Arizona State Head Coach and former NFL Head Coach Herm Edwards stops by to tell Brian Billick about the stories that the camera didn’t catch with the ‘Miracle at the Meadowlands’ (1:15). Coach Herm then talks about what drew him into the college coaching world (5:35), and how he mentors and connects with young athletes. Herm reveals it all begins with a simple question (8:35). Then Coach Billick asks Herm about what spurred the infamous ‘You Play to Win the Game’ press conference (13:55), and Herm talks about the reaction his family and team had after the comments took off (16:15). The guys then discuss the difficulty coaching in the massive New York City market, and Herm reflects on a note that former New York Jets and New York Giants Head Coach Bill Parcells left for him when he took the job with the Jets (19:10). Then Coach Edwards talks about how he keeps his infectious energy going, and sustaining a 4am workout routine (21:15). The conversation transitions to how Herm was able to never miss a game or a practice during his long career playing in the NFL (24:25). Finally, with the NFL Schedule being released Herm breaks down how he would approach a 17-game schedule, and a modified preseason (26:25).

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