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1:01It is Ryan Seacrest here. There was a recent social media trend which consisted of flying on a plane with no music, no movies, no entertainment. But a better trend would be going to chumbacacino.com. It's like having a mini social casino in your pocket. Chumbacacino has over 100 online casino style games all absolutely free. It's the most fun you can have online and on a plane. So grab your free welcome bonus now at chumbacacino.com. Sponsored by Chumbacacino. No purchase necessary VGW could avoid for prohibited by law of 21 plus terms and conditions apply. How much has that helped you and the other early enrollees not just getting their services, but learning the culture of life. So coach, they asked all the seniors before we came in. They asked us if they were okay for us to come with the playoffs with them and they all just give it a green light. They wanted us to experience that for the next time we're in the playoffs so we can see that I think that's helped tremendously. I think it made us mature just being around those guys and knowing what to do when we do get into that place. Are there ways that you've heard you see that feel?

2:01I definitely can say you know just matured you why especially from this class. I think we all just came in a little bit maybe immature, but we've definitely grown throughout that process. Just see the way a guy like Dota Ben Jackson stepped up for Ohio State last year. How inspiring was that for you? It's very inspiring. Me and Dany were pretty close like they talked to him a lot. So you know just seeing him move from guard to tackle and just make such a huge jump in that little time was just really cool to watch. Carter the especially the three primary coaches you're working on do they all speak the same language. If you follow my draft I mean who do you listen to most I guess in those kind of situations? I mean you know they're all from different places so at first I think it was a little hard for them to mention the one that would link open now they've got it now packed all it's in is the same exact thing so that's been helping a lot I mean obviously they can explain stuff a little different if you like them to but they've been they've been doing a good job of keeping everything together. And Coach Dick in particular what's he brought? What's he brought to you? He's brought some tidbits or you know things he's brought it opened your eyes a little bit. Um just let a little older play so I could say he's not like too fancy on all the technique stuff. So I like just how straightforward he is with all the technique stuff for sure it's

3:04very straightforward. I know you know Luke pretty well both being from Toledo. How have you just seen Luke bro here so far going into this year? I think I've been watching him for a while you know I haven't known him like you said but I'm just seeing him grow as a leader has been really cool just seeing him a while back you know I think I was a software he was a senior we always played against each other but seeing him move into that that leader role has been really cool to see. What kind of leadership is he bringing to that unit right now? Just always talking to the younger guys then encouraging us you know tell us what we need to do and not only the younger guys but the other guys just encourages as a whole. And what does his story mean to you? I mean obviously this time a year ago he wasn't even sure where he was going to fit in or whatever now of sudden especially through the playoffs he was a force. I mean what does it just tell you about perseverance but also a season? I think it really just never give up you mean obviously you might not start the first game maybe not even the second game but you can always make an impact if you really that's your desire. Who you've been leading on so that's kind of what he's played on team. Nice car kind of teaching ropes and kind of teaching tricks and tricks. Who you know all the offensive lines I would say Austin and Luke a lot you know I

4:09talk to them for your office especially about techniques stuff Austin did plan a little different places so he's gonna help me a lot of my small technique things just what to do for sure. Yeah yeah it's definitely the smaller stuff just like you know hand protection stuff like that nothing to address it so it's it's been good the trade just hasn't been too crazy. Exactly what positions have you been reppin only a left tackle yeah so far. You feel pretty comfortable there. I feel very comfortable. Yes. These are grown men you're going against Kenyatta and Kaden like 22 23 years old. Yeah yeah obviously that's a lot different than the high school you're playing what 1617 most 18 so it hasn't been a lot different. I first co-practice were my best but I definitely adjusted pretty well this spring. Two more questions. Part of that I asked Jay about some kind of sampling. You guys obviously coach pilot's very close he came up Toledo a handful of time and then all of a sudden by the time you get up here he's gone how's it been getting them though the new offensive line good. It's been really good you know obviously we had all the freshmen had a really good relationship

5:10with coach Frye you know then seeing him leave was actually a little hard but we all kept our minds open with coach born and we're we're liking him a lot then developing relationships with him and he's been really good to us so far. All right Carter thank you yeah yeah but honestly it's pretty because like I've basically like since I mean you can ask like my parents like since I was in like middle school I've never like been like soup like I just get really excited and I just like start like flexing out like since I've been like 11 years old I've always done that and yeah there's like a ton of high school pictures of me doing and yeah that's just what I've always done so that's pretty funny I think a big positive for that celebration is like normal people in the stands can do it yeah which is not the case with some celebration yeah like even I could do the boflex yeah yeah but I like the way he doesn't like he doesn't stand over the quarterback he's just celebrate like dude he just act the quarterback it's time to boflex yeah have you heard from either boflex or bojangles are from Carolina I have not I mean I haven't I guess I haven't

6:15done a great job of reaching out but yeah I probably shouldn't let's go what they should call you you don't yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah if I can't buy the bo meal at Kenan Stadium by Saturday at 8 p.m. do you like the Bose seconds and it's kind of hard yeah yeah yeah I like it I like it um that's actually interesting because uh came in actually was the one who made that up last year like our first game last year yeah we played South Carolina and I had like two or one and half or something like that and so came in was calling me that last year too so it was pretty interesting to see like the origins of that yeah just need a little momentum yeah exactly exactly okay you've legally agreed to give us 10% of anything to go um were you impressed jealous or something else which Javari Ritzies pick six against Virginia oh no that's that I mean I'm sure y'all saw the clip too like that was all him like

7:15there was literally like a shallow pat like it wasn't even like a screen or something the shallow he like tipped it up caught it and then Heisman the quarterback while holding the ball like a low for bread in the other hand and like I don't know he's a freak for sure so I mean that was just straight impressed there I don't know I haven't had an interception here and I don't know if I had any high school either so really yeah that was that was pretty sick to see him doing and then like running down the field next because I was on the field at the same time yeah yeah were there any moments where you wondered if he was going to run out of gas honestly no just because I like I mean doing like the workouts the whole summer with him like he's a three tech but like he's not really because like he's just so free like he's big enough to do it but he's also so athletic for the size that yeah now he's a freak for sure all right tell us a little bit about hey there it's Ryan Seacrest for Safeway it's stock up savings time now through April 2nd spring in for store wide deals and earn four times the points look for in store tags to earn on eligible items from Celsius body armor or aida silk Capri Sun Bavarian meats and Charmin then clip the offer in the

8:21app for automatic event long savings stack up those rewards to save even more enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in store or online for easy drive up and go pick up or delivery restrictions apply see website for full terms and conditions Tyler Reddick here from 2311 racing victory lane yeah it's even better with chamba by my side race to chamba casino dot com let's chamba no purchase necessary vtw group void work prohibited by law ctnc's 21 plus sponsored by chamba casino I've got Dan Morgan here on the pod say hi Dan hey how's it going today it's going good man tell us who you are and what you do I'm Dan Morgan I'm an attorney and a managing partner at Morgan Morgan which is America's largest injury law firm that's pretty awesome um I think I saw billboard years recently it said that 20 billion one 20 billion is the same number yeah 20 billion recovered it's actually I think somewhere north probably closer to 22 23 after this year and each year we get bigger and better and our army grows so the number will hopefully

9:24keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on awesome so how does someone get in contact with Morgan and Morgan what what would I do if I got into an accident probably the easiest way is dialing pound law it's pound five two nine from your cell phone we are always open our call centers always waiting to take your call 24 7 365 wow Dan Morgan from Morgan and Morgan America's largest injury law firm thanks for coming by the show thanks for having me visit forthepeople.com we're an office near you growing up bow young bow tell us a little bit about you back growing up I started playing football when I was like seven or so my dad played college football Yukon and my mom played college volleyball at Yukon so they were both there and so I always was around athletics pretty much my whole life we were like super competitive like anytime we get in trouble we'd be doing like push-ups and that stuff or I remember when I was like five years old like we'd have a game or like my dad would sit on the couch and we'd like go back basically doing like one-on-one like playing receiver in DB versus I have two brothers and

10:25sister so very competitive household I started playing football when I was like seven or whatever mostly because my dad played football into my older brother I don't know I'm not sure if you all are familiar with the like the pop Warner Super Bowl stuff where you like you go to Orlando so my older brother had done that a couple times so after that I was like okay I definitely want to start playing football I started playing my dad was my coach and then we end up doing the same thing we went to Super Bowl twice since seventh eighth grade and then from there is history high school football where do you fall in the siblings so I've one older brother me younger brother younger sister what's the game most likely to cause a fight if y'all are all playing oh definitely basketball my little brother was a very big he was quite the referee during some of that stuff and he'd always get mad and like call penalties and yeah definitely I don't know we played a lot of basketball we also we had like our neighbor had like a football it wasn't it was

11:26just like a their front yard was like kind of like curved so we'd like play football on that every time and like you could throw the football over the house for like the deep balls and nice it was cool but yeah no we played we we were always outside growing up the whole time would you beat your little brother up um so it was kind of a thing where like he started ref it like and it would give me really mad and then like I'd like chase up to him and then he'd like kind of like be like what's that animal that like plays dead oh a possum yeah he'd be like a possum he'd just lay down on the ground and then I kind of like get over him but like I would never actually do anything because like I don't know I didn't want to like actually hurt him and like have him go tell my mom or something yeah exactly but yeah so there was a lot of that going on I'm sure he could tell you more but yeah you you were academic all ACC last year yeah and you're in the business school yep both those things are no joke how do you manage your time to do all these things successfully hmm it's a good question um I don't really know you just kind of I feel like if you care about

12:32something you can make time I'm not sure I've always been like a very big math person my whole life and luckily for the business school here that was like the big criteria is like you'd do the calculus and the stats and the e-con so that was kind of right up my alley uh and then also having like good friends to be around like I'm sure you're on their will hardy and Connor are both in the business school with me too so like we kind of been on the same track our whole career which has been pretty cool and been nice to have like other people around you to help you get better and stuff so yeah that sounds like a very intelligent household you guys have yeah you guys just like Friday night or or Saturday night after the game everybody's like out and you're like guys look we got we got some e-con we needed to celebrate like normal with calculus yeah I guess um what do you like to do outside of football hmm outside I've recently I've gotten into fishing a lot more which has been we uh my girlfriend has a beach house or that they

13:39live at their actor from Morehead City and so I went fishing with her dad and stuff and it was really fun um I don't know we're I like to do very spontaneous things all the time I'm sure I can talk to y'all more about that later but I don't know yeah we I don't know me car will do a lot of uh interesting fun things I don't know we played a lot of uh pickable and that kind of stuff I don't know we did like a whole scavenger hunt one time it was funny I don't do a lot of stuff like that but yeah fishing with the girlfriend's dad can be some pressure because like you want to do well but not too well how did you handle that um I it was kind of he's he was legit uh legit but he's lived his whole life I was not legit um I caught like maybe two fish the whole time but it was fun it was sometimes like the great thing about fidget is kind of like more of like just being out there and like the peaceful vibe was

14:41almost better than actually catching sometimes so I thought that was pretty cool you set up a scavenger hunt like well actually Connor will set it up and then he just like randomly like hey there it's Ryan Seacrest for Safeway it's stock up savings time now through April 2nd spring in for store wide deals and earn four times of points look for in store tags to earn on eligible items from hunts nerds bills buried louries briars quaker and culture pop then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings stack up those rewards to save even more enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in store or online for easy drive up and go pick up or delivery restrictions apply see website for full terms and conditions Tyler Reddick here from 2311 Racing victory lane yeah it's even better with chamba by my side race to chamba casino dot com let's chamba no purchase necessary VTW group void work prohibited by law ctnc's 21 plus sponsored by chamba casino i've got dan morgan here on the pod say hi dan

15:43hey how's it going today it's going good man tell us who you are and what you do i'm dan morgan i'm an attorney and a managing partner at morgan and morgan which is america's largest injury law firm that's pretty awesome um i think i saw billboard years recently that said 20 billion 20 billion is the same number yeah 20 billion recovered it's actually i think somewhere north probably closer to 22 23 after this year and each year we get bigger and better and our army grows so the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on awesome so how does someone get in contact with morgan morgan what what would i do if i got into an accident probably the easiest way is dialing pound law that's pound five two nine from your cell phone we are always open our call centers always waiting to take your call 24 7 365 wow dan morgan from morgan and morgan america's largest injury law firm thanks for coming by the show thanks for having me visit for the people dot com for an office near you so like me and carnivore roommates will was not at the time and they just like really like put a note card outside my door and then me and

16:46cade law yeah yeah and uh we had yeah they just did a whole spontaneous scavenger hunt and yeah it was it was fun it was very cool day like um it was yeah it was at like six p.m. or seven p.m. and we finished at like 10 p.m. but yeah they were so even in acting yeah yeah it was it was it was fun though it was very very creative by car well yeah so there had there's been a lot that has happened with this team this year both on the field and off the field yeah how how have you guys tried to manage all of that mean it's just it's a lot to happen to people yeah yeah how have you guys tried to manage that maybe individually and together yeah i think it's definitely uh everybody handles it a lot different i mean just a lot of different especially like obviously all the stuff with tiley can be very tough um for me i just tried to keep focused on my goals and trying to individually work to get better like and focus even more on football and in school and stuff and

17:51uh i don't know for other people i think i think that's kind of like the mindset of the whole team is just we want to move forward and in the right way and i think that biweek was very important for us to kind of like take a time out reset mentally and lock back in and i think that showed pretty well these past two weeks you're talking about that first biweek yeah the first biweek what's the best advice you got during that time um i think kind of just that like just focus on what's important and like not let the outside noise uh affect you too much and almost like just shut your ears off to the outside noise and just focus on the next thing i had to you and coach marikina talked a lot about um like you know you have like the high beams on your cars and like just turn the high beams off just focus on what's in front of you right there and yeah i think that was pretty good advice he seems like a really good coach to me have have you enjoyed working with him now he's awesome he's awesome yeah what is what what does that relationship been like what what has been beneficial for you um what's been beneficial he's just the amount of knowledge he has is is pretty insane

18:57obviously he's in the NFL for a long time and coach some pretty dang good players um but just like being able to watch film with him and be able to look at different tells or he does a big like run cut up every week for what the team's main runs are obviously like this week we're playing like wake force and they do like the big mesh stuff and so i don't just like little details that a lot of people don't tend to see that we can look closer as yeah he helps a lot of that um coach brown has talked a lot about and this has been a heavy topic for a lot of the year particularly with the defense of life about rotating you guys in more so that the amount of snaps that everybody plays isn't as high at the end of the year so maybe instead of playing 70 plays early in the season somebody was playing 40 or whatever do you think that's been beneficial like can you tell a difference do you think your teammates and your fellow defensive lineman can tell a difference um i mean there's definitely a big difference i think last year i was averaging like 15 snaps if

19:59that a game and then now i'm these past few weeks i've been getting like 30 something so for me i mean i can't speak to the fact of like playing too much and then like body hurting because that wasn't the case for me last year but i'm sure that like guys like came in and did i probably feel that a lot more so being able to stay fresh is a big thing because like i don't know like say like you're playing the game for 60 plays and like they're like throwing the ball and you can't even put your best stuff on film really because you're tired and your gas that doesn't really work well for anybody like so like playing more plays is not necessarily equal more production i would say defending that slew mesh feels like it would be tough yeah what's what's one or two things i can look for when i'm watching on saturday that'll help me try to be able to figure out what they're doing the thing coach Collins has talked about is just like penetrating like if you sit there just sit on the block and just let them do their thing it's gonna put a big bind on the guys in the back end and uh because like they have to play the run in the past that whole time so for us just being

21:03able to penetrate and uh we have some really big strong defensive tackles so the quarterback will like step up really far when they're riding that mesh so for them to be able to get through the line and get in the quarterback's face and again like with him stepping up like getting your hands up it was a big thing too but for us on the edge is just getting off the ball and trying to get to him as fast as we can that's a big thing putting the pressure on them versus letting them dictate us that's that's probably the biggest thing i'd say all right three weeks left in the regular season yep it feels it just feels like a different team i don't know how else to say it like what what in your mind is kind of the mindset of these last couple of weeks and what do you think will be important for you guys to continue to to play well hey there it's Ryan C. Crest for Safeway it's stock up savings time now through april second spring in for store wide deals and earn four times the points look for in store tags to earn on eligible items from salsias body armor or aida silk capri sun bavarian meats and shaman then clip the offer in the app for automatic

22:08event long savings stack up those rewards to save even more enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in store or online for easy drive up and go pick up or delivery restrictions apply see website for full terms and conditions true back inside here from wwe wielding the claim or it can be a life of chaos but i'm not dominating in the ring chumba casino is how this warrior takes a rebrate with hundreds of online social games and new weekly releases there's always something fresh to try and those daily boosts next level even my free time feels like foul howling so when life feels like a battle kick up your feet have some fun and let's chumba no purchase necessary vgw group void were prohibited by law ct's and c's 21 plus sponsored by chumba casino i've got dan morgan here on the pod say hi dan hey how's it going today it's going good man tell us who you are and what you do i'm dan morgan i'm an attorney and a managing partner at morgan morgan which is america's largest injury law firm that's pretty awesome um i think i saw

23:09billboard years recently it said that 20 billion one 20 billion insane number yeah 20 billion recovered it's actually i think somewhere north probably closer to 22 23 after this year and each year we get bigger and better in our army grows so the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on awesome so how does someone doing contact with morgan morgan what what would i do if i got into an accident probably the easiest way is dialing pound law that's pound five two nine from your cell phone we are always open our call centers always waiting to take your call 24 7 365 wow dan morgan morgan and morgan america's largest injury law firm thanks for coming by the show thanks for having me visit for the people dot com for an office near you yeah mindset wise i don't know i think i think we're just starting to focus on like the little things even more and just completely buying into that and then um i don't know everybody is since since summer workouts we've always talked about uh like we break everything down on champions and like we

24:10want to be the best thing that we can be and i think now we're kind of like getting towards that point and just finishing this year like going three and o in these last three weeks i don't i feel like that's very important to everybody and everybody's pretty bought into that exactly what you thought they were going to be opposed or anything encouraging that you were able to take out of that first game yeah um one you got the first thing one of your belt definitely need a debt or something that i was saying i didn't really get too much to learn the preseason so how my first live actions helps good uh um trying to get my feet wet a little bit there how was it i mean obviously wasn't great but definitely wasn't what um no i expected what i wanted to happen with the team one of the happen obviously you want to come out with a victory and you get into that how do you evaluate your performance yeah i mean obviously wasn't great i need to do a better job um no helping the team when it's helping the offense uh and that's why it kind of brought me here is to help the team help the offense no go so i had to do a better job with that coming for

25:13what way is specifically all right i got good open catch the ball that's my job as a receiver that is your job description um that's why i got to do better job did you feel like you weren't getting separation with guys or whether i mean everything as a whole really just i get better at getting i'm not going to put out one specific that you're going to need a kill guy to find yourself get frustrated do you get frustrated the moments like that in the ball time in a new way uh definitely a little bit of both um obviously i just wanted the team to win i think you got a chance to win no definitely towards it and then stretch that last drive um i was a couple plays here a couple calls that you maybe should have gotten but um i think the frustration more so it just comes from you know wanting to win more anything true what you said he was a little surprise how much attention you got right away from your defense how about you yeah definitely always we maybe give them more one-on-ones kind of how uh the game plan was set up um didn't go like you know different covers like a cloud to my side and this is kind of how the game goes what's the process been like sometimes where whatever reason just just just to do that

26:18yeah definitely um especially in college a lot of the game fans defensively were taking your leg um you know we had a lot of success at a house they obviously within the run of the ball having different um the weapons they're kind of still get the victories and um i was yeah you continue to do a good job doing it here my heart of communication the process has been like post game getting on the same page with Kyler just you guys exchange text or you guys in the film yeah they're filming definitely um kind of asking what did i see there kind of go over and play and um yeah i just kind of give him what i saw and kind of different feedback there just change words mark if i get it we're asking questions about the previous game bar are you the type of guy to let a game like that winger or how do you flush it you got to move on got to move on some long season got like 16 more of them hopefully you know i can stay healthy throughout the year and uh just continue to build and get better each week you guys did so much work throughout the office season to get on the same page how different is it when you get into that regular season yeah it's totally it's totally different it's totally different um they can do a lot of things

27:21you know in shirts and shorts and then you go once you go out there put practice and get pads on you do like the the joint practice you do with the colds but there's nothing like actually going out there um no in live action and really trying to be on the same page so i think that'll relationship will continue to develop and we'll get better. Is that it just a matter of rubs them this moment? Yeah i think definitely um like i said i was kind of my first live action together um so i think we'll continue with what your early impressions on it. uh yeah but now i would say i have your death respect no jg's call or preseason and i would say we all feel really healthy that's kind of the most important thing that i would say that's a lot of healthy even going for it so um marvin what are your early impressions of the rams what do you think of the rams so yeah i mean they're a good team they're good physical team i got a new lot of new guys up front i think that's kind of where the strong suit is um kind of a little different to Buffalo come more to a little match coverage so i'm excited to build this one. Personally when the bells gave give you one of my opportunities how do you feel today?

28:25Wasn't many of them um wasn't many of them so uh i thought i could be good. I'm just where you think game versus just playing you know not getting a preseason game actually definitely definitely thinking a lot out there and um you know i think i'll come with reps think to think and less and just going out there and playing definitely come with reps and it's something you're on you're better at but uh they definitely say i was thinking a lot out there. Is there anything you can do to prevent that's from coverage anything you can do in the past because you're you're gonna fix that a lot obviously. Yeah i mean you just got to team you get open for you know yourself making yourself available on the one the ball does go away making the play um this he's just taking you away that means other guys aren't going to have a chance to get open so uh that's how kind of how i look at it is no longer since you know offense it's the best thing for us. They're going to be with Tyler. Is this something that comes pretty quickly in a new game or something like that much? Uh hopefully sooner or later i think um they'll continue to see we'll see i don't think we're in a bad place right now at all obviously i don't really think that but uh just a live reps will continue

29:27to grow and show. All i care about is how i am with my teammates. I don't want them to ever think i don't care about them or how um i'm not in it um and you know you can say whatever you want about me besides that but i always dedicate anything i can't to them and i don't want that to every question. I think i said that it felt like sometimes you were hold up somewhere watching film you text and say hey you missed this or you want to tweet that? Well like the first day he was batting all russus passes so i had to let him know um you know i uh you got to take advantage of that you got to uh make sure guys are you know uh know that you still care and you still want to be a part of this you know just watch him practice um there's a couple of little things we're doing different um whether i'm communicating with gum bar or um other people you know so here that you're also talking with him and you give him pointers during the offseason just a constant communication how do you see who grows a person you know and far as how he's approaching things how he's getting ready for this season versus

30:29his rookie you know you know i think the thing with kiana is he's more comfortable you know you know it's nice first time around the track um you know it's actually like he can you know uh catch his feet under him um you know i always think when you're in your rookie season you're going from bowl game i don't know what's going to play in a bowl game sorry what's going to sound like a no but um you know personally i just think when you go from bowl game to training for the combine to you know rookie minicamp's OTA's the you know many can i mean the training camp the regular season you really don't get a time to really catch yourself um you know you understand to play book now um you can be more vocal um you know i think with my absence the other guys absence um you know you need guys like that to step up and be ready for those opportunities so they can be sure you had the same you had during the season was a more thorough uh what was um just tightened down everything um you know my left side uh because i was over-compensating a little bit um but you know

31:29it was it wasn't anything that's lingers um you know i'll say this uh a groin's not like an ACL it's not like anything's ever going to get affected again and you know um you know feeling good um able to do everything squat and heavy um with power and speed so you know it feels good good after you know you think there's what the team was able to accomplish it's not easy in terms of bringing guys like wrestling and things like that you know i think they're all good acquisitions but you know you never want to be known as a paper champ so i can't win the off season um i think the work gets done out here on the field gets done in the classroom um it gets done training uh you know and then you see where you're at in training camp and then you build on that um you know i think we got the right guys in the building um it's just about uh putting a complete team on the field can't help it because it's a separate business part of the game and the actual football team uh you know you always want to you always have to treat it like a

32:32business because um you know one day it's gonna end uh and that's been a job uh it's not like in college where you know you got four years guarantee um well now you don't know what that I don't know it's crap but transfer portal portal but um you know you have to i still have love for this game and i still work my tail off and i still put everything into it um and that's not going to change but um you have to know what you bring to the team and what your what your value is okay i'm going to be able to be out there with your teammates today emotionally great you know um we got a new uh we got a new training staff and still learning the warm up a little different uh but uh you know i loved it uh you know just getting after it um learning new guys going through the same drills i've been doing by myself uh i actually like having more people around because like kind of go stir crazy crazy when it's just you and another guy you're like

33:33damn i gotta go back up for another rep already um and so um you know it's nice to be up here um give a chance uh be with my god can we confident we'll get down to your emotion oh i'm gonna try to remain pretty neutral because uh i don't want to be too either way um all i know is i want to be here um but we'll see what happens um it's my last year here i've had a great career here but uh i look forward to playing next year with that second surgery you said at this time it was on the left side was the first time around on the right side right side during the season left side and that was just tightened down my core muscle um it wasn't the same as my ad doctor um you know you can ask doctor Bradley doctor doctor Zuckerbron who uh did the surgery as well um you know if anything it's going to help me and you know make me a lot stronger from here on up i mean you said you were training with

34:35another guy who have you come to me Tyson oh i've been training with him for the last eight years um we've always trained together um we got a trainer up north uh shout cohali he's my guy trained trained trained uh heath miller um bred keel multitude of guys that i'll respect um and we've just been getting after can we do very few guys historically 35 they paid big contract who that's held against you i think there's not a lot of history behind it um but you know for me i look as i'm not looking to be like anybody else um you know my game is different from everybody else in the sleek you know um i like to think you know i can play the run in the pass um and that's where i'm different um you know um i remember last year my team just brought to my attention you know the thing that's really cool is you watch powerlifters and you know my game's built on power and technique and those guys go into their forties um and so um you know that's what kind of research i'm doing behind the scenes

35:39but um you know i i we'll see what happens um there's not a lot of history but um i'm here to make history and i'm here to you know i want to know there's super wall here and you know have a great season do you have a set goal for yourself or how many years you want to play in the NFL you can just take things here right here you know um it was it was tough answering that question right after the season um i will say this guys i can't keep answering that question right after the season that's not fair to the season that's not fair to my family you know uh you know but in my mind i got three years and i want to maximize them i want to play at a high level and i want to go deep into playoffs um and you know we got a good team and i'm going to do my part to be ready for all those situations i have not even thought that far i'm taking a day my day uh you know uh i told my agent and we talked about it i mean we were cool coming out here um you

36:43know i'll be here for many um and then i'll be there for training i don't know what the work entails but um when we get there we'll we'll cross that bridge guys three more remain as for years um you know um it was a conversation between me Omar and my team um and there's certain guys are one helmet guys you know and i want to be one of those one helmet guys um and you know there's a there's a hunger and desire there but that doesn't mean just hanging it up and calling career um to me i think um you know i got more bullets to fire and uh you know i'm excited to do that what's the meaning last one you and Russell Wilson are going to be out there with ultimate uh what ultipate man of the year passed on i saw Russ's um on social media uh but uh i have an idea to see it uh i like the surprise happens when it happens but uh you know it's it's cool to

37:45have another ultipate in man of the year winner um you know i think uh it's an honor to be there and i want i'll say one thing i won't be here i'm just telling you guys so it's not a big deal um i won't be here because i have to do a ultipate man of the year thing on Thursday so um it's not like i'm skipping so all right uh but uh you know it's an honor to be with uh Russ and you know it's an honor of uh doing things in the community and doing great work and um you know the cool thing is as much as we get honored and nominated for these things um the work doesn't stop and i can see that with Russ's foundation um you know we had an event for our foundation and my mom was quick to you know tell Russ hey we need the partners somehow and i was like mom let's just enjoy the event but uh you know it's uh it's really cool to you know be a part of a league group all right thank you thank you guys mechos just talking about how you guys make each other better he's obviously a young guy

38:48but impressive guy i know your goal is to shut them down right up against him but seeing him get better because you guys are challenging him is that a positive it is a positive it's it's super positive um just going this enjoy my uh that's going to make sadness super easy do you guys feel like is that kind of the mindset that you take an everyday in practice like you don't you just say you're not happy Jeremiah catches a little people like I have a 98 out of a hundred receivers that's what that kind of if they keep that in the back of your head when we want to get Jeremiah and Carnell and Brandon and a mecha yes that's my mindset like in practice all day i want those boys to give me and everything that they have so i go

39:50I think he's got a completely better from his brain. I think he's got a completely better. Is that just timely in the program? I'm just getting used to the speed of college football, I would say. What about Calvin? He was obviously here last year. He was? Calvin has gotten a lot better. I would say that he's gotten a lot smarter. Then he also write G.B. Go ahead. I think he's there about Calvin's intelligence, you know, where he's grown. Where specifically is it? The film room, is it picking up, you know, the playbook? Where have you seen that? The brain up? I would say Calvin has gotten smarter just like, his game knowledge, like expecting like a different kind of routes and stuff like that. Perfect. When did everything start to click for him? So last year was it in the softies? When did you feel really comfortable with this game? I would say it in the spring, I started to get a lot more comfortable in our defense. We said you break up the past yesterday with the share of my name, though I'm sorry if you're asked about this earlier, but what is, like, do you want to be against him, do you? It seems like you enjoy it. Yeah, I love it.

40:51He's tough. I like going against him a lot, he's really good. What have you improved in your game? Just from that, for example, those one-on-one matchups, this preseason or whatever. You know how ball-a-hoo this game is. So Jeremiah, he forces me to play the ball because if you don't play the ball against him, he'll go get it. Yeah, yeah. And you, Dave's in there. How would you describe this defense now compared to this time a year ago from the standpoint of a confidence factor? You don't mean that you guys feel on the field? How would you describe it? It's different about it, I guess. I feel like everybody's a lot more smarter than everybody. Everybody's like, I would just say I would go just smarter. Yeah, but when you look up and late in the race, I'm excited to come back and Caleb Downs transferred in. What did you feel about it? Did it just grow stronger in that one-week span, two-week span? You're still on up saying? I feel like. Those guys have played at that level.

41:51The level those guys have played at? Yeah, I would say that. Like, down's coming in. And we'll play, say he was coming back, say he was coming back, but just still like, we'll be happy to be the netty. Yeah, Drake, still? Thanks, man. Of course. We're also talking about him. And you give him pointers during the offseason, just a constant communication. How have you seen who grows a person in part of how he's approaching things, how he's getting ready for this season versus his rookie? You know, I think the thing with Keanu is he's more comfortable. It's not his first time around the track. It's actually like he can catch his feet under him. I always think when you're in your rookie season, you're going from bowl game. I don't even know Wisconsin playing a bowl game. Sorry, Wisconsin, I don't even know, but personally, I just think when you go from bowl game to training for the combine to rookie minicamps, OTAs, the minicamps, I mean, the training camp, the regular season,

42:53you really don't get a time to really catch yourself. You understand to play book now. You can be more vocal. I think with my absence, the other guys' absence, you need guys like that to step up and be ready for those opportunities. What do you think of the surgery you had in the offseason? The same you had during the season. It was a more thorough one. Just tightened down everything. My left side, because I was over-compensating a little bit. But it wasn't anything that lingers. I'll say this, a groin's not like an ACO. It's not like anything's ever going to get affected again. And I'm feeling good. I'm able to do everything squat and heavy with power and speed. So it feels good to get after it. What do you think of what the team was able to accomplish with some offseason in terms of bringing guys like wrestling and things like that? I think they're all good acquisitions. But you never want to be known as a paper champ. So you can't win the offseason.

43:54I think the work gets done out here on the field. It's done in the classroom. It gets done training. And then you see where you're at in training camp. And then you build on that. I think we got the right guys in the building. It's just about putting a complete game on the field. Can't have technical reasons to separate the business part of the game in the actual football tournament. Oh, you always have to treat it like a business. Because one day it's going to end. And that's a good job. It's not like in college where you've got four years guarantee. Well, now you don't even know what the NIL knows, crap, transfer portal, portal. But you have to, I still have love for this game. And I still work my tail off. And I still put everything into it. And that's not going to change. But you have to know what you bring to the team

44:55and what your value is. Can't be only the field to be out there with your teammates today emotionally. Great. We got a new training staff. I'm still learning the warm up a little different. But I love it. Just getting after it, learning new guys, going through the same drills I've been doing by myself. I actually like having more people around. Because I kind of go stir crazy. When it's just you and another guy, you're like, damn, I got to go back up for another rep already. And so it's nice to be up here and get a chance to be with my guys. Can we confident that we'll get done with your emotion? I'm going to try to remain pretty neutral, because I don't want to be too either way. All I know is I want to be here. But we'll see what happens. It's my last year here. I've had a great career here, but I look forward to playing

45:57actually. With that second surgery, you said at this time was on the left side was the first time around on the right side? Right side during the season, left side. And that was just tightening down my core muscle. It wasn't the same as my adductor. You can ask Dr. Bradley, Dr. Zuckerbron, who did the surgery as well. If anything, it's going to help me and make me a lot stronger from here on up. Can you say you were training with another guy? Who have you been doing? Tyson, I've been training with him for the last eight years. We've always trained together. We've got to train her up north. Shout out Cole Haley, who's my guy. He trained a Heath Miller, Brett Kiesel, multitude of guys that I'll respect. And we've just been getting after him. Can we get very few guys historically, 35, they paid big contract, and who that's held against you? I think there's not a lot of history behind it.

