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Jeff Howe, CJ Vogel and Hank South react to Steve Sarkisian declaring Trevor Goosby “good to go” for Texas' season opener against Texas State. The crew debates whether the All-American left tackle should receive meaningful snaps or be protected with Ohio State approaching, while explaining why Andre Cojoe has earned an opportunity to play regardless of Goosby's availability. The guys also break down the competition between Lance Jackson and Zina Umeozulu opposite Colin Simmons, Justin “Juice” Cryer taking control of the defense's green-dot communication and Texas' plan to rotate extensively in the heat. Plus, they examine how freshmen and transfers could contribute on special teams and confirm that Michigan remains on Texas' reshuffled 2027 schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's always good to have friends of the podcast on the show, especially when they add a family member to their staff. On today's episode, powered by SixFour3, we catch up with Arkansas head coach Courtney Deifel on how things are going so far and one of her new additions to the staff, Executive Director of Softball Operations/Program Strategy and sister Amanda Scott.The two share stories about working together, as well as playing against each other in the WCWS when Courtney was at Cal and Amanda was an All-American at Fresno State. It's an episode you don't want to miss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan Mail⚾ Brad Gregory once dreamed of reaching Major League Baseball. After becoming an All-American pitcher at Florida State University and playing professionally in the Minnesota Twins organization, that dream ended with a letter telling him his baseball career was over.That painful transition eventually led Brad toward a new purpose: helping vulnerable children.Today, Brad is the CEO of A Kid's Place of Tampa Bay, a foster care organization dedicated to providing children with a safe, nurturing, home-like environment while working to keep brothers and sisters together.Brad joins Joey Pinz to discuss what professional sports taught him about teamwork, why young athletes should be praised for effort rather than talent, and how gratitude and grace shape his leadership philosophy. He also explains what happens when a child first arrives in foster care, the importance of house parents, and why children in group homes deserve to be viewed as ordinary kids facing extraordinary circumstances.This conversation is a direct look at leadership, service, resilience, and the people working every day to protect children who need stability most.Top Three Highlights

[REBROADCAST FROM August 26, 2026] A staging of Congolese-British writer Benedict Lombe's play "Shifters" stars "All American" actor Daniel Ezra as Dre, a man who reconnects with his childhood friend and ex-girlfriend, Des, at his grandmother's funeral. As Dre grieves one loss, his reunion with Des prompts him to reflect on another as the two revisit memories of their shared past. It is running at the Cherry Lane Theater through September 20. Image courtesy of the production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview Thursday's Illinois football season opener against UAB. Leman breaks down what Game One is like for players, the excitement level around Illinois football's 2026 season, what would make for a successful first game, what he expects to see from Bobby Hauck's defense and players he's higher on than the consensus.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 60% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz (0:00) - Intro(1:30) - What Week One is like for a player(3:30) - Excitement level for 2026 season(5:04) - Bobby Hauck's defense debuts(9:45) - Key for Illini linebackers in this defense(16:00) - How Illini overcome WR injuries(21:04) - What a success looks like for Katin Houser(26:27) - Keys for new-look Illini offensive line(28:20) - Players J Leman is higher on this season(31:25) - Impact of Xavier Scott's return

The All-American is back! J Leman returns to The Drive to break down the 2026 Illinois Fighting Illini football team ahead of Thursday night's season opener against UAB. Leman takes an in-depth look at the Illini offense and defense, including the biggest strengths, concerns, position battles, and players he's watching closely as Illinois enters a season with plenty of new faces and new pieces. On offense, the conversation includes Katin Houser taking over at quarterback, the revamped offensive line, the running game, and the challenges facing an Illinois receiving corps dealing with injuries. On defense, Leman breaks down Bobby Hauck's new 3-3-5 scheme, the rebuilt defensive front, linebacker play, and what the Illini need to do to get off to a strong start. Plus, J gives his thoughts on Thursday's matchup with UAB, what Illinois needs to accomplish in Game 1, and what would make for a successful opening night. It's the return of J Leman — and the 2026 Illini football season is finally here! Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

This is from our College Gameday Sunday featuring our guest Speaker Corey Lynch. Corey was a three time All American defensive back for the Appalachian State Mountaineer football team from 2005-2007 and a leader on the team that won back to back to back FCS National Championships and an App State Hall of Famer. He was instrumental in securing what many consider the "greatest upset in College Football" as he blocked a potential game winning field goal with time running out that led to Appalachian State upsetting the #4 nationally ranked Michigan Wolverines in the "Big House" in 2007. He was drafter in the 6th round of the 2008 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals and played 6 years in the NFL. Corey currently works for Samaritans Purse Ministries and oversees, plans and organizing their church building work in rural Alaska, overseeing 9 churches built in the last 8 year. He is married to Cissie Graham Lynch and has three children; Margaret, Austin and Georgia. Corey and his family have been a part of our FBC family for the last two year. Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others. Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page. Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com or by phone @ 828-295-7715

It was an incredible afternoon at our fourth-annual Speak of the Devils live show from Hundred Mile Brewing Company. With a couple hundred fans coming together, we were joined by ASU Athletic Director Graham Rossini, women's basketball coach Molly Miller, All-American outfielder and Sun Devil home run king Landon Hairston, and "The Voice of the Sun Devils" Tim Healey. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://azfamily.tv/SotDYT   Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/sotdpodcast   Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakofthedevils   Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotdpodcast   

After a few weeks off, Ben and Carlos reconvene to talk about the state of the 2027 high school draft class. How are we viewing the class with the bulk of the summer showcase circuit behind us, and who are the players who have stood out and improved their stock? Has No. 1 prospect Dylan Seward lived up to expectations? What's the value of All-America games in 2026? And did we see anything close to this kind of performance coming with Pete Crow-Armstrong?—Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro/Banter(5:00) Thoughts on the 2027 class(12:30) Malachi Butler(18:00) The depth of HS shortstops(20:00) Dylan Seward's summer(28:30) Leo Nockley & Max Hemenway(33:00) Drake Hawpe(37:30) Chase Fuller(44:00) George Ferguson(51:00) Lubin Rincon(53:40) How much importance is there for All-American games?(1:03:00) Pete Crow-Armstrong —Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America Website—SEAT GEEKUse our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trapshooting legends Robert “Bob” Munson and Lou Ann “Annie” Munson join Richard and Zach for a special episode of Trap Talk From the Back Fence, recorded live during the 127th Grand American at the Trap Talk Studio in Building 106.Bob and Annie have spent more than five decades traveling the country, winning major championships, representing Minnesota, and setting a standard of excellence few shooters have ever matched.Bob's remarkable career includes hundreds of 100 straights, numerous Minnesota championships, the 1982 Grand American Clay Target Championship, and the 1983 Grand American High All-Around Championship with a 397x400.Annie became one of the early women to reach the 27-yard line, earned repeated All-American honors, and captured major victories including the 1984 Grand American Ladies High-Over-All and the 1979 Women's Doubles Championship.Together, Bob and Annie have won more husband-and-wife championships than anyone can accurately count. Their accomplishments are extraordinary, but their stories, memories, and perspective on the sport are what make this conversation truly special.This episode is a chance to sit down with two people who did not simply compete in trapshooting. They helped define an era of it.

