A lot has changed in the college football landscape since Mike and I chatted. Now we're getting closer to the College Football Playoff, and we have a LOT to discuss!!

Who is truly the Heisman front-runner? Does Ashton Jeanty stand a chance against Travis Hunter? Where should Boise State end up in the final rankings? Should they be able to get a first round bye?

Who is a dark horse?! We talk about Georgia and whether or not they can get the job done to finish up the season and why teams should be worried about them if they get into the playoff. Should Penn State be in the playoff and should anybody be concerned about them?

SO MUCH to talk about and we want you to join in on the conversation too!!

Please enjoy this episode (which is brought to you by Nations Best Football)

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Kinglsey Osei is the Co-Founder and CEO of Optimum Grading, which is a software that is designed to help improve player evaluations for athletes (specifically football). For coaches, it's been an issue with efficiency and congruency for as long as film study has been around, on how they can evaluate players. With Optimum Grading, it's streamlining the process and making things easier than ever before.

What you'll learn in this interview:

• Kingsley's history with the various organizations he's worked in (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, University of Illinois)
• What pain points he's seen with the process of player evaluation
• How the software works
• Who can benefit outside of just coaches (parents and players ALL benefit from this)
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• Is it better for higher levels or does this apply to ALL levels of football?

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Today I catch up with an old friend from Bodybuilding.com, Kevin Haynes, the Director of Football Equipment Operations at the University of Houston. Kevin brings a wealth of experience from his impressive career, having worked at powerhouse programs such as Florida State and San Diego State before his current role at Houston. Join us as we dive into the unique and behind-the-scenes world of equipment operations in college football.

Kevin shares firsthand stories from his years in the industry, reflecting on some of the good times, memorable experiences, and even a few funny moments along the way. He discusses the impact certain players have had on him, including notable mentions like Jameis Winston during his time at Florida State. Get an insider’s view of what it’s like to be around elite athletes and how these moments shape the job and leave lasting memories.

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in different stadiums across the country? Kevin takes us through his favorite venues, including iconic places like Florida’s stadium, Kansas City’s field, Oklahoma’s home turf, and more. These insights offer a glimpse into what makes these stadiums special from an operational perspective.

One of the most fascinating parts of our conversation is exploring the differences between bigger and smaller college programs—how budgets affect operations and the way each school conducts business behind the scenes. Kevin’s experience at a range of schools gives him a unique understanding of these differences, and he shares valuable insights into the challenges and perks of working at various levels of college football.

Whether you’re a college football fan, an aspiring sports professional, or simply curious about what goes on beyond the game, this episode is packed with interesting stories and takeaways. Don’t miss out on this exclusive chat with Kevin Haynes on The Gametime Guru!

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Dalton Lins knows what it’s like to compete at a high level. Growing up in Hawaii, Dalton fell in love with the game of football through his father. He competed at a very high level in his high school days and ended up as a preferred walk-on at Boise State, where his college days began.

The cool part about this story, is how Dalton kept showing up!! Through his career, he was typically a backup Center on the O-Line, but he kept showing up and earned an opportunity to play special teams and travel with the team. A great, valuable lesson to be learned here for the younger generation, on the importance of continuing to show up!!

In our conversation, we’ll discuss Dalton’s career and the memories he had at Boise State. We’ll chat about stadiums he played in, and some of the leaders he was around. We’ll also talk about the journey OUT of football when the playing days were over.

The transition from playing to the ‘real world’ is not always an easy one. We’ll chat about his ability to find a job that allowed him to utilize his skills he acquired in his sports career, into his professional career in sales.

Also, a major piece to this conversation also revolves around Dalton’s fitness journey too. Since completing his football career, he’s now focused on his health and has completely transformed his mind, body, and spirit! We’ll talk about how he was able to go from 315 lbs to 200 lbs and running multiple ½ marathons!!

You don’t want to miss out on this one! You will absolutely love what he has to say so tune in and make sure to leave us a review!