46:59But for me, I'm not looking to be like anybody else. My game is different from everybody else in the league. I like to think I can play the run in the past, and that's where I'm different. I remember last year, Mike T. just brought to my attention. The thing that's really cool is you watch powerlifters. And my game's built on power and technique, and those guys go into their 40s. And so that's what kind of research I'm doing behind the scenes. But we'll see what happens. There's not a lot of history, but I'm here to make history. And I'm here to win another Super Bowl of Air and have a great season. Do you have a set goal for yourself on how many years you want to play in the NFL? Or do you just take things here right here? It was tough answering that question right after the season. I will say this, guys, I can't keep answering that question right after the season. That is not fair to the season that's not

48:00fair to my family. But in my mind, I got three years, and I want to maximize them. I want to play at a high level, and I want to go deep into playoffs. And we've got a good team, and I'm going to do my part to be ready for all those situations. Do you plan on practicing when you report to the trophy? Is it possible to do anything that you might fold in and unfortunately do issues? I have not even thought that far. I've taken a day by day. I told my agent, and we talked about it. We were cool coming out here. I'll be here for many. And then I'll be there for training. I don't know what the work entails, but when we get there, we'll cross that bridge. Why would a man do more? Remain a stealer for these three years. You know, there was a conversation between me, Omar, and Mike T. And there's certain guys that are one helmet guys.

49:02I want to be one of those one helmet guys. And there's a hunger and desire there. But that doesn't mean just hanging it up and calling a career. To me, I think I got more bullets to fire, and I'm excited to do that. What's the needy? Last one. Can you and Russell Wilson are going to be out there with Walter Payton Man in the year? I saw Russ's on social media. But I haven't had a chance to see it. I like the surprise happens when it happens. But it's cool to have another Walter Payton Man in the year winner. I think it's an honor to be there. I'll say one thing. I won't be here. I'm just telling you guys, so it's not a big deal. I won't be here because I have to do a Walter Payton Man in the year thing on Thursday. So it's not like I'm skipping. But it's an honor to be with Russ. And it's an honor of doing things in the community,

50:05doing great work. And the cool thing is, as much as we get honored and nominated for these things, the work doesn't stop. And I can see that with Russ's foundation, we had an event for our foundation. And my mom was quick to tell Russ, hey, we need the partners around. I was like, mom, let's just enjoy the event. But it's really cool to be a part of a lead group. All right. Thank you. On your career, it was a real extended action. I'll be invincible. Hey there, it's Ryan Seacrest for Safeway. It's Stock Up Savings Time, now through April 2nd. Spring in for store-wide deals and earned four times of points. Look for in-store tags to earn on eligible items from Lindor. Chipsahoy, Gatorade, Post, Ziploc, and Zoa. Then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings. Stack up those rewards to save even more. Enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in store or online for easy drive up and go, pick up or delivery. Restrictions apply.

51:05See website for full terms and conditions. How to have fun anytime, anywhere. Step one, go to chumbacaceno.com. Chumbacaceno.com, got it. Step two, collect your welcome bonus. Come to pop a welcome bonus. Step three, play hundreds of casino-style games for free. That's a lot of games. All for free. Step four, unleash your excitement. Woo-hoo! Chumbacaceno has been delivering thrills for over a decade. So claim your free welcome bonus now and live the chumbalife. Visit chumbacaceno.com. No purchase necessary VGW group void for prohibited by law 21-plus terms and conditions apply. I've got Dan Morgan here on the pod. Say hi, Dan. Hey, how's it going today? It's going good, man. Tell us who you are and what you do. I'm Dan Morgan. I'm an attorney and a managing partner at Morgan Morgan, which is America's largest injury law firm. That's pretty awesome. I think I saw Billboard years recently that said that 20 billion won. 20 billion is insane number. Yeah, 20 billion recovered. It's actually, I think, somewhere north probably closer

52:06to 22, 23 after this year. And each year we get bigger and better in our army grows. So the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on. Awesome. So how does someone do in contact with Morgan What would I do if I got into an accident? Probably the easiest way is dialing pound law. It's pound 529 from your cell phone. We are always open. Our call center is always waiting to take your call. 24-7-365. Wow, Dan Morgan. From Morgan and Morgan, America's largest injury law firm. Thanks for coming by the show. Thanks for having me. Visit forthepeople.com for an office near you. I mean, it was a good opportunity. It was definitely a good game. Not one that I expected to go down the wire like that, but sometimes it goes like that. A lot of the situations and stuff that we talked about when we went out there and we executed. So it was just fun to be a part of that. Franco, what's the style on these? I don't know. We've actually been in a very tough time in Texas for a while. Yeah, I mean, you just got to plan for a lot of different things. It just extends out a little bit. So we got to just be very, very conscious in our studying like who's going to be in there. What are their different, like a skill set

53:07and things of that nature? You get to use these different camps that you've brought back to you. So it's for those three guys? Not necessarily, but there's always getting some work that's important next anyway. So we get different different deals. I mean, he's a good football player. So we got no worries out on the field, but we just got to honestly just trust our scheme, trust our defense. I like our players a lot. So when we have that matchup, whoever has that match, if we just have to get one that. Which do you feel like you can help with that, you know, being a nipple at that matchup? Yeah, I mean, I go out there and I cover. So they don't really, they put them out alive. He's not really in there, past blocking a lot. So he's going to be, he's going to be seen out there with the nipples of safety. So there's going to be a lot of times we're going to have to cover in man. So it's our time to cover him. We just got to go through our job. Lorenzo, would you play a lot of stats, especially like last weekend teams? Still think like a receiver at touch? Yeah, I mean, I get a feel for routes early on. But yeah, I think just in my training, like understanding the raw combination

54:07and what they want to run on different down in distances is tell me out. Or is it fitting the run, depending the run against the team? What kind of stance do you want these running bags that are going to make some hard to bring down? Yeah, they're big backs. They're both over 220. So they're going to run downhill. They play with good pad levels. So they're going to put their pads low. So as a nipple like me, I got to just make sure I'll run through their outside lane. Get them down. What goes through your mind when they're two quarterbacks on the field at the same time? I mean, nine, they've actually split him out a little bit. So if they actually might, I'm a little ball a little bit. But 15, we have to guard them over whatever our time is. We've got to go execute it. I mean, that's a quarterback. So we should make sure we handle that. How's the Oregon game like? How hungry are you guys to move yourself in another top five game? Definitely. I don't really think it took the Oregon game to wake us up like that. But it was definitely, I mean, it was part of our season. So we got to scope bounce back overall. As a defense, as a team, keep using that to ignite a fire in us. Sure. One of the leaders of this special teams unit,

55:08where do you feel like you guys are at right now through seven games and where do you need to be at? I mean, I think we got to continue to get better. We don't really have any blocks yet, really. Or we don't really have any touchdowns on special teams. So we got to make sure we got to be game changers in that space. I feel like we got to continue to improve. Anything else for Enzo? Hey, buddy. Thank you, Rachel. Players are getting more comfortable under the system. And just like rushing together and having similar guys out there together, we always want to do better. And it's 10 plus sacks across the room is the goal. Nothing short. That's why I'm saying, like, last year is just last year. I feel like the number for eight and a half as the leader of the sack, the sack leader is too low. So we have to bring that up.

56:10With your impression of Jonah Ellis to this point, and the new guy you're in there? Yeah. No, Jonah's doing good. He's doing good. I feel like he's it took him a little bit to get acclimated and just feel like comfortable with this new system and stuff like that. But he's doing good. And definitely just, like I said, impressed with him. He definitely handles it like a pro. He's going about as minutes like a pro. And yeah, I'm happy to see him progressing. Can't wait to see what he does. You guys have talked about how Vijay wants you guys to attack more in a simplified way. And how is that help you individually out so far? Coach Vijay? Yeah. First of all, he's a great coach. He's a great guy. And his defense is something that like for like having a second year under that, I feel like I've been well. Like has been good for me. Obviously, just kind of get used to his system.

57:11I mean, he's the defensive coordinator. You know, he's a defensive coach. And just somebody who I can get behind. Just like coach Sean and just been working with him and getting better and understanding the defense more. I feel like it's going to allow me to play more free. And he just played more aggressive. Did he simplify it or did he kind of keep it the same? I feel like he kind of kept it the same. I don't feel like there is no need to simplify it any more than it is. It's pretty simple for me on that end, I would say. And just our position in general. But I feel like he's done a great job with just helping us understand the defense more. And just the philosophy of it all and how it all comes together. And how like every piece works together. Hey there, it's Ryan Seacrest for Safeway. It's stock up savings time now through April 2nd. Spring in for store-wide deals and earn four times of points. Look for in-store tags to earn on eligible items

58:12from Celsius, body armor, aura, aida, silk, Capri Sun, Bavarian meats, and Charmin. Then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings. Stack up those rewards to save even more. Enjoy savings on top of savings. When you shop in-store or online for easy drive up and go pick up or delivery, restrictions apply, see website for full terms and conditions. It is Ryan Seacrest here. There was a recent social media trend which consisted of flying on a plane with no music, no movies, no entertainment. But a better trend would be going to chumbacacino.com. It's like having a mini social casino in your pocket. Chumbacacino has over 100 online casino style games, all absolutely free. It's the most fun you can have online and on a plane. So grab your free welcome bonus now. chumbacacino.com sponsored by chumbacacino. No purchase necessary VGW group void for prohibited by law 21 plus terms and conditions apply. I've got Dan Morgan here on the pod. Say hi, Dan. Hey, how's it going today? It's going good, man. Tell us who you are and what you do. I'm Dan Morgan.

59:13I'm an attorney and a managing partner at Morgan and Morgan, which is America's largest injury law firm. That's pretty awesome. I think I saw Billboard years recently that said 20 billion won. 20 billion is the same number. Yeah, 20 billion recovered. It's actually, I think, somewhere in North, probably closer to 22, 23 after this year. And each year we get bigger and better and our army grows. So the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on. Awesome. So how does someone get in contact with Morgan and Morgan? What would I do if I got into an accident? Probably the easiest way is dialing pound law. That's pound 529 from your cell phone. We are always open or call centers always waiting to take your call 24, 7, 365. Wow. Dan Morgan. From Morgan and Morgan, America's largest injury law firm. Thanks for coming by the show. Thanks for having me. Visit forthepeople.com for an office near you. That's what you think of me. I'm a big believer in the Lord. And just trust me in this kind of mindset of mine and leading on him and leading on his understanding

1:00:13instead of mine. You know, I grew up in a faith-based household and you know, I just leaned on him for a hard time. And that's what's all about. It's a process here. As much as you want to say something different, like being in a high state buff guy, your time's probably the majority of the people that aren't frees like Jay Day. It takes time. You're good, but like it takes time to get up with other guys. You got to learn to take me, get them off of the scheme. And everyone's time's different. And that's what I've learned here. You got to enjoy the process because it's your story and not anyone else's. And it's going to be different. Look, how much time are you spending at center? How's that split between center and guard? You look to build that pushability? Yeah. I think obviously just what Coach Day said, just the narrowing down of the roster and stuff like that. And obviously last year, what happened, you know, like we had obviously Seth and Josh go down and a lot of us have stepped up in different ways. Coach Carson was going around the garden center. I mean, like we're all switch swapping and cross training because we got to do that, you know? Like we got to be able to go play different positions. It's one of playing that in a fell. Coach always tells us there's only guys that travel. So like everyone's got to know a different position

1:01:15because someone's going to go down and someone's got to be ready to go at that position. How comfortable are you at center? How comfortable are you at center? You're comfortable. Yeah, I mean, I played a little bit of a Bryan in a family high school. And, you know, I learned a lot from Coach Kelly last year with his NFL stuff because he's obviously coached a line of stuff with the centers and coach fries low and I'm just, I'm getting more comfortable because last year I was doing a lot of season cues and stuff like that for practice with starts. So it's good. Look, are you asking about Ethan? Yeah. Oh, OK, OK. Is your primary position left bar? Yeah, I'm just switching around honestly right now. Hey, look, one last question. After the street's big crew today. You and Tag Room, you know, that was a testament to it. Yeah, interesting. It's all about Texas. Yeah, the execution was that way. Also, they've probably got made a couple of minutes. No doubt. What was it like to be hard in the midst of it? Yeah, it was a perfectly blocked play.

1:02:15Perfectly. And I'll give you this story, this background. So last year, we ran a lot, a lot of periods with screens and stuff like that. And we never really want to run in the games. So we're always like toss it out like, come on. Like, what are we doing? We never run this play coach because what are we doing and stuff like that? Yeah, yeah, yeah. So we always joke about it. Like, it was the perfect play to the perfect look. And you know, I'm not sure how much time is on the clock. I think it was like 14 seconds or something like that. We're getting out there and I'll be lying to you if I said, like, obviously, here we go. Like, we're just going to run a clock out with this play. And it was a perfect look. You know, it was a perfect play to the perfect look. And, you know, obviously with all the scheming and stuff we do and obviously running to the place day and a day out during that time. And what we do now, like, the works, because, you know, we were ready for it. And you got to be ready for it. And, you know, sometimes coach always talks about, it's just, you know, like, when we walk through, we might only walk through play one time before we play the game.

1:03:17But like, I'm not sure I also do that. And they got to be ready for that and ready for that certain look that possible you can show up. And that's what happened. And we ran it perfectly. And that's just a testament to the coaches continue to stick with it and us continue to stick with it. It came in, you made some ways of trusting people. What do you feel like you were able to do in your freshman year to kind of put yourself on track with what? What I really did, you know, I got a lot of kids. So, yeah, that really helped me out make a name for myself. Is that something that you take a lot of pride in making plays on the ball? Ah, yes, it is. What's the key to that? To that, just give back, keep on calling back, watch your eyes, and they'll make a play. So how are you doing now, like, safety's are playing both spots this spring? Like, how are you finding that to, like, uh, yeah, I'm adjusting really well to that because I just, I can just do more than just, like, one play one to one, so it's just, I just really love it. What Ryan said yesterday about how you guys said the preamping things on in that even last week. Anything to add, a little too emotional?

1:04:18Can you give us an insight into how competitive this spring has been? Uh, yeah, you know, we're all just, we're all just women as well competitive, you just, you know, want to win. So, what have you been able to learn from Caleb Downs? What have you been able to do in his approach to the game? How he plays? What have you kind of been able to take away every day? Uh, really just like his mentality, you know, he has that dog mentality, so I'm able to just, you know, pick up every single day, you know, mentally and physically for them. How much does it inspire you to come in last year, see what Caleb did, see what Latham did, and, you know, know you have a chance to follow him or what's that? Uh, it's just, it's really special because, you know, I know I can be that great of a athlete as well, and maybe some men. What do you look out for this year? What do you need to do and give yourself a chance to get on the field more this year? Uh, just really, stay more in mind. I know it's my playbook, and hopefully it just made better and it was talking about the field. You said you had bigger if you put on more weight in the last year? Uh, yes, I have. What are you up to right now? Uh, I'm home, I'm home. How much, how do you think that will help your game?

1:05:19Uh, a lot because we know it's a physical game, you know, you gotta be in game, you know. How is, how is Coach Garriary? How could you become better at saving? Uh, he really knows the stuff, so just being able to take in every piece of advice you know, he's, uh, telling me it's just, you know. What's Coach Patricia like? He's good, I like him a lot. Uh, he always talks to the guys, he's really loving, he knows about him. Thank you. Thanks. Thanks. Thank you. Things like that. Tim Mayton, Vladimir. Yeah, I follow up on that. I know every game is critical for savings, but in a game like this, where they are lining up quickly, it's tough, uh, is your job at hand, or you may be more, uh, or complicated, how could you describe it? Yeah, I feel like one of the keys to Victor is always, you know, communicating. You can't run the defense, you want to run without all being on the same page. So, yeah, I think that, you know, I say these DB's linebackers. We always do a great job communicating anyway, but, you know, in any game, you gotta be at the highest level of communication. I think that's what we're going to do.

1:06:19And you're running back now. What would just jump out to you about it in a couple of guys and talk about his patients? It kind of runs intelligently for one of another terms. I would just jump out to you about it. Yeah, it's a great running back. It's sure to be patient, a great contact balance. You really gotta run your feet when you're tackling him. Um, and you know, it's explosive. It has that home run speed. So, you know, we're really excited for the challenge and excited to play another great back. Rob Oliver, from his dispatch bar, right? Yeah, I remember, he was just up there, and he said, it was kind of unique that players can hold coaches accountable in this program. What's that look like? How does that work? Is it done quietly, is it done loudly? Yeah, I think that's what's so special about our team is. Um, you know, obviously when you say, you know, hold a coach accountable, there is no disrespect in that matter. As far as, um, as, we're looking for ways that they can make us better and they look for ways that we can make them better. So, you know, having that relationship, you know, just benefits the team. Uh, I'm sorry. Tony, I've got you already. Bill, we've been on this dispatch. Come back to us. Oh, safety.

1:07:20How much do you appreciate flying next to Cam? And what does he maybe watch you even? To hear gender, this is being around him and watching fly. Yeah, I appreciate Cam. You know, he came here and like I said beforehand, I'm stuff like a pro, um, came in asking a bunch of questions, you know, what's his fun is learning as much as he could. That is such a fast rate. He, you know, continues to learn. And I think you just being with someone like Cam, just someone I constantly compete with, um, and he makes me better by doing that. So I think we're always just in competition with each other. Obviously it's we support each other more than I think anyone else in the building. So I think just having a brother like that, that I can compete against at such a high level with also having the support from him is extremely special. Almost the entire season, you guys are playing lights out. Um, um, if it takes that to really an atmosphere, you know, questions talking off. But why, who knows how they're going to go? If it comes down to you guys having to win, how much confidence is there on this deep as a unit? You know, then at the end of the day, we have complete confidence in our offense. Uh, first of all, but, um, I mean, as a defense, we go out there every time we step on a field,

1:08:21uh, in the back, uh, and we're expected to, you know, get the stop expected to win the game. Coastal is a great job. You know, of making sure that we feel that every day I practice that if it comes down to the defense, I mean, we need to be ready for that moment. So, uh, I think we'll be ready. I've got time for just one more, uh, that special needs get ready to come in here. Tony Gurrenman, fuck out. Lately from what he splits up Tennessee's receivers, how does that impact your job? Yeah, I think just, um, obviously those are unique splits and, you know, why is out a little more on this more space? But, uh, uh, it just, I mean, just preparing for that game. I want to say really affects our job, but we just have to be ready for that, um, it's something that we haven't seen before. And I think our coaches and, you know, team has done a great job of showing us those looks, uh, pairs with the game. Thank you. Thank you guys. When we want to play on a great team together and, uh, we feel that there's something special that can be forged here. Um, but yeah, he's, um, I'm grateful to have him in my life. And, uh, hopefully we can have at least one great year, but maybe, maybe a couple more.

1:09:22If it does come together this year for you guys as far as, like, both being able to stay in the field, having the production and then, like, what you're talking about, having that, that team's success. Do you think it'll be sweeter because of the relationship that you guys have sort of cultivated off the field over the last three years? Yeah, I think that's, you know, the whole team and, uh, a big aspect of, kind of being a team, loving one another, doing team bonding, not just being work buddies that you show up, go home, do your own thing, uh, you know, bud, bud had to speak in front of the room, whatever, however long ago. And he's like, he's looking forward to kids coming up to him and calling him Uncle Bud. And, you know, having relationships with, with your, with your teammates and not just them, but their family, their kids. And, uh, it's just that bond, you know, strengthens, uh, your motivation for playing. It's not, you know, it's not all about you. It's not all about your family.

1:10:22It's, if I mess up here, you know, I'm letting down, um, everybody. Um, so I mean, I think that's kind of preached in a goal on every team that anyone's ever a part of. So, um, yeah, obviously the more time you get to spend together, uh, the closer we get. And, I think the coaches are doing a good job of harping on that and making sure that, uh, especially the, the ex-players that have come in, uh, uh, Coach Bowman has talked about a bunch like, these are your brothers and it's really important to, to grow that bond. So, when bullets start flying on Sunday, you know, you're, you're really willing to maybe not die for one another, but you're willing to push it close to that, to that level. But, um, yeah, um, and obviously you start winning a few games. It's kind of easier for that, that bond to grow and get tighter.

1:11:25Start losing, you know, fingers pointing bubble bothers in that you've seen it all. But, um, I'm just excited, hopefully, to, to get off on a, on a good start. Preseason training camp, all behinds, how confident are you feeling in your new DC, Jesse's system and is there anything that has been so dramatically different under, under him? No, no, at this point, it's mostly just new names for things, little tweaks to techniques that I've done, uh, before. But, yeah, I feel very confident and, you know, every coach, uh, on the staff, he's a great leader. He, uh, takes command in, in, in the defensive room and he's very straight, straight to the point, uh, doesn't figure coat things and I think he gets his message across well and he does a good job, uh, along with every coach in the room, uh, you know, making sure we're all on the same page on what we want to accomplish as a defense.

1:12:25So, um, obviously we get more time, um, it'll get tighter and tighter and tighter and, uh, nothing's like actually getting those game reps. So, it's, it'll probably might, hopefully we come out flying, but, you know, there might always be that a tentative first few plays and then we were counting on one of us to make a big play and then just start rolling from there. Where are you that, uh, conditioning wise after, you know, missing obviously a bunch of training camp? Um, it's, it's hard to truly know until you're out there on Sunday, but I've been pushing it. I pushed it really hard this week. Yesterday was a real long day. It's been pretty hot last couple days. Um, so I've been really making a point to, to run to the ball, um, just getting a little extra running every chance I can, every chance I can get on, on plays and stuff. But, uh, it's, there's really nothing like Sunday and having to play for real at the next year. Um, and there's always going to be moments where you're,

1:13:28where you're tired out there, but overall I'm feeling really good. I'm knowing that you guys basically have a second line of, you know, Tully and, and Bud. So if you are half an improvement at some point, like you're not, there's not really a massive drop off. Yeah, it's huge, it's huge. Um, if there is any drop off at all to be able to have guys like that, which I've mentioned is like having two sets of starters out there. Cause those two guys can go to a bunch of other teams and probably end up being a starter on the team, uh, you know, Bud's done it for a long time. And Tully's always just improving getting better. So, uh, we're, we're really going to have each other's backs out there. Um, we're really going to stay locked in on what the alignment are doing against each other. And we're really just going to try to, uh, bring four, four guys together and, and try to get the most out of it. You know, what is the coach's town? It's kind of said to you guys are preparing to guys with us. How good the weather is on that?

1:14:28Well, it's been quite nice out here. It's a little cooler than Orange County. So we haven't had any super hot days. But, you know, the last two, it's been warm, but it's all the, all the usual hydration, um, make sure you're taking care of body this and that. Cause it, it starts now, um, few days out from the game. You get a hydrate now because if you start, you know, Sunday morning, it's going to be too late by then. But, um, you know, it's not, it's not the hottest thing ever. It's South Florida. Yeah, it's, uh, we're out Carolina. So that'll be nice and cool, um, not, but yeah, it's, it's, it's a factor. But, um, it's always hot with the turf, but the sun shouldn't be beating on the turf and so far too bad. So, uh, just always, I mean, we're always trying to hydrate, right? So if you're just starting now, you're probably a little far behind. Um, it's been great.

1:15:29So that's something I did to do. What? When did you start to feel comfortable? What did you think in your first season here? When did you start to feel okay? They, they were to ask me to take on a bigger load, I think. Um, I, I started feeling comfortable. Definitely fall camp. You know, when you start getting them reps and things started ramping up, I felt confident myself that I got here. But I'm especially in the system and how much I learned and knew about the, you know, playbook and everything. I really started feeling like fitting. Um, my dad and my mom, I was from, um, my dad from Cleveland, one from Youngstown. Um, and I just grew up watching the high-stake. And that would always turn around in seven months. We came to know that this is real. Yeah. I mean, it's a great honor. I mean, this is R.B.U. and it always has been since I was growing up watching them. So to be the next one in line, it tends to, you know, I got to work for it, but, you know, it's an honor and I'll take it completely. There's a lot that goes with that. The first one I ever watched.

1:16:30Do I watch? Do I watch? Is he, for sure? Yeah, that's where I am when I started watching this at my Z. Is he here? James, can you describe the intensity that Coach Alaka expects from you guys and practice on? How does he get you guys to ramp up instead of ramping up? Is he hard to please? Is he hard to please? Um. I don't know if y'all saw a little bit today but he is definitely on us all the time on him but he always says like today he encouraged me about my finishing and say everything was good but he's like you got finished more and say I'm gonna make you great so that just shows that every and everybody's gamers always something to get better at always something to improve at no matter who you are, how highly talented you are, your abilities there's always something that he's gonna nitpick on, he's gonna push you to get better at it because that's gonna bring out the best of you in every situation. You said first meeting him, for first getting to know him today, I don't need him. Well I got to know him, he came down to the campus in Antonio and the same way he is

1:17:31now. Yeah I've been actually playing under him, yeah yeah yeah yeah um wait he got that question one more time. One thing I learned is definitely like my tempo, my speed and then off the field things like just you know being the guy I'm supposed to be and being a leader you know I'm pushing myself in every situation I can to be better. He's really just, he really pushes that aspect of just being better every day because he always accepted that same thing. You're obviously in a position this year but you're gonna be like a featured part of the offense where it's last year you're taking your time learning behind Travion and Quint Sean. How does that hit you? Is there a pressure with that? I guess what is kind of your emotions surrounding the potential to be a real patient closer to you obviously? Uh no added pressure at all you know I knew that I had to train fewer in there I was like okay I just got to learn you know so I have to take that patience with it but no you know your time is coming but you just put it away so I've been waiting for this of course like I said I still got to work for it we got great backs in the room but you know just

1:18:32holding myself to that standard every day and pushing myself to be better. My first training was going in the last year and kind of in trash time you made me mop up duty and sell it to someone like you said you haven't really got to show what you're really all about in a game field anyway that'll help stay. My first training was that but what how did that happen to you? It's just a maturity thing you know you got to mature and you got to know it was like okay I got to wait my turn you know there were both great backs and I knew that I got to take up what I came from the situation so that was all I was just taking what I did from the situation. Honestly I leave that up to y'all to kind of describe you know I know my game and of course this season this season they started but I definitely say I'm like a slasher kind of back but I'm going to have to y'all decide. I'm Texas Recruixing the Florida Channel Highest State and why do you put Texas football in my state? You work what? I think Texas is the best ball some of the best athletes out so especially in the

1:19:33run-up acquisition because this is like that so I mean Texas the coaches and how we parent I know we like there's not every state you know you got all season football all season so I just feel like the development and the coaches stuff like that but I mean there's great players all around but yes there's a train. You mentioned though how about turbo rogers what have you seen in the hands of the coaches. Turbo is not here yet. Isaiah West. Isaiah West is another guy he's recovering he's paying attention but Turbo gets here he comes in this Friday he's going to be here this Friday. How about Isaiah? Yeah Isaiah yeah he's been a guy he's really dialed in you know more matured in that his age he may be right now because you know he's healing he's getting better and I pretty sure he'll be back for a fall camp so we'll get to see him shine. That's James thank you very much. Right Garden. Being obviously need to be versatile because last year people went down and like you

1:20:39got to be ready with your numbers call obviously because we had Seth go down get Jimmy go down and like you always you got to be ready 100% of the time otherwise you just got to be ready. I would say like half the line is doing that. Can you come from Michigan like that's not too common or a higher state player to come from there what does that experience like. I would say it's not I wouldn't say it's that crazy because I grew up in Michigan state fan but obviously I committed North Western because I never got I never got really like looked at by the Michigan state coaching staff and then obviously that they didn't have like a great obviously that's how you got fired so obviously and then I'll have to say call me some like you can't pass it up so obviously I'm here. What is your goal for this season in terms of your development and where do you want to be by the time fall camp ends and season starts? My goal is to get better every day and just be what I need to be a steam to go

1:21:44when games. Where have you been primarily working this spring? Right guard left guard. Right guard. Are you up to just how have you changed physically? I got here because I came I was in summer and roley so I came in at like 295 and now I just like consistently through 15. I imagine I try to be away through 15 and deal. Yeah. You play both guard spots I think you're saying right? That seems like everybody we're talking to is playing multiple spawns as you were saying. You guys learn last year you have to be the first one to be alive. It's a good core about that if you would. Obviously because it's not good when you're all American center goes down last year. But obviously Carson was a really good asset so he started the year before so he's really good. It's not like we had a big drop off so we was going to be ready. If you obviously could lose and coach probably the guy you've got a little relationship with. If you had any year with him on campus but then someone coach's phone comes in and they often see the coach down and come in and I know you knew from Purdue a little bit at least. What was it like to hear that he's coming in and be like oh this is familiar

1:22:45and I kind of already know. It's good seeing familiar faces and yeah obviously I like both of them. So it's I mean it's not really drop off and try it so it's good. You know I don't really let it get to my head because I'm here. You know I got dudes in the room that are like IGB you know he's in the big three or start I got your main personal American you know he's going to play this year too. So I can't let what people say on the net you know get to me because you know anybody can say oh he's going to play this year but you know I actually got to prove it. So I just got to come out here and you know work and you know earn that spot. What's the most important thing you've learned so far in your three months here? Compete and everything. That's the biggest thing. Having to compete you know these guys appear. They take winning and losing to heart. So you know my first my first week up here when we did our competition you know I was winning then I actually I got that first loss on my belt and you know

1:23:48it kind of opened my eyes like these guys take it hard when they lose they don't like it. So you know I kind of got that now where I don't like losing. You had the opportunity to be around the team for that CFP run. What did you learn from just those few weeks seeing this team make that run? You know being real tight with your brothers you know they're real tight. You know they push each other you know it's a real brotherhood. They don't let nobody down they always got each other back. So I mean it's a new team now so you know we got to build that chemistry with each other. You know just just get tight and I feel like when I was there for that playoff run and I practice when they were at the national championship you know I just got to watch you know how guys are you know real locked in they're close with each other. They're not letting nobody slack off and you know I feel like we had the opportunity to do that with this team now. How did you handle Luke? How did you handle that first loss? That first loss you know it kind of got to me it was the IGB you know he let me hear. So after that loss I was like nah I can't let this happen. It's because it's like now it's not high school where you used 17, 16 years old

1:24:51and if you lose you lose appearance not if you lose the coaches see that. So and they gonna see how you respond to it. So I feel like I had to you know open my eyes I had to go and then lock them like yeah I can't let this happen. So I got to go up and you know these guys are counting on me too so it's really important that I don't lose. If you hadn't described yourself as a competitor how would you do that? I'm a great competitor you know I like winning who doesn't like winning. Winning is in my blood you know my parents taught me that in a young age you know going after competing for anything that you want. And I feel like if you can go out there and compete for it you know it's yours. And if you compete for it all the time who don't take it from me. So I mean I'm a good competitor I'm always gonna go out there and try to take what's mine. If it's out there then anybody can have it. I'm gonna be the one to get it. There's some role lockers in your room obviously. Are you a talker? What would you get from that? Yeah I mean it could come out on you know but I don't really know my game to the talking for this part. But you know if it gets there it gets to that point where yeah I can bring it out.

1:25:51Because you know regardless I'm not just gonna let nobody just come out here and just you know catch balls on me. So if I'm having a good day when I'm consistently getting TPUs yeah I'm gonna talk. But you know being in that room you kind of got to talk you know that Jermaine you got IGD you know those real talkers in that room. So it kind of makes you want to bring it out. And you know when you bring that out that just brings energy out of the whole defense. And when you got the whole defense clicking I mean you can see you can see what's happening. Is there anyone that's kind of a competition you have? It was during the winter we were doing you know just stuff on the field. We were just just having the time of the field just a lot of competitions. So I mean he just kind of it was a day where you know they had us going up against just a freshman. And then they kind of threw us in there in the fire against the older guys. So we had to you know we had to wake up and you know we all kind of lost. And we all kind of like we all kind of came together as a freshman group like what are we gonna do about this? Because you know some of their kind of nice to just step up in those roads. Yeah definitely definitely definitely definitely my work on college moments.

1:26:51You know you know just just showing that you know it's real now a middle-high old state. I'm not in Houston Texas and I'm wearing my school far from my family. You know I got to wake up I got to grow I got to mature fast. And you know I just got to get ready for the next level. You've mentioned high school a couple times. How did you know grow it out there in Texas playing at that level? How do you feel like that helped you prepare for Ohio State? I feel like you prepared good you know I feel like I went to a powerhouse in Texas. We obviously ran the Houston area. You know we've been running the Houston area for a long time now. And I feel like you know we're a real college program. We live just like these guys who do the same lifts. You know the level of ball I play, the highest level of ball in the Texas 6A. You know we're going against guys like Dunkin' Bill. More crowded those top schools you know receiving the coin where I go against him. I want to get some three times in my career. So I mean those that really prepared me for this level. You know coming in like okay this is not where it's a little school where they don't believe that I can come here and make an impact. I came from big schools so they're counting on me to make an impact.