In this episode, we welcome David Pollack to the studio. He is a three-time All-American football player from the University of Georgia, the 2004 Chuck Bednarik Award winner (top defensive player in the country), a two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year, and a first round pick in the 2005 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals (17th overall). He is also the author of a new book, “Every Day Counts: Start Where You Are. Use What You Have. Do What You Can”. In this interview, we preview the 2026 College Football season by discussing the Lane Kiffin experiment at LSU, if Indiana is in it for the long haul, the most overrated and underrated teams going into the season, if Arch Manning of Texas is for real, why Notre Dame gets special treatment, who will win the Heisman, who will win the College Football Playoff, and much more. We also start off by discussing hot topics within Christendom and culture. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Check out our SHOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Diego Wave FC midfielder Lia Godfrey sits down to discuss her path to the NWSL and dominating the NWSL!Four-time All-American and lethal midfield dynamo Lia Godfrey joins the podcast to share insider insights on her explosive breakout season with the San Diego Wave and making history on the global stage.She shares what it meant to receive her historic first call-up to a U.S. Youth National Team at just 14 years old, making global headlines as the youngest player in USWNT youth national team history to suit up for a youth team World Cup, and what she took from that and her other national team experiences to college and as she joined the professional ranks!Lia also talks about her legendary collegiate career at Virginia, dominating the ACC for six seasons, and her seamless transition into the pros where she locked down NWSL Rookie of the Month honors after scoring three jaw-dropping goals in her first four professional matches, all in the span of one week!She takes us into the locker room to share the mindset shift she's made since joining the NWSL, the words of encouragement manager Jonas Eidevall told her, and she shares how her immediate game-winning impact ranks for her personally in her career (it is quite high on the list!) Lia shares why the San Diego Wave FC project and the growth of the NWSL as a whole was intriguing to her, the transition from college (and being an East Coast. person) to living on the West Coast, and why she loves playing in front of the Wave faithful at Snapdragon Stadium!Lastly, she shares what excites her about this current San Diego group as they continue their stellar 2026 campaign, what she believes it will take for the team to achieve its goals this season, her long and short term goals, and so much more!Thank you all for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

Aaron was an All-American at Notre Dame, is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, won a Super Bowl and is a CBS Sports college football analyst. He's also the founder of the Joe Moore Award, given to the top offensive line in college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For nearly three decades, Jerry Haas has been the steady hand behind one of the most consistent programs in college golf. Since taking over at Wake Forest in 1997, Haas has guided the Demon Deacons to a nation-leading 48 NCAA Championship appearances, more than 40 tournament victories, and a 2022 ACC Championship — building a program that has become a fixture on the national stage. But before he was building a dynasty on the sideline, Jerry Haas was building his own game inside one of golf's most storied families. A two-time Illinois Amateur champion, All-American at Wake Forest, and PGA Tour winner, Haas comes from a lineage that includes his brother Jay — an 18-time PGA Tour winner — and his nephew Bill Haas, a FedEx Cup champion who also happened to play for him at Wake Forest. In this episode, Jerry opens up about what it was like growing up around that kind of golf pedigree, the moment he decided to trade the Tour for the sideline, and how he's kept Wake Forest golf relevant through three decades of change — from scholarship rules to NIL to the transfer portal. We talk about what he actually looks for in a recruit beyond a swing or a scoring average and the stories — not the headlines — that he says tell you everything about what this game teaches young people. Jerry Haas - Wake Forest Men's Golf The Back of the Range - All Access Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube, Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow on Social Media! Email us: ben@thebackoftherange.com Website: www.thebackoftherange.com Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

Most audiences know Daniel Ezra as Spencer James, the standout football player from Crenshaw on the television drama "All American." Now, the British-Jamaican actor is taking on a new role in Benedict Lombe's play "Shifters." Ezra stars as Dre, a man who reconnects with his childhood friend and former girlfriend, Des, played by Charity Bedu-Addo, during his grandmother's funeral. As Dre grapples with one loss, his unexpected reunion with Des compels him to confront another, as the two revisit the memories, love, and choices that shaped their past. "Shifters" is now playing at the Cherry Lane Theatre through Sept. 20th. Image courtesy of the production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ahead of the FM Championship at TPC Boston, host Sean Melia sits down with former LPGA Tour pro Alison Walshe, a three-time All-American at Arizona, Curtis Cup and Palmer Cup competitor, and Westford, MA native, for a conversation about the US National...

Aaron was an All-American at Notre Dame, is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, won a Super Bowl and is a CBS Sports college football analyst. He's also the founder of the Joe Moore Award, given to the top offensive line in college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your athlete is being evaluated before the first basket. KP explains why communication, body language, response to mistakes, role value, and projection can matter more than points or highlights—and how parents can help without taking over the journey.Kenneth “KP” Pannell is a national girls' basketball evaluator whose current work includes the ESPNW Top 100 team and ESPN HoopGurlz scouting. He is a voting member of the McDonald's All American selection committee and also works with Select Winter Series, USA Basketball championship selection, the Naismith Trophy Board of Selectors, and the Basketball Hall of Fame's Wootten Award Committee. He evaluates elite players across major grassroots circuits, which is exactly why parents should pay attention to what he notices before an athlete scores.Ashley and KP break down:- The difference between getting exposure and getting exposed- What earns an evaluator's attention before the box score- Why mistakes can reveal more than perfect possessions- How role players create real college value- How to evaluate camps before spending money- Why youth rankings should not control development decisionsKEEP IN TOUCHAshley Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/_thisisashleyr/KP: https://www.instagram.com/kpannell_/RESOURCES FOR BASKETBALL PARENTSJoin the Basketball Parent Community: https://www.ashleynroberts.com/communityShop DIFFERENT merch and use code Podcast for 15% off: https://itsjustdifferentapparel.comSubscribe for weekly conversations that help basketball parents make smarter decisions.

Minnie Hunt's Monday Night Therapy focuses on whether Nebraska's revamped offensive line can finally become a strength. After ranking 115th nationally in 2025 and allowing 33 sacks, Nebraska made major changes, including hiring offensive line coordinator Geep Wade and run-game coordinator Lonnie Teasley. Wade brings an aggressive “dirtbag culture” emphasizing physicality, relentless effort, finishing blocks, and repetitive fundamentals, while Teasley brings SEC and NFL experience and a focus on simplifying blocking schemes.The projected starting line features Elijah Pritchett at left tackle, Paul Mubenga at left guard, Justin Evans at center, Brendan Black at right guard, and Tree Babalade at right tackle. Minnie emphasizes their experience, physical size, and previous production, particularly the three transfer additions. Evans stands out after allowing no sacks last season and earning preseason All-American recognition.Hunt also examines how quarterback mobility could affect the line. Pritchett's pass-blocking performance improved significantly when TJ Lateef replaced Dylan Raiola, because Lateef's ability to escape pressure and extend plays reduced the burden on the tackles. The group appears to have promising depth, with several players capable of rotating. Ultimately, Hunt believes cohesion will determine whether Nebraska's talented, experienced line can finally deliver.

