On this edition of the MVFC First and Goal podcast, Kelly Burke talks with SIU senior wide receiver Ralph Leonard. The two discuss growing up in SEC country, his winding journey to SIU, being a part of the Netflix series ‘Last Chance U,

This edition of the MVFC First and Goal podcast features Danan Hughes, analyst for Missouri Valley Football. Kelly Burke interviews Hughes about his NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs, being a two-sport start at Iowa and being drafted in both sport...

This edition of the MVFC First and Goal features Kimberly Eck- South Dakota State football coach’s wife, mom of four, and blogger. Host Kelly Burke interviews Eck about her blog, Beauty, Babes, and Ball, the biggest misconceptions of being a coach’s wi...

On this edition of the MVFC First and Goal podcast, Kelly Burke chats with NFL Draft prospects and former Valley football standouts Brett Taylor and Jake Wieneke. In a joint interview, the pair discuss going from conference opponents to close friends,

On this edition of the MVFC First and Goal podcast, Kelly Burke interviews new Western Illinois Head Football Coach Jared Elliott.  Topics include creating a culture of competition, former WIU coach Charlie Fisher’s impact on Jared,

On this edition of the MVFC First and Goal podcast, host Kelly Burke interviews SIU football recruiting coordinator and running backs coach Nate Griffin. The two discuss the Salukis’ recruiting philosophy and the staff’s opinion on the early December s...

On this edition of the MVFC First and Goal podcast, host Kelly Burke interviews former Buffalo Bills and NDSU standout defensive end turned Bison radio analyst, Phil Hansen.  The pair break down the FCS national championship matchup between NDSU and JM...

On this edition of the MVFC First and Goal podcast, host Kelly Burke interviews Detroit Lions running back and former South Dakota State standout Zach Zenner. The two discuss the blessings & challenges of playing in the NFL,

  On this edition of the MVFC First and Goal podcast, host Kelly Burke sits down with longtime college football coach Don Patterson.  The two discuss his 20 year run at Iowa under legendary coach Hayden Fry,

Director of Football Operations, Alicia Mays On this edition of the Missouri Valley Football First and Goal podcast, host Kelly Burke interviews Alicia Mays, daughter of Illinois State head football coach Brock Spack and one of the few female director ...