1:27:53Because you know I think I mean everybody would say Texas is one of the highest football players in the country. You know it goes us floated and they're probably Georgia. So I mean they're counting on me to be ready and that level of ball preparing me real well. How'd you do against Dakari? You know it was win lose win lose. You know I went something he lost something. So I mean it's just getting better on shot from higher. Because you know he's the top receiver obviously in our class. You know I feel like he's going to have a good impact at Oregon. So I mean it's just what's going to happen next. Looking for to see it again? Yeah definitely definitely. And you know I plan on planning against him. We want to see him this year hopefully we'll see him in the big team championship. So you know I want that rematch. You committed super early in the process six months after that. You shut things down when quite frankly someone of your caliber didn't have to do that. You could have you've seen kids play the game a little bit longer than that. But you chose to not do that. It's kind of locked in here. Why? You know because this is this is where I felt this was home.

1:28:55You know I didn't really feel like you know standing Texas was a good thing for me. I didn't feel like that was home for me. Up here I just felt like it was home. You know because of all and because they you know they're making it you know making me feel important up here. And then you know like you can ask because what how many times I came up here? Throughout my high school career I came for 13 times. So it got to the point where I was knowing guys on the team. I had the numbers and stuff like that. When I come up here you know I don't got to always build the coaches. I can go chill with some of the guys on the team. So it's just just me you know knowing where I want to put my college ball at. You know knowing where I felt like it was home and then you know it was also my parents too. You know my mom being you know feeling safe that you know I'm up here you know I'm handling the business and not having to worry about me. And she goes to sleep. I should listen to everything and they were with me and just easing their mind. That's the biggest thing easing their mind. They're all they're worried and everything but they'll be okay. So we saw the play with Elijah Moore. Say it again. We saw the play practice.

1:29:55Yeah. Did you think to get up for two weeks after that? I mean I was good. It was that day that I was kind of had a headache and everything. But I was pretty much good after that. But it was just about going through the protocol and I mean there was no rush back. We weren't playing regular season games. So I mean I was just really getting the time to heal. It wasn't any rush. You both are already in camp and still had a helmet to helmet. From your perspective it has to be an expert. But are those doing what they're intended to do? You know you got to take care of it when he got hurt? You know what I'm saying? Like guys are still getting concussions and getting them wearing. Yeah. It's definitely still a physical sport. So I mean concussion happened regardless. I know if you were in a guardian cap or not. I think it could be looked at too. I know and just talked about it on the guardian cap. I don't think in the back that it's as much padding as I would like. I feel it could be looked at. But I think you get a concussion whether you're wearing a guardian cap or not.

1:30:57So I mean stuff happens. This is a physical game. Sorry. Would you just to clarify this? You said you're going to get any helmet. Also wear the guardian cap during the game? No. I'm not going to. You feel good about this game helmet that you've got. Yeah. What's your name and name in the brand of helmet? Like any details you have? I'm not sure the brand name yet. I have to get it from those guys inside. But you guys will definitely be seeing this soon though. And I haven't got it just yet. How do you feel about not playing in a preseason game? You have to say it's your career where it's going to be. I want to say it's not a big deal. But I don't feel any pressure any like I just needed to play in a preseason game. I feel that's a great opportunity for the younger guys to get out there and showcase what they're able to do. Well, I still been practicing and playing and working out and getting ready for the season. So I mean, I know the game. I'm looking forward to that first game. Yeah, I'm not really concerned about not being able to get a snap of the preseason game. We can think of how MJ did feeling that he particularly during the joint practice is against Jefferson. Yeah. MJ is the number one corner.

1:31:57I mean, you guys see it. He's going to be big for us this year. And I think that's what's special about this team. We got three number one corners myself. MJ and Greg. I feel we all number ones and we able to do different things out there on the field. And one guy's out. Another guy can step in and not lose track or not lose pace on what we got going on. MJ has grown as a leader. He has a guy that's bringing energy and also trying to bring the ball on. Yeah, definitely. Like you said, bring it in. That's exactly bringing energy, bringing guys along. MJ is real vocal out there. And he competes as he's in competitor out there and just working hard and trying to be the best. He got the mindset of wanting to be the best and he is. So we just go out there and compete with one another. I'm happy to see CD Lam get his contract signed and be ready to go out there and play this game. So you can face the back. No, I'm definitely happy for him. That's like changing a contract and everything for him and his family. So definitely happy for him. I'm looking forward to going to having that match up in the game.

1:32:57I always love going against the number one guys and best guys on that team. So I'll be looking forward to it. It turns out we got more to history concussions that we're talking about. I think when suffer the latest one. People who cover the team and fans are wondering how loud a discussion. Could you contemplate retiring for that? Ever go through your mind or do you immediately know that you're going to come back? Yeah, like I said, this is a game I love. And I love playing this game, being with the guys out here. I really don't see myself doing too much other stuff. So unless I'm just really physically unable to play this game. I don't see myself stepping away from football no time soon. So like I said before, I can't take it easy on these receivers out here. So me being out here, I got to give them a good look and just go out there and play. But I answer your question now. I haven't seen myself walking away though. Are you actually out of protocol now? Yes. Hey, it's a great cold miles hard in the steel drafts.

1:33:58What are you seeing? Say it again. It's a great cold miles hard in the steel drafts. What have you seen from him and what kind of exciting about him? Yeah, Miles. He's been balling. He's been showing all making plays against the Vikings. And just making plays out here. So it was big for him to make the team. I was happy for him. We all congratulated him. And he's going to be a big piece on our team to come and going forward. And so often another rookie you mentioned making the receivers better. How have you made Jamari talked about how you've helped him as a rookie? What have you seen out of him in his development? Yeah, he's been looking good since he came in. I think he's been getting better and better. He's night and day from once. He came in to where he's at now, I believe. I think that's just his competitive nature and what he's been doing out there in practice. And us going against one another out there. So he's been good and he's going to be a big piece as well. That's our offense. What's your tip? What's your tip? Do you give receivers? How can you help a receiver? Yeah, I mean, it's a constant communication. If I were to win on a red, they may come and ask me what it is that you've seen on that play. That you're able to get in position.

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1:36:00Purchase necessary. VTW Group. Boy, we're prohibited by law. CTNC's. 21 Plus. Sponsored by ChumbaCasino. I've got Dan Morgan here on the pod. Say hi, Dan. Hey, how's it going today? It's going good, man. Tell us who you are and what you do. I'm Dan Morgan. I'm an attorney and a managing partner at Morgan Morgan, which is America's largest injury law firm. That's pretty awesome. I think I saw Billboard years recently that said 20 billion one. 20 billion is an insane number. Yeah, 20 billion recovered. It's actually, I think, somewhere north probably closer to 22, 23 after this year. And each year we get bigger and better and our army grows. So the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on. Awesome. So how does someone get in contact with Morgan and Morgan? What would I do if I got into an accident? Probably the easiest way is dialing pound law. It's pound 529 from your cell phone. We are always open or our call center is always waiting to take your call. 247-365. Wow. Dan Morgan. Morgan and Morgan, America's largest injury law firm.

1:37:00Thanks for coming by the show. Thanks for having me. Visit forthepeople.com for an office near you. My ability with the ball. So I'm excited to do that this year. Something that I really showcase the first two years. So I'm excited to be with you. It's something that I think is a quick game element of it, just getting the ball in your hands. Like a quick game, play action. More over the middle routes. There's a lot of different things that you can say that it's going to help that. But like I said, I'm excited. How would you describe the injuries we've been doing now? Garrett. How's it going? We're getting way better, man. I mean, it was our first year last year. So it was kind of up and down. But that's what it comes with again with football. So we worked a lot this off season. OTA's was really good. And we got off to a good start these first two days of camp getting extra working. But that's going to come with time. So I'm not worried about that at all. We both competitors will both want to be the best. So we've got to do some to be good.

1:38:03Where do you kind of notice that difference is just like feel on the route? What do you kind of notice now that it's year two that gets more natural? What do you mean? It's like dirt. Are you when you touch that? What do you kind of notice? It's just like, it's more than that, man. It's in a fail. Everybody's good. So we just got to know what each other is thinking. Pre-snap post-snap coverage is where the ball is going to go. It just reads, what read I am in the progression, everything goes along with that. So just being on the same page, being like I said, chemistry is built with time. So just little stuff like that that turns into big things is going to be huge. You caught one from Spencer Rattler today too, what are your early impressions from him? He's real talented. That's the first thing I've seen from him. His arm titles out the charts. He's a real natural feel out there. He's going to be real good. I want to see him in action from my first impression. He's going to be a real good player. It's going back to the sheet that you talked about all the different stuff you should do.

1:39:04You think there's still a lot more there for him? Oh, yeah. He hasn't really, I think this is the first year of being receiver two or really receiver. In my opinion, we both are receiver one. So just be able to move around, run real routes. Feel like it's going to be a huge advantage for the same. It's a special player and I can't wait to see him ball. I can't wait to see him get more opportunities. You're going to see what he can do. By run real routes, you can get opportunities to run. Yeah, just getting more, you know, he hadn't really played too many plays in his first two years. He kind of just get thrown in there when he's getting the ball or when he's a decoy or something like that. But he's actually being involved in the offense. He's always been in, even on run plays. I feel like he's going to be a huge advantage for him to get a feel for the game and be more natural out there. How hard is a receiver like that to shed kind of a, you know, think of him as a deep threat label and then so people just think of him as a deep threat.

1:40:06But we can do more. How hard is it to kind of shed that label or that perception right? I mean, that's what life everybody is trying to label somebody as one thing or two things. But I feel like you can showcase, I mean, that's not really who we are, you know what I'm saying. As it gets more opportunities as you can see, you can see you can do more and more. That's what anybody on the team. So I'm excited, like I said, and for his huge opportunity is going to get this year. And it's going to be a big one for the Saints. Does this scheme ask for more blocking from the receivers? Is there more responsibility? I mean, that's what I told you too, we both have to block. And I know we're not the biggest guys or the strongest. But like I said, we want to be on the field. We got to be on the field for the play action plays, all those things. So we both got to call block B-line and block linebackers. But that's what comes with football. So we both got to take that next step in our game. Is that somewhere there's like a payoff? Like you guys know you play from play action next time.

1:41:07Yeah, it's going to be a huge payoff. Like I said, most of our office is based on play action. All the in-breakers, all the yards at the catch of a play. So we got to go in there and block. And like I said, take that next step and be able to be grateful for our team. Like Dan here? Oh, yeah. So after I filled the weather out here and that's what I'm used to. I'm not using the war and it's out there trying to catch my breath. It's a great opportunity for us. But you get a chance to see family and friends and all, so this is their football friend here. Not yet, but they don't come out every time. Appreciate you, John. Thank you very much. What's your view? I'm going to talk to a host of Kelly, about the night. I'm going to talk to a host of Kelly, about the night. I'm going to talk to a host of Kelly, about the night. First time I met her, we just found her real good. What do you think she can bring you to the top?

1:42:07You know, I'm going to talk to her. So like, there's a lot to be told. What's in like for you to come out to California, be an out of government? This is a little honestly. I'm going to help you in just a little bit. Different being out of state group here. There's a fun you were just a couple hours ago. There's a lot of different studies flying here. A new generation of recruits where... I don't think anybody outside looking at a new question is the strength of your commitment. Like you're locked in the last eight, you send it over and over. But you're making visits around the country. You're seeing other schools. It's almost a totally different mindset. What's that coach doing in the last decade? How do you approach those other visits? And how do you communicate with Ohio State about them? How do you communicate with Ohio State? I just looked at it all day.

1:43:07I'm always locked in. I'm still enjoying buses. This is only one time. I enjoy other schools outside of life. It's going to be really hard trying to get to the flip. It's Ohio State. What is it that made you want to take photos with it? How did that impact the game plan when you were talking about moving away from scheme or towards those fundamentals? How did that impact you in game? It definitely was when you are playing D-Liaman and you can just focus on your man and get off the ball. I feel like it's a lot easier to play that way. I don't want to say simplify, but does it make it so that you're not having to think too much? Yeah, you can say that. You can say that. Not think too much.

1:44:07Just more so. Let's get off the ball. What kind of impact did you work with Brian Young this past weekend? Do you have a defensive line as a whole? I met a big impact. Obviously, a little bit. We went back to the basics. Just on technique, footwork, just the fundamentals. I think that definitely helped prepare this for the game. Were y'all's rotations on a defensive line different this week? Just getting maybe more plays to sequence together. I said I kind of rotate a lot. It was more so a six-play. If a guy gets tired, just rotate out. It's a core rotation. And definitely helped us stay fresh. Even that last drive during the fourth. Guys, we were just a lot fresher. Able to rush the passer. So I felt like it benefited us. Is there also just an element of just getting into the game flow when you're not...

1:45:11Yeah, so you can get more to it rhythm. No, definitely. Came up with that sack in the fourth quarter. I don't know if it pushed him out of total range, but I obviously missed it. When he makes a big play like that, how much maybe does that give a boost to the adrenaline to the defense? A big boost. That's the OZ camp. Right there. All you look at and just smile. But it was a big boost. Definitely makes you get on your horse a little more. And just keep your head down and keep grinding throughout the game. As he impressed you the way that he's kind of accepted his role this year. He's not playing as much as he used to, but I've seen him kind of just embrace that. And does it do anything for you? Yeah, I mean, I've been learning a lot from Cam. Especially technique-wise. You know, I would ask him about just, you know, how I would look at his old film,

1:46:12I'd ask him about, you know, what was he saying? And, you know, during this particular play. But I think he's an awesome leader. He welcome me and my open arms come here. And, you know, that's my guy. Yeah, when, like, some real time, he stands up front of the team. I have played up to my own expectations. Like, I will be better in the play. What does it mean when somebody hits the staff with a lot of people grew up watching him? Yeah, I mean, T-5, he'd do, man. I mean, you know, every game it can be your best game. That's the lead. You know, but he came up close with a pick. I mean, you know, regardless of it all, he always finds a way to get an acceptance. I don't know how he keeps doing it. But he definitely, I smile at that too. It's like, you know, I watched him high school really just his whole career. So it's an honor to be playing with him.

1:47:12Rizzie talked about kind of changing some things every now and then to make keep your body uncomfortable. What's the value of that from a player perspective? I think just in terms of, you know, staying uncomfortable, things that mental aspect, you know, going through a game, you know, things may not go your way. Just being in that uncomfortable state and always having the will to push him, fight through. How have you seen the changes with the benefits rather of those changes that you're making this week? I mean, like, from practice that's scheduled to your position rules in the locker room? Yeah, I mean, I think we can see it, you know, during the game, we just watched film. I even know myself during the run. I was just in my hand placement. It was a lot better, you know, because we were just refining a lot of the smaller details that B.Y. felt like we needed to fix. So I think it's paying off. And you also talked about confidence.

1:48:12I mean, you're all side of the ball. Obviously, I've had bigger eyes on y'all in the past week. How many of the confidence boost do you get from this win? Oh, a lot. I'm a lot. I feel like we, the whole week, you know, and to be more disciplined, you know, and really focus on those attributes. And I know if we do, that that will carry over to us being successful in the field. Yeah. It's being such a veteran. How have you seen social media impact critical years? Well, it's impacted quite a bit. Yeah, it's very interesting. You know, it's taking me, you know, I got a while to get used to all of it. I'm not saying I'm great on it, but you're on the Twitter. Yeah, but I'm on Twitter and all that good stuff. And so, you know, it's been fine. It's been, it's been fine. But it is having an impact on recruiting.

1:49:16That's for sure. Yeah. I think the differences between the stance style of offense and we can say it's not the most spread out. How does that affect you? Well, that's a great question. I mean, that was probably the biggest transition. For me was just, and one of the most exciting things for me was being able to be a part of this offense. Because Coach Gundy's offices have been the best, some of the best in the country, period. I mean, they've been awesome. So, I wanted to be a part of it. With that, it was, you know, it can't be stayed. We were, you know, ground and pound. And we were a lot of quarterback on the game somewhere. But also, just taking as much time off the clock as we could so we could keep the ball away from other defenses. You know, for other offices. And so, just slowing down and that type of stuff. So, here was playing fast and getting guys to just teaching my guys to,

1:50:16you know, to get up and make the calls and get the points. And that was different. And so, but that's kind of where I was going to, where I was, you know, hey, I had just been able to resource Johnny and Marcus. Hey, you know, how do you guys do that? You know, what were some of the things, you know? And Jason Meckendood was really helpful with that as well. You know, so, but it's been a great transition. It's been a great transition. How does your job in Amigo with Sean Lois? Depending upon who wins the quarterback job. One may even work both of them and the other. What is that kind of working relationship like? Well, it's been great with Sean. Sean's awesome. I mean, I've said that Sean's got a vision. He knows where he, what he wants. And he's very passionate. He's a very intense, very detailed. And so, you know, he knows exactly where he wants his offense to go. And so, I'm really excited. I'm really excited to get a chance to work with him.

1:51:16And the whole offensive staff has been awesome. You know, Waz and Casey and Matt have all been great. So, it's really good. Touch Gundy talked to him fast about trying to recruit you from Kansas State before. Obviously, this time. Well, those pitches, like in those conversations that I did with him at those times. Well, I mean, it was great. Coach Gundy's, you know, he used me. He was awesome. And so, it just circumstances just for whatever reasons just didn't allow me to be able to do it. But I'm just grateful now for this opportunity. I'm just grateful he gave me a call. I'm just that's one thing I am very grateful for. I'm very, very thankful for that he gave me that call. So, I'm very really excited to be here. It's very inspiring. You know, me and Donnie were pretty close. I like to talk to him a lot. So, you know, just seeing him move from guard to tackle and just make such a huge jump in that little time was just really cool to watch. Carter, especially the three primary coaches you're working with.

1:52:18Do they all speak the same language? If you follow my drill, I mean, who do you listen to most, I guess, in those kind of situations? You know, they're all from different places. So, at first, I think it was a little hard for them to mention on the link open. Now they've got it down packed. They're all at the same exact thing. So, that's been helping a lot. I mean, obviously, they can explain stuff a little different if you'd like them to. Yeah. But they've been doing a good job of keeping everything together. It could thicken in particular. What's he brought? What's he brought to you? What are some tidbits or, you know, things he's brought to open your eyes a little bit? Um, just like the little older playstyle. I could say he's not like too fancy on all the techniques stuff. Yeah. So, I like just how straightforward he is with all the techniques stuff, for sure. It's very straightforward. I know you know Luke pretty well, both of you in from Toledo. How have you just seen Luke Bro here and so far going into this year? I think I've been watching him for a while. You know, I've known him like you said. But I've just seen him grow as a leader. It's been really cool. Just seeing him a while back, you know, I think I was a software. He was a senior. We always played against each other. But seeing him move into that leader role has been really cool to see. What kind of leadership is he bringing to that unit right now?

1:53:18Uh, just always talking to the younger guys. Then encouraging us, you know, tell us what we need to do. And not only the younger guys, but the other guys just encourage us as a whole. And what does his story mean to you? I mean, obviously, this time a year ago, he wasn't even sure where he was going to fit in or whatever. Now, especially through the playoffs, he was a force. I mean, what does it just tell you about perseverance, but also a season? I think it really is just never give up. I mean, obviously, you might not start the first game. Maybe not even the second game. But you can always make an impact if you really, if that's your desire. Who you've been leading on? So that's going to really explain it on team. Nice start. Kind of teach you the ropes. Kind of teach you the tricks of training. Who, you know, all the offensive lines. I would say Austin and Luke a lot. You know, I talk to them for your offense, especially about technique stuff. Austin's been playing. A little different places. So he's going to help me a lot of my small technique things. Just what to do for sure. Is it the small stuff that is a big adjust mark from playing top ball? Is that really what kind of thing? Yeah, it's definitely the smaller stuff. There's like, you know, hand protection stuff like that.

1:54:19Nothing to address it. So it's been good. The trade just hasn't been too crazy. Part of exactly what position to represent? Only a left tackle. Yeah, so far. You feel pretty comfortable there. I feel very comfortable. And these are grown men. You're going against Kenyatta and Kayden, like 22, 23 years old. Yeah, yeah. Obviously, that's a lot different than high school. You're playing what? 16, 17, most 18. Yeah. So it hasn't been a lot different. The first co-practice were my best. But I've definitely adjusted a pretty well this spring. Part of that. Part of that. I asked Jay about some kind of sampling. You guys obviously switched pilots. Very close. He came up to lead a handful of time. And then all of a sudden, by the time you get up here, he's gone. How's it been getting in those new offensive lines? It's been really good. You know, obviously, we had all the freshmen. We had a really good relationship with Coach Frye. You know, men seeing him leave was actually a little hard. But we all kept our minds open with Coach Bowen. And we're liking him a lot. We've been developing relationships with him. And he's been really good to us so far. Good. All right, Carter. Thank you. Thank you. We're going to tie the end and then get moving and running back. So we're diverse to tell you.

1:55:19We've been doing a lot of things. Big body guy that we catch to buy. We can't run between the tacos. His feet are quicker than what you think for a big guy. Yeah, really good feet. We get balanced. So that's what makes him good. That's what I saw. Is that a comment for a bigger back? Like, if you have a sense of versatility? I don't know. It's probably a good blank company running back. So tie the end background. Well, tie the end background now. I don't know many with that type of background. But when he's high school, we see that they try to play as an age back. Well, really good. When you look in the portal for running action, we want to try to recruit you right back. Does it matter to you if you have two different styles? If you have two different styles of running back to me, one guy can do certain things better. One guy can do certain things better. Or is it? He'll just say the best running back you can find. Do you want to have different styles? Yeah, I want different styles. I'm going to try to take the same thing. We're going to take the same thing. We're going to take guys with different strengths. Whether they're big guys, small guys, tall structures, in between the type of runners. I don't know.

1:56:19I don't want to take the same thing. They're all different. Different backs. You guys have built a wheel and clinch. I've built a lot of them. It's lower red zone scoring for you guys. I'm sure they're going to come. Was it important to find the back of the badge of size? Did you see how it has to open? No. No. I have my own opinion on the size. They're going to come in the red zone. I had Jordan James out of work. And he's my red zone running show yards. I was a freshman. And probably way to 2-10 or 2-5. Which is not very big. But they ain't got nothing to do with him. And some guys just got to know him. So sticking the bottom of his own. And he played with a lot of aggression down here running. And that could be CJ. That could be James. Or it could be the freshman, though, Jackson. It's just who has a nose for getting his own. That's who I'm going to go over here with. You don't have to be 6-2. No. Just because you're big, they don't make you pop. We knew we could obviously, you know, freshman running back to coming in.

1:57:21But what do you need to see from a freshman to feel comfortable with them playing? The first thing with that on the ball. What do they do? They're no small details. Take care of the ball. The second thing will be how good they pass for them. Because that's the hardest thing for high school best. Because they're not new to Jordan high school. But you have to understand the pass for them. But all that falls on who you mean. Like they say, I'm in touch with my husband. So, but that's why I need to see first. For everything else, I will understand the weaknesses of them. Because they need to be good. Do you feel comfortable with the ball? And I say, where they're at? Or at least, you know, where their time lies. Yeah. I think they're going to be fine. Like I said, I tell all the young guys, he's a miracle when I was playing. The first day, the first, you've been an armistice. I'm a special team. You know, you earn a spot with a special team. Then you earn the right to be a buck out. They get out there on the field. So, I think they're training. They're right. The first practice. Not it wasn't merit.

1:58:22Something to build off for them. I couldn't have stuff to work on. Good. Yeah. Good. Long day. Here's on the wall because they kind of just show us that we kind of like are like satisfied with what we have. And we're definitely still hungry. I'll take it. He can take it. Yeah. Definitely. I mean, yeah. Definitely. I mean, every day just having somebody to push you would want to be better. And having those conversations. I mean, definitely going to need them. So, I mean, we definitely kind of have to have them in the stretch. And it's just great to have them, honestly. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Um, I mean, his personality is definitely from Idaho. So it's different. So it. Okay. So getting to learn him and his experiences in his culture.

1:59:22So it's kind of fun to get to learn about him. And he just brings. He brings a different personality. And just a different mindset. So it's fun. It's just. I can tell you. He works really hard to tell you that. So he's just a ball player and he's working every day. It's like having that picture here. Definitely love coach Patricia. So he definitely brings lots of the table and he definitely pushes us and he definitely knows what that next level mindset is and he's kind of building it to us in the day by day. What do you notice too that he's probably specifically maybe skewized or what do you want to come to? I mean, he's definitely just helping us play better, faster, stronger. So I mean, it definitely helps us kind of push ourselves and it helps us get better day by day. I'll come in this in a transfer pool of the world, you and Kenyatta are still here. Imagine you get that question from somebody called this face. I mean, honestly, it's because we love Coach Jay. We came here for the coach and we knew he wasn't going to leave us and we put all of our face in love into him and he put it right back in dust. Does it feel like it's paid off? It's paid off.

2:00:22It's paid off. Yes, I do. Because you are a leader in this team. I definitely have no regrets. If I love Coach Jay and I live being here and serve the City of Columbus. I don't know, maybe, I don't know. Going up again to do what I'm going to get to do offings and tackles, how have you seen what you guys come along this spring? They're getting better every day and they're pushing themselves and you can tell they're getting better with their hands. I feel like that's communication that comes with time. Yeah, we got, I used to play with late the last year, so that was a blessing to have him here and to have a year with him. But now, yeah, we got to learn to play with new people and continue to grow as a defense and have new people in different positions. Okay, who's caught your eye in that secondary that's kind of making a move this spring? It's turning out to you. I think everybody's done a really good job. I'd like the lot, what Leroy Roker is doing, done, he's stepped up a lot and had a lot

2:01:24of improvements that I love to see. Jailit and Maliki played extremely well, so just low to watch those two guys continue to compete and continue to grow. And then outside those guys compete every day and miles, like I just got a strike off and he's been playing really well, so proud of him and what he's been doing, but those are the people that I would say. Just Devin Sanchez looked like what you would call a five-star, I mean, when he's out there and stuff. You know what I mean? A guy comes in with a little bit of target on his back to a certain extent, but living up to a billing. How has he lived up to it, I guess? At the end of the day, even when I got to college, it really doesn't matter about your stars. You walk in and you're at the same type of stature as everybody else. So it doesn't really matter in terms of how would you walk in here with. He's done extremely well. He's learned a lot. He's improved a lot from day one to now, so it's been great to watch him develop and watch him get better, and he's made some exceptional plays and I hope to continue to see that. Do you feel like the macro area is helping you grow as a player, what's kind of your relationship?

2:02:27How is that going to help you a little bit of time that you've been here with him? Very football intelligent, very like football first mindset, and I respect that as a person just to be able to go and have somebody with the same mindset as me. Coach Wallen has been a really good help to me and has helped me a lot on and off the field here. So I respect him for that, but Coach G is pushed me to increase and learn more football every day in our sport. Coach Matt, do you know what you're supposed to do in your process? Not when you got it. No, not before you got how to do it. What about this new coordinator, baby, brings a new idea of stuff? How could your role change or evolve or just be a new parent? I mean, just just being in new positions, the ability to play multiple positions in the secondary. Hey there, it's Ryan C. Cress for Safeway. It's stock up savings time. Now through April 2nd, spring in for store-wide deals and earn four times of points.

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2:04:31Tell us who you are and what you do. I'm Dan Morgan. I'm an attorney and a managing partner at Morgan Morgan, which is America's largest injury law firm. That's pretty awesome. I think I saw Billboard years recently that said that $20 billion won, $20 billion is insane number. Yeah, $20 billion recovered. It's actually, I think, somewhere north probably closer to $22, $23 after this year. And each year, we get bigger and better and our army grows, so the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on. Awesome. So how does someone get in contact with Morgan and Morgan? What would I do if I got into an accident? Probably the easiest way is dialing pound law. It's pound 529 from your cell phone. We are always open. Our call center is always waiting to take your call. 24-7-365. Wow. Dan Morgan. From Morgan and Morgan, America's largest injury law firm. Thanks for coming by the show. Thanks for having me. Visit forthepeople.com for an office near you. Playing down and stuff like that, being put in different positions that I wasn't maybe put in last year to have different things on the field. I think that's a great thing.

2:05:32Always good to have versatility, as I said, and something I promise I'll also look for it. Yeah. That's a good thing. Coach Clark's hands. I can't really think about that. But if I get the chance to go back there, it'll be on. I'll try to pick another play. It's a light-blocking every day. It's a nice thing. You have a huge car. It's been, it has been kind of weird to walk in here and see all the different pictures that they put up. Even the three from the playoff, so it's been great and then they have different pictures inside and everything. It's been good. It's been eye-catching where you walk by, we just accomplished that, but it's a great situation to be in. You might have been asked for a field guy who's a couple of you kind of wanted somebody to take him down with the issue because you haven't achieved anything yet. Yeah. One of the leaders that kind of feel about that. I mean, I think that's, you have to reset at some point, and I think at some point we

2:06:33had, like, in the weight room, we had, like, mattress every stuff up there. And it was like, I mean, the new guys that walk in here a week, they haven't earned anything. We as the new 2025-26 season, we haven't earned anything, so we can't really take credit for anything that is up on the banner, so we can't take credit for winning anything at this point. We have to compete every day with the mindset of, we have to get better to be able to put ourselves in position to be, how the opportunity to get to that point. Yeah. What is the lesson learned from an accomplishment like that, Kayle, that you do carry forward? I mean, the lesson learned is you have to continue to work. Last year, every day we continue to stack bricks, like he said, and continue to get better every day. And I think that's why we came out to be where we were. And you can't just think about that from the moment that you get here in January and you start lifting in there. You have to continually push to be exceptional every day. And it's not really helping if you're just looking at stuff from the last year, every day. And you get the move passed, so you have to keep going.

2:07:35But I think the spring has been good for that because it's been able to be like, okay, we are turning the new leaf. We have different people in here, new faces and everything. And it's different people on the field. And we've got to make plays with who we are. Coach Stase, you've been limited from a participation standpoint to a certain extent, right? I was asking you a while ago about the team, but what have you noticed about this team from a work standpoint of the catches your eye? Very competitive, I'll say. People are trying to compete and push themselves every day. And it gets chippy sometimes. That's always a good thing, especially on the defense, to have people that are willing to go there, willing to get to that age, and willing to be physical. I really like to see that. I'd love to see it. And I mean, I think we just need to continue to be more disciplined, continue to work on our skills and everything like that, continue to strive to be better. We're good. Did you see the last two guys attacking? I mean, that's not what my eyes are.

2:08:35They ask, I'll do it for sure. That's not what my eyes are. The team that has so much turnover, you guys step up into the big ones. How big has it been to have a guy like Sunny, and how much have you been seeing him grow as a leader in the last two or three months now? Oh, it's been an honor to see just because we've had conversations about it and everything, about how both of us are going to have to step into bigger roles and everything like that. But to see where we had those conversations to where we're at now, it's just an honor to see the growth that he's been a part of, and a proud of him, and he's going to continue to get better, continue to be the person that he's supposed to be. Recruited the other guys, especially on defense, but also on offense. He was a leader from the jump, and being a buck I meant even more to him growing up in Columbus and Pickering, Tino Hyle, his family of just great people, and this is a guy who overcame some things.

2:09:35He just didn't come in this freshman year and dominate, leaving three years and going to the NFL to be a first round draft pick. I mean, this is a guy who, again, I say it all the time, where's a hard hat to work every day, brings his lunchpale to work, and has the respect of his teammates, and you're seeing his play do his talking this year. So I know who he wants to play at his best this game, being a captain, again, in August having his teammates vote him in, was a big deal for him. It was an emotional moment, and winning some of these games has really built him more and more confidence in knowing that this is what he wants. You know, he wants to win a national championship more than anything, and that I think represents our entire team. All right.

2:10:38No, I just think that this year with the 12 team playoff has just been a little bit different, and there's everyone has their own story, and there's a lot of great teams out there, and a lot of things come into play when you make a run like this. Injuries and just different things, so we'll look at it at the end of the year and figure out the adjustments that need to be made, I think internally, but I also think that we all need to look at how this is playing, and what this means playing 16 games. I think it's a great learning opportunity to see what that's going to look like moving forward, but I know it's been exciting for college football and for their fans. Yeah, I think they do a great job on offense. Coach Dembrock's done a great job wherever he's been. Riley Leonard's an excellent leader. Jeremiah Love is one of the most talented backs we've gone against, and they have a very good offense align.

2:11:39The Evans is really good at tight end and multiple tight ends. Receivers are weapons, so they're going to challenge us in a lot of different areas, and so we have to play Big Ten football, and that's what it's going to look like, and every play matters when you play any game like this, and certainly against this team, it'll be the same way. Yeah, I think we built, we say this in all the time, is that when you have momentum, you got to keep it, when you don't, you got to go get it, and we didn't have momentum at the end of the season. We had to create our own momentum, and then we started to build some momentum, and now we have to keep it. But I think the ability for our guys to sustain throughout the season has been significant here, and now it's going to be the best.