Thirteen days from kickoff and Florida still doesn't have a quarterback. Dan, Nick, Jordan and Corry break down everything out of Saturday's second fall scrimmage, run through a loaded week in Gators sports — and then sit down with one of the greatest defensive linemen to ever wear orange and blue.

Friends, Vanessa Fraser is back on the podcast! She hasn’t been on the show in probably eight years, so I was really excited to reconnect with her and hear everything she’s been up to. Vanessa ran at Stanford, where she was a 10-time All-American, before running professionally with the Bowerman Track Club. She has a 14:48 indoor 5K PR, spent some time training with Team Boss, went back to her college coach Coach Miltenberg, and now she’s announced that she’ll be working with David Roche as she sets her sights on the roads and, eventually, the marathon. Vanessa’s career hasn’t gone exactly how she expected it would when she turned pro. She’s dealt with injuries and a frustrating medical condition that has made fueling incredibly difficult. She recently stepped away from her corporate job and is going all in on running, and I loved hearing her perspective on constantly striving for something that doesn’t always come to fruition in the way you imagined. We talk about her years with Bowerman, Team Boss, going back to Coach Miltenberg, her relationship with Saucony, leaving the corporate world, her health struggles, and why she’s ready for this next chapter with David Roche. And we have to talk about Gigi! Vanessa recently ran a 4:31 mile with her dog, setting an unofficial world record for the dog mile. I loved hearing about their relationship and how much fun Vanessa had getting to race as a team with her dog. This conversation honestly helped me see some things in my own career in a fresh perspective. Vanessa made me feel really seen and cared for, and I hope she felt the same from me. I’m so grateful for conversations like this one, and I know you’re going to enjoy hearing more of Vanessa’s story and what she’s been up to over these past few years. Books recommended: Delusions by Cazzie David Support our Sponsors: Little Spoon: Little Spoon makes feeding kids easier with clean, nutritious meals designed for every stage, from babies starting solids through elementary-aged kids. Their lineup includes baby blends, toddler-friendly Biteables, and big-kid Plates and Build It Yourself Lunchers, with 100+ ingredients banned across all products. Go to LittleSpoon.com/another and use code ANOTHER for 30% off your first order. HUUG makes high-quality bras and underwear designed to actually fit and support your body through every phase of life. Their pieces are comfortable, functional, and built for movement, making them a go-to for everyday wear, running, and training alike. Use the code Lindsey for 15% off at huug.com. Tailwind NutritionTailwind Nutrition creates all-in-one endurance fuel and hydration products designed to be easy to digest while providing calories, electrolytes, and hydration during long efforts. Their products are built specifically for endurance athletes who want simple, effective fueling without GI issues. Kava Haven: Kava Haven is a consciously crafted, kava-infused non-alcoholic spirit designed to provide a refreshing alternative to alcohol with a little buzz and none of the booze. Go to KavaHaven.com/IllHaveAnother for 15% off your order, automatically applied through the landing page. The post Episode 702: Vanessa Fraser on a 4:31 Dog Mile, Health Challenges, and the Marathon Ahead appeared first on SandyBoy Productions.

Colter Nuanez previews the stacked running backs groups for both Montana and Montana State, sharing interviews with UM head coach Bobby Kennedy, RB coach Dom Daste, All-American senior Eli Gillman and Washington State transfer Dylan Paine. Colter shares an interview with Montana State All-American junior captain Adam Jones. And Colter's prep previews continue with an interview with Butte High head coach Arie Grey. 

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to preview the 2026 Illinois football season. Leman breaks down what gives him confidence for the season, what concerns him and players he's most interested in watching.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 60% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz

Texas All-American and former NFL first-round pick Bryant Westbrook joins Jeff Howe and Rod Babers to revisit his legendary hits, the Longhorns' final Southwest Conference championship and the rise of Ricky Williams. The DBU great also explains why Will Muschamp can restore a dominant defensive mentality at Texas, shares his expectations for the secondary and identifies freshman John Meredith as a young defensive back with enormous potential. The show also provides the latest on Trevor Goosby's knee injury and examines how Texas could restructure its offensive line if the All-American tackle misses time. Jeff and Rod discuss why Arch Manning's development in the quick passing game could protect the reshuffled unit, the different combinations available to Kyle Flood and the high-risk, high-reward style fans should expect from Muschamp's aggressive defense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The dimensions of freestyle wrestling demands a fundamental shift in physics. When James Green made the transition up to 74 kilograms, he abandoned the comfortable speed differential of 70 kg to step directly into the most physical, unforgiving meat grinder in international combat sports. Facing larger, naturally heavier frames that punish the smallest flaw in positioning, the four-time All-American, Big Ten champion, and two-time World medalist adapted his game plan to secure his eighth World Team spot at 33 years old. Host Shane Sparks connects with the Nebraska legend at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs to isolate the structural durability behind a decade at the apex of the sport. Green strips away the romanticism of senior-level wrestling to detail the brutal physical realities of competing through severe anatomical wreckage—including a torn hip labrum and bulging discs during his collegiate career—and explains how physical limitations forced him to abandon reliance on raw athletic scrambles to build a suffocating, world-class top game. The conversation examines the personal tragedy that forged Green's resilience long before he stepped into a Division I varsity room. Green tracks the impact of his father's murder when James was just ten years old, detailing how he channeled grief into sports, relied on his mother Joyce's unyielding standards, and built a mental baseline that treats on-mat setbacks with absolute perspective. From analyzing the positional tactics that earned him a rubber-match victory over David Carr at Final X to evaluating the coaching philosophies of Mark Manning, Travell Dlagnev, and his transition to Virginia Tech, Green delivers a raw study on career longevity, positional discipline, and the true price of staying on the mat.

Coach Dax Charles, Head Wrestling Coach at Colorado State University Pueblo, joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 474!Entering his 18th season leading CSU Pueblo Wrestling, Coach Charles has spent decades building, rebuilding, and carrying forward the tradition of ThunderWolves wrestling. A former NCAA Division II National Champion, three-time All-American and NCAA Division II Wrestling Hall of Famer, Charles has coached national champions, national finalists, All-Americans, national qualifiers and RMAC champions during his career.In this episode, Coach Charles breaks down what he looks for when recruiting NCAA Division II wrestlers, why relationships and character matter more than recruiting services, and the four standards every wrestler in his program is expected to live by: go to class, come to practice, stay out of trouble and win.We also dive into Coach Charles' journey from Louisiana football player to national champion wrestler, training around elite wrestlers and judo athletes, the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete, and how his coaching philosophy has evolved from the old-school grind toward smarter training designed to peak athletes for the postseason.Coach Charles also tells the story of returning to CSU Pueblo to rebuild the wrestling program, carrying on the legacy of legendary coach Doug Moses, developing young men beyond wrestling, and why he believes Division II athletics can give student-athletes something they can carry for the rest of their lives.Plus, we look ahead to the 2026–27 CSU Pueblo Wrestling season, including returning national qualifiers, young talent to watch and why Coach Charles believes the ThunderWolves are positioned to make a jump in the RMAC.Whether you're a high school wrestler, college recruit, parent, coach or NCAA wrestling fan, this conversation is packed with insight on recruiting, development, discipline, leadership and building a championship culture.Topics include:NCAA Division II Wrestling • CSU Pueblo Wrestling • RMAC Wrestling • College Wrestling Recruiting • Wrestling Scholarships • Multi-Sport Athletes • Coaching Philosophy • Championship Culture • Doug Moses • Colorado Wrestling • Student-Athlete Development • NCAA Wrestling

