Once a Cowboy Always a Cowboy Podcast with Ron Berdis

04/09/2025

Check out The Vantage Point's video featuring Chaney Alumni Ollie Hightower and Ed McElroy as they meet on opposing sidelines at the East vs Whetstone opener. Ed McElroy is an assistant coach at East and Ollie Hightower is the head coach at Columbus Whetstone.

The Vantage Point brings viewers a unique Vantage Point of the players behind the facemask, the coaches who work behind the scenes, and the preparation it ta...

04/07/2025

LIMITED DROP – NOW OPEN FOR PRE-ORDERS!

Vantage Point Designs is proud to release the official “Decades of Dominance” Chaney Football T-Shirt, designed by Vantage Point Designs in collaboration with the Once a Cowboy Always a Cowboy Podcast.

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30/06/2025

Full Game: 1997 Chaney vs. Youngstown East Playoff Classic

The city stood still. The lights came on. And the rivalry was real.

Watch the full game footage of the 1997 battle between the Chaney Cowboys and the Youngstown East Golden Bears — a hard-hitting, emotionally charged clash that defined city football in the '90s.

With playoff dreams on the line and bragging rights at stake, this game was more than just a win or a loss — it was about respect. From the first snap to the final whistle, witness the toughness, pride, and energy that made this one of the most unforgettable games of the season.

🎙️ Presented by Once a Cowboy, Always a Cowboy, this is pure Youngstown football at its finest.

📺 Full game. Raw emotion. Classic rivalry.

The city stood still. The lights came on. And the rivalry was real.Watch the full game footage of the 1997 battle between the Chaney Cowboys and the Youngsto...

30/06/2025

Full Game: 1997 Playoff Classic – Chaney Stuns Undefeated Minerva | Once a Cowboy Podcast
Watch the full game that shocked the state.

The undefeated, #1-ranked Minerva Lions were poised for a deep playoff run… until they ran into the Chaney Cowboys.

This is the complete footage of the legendary 1997 first-round playoff battle where underdog Chaney walked into Minerva’s home field and pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Ohio high school football history. Gritty defense, explosive plays, and an unforgettable performance from a team that refused to back down.

📺 Relive every snap, every hit, and every momentum shift that defined this iconic game.

🎙️ Presented by Once a Cowboy, Always a Cowboy, this broadcast is more than just football — it's Youngstown toughness, heart, and pride on full display.

🔔 Subscribe for more legendary games, interviews, and stories from the proud legacy of Chaney Football.

Watch the full game that shocked the state.The undefeated, #1-ranked Minerva Lions were poised for a deep playoff run… until they ran into the Chaney Cowboys...

14/06/2025

1997: Chaney vs. Youngstown East | The City Rivalry That Defined a Season
In this episode of Once a Cowboy, Always a Cowboy, we turn the clock back to one of the most emotionally charged games of the 1997 season — the legendary rivalry clash between Chaney and Youngstown East.

It was more than just a game. It was pride. It was grit. It was Youngstown football at its finest.

Coming off a dominant regular season, Chaney faced off with city rival East in a game that carried city bragging rights, playoff implications, and pure intensity. We break down the atmosphere, the physicality, the key plays, and what it meant for the Cowboys’ momentum heading into their playoff run.

In this episode of Once a Cowboy, Always a Cowboy, we turn the clock back to one of the most emotionally charged games of the 1997 season — the legendary riv...

14/06/2025

New episode up. 1997 Chaney vs East Regional playoff game…

09/06/2025

If you would like to golf in the Second Annual Red Saunders Memorial Golf Outing there are still a few spots left. June 21st 9:00 am shotgun start DM if you’re interested.

05/06/2025

1997 Playoff Shockwave: Chaney vs. Undefeated Minerva 🔥
They were undefeated. Ranked #1 in the state.
But they didn’t see Chaney coming.
In this episode of Once a Cowboy, Always a Cowboy, we relive the night the Cowboys stormed into the playoffs and shocked Ohio. The grit. The heart. This was more than a game — it was a statement.
🎧 Tap in. Relive the legend.

02/06/2025

This week, the first episode in the 1997 State Championship run will be released. Four episodes in four weeks.

02/03/2024

Welcome to "The 1997 OHSAA State Runner-Up Intro episode. In this introduction episode, we set the stage for the incredible journey of the 1997 Chaney Cowboys.

In this series we will explore the origins of the team, the challenges they faced, and the moments that defined their remarkable run to the OHSAA Championship game.

The 1997 OHSAA State Runner-Up Intro Episode

Welcome to "The 1997 OHSAA State Runner-Up Intro episode. In this introduction episode, we set the stage for the incredible journey of the 1997 Chaney Cowbo...

27/01/2024

Coach Bob Gessler joins Once a Cowboy Always a Cowboy Podcast…

Coach bob Gessler joins us. Coach Bob has had a great impact on Chaney Football over a three decade connection.