Former Alabama and Western Michigan quarterback Stone Hollenbach joins the podcast to share his unique journey through football at the high school, college, and professional levels. Hollenbach reflects on his time in the Alabama quarterback room under legendary coach Bill O’Brien, offering insight into the learning, competition, and camaraderie that shaped his development. He also dives into his remarkable high school career at Southern Columbia High School in Pennsylvania, where he helped lead his team to back-to-back state championships, and discusses the lessons, mindset, and preparation that contributed to his success. Along the way, Hollenbach shares his perspective on mentoring the next generation of quarterbacks and the qualities needed to succeed at every stage of the game, making this episode a must-listen for fans of football and rising QBs alike.

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0:00 Intro

0:30 NFL Comparisons

1:03 Back-to-Back State Championships

3:36 Walking On at Alabama

6:24 Learning from Bill O’Brien in the QB Room

10:23 Adjusting to the Speed and Physicality of SEC Football

12:28 Transition from Alabama to Western Michigan

14:26 Culture at Western Michigan

15:32 Mentoring the Next Generation: Training Young QBs

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