Alex interviews Dowell Loggains, the recently hired Appalachian State head coach who was most recently at South Carolina after a long run as an NFL assistant and coordinator. After Alex and Richard talk a bit about App State’s last 20 years, Loggains joins (17:10) to discuss:

* Why he moved from the NFL to college football at a time when coaches are getting a lot of attention for doing the opposite

* Why he isn’t worried about spring games turning into roster poaching showcases for rival schools

* The concept of “fit” at a distinct school like App State

* Recruiting as a Group of 5 program in a crowded region

* Recruiting to a Sun Belt school vs. recruiting in the SEC

* The specific type of prospect who comes to Boone

* If he’s thinking about the House settlement and whether he’ll need to fight for resources with other sports

* The time management element of becoming a head coach

* How much he would delegate to a general manager

* Coaching Chris Johnson during his 2,000-yard season and whether that has value in the eyes of 2020s college football players

App State Flutie Effect study mentioned on the show: https://econ.appstate.edu/RePEc/pdf/wp1905.pdf

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Hosts: Alex Kirshner, Richard Johnson

Producer: Anthony Vito

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