

#IHSA State Championship Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:03:52 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier to deep dive everything you need to know 1-3A, plus we take a look at the rest of the games Saturday.

Welcome Back!

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:01:00 GMT

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

Week 2: We’re off and running!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:41:00 GMT

Three Rivers Athletic Conference Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:05:00 GMT

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

VFTW Fantasy Draft ’23

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:25:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier and Kory Kuffler to draft up fantasy teams consisting of the best players from our local coverage area. Who can compile the best team?! Listen and decide for yourself!

INSTANT REAX: Playoff Pairings Saturday

Greg Armstrong — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 06:00:46 GMT

Greg battles cell service while Mitch clicks aimlessly through all the brackets and they talk through their initial thoughts on the 2024 Playoff Brackets.

INSTANT REAX: Week 1!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 06:29:02 GMT

Greg is joined by a host of characters to react to Week 1 of the HS football season on the western side of the state. Ty, Kyle, Stocking, Kuff and Dazzo all in on the fun!

INSTANT REAX: WEEK 7!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 06:22:41 GMT

Lincoln Land Conference Season Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:02:00 GMT

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.

What's New for 2025?

Greg Armstrong — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:15:00 GMT

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.

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Semifinals

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:05:00 GMT

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!

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Second Round

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:05:00 GMT

It's a Double Guest type of episode! Greg and Mitch are joined by Matt Schuckman from Muddy River Sports and Kyle from NUIC Football! We're breaking down this weekends matchups from 7A to 8-Man!

INSTANT REAX: Week 6

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 06:57:27 GMT

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier from NUIC Football and of course, the WQAD crew with Matt Randazzo and Brian Stocking. Great week of HS football, so plenty to talk about!

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INSTANT REAX: Week 1!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 06:31:34 GMT

INSTANT REAX: Week 1! Welcome back, football!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:09:47 GMT

INSTANT REAX: WEEK 8!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 12:14:22 GMT

Have you ever wanted to know the game-by-game results from 1967?!? You're in luck! Brian Stocking has you covered.

That, plus the usual unscripted, uncontrollable nonsense that is the Instant Reax!

INSTANT REAX: Week 5

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 06:07:56 GMT

What a night! So many close games and wins that could decide conference championships!

Friday Night Lights, Camera, Action! Behind the scenes stories from QC Fridays

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 20 May 2025 10:15:00 GMT

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: Tom Jobst

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:15:00 GMT

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.

I8FA State Championship Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:05:00 GMT

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!

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Quarterfinals and I8FA Semifinals

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:01:00 GMT

As Greg and Mitch gear up for the postseason push, they welcome EdgyTim to the podcast to talk St. Rita, Montini and more!

Coaching Conversations 1A: Ric Arand, Lena-Winslow & Austin Frazier, Althoff Catholic

Greg Armstrong — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:15:00 GMT

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.

Coaching Conversations: Jeremy Adolphson, Monmouth-Roseville

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:03:26 GMT

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?!

Ep. 6: Dan Pearson! Plus, Week 1 Preview & Pre-Season Rankings

Greg Armstrong — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 03:34:30 GMT

It's officially GAME WEEK! Greg and Mitch break down the #IHSA Pre-Season Coaches Polls and where the teams from the west ended up being ranked. PLUS, we're talking Week 1 of Spring Football. Breakdown of Lena-Winslow vs. Princeton, Marquette vs. A-W, Moline vs. Rock Island and MUCH MORE!

And don't miss the 1-on-1 interview with Dan Pearson. Creator of the popular Friday night Football show, "Highlight Zone" sits down to talk about how it got started, the people that made it successful, the chaos that goes into covering high school football on a Friday night and his current work with Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

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#UniView State Championship Uniform Preview & Predictions

Greg Armstrong — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 02:37:28 GMT

Greg and Mitch breakdown & analyze every #IHSA State Championship match-up based on one important factor...UNIFORMS!

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INSTANT REAX: WEEK 6!

Greg Armstrong — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 06:55:10 GMT

It's the unedited (and slightly uncontrollable) free flowing conversation, it's our instant reactions to Week 6!

Coaching Conversations: Patrick Lower, Fulton Steamers

Greg Armstrong — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:23:36 GMT

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?!

Best in the West Awards: Fall ‘21

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:02:49 GMT

Greg and Mitch talk about the best of the best from our coverage area.

Discussing the All-State selections, as well as a historic nomination to the Shrine All-Star Game.

And we're handing out View From The West Awards for the best game, best team, best coaches and players from our area.

Ep. 1: Sterling Golden Warriors & Northwest Upstate Illini

Greg Armstrong — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:53:06 GMT

We're talking to Jon Schlemmer, the head coach of the defending WB6 champion, Sterling Golden Warriors. Then, Kyle Kampmier, creator and operator of NUIC Football on social media, talks to me about the Northwest Upstate Illini.

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View From The West: Podcast Preview

Greg Armstrong — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:52:28 GMT

New Illinois High School football podcast focused on the western half of the state of Illinois. Here's a preview of what were all about & a little sample of Episode 1!

Coaching Conversations: Toby Vallas, Farmington Farmers

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:15:00 GMT

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!

Fantasy Draft '24: Who Drafts the Best Team?!?

Greg Armstrong — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT

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!

State Championship Recap, and Public vs. Private debate

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:04:00 GMT

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?

NEXT STOP, NORMAL! State Championship Previews & I8FA Recap

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:28:00 GMT

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.

Week 9: Preview of the Playoff Preview

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Playoff time is here...ALMOST! But that doesn't stop Greg and Mitch from diving into all of the possibilities as we countdown the days until the IHSA Playoff Pairings are announced. Mitch gives his "Rapid Recaps" for Week 8, and then it's all eyes focused on the playoffs! They dive into the current playoff projections to see how things could shake out. Matchup's that catch our eye and who could land a great draw in the playoff field?

Week 6: Game Previews & "Player of the Year" Watch List

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:15:00 GMT

Greg and Mitch talk about the stats and stories from an eventful Week 5. They then breakdown Week 6 and look ahead to the players to watch as candidates for Player of the Year.

Week 1: It’s Time!

Greg Armstrong — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:15:00 GMT

We've made it! It's Game Week! Greg and Mitch discuss everything to watch for in Week 1 of the HS football season! Get your View From The West & Rivalry Merch now! Store closes 8/28 SHOP NOW: https://vftwpodcast24.itemorder.com/shop/home/