In this episode of Blue Devil’s Unscripted, we’re diving deep into the world of UW-Stout Women’s Lacrosse. We sit down with Head Coach Mikayla Knudson and junior standout Brinley Tonn to discuss the evolution of the fastest game on two feet.

From Mik’s journey from Elk River, MN to Augsburg University, to Brinley’s transition from Northern Wisconsin to UW-Stout to play a lacrosse and study Environmental Science, we explore the winding paths that led them both to Menomonie. We also tackle:

• The Multi-Sport Edge: How dabbling in other sports built the foundation for their lacrosse success.
• State of the Game: The recent rule changes and the explosive growth of lacrosse across the Midwest.
• Building a Legacy: What it’s been like to develop a still-growing program from the ground up at UW-Stout.

In this episode of Blue Devils Unscripted, we’re hitting the diamond with UW-Stout Head Baseball Coach Ben Kincaid and standout pitcher Lawson LeBlanc.

We go behind the scenes to trace their unique paths to Menomonie—from Ben’s hometown roots in Eau Claire, WI, to Lawson’s trek across the border from Toronto, Canada. The guys also get personal as Ben shares details about his recent wedding to his wife, Jenny and some of the trips they have taken. Plus, stick around for a trip down memory lane as Pete and Ben rehash their favorite stories and shared history with the Eau Claire Express.

This week on Blue Devils Unscripted, we sit down with UW-Stout Football Head Coach Clayt Birmingham for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the typical X’s and O’s. Coach Birmingham takes us through his fascinating career path, including his early days as a player in the WIAC and his unique experience coaching internationally for the Stockholm Mean Machines in Sweden. He shares his deep-seated respect for the WIAC and discusses how the culture of the conference has shaped his coaching philosophy over the years.

The discussion also turns toward the personal and the practical, as Coach reflects on how technology has rapidly transformed the football landscape and, despite those changes, football remains football. Beyond the gridiron, you’ll hear the charming stories behind the naming of his daughters' and the hilarious, humbling experiences he’s had while visiting his wife’s family ranch. Whether you're interested in the evolution of coaching or the life of a coach off the field, this episode offers an authentic look at one of the WIAC’s most respected leaders.