Rick Santos is the new head football coach at the University of Pennsylvania. He takes over the Quakers after an impressive run as the head coach at his alma mater, the University of New Hampshire, where he led the Wildcats to three NCAA FCS Playoff berths in five seasons. As a player, Santos was an elite quarterback. He was a three-time All-American and in 2006 won the Walter Payton Award as the best offensive player in all of FCS football. In Episode #305 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Santos in studio to talk about his career. They discuss his decision to come to Penn, talk about what fans should expect from the Quakers on his watch, look back at his playing days - including what it was like to have Chip Kelly as an offensive coordinator - and much, much more. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Anavia Battle of the United States is one of the top sprinters in the world right now. She has represented the USA at the 2020 Olympic Games as well as the 2025 World Championships. She's a multiple time All-American while at Ohio State and a multiple time Diamond League winner in the 200m.After a very strong 2026 Season, Anavia is hungry for more in 2026. She's already solidified her spot at the inaugural World Ultimate Championships and is looking to secure a podium spot there.In todays conversation, we discuss why Anavia never want's to get comfortable and is always striving for more, her transition into the 100m a bit more in 2026, why she never focuses on her competition, and she breaks down her favorite 200m race, where she had an almost out of body experience. This podcast episode is hosted by Freddie Crittenden and Anderson EmeroleChapters:00:00 Intro00:35 Start of the 2026 season07:52 Almost skipping USAs09:20 Mental strategy as an athlete10:39 College to pro mindset14:16 2021 Olympic Trials and Olympics15:25 Never getting comfortable18:58 Gold medal or World Record21:54 World Ultimate Champs23:02 Managing pressure23:58 Not focusing on competition28:47 Favorite indoor and outdoor meets33:48 Anavia's favorite race38:30 Out of body experience in a race40:59 Closing

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series with a look at the Michigan football team's edge room. They open with a discussion of the room's biggest strengths, including a potential All-American and one of the higher-ceiling rooms on the team. They then look at question marks for the group, including the battle for the No. 4 spot in the rotation and the Wolverines' effort to turn developmental prospects into stars. In the second half of the episode, they look at X-factors for the room, the group's floor and ceiling for this fall, and how success should be measured for the edge room.

Bobby Burton and Gerry Hamilton deliver the latest on All-American left tackle Trevor Goosby after he suffered a non-contact injury to his left knee during a Texas walkthrough. Goosby reportedly walked off the field without assistance, but the severity remains unknown as his family, the coaching staff and the medical team await MRI results. No diagnosis has been confirmed. The guys examine how Texas could restructure its offensive line if Goosby misses extended time, including moving Melvin Siani to left tackle, returning Brandon Baker to right tackle or keeping Baker at guard and turning to one of the Longhorns' young tackles. They also explain why losing Goosby would affect more than pass protection, as Texas would need to replace the leadership of the offensive line's veteran anchor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gerry Hamilton and Hank South deliver a major update on All-American left tackle Trevor Goosby after MRI results revealed a bone bruise with no ligament damage. Goosby hyperextended his left knee during a non-contact portion of practice and is considered day-to-day with no firm timetable for his return. Most importantly, Texas avoided the season-ending scenario many feared when the injury was first reported. The guys explain why Texas can be patient with Goosby and allow him to return at full strength without reshuffling the starting offensive line. His absence also creates valuable first-team opportunities for young tackles such as Jontae Newman, Jordan Coleman and Andre Cojoe ahead of the second scrimmage, when Steve Sarkisian expects to give his starters more work and begin finalizing the depth chart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What makes someone choose a team and keep choosing it when the wins are not there?Katelyn sits down with Ike (@istockgrizz) to talk about his connection to the Los Angeles Sparks and the cards that bring him closer to the team.They discuss the Sparks game-day experience, the gap between player accomplishments and card prices, and why Ike buys cards he would feel comfortable holding for life.Ike also shares the story behind his Nneka Ogwumike 2008 McDonald's All-American autograph. He gave up a Candace Parker Gold Prizm PSA 10 to bring it home.This is a conversation about team history, collector belief, and choosing connection over the latest comp.Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Getting the offer is exciting. But choosing the wrong level, roster, role, or coaching fit can leave a talented athlete unprepared for the reality of college basketball.Texas Tech head coach Krista Gerlich joins Ashley Roberts to explain what families should evaluate after a college coach shows interest—and before an athlete commits. Coach Gerlich knows this journey from every side: she was an All-American guard on Texas Tech's 1993 national championship team and is now the 2026 Big 12 Coach of the Year leading the same program.In this conversation, Krista explains why a phone call is not the same as an offer, why an offer does not guarantee playing time, what college coaches evaluate beyond talent, and how families can judge the right level and roster opportunity.IN THIS EPISODE:- Why recruiting has become more transactional- What “fit” really means to a college coach- What coaches evaluate after an athlete gets their attention- Why a recruiting phone call is not automatically an offer- How parents can judge the right college level- Why strong high-school statistics can be misleading- Questions families should ask during official visits- What coaches notice about athletes and parents- Why talented freshmen struggle with college practices- How athletes earn roles and playing time- Advice for 2027 recruits who still have no offersJOIN THE BASKETBALL PARENT COMMUNITY:https://www.ashleynroberts.com/communityLEARN MORE ABOUT KRISTA GERLICH AND TEXAS TECH:https://texastech.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/krista-gerlich/4327