2:12:40It's got to ramp up, and again, the goal is to play our best game and to finish the mission. But we talked early in the season about building a foundation for down the road, and just like anything else, you build a foundation of a building when storms come, it has to withstand those storms. But now we've got to finish. We've got to finish what we started, and that's it. Again, there'll be time to reflect on some of those things after the game. Right now, we're just going to continue to look at Monday night and play in our best game. You know, it's been enjoyable to be able to start it off with the home game against Tennessee, and then went on the road to the Rose Bowl to LA. That was an experience, and then went through that, and then went down to Texas, and played Texas in Texas, which was very much like a road game,

2:13:40and so now we're into Atlanta. We have a lot of guys on our team from the Atlanta area, from the Southeast, so for a lot of these guys, it's like coming home, so that's exciting. But it's allowed our families and team to be on a road together for the last, you know, month. But we just, like, I kind of say, like we're like train rats. We just come to work and figure out what the next mission is to get back to work that way, you know, that's just really what it is. And every once in a while, you've got to come up for air and realize that, you know, it has been a great run. But now we've got to finish it. And so, you know, every once in a while, you take a step back, but then you get refocused on what matters. But to your point, it's about everybody. Certainly it all starts with the players and what they do. And I think the, you know, our energy has continued to grow. I think, you know, we talk about like the mental fatigue. I just don't see that with our guys. I think there's, it's only increased. The energy's increased. The focus is increased. I think our team is fresh right now. You know, I think, you know, if you had to, we could continue to play for a few more weeks.

2:14:42But that just shows you the experience, the maturity, the depth that we have. And I think that's all important. But we're not going to play anymore. But one more left. And it's got to be our best. See that again? Yeah, yeah, we have. We have. And, you know, excellent football players with, you know, just great focus on family. And, you know, just, and you can see how important relationships matter. And, you know, when you have an opportunity to recruit families and get into their homes, you got to feel for what that's like at home. And, and you can certainly see how, you know, in the Haitian community, family matters, relationships matter.

2:15:43So that when you bring somebody into your family and the football family, you know, they grab onto the culture. And, and it's been a huge asset to our team. Say it one more time. Yeah, yeah. Oh, I got you. Oh, yeah, we're kind of, I guess that that transition has been happening the last few years. But you can see obviously this year, it's really accelerated. And the thing that's hit me is that, you know, we're, we're in the middle to late January. We're still playing. You know, some teams are, you know, starting spring ball on another week or so, you know.

2:16:43And so it's just very, very different. I think it's all things that we have to learn from when we assess what's going on. But it's been hard to take a step back and look at anything because, you know, you know, you'll have a short period of time to get back and win the next game. And like every single ounce of your energy has to be to go win the next game. And then you wake up and you realize you're on to the next one. And so we're not there right now. But I know after the season, you got to wake up, what just happened, you know. And then we'll try to assess it the best we can and make it better. I know there's a lot of things that we can do to make this all better. And I know institutionally, we'll continue to make those adjustments, like you said. And do things the way we've done before, but also adjust. But also, you know, I think in college football, we need to look and see how we can make this even better as it's gone on. Because every year it has gotten better. And I think it's great right now. But man, when you think about the potential and what it can be for the players and these teams, it's pretty extraordinary. Oh, yeah, that's it.

2:17:45That's it. That's it. And I think our strength coach, Mick Morati really, you know, symbolizes kind of what that means. He has this old school work ethic, you know, because the line's still the line and the cone's still the cone. You still got to have your football behind the line. You still got to run through the cone plus two. But there's so many other things now. There's sports science. There's GPS. There's a longer season. And so having to be able to adapt with those times is important. And I think it's the same way with our program and how we run things. And the tradition is not going to change Ohio State. And that's one of the reasons why these guys come here. It's one of the things we sell and recruiting. You know, is that, you know, just over a hundred years of football and the great teams and players that have come before and what the expectation in the field is. We have an obligation to be the best in the world and what we do. And that's the expectation, whether you're a player or coach. And we own that. We absolutely embrace that and put that also adjusting with the times. And now we have a new playoff system in place. But all that being said, here we are. A couple more days before the game.

2:18:45And we've got a chance to finish our season and finish the mission. And then again, cement ourselves in the history of Ohio State football as the 19th to win a national championship. And the third in over 50 years. A lot of good teams along the way. And that's been a message to our guys. And it's not about how you start. It's how you finish. Try not to get too much into those nostalgic thoughts because it's a distraction. And when you're in a game like this, it's easy to get distracted players and coaches. So what matters is what we do on Monday night. How we execute. How hard we play. And that's it. And then after the game, I think there's a great opportunity to sit back and think about all those types of things.

2:19:50But yeah, there's a lot that I could probably go into if we were to sit back and talk about what Monday night means. But ultimately, we have to go into the game. And that's it right now. So 48 hours out. I know a lot of people want to talk about different things. We're just going to focus on executing at a high, high level. Everybody doing their job. And find a way to win the game in the fourth quarter. And that's it. I think, you know, in life, you know, you have to work through tough times. And it's how you respond to those tough times. And that's it.

2:20:50And that's been the message all along to our players. And it's not always how things happen in your life. It's how you respond. And I think our guys have learned a lot about that. And again, I said this before. I think there's some great stories to be told about, you know, what went on behind closed doors. And, you know, some of the things that were said and, you know, the personal challenges that we had for each other. And, you know, collectively, the story, but the only way that gets told is if a banner gets put up in a hoodie. That's it. And that's the sobering reality of this game that nobody cares about what you go through. And you got to win that final one to finish the mission. And so that's it for our guys. And, you know, as much as some of these, these wins have been great wins for us. You know, to me, you know, it's about winning this final game. And so all that being said, I think our guys have learned a lot about life over the last month. I think it's been a tight group. We've seen the good, the bad and the ugly. And it's a special group of guys that care a lot about each other.

2:21:51And they're going to go on to be very, very successful moving forward because they're strong. They're loyal. And they're very mature. You're going to see, you know, 10, 20, 30 years down the road. These guys making an unbelievable impact. Not only on their families, but in the community and in the game of football. Yeah, it's, it's, it's football. And, you know, I said to my wife all the time, like that's, we signed up for it. And, you know, it's the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. This game will take you to knees and give you some of the greatest experiences in the world. And that's it. Not a lot of people get to experience those, those highs and lows. And you have to manage the tough times and you got to enjoy the good ones. And that's it. And, you know, the more you're in this game, the more you're going to realize that. And that's it. And those are opportunities to show strength.

2:22:52And that's it. So, you know, we're counting on that to make a difference on Monday night. Yeah, you got it. Yeah, that's it. And set a great example for the younger groups. One of the good things about having 145 guys on the roster is, some of these new freshmen and, and, and transfers that are coming in, get to see what it's supposed to look like, get to see great leadership. If this wasn't the case, they wouldn't get able to have an opportunity to see what, you know, a mecca book is like Will Howard, Travion Henderson, Lathan Ransom, Denzel Burke, you go through the list, Cody Simon. I mean, these, you know, Tyler Williams, you know, what does it look like? How do they prepare? Not only for one week, but, but several weeks. And, and these, these guys are, they're men. They are. And the way that they go about their business, not only they love being Ohio State fuck guys, but they love their teammates.

2:23:53And all those things matter. And so, again, they want to play their best game here. And, and finish themselves and cement themselves. So that, you know, when they come back, they can see that banner up there and you have a big ol' ring to show for it. So, that's it. You know, we'll get back to the hotel here, get back to work, get to these meetings, and focus on what matters right now. Yeah, hard to put in the words what Amecha's meant to this team or to me or to my family or to Ohio State. It started when he first got here. He had a different look in his eye. He's extremely competitive. No jobs too small for Amecha. He's selfless. He's really made it unbelievable strides in his life, but also just in his faith.

2:24:53And, you know, when he speaks, people listen. He's very well thought out. You sit down and have a conversation with Amecha Buka. You're going to walk away extremely impressed. And, but then when you talk about his play on the field, he's been a lot of great plays. He's been very clutch. He's been very consistent. And this is a guy I know who wants to finish his career out with a great game one at night. I think when you're when you're starting out this season and you're putting a roster together, you have to start from this game and move back. And I think when that happens, you have to build a team.

2:25:54And I think now the big 10 has allowed us to do that with with the addition of some different styles of play on the west coast. And then certainly the traditional big 10 play. It's a combination of being able to get big and strong and heavy and stop the run and run the football when it matters, but also being a spread out game where you can be in a little bit of a track meet and have the skill to play with anybody in the country. And I think that's the combination that you need to have. And that's the goal every year to do that. When you need to go get that yard, you get that yard. And when it's time to get that stop, you get to get that stop. But also having the skill to be able to run with everybody in the country. And that's how we start. And then as the season goes on, we look to identify the areas where we have to get better or whatever that might be. But I think it all starts in the off season with our off season program and what Mick Morati does. I think our off season program. And I know it now because when I see players come from other teams, you get great feedback.

2:26:55You get guys who come in from different programs and say, talk to me about what your program is compared to our program. Off season, during the season, all that. It really gives me confidence knowing we're doing the right things. I think every year you learn, and I think, you know, to be honest, I think, you know, every year I learn and grow. And figure out what needs to be done to get it fixed and identify the issues and be honest and call it out for what it is and get it fixed and get it addressed. And that's what leaders do. And, you know, they look out in the horizon and see what's coming because the soldiers are fighting right in front of you. And that's what they are. And so what's coming down the road. And then obviously what areas need to get addressed and get fixed. And that always starts with, you know, who's in the right seats? You know, players, coaches and staff making sure that's organized.

2:27:56And then building it from there. And so every year you grow to try to get better. And then, you know, identify it the next year and move on from there and keep growing. And we all have to continue to learn. And I think, you know, I've done that as well. Yep. Yeah, Caleb is mature beyond his years. He's a tremendous player, but he brings a work ethic that's tremendous. He and Nathan ran some both in the way that they bring energy to practice every day. And they let their play do the speak, do the talking for them, but they're great leaders. During the recruiting process, I went all the way down to the wire. It's been told before. And we were right there at the end. And, you know, I wish them good luck. And understood. I mean, Coach Sabin is an unbelievable coach. And certainly has success speaks for itself, but also just as a defensive backs coach.

2:29:00And I totally understood and was pulling for him in his freshman year. And you can tell my family and my wife and kids, we were all pulling for him because he was just such a unique talent and great person and great family. And then when Coach retired and, you know, he was in the portal, it was an opportunity to reconnect with him. And I think he had great relations with players and it's been great to see him this year really flourish within our culture. And you're seeing the best version of him now. Well, it's going to be a great environment. We know that great crowds on both sides. So it'll be electric. And, you know, different than in the past where you kind of had these, you know, bowl game and then a final game. We, you know, these playoff environments now or something that, you know, we've become accustomed to. And so we need to focus on what really matters in the execution and find a way to win the game in the fourth quarter.

2:30:00That's it. You know, this is a team that continues to come at you. So we know what's going to take four quarters. It went all the way down to the last play last time we played them. And, you know, we have to be prepared for that. But, but that's it. Great environment. You know, and, you know, it's good to get over there today to have practice just to kind of see it again, feel it again. And I know our guys will be ready. All good? Okay. Thanks. One more question here than that. Yeah, I think he's built confidence as an offense, Aliam and throughout his career, and especially this year. And he's become a leader for us up front. And we'll need him to be at his best in this game as well. Thanks. I mentioned this before that, you know, this is about these players in this game.

2:31:11And it's all going to be about who executes well during the game. That's it. And I think our guys understand that and feel that. No, there'll be a lot of conversation, which is great. It's exciting for the fans to talk about. But we know what really matters. And that's what our focus is on. It's executing at the highest level we possibly can. Thanks. Definitely as a competitor, that's something that you compete for. Especially as a team player, you know, to be at the top level, to go to the playoffs and be in this position. So I wouldn't say I would have guessed I would be here in this position now, but definitely wanted to be in this spot. Hey there, it's Ryan Seacrest for Safeway. It's stock up savings time now through April 2nd. Spring in for store-wide deals and earn four times the points. Look for in-store tags to earn on eligible items from Celsius, Body Armor. Or Aida, Silk, Capri Sun, Bavarian Meets, and Charmin. Then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings. Stack up those rewards to save even more. Enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in-store. Or online for easy drive up and go pick up a delivery. Restrictions apply. See website for full terms and conditions.

2:32:12Tyler Reddick here from 2311 Racing. Another checkered flag for the books. Time to celebrate with Jamba. Jump in at JambaCasino.com. Let's Jamba. Don't purchase necessary. BTW Group. Boy, we're prohibited by law. CCNC. 21 Plus. Sponsored by JambaCasino. I've got Dan Morgan here on the pod. Say hi, Dan. Hey, how's it going today? It's going good, man. Tell us who you are and what you do. I'm Dan Morgan. I'm an attorney and a managing partner at Morgan and Morgan, which is America's largest injury law firm. That's pretty awesome. I think I saw Billboard years recently that said 20 billion won. 20 billion is insane number. Yeah, 20 billion recovered. It's actually, I think, somewhere north probably closer to 22, 23 after this year. And each year we get bigger and better and our army grows. So the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on. Awesome. So how does someone get in contact with Morgan and Morgan? What would I do if I got into an accident? Probably the easiest way is dialing pound law. It's pound 529 from your cell phone.

2:33:13We are always open. Our call center is always waiting to take your call. 24-7-365. Wow. Dan Morgan. From Morgan and Morgan, America's largest injury law firm. Thanks for coming by the show. Thanks for having me. Visit forthepeople.com for an office near you. There have been a lot of fun to sit back. We'll have the moment at the end of the game. He thinks about Jeremiah's same thing. Are you in the play or are you in the game or the fumble? I mean, it's a great play. How much do you think about that? How do you think about that play? Will you replay it? Come on. You know, that's past us now. You know, that game is past us. We're looking forward to how we can come up this week coming up and win this game. And that's all that really matters, you know, as a whole, as a team. Everybody has that same mindset, that same grit, and that same passion. So that's all that matters. Pat Murphy, 24-7-4. You guys had some pretty clear motivational factors coming out of Michigan going into Tennessee with three weeks of a lot of talk. How do you keep that same kind of mental edge now going into this game?

2:34:14Or maybe there's more people talking positively about you, things like that? Yeah, definitely. I would say everyone just keep the same mindset that we had going into where we are now. We all have a big goal in mind, and we know what that goal is. So whatever it takes to stay focused, that's what we're going to do. Austin Ward, podcast. Which on the way that you and Trey bounced out of the workflow last week was that sort of the perfect design of what you guys envisioned a year ago as you started looking at this opportunity? Definitely. I would say, you know, our coaches do such a great job at that. And just getting me in there in different positions on the field and just trade being the type of player he is. You know, whoever is on the field, you know, we're both going to do our job. So I'm going forward to it. Tony Irman, fuck I had him. You try to do. You've got games to focus on. I have you thought about what's going to happen next year where you're going to be? No. How's it right now? I'm just looking forward to this next game and trying to win it all. Any help for Quint John? Kevin Noon. Fuck I had him. I know it's looking back.

2:35:14We didn't have a chance to ask you. What's going through your mind on the first private, where your first touchdown is, when the exchange between you and Will, and the ball on your rear end? What is the thought there? I actually thought he was going to pull the ball and I kind of felt it. And I just got an instinct. So I just kind of grabbed it and just tried to do my best. Any help for Quint John? Great. Quint John, thank you very much. Quint John, thank you very much. KJ, Ken Craig, get off the bar. I'm okay. This is the real deal. For sure. How do you take that holy crap moment and then go for it? I really just take that and I just, I just think that it's a challenge. Okay. Like, we got all these attributes. They got all these things. But can they get past me? Can they beat me though? So every day, just working on that, just getting better and better. Have you ever used any of the strong, most trippy, strong transfers? Yeah. That's my dog. You know, we came in together

2:36:14and just like talking to each other about the process, especially when I was like, I was like, you know, what were you going to do with me? And then we just stuck through it and then me and him now, I just talked to them every day. That's my bully and working on different things because he's at the left. I'm at the right scene. Things from different point of view. So it's been great. How's the transition going for you? I was going to be amazing. I feel every day getting better and better, going to get to the best every day. So you have to be on your AK and going to get to the news like CJ. That's my bully. Just getting better and better and transition. Just not an hour, half away from home. So this has been pretty good. You started four games last period. So what do you kind of think you did with any of the members in those games? What did you think you learned? I think, like, for my role, I think I did just enough. Like as a person, I am now. If I was a person, I feel like I would have done way better, but just going into that role, helping that's helping Minnesota.

2:37:14Do what we got to do. And I feel like I did just enough, but there's always, I always do, there's always one for improvement. Where did you see this? Pass, pro, and my first steps. Working on those things. I had the lift, I had the power. I just, I was all over the place. And just every, I feel like every game, I was understanding how the game worked, and how to attack, how to be passive, how to work together as an online unit, not just be by myself. You mentioned the first step. What, what, what about that first step? Um, really just, uh, make sure I feel powerful out of my stance. That was the one big thing I had to work on, and especially at my last school, working on my stands for my, uh, make sure I can push off and, like, gain ground. And I felt like sometimes I wasn't doing that. Even when you mentioned, but he had to lose 30 pounds when he got here. Did you have to change from your body at all? Definitely. I was three, 20 coming in, and I've known, I played at three, 20, I feel great.

2:38:15And then, uh, they told me they wanted me to go down to three, 15, and I was like, nah, I want to do that. I got three, 15. I started running. I started, they started putting me on a meal plan. They started doing all this. I'm like, oh, how do I see the vision now? Yeah. I was like, yeah, um, I definitely changed before my body. My arm is steadily getting bigger, uh, weight room. It's been amazing. I'm growing every day. It's hard every day, but I love it though. Like, I'm getting work, after practice, after the weight room, I'm like, I can see the results and see the games. What is it like? You leave a place, you know, you're probably breaking some people's hearts back there. Describe what it's like to make a move like this. You know what I mean? And basically the midst of a college career. What were you seeking more than anything else? It was definitely a big move. What was I seeking? Just, um, just a development with, um, knowing I can, I wanted to go against some of the best dudes every day

2:39:15and coming here, I'll be able to do that, um, just to train and program the culture here. And, um, it's summer, Minnesota. So it was definitely, um, like a easy merge. If you had said, of course, you hadn't really thought about Ohio State being an option when you went into the portal. How, how specifically did it sort of emerge? What do you remember about just, was there a group of people? Um, I remember Coach Fry calling me when I hit the portal. Um, he was one of the, a couple of first people to hit me up. Um, um, I was gonna, I was gonna go home anyways, because I was gonna go to my mom's house, because I fasted at, um, when I hit the portal, and make sure I was making the right decision, and I was gonna go home with my family, and just talk about it. And, because of them, they were like, um, you're already an hour and a half away, so you might as well just, see what's up up there. They went, they show an interest, and I was like, you mentioned the transition from Fry to Tyler Bowen, just wasn't been like playing for both Bowen so far. Um, I don't really know too much about Coach Fry, you know, just a little bit, but what I was in here,

2:40:15I definitely saw like, dudes definitely develop, like I can see it on tape, not necessarily like, really see that practice, but with Coach Bowen, um, um, every day, just improving, and he's just always telling me things, uh, little things, I don't even notice, um, that I'm, and I need to work on, especially with Coach Johnson and Coach Dickey, uh, having those three in the room, uh, everything. All right. Yeah, I thought we were, where we wanted to be, and, uh, when we were there, we made some plays. Uh, you know, he was accurate in, in the game, but we were close enough to make plays, and that's kind of what we talked about all day, and all week, and, uh, and we execute. After the game, the linebackers seemed to all say they felt like they had a really good idea of what he was going to try and do, where he was going to throw the balls, why they were able to be in position. But, did you go into the game, when we got a lot of good prep in the game? Well, we have some, I'm not going to cut you off there. We have some outstanding assistant coaches and they did a tremendous job. Right, Manalack with the linebackers,

2:41:15kids knew exactly where to be, and how to be there. Uh, all the fears I have, I relate to them, obviously. Uh, you know, I thought Tim Dowsett, the line was incredible. They're all over the place, and they continue to get better. And then, you know, Archie Collins and, and Grace Anders, the secondary, uh, was around them all day, and in a nice job. So, I give all the credit to those guys, without those guys, you know, we don't, we don't get it done the way we got it done. They had them well prepared, and uh, all credit goes to them. Is success on defense, 50-50 thing, 50-50 film study, 50 athleticism? I believe so. And I believe, to the point I just made, you have to also have some coaches that can teach them what we want, how we want it in the game plan. And I think they do a great job of that. I have a game plan in my mind, and I relanth to the coaches, and, and we all get together and form a, uh, solid plan, and I thought they got it to the kids, and the kids executed it.

2:42:15So, being a smart guy this is important is being an actor. Absolutely. Being in the right place at the right time. Being in a right place at the right time. Being in the right place at the right time. Being in the right times was an intersection with nothing more than being in, in the place he should be, knowing what was coming and seeing the love place. It seemed like, uh, in the game on Saturday night when SMU put against you, they seem to utilize it, seem on the perimeter, or that it was screen passes, or wide runs, things like that. Do you expect them to try to test, I mean, even though they're outside of linebackers, just had three intersections last week, do you expect them to test those again? Well, that's what their offensive is. I mean, they got great skill and great speed, and the way you make it hard on the defense is to spread everybody out and make it be one-on-ones, and you know, outrun them, make them miss, those kind of things. So, yeah, I would expect them to run the offense. They've been doing it for, you know, how many weeks. So, they have a lot of success, and I'm sure they will continue. Sean, my other journalists, there's new starters that you guys

2:43:15have written in the beginning of the year. Where are they now, compared to whatever we want? Well, I think they are doing a great job, and they continue to get better at this. I believe the whole defense is continuing to just make a new step each week, and you know, consistency is all that matters in college football, and it really does in life in 18 to 22 year old men, and that's what we're trying to teach them. Jennings hadn't had a little bit of struggle Saturday night. What do you see from Jennings prior to that game? Well, I don't know if he had as much struggle as, you know, the ball just came out at times, but he was close in all those situations to make big plays, and I thought, you know, he made them, but then, you know, they had problems either, somebody fumbled it, or he did, or whatever, and, you know, you have games like that, and I give them credit, they didn't have their best game, and still found a way in it. Not to get into too much specifics, but it comes to defending our views, and how you guys look all over the last few years,

2:44:16it's been much better out of the maybe work years ago. Would you have treated that more to changing what you guys do or the players just giving you a better idea of how you want them to defend it? Yeah, I think a little bit of both. I think we're all learning as we go through the process, and, you know, that has become just norm anymore. So, you have to evolve, and you have to change some things, and we've done that, and I think our players are used to it more because they see it more. So, probably a little bit more important to that of some of the champions that have been involved. Oh, Sean's had great impact. It's been nice to have him back, and he's done a great job, and all those guys continue. It's nice to have a few reps off for some of the other guys, because we're playing a lot of reps. Oh, good. All right. Thank you. It's worth it for you. So, it's all the concepts you're going to be focusing on. Maybe that's why you're in a great process. How do you get to make it happen often? As you go along in your spring practice, what have you learned from him, and is it kind of what you're expected to be?

2:45:16Just so for sure, I feel like in the recruiting process, he kind of let you know how he wants to coach all stuff, and I feel like when you get here, it's just it's a whole other level. He's going to keep coaching well. He's going to be hard on you. He's going to tell you what you're doing. He's going to tell you what you're doing wrong, and he's going to push you to be your best. Kind of roll. They have been moving all over. Yes, moving all over. Yes, sir. What was it like for you just getting to be here and see this team win an Arsenal championship in the first few weeks on campus? It was crazy. I feel like I knew that they were going to do it from the beginning of the season. I feel like they always had the potential, and then they came out here that did it, and the freshmen we had an opportunity to sit there and watch it. So I feel like now we just got to do it again. What did you learn from that just watching about me? Just it's all hard work, and it's just a bunch of guys, and it's really a brotherhood, and it's really just our family versus their family. And we just got to persevere, and we got to win the games, and get back to the net. What's our line? What's our line was saying that Park Allen brand and have really been leaders in the room so far? For sure. What if how have they both been leaders for you

2:46:16and the every young seniors? They've been leaders just in multiple ways, whether our column, we're in the film room together on the jugs. I'm asking them about this route, Hawk, or run it better. I'm asking them how I run this route on this play, just many different things. I feel like those guys, they're like big brothers, and all they've done is help me. A valuable is that to have guys that are in the play like football, but also a bit of college for a while, so we're really good at asking for various things about college life, or how valuable I think that is. It's real valuable for sure, because they're first round pit guys. I feel like just being in a room with those guys, and if you're able to thrive with those guys, you know, some's going good for you. What are your impressions of that quarterback? I guess specifically, Tavion. I'm a freshman, Tavion. What have you kind of known about him and learned about him? I always had a good relationship with Tavion. He recruited me hard to come here, so I feel like we always talked, and he came here, and he's been doing his thing, they've all been doing their thing, and Julian's saying he's another Cali-cancer. I had a little relationship with him too,

2:47:16so good to see Julian, Lincoln, and Tavion all doing real good. What is that next step for you, Julian? What are the terms of evolution of your game? What do you want to get better at? It's pretty easy. I just really just everything. I feel like you can never be too perfect, and I feel like you just got to keep doing your job, so I say maybe just showing up more, and just doing my job to the tee. Going against these corners of these TVs, how does that kind of aid you better to use every talent you use? In high school, I had a five-star corner DJ on Lee. He's at Alabama, so I always had good work with corners, so I feel like it's just a lot, I'm going against a lot of good guys now. Instead of just being one-on-one that practice with DJ on, so it's real good for sure. Does it take more courage to play the slot than outside? Does it take more courage to play the slot than outside? What do you mean by that? Because there's more stuff, but I think there's bigger hitters inside. You've got to be aware of it, but it doesn't take more courage to do that.

2:48:19I guess you can say that. I feel like I've just always played slot enough. I feel like that's what I've been better at, so I feel like it's just what I have to do to be on the salt. No matter who's in front of me, how big he is, how strong he is, I feel like if I got an assignment, I've got to do it. I'm going to go out there and give him a hug. Okay, well, anyway, the fact that the way that this DJ fans has additions on every level, we talk about chasing the people to mine and the drafting there, you guys have believed the second level, and the third level, who they go on with Sean and the rest of them. How much pressure is on this DJ fans to perform to the higher level of respect? Right, I would say that last year was, you know, we excelled in certain things, but we were also trying to get back to where we were in the past. So we got some great additions, and we're excited for that. Ultimately, it's to use some of these guys to be the number one defense in the league,

2:49:23and that's always going to be the goal. So whatever we can do to utilize all the different talent that we have on this team, to be the best and play as a team and to build the best chemistry that we got, that's what we're going to do. What stands out about this offense? Just early, this early in the game, what stands out about this offense? Yeah, we're not used to going against the normal offense I have been the past three years, so it's been a lot more moving pieces. Definitely have to use your eyes pretty well, because if not, then somebody's going to be open. But I like what they're doing. I'm very excited for it. I just know it's making our defense a little bit better, because we're having to do different things, not just the normal offense we've been used to. Yeah, I was going to say just because every other team has some variations that they were going to see, does that kind of, do you think that'll kind of benefit you? Because you've seen that more than the rest of it. I would say so. I mean, as the league has changed over time, I think they revert to certain offenses that do well in certain systems.

2:50:27And I would say we're taking maybe a little bit pieces from other offense that we see to do well. So I like what we're doing. I mean, I don't know as much as some of these quarterbacks that we have on the team, some of the offensive players, but I just know it's tough to go against. Hello, Seth, number last year, but still one of the top team scoring defenses. What do you guys really need to do to finish after the quarterback? Yeah, I would just say place heavy emphasis in practice. It's always going to start in practice with getting after the quarterback, not touching him in practice. But making some good moves. And I would just say rush more. I mean, there's so much that goes into it and goes with the coverage. Everybody works together. I would say that we had great numbers, but we are trying to get that number up. But the ultimate goal is always going to be the ball. Getting the ball taken away, getting off the field. We're putting our offense out there on the field, and we're staying off.

2:51:27That means that we're doing a good job. And you're already asked about it from a competition standpoint. But from a collective standpoint, having you wins a margin, we're having a little field. What kind of a trio can do for defense? In this guy's limit with this group, I do believe we have one of the most talented linebacker core groups in the league. So just excited what we're going to be able to do out there on the field. I think we all compliment each other super well. Bigger guys that are explosive. So I'm excited for it. Appreciate it. I think we're all trying to learn this together. Even, you know, focus over on it a little bit. And we're hitting the ground running back. It's exciting. Those two guys are special. Hey there, it's Ryan C. Cress for Safeway. It's stock up savings time. Now, through April 2nd, spraying in for store-wide deals and earned four times at points. Look for in-store tags to earn on eligible items from hunts,

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2:53:27It's actually, I think, somewhere in North, probably closer to 22, 23 after this year. And each year we get bigger and better and our army grows. So the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on. Awesome. So how does someone get in contact with Morgan and Morgan? What would I do if I got into an accident? Probably the easiest way is dialing pound law. It's pound 529 from your cell phone. We are always open or call centers. Always waiting to take your call. 24-7-365. Wow. Dan Morgan. From Morgan and Morgan, America's largest injury law firm. Thanks for coming by the show. Thanks for having me. Visit forthepeople.com for an office near you. It's hard to say. I would probably say the draft would have been mine. You know, I was talking to some other schools at Miami and USC were in there in the mix. But it was really, I would say, here in the draft at the end of it. You know, there was a lot of different things that went into it. It was a long, hard process.

2:54:28But yeah, I would say. I mean, that was probably most likely. When you first thought you spoke to him about the way that you were acting in contact with him, you know, I think it's been a good point. I mean, how did the conversation evolve? I mean, nothing, nothing crazy. You know, it was just... Oh, thank you. Thank you. I appreciate that. I'm not a spider fan. Who really? Yeah. I appreciate it. Yeah. There you go. A little sidetrack. But, uh... No, I... What was the question again? I'm sorry. Spider controversy. What's up? Yeah, no, it was... I mean, it wasn't really anything crazy, I would say. You know, I just... You know, nothing really changed. It was really kind of... You know, they were kind of holding me off a little bit until after that game just in fairness.

2:55:28You know, I... I was... I was patient and waited my time. And, you know, it all worked out. Did you come to say like, oh no, you've just got to make this... What did you say? It's hard to tell. I don't really know. It was a... World win of a process. You know, I started hearing, initially, they might be interested, but I hadn't really heard anything directly. Right. And then... You know, really getting in like... I really started to feel that interest. Did Coach Day let you know there's a change coming... Did Ford later... Did you know you were back? Right. A little bit. Yeah, I kind of figured that, I didn't know, for sure, but he kind of hinted at it. And, you know, he... His point was, you know, You know, it's in the best interest to him and the team, and I was all in, you know, I completely understood, you know, the decision and why he did it.

2:56:32Yeah, I mean, there were a lot of, a lot of things that were said, you know, a lot of, a lot of things that, you know, were attractive to me about this offense and about what he kind of thought about my name and how he thought he did. So, you know, elevate me to where I wanted to, where I wanted to be. And, you know, I feel like one of the biggest things was how crostile the offense is. And, you know, a lot of these other schools that I was looking at, you know, maybe these aerate-type schools. You know, they got great offenses, and, you know, I can put up a lot of numbers, but I don't know how much that was developed. And, you know, playing in a system that coached up Ryan, which I'm using to take care of that, how much? How much better can you prepare for the NFL than with somebody who's coached at a head coach level and an important head level at the NFL? You know, it's, there's just all the things pointed to it. You know, when it comes to, say, part of the thing, or that, I mean, most of the times, you know, it's about how crostile the offense is.

2:57:35Um, I kind of wanted to look back at that, which is, you know, obviously, you know, obviously, you know, just, how did you say, ready and prepared? You know, you just got to get in there, you know, you just got to get in there. I can say, ready and prepared, most of the times, you know, they can go into that adversity, back up, and start talking about, you know, preparing to make up the power of the NFL. This is just more so, you know, just, the whole thing, like, I was saying, just doing it in the culture, the culture. That's, that's what's important. I have, and I recently just got here, so I haven't found too much, like, different places yet, because I've been trying to hold the band and be acclimated. But I'm for sure for us a couple spots. What are your impressions of Will? I mean, I know that Stan, you're going to have those backfields, potentially transfers, running backtracks. Before the back hat, if you got to talk to him, I mean, through this recruiting process, the transfer process.

2:58:35Uh, yeah. Immediately when I got here, you know, me and Will, we've always been in contact. You know, like, just checking on each other, hanging out, no matter what it is, just having that personal connection, when you turn the off to field, and having that relationship. So, it's a great time. Did you ever, did you ever see a fish with Trey, when you were talking about thinking about coming here? Did you ever see a fish with Trey? Is that what you used to do? Is that during all of what you were doing? Like I said, like, I think, with the time that I was in the portal, it was such a shorter amount of time in the process. So I think, you know, just trying to decide on where I wanted to go. I wasn't really focused on contacting anyone. Have you been to Ohio? Have you been to Ohio? No. Have you been to Ohio? Do you know where I was? Yeah. What am I actually doing? But nobody was, but I've never been, so. Okay. Actually, it was the first time that I was in the portal, I had some set of reasons to stay alive. You know that? Yeah. What's that process life from life? First thing, from your point of view, we're all out there.