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Instagram (personal):

https://www.instagram.com/daltonllins/

Instagram (fitness):

https://www.instagram.com/daltsgetsfit/

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I met Jake through my sports media platforms when he was coaching high school football here locally in Idaho. Today, through this interview, I learn about his story on how he got to where he's at and what helped shape him in his journey. Through our conversation we'll learn about his business at In The Trenches Academy and what inspired this business plan.

This is an incredibly insightful interview. One I hope you all pay attention to. If you are a parent of an athlete, I would encourage you to listen and have your children listen as well.

Jake is a man of character who understands the importance of perseverance. Playing college football for a program that didn't win many games during his tenure there, yet he understood the importance of strapping up the pads and getting to work each and every day. This has transpired into his regular life in his full-time career(s) as well!

He's a well respected coach and trainer in the football scene too. Between coaching at the high school level and running In The Trenches Academy, he's inspiring young athletes to develop, improve, and have chances to play at the next level.

One of the great things about what he is doing with In The Trenches Academy, along with his business partner, is they are bringing linemen together to learn the techniques and skills that are necessary to make a difference 'in the trenches.' You see so many different skill position camps and training facilities, but there aren't as many places for linemen to go for the same types of training. It's unique and a great opportunity for those on the offensive and defensive lines to improve in their game!

Please join me in following and supporting Jake and his business by sharing this podcast with others around you. Give Jake a follow on his pages and make sure to hit that subscribe button on this platform.

If you happen to come across this podcast on YouTube rather than on the audio platforms, please help me in growing this channel by hitting that follow button and sharing with someone you know can benefit from this interview. You'll be glad you did!

Jake Pele Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_pele4/

In The Trenches Social Media:

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Welcome to the new series that will happen for the next three months, as I speak with sports broadcaster and incredible up and comer in the industry, Mike Zanetti about the college football landscape. This episode is brought to you by Nations Best Football and we're here to chat about contenders and pretenders, rankings, and more.

Who do we truly feel are contenders this season? Who do you think? Make sure to leave us a comment down below and let us know what your thoughts are on that.

Shane believes we'll know more after this weekend when the #WhoYaGot Game of the Week plays out with Ohio State and Oregon! Both Mike and Shane weigh in on that particular game.

Is Texas for real? Will Alabama rebound from their loss to Vandy? What do they need to do in order to get back into the race for the #1 spot?

We'll break down our thoughts on the 12-Team Playoff format for the college football playoff as well. You may not realize it now, but there will be quite a few teams pretty upset when the final rankings are set in stone, and we'll explain the reasons why.

Can Ashton Jeanty from Boise State continue on his pace as a runningback right now? If so, should he be deserving of the Heisman Trophy?

Make sure you give Mike a follow on his platforms as you can see below:

Mike Zanetti Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_zanetti/
Football Reality Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/football_reality_podcast/

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After competing at a high level in Softball for UCLA in the early 2000s, Tara Henry took some time away from the sport before she ended up overseas to finish a Master's Program. After that time, she was re-introduced to softball and it created an entirely new surge in her career. Tara is now the GM of Softball America as well as the Head Coach for the Great Britain National Team.

The goal for Softball America is to provide additional coverage to the sport through various channels. Whether it's social media, the website, or even podcasts, Softball America (now teaming up with On3) is providing a seriously great platform for softball coverage across the world.

Checkout the Softball America coverage here: https://www.on3.com/softball/

The goal for Tara and her Great Britain National Team is to qualify for the Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles. This will give her and her players plenty of time to develop the talent over there, to give themselves a chance to qualify in four years.

Our conversation is amazing as we hear some of her stories as a player as well as a coach. We'll chat about her experience going back to school and what she learned during her time overseas. (it's very unique and intriguing). I will ask her about her mentors and what she learned from them, and I'll even get to hear what she says about her favorite place she's traveled with softball.

Make sure to tap into this one, take notes, and share with a friend or family member who could benefit from this!

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