Life With Football

We're back in action in 2024! 0:48 - We talk Nick Saban and Bill Belichick retirement and the sick name of Bill Belichick's boat. Major Flex. 11:47 - Kyle's Father-in_law, Jim Wharton is a legendary High School Baseball Coach in Ohio, and he was honored for his 600th Win (Talk about GOAT's) 14:18 - We make NFL wild-card game picks on this COLD NFL Playoff weekend.

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What You Missed Last Week: The Georgia Bulldogs repeat for their 2nd National Championship win in 2 years. We discuss Stetson Bennett's crazy story, and his potential as an NFL QB. We talk about the 12 team college football playoff expansion, and if it is going to be a positive for bowl season or a negative. Purdue University Quarterback Brady Allen is returning to the Boilermaker football program after testing the waters in the transfer portal. What does that mean? Was it a great job done by new head coach Ryan Walter's, or just not as much interest as expected in the portal? Jim Harbaugh is returning to coach at the University of Michigan. Our question is, why? College football recruiting has become the wild west, and we're surprised that Harbaugh wants to return and navigate those waters. The NFL Playoffs got under way this past weekend and the games did not disappoint. Our New York Football Giants really did us proud, and we couldn't help but to fan out. Thank you for listening. For more football focused content, please be sure to swing by platformsportsleague.com and explore!

1:57 - Damar Hamlin is improving, and has brought a whole country together. 9:48 - College Football Playoff: TCU tops Michigan, Georgia top Ohio State. 4 QB's for the final four teams balled out and the CFP weekend was electric. 13:30 - Thoughts on bowl season overall, and on the "opting out" topic. 16:33 - Do we even talk about the Purdue vs. LSU bowl game? 19:59 - The Transfer Portal is the Wild West, but it shows it's original intention for the positive sometimes. 23:55 - Last week of the NFL regular season, with playoff implications. *This episode was recorded on Thursday, January 5.

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2:39 - Kyle was a rookie at Lucas Oil Stadium. 5:36 - Pre-Season Camp: Kyle and Timmy talk about the modern day "Two-a-days" and how the physical toll has changed. 11:40 - Kyle talks about his visit to the Indianapolis Colts Pre-Season practice in Westfield, IN. Two major takeaways from this visit were: 1. The basic fundamentals and techniques that are focused on in NFL practices. 2. The efficient operation of practice, from drill to drill, and the organization of practice at the highest level! 23:00 - Kyle tells an embarrassing story about him getting served by a veteran offensive lineman in the huddle as a freshman. 26:24 - We get into Youth Football and Timmy gives an update on his 2nd grade tackle team, and how he acted when his son got knocked on his ass for the first time. 33:27 - 2 tips for parents who's kids are entering football this fall. 35:44 - Purdue Football: The guys discuss the upcoming home opener, and talk about Mike Carmin's article in the Journal & Courier that talks about some of the key starters still missing from action. Jalen Graham (nickel), Branson Deen (defensive tackle), Broc Thompson (receiver) and Cory Trice (cornerback) - all projected starters - did not play and with the Sept. 1 season opener rapidly approaching. Jeff Brohm seems to understand but is sending a message in his recent interview that these guys need to start getting their reps to be ready for week 1. Aidan O"Connell is looking locked in and ready to roll for a big season. GameChanger - Sports Team Communication and Management App - https://gc.com/ Article on Purdue's updates from Mike Carmin of the Journal & Courier: https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/football/2022/08/20/purdue-football-key-pieces-remain-sidelined-as-second-scrimmage-ends/65408240007/ THANK YOU for tuning in and supporting. Keep an eye on the PSL website for more stories and updates: https://platformsportsleague.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/platformsportsleague/

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Life With Football is back for Season 2! 1:00 - Summer Recap for Kyle and Timmy 6:45 - Quick Youth Football Drill Talk 12:00 - Purdue Football making recruiting noise this summer 23:56 - College Football - Major Conference Re-alignment. UCLA and USC joining the BigTen in 2024. We discuss how the TV Networks run college football. 31:10 - Throwback Legends - Top 5 defensive player in position 40:54 - Final Five - 4th of July musts

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NFL Playoff Reactions, Super Bowl Preview and some top Super Bowl Memories.