2:59:36What's that life that I've been doing? Yeah, when everything, I agree. I think, you know, when everything's moving so fast, you have to stay poised as a player and focus on things that matter, things that will put you in the best position. And I think that's what it's really about for me in my process. What's your, what's your rough schedule on the tire? What's that all about now? Are you starting to feel the pressure making you feel comfortable? Very bad. Yeah, you know, that definitely plays a factor, especially in today's game with the five standard run backs in the game. So, I think that, you know, with the, like I said, the situation here, just me being able to come here and contribute to this team, and do what I can when it all. What are you trying to mention? I think it's right. I think it's right. I think it's right. You know, like I said, in any way that I contribute to the team, and do what I can to show and execute, that's what matters. I think it's very difficult to start. It's a good way to trick it. Everybody carries up there too.

3:00:36Do you like that? Do you think it's that part of the curve, you know, it's the front of the car to get it going? Yeah, it's not just that team as well. It's many other teams that do the same thing, you know, and I think it's just really special that what they've done together, just seeing how they play together, how far they come to see themselves, very special. It's not just that, but how much carried it at any time last year, having a quarterback that can run, or two running backs, is that how much is that except you to have a strategy, or with that option on top of it? It's very exciting just to know we have so many weapons, and so many different ways to win the game. So it's very exciting, and I'm looking forward to it for sure. I don't really get to start thinking about the trick, and I'm trying to add something to that. It's probably like, how do you start to rationalize that decision? I don't think it's something that you, more so, just specifically think of, and I think it's something that's important in today's game that has to be valued as well. Did you feel like you were overused at Ole Miss? How would you describe it?

3:01:37I wouldn't really say overused. I don't think that's the word. I think, you know, just when you're playing, you don't focus on those different type of things, but, you know, like I said, you don't really talk about it. There was much made though about used to play the heavyweight, a meeting with Coach Kidney, something about the direction of the offense. How much of that was true, I'm going to have to say it. Was it any of that true, or just, you know, what was that all about? No, that's true. But I got to say, man, like a lot of people, they won't be happy when you make certain decisions for yourself, but just a sign of it. Did you enter it thinking, oh, how steady? I just walked up here a second ago, but you probably went all over this, but when did Ohio State get on your radar? It was possible, but it didn't explode. Just a nutshell, maybe. Immediately when I got in the portal, you know? What? I think, like I said, this is the place that you want to go to, you know, a place where everyone's passionate, everyone wants to win here, you know, and it's a great culture, and everyone is focused and doubted

3:02:39and to do something that's bigger than themselves, you know. Why wouldn't you want to do something like that? I'm just saying you attribute on it the same backfield, and even having Dallin in there, this might be the best running back for you in the country. Do you feel that way also a lot? Definitely. I feel like, you know, with everyone in our room, they contribute in their own way, and everyone is a great player in our room, so I definitely agree. What's your thoughts about Ohio State? What do you think of Ohio State? Did you review what they... I just swear, like I'm setting down, it wasn't just... Yeah, I think, more so for me, it wasn't about, like, this is where I want to go immediately, but I think that I wanted to make my process pretty short, especially when I got in at a later time because I had to be enrolled in school, so I think just more so, just figuring out where I wanted to go and, you know, making that decision as soon as possible. Just, like I say, the meetings with Coach Day, everything that I was showcased, this is just the place that you want to be.

3:03:40Two quickies, the name point shot, where's that come from? That came from my parents. Yeah. I know, but I mean, what is your background for that? Of course you're from that. But, I really don't know, I've never asked my parents that question, actually. Yeah. And then number two, the hairstyle, what's that? I came up with this hairstyle in March of last year, so I just decided when they were like, okay, I want to have one. So I just went with it. I got a lot of great company, so I can't be the same. But I want to get more, I want to have more fun or have more fun. I want to stay more honest. You know, I embrace it well, you know, that's what everyone here works hard for.

3:04:44And that is the end goal, you know, is not to get a certain amount of wins. That's the goal. That's what everyone here for, to win the National Championship. So I take it seriously. Everyone here is bought in, you know, whatever it takes to get that in. That's what everyone's trying to do. You've got your set of different sections. One minute, one minute. One minute. One minute. One minute. One minute. One minute. One minute. One minute. One minute. You know, focus on things, I can say, the most important thing is coming forward. Especially for me. In Info. That was, that was something that I was focusing on. Just going out there playing football and doing I think... I think just more so, the situation here. situation here in Lacan State, just coming here, being not only with Trayba, just great players all around,

3:05:44and being able to execute and contribute to this team and do what I can to help us with. That was the most important. Was there any thought about like, taking some tread up your tires, like knowing that you have had something carried you for the first two years? I think just like I said, Lacan today is game that's something that is important for Reneback to be able to value and to think about as far as the shelf life and things like that, but you know, just in my situation coming here, that was the most important. What's wrong, thank you. Thank you. Thanks for saying it. It's like exactly like every little detail what the D line's doing. That's not really what I didn't know every little aspect of it. I think I'm starting to learn that now, because obviously, the lineback, you've got to be knowing that more. So I think when it's all said, no, I think we have a really, really good understanding of the defense and knowing exactly what everyone's doing. You feel like you're warm enough there more in the mix of the defense too, and that lineback here sounds exciting, because you can drop in one minute, and it's a fast rusted that you or me, I don't know if you can get in some of that anyway. Yeah, actually, I think you can say, it'll be an lineback here in the play, you're almost in every play.

3:06:46Obviously, the play can run away from you, but you know, the safety sometimes you're just back there, played never against you. You take two back pedals and it's a tackle. So I think yeah, a lineback here, you're in the play more chance, more opportunities to make tackles. And you feel comfortable there. I mean, what does that, obviously your dad will stand out like back there? Yeah, I feel super comfortable with it. Like I said, I think it's just gonna be adjustment. You know, obviously it's different playing from a five and then it was from playing from like 10 last year. So I think it's an adjustment, but I'm super comfortable with it. So any of you top here, dad, have given you any advice on the new position? Oh, yeah, we watch tape all the time, watch practice. You know, he was a high level linebacker and I'm just getting started with this. He gets a little footwork and stuff like that, but it's good. I get good teaching him. You know, obviously Coach Laurenidas, great player, great teacher for him, coach Moles. You know, he's a super smart football mind. So I'm getting great teaching all around. The linebacker, everything happens quicker for you. How much did the experience in playing some of that Sam's stuff? Why is your helping with this? Um, I think it helped a little bit,

3:07:46let's just be like in terms of physicality like being in the box down on the line. But I do think the run fit as a will in a Sam can be a little different, like in terms like I said, like being an interior fitter, like your 30 backer. When A, you get pools, like you got to go spill it, so things like that. But I think I'm adjusting well. I think I'm picking up on stuff pretty fast. You know, there's still going to be a lot of stuff to work on though. Do you feel more pressure talking to the media with your brother sitting right there? Not at all. What do you think has been the biggest change from linebacker to safety timebacker? I think the biggest change would probably be that 10 to 5. It's a big adjustment because everything's happening faster. And you've got to react faster. And like I said, the wasted movements. I think footwork is huge. I think when you see the great linebackers, seems to play habits are going. They're not taking any wasted steps or not fall stepping, things like that. So I think wasting, wasting movement

3:08:47and being able to see what's happening and reacting fast. It's been the biggest benefit of being on the same team with your brother. Um, I mean, you know, you got someone out there that's a, it's more than a teammate. You know, we call each other brothers, but you know, blood's a little thicker. So that's always pretty cool. You know, it's always, it's never 101. Yeah, but when he tells you something, he doesn't observe what you, you know, it's coming from. Yeah, I think when you're blood like that, I think he's not scared to tell me the truth, you know what I'm saying? Yeah. You know, obviously guys here, we have tough love. But I think it's always going to be a little different when it's your brother because he's going to keep it 100% blood exactly what you need to hear and that what you want to hear. What's your advice on playing pickle? Oh, for him. Yeah. Um, I mean, he just, so I've let it, he got to keep trusting his instincts. Uh, no, I think he's going to be great. Uh, I think what's huge for him is, like I said, the athletic ability, speed, you know, he bliss off the edge. He's, he's, he's been blessing super fast. Um, and he's just great in coverage too.

3:09:48So I think it's going to be really good. I think we're going to do a lot of different things. Uh, kind of like your two-o-handcock, obviously a little different body than a handcock, but I think it's going to be really good. I feel he's, he's, he's, he's just telling. Thank you. Great. And go out there and try to put yourself on a map. It's starting early. It helps you, uh, with your growth as a player and as a person and learning who you are and just having that mentality to compete and have that job. I would say just at my position, really something that you can always work on is just past pro. Um, it's just one of the key things that you can always get better at. No matter if you're really good at it or whatever the situation is, it's something you can always critique yourself on. Most definitely. You'll see. Man, Coach Day is a great coach, uh, from my first time coming in

3:10:50when I took a visit to high state when I was in a transfer portal, uh, just the way when we sat down and how he explained how things are at Ohio State and, uh, what this culture means to not only him, but to everyone else here. Um, how I can contribute and help the team just every way he broke the game down for me. It was super important and just getting to meet him for the first time. I got to see what type of man he was and it meant a lot to me. Yeah, most definitely. I feel like, uh, when you look at the runner backs in the NFL today, like, say, Kwan, Derek Harry, those guys producing at such a great high level, uh, definitely helps the runner backs like me and other guys in his class, for sure. Yeah, most definitely, uh, just getting to see Coach Kelly again, seeing that smile on his face. Uh, whether too long since I seen last time, but it was a great environment.

3:11:50Had a great time seeing him again and talking with the other guys as well. No. Yeah, it was great, man, uh, not having a lot of time to prepare because we just played so soon, but just taking advantage of those those days that I have and making the most out of them and doing what I'm best at. Just taking advantage of that. That's right. Uh, I just felt, you know, uh, with the training that I had and the people I trained with, they prepared me the best, so why not? Yeah, so, uh, coming off that loss towards the end of the season and just the mentality we had as a team and that stretch that we had to go on and just really man, just locking in with ton of vision, going on a long stretch, trying to win all those games.

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3:13:55I've got Dan Morgan here on the pod. Say hi, Dan. Hey, how's it going today? It's going good, man. Tell us who you are and what you do. I'm Dan Morgan. I'm an attorney and a managing partner at Morgan and Morgan, which is America's largest injury law firm. That's pretty awesome. I think I saw Billboard years recently that said 20 billion won. 20 billion is insane number. Yeah, 20 billion recovered. It's actually, I think, somewhere north probably closer to 22, 23 after this year. And each year we get bigger and better and our army grows. So the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on. Awesome. So how does someone get in contact with Morgan and Morgan? What would I do if I got into an accident? Probably the easiest way is dialing pound law. It's pound 529 from your cell phone. We are always open. Our call center is always waiting to take your call. 247-365. Wow. Dan Morgan. From Morgan and Morgan and America's largest injury law firm. Thanks for coming by the show. Thanks for having me. Visit forthepeople.com for an office near you. We're going on in my future and how our postings for sure.

3:14:58I think just how close we are, close knit and how we protect each other. Have each other's back and hold each other accountable. I think that's what was the difference maker in this year's scene. No, I'll say just approaching every game of the same manner, same way going about meetings, doing all the different small things, communicating with the old line, making sure I'm on the right page with everybody. So just approaching it the same way and came out with the win. What's the difference between adjusting them? What's the difference between adjusting them? Nothing really, man. I think at the end of the day football is football. So, you know, learning some NFL terminology, but at the same time it's just still football. That's something I already did. So coming into college, my freshman sophomore year, I think I got 1,500 yards back to back season, 1,000 yards,

3:15:58so that wouldn't be an issue for me. Oh, yeah, so I'm a bigger guy with side speed, vision, looseness, and power. I can run between the tackles, also outside, and just have natural gray hands. So I think I haven't seen, you know, any running back in today's NFL that can do what I do at my size, and especially, you know, that's what I bring with my skill set to the game. I have some form of today coming up, yes. Really just a relationship that we have. Coach Locke was a guy that I didn't just meet overnight. He recruited me as well at Florida State since I've great, and just to have that continuous relationship with him, it meant a lot to me. And he taught me a lot with the one year I had it with him at Ohio State, just how to, you know, be accountable and just continue to motivate others around me and continue to be positive. So he taught me a lot in that room,

3:16:58and I think it's spread across the whole room with the way I led and just the leadership role I had. Man, I think James is just such a great player, and not only him, but the other guys in the room as well. Those guys were all produced. They learned a lot from me and Trace, so I don't have any worries. Cool? Sorry. Cool. Thank you, guys. Jordan Hancock and stuff, so it makes sense why he to come in, and then, I mean, you see what Coach G are doing, like, why not? Why wouldn't you want to come be a part of BIA? But, well, I didn't tune Caleb coming here. That's great. Let me say something. They also allow the defense to make a difference between the sun and the game in the blind.

3:17:59So when you look at the light, obviously you're in the back of the defense, but you look at that whole defense in the blind. Can you look at number six now playing off-close aligns? How do you think it changes the whole room with how you play BIA? Yeah, I mean, I think sun is a spectacular athlete. I mean, sun has the ability to play safety, to play linebacking, and probably come off the A's. And sun can probably play every position on the field. So I think having him close to the line, being able to make plays, it gives us more opportunity to change the defense and do different things and the defense that maybe we weren't able to do last year. So I think wherever sun is going to play, he's going to be successful. So I'm excited to play with him. It's going great. Coach G was here when I, when I, my junior year in me and him, I mean, we gel together a lot, and I think he's a great coach, ridiculously smart, and brings a lot of energy every day. And I love being close to him before, and I can't wait for him to be back here and have a year, another year with him.

3:18:59I mean, like I said, it should be the best defense in the country. It shouldn't, should be no, no other goals. Did you play a big role in special teams? It's your time here. It's been like watching it now with Ryan Day. I don't know who gets a hand in hand from the game. Yeah, I think I love how Coach G is getting more hands-on, getting more involved in everybody. I mean, I think Coach G is the best head coach in the country. So for him to be in there on our special teams, you're going to be pushing everyone to be better, holding the older guys accountable, making the older guys hold the young guys accountable. I think it's just going to make us a better all-around team. What did you see from Jaylin and his early days? Oh, man, Jaylin is a... He, a dude that goes 100% every play. And as a young guy, that's the first step for greatness, just going as hard as you can every play. And, man, I think Jaylin could be really special. Yeah, that's why I got to say.

3:20:01Yeah, I think, like I said earlier, I'm not going to sit here and lie and say when it first happened, I wasn't crushed. I think I was really destroyed. But, I think just knowing that God has a plan for me and I'm facing this adversity for a reason, and I'm going to come out stronger, smarter, and a better player. So, I can't wait for what he has in store for me this year. What did you find yourself doing watching? I just know you had a decision. You had to go to the future. I got it. I'm not worried about God. This is what I wanted to do. You wanted a part of the team to be around you. That had to be frustrating for you to watch this time, considering how close you guys were, some of the plays that went the other way and everything else. Yeah, just knowing, I mean, knowing how much, like, it's funny when I talked about it before, like, being a dude from Arizona, I didn't know too much about how I stayed before I got here. So, just being here for the years I've been here, man, I grew to love it. I grew to really love my brothers, love Ohio State, and to not be able to play in that game, and I was crushed. I was crushed. And it was hard for me to watch. Hard for me to just sit there and not be with my brothers

3:21:02and be a part of that. But, I mean, I just, I had that much more fuel in the fight this year to go in there and to achieve our goal of being team on the North, winning the big team, and winning the national championship. So, that's why we came back. It's easy. All of us could have went to the NFL and achieved our dreams. But when we didn't achieve our goals here and didn't finish our legacy here, the way we wanted to made the decision to come back that much easier. When did you get over the last question? You know what I felt back then? You know what I mean? Getting back feeling. I'm proud of you. What time frame is that? Probably towards the end of the winner. I started feeling a little more like myself again. So, just keep stacking those days and keep building that momentum to feel even better than I felt last year. You may have been asked for a week up here, but what does Kayla bring to that secondary now? And you and him back there, what does that feel like? Oh, yes. It's super exciting. I mean, like I'm saying, he's a really student of the game. Me and him being the film room all day. I'm getting on the field competing

3:22:02in the way room on the field. He's a great competitor. And just having someone like Kayla to push you every day to get better and to hold you accountable, man, it's super exciting. And I can't wait to see how me and Kayla play, how all the safety's played. Jaha is looking great. Jellie McClain, Bonzoo, all those dudes looking great, man. And just having BIA back, I'm excited. But as you were looking at this defense from your bench, you know, all the pieces there, you're saying, I mean, does it feel like this could be a special year for everything hosting together? Yeah, I mean, I feel like the last three years it could have been a special year. But I mean, yeah, obviously, if you look on paper at the defense, we have the best defense in the country. So if you just, it just takes, it's on us to put it all together. It's easy to say, you had this defense just in that, but at the end, they still got to go on the field, sharp it, hum it up and show it every week. Thank you very much. Ty, we got you, buddy. Thank you. He was coming to call this or we need to kind of have an opinion that that was going to happen. I think, yeah, it's definitely surprising. I mean, I remember when he came as a recruit,

3:23:02and he was on his official, and he really liked it. And then, I know he's really coached with Jordan Hancock and stuff, so it makes sense why he had come in. And then, I mean, you see what coach G are doing, like, why not? Why wouldn't you want to come be a part of BIA? I believe that, we'll leave it to, he'll come in here. That's great, but he's safe, but also, he'll allow the defense to take a different game, the sunning game, the payment line. So, when you look at, for like, obviously, you're in the back, and you look at that whole defense, and finally, can you look at number six now playing up close to the line? It's very much, how do you think it changes the whole game of how you play BIA? Yeah, I mean, I think Sunni is a, a spectacular athlete. I mean, Sunni has the ability to play safety, to play linebacking, and probably come off the A's. Like, Sunni could probably play every position on the field. So, I think having him closer to the line, being able to make plays, it gives us more opportunity to change the defense, and do different things, and the defense that maybe we weren't able to do last year. So, I think, wherever Sunni is going to play, he's going to be successful. So, I'm just, I'm excited to play with him. It's going great.

3:24:03I mean, Coach G was here, when I, when I, my junior year, and me and him, I mean, we gel together a lot, and I think he's a great coach, ridiculously smart, and brings a lot of energy every day, and I love being coached for him before, and I can't wait for him to be back here and have a year, with him. I mean, like I said, it should be the best defense in the country. It shouldn't, it should be no, no other goals. Did you play the big role, especially to you two time here? It's been like watching it, now with Ryan Day, having a lot of room. Guess the hand in that. Yeah, I think, I love how Coach G days get more hands-on, get more involved in everybody. I mean, I think Coach G days, the best head coach in the country. So, for him to be in there, and I'm a special team, he's really pushing everyone to be better, holding the older guys accountable, making the older guys hold the young guys accountable. I think it's just, going to make us a better all-around team. Where did you see it from, Jalen? And is it really good? Oh, man, Jalen is a, he,

3:25:03a dude that goes 100% every play, and as a young guy, that's the first step of, for greatness, just going as hard as you can every play, and, uh, man, I think Jalen could be really special, um, yeah, that's what I got to say. What, what, what was it like, to know when we're playing, or, do you feel like every time you've got on that other, head towards something, you've been throwing another purple. How did you handle this one, compared to the other day? Yeah, I think, um, like I said earlier, I'm not going to sit here and lie and say, when it first happened, I wasn't crushed. Uh, I think, I was really destroyed. Um, but, I think just knowing that God has a plan for me, and I'm facing this adversity for a reason, and I'm going to come out stronger, smarter, and a better player. So, I can't wait for, to see you as a store for me this year. What did you find yourself, doing, watching, you know, you had a decision yet, oh, future, I got it. I'm not worried about God, this is what, you wanted a party of the team to be around you, and I, that had to be frustrating for you to watch this time, considering how close you guys were, some of the plays that went the other way, and everything else.

3:26:03Yeah, just knowing, I mean, knowing how much, like, it's funny when I talked about it, um, before, like, being a dude from Arizona, I don't, I didn't know too much about how I stayed before I got here. So, just being here for the years, I being here, man, I grew to love it, I grew to really, love my brothers, love Ohio State, and to be, not be able to play in that game, and I was crushed, I was crushed, and, uh, it was hard for, it was hard for you to watch, hard for me to just sit there, and not be, uh, with my brothers, and be a part of that. But, I mean, that just, it has that much more feel in the fight this year, um, to go in there, and to achieve our goal, of being team on North, winning the big team, and winning the national championship. So, that's why we came back. We went to the NFL, and achieved our dreams. But, when we didn't achieve our goals here, and didn't finish our legacy here, the way we wanted to, made the, the decision to come back, that much easier. When did you get over the, the last question? The last question? The last question? You know what I mean? You know what I mean? You know what I mean? What time frame is that? Um, probably towards the, uh, the end, the end of winner. Um, I started feeling, I started feeling a little more like myself again,

3:27:04so, um, just keep stacking those days, and keep, keep building that momentum to, to feel even better than I felt last year. We've been asked for a walk up here, but, uh, what does Caleb bring, that bring to that secondary now, and you and him back here together, what does that, what does that feel like? Oh, yeah, it's, it's, it's super exciting. I mean, like I'm saying, he's a, he's a real student of the game. Um, me and him being the film room all day. Um, get on the field, competing in the way, room on the field. He's, he's a great competitor, and just having someone like Caleb to, to push you every day, to, uh, to get better, and to hold you accountable, man, it's, it's super exciting, and, uh, Caleb play, how all the safety's played, Jaha, looking great, um, Jalima claim, Bonzoo, all those dudes looking, looking great, man, and, um, just having BIA back, I'm excited. One of the quick, uh, is you looking at this defense from your band, it's only competing on, where all the pieces there are here, and I'm saying, does it feel like this could be a special year for everything hosting together? Yeah, I mean, I feel like, the last three years it could have been a special year. But, I mean, yeah,

3:28:04obviously, if you look on paper at the, at the defense, um, if you just, it just takes, it's on us to put it all together. It's, it's easy to say, you had the distinctness in that, but, at the end of the day, you still got to go on the field and sharpen your helmet up and show it every week. Thank you. Nathan, thank you very much. Ty, we got you, buddy. Thank you. It's a buck guy, if you're a walk-on or a five star, whatever should help us win, you know? Yeah. We can bury the defense. Not here yet. Yeah. You still work with them, a bar, how does that kind of work right now? Yeah, we can. I mean, with, uh, Max and Toe, it's FaceTime, encouraging them to get here and watch practice so that when they get here, right after graduation, we can hit the ground running, but yeah, it's much prep work as we could do on the front end with, you know, sending them tip sheets and, and that's what a thing. We're technology nowadays, like, I mean, COVID, we had to do it. So, yeah, we could get to work right now. Two more questions, folks. The, with the Special Teams question, uh, the collaboration that you guys have, it's three people in one room. Like, how does that work semantically, where you guys are, all putting your heads together to get one idea? Just, how does that play out in the room together? Yeah, I mean, luckily, I mean, it's Coach Hart and I, and, I mean, that guy,

3:29:04we worked, every, we see each other, every day for the last eight years, and luckily, I worked four years with them. So, that's so organic. Hart and I just kind of bounce each other, uh, thoughts off each other. We can read each other's minds by now. I think that's how close we are. So, um, this really organic in there, and then Coach Keys does a great job, of kind of setting the direction, uh, giving us some, uh, expertise, and we just kind of have a flow off each other. Okay. I've just seen the guys react to that, so you're coaching the Special Teams. Yeah, I think, I think they like it, because, like, the accountability, again, if, if my tight ends aren't on, point, return or kick or drink, they're not playing tight end, and they know that. So, I think across the board, it gives us a platform to coach other positions. She didn't, in a time when the print transport is so big, and the guy like G, probably could have left multiple times if he wanted to. What does that do for the room? To have a guy who's a leader, have, just so set that, I'm like, I want to stay here, I want to stay here and make an impact. Yeah, I think it speaks volumes. You hit the nail on the head, not just for G, but for the brotherhood. I know it sounds cliche, and people read it on Twitter and kind of roll their eyes to brotherhood. Why did they think

3:30:04the entire defense came back for the brotherhood? We've got two goals here. We haven't done them. Since she's been here, he hasn't hit his two goals, so he stayed for the brotherhood. So, I think it speaks volumes for G as a leader in the room. But also, you look around a roster, how many guys could have either left for other opportunities in the portal or in the NFL? So, I think it speaks volumes to the brotherhood. Is it different at tight end with the transfer portal, maybe, because, for some positions, it's such a development position at tight end where you have to develop run blocking, and you have to learn the passing game. Like, is it different trying to keep kids around, maybe, in the portal or at a tight end? Yeah, maybe it is. And I haven't really thought about that, because it's still so new. I think you've got to be so honest in recruiting, right? If you think I'm going to walk into a living room and say, come be my starting tight end, actually, you're crazy. You're crazy. Now, come prepared, and get to work before you get here, and, you know, I'm going to give you the opportunity to. Again, I'll tell you a question earlier. I don't care if he's a senior or a true freshman. If you could play, you could play, period. I can't wait. Give me a true freshman, you could play tight end.

3:31:04It's the Ohio State. You've got to block Jack and JT, and then your dog tired, next play, you're getting covered by Downs and Layton, and all those guys. Are you kidding me? Is this NFL? No, it's the Ohio State. Right? So, yeah, I think it's a little bit different, but you've got to be honest on the front end. Keena, thank you very much. Also, thanks, guys. Thanks, coach. Thanks, coach. Thank you. That's what I'm really counting for. That's what I'm counting for. I really come out. So, it's different for me. How different? I'm old. It was a fear of spring practice and maybe fall practice last year. And it's not even quite 50 years, but I, we've talked to players that like to support my bodies, transform, blah, blah, blah. You know, the game will slow down. I mean, where are you going? They might be around here. It's your practice. I think it's set up. I feel like, I'm not in a game more, truthful. I was just in high school, last year, going in the fall game. I was just doing it. But now, I'm learning the game, and I know the assignments I got to do, and I'm just doing my job. That's what coach Johnson was really being on. What did you take out of last season?

3:32:04You mentioned coming straight out of high school. Don't play a ton. How much did you take away? What kind of things did you like from freshman? I'll say, it was tough, you know, but I'm running from guys like Mike Hall, Tom Hamilton, and Tyler Lee. These guys are pro at guys, so I'm going to just try to get, I'm going to ask many questions I have for them, and he's really just getting better, just every day. Full bag, I'll explore. No petition, no petition. I just wanted you to do my job. I'm a team player, so whenever I got to do for my team, I'm going to do it. The last couple days, I've had a couple of, you've got to go up here, and you've been having some, people have been having issues, blocking the effect. Obviously, I just decided to do it. I'm just surprised looking to have,

3:33:04do you feel like a great partner? No, this is not surprising to me. I've been putting in the work. Couldn't work my whole life, but I feel like coach makes, I just, this all season, it's really big for me. I like being on the seat of results. I know. I just don't want to do my job. I know, I know. I'm about to be here. I'm about to be here. You have to be here. I'm about to be here. I know. You have to be here. I know. You have to be here. I know. I want to say a motor baby, but I'm here for a reason. A guy I'm here for a reason, So, whatever happens, you know, it happens, I love it here, I just know that would be great. That's a lot of times like the player of the year doesn't get that often to do any sort of magic and magic or something. I should find a shoulder, but I'm sure people here are playing for gold.

3:34:08Really, yeah, I got a big chip on my shoulder, you know, I don't take nobody's for granted. I know, because we've got to play every play like your last play. So, that's how I do it. I'm just looking motivated. Some big season coming up, 17 games. Somebody got to step up, and a day leading on the young guys like me and Jason. He wrote, it's time wanted to step up. Can we see you in full back in the spring game? Can we get a touchdown in the spring game? I don't know, we ain't really meant to talk about it, but I think during the season, I'm just going to have to save him. I can't wait to see him. I want to see him. Can't let the opposing teams know when we got the green. How did you think that went, sir? In the coming? Yeah, in the full back. It was awesome, man. It just felt like high school days, you know. I'm excited, and I'm blocking for guys like Kushan, Trey, Darling. I mean, it's going to open it up. Do you have to fight with Kaden for that role? Because he was just talking about it, too. So clearly, is it worth it?

3:35:08I think we share a couple of plays, but, you know, whatever it is for my team, I'm going to do it, you know. Is it Kaden doing it or I do it? I think it's going to be a good thing for us. The offensive line, when you're going to DLO, I will give you the best food. We have the best matchup. I like going against Donnie and Fire. I feel like those are pro guys, you know. So I'm going to get the best. You're at the Ohio State. So every day, you're going to compete with the best. So you got to breathe. You mentioned 17 games. There's got to be more depth inside. Set competition lights. You talked about hero games. What's that competition like? I was really competitive, you know. I'm trying to be them to the ball. I feel like all of us, we just working, you know, getting better. You know, we know what's upstate this year. You know, we're trying to be the type of North for the national championship. That's the only thing you have in mind. But you just have to be spring. Of course, to get ready for the season. How have tightly tied with the set of standards?

3:36:09Well, those are events. I'm glad they came back. They showed me things, you know, little things. Like little things I'm working on. Like, technique lines. And things like that. So, it's not really good for them to come back. Thank you very much. You know, I think I felt like I was in a group probably the whole second half of the season. I felt like myself again. And I was just out there playing and having fun with my teammates. And, you know, I think that, you know, when you come here and you expect to hit the field, it'd be a certain way. You know, it's hard to get over that for a little bit. And I think you can look at the kind of all of us on the D line as a front. We all know that. You know, it's hard to get over that for a little bit. And I think you can look at the kind of all of us on the D line as a front. We all kind of had our own journey to how we're playing right now. And now it's all about building, not looking back and playing how we know how to play and being confident out there. And using our abilities that God's gave us. So, I think that this whole next year, you know,

3:37:09we're just going to see a whole different level of play from all of us. I know you're trying to keep it up. Yeah. And that'd be kind of a launch in terms of what they're maybe capable of. You're in a future. You're in a future. Yeah, you know, I've knew all along what I was capable of. And I know it's frustrating for a few years, you know, not being able to, you know, not playing for whatever reason on the field to what I was capable of. But, you know, once you just put that stuff to the side, just got there and play ball. You know how it's just going to take care of itself. Okay. No, you're good. Did, uh, use the camera. I don't know what issues with us. I've got like an emphasis of not focusing on the little things kind of owning it on that stuff. And you guys know you're on the talent list. And what is it for you to display? Yeah, you know, I think you said it. You know, with, there's no talent issues here on this team. I think if you look at our team across the board, probably one of the most talented teams in the country. It's not the most talented team in the country. And, uh, so, you know, that's God given, though.

3:38:09And, uh, what we can work on is our discipline, our skill, our technique. I think if we become the most, you know, disciplined and sound team technique wise, there's not going to be a team of countries to stop us. So, uh, but it's, you know, it's a long process to get to that point and to get to that season. So I just think that when Coach Day talks about that, you know, it's true. Uh, we've got the talent. Just got to go out there and work every day on the little things. You guys, what are you specifically working on this spring? Uh, you know, I'm working on, uh, flexibility. You know, I'm working on bending the corner a little bit and, uh, hands, you know, at D line, you can kind of improve on everything. And so, Coach Johnson's, our emphasis is just, you know, just taking care of the little things, hands, hips, uh, foot placement. So it's kind of a little bit every day in the spring. There's a lot to be excited for, especially with all the guys coming back on defense. But how excited are you to play again with JT? Oh, I'm really excited about that. Uh, you know, it was cool. It was really cool. I mean, him going back and forth the whole time, deciding whether we're going to come back or not. Uh, and, you know, when we, you know, I kind of knew, I knew before you guys knew when he was coming back. So, you know, I was excited.

3:39:09He's a, you know, a hell of a player and, uh, you know, a really good friend of mine. Coach, I've had another year with him and, you know, I'm going to enjoy it and, you know, hopefully have some fun. You know, we can have him on support of us next fall. Even going back to your recruitment. You know, the first guy to commit in this recruitment class. You had guys over for barbecues in your house. What was it like, I guess, to see it kind of come full circle in a way that you could kind of almost leverage that relationship. And you could recruit guys to come back into the pool and run back on the road. Yeah, you know, it's unique. I think it's a really unique position. Um, that great group of guys coming back, man. I mean, you know, it's just so exciting. And I just wanted to, you know, for me, you know, and at the same thing, same thing for those guys. How much they care about this program and care about the team and coach day and, and guys you want to do it for in the city and, uh, you know, the chance. We all knew that, you know, we had great opportunities to go to NFL and, uh, but we also have a great opportunity to put another one of those banners up here.

3:40:09So, and, uh, you know, get some revenge on, you know, the guys up north, all that stuff. So, um, you know, when you put in a nutshell, you know, it was a really simple decision for a lot of us. Um, and, you know, we thank God for being in this position and coming back. You know, I don't think any of us have regretted it. And we're just really excited to, you know, just get back on the chase and, and, uh, you know, not miss a day. Jack, you take a wide view of the defense with the additions made by Caleb coming in. And now you see sunny move closer to line of scrimmage. When you just, when you have an opportunity, like, looking at what's out there, how does it change the capability with your defense? Last time, how can it change the way maybe you deploy that you couldn't do a year ago? Yeah, I mean, you look at our, you look at the defense one of the three, like, damn, we're big. You know, corner, we're big, line back, we're big. De-line were big, safety were big. Fast. You know, we're just, it's, you know, we're just, we've got a lot of, a lot of weapons, uh, to say the least. And so, you know, when you got, when you know you got those guys behind you, uh, you know, it just makes you play, play so much more free up front.