Fox Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt names his Preseason All-Americans for the upcoming season as he debates between the best players in the sport to make his selections. He discusses who gets the nod as his 1st-Team Quarterback between players like Oregon's Dante Moore, Texas' Arch Manning, Notre Dame's C.J. Carr, Ohio State's Julian Sayin and more. Klatt goes position by position as he makes his picks of the best of the best in the sport with players like Jeremiah Smith and Texas' Colin Simmons vying for spots. Alabama, Georgia and LSU all land players on the team as the SEC looks to combat the Big Ten for supremacy in the sport this season.Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-1:29 Joel Klatt's preseason All-American Team1:30-3:19 Quarterback3:20-4:45 Running Backs4:46-7:33 Wide Receivers7:34-8:44 Tight End8:45-10:02 Offensive Tackles10:03-11:06 Guards11:07-11:32 Center11:33-12:19 All-Purpose12:20-12:52 All-American first team offense recap12:53-14:14 Edges14:15-15:37 Defensive Tackles15:38-16:46 Linebackers16:47-18:05 Safeties18:06-20:55 Cornerbacks20:55-21:46 All-American first team defense recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Iowa men's basketball team is back at work as the Hawkeyes prepare for year two under head coach Ben McCollum. Gary Dolphin visits with McCollum about building on a 24-win season and an Elite Eight run while adjusting to life without All-American guard Bennett Stirtz.Plus, hear from newcomers Jaidyn Coon, Ethan Harris and Illinois State transfer Ty'Reek Coleman as they discuss their development, what brought them to Iowa and the roles they hope to play this season.Dolph also looks ahead to the Hawkeyes' nonconference schedule and remembers Iowa legend and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson, who passed away at age 86.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stadium and Gale: your weekly Florida Gators show.Three uniform reveals in six days. One quarterback job still wide open. And zero answers out of Jon Sumrall.Florida held its first fall scrimmage of camp this week and we're no closer to knowing who takes the first snap on Sept. 5. Aaron Philo or Tramell Jones Jr.? Sumrall isn't telling — and he's said out loud he might not tell anyone until five minutes before kickoff.Joining us this week: former Florida Gators tight end C'yontai Lewis.From Eutaw, Alabama — one of the poorest counties in the state — to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Four years in the SEC under Jim McElwain and Dan Mullen. A suspension, two injuries, and a career that never quite broke through. Then draft weekend 2019 and a phone that never rang, followed by a tryout invite from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Today he's the tight ends coach at Miles College, telling a room full of young men exactly what nobody told him.We get into what really changes for a player when the whole staff turns over, what he'd say to his 19-year-old self, why he chose an HBCU over chasing a Power Four job, and what he tells kids who'll never see a dime of NIL money.Plus, the week in Gators sports (Aug. 10–16):

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule told the Big 10 Network that the 2026 Huskers are his best team, by far! If that's the case, the offense is going to have to make some major improvements if that statement reflects in the win column. On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, presented by Strategic Solutions Sanitation, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka dive deep into Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen and specifically the running back room. Holgorsen is in the last year of his two-year contract with Nebraska. In his first full season as the Big Red's play caller, the Huskers offense made significant improvement in every offensive statistic with the exception of passing yards per game, where they actually went backward. We aren't saying Holgorsen is on the hot seat, but if this is the best team by far since Rhule arrived in Lincoln, the offense will be expected to make another big jump. A lot is still unknown about whether that will happen.  An offensive line that has not played together. A new quarterback who last took a snap against a Big 10 team in 2023 when he was at Virginia. And the Huskers must replace All-American running back Emmett Johnson, who accounted for 40.7% of Nebraska's offensive yards last season. The running back room has virtually no starting experience to speak of as the season starts.  No, Nebraska does not have a Johnson-like back on the roster; expect a more committee-based running back attack. Mekhi Nelson (Sophomore) Isaiah Mozee  (Sophomore) Kwinten Ives  (Junior) Jamal Rule  (True Freshman Others could work into the mix, like Conor Booth and Tikey Hayes. However, based on the Huskers' schedule, the offense and the running game will be huge factors in whether Nebraska can reach eight, or even nine, wins.  Here are Nebraska's offensive statistics and rankings from last season. Category 2025 2025 Rank 2024 Rank Scoring Offense 28.7 58th 103 Total Offense 370.5 80th 94th Passing Offense 224.6 70th 65th Running Offense 145.9 79th 96th Yards Per Play 5.8 68th 106th 3rd Down % 45.7% 72nd Top 20   Subscribe to the channel, leave a comment, and send us an email if you have a question: doctalksports@gmail.com. If you like this podcast, please support  our sponsors who make this all possible: Strategic Solutions The food safety and contract sanitation experts built by industry veterans. They deliver 100% legal compliance, audit-ready performance, and elite sanitation for processing facilities nationwide. Stop worrying about your next audit—learn more at Strategic Solutions. Orr Law Group Life throws legal challenges at all of us — and when it does, you need a team that's trusted, respected, and proven. Orr Law Group provides expert legal representation with a client-first approach, specializing in personal injury, workers' compensation, family matters, and more. When you need clear guidance and strong advocacy, the Orr Law Group is in your corner. Learn more at www.orrlawgrp.com. Husker Hounds Whether it's game day, bowl season, or the long wait until spring practice, Husker Hounds is your go-to source for the best Nebraska gear. Jerseys, hoodies, hats, collectibles — if it's Husker-related, they've got it. Family-owned, locally operated, and serving Husker Nation for decades, Husker Hounds helps you show your Nebraska pride every day of the year. Shop online at www.huskerhounds.com.

Cal Poly All-American linebacker Mikey D'Amato joins Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem to talk about his football roots, what gives him his edge and his pursuit of a second straight All-American season. 

