Idaho State Coaches Show
One hour prior to kickoff before ISU Football
Idaho State Athletics has partnered with The Union Taproom as the new host for the Idaho State Coaches show podcast.
Every Thursday at 11:30 AM during the football season, Scott Gross will sit down with Idaho State coaches to discuss Bengal Athletics and the great news coming out of our programs.
The show will be broadcast live on Facebook during the season and then uploaded as a podcast that can be found on this KISU webpage
Scott Gross will serve as MC for the show and will interview various Idaho State Athletics coaches throughout the football season. The first half hour of the show will be centered on football and the second half will see interviews of ISU coaches and student-athletes.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend, grab some food, and join us as we discuss Idaho State University Athletics. Weekly specials will coincide with the show.
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Latest Episodes
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This week’s Idaho State Coaches Show features assistant volleyball coach Elizabeth Field discusses her journey from collegiate and professional play to coaching at ISU. The show also includes a conversation with head football coach Cody Hawkins, who reflects on a close matchup against Montana and previews the Bengals' upcoming game at Montana State. -
In this week's Idaho State Coaches Show, head coach Cody Hawkins and host Scott Gross highlight the Bengals’ two-game win streak, including a significant Big Sky road win over Northern Colorado, while breaking down offensive and defensive adjustments, player health updates, and leadership both on and off the field. -
This episode of the Idaho State Coaches Show features new assistant soccer coach Damir Sabanovic sharing his journey from Bosnia to the U.S, followed by ISU football coach Cody Hawkins to discuss key player recoveries and strategic takeaways heading into the Bengals’ football match against Northern Colorado. -
This week's Idaho State Coaches Show features football head coach Cody Hawkins discussing the team's recent performance, including a hard-fought loss to New Mexico, standout individual efforts, and adjustments needed for future games. Hawkins talks in-depth about quarterback play, running back rotations, and the impact of key transfers, while also previewing the upcoming home opener and challenges of facing Lincoln. -
This episode of the Idaho State Coaches Show features host Scott Gross speaking with Adam Nerio, assistant coach for the ISU Women's Soccer team, who discusses his coaching background, team recruiting, program culture, and the current season’s progress, including challenges and key player contributions. Later in the episode, cross country coach Zach Kughn joins to discuss improvements to ISU’s Centennial cross country course, offseason athlete development, and expectations for both men's and women's teams in the approaching season. -
The first half of this week’s show features a conversation with soccer coach Dustin Downey discussing the Bengals’ strong start to the season, overcoming preseason expectations, young roster contributions, foundation-building, and recent match highlights. The second half transitions to football head coach Cody Hawkins, who recaps the previous weekend’s game against Southern Utah, analyzes both positive and challenging aspects, addresses injury updates, and emphasizes mentoring players for competitive maturity throughout the season. -
Join host Scott Gross live from Old Town Pocatello as Idaho State head football coach Cody Hawkins recaps the Bengals’ gritty season-opening battle at UNLV, highlighting the team's resilience, standout performances from Big Sky Players of the Week, and adjustments for the road ahead. The show also features new defensive coordinator Grant Duff, who shares his journey from Snake River High to Idaho State, his coaching philosophy, and how the Bengals are fostering leadership and honoring tradition. Plus, get insights on the Southern Utah matchup, key players, travel plans, and how this staff is shaping a culture of toughness and unity for Bengal football. -
Kick off season two of the Idaho State Coaches Show as Scott Gross sits down with Director of Athletics Pauline Theros for key updates on ISU athletics—including a record-setting “Prepare to Roar” fundraising campaign, major facility upgrades, and a commitment to coaching stability. Theros also details the department’s strategic approach to NCAA changes and reflects on ISU’s inspiring athletic legacy. In the second half, Head Football Coach Cody Hawkins previews the upcoming season, highlighting new coaching staff, energized team culture, and the Bengals’ readiness for their opener at UNLV’s Allegiant Stadium. -
Coach Ryan Looney joins Scott Gross for a conversation about this year's ISU Men's Basketball regular season and postseason preparation. Brad Bugger joins Scott for part II of the podcast. Scott and Brad break down the Big Sky tournament for both Men's and Women's play. Both the ISU Men's and Women's teams play their first tournament game on Monday, March 10th. -
Scott Gross sits down with ISU Men's Head Tennis Coach Oliver Good to discuss Bengal Tennis. In the second half of the podcast, Scott is joined by Devin Kastrup, ISU Men's Basketball Assistant Coach, to talk about the team's season progress.