3:41:12And, you know, you, you're dependent, you can rely on those guys behind you. And I think that, you know, if we take that approach and, and everywhere on the field, offense too, that, you know, we're not really fun here. But, actually, I'm not because it takes great strength to make a decision to leave a place. No, a weak minded person wouldn't be able to make the decision that I make. So, it took great strength to do that. So, I'm telling you, my literally, my DMs, it's some, it's some great comedians out here that have been sending me, like, tons of cookies. And I'm like, it's funny. Right behind them. Tony Gervin, Bucket Huddled. How have you gone about the, the assessment of the talent in the room, uh, over the past week or two, how much is that? Unfilled, off-field, like, what's the process of getting to know who you have as players? Well, I broke down, well, me being a guy that loves to run the back position. I already broke those kids down because I recruited him out of high school. You know, Q is from where I'm from in Montgomery. I was one of the first guys to offer him.

3:42:13Just watching him, great contact ballers, creative runner, great hands, and trade. I recruited him out of Virginia. It's exceptional short area of burst and quickness and things. I'm going to help him get better on. And then I recruited James Peoples out of San Antonio, Texas. I knew what he was going to, what he was going to be. Now, TC and Sam, those two kids I'm getting to know, and I'm going to help them improve their game. But, you know, we got different runners in there. I like to call myself, I'm in love with this position. So, I get to break down runners and help their game. So, I'm telling them, I'm very telling them. Far back, Jeremy Birmingham podcast. How do you square the fact that soft-batch cookies are actually the best cookies to build bread and mix? One. Those are way better than crunchy chips and white things. Those are terrible. I mean, do you have to first find a balance there? Well, for me, I'm actually not eating any cookies. Now, I'm just saying, I'm not eating any cookies this year.

3:43:13I gave it up for a fast. So, no sweets for me for the whole year. That's something I gave up. So, the term, the soft-batch cookie term. Look, guys, I actually took that from, I represent the high school coaches of Memphis, Tennessee. I actually took that from a guy named Coach Slocum. He's always said that soft-batch cookies. I actually stole that from him. I give him credit for it. And I tell them all the time. He said, I should have branded it because you don't took it and ran away with it. But that's just where they come from. That night was standing. As you get to Ohio State, we'll start to look around the country. Oregon's a big place. That's a nature job. How do you think of wearing the Ohio State logo on your chest, wearing a walk-o and you get out out of the food trail? How does that change the way that you feel you're either received? Or does it add a different level to just feeling like I can go anywhere and get anybody in the country? It does change the name for me. This is a great place. Oregon is a great place too.

3:44:14But it gets wet. Whatever I put on, I know what I'm going to represent for me. I know who put me here. I know I represent it. It's something higher. Like I told you, I know what my purpose is. My purpose is supporting the people. So whatever logo I have on, I'm still going to be doing the same thing. So this is a great logo. Great logo. But I wear another logo every day. It's across. Let's see where I'm at. I know what I represent. So that's the greatest logo I could ever wear. So it doesn't matter what other logo I have on. I got that one on. I'm going to any house and be able to recruit. Deep right. Cameron T. Robinson, the athletic. You mentioned the time of Memphis and Memphis for NFL. You mentioned there. You learn from that time that you can take over to managing the world. What did I learn from that? I'm just teaching the kids. We live in such a selfish world.

3:45:15And I can tell kids all the time. It's got to be much more than football. The ball is going to go flat one day, as I always say. What being in that room there at Memphis is it went for five. Teaching them how to be about being one. I tell you I'm in all time. It doesn't cost you anything to celebrate another man's success. So teaching them how to be one. And once they learn to be one, they function and they feed off one another. So that's what I learned from being there at Memphis. Right in front of them. Andy Baxter, what have you been doing? I'm going to set up your career in law enforcement. I'm kind of influenced. You as a coach, you kind of see who you are. Well, I just got through talking to somebody about that the day. When I first got into this profession, and I got my own room of Western Kentucky, I was asked, no, how was I going to be able to handle my room? I said, man, I had a power with 51 inmates. He told me, me having got six or seven guys, like you kidding me? I'll tell my, me having to do traffic stops.

3:46:15So going on domestic, no violence calls. It's simple, easy. No, people don't know what you care. Also, no, you got to have a certain demeanor about yourself. So when I walk into a room, it's the reason why I go training every morning. It's the same thing when I was a police officer. You look a certain way, kind of deter people from doing certain things. So it's just why I go training every morning. I'm going to look just as good as my boys look. So it helped out a lot in other words. Front row right, Austin Ward, the podcast. Carl's welcome to Columbus. What would it mean to, I don't know, revolutionize the way running backs or coach? What does that take? I'm not going to say revolutionize. It's some good running back coaches out here. Everybody's different. It's from great coaches out here. I just want the hit guys who said it on these jobs. They're not just higher guys. All coaches on your staff should be great recruiters. Not just the running back coach. We coach the position.

3:47:15We develop players as well. I just want the coaches to realize, let me look and be thorough about this guy that I'm hiring for this job. Is he teaching the position? Is he development the position? Because you're not going to hire anybody. It's just coach quarterbacks already. We shouldn't be like that for the running back position either. And I'm only passionate about it because I played it. I love it. So it's on the position I want to coach. Could I coach the other positions? Yeah. I played DBN because it's two. But I love the running back position. So I just want to see it coach well. Tim May, Tim May podcast. Yeah. A million questions. I'll ask a couple. Number one. When your wife, whatever, you got the message stuff. Are we moving again? What was her reaction? No, she's just no guy that gave us a new assignment. It was never like we're moving again. Let me tell you guys something. My mom was in the military. So I lived everywhere. I lived in Panama, South America. I'm used to picking up and moving. I lived in Fort Riley, Kansas. My garbage home, Memphis, my second home. So I'm used to moving.

3:48:16Now, my wife was different for her. But she's a new guy that gave us a new assignment. So it was time to go. What did Coach Day tell you when he heard you that he wants out of you that maybe different? It's not slamming somebody else. But what did he say he wanted you to bring to the running back room? I think he did his research on me. He said he wanted the guy to develop the position. And that's not taking a shot at the coach that was here who I'm friends with. And he said they didn't want somebody to really get the guys going. I can only be me. And I told him that. Coach, I'm gonna be me every day now. Because see, my mom said this when I step in this building. I got one mindset. That's to do my job so well that the living dead I'm born and doing anything better. So when I leave it, that's when my mom said this. Hopefully I'm here for a long time. But on the guy knows that. So, but that's my mindset. Every day I step into it with a heist and that's my mindset. I'm gonna do my job so well that living dead and I'm born and doing anything better.

3:49:18So that's what my mindset is. Coach, we have time for one last question. Bill Rebino, it's Columbus Dispatch. Carlos, first of all, is it true that nobody calls you? Carlos never calls you Locke? Is that true? Yeah. I prefer to be called Locke. I know Coach Landon would call me. I thought maybe trying to take a shot at me every nine days was out there at Oregon. Called me Carlos. But I prefer to be called Coach Locke. So that's fine. You were in law enforcement. You had to play football. Obviously, you had to decide what made you decide to leave law enforcement to get back into coaching and starting at the very bottom and doing it. I mean, you had an established career. I'm gonna say this with you all because I know a lot of people may not know this. When I first got to Memphis, that's not the first school I went to try to work at. I actually went to a small liberal arts school there in Memphis called Role College. They're trying to get on this there. I was told I didn't have enough experience. I need to go back and go to high school.

3:50:19I think at that time, God would tell me I was thinking too small. The decision for me to get into coaching football, that was God's decision. Because this is the extension of my ministry to pulling the people. So me getting out of law enforcement, I enjoyed my life in law enforcement. But I knew I could reach more people by me being able to coach the ball. I want to be a bridge builder. I want to help out young men. Not just young men, but the coaches that I work with help them achieve their dreams and their goals. So that was part of it. Coach, thank you very much. Thank you. And he believes in himself. And that's part of the just trying to understand what's my path, right? So, yeah, it's been great. He's growing, but he's nowhere near where he knows he's capable of being. I love the way he lives. I love the way he approaches things. I love the way the questions he asks.

3:51:21I love the way he makes mistakes and then corrects mistakes. It's very veteran-like. I mean, there's so much ball he has to learn. He literally does things that are good. Like, do you know what that word goes? Coach, I have no freaking idea. So, like, I'm trying to teach him all of that. Why it worked. So then, you know, the consistency at which it works just goes through the roof. And so, but I'm very, you know, excited and proud of the conversations we're currently having. And I'm excited for them to keep going. I love working with Chip. Chip is, I love talking ball. I love the viewpoints. I love the veteran that he has, you know. And I love, yeah, I like all of all of it. I think that, you know, early on, the biggest impact, you know, just, you know, feeling perspective. I think the run game has been awesome, you know, and then, you know, off of the run game,

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3:54:27Wow. Dan Morgan. From Morgan & Morgan & America's largest injury law firm. Thanks for coming by the show. Thanks for having me. Visit forthepeople.com for an office near you. I would say that I sleep a little better. All right. It's really a great combo. We're doing a lot as a group. It's not just Chip and I. Obviously, Chip has an image and a view on things that I never had. To have that experience and to have that viewpoint, I'm just trying to absorb as much as I can. But then also highlight some things that we've really done a good job of. And make sure those, you know, nothing's really changing. We're just trying to enhance. We're not changing. So where the things fit is perfect. You know, I think, you know, the rest of the dynamics of Sir Chip can talk about. But it's been, it's been awesome.

3:55:27So I'm excited about it. Are you talking about it? Yep. We talked to a mechanic. There's something I'm moving from slot to outside. You know how good you think in the slot. Is that a difficult move for you guys as coaches to know how good a guy is at one spot. But know that maybe for his long term future and the. No, I wouldn't say it's anything on his future because he's capable of doing whatever you want to get done. But I'd say that it says more about the room. I think it's, it's the growth of, you know, Brandon and the gross grow of Bryson. That's really, you know, allowing my mind to say, Hey, Mac, be prepared. You're going to move around a lot. You're going to come out of that slot. You're going to be outside. We're going to create mismatches out there. I mean, his ability to move around is critical. But I would say between Mac and between car and L taste ability to move around a lot. It's going to provide a lot of flexibility for our room. And in those top, you know, six, seven guys that are really doing a good job right now. I'm just looking at this spring for like a. Yeah. One of those things.

3:56:27I'm sure you guys balance. How much does it work? Is it mean versus? Yeah, heavy, heavy emphasis on what work he needs. You know, versus anything else. I rely on him. We have great dialogue back and forth. It's a two way to, it's a two way conversation. And frankly, there's going to be times where like, Hey, Mac, what do you want to do today? You want to go outside? You want to go inside? And I don't care. So we're not there yet. We will be there. But it's just more about, you know, when the room is ready to start mixing things up. I would say there's got, I mean, I, I make sure I bring in guys that are able to do all. But I have not asked them to yet. So the only guys that in our room currently, I've asked to do that has been mecca and carnell. And those are probably the two guys that I would, you know, think heavily on doing moving around a lot. I'm not putting that on anybody else right now.

3:57:28I'm not saying they can't. But at this point, having two guys be able to swing, you probably don't need much more than that. I need guys being experts at what they're good at. So it, it helps the offense. Don't be granted everything and be an expert at something. And we can use that to our, to our advantage. The room's always different. Frankly, I mean, from 2018 and then 19 through COVID and, and those guys and, and then the depth of those guys and then where mecca and Marvin and those guys were as freshmen compared, you know, it's just, it's always different. And I expect this one to be different again. Not sure at what level yet.

3:58:31Yeah, he would probably know more for that question than I would, but I would say that. Yeah, we obviously feel of each other, right? I mean, there really is a team sport and we can't do it without them and they can't do it without us. And we can't do it without the quarterback. We can't do it without the old line. So the more that can seep into other positions and we, we work as a team and operate as a team and identify where a team, the healthier we are. And we, when we are, we think that, you know, already, but I would say me and Tim have really, you know, met on that, talked about it. Like we talk about technique, we talk about recruiting. We do all that together. And not a crazy level, but definitely like, you know, more than I have in the past. So I love working with OG. I mean, he's, he's awesome. He's got a great perspective. And we definitely feel of each other in practice. And then maybe while building building our rooms, we've done the same. Brian, thank you very much. Cool. Thanks, guys. All right, folks, we have CJ Hicks on the 20s. This one.

3:59:31Yes, Brian. He said, yeah, that was great. That's how I used to play in fast on her team. So it feels fast. Yeah. It's not all as fast. Yeah. It's running. It's the hardest. Heat wave. I mean, you guys have been hit holes. Yeah. I mean, everyone's how they did it. You see how they, you know, it's how they created explosive offense. And so they've been that he would be good. It hasn't been good. How is he? Seth, that's a very high character. I mean, he holds himself to the art standard and his own standard. And Seth's been doing really good so far. Yeah. Take a good addition to the real. So you take or mention his football, I think, very often. And that was pretty evident. Have you noticed that at all? That's what they're trying to do. 100%. Yeah. It's a great point. I say there. I mean, he's has my two full seasons. And that's what you see on his belt. So he's seen a lot of different defenses. And he's very smart. I know he has like two defeats from Bambo or something like that. So he's a very smart dude and definitely knows what he's doing.

4:00:31What does a successful offseason look like for you and the Chinese? I'll say I just improvement on one of the, I need to improve on. And just kind of. I'm just kind of competing and doing everything I can to be one of the five guys. And this time for myself and that's what. How do you roll, assuming you get through that? How do you then roll that into fall camp? Successful. It starts to happen in a great summer. It starts with getting bigger, faster and sharper in the summer. And kind of understanding to play with more as I move in the fall camp. And just rolling with them and making them into this season. Can you imagine getting better with specific things? I'll say just my like punching mechanics and kind of my run game technique. What are you seeing? Did you just get here and just touched on the name? Can we know what he knows? Yeah, they're a great chemistry from what I've seen so far.

4:01:32I mean, I think they're both really good offensive minds and they kind of work off each other. I think they've had really good success so far. Chip obviously has experienced run games, stuff like that. How much does that match offensive line play with a coordinator who's kind of has his background? I think they have passed it a lot. I mean, I always want to coach that's going to run the ball. I mean, I like pass run all that, but we can run the ball and we're doing what we're supposed to do up front. Having coach Kelly behind us without saying mentality is only a good thing for the run. There were obviously a big group that came back along the offensive line. With that experience, does it feel different than previously just having as much? And I know guys spots are still up for grabs and things like that. Does this spring feel different with that much experience? I'll say, yeah, I mean, my freshman year I remember like Paris and Duan being here and seeing how they operated and kind of a similar family. I had a lot of experience in another belt and kind of know what that's that going into the season and going into the spring ball.

4:02:36Who are some defensive linemen that when they line up across from you, not that you're scared, but that you're like, oh boy. I'm about ready to get into this one. Who are some guys that stand out to you in that regard? I'll say, Jack, all of our deans are really good. So I don't want to like snob anyone out, but I say, Jack and JC are really good. He's one of my roommates and he's gone a lot better. So he's that really good spring so far. What's it like in offensive linemen living with a defensive linemen or do you guys get into like competitions? Is there some arguments over things like on how to do things? There's every some arguments. Yeah, I mean, what kind of like bit over certain plays and practice and who won this rep, who won that rep? But I've done the day where I was just trying to get each other better and all like brothers for it. As far as who cuts the meals in the house, though, you guys getting arguments over that or who keeps clearing room stuff like that. A little bit, yeah. I mean, I'll be a little pissed by these dishes laid out and stuff like that. So, but yeah, I mean, now it's been just been raised and that was up. And who are some guys on the defensive line, honestly, that you feel like they're pushing you to get better?

4:03:41Like I said, Jack, JT, Tayden, Priyatta, Mitch, all those deans are super, super good. The interior of these came at, obviously, tightly each. They've all been giving over on a little bit of problems, but yeah. That's been a good competing against them again, better. It's true people, this is probably the first offseason where you kind of pushed yourself to a competition. It just seems like you're making a little bit of it. Yeah, I'll say, I'll say, yeah. I mean, it's always like last night. Our last friend, I had the same goal, but I don't think I was there physically and mentally yet. I'm mentally there yet, but like I've taken strides during the season right out there during the season. They're in practice. Now that I get a winter, I kind of put myself in a good spot to be one of the five. Well, I guess in what area mentally or physically, what was the figure? I'd say mentally just getting more plays on my belt and kind of having the game slow down. When you press your heads, everything's new, everything's faster.

4:04:44But when you start seeing different events and formations and kind of recognizing different things that are going on, you can kind of, it'll be the play a lot faster. And physically, I've gone, I've gone a lot of size and strength. My lower and upper body, so it's helped me. I hope you play this level. It's a hard little competition role that you build. You kind of have everything you need to go out there and play. But the team also has it's too strong. I mean, I just got to worry about myself and do everything. I can kind of prove myself and the coach here that I want the five that can help the team win. Thank you, George. I'm especially, you know, being a senior, there's not that many games left, so you're excited for the opportunity. It's been a long journey. Definitely be emotional when that last game comes, but just focus on this game. And yeah, I think I'm just going to enjoy the moment, really live in the moment and enjoy my time. Plays, did you see Jordan and Jordan Hancock really just sort of falling out there?

4:05:44I would do to describe he's being used in a lot of different ways. I would do to describe the latest play. Yeah, he's played great. I made it going in there. I'm playing different positions or making a play when he's in there. And yeah, I think it says a lot about him to be able to play different positions. They make plays when his numbers fall, so it's exciting to see. When the idea of his offense is kind of an RPO heavy, maybe let's say, what's the key from your spot? I'm going to take this opportunity to be successful, being successful, depending on the game. Yeah, I think just read your keys. I think that's the best way is just read your keys and not let the RPO slow you down or make you play hesitant. And then, you know, execute that close nose game plan. We'll help us play. When you've obviously gone through a lot of improvements, what are you? What do you mean you say to stop it? Yeah, first of all, my obviously doesn't press out the set because I know it's like to be there. But yeah, like he said, it's definitely tough. So it should be at the end of the year. I'm getting injured like that. But I mean, he's been so great. Obviously handling so well. Big, he's already out here. He was out here supporting us at practice. And, you know, yeah, I think the biggest thing to tell him is just everything's going to be all right.

4:06:50Like it might seem like the end of the world right now at this moment, but it's going to be all right. We just continue to obviously be there for the team, but I think just lean on God. That's really what I do. When I need to, guys, one day, I'm going to start with a day to which he's already got now going. I'm going to try to help you guys. Yeah, he's a lot of sets. He says so much about set the type of players type of leader he is. I mean, that's a leader. That's a leader of our team. And, you know, when he's going down, he could have just been at home right now just in his arms. But he's out here helping the team out, man. That says a lot about him. And we appreciate him for that. What's the key to covering a backstroke? Success. I feel like that's something for our DB coaches. I'm not a good way to see her, but yeah, that's some of our DB coaches that have been working with us on. When IGB transferred to your last year, when did you kind of notice he was going to have sort of bring the confidence in that edge to the secondary? Yeah, I mean, immediately, IGB came in as a fierce competitor right off the bat. You felt my practice from his first practice to now, you still feel him.

4:07:50And always talking a lot of tries. Always competing at a high level, never giving up. So yeah, I think IGB has been a great add to the DB group. Thank you very much. Yeah, obviously. And I think both teams have proven that, and that's why we're here. But they do an outstanding job, you know, and they've got some real veteran leaders, you know, Ross and Kaiser, I think, have been there. This is your sixth for both those guys. Watts and the secondary has been around for a long time. So they've got depth, you know, up front, second level and third level. They're really smart. You can watch their communication that goes on during the play. And you can see how in tune they are to what the coaching staff is asking to do. So that's a huge challenge for us on Monday going up against a really, really well coached defense. That has some really, really good players that have played a lot of football. You know, I think both teams have guys that have played a lot of football. And that experience has shown through through the playoffs. Spencer Holbrook, letter to your role. Do you see Will make the same thing made on the first drive, like this I have?

4:08:52Trying to get the ball to Jeremiah. Is that like an aggressive mistake for Will? And when you're trying to get the ball to Jeremiah and trying to involve your best player, like, you're not excusing something like that, but is there almost like a okay, like, we're trying to get the ball there, like, kind of understand why he didn't win. Yeah, he just didn't see the linebacker underneath in the coverage. He read the top of the coverage really well. He didn't see the underneath part of the coverage. You know, so we discuss it just like we normally do between each series about what just transpired. And then what are we going to do next? And you know, the one thing about Will is he owns everything he does. Because if you don't own it, then you're going to make the same mistake again, because you don't realize how you did it. He knew right away he just didn't see the linebacker. You know, he felt like the top of the coverage was deep enough. And Jeremiah had pushed them off where he could throw that ball into him. But he didn't spot the underneath coverage. So, you know, it's something he'll learn from. And hopefully the one thing I love about Will is usually doesn't make the same mistake twice. So, you know, let's hope he has that out of his system. Can we keep Robinson? Athletic? Obviously, he came in this season. Probably one of the best players in the country.

4:09:52A bit of Morrison. And he's not, he's been up over here. Let him more step up pretty well. I'm going to say that you should be curious of Dawson and him with that whole secondary goal. Yeah, I think the whole secondary, you look at how much man they play. And the reason they do it is because they can. You know, and no one's really exploited that with him. So, I think they all can cover. You know, so it's not like, well, just stay away from him and throw against this guy. I think all of them are really, really skilled. And I think how coordinated it is with the whole group. You know, that they all have an understanding of where they're supposed to be, when they're supposed to be there. And they do a really good job with it. So, I know they did lose a corner early in the season, but they've seemed to just continue to roll on defense. And the statistics show you that. Hey there, it's Ryan Seacrest for Safeway. It's stock up savings time now through April 2nd. Spring in for store-wide deals and earn four times the points. Look for in-store tags to earn on eligible items from. Celsius, body armor. Aura Aida, silk, Capri Sun, Bavarian Meets, and Charmin. Then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings.

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4:11:52So the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on. Awesome. So how does someone do in contact with Morgan and Morgan? What would I do if I got into an accident? Probably the easiest way is dialing pound law. It's pound 529 from your cell phone. We are always open. Our call center is always waiting to take your call. 24-7-365. Wow. Dan Morgan. From Morgan and Morgan, America's largest injury law firm. Thanks for coming by the show. Thanks for having me. Visit forthepople.com for an office near you. Game full. That's why I actually get chip all year. When you're prepping a game, you know there's another game. Two seven more games down the road. This is the last one winner of loser. I'm curious. Does that change anything in preparation, late design, snap distribution? Is there anything different about knowing that you have no games left after this? That's a good question. I don't think we've talked about that one yet. But we certainly don't save things going into games saying, hey, this is a really good deal. Let's not run it because we want to run it three or four games down the road. Because you don't know who you're going to have and what you're going to do.

4:12:52You make your decisions based upon the personnel that's available that week. And then what's going to help you win that football game? And those are the same decisions that are being made now. So snap count going into a game. We don't really talk about that. The only time that ever comes up is when you're up and you're starting to think about substitute. And so if the score is 42-7 and the third, when are we going to get Donnie out and when are we going to get Seth out? You know, because you hate to lose a guy when the score is 42-7. You know, in a game because we do have multiple games to play after that. But that's the only time we've really talked about that. The other day that felt very bad after the game run, talking about that screen said it was something that was so far from his mind. It's not even sure why you guys even practiced it. What went into the decision to dial out of there in that situation? Well, honestly, there was 29 seconds to go in the first half when we run our 25 yard line. So let's see if we can get something here on the first play. If we can, then we'll get into two minute mode. But if we can't, then you're probably going to take a knee and go in a half time. So we thought it was a safe play to run and see if we could pop something.

4:13:53And obviously it worked. But it worked because Trace is a pretty good player. So if you can get him into open spaces like we did, he can stick his foot in the ground and get north and south really, really fast. Noah Weiss got a lantern. How have you seen Jeremiah respond to the game that he had? What do you think that says about just his maturity at his age? Yeah, he's been great. You know, we practiced yesterday. And he was flying around excited about the opportunity to go play in a national championship. So he's always a forward-looking guy. You know, what's next? What's the next challenge? And what do we get to do? And that's kind of what his mindset has been like. And that does speak to his maturity. Because he's always, what's the next challenge? And I think that's one of the things I love about him. Over to the right. M-M-K-W-B-N-S. Kind of two-fold. What was your reaction to Jackson? He said, yeah. Oh, sorry. What was your reaction to Jackson's down? Just excited. I mean, you know, in that situation to be where that drive was, you know, it's first and goal from the one.

4:14:54You have to back-to-back penalties. And then, you know, you're in a one-score game. They're tying it up. And we're talking about when we get the ball back, how much time is left on the clock? And then what can we do in regulation? And then for that whole series of plays, just kind of watching them unfold and what happened. But for Jack and in the impact that he has on this program, and to see that whole thing kind of just, I was kind of a story book happening right in front of him. But it was anytime our defense can score, or we can return punts for touchdowns. Offensive guys get really excited. Joanne Kaufman, what was this batch? How much, or if at all, have you watched last year's gaming against Notre Dame? Where's that? Is there anything they did in their coverage of Marvin's dealing with three catches? That would be applicable to how they might try to take away Jeremiah? I don't think we looked at it that way. But we looked at that game, and then we looked at every game they played this year. So, you know, they've played made an every game they've played. So it's not like they're doing something special in one game over another game.

4:15:54So, and they played some good receivers. You know, there's some teams they played that have some really talented receivers. And they've done a great job against everybody, whether it's Louisville, SC. People that throw the ball all over the place, they still have done a great job in coverage. And then in the numbers, we'll tell you that. So we got to be prepared for all coverages. And that's the other thing they do that don't just play one coverage. So, you know, they're going to mix it up. They try to keep you off balance. They try to keep the quarterback guessing. They bring different blitzes and attack your pressures in a really good manner. I think Al's background is an NFL guy. You know, being with the Lions and being with the Bengals is really shown. There's a lot of NFL concept studies running there. And their players do a great job of adjusting on the fly too. So, because people try to confuse them and line up on different formations and move and things like that. And they always seem to sort it out. Dave, middle 24-7 sports. Chief, there's like this narrative out there that I've heard from people. Well, Ohio State wouldn't be here if they didn't lose to Michigan. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on that. The Michigan game woke you guys up or got you motivated or made you angry. Do you agree with that or do you think that's nonsense? I've learned a long time ago as a coach that I'm not in the narrative.

4:16:57So, you know, I think we live in a week-to-week world. And that's how we've always approached things. And I think our week-to-week is just, it's the beginning of the week. And what do we do on a Monday? What's a Monday look like? What's a Tuesday look like? What's a Wednesday look like? How's your preparation? All those other things? And you go play the game. And you get about 20 hours to adjust to what happened, whether it was a win or whether it was a loss. And then you move on to the next game. So, the narrative part of it isn't something I think coaches really talk about. That this setup, that set up this, that's... You guys are the experts at writing narratives. We're just trying to get it first down. So, I don't look at that from that perspective, so. All right, we're going to pause locally and we're going to meld into the World Wide Web and take a few calls on Zoom. Let's open up with Dan Tortora. Dan? Coach, the decision to come over to Ohio State. Just reflecting on that hindsight, 2020 and what you can say about this experience and the opportunity that presented itself from Coach Day.

4:17:58Yeah, it's been awesome. And I think just really, you think about as a coach the day to day, so your ability to what it's like every day you're in the wooding and to be with this staff and everybody that's in this building and then to be around these players on a daily basis is... It's what's made this thing really, really special. So, excited that we get an opportunity to be together for one more week because this is an extremely close-knit group. I think the connection from the players to the coaches and players to players, coaches to coaches is really kind of special. And one of the reasons that we've had the success that we've had. So, we're going to enjoy these last couple of days here in the wooding and then get on a plane and go to Atlanta and play a game on Monday night. We're going to Kirk Bolts. Kirk? Yeah, Chip, on the Jeremiah Smith thing, I don't know if your game plan called for him to be an All-American decoy or did Texas just do anything special to take him out of your offense? Yeah, Pete and his staff did a really good job on the defensive side

4:18:59of some bracket coverages on Jeremiah. I think we'll really recognize it. That's why Cornell had a bigger game. Our tight ends were really involved. A Mecca was really involved. The running back was involved. So, you know, that's the one thing about here is we have more than one weapon at our skill position. So, quarterbacks got to figure out what they're doing and then take advantage of it. We'll get a really good job with that. Lane Higgins from the Wall Street Journal, Lane. Hey there, it's Ryan Seacrest for Safeway. It's stock up savings time now through April 2nd. Spring in for store-wide deals and earn four times the points. Look for in-store tags to earn on eligible items from Celsius, Body Armor, Aura Aida, Silk, Capri Sun, Bavarian Meets, and Charmin. Then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings. Stack up those rewards to save even more. Enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in-store online for easy drive-up and go pick up or delivery. Restrictions apply, see website for full-terms and conditions. Drew McIntyre here from WWE.

4:20:00Wheeled in the Claymore can be a life of chaos. When I'm not dominating in the ring, Chumba Casino is how this warrior takes a rebrate. With hundreds of online social games and new weekly releases, there's always something fresh to try. And those daily boosts, next level, even my free time feels like foul-hallen. So, when life feels like a battle, kick up your feet, have some fun. Let's Chumba. No purchase necessary, VGW Group, void were prohibited by law, CTs and Cs. 21 Plus sponsored by Chumba Casino. I've got Dan Morgan here on the pod. Say hi, Dan. Hey, how's it going today? It's going good, man. Tell us who you are and what you do. I'm Dan Morgan. I'm an attorney and a managing partner at Morgan Morgan, which is America's largest injury law firm. That's pretty awesome. I think I saw Billboard years recently that said 20 billion won. 20 billion is insane number. Yeah, 20 billion recovered. It's actually, I think, somewhere north, probably closer to 22, 23 after this year. And each year, we get bigger and better and our army grows.

4:21:00So, the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on. Awesome. So, how does someone get in contact with Morgan and Morgan? What would I do if I got into an accident? Probably the easiest way is dialing pound law. It's pound 529 from your cell phone. We are always open. Our call center is always waiting to take your call. 24-7-365. Wow. Dan Morgan. From Morgan and Morgan, America's largest injury law firm. Thanks for coming by the show. Thanks for having me. Visit forthepeople.com for an office near you. Hey there, coach. One of the things I wanted to know is about Coach Brian Hartline and obviously it's clear that he has been exceedingly good at position coach and asset to the offense. But one of the things that he has done really well is just develop these guys, you know, regardless of whether they're coming in as a four or five star recruit. He's sort of able to pull more out of them. So, you know, given that you've been around many different types of position coaches in your time, what does Coach Hartline do that's different or that makes him so good at that specific aspect of his job?

4:22:00Yeah. I think whatever the word is that's better than really, really good is what Brian is. So, he's as good a coach as I've been around in all aspects. He can do it all. He can recruit. He can develop players. He can put together a game plan. You know, his knowledge in the passing game is outstanding and we really lean on him a lot in terms of what we're doing from a past standpoint. But his ability to develop players, what he demands from them and individual drills, how he can explain to our players how you can apply what you're doing and individual drills to the game itself and then watch that manifest itself is really special. But I think Brian is an outstanding football coach and really fortunate that they got a chance to work with him this year. And our final Zoom call, a question? Tony Erwin. Buck, I huddled. Yep. With regards to you guys have been planning for 16 or 17 games since even before you arrived. When you did arrive, how quickly was that made

4:23:01a two-year attempt in terms of like the running game and how do you think Trey and Pinchon have operated in this split system? Because they both look as precious as they did against Akron. Yeah, I mean, we talked about it from the beginning what our long-term plan was because of how long the season was going to be and really didn't have any evidence at the college level because at the FBS level you never played this many games because there was never a 14-4 game playoff for you to get to the championship game. So, you know, we talked about this being a long season and how do we do that? That was the reason they went out and recruited Cude. And he got here before I got here, but how do you distribute the carries between those guys? And they're eerily close and yardage right now. I don't know the exact difference between the two of them, but it's pretty close. I know it was one yard going into the Texas game. So, but both those guys are fresh. You're going to need all weapons. You're going to need all hands on deck. We knew this was going to be a battle of attrition. These 16, you know, playing a 16-game schedule. Obviously, we've lost a few guys in Seth and Jimmy

4:24:02and just like everybody else. But the core of our guys are still here and they're going to be fresh when we play on Monday. All right, back to Columbus. Joe Nujan, WCMH. Donnie did not allow any pressures in Texas. How much progress is he made since early November to now that he left tackle? Yeah, Donnie's done, I think, really been an unsung hero there in terms of what he's done because switching from guard to tackle is not as easy as I think maybe some people think it is. You know, it's a totally different game. A lot of times you're out there on an island by yourself. You're obviously, you're also protecting the quarterbacks backside because Will is right handed quarterback. So that left tackle position is critical for us. But from where he stepped in and what he did, he's been outstanding. And I think, you know, he was one of our, he was the offensive player of the game. You know, him and Trey, they shared that award this past week against Texas. So, you know, in this building, we recognize what he's done and how he's continued to develop.