-Jayden Daniels is pretty PISSED that LSU allowed cornerback DJ Pickett the chance to wear his No. 5 jersey, which hasn't been worn byanyone at LSU since his departure to the NFL---yet, the jersey had never been officially retired. So who is in the wrong here?-Pickett wore No. 3 last year and was an All-American, and wanted to change his number to 5—which has Daniels saying LSU no longerhas rights to any NIL of his and to stop using it-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen's Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s been 31 seasons since the Dallas Cowboys last played in a Super Bowl game.  That season-ending victory came at the conclusion of the 1995 NFL season on January 28, 1996. Heck, it has been 31 seasons since the Dallas Cowboys have even played in the NFC Championship game! Team owner and billionaire huckster Jerry Jones tried to convince Dallas Cowboys fans last summer that trading away the team’s best defensive player was a smart move.  Micah Parsons wanted ol’ Jer to pony-up with another high dollar contract to remain in Dallas. Instead, the owner shipped Parsons to the Green Bay Packers right before the 2025 season began.  The defensive rushing specialist received what he wanted, though. Micah Parsons signed a new contract in Green Bay last fall paying him $188 million over four years (a whopping $47 million per season). Dallas received Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark from Green Bay plus two first round draft picks as part of the deal. After losing Micah Parsons, Big D’s defense became a league-wide joke in 2025.  You can’t consider your team a title contender with a defense which allowed an NFL high 30.1 points per game last season. Cowboys fans were understandably upset after team owner Jerry Jones dealt the team’s “lone star” defensive player one year ago.  Jones’ history of meddling with the team’s roster has backfired plenty of times during this 31 season title drought. Despite the absence of a competitive defense, Dallas still finished with a fairly respectable 7-9-1 record last season.  Only the prolific offense of the Cowboys saved the 2025 team from being a total disaster. Something feels different this year… In April, Dallas selected safety Caleb Downs from Ohio State with the 11th pick in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft.  A two-time college football All-American, Downs was expected to be taken earlier in the first round.  The Dallas Cowboys appear to have capitalized on a little bit of good fortune. Dallas then added another defensive pick with its second selection during Round 1.  Defensive edge rusher Malachi Lawrence played college football for UCF under the watchful eye of the Cowboys’ new defensive line coach, Demeitri Brim. Last season’s “defenseless” Cowboys had just made two first round solid defensive picks in the NFL Draft. Over the past week, the Cowboys re-signed defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (who was acquired from the New York Jets last season) to a new three-year deal worth $106 million. Williams played college football at Alabama under Coach Nick Saban.  He is well liked by his new teammates in Dallas. Is Maxx Crosby still a possible addition? It’s no secret that Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby would like to come play for the Dallas Cowboys.  The former fourth round selection out of Eastern Michigan played his high school football in Colleyville, Texas – just north of Fort Worth. Maxx Crosby plays his position with incredible effort and intensity.  He is a five-time NFL Pro Bowler entering his eighth NFL season – all with the woeful Raiders franchise.  He was briefly traded earlier this year (for two first round selections) to the Baltimore Ravens.  Unfortunately, Crosby failed the physical exam after rehabbing a knee injury incurred last fall.  That nullified the deal and required Crosby to return to the Raiders. Dallas made a competitive offer to the Raiders for Maxx Crosby (a first round and second round pick) but fell short.  Crosby’s knee injury may be healed sufficiently by now to warrant another trade offer from Dallas owner Jerry Jones over the next month. There’s no doubt that Maxx Crosby would represent a significantly upgrade to the Dallas defensive front.  His intense style of play would quickly make him a fan favorite in Dallas.  Keep an eye on this development in the weeks ahead. Cowboys made Brandon Aubrey the highest paid kicker in the NFL Seven million dollars per year sounds like a lot of money to pay for a field goal kicker. That’s what Dallas placekicker Brandon Aubrey will receive for the next four years after recently becoming the NFL’s highest paid kicker. Aubrey’s path to riches came without kicking a football in either high school or college.  He was a talented soccer player at Notre Dame and played professionally in Canada. The USFL’s Birmingham Stallions gave Brandon Aubrey a pro football tryout and signed him.  Aubrey delivered booming kick-offs and field goals in Birmingham over his two seasons with the spring football league team. The Dallas Cowboys signed him in 2023.  Brandon Aubrey made the NFL Pro Bowl in each of his three seasons.  He has booted six field goals of 60 yards or more in his career and provides the potent Dallas offense with a reliable scoring weapon. What about Dallas wide receiver George Pickens? Pickens (who played wide receiver in college at Georgia) was a second round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022.  His first NFL contract paid him nearly $7 million – over a four year period. George Pickens and former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin didn’t seem to get along very well.  Pickens occasionally displayed less than 100% effort on the field at times.  That put him into the coaches’ dog house.  He compounded his own troubles with the Steelers and their loyal fans by posting “Free Me” comments on social media. The Steelers obliged and sent “Pouty” Pickens packing to Dallas in 2025. For just a lowly 6th round draft pick, the Cowboys inserted George Pickens into the starting line-up last season and saw his on-field talent.  He snagged 93 passes for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns for Dallas last year. Dallas’ primary wide receiver, CeeDee Lamb, benefited from having the speedy George Pickens on the field at the same time running routes to keep defenses off balance. Following his productive 2025 season, Pickens demanded a new long-term contract from Dallas owner Jerry Jones. Instead, the Cowboys recently placed its “franchise” designation on their new wide receiver. The team likely wants to see more than one season of positive results prior to plunking down big bucks for a long-term deal. Don’t feel sorry for George Pickens. He will receive nearly $24 million for the upcoming 2026 season.  That “franchise” designation requires Dallas to pay him the average of the five highest paid wide receivers in the entire NFL. Dallas fans should watch closely to see if George Pickens will continue to show improvement this season or return into his former disgruntled self while playing in Pittsburgh. Can quarterback Dak Prescott finally lead the Cowboys to an NFC title game? Prescott is entering his 11th NFL season in Dallas.  His impressive personal stats and friendly personality have made him a fan favorite. That said, Dak is only 2-5 in playoff games during his first decade in Big D. The former Haughton High School (Shreveport area) and Mississippi State product is being paid $60 million per season.  A four-time Pro Bowl quarterback, Dak Prescott is now being paid at a high level that team owner Jerry Jones, head coach Brian Schottenheimer, and Dallas fans now expect a deep run into the NFL playoffs. Unfortunately for Cowboys fans, Prescott has not delivered – yet. Is Dallas a legitimate contender to win the NFC East this season? Absolutely! The NFC East has been dominated for the past several years by the Philadelphia Eagles.  Philly’s dominant defense and efficient offense has produced 50 wins against just 18 losses in the past four NFL seasons.  They won the 2024 Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, Philadelphia’s core of top players on offense and defense has been dwindling by the year.  The Eagles posted an 11-6 record last season but were quickly bounced out of the playoffs in the opening round (at home) by San Francisco. Wagering lines posted by Las Vegas oddsmakers show the Philadelphia Eagles remaining the favorite to once again capture the NFC East title in 2026.  The Dallas Cowboys are projected to finish one game behind. Dallas must apply early pressure this fall to nudge the Eagles off their perch atop the NFC East standings. The Cowboys’ 2026 schedule appears somewhat favorable. Dallas plays nine home games and eight road games in the NFL’s 17-week regular season.  A pair of late season road games at defending Super Bowl champion Seattle and at the NFC runner-up Los Angeles Rams will likely decide the playoff fate for the Cowboys. To the surprise of no one, “America’s Team” (ugh) will play in six nationally televised prime time night games.   Three (including the season opener at the New York Giants) will be featured on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.   Dallas will appear twice on Monday Night Football (ESPN) and one time on Thursday night (Amazon Prime).   Prediction: There is no doubt that Dallas has an excellent opportunity to return to the playoffs in the 2026 NFL season.  The defense will improve (it can’t be worse than last season’s 32nd place showing).  Dallas’ productive offense (2nd in the NFL in scoring last year) is back and seems ready to roll once again. Regardless of whether defensive weapon Maxx Crosby comes aboard this year, I see Dallas improving to a record of 10-7 in the regular season. That means that Dallas should make the playoffs – either as NFC East champions or as a Wild Card entry. I have no clue about the playoffs.  Recent history would suggest that you might not wish to place any wagers on the “Boys” once the post-season begins. Buckle up and enjoy the ride this season, Cowboys fans! Perhaps this might even be the year when Dallas ends that 31-season “no titles” streak. The post Will the Dallas Cowboys finally end “The Streak” this season? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

In this episode of Dai By Dai Podcast, I sat down with former University of North Carolina Basketball National Champion Kennedy Meeks where he talked about being a McDonald's All-American at West Charlotte High School, losing and winning the NCAA National Championship while at UNC in 2016 & 2017, Lebron James being the GOAT, his professional career, and more!

What happens when the All-American kid becomes the guy moving hundreds of pounds of marijuana every few weeks?On Episode 124 of the Wild Chaos Podcast, Travis Harwood sits down for a raw conversation about loss, addiction, drug trafficking, faith, fatherhood, family and the decisions that completely changed the direction of his life.It's a conversation about what unresolved grief can do to a family, addiction, the criminal world, marriage, Christianity, becoming a father, breaking destructive family patterns and whether a man can truly become someone different from the person he used to be.