00:57 - Boilermakers: Purdue Football wins the Music City Bowl in Nashville, TN. Probably one of the most exciting bowl games of the year. A Whole lot of offense, points, and broken records. 11:44 - College Football Playoffs: Recap of the Semi Final games, and preview of the National Championship between Alabama and Georgia. 19:06 - NFL Power Rankings: 24:16 - Throwback Legends: Brett Favre 27:16 - Final Five: Only one question today. What is your New Years Resolution

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Kyle has invested in NFT Trading Cards on Candy Digital sports NFT platform and unpacks a set of MLB 2021 All Star Icons. Purdue Football lost a tough one to the Badgers of Wisconsin, and the run game was a clear indicator of the result of the game. Kyle and Timmy review and react to the newly released ESPN NFL power rankings going into week 8. Candy Digital Sports NFT's - https://candy.com/#/ Purdue v. Wisconsin Box Score ESPN Week 8 NFL Power Rankings

In this episode we recap one of the biggest wins in recent Purdue Football history from last weekend as the Boilermakers upset #2 Iowa. We also look ahead to the Wisconsin game and talk about what the rest of the schedule looks like. ESPN released their NFL Power Rankings and Timmy feels some kind of way about the Cowboys being up in the Top 5. We also get into coaching your kid's team and challenging that could be for a Dad.

Take the time to understand how a Hudl highlight video should be made. This is such a crucial piece to the college football recruiting process. I you are looking for scholarship offers, that highlight video better catch the attention of the right people. Click here for full article version.

Happy New Year! Please understand that you have influence. Everybody’s circle is different, made up of different people. Regardless, someone in that circle or community is watching you, and you affect how they see things or look at certain situations. That is powerful to realize. Whether it’s a brother, sister, son, daughter, wife, husband, co-worker, there are eyes on you. I encourage you to take that into consideration in 2021 and beyond! I’m committing to just hitting the record button and focusing on quantity over quality when it comes to most content. The reason for this is that I know some of these words have helped at least one person. I would hate for a message to not be put out because of my worry about quality, when someone could’ve really used that information to help them in whatever they have going on.

Brad Niemeier has a phenomenal story. He earned a walk-on spot at Purdue University after a campus tryout, which is extremely rare. He then went on to win a business competition and start Azzip Pizza, a fast casual Pizza restaurant. Azzip now has 10 locations, and it all started in Brad's college house right off of Purdue's campus, where he experimented on different versions of his pies that fed his teammates and friends. We dive into Brad's football journey and then transition into his growing Pizza chain that continues to expand. From the challenges of being a walk-on, to his thoughts on business and entrepreneurship, Brad drop plenty of gems in this classic episode. Take a look at Azzip Pizza: https://azzippizza.com/ Follow Platform Sports League on all social platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/platformsportsleague Twitter: https://twitter.com/ky_smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/platformsportsleague/

Join us every week of this Big Ten Football season to talk Purdue Boilermaker Football. My brother Tim and I catch up on the week's game and give our hot takes! This past week, in the midst of a crazy COVID pre-season, and a lot swirling around the Boilermaker football team, our squad was able to come from behind in the 4th quarter and get the W! Hot Topics covered in the podcast: 1. Brian Brohm jumping in the driver's seat and led his team to victory. 2. Offensive Line Play 3. Overall defense review and standouts 4. Demarcus Mitchell, best player on the field for Purdue's defense? 5. Our guy, David Bell

Coach Mike Brown stopped in and dropped major knowledge on the staff of CE Stars. In this episode, Coach Brown takes us through his journey from being an All-American Wide Receiver and Quarterback at Liberty, to now coaching Wide Receivers at Cincinnati. He also gets into the science of the Wide Receiver position and drops big gems on route running technique and more. If you noticed my new intro song and like it, go check out Via CJ. He's a growing artist with major HEAT!