4:25:03But I think it speaks to his leadership and, you know, his whole mission of why he came back here and how unselfish he is and that permeates through the whole offensive line and throughout the entire offensive. And I think we all look at Donnie as our leader on this side of the ball. Step on Christy, Cleveland.com. You're talking about the fourth and two run earlier. How big was that player before with Gita to gain a couple of yards? How much does that affect the way you can call that next play? Yeah, it puts it in a whole different perspective. So are you making a, are you punting, you know, if you're incomplete on that? Or then if it's fourth and five, it's definitely a different play call than what we had an opportunity to call. So when you get into fourth and two, you know, you have the ability to run it or throw it to potentially pick up the first down. So that was big. And I think sometimes you look at games and look at plays that are, you know, sometimes they don't, they don't, they go on notice them. But his effort, because he got hit and the yards he made after contact to put it into fourth and two was, was huge. But that's, that's G and he's done everything since I've been here to just

4:26:06whatever it takes for us to win a game and whatever role you want me to play. I'll play it and again, one of those senior leaders that has really stepped up in a critical situation. Bill Landis, Kings of the North. Chip, last couple of games. There's been a little uptake for Quinshot and yards after contact. It had a nice block on the ball. He got to trade me on. He was kind of ping pong off people on those touchdowns he scored. What does his physicality bring to your offense? And I guess what's it say about him that he's bringing that mentality even though he's not getting the ball, 25 times a game. Yeah, and I think he's brought it all year long like that. You know, you look at the run he had in the martial game. You know, with the unblocked linebacker, you know, comes to mind right away and a couple of the other physical runs that, you know, where he's set the tone. And I think our players kind of expect that from him, whether he's blocking or whether he's carrying the football. But you got to have a physicality. You know, and to win the whole thing, you know, you're not going to win it by being a passive group. And I think it just sets the tone and shows everybody else that, you know, what those guys are going to do.

4:27:06You know, you look at his block on, on Trey's run on that play on Friday night against Texas was reminiscent of the block that Trey had for him against Penn State. You know, I think that it speaks volumes to both those guys that, whether they're blocking, whether they're blocking for each other, or they're carrying the football in a critical situation down in the red zone. You know, we can count on their physicality and that they're going to deliver a blow to the defense, whether it's as a block or as a ball carry. Dan, let me worry, Chip, when you just evaluate what Will's done this season as a whole, what's impressed you most about what he's done to get you guys to this point? I think his leadership and how he grown into that role organically, obviously. Almost everybody on offense besides Q and him were already here, you know, and so to come in and just go to work, you know, and I think the player has respected his work ethic and the time he put in and they watched him grow and develop. And in the football party was when they first saw him in the spring to the football party that he is right now. You know, you can see him growing and leaps and bounds.

4:28:06He's fitting great with all of his teammates. But they noticed the things behind closed doors, how hard he works at the game, how much he studies football, how he puts ourselves and gives us an opportunity because he handles a lot of checks for us and we do a lot of things after line of scrimmage because he can have that on his plate and he can handle it. And I think his decision-making has really allowed us to do a lot of different things, both run in, pass-wise in games. So watching him continue each week to, we can put more on his plate. And so we're always not, we're never going to be a play behind because he can put us in the right situation, has really been a joy as a coach to watch him do that. Bill, we're been with Columbus Disbash. When you guys lost Josh and Seth, I mean, most people probably thought as we're in a lot of trouble. Was that a narrative? Yes. Very much so. Very much so. I'm learning. Thank goodness we were just day-to-day. What did you do, and Justin and Ryan and the players do,

4:29:09to kind of get it together and not be a liability? I mean, it's schematically, mentally, whatever it might have been. Yeah, I think it's a combination of all of it. You know, when you now have different players, different personnel pieces in there, you know, what do they do well and how do we actually went that? And then how do we kind of protect maybe what a weakness is on those guys? Because you got two different guys in there. So, you know, it wasn't at the same time with both those guys. So there was a transition there for a little bit when Jimmy went down and Danny moved out and Carson jumped into the guard. And Seth was still there, you know, really kind of running the show and I think kind of helped us whether that storm initially. And then when we lost Seth up in Carson and, you know, and then starting to rotate the guards, you know, it was a whole nother thing. So, you know, kind of two separate things. But I think Justin deserves a ton of credit for what he did and how he worked with all those guys. And I think they got a really good understanding of what we're trying to get accomplished. And I think our job is, you know, to try to put them in position and make plays

4:30:11and then let them go play. And I think they've done a really good job with that. So, you know, that speaks to the depth of this team. We knew it was going to be tested when you play this many games. But the fact that we could weather that speaks to really how that whole line and the cohesiveness of the entire group, so. And finally, Tim May, Letterman Rowe. Hey, can I just too fast? Number one following up on that, Justin Friedto made it. One of the things that stood out to him was the way we'll stepped up in a leadership way with the offensive line when Seth went down. You were out there on the practice field or wherever it happened and stuff. But what did you notice from that dynamic also? A quarterback literally taking ownership of a situation there and instead of hanging heads on the opposite direction? No, I think it's a good point. I think one of the things is conscious of, you know, what's going on? He's very aware. And so, not only did we lose a great player in Seth,

4:31:11we lost a great leader in Seth. So, you know, there was a little bit of a vacuum from a leadership standpoint. And so, we'll did a great job. And I think between Will and Donnie, you know, those are the two real leaders of those guys up front and bringing those other guys along with them. So, that was evident to us after Seth went down. You know, both Will and Donnie kind of stepping up and filling that void with losing Seth, because Seth was such a great leader from that group up front. He's a remington award winner, too. The other thing, like Tony Gurderman asked you this while ago, but I wanted to follow up on this aspect of what is it like as an office coordinator to be going into the last game of the year and all of your weapons are available to you, it appears. And your offensive line has founded Seth over the last four games. What is that feeling like as you sit there in your office and look at your playbook, your pad, or your computer, whatever you have your plays on, et cetera? Do you feel like the whole world is open to you, create? I mean, what is that, what is that sense? You do until you turn the tape on and look at their defenses.

4:32:14I don't know if that play is going to work against them. I don't know if that play is going to work against them, but how good they are defensively. You're not still one thing in our week of preparation and going into it is just how much respect we have for Notre Dame's defense and what they can do and what they've done against everybody they played. You watch those guys play. As a fan of football, you just kind of admire how cohesive that entire group is and then how hard that group plays. So credit to Marcus and Al for how those guys got those guys playing right now. Because yesterday, Joe, Steve, they've had an answer. I mean, if people do take this away from you, you've got that. I mean, do you feel like you've got that going into the... You're still what I'm saying? I understand exactly what you're saying, but I don't know any coach that ever feels like that. I don't think there's any coach six days before the national championship that thinks I got this. Yeah, you did. Yeah, you did. No matter if anybody has a Jeremiah Smith or a Cardinal Tate and a Mechaic Bucke, for example. I know, and we're really, really, really happy that we have them. But we also have great respect for who we're going against

4:33:17and it's going to be a battle. And I think that's the great part of it. You have the two best teams in football play against each other. And it wasn't voted on that these two teams play. It was earned by both teams. So it's an opportunity to go against Marcus and Al and what they're going to put out there defensively. And then those players, you watch Caross and Kaiser and Watson, the rest of that group play. As a fan, I admire how hard that group plays on defense. And if you're a competitor, that's what you want to play against. You really want to do you get an opportunity to play against the best. So we played two SEC teams in an opportunity to beat them. We played the number one team in the country and we beat them. So now this is the next challenge. And the next challenge is an outstanding Notre Dame team and we're excited about the opportunity to go play it. I'm through with hands on technique. Both Chip Kelly and Ryan Davis talked a lot about communication getting better. How did you see that manifest on the field like communication and how it proved it was last week compared to the opponent? We put a lot on older guys like Seth and Fryer

4:34:19stepping up and communicating there, leading this offensive line and Seth Fryer and now Donovan. So yeah, a lot of the older guys are leading. And we followed the team. There was something even actually about those big runs and you guys started turning out. It's hand plus right now. Did it beat off each other? Absolutely. I mean, when you see defensive, when you see defensive start arguing with each other and things like that, I mean, nothing makes it a lot easier, you know, to have those 10-11 play drops. I mean, what does that like? This was what we should be, to start feeling like you guys were feeling not that like a final first game on. I mean, it feels good to rip off these runs, because I mean, we put on so much more problems and practice and, you know, seeing the product, you know, that hard work, you know, he's going to say a certain thing. Tech Reserves since that this offensive line wise is you'll prepare this week with Donovan back in there.

4:35:19It's all for the first time really, this season. You know, it's not for taking Austin. It's just more of Donovan Jacks, a pre-seasonal American, et cetera. I mean, enjoying the group, you know. Donovan Jacks is a very good football player in there. When he's on the field, he makes his presence tough. I mean, we've all been training on that. I mean, there's no tomorrow, just go through when he's on the field. We know it can be. Yeah, there's seat to be. There was a sense we was watching you guys last week. You're even more of a force. It felt like watching you guys. Maybe even, you know, did it feel authentic? Yeah, I mean, we put in the work during practice. We practice really hard. Coach Day really challenged us to practice hard. Positions. Coach is really challenged us to practice hard. I was just a result of it. When it's rolling like that, what does it feel like being in the midst of it? It's awesome. When you work hard for something and you're able to see, like, what comes out of it, like, there's no better feeling in that.

4:36:20Hey, Graham. Can you hear me from the horse? I can hear you. And I'll go with you. Can you adjust for that? Ah. Can you go with anybody sway you? And I'll go with you. No, I mean, I was really funny to see. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you all for being here. Thank you. Thank you. Take a look. What has Seth been up for? I'm brought to you guys for the first two games. What's it been like playing next end for the last two? He's, you know, he's really calm and stormy. You never see real panic. And having a guy like that met you and, you know, you're having really played as many meaningful snaps. I mean, there's, there's, there's no one else I'd rather have to my left and to my right, you know, for our end set. Those guys, they do so much for this offensive line. People have talked about his intelligence really kind of showing up in the film room and on the field. Where have you noticed that intelligence and how has that helped you? Yeah.

4:37:20Like I said, and crunched him, you know, when things aren't exactly looking like how we practice it, you know, we're having a guy like that, we'll slow down, we'll do this, this, this, and then, you know, we have to keep having a guy like that like this. There's nothing better than that. You wrote? Yeah. What you got? I'm going to read from this from home. What's my favorite cake? Right, brother. Uh-huh, no, that, I almost came back with a couple of times I guess a little more. So you're looking at Marshall. They got a couple of guys with a few bits of bread that have big tin rotting stuff. Absolutely. I mean, what do you see when you look at their tape and see 13, 7, a couple of those guys are pretty big pieces of size. Yeah, and those, those guys there,

4:38:21they're real players. They're real players, you can sell their coach well, you can sell, um, they go hard, you know, they're real players over there, and we've been, we've been practicing since the best of our abilities, you know, and the spectra, and I'm prepared for that. I mean, we see they beat Virginia Tech last year, the other day, they're capable of playing, yeah, they play, they play a good ball over there, and you know, their defense plays hard. They challenge teams, you know, sometimes they might be overlooked, and they still challenge teams, you know. And so they come out there with the mentality like, no matter who's in front of us, or when it won't happen. Like the woman else. Yes, she's in there. What has been the base challenge? Um, I mean, the actions right there right in front of you right now, which is kind of a good thing, and kind of a bad thing. Uh, uh, shit off the rest, you know, hitting back in it. Inside. You talking to your shots? Yeah, I mean,

4:39:21I, um, I hear from Paris every once in a while, trying to not sit by there too much, but, um, it's always, it's always good to hear from guy like that, guys like the one, even Matt Jones returning back. All right, Tiger, thank you. Appreciate it. Thank you. Greg Rangel. Greg, but you're not for the dera right now, I think KJ and Hero's been answered that. Well, I don't know. I don't know what to say about that. What are you guys saying? We, Craig Stone, Adam Korra, and Susanne Datt. I go against every day, you know. This man, is strong. Let it. I'm talking about. It reveals the best, it reveals the best part. And you can just do it. and he got the grip. He doesn't give up on the play, and like you said, he's going to go in and watch the film. He's doing it every day, and it's better than ever. You can see it 100 feet on that one. From like this one, you can now get this now, you can see the improvement of the game. Here, if he was following us around, we're all being like... He sounded like a coach, man. He sounded like a coach.

4:40:24Chip Kelly's in for this change. Your mind about maybe like the idea of tackle versus guard. Obviously, his offensive predilection was for like... Yeah. Offensive line play. That's a part of you settling in the guard? I want to say maybe, I don't know, but I mean, when I'm pretty sure you got the job, I was really excited because I'm one of those guys who's the tempo. I can run with the tempo, you know what I mean? I've been playing basketball all my life and set up football, and I feel like just the fast pace often, so we're running. It really fits the guys we have right now, and I'm really excited for that. I know you can throw a football at 65 yards, but can you kick a football? 75 yards, and Lincoln just... Probably question. Lincoln, what's your question? How is your... your roommate at the beauty? He's a blessing, man. I can't keep playing. He's a great guy. What's his name? His name's Lincoln. Teen Hoes. Who's Cleaner? Ooh, who's Cleaner? I think we're both really clean.

4:41:24That's why we kind of pick each other as roommates because we're very clean and we don't like our burns really messy. Well, it's true though. It's the truth. They're both pretty clean, so... Luke, are you still a cross-training at Tackelsum, or have you just been all guard? Oh, so far I've been all guard. I really don't know. Like I said, I'm taking it practice by practice. I could end up being back at Tackel, I could not. But, you know, I'm just really focused in on this past practice and connection with some. What do you mean? Yeah. Oh, that mean a lot. You know, you put a lot of work in to play here. And it's been a dream just for being an Ohio kid. I'm from a Ohio kid's perspective. I mean, that's the biggest wish possible. I would say that's going to be pretty cool. What was it like just last year at first game getting on the field for the first time? It didn't... This is going to be a weird answer, but it... I feel like I was playing a game, you know, that made sense. I was pretty locked in. I felt like just... No anxiousness, no stress, no nothing. I just went in that first game.

4:42:24Dude, I'm here now. It's time to roll, you know? It didn't really hit me. I was like... It didn't even hit me after, but my mom was like, what'd you feel there? And if like, getting out there at Indiana, I was just like, honestly, I don't know. I felt less nervous than I did in high school, and it makes no sense. What did you see? What did you see? What did you see? What did you see? What did you see? What did you see? What did you see? What did you see? A lot. A lot. I mean, I'm learning from Josh Ann Austin. I think, prior to that, one of my biggest role models here is my bigger brother in my first game. It's all my padea? I don't know. It's padea, okay. Yeah, no. Yeah, yeah. So, yeah, padea and Austin, those are my guys, man. I mean, even Miles too. I mean, all three of them. Those are my roommates, and they're progressing every day as well on. And I'm excited to see where they can get to. I'm excited to play on the field with them. Oh, yeah. You know, it's been really helpful, you know? Just keeping my mind just settled and straightforward on the next play. What do you think is the biggest step? It's a great question. Like I said, I mean, I just need to stay consistent in my work, I think.

4:43:26That's the biggest thing for me is just to stay consistent and worry about the next play. Actually, that's the first complaint I was good. I was rolling. Hey, there. It's Ryan Seacrest for Safeway. It's stock up savings time. Now, three April 2nd. Spraying in for store-wide deals and earn four times of points. Look for in-store tags to earn on eligible items from Lindor. Chipsahoy, Gatorade, Post, Ziploc, and Zoa. Then, clip the offer in the app for automatic event-long savings. Stack up those rewards to save even more. Enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in store or online for easy drive up and go. Pick up or delivery. Restrictions apply. See website for full terms and conditions. Step 4. Unleash your excitement. Chimba Casino has been delivering thrills for over a decade. So claim your free welcome bonus now and live the Chimba Life.

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4:45:26From Morgan & Morgan & America's largest injury law firm. Thanks for coming by the show. Thanks for having me. Visit forthepeople.com for an office near you. Awesome. It was a weird meeting. First time a striker fight in the past day. It was also the first start. Yeah. But like, I prepared well and camp and practice all week. And I was, I was ready. Yeah. I have two multi-year starters. I did a lot. I mean, I couldn't ask them, hey, what we got here. But I was prepared well. I mean, I was telling Jimmy and said it's like, hey, what are the blocks? What is it called? It's called The Emotion. What is it, what is a guy from Ohio, what does it mean to start a meeting? It was always my dream to come here and play and start. And having that like I mean, I just gotta keep going keep building those days. and building. What a much younger Austin, do you have people coming to you with as?

4:46:28No, not really. I don't think even I told him, like, I yes, younger, self, even committed. believe that now I have a couple of starts. Yeah. Awesome. Has this happened faster than you? No, I knew that year two, I was going to see you some playing time. Now starting week one, year two, I didn't see that, but like I was ready in spring ball. Like I knew I was going, I was going to play some soccer. What does it mean to you to not only get the opportunity to play, but it's like you play well enough now. I think coaching staff trust you, I guess it shows like my preparation, my hard work, and just everything I've put into this, and I just finally show it up on the field. There are moments, the top season, the end of the spring, and I realized that you could play at this high level, with the ones, you know, if you

4:47:34knew you'd get. Yeah, the definitely was in a training camp. I mean, it's like I can highly can tie every day, but like it feels, it feels a lot of confidence and doing it low, and not like getting balled or anything. There's defensive tag wasn't that easy. Hero in Jason Moore in Taiwan, all those guys, pretty much anyone on the deepened line, you know, that's how it's done. So I came back as well. So yeah, I also used to put a lot of them on. I was more collected how about this ability and the great thing about it. How much he helped me a lot, and I'm proud that he's our starting center, not someone else's, but I mean, he's like the captain of the line. He's another voice on the line with guys like Josh Fryer and Josh Simmons, Donnie and Tiger. That means another voice and another captain on the line. He's got ways of having, and I'm with this much experience helped during the game in the middle of the line. I mean, a lot. He can tell you, like before the play was going on, and like how to block someone,

4:48:39like what you need to do, and it helps a lot. Tiger is talking about how calm he is. How much does that benefit you? You have a guy who's kind of been there in some of it makes us more calm, especially me and Tay. That's our first start. So we were up here with Seth. He brought us down. We were fine. Our emotions weren't high. We settled in. Is that something he tells you? Is that something you can pick up on by how he's acting? How do you kind of mean sense what he's trying to do? How he's acting, and what I mean, him, we're on the side of him, both Josh and Donnie, like he was telling us, like, hey, we're cool, like we got it, but it's pretty much like everyone, old, cool group. I said, how much do you do that? As a first time starter, how much did you add in that, though? Me in a lot. That was my first time ever using high pads. We didn't use the high pads in high school, but I mean, you can say, like try to remember the defense. You can just come on a sideline and bring up a play and get help up really hard. Probably the first or second, but after that, I thought we'd say

4:49:48all right. Awesome. Thank you very much. You're not growing, so it's just experience. Tell you his tips, WSYF. Going back to Denloberg, you mentioned his ability to bounce back. How have you seen him approach this week, particularly? Same as always, professional, resolved, competitive. Denlo has always been the same. He's always competing and no matter who we're playing, he's trying to get better. The statistical output of that Oregon game in October isn't an anomaly for sure on the season, but it was sort of an inflection point that seems, at least from the outside looking in, on some structural things within the defense. How confident are you that it's fixed? Based on the fact that in the last seven games, you really haven't played someone that would be

4:50:52equivalent to what Oregon didn't do. I'm always confident that it's fixed. And then, of course, you're always stay up at night, concerned about other things. It's a process. Obviously, we have to go out there and do it. Every game day is a test. You know, it's a test. Every game day is a test. So, no matter what is done previously, you know, you don't get any credit for that. You've got to go out there and prove yourself. Enderick's a guy, obviously, who's playing more and more. Why don't you see for him when he arrived on campus that legendably? He could play early on at this point. What have you seen for him now, the credit worried was when he didn't get on campus? Yeah, Enderick's got great strength and competitiveness.

4:51:55You know, he's one of those guys who comes in early and things don't seem too big for him. You know, a lot of guys need that transition time. He's a guy that, you know, he'll make mistakes, but he'll learn from them and he really lets it roll off his back. And that's what you need to learn to play early at this level. You got to keep your fire. You got to keep your intensity and you got to know you're going to make mistakes, you know, and not let them get you down. I think that can hamper a lot of young guys early because you're going to make mistakes. There's a guy who's got a great personality and great energy and he just keeps going. Dr. Berry, WBNS. Jim, you have said that you have great confidence in your defense. What gives you the confidence? What's the room like? Do you see an edge with your guys? Yeah, there's an edge. There's veterans. You know, I think that always gives you confidence when

4:52:57you have veterans. There's no panic. You know, if we give up a play or something negative happens, I mean, there's no panic. Guys know how to fix things. There's a lot of communication back and forth. You know, there's a lot of resolve to do whatever it takes to win the game. You know, no matter what happens during that game, our guys don't flinch. You see that they want this rematch? I mean, if this, I mean, obviously, you've got to beat them the winner national title would get to the next level. But is this a game you guys have been pointing to that you want and you hope? I mean, you always hope for a second shot when you don't do well in that life. You know, a lot of times you don't get them. So we got to, we have a chance to do better and be better. But in terms of the week to week process, I think, you know,

4:54:02when you have a team that's together with veteran leadership, the week to week process stays the same. You know, no matter who we're playing, the point has always been for us to be at our best, to get better from the week before, get better from earlier in the season and keep improving. We've seen games with JT at his best, wrecking opponents jack at the end of last year. But it feels like there haven't been many, if any, games where they were both as productive at the same time as they were last week. Is that a fair assessment? Would you agree with that? Can you think of anything else that was close from those two together? Yeah, I mean, in my mind, they're both great players and great young men. You couldn't find better guys. So I probably don't see it kind of the way that you guys do because, you know, I'm seeing every play and every block and, you know, run game and everything that goes into it.

4:55:07I know, you know, you guys or the fans tend to just see the highlights, you know. But they've been consistent throughout my tenure here. There were been what's promised this past. The word that was used out of the Oregon game was reengineering for the defense. I'm not expecting you to divulge too many details, although be happy if you did. What really did change structurally, maybe psychologically, whatever. What was the big difference after that game? And how hard was that for you being a veteran coach and having to reassess the way you did that, like it? Yeah, it wasn't hard at all. I think if you're going to survive in this profession and grow, not just survive, but grow and get better, you always have to look at yourself. You have to see things that happen on the field and go back to how did I coach that? How did I prepare for that?

4:56:09You have to take responsibility. So probably when I was younger, that was hard, you know, because you're you take it personally. I think now my job is to not be emotional about it. My job is to just to fix it. That's my job. You got to evaluate it. You can't blame the players. I think that's the biggest thing. You have to go back to how you're coaching in your process. So in terms of the changes, you know, if I couldn't write them all down for you, I would, but I wouldn't anyway. I mean, I wouldn't do that. But I don't think I could. You know, I think it's a, it's just a matter

4:57:13of seeing what's wrong, what happened and fixing it. That's it. Steve, it means clean enough and calm. I think the organ is the only game Jermaine didn't play in. I don't know if you remember. What went into that decision to just stick with Denzel and Davis and the edit and the growth that you've seen from Jermaine that maybe a lot of you guys think that he's made the more ready to play in a game like this. Yeah, I don't recall what went into that, but I know Jermaine should play and we trust him. So, you know, he's been getting in there more and, you know, we consider him a starter, you know, kind of like Cody Simon was for the bet for the first two years I was here, you know, he's that next guy, but we can put him in the game at any time and we need to. And if anything happens, he could play the whole game. All right, we're going to pause the live portion of this press conference and go to the world wide web. I think we have a question there from Joey Kaufman from the Columbus Dispatch, Joey. I don't understand. Oh, I'm still live. Just, where are you?

4:58:29We're in California. But, hey, wanted to ask about Dylan Gabriel and his ability to avoid sacks is good and his ability to kind of avoid pressures turning into sacks. What do you remember about that first match with him and makes him tough in that area and just how confident you feel about your pastures being able to get home in those situations now versus where it was not over? He's really good at that, you know, so whether it was our game or any game, you know, you have to have a plan for that and, you know, we're going to have a plan for it, but, you know, I think the fact that other matters, he's going to get out, you know, he's going to try to make plays with his feet and then deliver the ball or scramble. So we have to be very aware of

4:59:35it in both the coverage and the rush. I'm going to stick with the zoom call. We have an Andreas Soto. Andreas, you're on. I don't coach. I'm on desktop from the early times. JT has really been one of your anchors defensively along that B line. What does he do that, specifically that upset the tone for you guys up front? JT does everything. I mean, you couldn't ask for a better player in terms of the combination of skills that he has, you know, both in the run game, the past game and in making outstanding plays. So he does it all and he does it with a very consistent demeanor and hey there, it's Ryan Seacrest for Safeway. It's stock up savings time. Now through April 2nd, spring in for store wide deals and earn four times of points. Look for in store tags to earn on eligible items from hunts, nerds, bills buried, loweries, briars, quaker and culture pop,

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5:01:46It said 20 billion one. 20 billion is insane number. Yeah, 20 billion recovered. It's actually I think somewhere north probably closer to 22, 23 after this year. And each year we get bigger and better and our army grows. So the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on. Awesome. So how does someone get in contact with Morgan and Morgan? What would I do if I got into an accident? Probably the easiest way is dialing pound law. That's pound 529 from your cell phone. We are always open. Our call center is always waiting to take your call. 24-7-365. Wow. Dan Morgan. From Morgan and Morgan and America's largest injury law firm. Thanks for coming by the show. Thanks for having me. Visit forthepeople.com for an office near you. Leadership skills and you know everybody looks up to them including me. He's just an all-around great player and a great person. We're going out of the Cameron Key Robinson from the athletic. Cameron? Hey Jim, I know Oregon's often a little different than some of the ones you guys have

5:02:46played this year but I mean both Indiana and Tennessee this year have been pretty explosive in the past game and you guys were able to slow them down. You haven't given up a lot of explosives since that game. What do you think changed for you all or is it just just a mix of pressures and everything we're kind of working at once? Yeah, it's all in the mix. You know, you got to apply the mix and we talk about explosive plays all the time. So I think maybe when you get burned by some it becomes real you know even more real for you. So you know there's just been a continued emphasis on it. Okay we'll come back to the team meeting room, Spencer Holbrook, Letterman Rock. Yeah Jim I think you can get out of play the most and have she's ever played against her team and probably has to do with some of the second half something you did but what have you guys seen in him and his growth and think you guys want to have him on the field and some critical months there? He's really talented, really talented young man and you know he's moved himself into

5:03:56that position through his you know work ethic and things he's shown us in practice and in games he's just he's moved himself into that area where you know he could be a starter and you know he's earned it. I think it's a good penalty at all but obviously the one that he had on Saturday question of boy yes. Do you like appreciate that almost even though he gets called for it then he's being aggressive and he makes that that kind of mistake rather than being like a timid guy in that kind of atmosphere? Yeah I mean he didn't do anything wrong you know he didn't do anything wrong. So yeah we highlight as we highlight his effort I mean that's a really tough call you know because you're into the quarterback you know so it's one of those things that's like okay

5:04:58them into the quarterback if he pulled the ball down and I landed on him that wouldn't be a penalty what you know what I mean so if I'm here okay well pull it down sack they're not going to call that's not a penalty but release the ball and then it's a penalty you know so it wasn't late it wasn't dirty it was it was clean in my eyes and so we yeah we we highlight it for sure. Got time for a couple more. Kidney Letterman Row. Yeah by the way I think it's ACC officials again just uh that's what Spence told me anyway you're I call them three safes Jordan Hancock I count that group you know talk about this a little bit before but going into this game compared to that sixth game how much more do you feel free to do things with those guys you understand what I'm saying I mean those three guys Caleb and and late them especially and and I guess what was the lesson learned and safety use in that first game I can't give away all of that but you're right you're

5:05:59right we've grown Jordan a little bit right so he's able to do more things so I think you're right we're able to we're able to do more things and who of those guys has really come on in the last six games from your opinion Jim all were they all three playing at a great level I mean uh just uh yeah they've been solid they've really they've really been solid I mean I can't you know they've I think they've all been great and final question Bill Landis Kings of the North Jim uh to the point of uh developing Jordan to do more things it does seem like you're able to do a little more kind of three high structures where Caleb is in the middle and sometimes he looks like he's playing middle linebacker um what isn't about Caleb's skill set I guess that allows you to perhaps unlock some more with your your safety's yeah exactly I mean um I know you guys really watch the film and analyze it so yeah

5:07:05yeah I mean when you you have a guy like Caleb Downs you know a lot of times you don't want to get him removed from a position to make plays right because Caleb is a guy who can track the run and play the pass so in that kind of setup you kind of keep him you keep him closer closer to the action you know and he's a guy that we need to make plays and he and he can in the run in the past game I guess what got you to the point where you sort of evolved to doing more of that I don't know that we saw a whole lot of the first half of the season yeah you know again looking at uh how we can do things better you know um I've done it in the past you know so um just wanting to get him involved more too you know we he's a guy like I said it can make a lot of plays and make a lot of things right he can make a lot of people right

5:08:06so you think about how to get him involved more and that's one of the ways to do it coach thank you very much you can play a high level for a long time how what's the value of getting five hey there it's Ryan Seacrest for Safeway it's stock up savings time now through April 2nd spring in for store wide deals and earn four times the points look for in store tags to earn on eligible items from Celsius body armor or aida silk Capri Sun Bavarian meats and Charmin then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings stack up those rewards to save even more enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in store or online for easy drive up and go pick up or delivery restrictions apply see website for full terms and conditions Tyler Reddick here from 2311 racing another checkered flag for the books time to celebrate with Chamba jump in at chamba casino let's chamba no purchase necessary btw crook boy we're prohibited by law ctnc 21 plus sponsored by chamba casino I've got Dan Morgan here on the pod say hi Dan hey how's it going today it's going

5:09:11good man tell us who you are and what you do I'm Dan Morgan I'm an attorney and a managing partner at Morgan Morgan which is America's largest injury law firm that's pretty awesome um I think I saw billboard years recently it said that 20 billion one 20 billion is insane number yeah 20 billion recovered it's actually I think somewhere north probably closer to 22 23 after this year and each year we get bigger and batter and our army grows so the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on awesome so how does someone do in contact with Morgan Morgan what what would I do if I got into an accident probably the easiest way is dialing pound law it's pound five two nine from your cell phone we are always open our call centers always waiting to take your call 24 seven 365 wow Dan Morgan from Morgan and Morgan America's largest injury law firm thanks for coming by the show thanks for having me visit for the people dot com for an office near you you know especially with how long the season is going to be it's not going to take five it's going to take six seven maybe eight hopefully not eight but

5:10:13they could um so I think it's invaluable that we had those experiences together um you know the first five have to be able to do it in the first six or seven have to be able to do it too sadly mentioned being like one block away so this one is a bit of a new trends in your career like how long does it take for an office align to convert that and not be just one block away so it's just kind of a randomness with every season with every team kind of randomness we just have to keep going and um you know sometimes when you miss one block it's kind of like go crap I knew I was supposed to do that um it's just a matter of doing it I don't know does it feel close though yeah I mean the way the guys approach each day to prepare for the game I think we're getting closer to that and you know it's game one we got you know a few good games to you know really work on that and I'm not our technique in our chemistry what it sounds like and it seems like you know watching guys too is it's a lot of coachable things and a lot of things that can be invested in the film group rather than just guys getting people out of the game like would you because that how you would assess it as well I mean it's just guys I mean we're coached to do

5:11:17we have the techniques we have the toolbox to do it it's just a matter of doing that what's it like having will being so invasive is it quarterbacks you know the escape of the sack when he needs to make plays on the run as a as a passer what's that like having a quarterback like that yeah it really helps um it definitely helps you out when it's aligned look better uh you got a guy that you know that's just so experienced like that being able to avoid the rush as long as you're playing hard uh you have faith that the guys back there's not going to get sacked so if you just keep blocking through the echo of the whistle good things will happen to the align for you I think I played decently well for being the first game but there's a good thing is there's a ton of things to work on um it's definitely not a finished project or product for any guy on the o-line um but there's definitely a ton of them through um it was just a matter of uh communication thing for you how have you felt your command and leadership like expressed in that first game are

5:12:20are you where you want to be with that and and have I guess coordinating the protection everything um from a leadership standpoint I just I'm challenging myself to be the guy that somebody can emulate I've had you know leaders in the past that'll just yell yell yell yell so hey we've got to go harder go harder but he's not the one going the hardest so uh I'm really just trying to put an emphasis on that for myself um be the guy that people can emulate and when I say something I want it to mean something so I have to put myself in the position to to have that role who's awesome the the school session was awesome like I walked in there and I was just you have so grateful to be here like I started tearing up at like the how exciting everything was and uh it's a blessing to be here and it's a blessing to be in this environment it's seeing all the fans uh walking to the stadium it's it's incredible