3HL - 8-10-26 - Hour 2 - we take a look at the Titans first unofficial depth chart, the Hall of Fame Game had one of its largest viewership yet, and the CFB preseason All-American teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com The Price of Becoming is a USA Today, LA Times, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller! www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guests:  My dad, Keith Hawk (also known as Pistol), spent decades leading sales teams at LexisNexis and has taught leadership and public speaking to audiences all over the country. He's the author of multiple books including Get Real Selling. Pistol has that rare ability to be both universally liked and 100% respected by all who know him. My brother AJ Hawk was an All-American linebacker at Ohio State, where he won a national championship. He played 11 years in the NFL, won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers, and retired as the franchise's all-time leading tackler. Now you'll see him every weekday on ESPN as a co-host of the Pat McAfee Show Notes: Key Learnings Be a consciously competent leader. Pistol's framework: you have to understand the processes of the work you're asking people to do, not just the end result. First-line leaders have to know the work at a great level of detail.  One tactical way to get there: do after-action reviews on both wins and losses. Know why you win. Know why you lose. Describe both in detail. That's how you earn vivid clarity. Give people vivid clarity. Don't tell your team to "go get the ball carrier." Tell them precisely how to handle each situation. Great leaders are great because they give vivid clarity to the people they're leading on how to do the thing. Stack days. If I can't win by being brilliant, I can win by being able to endure. Just get up and do the thing day after day. Growing up, AJ and I had an unwritten rule: no matter what we did the night before, we were going to the first available lift. You don't have to go to bed early. But you're going to work no matter how you feel. When AJ knew he could do it. Freshman year at Ohio State. A tunnel screen play in camp. He read it perfectly, took off, and delivered a textbook hit on the receiver. That was the moment: "Football's football. These guys are all monsters. But I think I can find a way to make some plays." How to write a book: get up an extra hour early for 200 days in a row and never miss a day. Anybody can do it. You just have to be willing to make the decision, and then follow through, and then follow through again. My scout team Super Bowl. As a scout team QB at Ohio, I picked the Florida game to prepare like it was the real thing. I wore Rex Grossman's number and arm sleeve. Spatted my cleats. I rewrote the practice cards based on real Florida plays. We ended up being in a tight ball game against a national powerhouse. My teammates came back after the game and said practice that week was harder than the actual game. This is when I learned what is possible when prepared for the moment.  The Mike Nolan $10 bill story. When AJ was in college, the 49ers head coach Mike Nolan needed to tip a valet and asked if he had any cash. AJ gave him $10. Weeks later, a handwritten note showed up at AJ's college house with a $10 bill inside and a thank-you note from Mike Nolan. Follow-through. Attention to detail. Paying people back. AJ never forgot it. AJ's delusional confidence in Tahoe. AJ had an unlucky drive that left him 254 yards from the pin, in the first cut. Jack Wagner was still on the green in front of us. AJ pulled out a four iron. I told him to wait. He said, "I'm just gonna go, and hit it on the green." He flushed it. Landed on the green 25 feet from Jack. There's power in belief, speaking things into existence, and then doing them.  Irrational self-confidence isn't irrational. Pistol quoted Bill Simmons: "As long as you believe it's possible, it's possible." Regardless of what it is. My biggest risk: leaving corporate at the end of 2017. I had a VP of sales job, and I left it all to bet on this podcast. Miranda believed in it maybe even more than I did. That combination made it possible. Pistol's biggest risk: August 1st, 1999. He left LexisNexis after 14 years to go be a public speaker. Two years later, on August 1st, 2001, he came back. Both times on his birthday. His career jumped five notches on his return. Sometimes you have to leave to come back better. AJ's biggest risk: hiding a broken wrist during a Super Bowl run. AJ refused an X-ray or MRI so they couldn't shut him down. The trainer taped and casted it. He played the whole season, won the Super Bowl, and made the Pro Bowl. He had surgery to repair it days after the Super Bowl.  The best players are consistent. When I'd talk to AJ's teammates in Green Bay about him, they used the unsexy words: "Most consistent guy on the team. First guy in the weight room. Will be where he's supposed to be on every play." He did that for eleven years. Show up. Every single day. Pistol said it: "Anybody that's been great at something didn't get great on the first day, but they did the right types of things along the way."  Don't grade your kid's games. Grade the effort. "Did you play hard? That's all I care about." AJ said his family doesn't have good or bad games. There's only one question after the game: did you play hard or did you not?  Show them what "hard" actually looks like. Sometimes kids think they're playing as hard as they possibly can when they're not. AJ's brother-in-law Jack Johnson reminded him of this. You can't just say "play hard." You have to describe it. You have to show them. Otherwise they don't know what the standard is. Model it. Don't tell. Leadership is caught more than it's taught. My primary role as a dad and a husband is to be the model. If I have low standards, my kids will have low standards. If I show up every day, they'll learn what showing up looks like. Do all the work. Then trust your instincts. AJ's approach to football. Reinstall the defense from scratch every year. Take fresh notes. So when it's game time, you don't have to think. You just play. The Dinner Guest Draft: Every hundredth episode, we do a draft. This one: pick five living dinner guests.  AJ's table: Michael Jordan Charles Barkley Arnold Schwarzenegger Palmer Luckey Denzel Washington My table: (All dream guests for The Learning Leader Show) Dave Chappelle Dave Matthews Mike Rowe Doris Kearns Goodwin Michael Lewis Pistol's table: (All former guests of the show)  Admiral William McRaven Dan Patrick Nikki Glaser Stephen M.R. Covey Oz Pearlman Champagne Moments a Year From Now My dad: Celebrating his 71st birthday dinner with all of us. AJ: To keep being present with his kids while they're still young. To slow down and enjoy it. Me: A good year of college for the older girls in our family. Reflection Questions Where in your work are you giving people vivid clarity? Or are you handing them broad general directives and hoping they figure it out? What is your version of the Mike Nolan $10 bill story? What small act of follow-through could you do this week that someone will remember for years? Where are you being performative right now, doing something for the audience instead of doing it because you want to be great? What would change if you only did it when nobody was watching? More Learning #600 - AJ, Pistol & Ryan Hawk - Setting the Standard #500 - AJ, Pistol, Ryan & Pat McAfee - Live Your Life as a Movie #400 - AJ, Pistol & Ryan Hawk - The Life Experiences That Shape Our Character Podcast Chapters 00:00 The Arena Invite  01:30 Meet Keith "Pistol" Hawk and AJ Hawk  03:34 What Everyone's Been Up To For the Past Two Years  05:09 What We Learned From Robert Saleh (head coach, Tennessee Titans) and Mike Macdonal (head coach of the defending Super Bowl Champion, Seattle Seahawks) About Tackling  08:50 Be a Consciously Competent Leader. Give People Vivid Clarity.  10:44 Inflection Point Stories: When AJ and Ryan Knew They Could Do It  16:33 How Pistol Spotted the Talent Early  21:32 Why Written Communication Is More Important Than You Think  25:21 The Power of Stacking Days  33:06 The Mike Nolan $10 Bill Story  35:24 Delusional Confidence: The Tahoe Golf Moment  42:51 Irrational Self-Confidence Isn't Irrational  43:15 The Biggest Risks Each of Us Ever Took  47:24 Playing Through a Broken Wrist to Win a Super Bowl  50:38 How to Raise Kids With High Standards  54:28 Regimented vs. Disciplined  59:30 AJ's Hack to Beat a Shellfish Allergy 01:06:00 The Dinner Guest Draft Begins  01:21:21 Draft Recap  01:23:43 The Champagne Question  01:26:33 EOPC  