I had a great conversation with Travon Reid, former Defensive Back at FCS Stony Brook University and now Owner of DB Movement, a NYC based Defensive Back Training & Mentorship Programs. Tray was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He gives us a glimpse of what football looked like growing up in New York City, and takes us on his recruiting journey after a major injury in High School. Tray tells us about life at Stony Brook University, a rapidly growing FCS Football Program on Long Island, NY, led by veteran Head Coach Chuck Priore. We talk about the technical side of playing DB and how much confidence plays a role in success on the field. You can find Tray's DB Movement here: https://www.instagram.com/dbmovement_/

Coach Pep Hamilton not only gives us his football story, but drops major gems that will help any coach take their game to the next level. Coach Pep talks about what he's been up to during the COVID pandemic and how he's used this time to really simplify his message to his audience. He gives career advice for young coaches, and also gets into the science of throwing the football, by breaking down video of Andrew Luck from his Stanford Days. Coach Pep has coached on all levels, all the way up to the big show. Tune in to gain some serious football knowledge.

Pat Shanley is the Head Coach at Lafayette Jeff High School, a 6A program. Coach Shanley has created a culture where "All Gas No Brakes" is a way of life for his players and coaching staff. We had a great conversation about his story that contains High School Football in both Indianapolis and Northwest Indiana. We also discussed how him and his staff are helping their students thrive through this crazy time away from campus. Notable Time Stamps: Coach Shanley's Story: 3:00 Some Offensive X's & O's: 15:40 Turning Around a Program & Earning Your Stripes: 18:40 Helping w/the Recruiting Process: 28:48

In this episode, one of my good friends, Ben Jones, stopped by the studio. Ben is a former Kicker at Purdue University, where he kicked for 3 seasons. We talked about his story of how he went from never playing football until his senior year in high school, to kicking on the big stage of the Big Ten. Ben is now a big time Real Estate Agent in the city of Indianapolis and sheds light on the industry and his tough start in the real estate game. We also touch on topics like being a kicker in the football world, the tight knit kicker social circle, technical operations of kicking, and much more! You can find Ben on social by clicking the links below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCJ35 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buywithben/

This was a great episode where I got to share my recruiting story. In a conversation with my big brother, Tim Smith, we got the story of how I ended up at Purdue University. It really was an unlikely story, and I'm still unsure how it all went down. I'm glad I got the chance to share this story with you and I hope in some way, it provides value for you. Thanks for listening.

A lot of senior football players are struggling to make a decision on whether to walk-on to a larger FBS/FCS football program, or go the smaller school route and be a key player. This a tremendously tough situation to be in. In this episode, Kyle explores the typical career of a Walk-On and brings up three items to consider when approaches with a walk-on opportunity.

This week's episode explores the conversation around 7 on 7 and privatized football. I speak with Coaches Chad Spann and Eric Hooks from Indy Select Academy, one of the premier football clubs in Indiana. The split world of HS Football vs. 7 on 7/Private training is really interesting to me, and it was great to gain some perspective from guys that I feel are doing it the right way and coach on both sides of the conversation. Chad is a former NFL Running Back and Northern Illinois Great. He's currently the Offensive Coordinator at Warren Central, one of the powerhouse high schools in Indianapolis. On top of coaching at a 6A high school, he is the Director of Indy Select Academy. Eric Hooks is a former Quarterback that played for NAIA University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN. He played in multiple National Championships and has coached all levels of talent and age groups through Indy Select. He is the Head Coach and has a clear vision for this team and organization. Hit me up and let me know what you think of this episode: Tweet Me: @ky_smith IG: @platformsportsleague

Kyle Smith is a former Division I college football player and Coach who explores the stories of Athletes, Coaches, and Business Owners tied to the game of football in order to bring value to those either coming up in the ranks or simply just love the sport. Everyone has their own football story, join Kyle in listening to as many of those stories as humanely possible!