5:13:21what does that do to your line? It's definitely motivating if a guy that's you know I'm not sure how much your weigh is maybe 220 whatever when a guy like that can do it you know hopefully guys that are 300 pounds can do it um I didn't see it got it they ran an internal stunt and I was blocking the linebacker this way all of a sudden I hear yelling and I was like what the heck he got up and started screaming um but you know running backs that can be involved in protection like that it's big um you know after three or four of those pops those linebackers aren't going to be coming in running running down trying to get the quarterback they're gonna be like no crappers are running back at I gotta avoid him before I get to the quarterback that thank you very much I appreciate y'all size is the calls on the line like being able to develop as a player obviously not going into super wide out now because I've played those games I've played it team of north I've played it I guess here against Penn State I played out Wisconsin now sorry I played out in the other game which is an electric um so being able to develop that skill of being calm and counting the storm has been really um developmental for me and looking for that

5:14:21especially this next year you know playing a new gene in Penn State and all those big places like that it'll be really helpful yeah and like being as young as I was is very hard to kind of understand because looking at a guy like look what player you know a Jersey guy a big tough rug you know I want to be like that but I'm not I'm not that yet and I think um trying to be that kind of like bigger than I was um at the time looking back on it wasn't really kind of the best for me like obviously playing was super um awesome is just for me it was more of a developmental year and looking into that as I'm going to grow a lot from this and looking back on that there's some mistakes I'm like there's no way I'd make that right now there's no reason why I would do that but I just needed that to develop into what I have today so I'm super grateful for it

5:15:31you know in my mind I felt prepared looking back now uh you're like wow that kid really didn't know anything um but I think just the confidence I had not only in myself but like the guys around me like Donnie and Matt and leaning on their um their years of expertise and their how much they've gone through has really helped um because there would be sometimes I'd be looking at them like I don't really understand this and there'd be Donnie or Josh Fryer but only like no this is what we're looking at I'm like okay it makes a lot more sense now um to help me become kind of the um the point of the guy for the line and stuff like that to make those kind of calls that we need to um push fryer always says you know that the best fight will play um that's regardless of the league position and I don't really have any like here or there when it comes to what position I if I can play I'll be more than happy wherever I'm at um but you know the best

5:16:33Bible play um and I think it's a really good job facilitating and rolling guys at different decisions and stuff like that so I'm not really sure what they have in store for us but no we'll see it goes in the spring and then going into the summer because all that can change as well uh currently I've been all centered you mentioned that you're under size what's your weight at uh waiting today at 298 um so I'd like to bump that up to 300 like 303 if I could like a real 303 not drinking gatorage trying to get up to 303 um but that'd probably the end goal to really get my legs into that leverage doing that skies again what's the process but like a bulking up as since you've got here where you are now I mean so you can ask here oh he's my roommate uh he's been force feeding me keeps on social um but I was just doing that uh drinking and weight protein shades getting in touch with killer art and truth is her and Zoe are super awesome um kind of they've developed a good plan for us to get up to that weight because you know if you can play

5:17:34heavier and more your legs like why won't you you're kind of leaving money at the table and I think for me last year I was like I really struggled with that kind of discipline of keeping my weight up um and playing like way way lighter than I should have been like 20's weight too crazy um and I think that this year like developing with coach making stuff like that it's like real weight it's not like kind of fake water we water your weight it's like real like I can play my legs now a lot more uh but I was really really low that was like the beginning of your but I got it back up obviously because I had all that um like hope I'm a one with me I wouldn't say it was a trial by fire but it was definitely a big learning experience especially for a young guy who um wouldn't do it not playing a single snap I remember I was so nervous before the Indiana game like literally shaking him like tearing up and stuff and I'm like oh my god it's real you know you you going into it you think like I'll put all this work and I should be there

5:18:39and then you like I said I go back and you watch the tape this year I'm like what what what do I do it so I think it's like it's such a good developmental year for me that I'm super so grateful for the uh like experience and then going into this year trying to learn off that and learn off what we've learned this spring into the summer I think it's gonna be really great year the biggest game we've experienced um mostly just playing in my like height and playing in my leverage uh I would always have a problem with like really tight ankles and playing like tall on my toes and whenever I got high hips and like I like that that's when I get snagged and toss and then just like more recognition of what's going on I'm having the game slow down with you because the more you grow you kind of feel like the game obviously doesn't really slow down because you're actually a fast heavier year but like it starts to slow down a little bit for you so like you just kind of see last year and be kind of like jittering kind of figuring out what I'm doing and then that's where I end up in those bad situations but this year it's more with more

5:19:41like film study and more study with the coaches and stuff like that I can find myself in better positions of power and making the right blocks ready is this not 100% knowing exactly what you're doing and that's not a coaching problem that's not um obviously it's a me problem but it just comes with reps and it comes with experience when you haven't had that before jittering is kind of a rough word for it but it's just kind of like you know you're indecisive as a better word when you know when you know you're 100% ready to make this block you play so much faster and this year when I've been able to do that um I played obviously I'll play the line of scrimmage just how many times do you think and what does it take to perfect that oh I think we read the lease hey there it's Ryan Seacrest for Safeway it's stock up savings time now through April 2nd spring in for store-wide deals and earn four times the points look for in store tags to earn on eligible items from Celsius body armor or aida silk Capri Sun Bavarian

5:20:46meats and Charmin then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings stack up those rewards to save even more enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in store or online for easy drive up and go pick up or delivery restrictions apply see website for full terms and conditions Tyler Reddick here from 2311 racing another checkered flag for the books time to celebrate with chamba jump in at chamba casino dot com let's chamba don't purchase necessary bgw crook boy we're prohibited by law cc and c 21 plus sponsored by chamba casino i've got dan morgan here on the pod say hi dan hey how's it going today it's going good man tell us who you are and what you do i'm dan morgan i'm an attorney and a managing partner at morgan and morgan which is america's largest injury law firm that's pretty awesome um i think i saw bill board of yours recently it said that 20 billion one 20 billion is an insane number yeah 20 billion recovered it's actually i think somewhere in north probably closer to 22 23 after this year and each year we get bigger and better and our army grows so the number will

5:21:51hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on awesome so how does someone do in contact with morgan and morgan what what would i do if i got into an accident probably the easiest way is dialing pound law that's pound five two nine from your cell phone we are always open our call centers always waiting to take your call 24 seven three sixty five wow dan morgan from morgan and morgan america's largest injury law firm thanks for coming by the show thanks for having me visit for the people dot com for an office near you i don't know how many tons and practice over the weeks that we had off um me just came down to you know they press me we we taking a shot that's what they told me uh the weeks we was off and he told me her before the game in the locker room i just got to give you a shot and that's what he did and i just made a play the first game to get stored and just how tough was that challenge against their secondary i know you have to then only get the end of the game but you guys made plays all day long against them just what what's your thought about the challenge those guys gave you uh i say the challenge is going to be you know a good challenge they have some great global guys there jibbara Muhammad number seven

5:22:52uh niko ri uh the other corner of my nine over there they a great global guys um i mean probably the best we go see all year for sure um we just got to go out there and you know bill how you'll state that's all uh Tony you're gonna fuck out how do i do i uh so what are you not open uh you know probably when the whole team on me i should say uh uh uh uh uh uh i mean i'm always open for me for sure um me just no throw the ball in my area i'm gonna find a way to make a play as i could say step on christian it please on dot com you talked earlier about you know some of the great athletes that you got challenged and you aspire to be like i guess where's that confidence kind of come from for you how long have you had that confidence that you know you have the ability to be one of the greats in this sport uh i mean a lot of people told tell me that i'm gonna be great at what i do um since i was about um going into high school a lot of people tell me that um me just you know football is all i know and that's all i really want to do like i live

5:23:56breathe sleep football like that's all i really care about don't care about everything outside of football like football is all i know and i just want to play football rest of my life mean just you know the weeks that we had all we were just working on deep deep shots uh because they tell us uh immediately that we have uh we got to take shots down fill um we just got to connect on them and you know will tell me before uh before the games like i said um you just got to throw the ball out then just give me a chance and i'm gonna make a play for you that's what i that's what you told me and i just got to make a play for you that's what i'm saying don't you be honest we can all joke we can all talk about the expectations and the start of this become you know you would just 13 games how do you handle that i mean just a fragment how do you take all these expectations know when you step on the field that you're always open

5:24:58and still go out there and play uh mean expectations i mean i can't know how you stay for a reason that's what i wanted um when it be childless i wanted the expectation expectation i should say um mean coach hotline just helped me uh throughout the whole year just preparing me for each game each week uh mecha buka uh carnellate bringing in just really the whole receiver on just helped me uh stuff i don't really know about uh it just helped me throughout the whole week and you know i can't really say it's all on me because my talent but they really been a big part of the reason i'm having the season that i'm having for sure i am your gillets believein.com Jeremiah over a thousand years twelve thousand year first year when you look back at your freshman year what was the most difficult part about adjusting to the college and what was the part that you had not you know the hardest part about trying to translate this one uh learning that playbook uh uh playbook a certain else uh just coming in uh spring ball uh mecha's new plays in every week i'm like whoa what is this like this new plays every day in coach hotline like you

5:25:59we go you go be good uh we got no summer fall camp you go be great so i mean just you know that's it that's definitely was the hardest part just learning to playbook and a lot of other thing has to say for sure i'm pretty i'm pretty sure i got it down pat right now but uh net season i really want to learn everything the h z uh yeah i really want to learn everything in the uh playbook for net sure for sure that would be twenty four seven sports you mentioned how many guys it might take because you did not feel ill so when you are one-on-one and well let's talk about what he sees you be one-on-one what is going through your mind as you wind up and realize there's one guy covering wind that's all i could say i mean that's uh coach hotline uh we do something like in a hotel uh Friday night before the game he asked me like a question like you get one-on-one something like that he asked me uh what do you do i say when and everybody just start laughing i don't know where every like it's true like you got a win you're one-on-one up out of the

5:27:01so yeah uh we're going to the right bill landed teams of the north Jeremy i didn't move you around so i'm going to send a seat to the point where get a couple matchups against linebackers yeah uh what goes through your mind when you find yourself mashed up against the linebackers uh i just started laughing in my head a little bit um i mean linebackers can't really cover uh receivers like that so i just know like it's i'm most likely gonna be open um but you know they just try to move me around a lot because you know people try to bracket me when i'm outside just alone by myself so that's why there's moving me around a lot or less male or more in the lantern Jeremy you mentioned the most difficult part of your freshman campaign as they would earn in the playbook what has been the best part so far the best part um hey there it's Ryan C. Cress for Safeway it's stock up savings time now through April 2nd spring in for store-wide deals and earn four times the points look for in-store tags to earn on eligible items from Celsius body armor or aida silk capri sun bavarian meats and charming

5:28:04then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings stack up those rewards to save even more enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in-store or online for easy drive-up and go pick up or delivery restrictions apply see website for full terms and conditions Tyler Reddick here from 2311 Racing another checkered flag for the books time to celebrate with chamba jump in at chamba casino dot com let's chamba no purchase necessary btw group boy we're prohibited by mall ctnc 21 plus sponsored by chamba casino i've got dan morgan here on the pod say hi dan hey how's it going today it's going good man tell us who you are and what you do i'm dan morgan i'm an attorney and a managing partner at morgan and morgan which is America's largest injury law firm that's pretty awesome um i think i saw bill boarded yours recently said a 20 billion one 20 billion insane number yeah 20 billion recovered it's actually i think somewhere north probably closer to 22 23 after this year and each year we get bigger and better

5:29:05and our army grows so the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on awesome so how does someone get in contact with morgan and morgan what what would i do if i got into an accident probably the easiest way is dialing pound law that's pound five two nine from your cell phone we are always open our call centers always waiting to take your call 24-7-365 wow dan morgan from morgan and morgan america's largest injury law firm thanks for coming by the show thanks for having me visit for the people dot com for an office near you just being in a room with a great group of receivers uh me just going out there competing um each and every day learning from the best uh make a book of cardinal taged to learn from them guys i should say that's been the best part learning from coach heartline um just gaining more knowledge um that i could use over the next two to three years that i'm here i should say so yeah okay we're gonna wrap things up with uh uh question from our zoom call uh Joey Kaufman

5:30:06promised this back uh jerry jerry my how much um has has the have you thought about the the way the working game ended with the for you and i cover with the passing interference call is that but on your mind it all is you kind of get ready for for this game and what are your memories of that calling you're feeling about that uh yeah i think about our call probably every day um me just no this is a crazy call me just mean the the db was holding me i'll just clear this i guess receivers can't be physical in football anymore but db's go hold 10 yards 15 yards down the field so i mean i mean it's behind me uh i just know how know to move here and out um when the db is grabbing me i just know how to move now you know can't be i guess can't be physical as received or in college football anymore but um we'll just see how things play out this game your mind thank you very much thank you uh well i wasn't seeing i die in certain areas and certain aspects uh with just with my uh coach heart and the whole day but we like i said we cleared that

5:31:07up and uh even though it took some time and that's what i had to do to get that and that's what it was but i mean we're pretty much past that now we're just really moving on getting in the spring just really giving it my all for them and giving it my all to the team bro at least three open spots at top four bro you also have to do it's best for you it's a bro did you just not see maybe the smoothest past to get on to the field now most definitely um i feel like i'm a very talented guy and i can compete here uh and i can compete anywhere in the country and i just feel like uh i just wanted to be valued somewhere and uh just really seen uh what i was doing and i really taken for granted and i mean like i said when i had them talk to coach Dan coach heart uh it was nothing taken for granted

5:32:08it's just the path god had me on and i just really had to get clarity and see that and once i did see that uh i hit the ground running from there and it's just been nothing but great vibes and great energy in the building and even my teammates uh welcome me back uh with open arms and it's been even closer bond with them so i mean uh everything happens for a reason and i felt like does pretty good reason for me to uh do do something like that and just pretty much have a comfortable circle back to me there's a lot of things that you're recruiting that probably sound good right brother brother you see what that actually means what that entails is that an icon for versus like when you're hearing it versus actually experiencing what's actually necessary to be able to move up with packing for you like me oh yeah most definitely um like we say in our room and coach heart priests every day in our room it's like you got to be uncommon in the most uncommon and that's the definition of a hot state can't have a bad day or a monster best at least in the world the most elite players in the country so i mean just how you say like uh hearing that sounds good it sounds hard but even being in that and being in them shoes

5:33:09or being a player and actually going through that it gets real absolutely it gets real uh this day is your doubt yourself there's a day is that you can second guess yourself but i mean it's just all part of really just saying true to yourself and keep believing in there you think you can do and kind of get rubs with him with him on the right side yeah so that was sick so not so much but uh for i think like through all the the back end of camp uh i was in terms of building chemistry then how did that go seems like pretty seamless uh you know with you except for all the things that he was uh i was able to kind of grow a lot and we came to know like the first two weeks that and a little bit of the other by i was able to play next and so now should you just see so much more comfortable confident i mean that that true i mean how much more comfortable and confident are you right now uh yeah i mean that's something that close to it it says you have a little confidence and that goes the best the line unit in the country every single day so i'm i think that alone build your confidence and that really obviously it's time to lock in and floor it on the game day but

5:34:11when we go against what i'm going to get seven weeks i'm not too started i guess are you just kind of ready your talent think over before uh controllably trying to play discipline and make sure i don't you know put other players on my team and adapt to this and be at that i'm trying to maximize my potential Josh how did you get better at reading defense and uh that would be a coach for i could fry as a genius at i guess not only teaching will play but teaching you why the play is being called to a certain look and stuff like that so um when you kind of go through a whole offseason with that and by weeks and camps like that it's just gonna it's gonna marry you a lot so i mean i kind of knew i had like a like give did at this time with him because he was like really smart he kind of teach you a lot about offensive line and this stuff like that but i mean enough i didn't think it was going to be like this for my dad here i mean so him having him having him has like a resource to come to if i'm struggling with let's say i had a not so good day of practice i come to him he can explain to me why this

5:35:13happened and stuff like that and i can just go up on him that way what do you think it's been the biggest difference and move on the game i think is i think one of the reasons is that our offensive started in the lift i think we have like some athletes on on the offensive line it's along it's kind of to get out of the space and kind of you know kind of destroy those the second level in the show oh that's fun i mean that's that's something that i love to kill it work because you can you know just get us a good mark down play oh i said quote unquote it's uh we'd have you back later so that's what you mean you mentioned chips play calling and what is different about the longer you're gonna just kill the offense first it's it's not you're like standard offense like just

5:36:16now it's kind of really simple it's more you're gonna have to kind of I guess practice it a little bit how challenging is that like the first few for me it took a minute but i think obviously the double coach fry and stuff like uh you're getting out here to get next to where it is it was all with it absolutely it kind of puts you like if you think what you kind of to put yourself in the game just imagine you being up there and just kind of playing in the game and that was really good yes in his finish going on the road absolutely going in somebody else's home and you know taking their food is probably the best thing you can have or go over it so just when you say and look like getting adjusted to check your eyes off and say actually i'm going back to seeing him like the movement so i think with the

5:37:16so much it's going to get a little bit toward the right side you're not just like what it what is a lot of part of what you can't do well uh let's say probably um it's always changing i guess you know nothing really stays the same so you can't really you got to always be are gonna put this kind of you gotta be alert i guess that's kind of what it's like it's just like you can't do changes uh or just look formation like formations i mean yeah it's it's just it's always like different it's my individual Josh mentioned the athleticism on the offensive line it feels like Josh Fryer really worked at that in this offseason get leaner better bang just what have you seen from him on the other side of things i've seen exactly that he looks a lot more athletic he looks very fluid in his sets so the backside cutoffs he looks like an entirely different way it's something that i'm starting to take away from as long as you watch him film are you guys like ever competing to see who can get farthest down the field on those big like second level blocks it's absolutely you can hit their uh faster MPH and stuff like that and probably just stuff like that so

5:38:17yes that's the economic distance and that's out there a lot oh yes that's always a good case how much has said into this offensive line you gotta be kind of this pretty experience you know how much has he meant to you guys he's meant a lot i mean he's played in some really big games up some metal band in uh claiming those you know like really really big games so i guess he can say he knows like he knows his way around this this whole thing so we kind of can teach us how to teach us different tips and tricks on how to i let's say it's a lot obviously it's more interior but they helped us a lot you guys have a lot of experience i mean it matters a lot i mean obviously that's one of the biggest thing is that when you have something like me and i'm playing next each other and then you know so i go and file like that's that's like you can you know like play next each other for a little bit so when they go out there it's really like your player for your brother and i'll put them in the heart

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5:40:23prohibited by law 21 plus terms and conditions apply. I've got Dan Morgan here on the pod say hi Dan hey how's it going today it's going good man tell us who you are and what you do I'm Dan Morgan I'm an attorney and a managing partner at Morgan Morgan which is America's largest injury law firm that's pretty awesome um I think I saw billboard years recently it said that 20 billion one 20 billion is an insane number yeah 20 billion recovered it's actually I think somewhere north probably closer to 22 23 after this year and each year we get bigger and better and our army grows so the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time goes on awesome so how does someone doing contact with Morgan Morgan what what would I do if I got into an accident probably the easiest way is dialing pound law that's pound five two nine from your cell phone we are always open our call centers always waiting to take your call 24 7 365 wow Dan Morgan from Morgan and Morgan America's largest injury law firm thanks for coming by the show thanks for having me visit for the people dot com for an office near you um you know I think that

5:41:28I want to continue to push the ball down the field when I when I have opportunities to and be accurate down the field and and get get some more air on my on my heat balls those are just a couple things that I've I've thought about personally but you know I think I think one of the bigger things is you know what are we doing as a team and you know obviously you know I'm thinking about myself and how I can be better but you know the bigger thing is how can we be better as a team how can I facilitate that being a quarterback you know how can I encourage somebody you know before we go out there to remind them hey you know if it's a running back you know make sure on 60 on one of every protection you know you got these guys you know doing doing things like that is is something I want to continue to grow in for my team you know because that's at the end of the day you know all 11 guys have to do their job every single play and and you know being the quarterback you kind of have to facilitate that a little bit and help those guys and make sure that you know we're being the best team we can be yeah yeah yeah I felt fast was nice to nice to get out and run

5:42:34on a little bit you know I I wait we made a little made a little QB call on that play and then got out and ran and it was fun you know obviously it's it's nice to compete with those guys and run and you know trying out runs and some BBs that are really really fast but yeah it was a good play yeah no wait I know when you're in your you know you want to go to the past and I was a big pirate if you come here you feel like you're like oh yeah absolutely that's a big part of my game and it's going to need to be a part of our game as an offense you know whether that's in a re-game and in the scramble game whatever it may be and you know I just want these guys on my team to know that you know I'm willing to run the ball and go get that extra yard when I need to you know because at the end of the day that's what really that's what it really comes down to is you know are we going to run some quarterback you know run place sure but you know at the end of the game when it's third and five and everyone's you know everyone's covered down the field am I going to be able to tuck the ball down and go you know go get six yards and run someone over that

5:43:38that's that's one of the bigger things and I think you know I want those guys you know they're out there with me to know that you know I'm going to go get that extra yard. It's been part of your day but some quarterbacks are able to run but not willing. Yeah as a visit you were P.W. I mean I've always I've always yeah I've always definitely you know when I was a young kid I was a pretty good runner when I got to high school I was a I was a tall you know skinny pocket passer kind of and I wasn't really known for my running ability I ran it you know from time to time but when I got to case state I put on a little weight yeah I started to get a little stronger in the you know in my my leg areas and you know and actually my first start against TCU third play of the game I ripped off like an 80 yard QB draw which I surprised myself a little bit like I you know I had had some good runs in camp and people knew I was good athlete but like I was like man I just didn't really just do that and from then on you know it just kind of became a part of my game and you know I just got more and more confident with it and you know the more you do it the better

5:44:40you get at it you know throughout my whole career there I obviously I ran the ball I get amount I enjoy running the ball I think you know what people always ask me is it more fun to run a touchdown a throw a touchdown I like to run it I think it's pretty cool to you know run in there and celebrate with the teammates but you know yeah it's definitely been a been a big part of my game it's a good question everything is everything's heightened here you know I think you know the you know you you feel you feel the eyes a little bit and you feel I think I think the you know the one thing I would say is that I don't feel like I have to be a hero here and I feel like I have the guys around me so where I just need to facilitate and just get them to ball and make good decisions and at the end of the day I don't have to go out there and do anything super human you know I just have to be myself and trust the guys around me and you know in going through camp and through spring ball like they was talking to you earlier Adam like going against his

5:45:44defense every single day is a is a blessing man like I know it it sucks at times and I'm sitting here like she's like you know in a in a game like that guys I can be guarded like that you know that's just in Zell being a dude for IGB you know making a really good play but like that's real and that is going to happen and we're going to play some really good defenses but like I think we're playing you know one of if not the best defense in the country every single day and that's just making me and us better and you know for for me you know it's just it's elevating my game and I love the competition and we we all do so I think they're doing a really good job I think they hear in this offense there hey there it's Ryan Seacrest for Safeway it's stock up savings time now through April 2nd spring in for store wide deals and earn four times the points look for in store tags to earn on eligible items from Celsius body armor or aida

5:46:44silk Capri Sun Bavarian meats and Charmin then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings stack up those rewards to save even more enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in store or online for easy drive up and go pick up a delivery restrictions apply see website for full terms and conditions Tyler Reddick here from 2311 Racing the rush of racing nothing beats it but Chamba Casino comes close Chamba's got fast spins fun games daily bonuses and all the action you can handle now that's all right ready to hit the throttle get in the driver's seat and head to Chamba Casino dot com let's Chamba sponsored by Chamba Casino no purchase necessary VGW prohibited by law 21 plus terms and conditions apply I've got Dan Morgan here on the pod say hi Dan hey how's it going today it's going good man tell us who you are and what you do I'm Dan Morgan I'm an attorney and a managing partner at Morgan Morgan which is America's largest

5:47:47injury law firm that's pretty awesome um I think I saw billboard of yours recently it said 20 billion one 20 billion insane number yeah 20 billion recovered it's actually I think somewhere north probably closer to 22 23 after this year and each year we get bigger and batter and our army grows so the number will hopefully keep getting bigger and bigger as time does on awesome so how does someone do in contact with Morgan Morgan what what would I do if I got into an accident probably the easiest way is dialing pound law that's pound 529 from your cell phone we are always open our call centers always waiting to take your call 24 7 365 wow Dan Morgan from Morgan and Morgan America's largest injury law firm thanks for coming by the show thanks for having me visit for the people dot com for an office near you they're doing a lot of different things they're moving around a lot they're you know they're blocking they're catching they're they're doing a lot of different things and they've shown some really good flashes so far and these first couple days of practice and I'm excited for this group I think G you know G's doing some really good things and obviously he's I mean he's one of those alpha dogs in the offense

5:48:51like everyone looks to him you know he's he's one of those guys and you know and Wilk has Merrick so it's really good things to Lonnie's and what's really good things like everyone's kind of stepping up it's been cool to see I think that tight end room is definitely bringing the juice coach he's got him going and I'm excited to see what they do yeah he's feeling like you're the number one quarterback your first practice in the starter the mindset wise we have how do you go about that because obviously it's still a competition I'm just trying to be the best version of myself every single day that's that's all I'm trying to do and you know whatever whenever I get thrown in there I'm gonna go in there and make the best out of my reps and you know show this team that you know I'm I'm gonna fight for them and do everything that we need to do to win that's that's all that matters to me and just getting better and be in the best team that I can be

5:49:51it's been awesome yeah I think it was long overdue I think you know we've had these guys that have ton of knowledge you know and have all these weird rules that they couldn't coach but now being able to you know have Riley and Billy and Coach Kelly and Coach Day all coaching us you got really two quarterback coaches on either field when we're doing like two spot like it's invaluable and I think Billy's been awesome for for the room you know I think Riley Larkin still don't some really good things obviously Coach Kelly and Coach there you know some of the best in the in the country you know I developed the quarterbacks and you know the coaching that we're getting is awesome and I think having the analyst be able to be out there on the field has been really big and long overdue yeah you know I wish I could say I don't I don't really know and you know that's

5:50:54not up to me that's that's not my decision I am I'm just going to be be myself you know keep fighting to be the best version of myself every single day and and you know try to make the make the most out of my reps and show this team that you know I'm gonna I'm gonna give them my all and that's all I can do man and then we're just gonna keep competing keep making each other better and have fun yes I do I think I've I've tweaked some things in my mechanics and you know I think the coaching that I'm getting here is not not mechanic wise but read wise and feet wise and and all these different things and you know I'm just I'm getting a different deeper level of coaching and I ever have before and you know I have a deeper understanding of the offense and what the defense is doing and you know my movement keys my pre snap checklist my post snap reads like everything's just been faster and obviously you know my experience helps with that a little bit but I think you know my work with my with my quarterback coach has helped

5:51:54a lot Jeff Christianson you know he's he's helped me a ton and you know I've I feel like I've just gotten stronger and that's helped me a lot too so I think I'm throwing the ball with a lot more confidence throwing the ball a lot better and a lot of that has to do with the coaching I've gotten and you know that's the credit for those guys for for getting me ready and and you know making sure that you know I develop myself in the offseason and you know I've have become the best version of myself going into ball can thank you thank you guys thank you all appreciate it um just I don't know it's different you got to be in there to experience it um it's just a fun environment coach makes it fun makes it super hard but at the same time like you know look at it

5:52:56it's been fun like it's your job it's your supposed to because you had guys out Jeff you said that you had more got the rest of the second team yeah yeah you want to get sent the line up what have you seen on a hand just this young Indian pride baby uh it's what they're gonna say um you know Ian's doing really well he's um the light years ahead of me as I was a freshman um he's gonna be a really good guy um you'll hear his name a lot when um he gets just way there was that show up light years away how does that show up when you let that say I mean you look at my film and then you look at his film freshman year because I can go back and watch my film freshman year um and he knows what he's doing I had no idea what I was doing he most of the time the guard would tell me if he blocked that guy or blocked that guy and that's yeah so so there's no hesitation with him no is that what shows up more than anything else um I mean there's a couple times but like that's a freshman statement that's what freshman gonna do um but he's really impressed me on and off the field because just the transformation

5:54:00in the weight room from winter to summer um dude squat seven in a pound so I mean I think it's pretty good yeah um it's he's like he kind of beat me on squat which uh but they held me off I don't know I could beat him that's uh he he's gonna be a good guy you my bag just heard uh when you said yeah one last one of the thing you understand though why some people took shots at you guys based on the way the cotton bowl and we we were asking about that in the spring right I mean that was uh how do you put that out of your mind I get I get you know to me I'm just asking you as a player instead because you know the last time y'all won a national TV you didn't go great at all you know you're still what I'm saying so yeah that's why I love people are looking at the line is maybe that last you know there's a line getting this act together you feel like it has yeah I think so um past is the past can't do anything about it can't it's doing I mean you can do self change if you can't do anything that happened in the past um so I really don't look look at the cotton bowl as um

5:55:02I mean people do it as a judgment um or an opinion I'm like I said a lot of things there uh just something you know talking about some of the things that people said to you are people post to you uh the ends and things like that I guess how would you care try to experience being a high-tech football player obviously it's been a good grab it a huge uh they're loud and vocal but yeah there's like there's a good on a bad side of it that's not what you're seeing how would you care to drive being a fuck guy um when it's good it's really good when it's bad it's that's bad um but at the same time it's fun um I didn't expect this as a college football player but at the same time now we've finished and thought it's about you know um it's different it's completely different from my school so thank you Tee and those kind of guys really really got around me it really helped me but um as a kicker you kind of just kind of wipe it clean and go to the next play but um yeah you definitely want to make those kicks is that something that you had to process like weeks after or is it just something that you got

5:56:03over a kick game uh it's something you have to get over a mid game as a kicker you can't let their last kick affect you so uh just trying to get through it and get through the game and um I knew I could have made that kick I mean it's yeah it's just one of those ones that got away from you but um you always look forward to the next one and you always have to correct your mind and get ready for that uh I probably say the same as last year I feel uh just as confident as I did last year even though I didn't get too many attempts from from deep uh to show that but uh still feel just as confident as last year 55 60 yeah right around there right in there yeah that's every kicker's truly that's every kicker's fate I mean you saw the guy from FSU a couple weeks ago that's my buddy Ryan Fitzgerald uh really really great kicker but um everybody wants that opportunity to to show everybody what you can do trying to become more consistent always you

5:57:04can always become more consistent you're gonna miss every once in a while but just trying to limit the mistakes and the misses that you do have to just so that you can uh become as perfect as possible I guess this is the way I would put it I mean the standard is the standard here and even we didn't look up to it last year so you got to correct it and get better it's it's a lot of things it's uh ball contact it's confidence in your teammates it's trusting that the ball is going to be there when it's there it's uh getting more down the field on your follow through it's not uh falling through straighter and yeah that's something I really worked on was falling through straighter this past all season so a lot of my balls are going left towards the end of the year so I had to correct that and some of you can't really correct commit season you want to mess with it but um yeah I corrected that this all season I have and I really like it I like coach David around the specialist and all the special

5:58:06teams it's just was more involved it feels um of a higher importance this year um I think you guys saw that in the first game uh he's done a great job him in coach keys and uh gunnered enters they they've done a really good job so yeah I feel I feel it's good I think the fact that he's paying more attention to special teams uh he's seeing the good things that we do and so he has more confidence in us to put us out there and uh give guys like Joe chance and you know he he pays more attention to things like that so it's it's better for us so that we can thrive in those situations that we didn't thrive in last year and he has the uh ability to put us out there because his his uh call is a final call so yeah me and Joe got a lot of work over the offseason to uh get him there and uh it's not always starting funner is it's just that he's the best at holding so he got the job

5:59:13I mean me and John are like I said me and John and Joe are like three best friends off the field so we work a lot on on stuff on the fields and nobody's around and so uh yeah we've definitely built a good camaraderie between the guys and yeah I love John great guy it just it makes you feel like he has more confidence in you when he's putting you out there because he's watched it a lot more uh I know for sure on the kickoff reps he watches kickoff coverage all the time he loves to see the guys running down the field and we actually made that a really big point of emphasis this past game to run through the goal lines uh I joined my teammates running through the goal line it was pretty fun yeah I mean Gunner was out there uh last year but he couldn't give us coaching uh critiquing uh on the field but at halftime he would he would talk to us and uh Gunner played at BC he was a long snapper so he provides really good insight

6:00:14into uh kind of like uh I would compare him to like Brad Robinson my freshman year gives you good insight it's kind of like a veteran guy so like when when things aren't going your way on the field or you're not playing up to the level that you want to he's kind of there to calm you down and tell you like hey like you I've been there before like the veteran guy even though he's a coach now so yeah it's very nice um robbering's a lot um man he's he's been having a coach he brings a lot of pressure to it he he uh he made he makes you feel that every kick really matters he he's like he's he's really good he um he definitely helps with the coverages the covers has been much better this season than we haven't had to cover yet but you can just tell from the guys running down they're a lot more passionate about it there's bigger emphasis on it thank you thank you thank you thank you it's carnival season and the US Virgin Islands invite you to the stunning islands of St. Thomas

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