Sometimes the athletes who go the farthest are the ones who never made the biggest splash at the start.Hunter Robbie didn't become a two-time Nike Cross Nationals All-American overnight. The 2026 Niwot High School graduate grew from an overlooked middle school runner into one of the leaders of the greatest cross country dynasty in the country, helping Niwot capture back-to-back NXN titles and three straight Colorado 5A state championships.His senior season was one of remarkable consistency. Hunter finished sixth at Nike Cross Nationals in 15:11 to earn his second consecutive All-American finish. He ran 14:34.2 for runner-up at Nike Cross Southwest Regional. He was named the 2025-26 Colorado Gatorade Boys Cross Country Player of the Year and closed out his high school career with personal bests of 4:07 for 1600 meters and 8:45 for 3200 meters before heading to Duke.But this conversation isn't about the medals. It's about the people who believed in him before he believed in himself. We talk about the coach who made a four-year bet on a kid who wasn't yet winning races, why consistency always beats chasing the perfect workout, and how Niwot built a culture where teammates could compete fiercely without becoming competitors first.Hunter also reflects on falling while leading the Colorado state championships, carrying the pressure of defending a national title, and why making running your entire identity is one of the fastest ways to lose the joy that makes great performances possible. His perspective is simple. Care deeply. Stay loose. Keep showing up. The results will take care of themselves.Tap into the Hunter Robbie Special.Follow The Sunday Shakeout on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and if you enjoyed the episode, leave a five-star review.

Cal Hall of Fame QB and color commentator Mike Pawlawski talks with for Bear Todd Steussie - one of the most dominant offensive linemen in school history from 1990-93 who earned the Morris Trophy as the top offensive lineman in the Pac-10 his senior year as well as first-team All-American.

Today we bring back an old favorite and play buy or sell to preview the start of the 2026 Georgia Football season. Topics include Georgia's position in the preseason Coaches Poll, Georgia's most likely All-American candidate, Gunner and the Heisman, the potential of the Bulldog defense and much more! ______________________________ Make sure to visit Alumni Hall for the best selection of Georgia gear and accessories anywhere on planet Earth! MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE GLORY UGA PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR MORE IN-DEPTH GEORGIA SPORTS CONTENT! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Mental Training Lab, I sit down with former All-American wrestler, performance coach, TEDx speaker, and entrepreneur Jim Harshaw to explore what it takes to unlock sustainable high performance in sport, business, and life.Jim's story starts on the wrestling mat, where early disappointment, self-doubt, and the pressure to prove himself eventually led to one of the most important mindset shifts of his career: moving from outcome obsession to process focus. That shift helped him become an All-American wrestler, and it now shapes the work he does with athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and high performers who are trying to access the “last 10–20%” of their potential.In this conversation, we unpack why hard work alone is not always enough, how productive pauses create clarity and more effective action, and why sustainable performance requires more than just motivation. On top of all of that, Jim shares his four-part framework for peak performance.We also talk about failure, coaching, journaling, deep work, and the difference between grinding harder and taking inspired action. If you're a high performer who already works hard but still feels inconsistent, stuck, or disconnected from the process, this conversation offers a practical structure for getting aligned and performing more consistently under pressure.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Learn more about The Mental Training LabConnect with Pete on Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteSubscribe to the podcast on Apple | SpotifyThis show is produced and edited by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.  

This week we are thrilled to be joined by seven-time All-American and rising senior on the Utah gymnastics team, Ella Zirbes. Ella is known not only for her beautiful gymnastics but also for being an advocate for mental health in the sport as someone who has very publicly struggled with performance anxiety. We dive deeper into the struggles she's faced and how she's learned to manage her anxiety while competing. We also talk about the pressure and expectations that come with representing a program with as rich a legacy as the Red Rocks, dealing with social media, and the roller coaster that was her junior season.Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Lee B, Cookiemaster, Happy Girl, Erica S, Semflam, Amy C, Becca S, Cathleen R, Faith, Kerry M, Derek H, Emily, Sharon B, MSU, Kimberly G, Lela M, Mara L, Jenna A, Alex M, Dana, Lidia, Maria P, Alicia O, Cristina K, Hayley B, Bethany J, Kentiemac, Marni S, Betny T, Emily C, Cathy D, Lisa T, Libby C, Thiago, Debbie, Taryn M, Amy M, Chuck C, Kaitlin, Susan P, LFC_Hokie, Ella, Kay, Julie B, Austin K, Jane, Sarah, Amy, Stephen S, Johanna T, Alison S, Alberto D, Kristina T, Abigail W, Jennifer K, Kate M, Naomi S, Claudia L, Erin L, Thomas B, Lauren D, Kihika M, Beth C, Amy, Renee PM, Ryan V, Brandon H, Okcaro, Tyler, Paola, Heather, Kate, Danielle, ALittleUnderRotated, Lacy, Dana C, Grace, Pat G, Lexi G, Laura N, Kathy, Katie A, Róisín, Megan J, Emily D, Britton, Ry Shep, Reyna G, William A, MB, Jackson G, Stella, Ulo F, Noah C, Melissa H, Alexis, William M, Susie, Leslie G, Catherine B, Laura L, Katy S, Kathy M, Kathy S, Okcaro,  JD B, Cookiecutter, SuniFan, Caroline M, kcmojojojo, Sammy S, Fabio B, Lacie M, Sara G, Kerry H, Leah D, Margaret G, Molly, ClemsonTigersFan, Lisa B, Sarah M, Grace M, Laura A, Justin D, Jas, Kendrick C, Rich A, Ty T, Nick S, Becky E, Annsley M, Melody M, Stacey M, Erica H, Kathy, Teressa, Angela C, Bridgett C, Ashley D, Whitney J, Shelly A, Erika B, DFP, Lisa M, Samantha T & Mallory D!

Before we're officially out of July and the 250th anniversary of the United States, we had to create an All-American episode of AMTP celebrating our national pastime, baseball. (And no, we're not covering ALL AMERICAN.) It's DAMN YANKEES, and we're doing it with the wonderful Chryssie Whitehead (A CHORUS LINE, CHICAGO, FOSSE). Tune in to hear all things sports, Verdon, and the profound humanity found in this crown jewel of Faustian musicals. For more Adler & Ross, listen to our episode about the hit musical that premiered only one season before DAMN YANKEES: THE PAJAMA GAME with Jonathan Chisolm and Doug Carfrae. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, contests, and conversations all while supporting the show for only a few dollars each month! Share our posts and videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you're feeling like giving back, check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeePublic Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The profits we receive are donated to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And check out our ⁠Spotify playlist ⁠featuring one song from each episode we've covered! More than anything, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices