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Brian Polian has experienced college football from nearly every possible angle.He grew up around the Buffalo Bills during their run to four consecutive Super Bowls, began his coaching career under Nick Saban at Michigan State and later coached at programs including Notre Dame, Stanford, Texas A&M and LSU. He also served as the head coach at Nevada before returning to his alma mater, John Carroll University, where he is now the head football coach and vice president for athletics.In this episode of The Left Hash Call, Polian shares the Nick Saban lesson that has stayed with him throughout his career, explains what separates winning football teams from undisciplined ones and discusses why the modern college football system has become increasingly transactional.He also breaks down why coaches must adapt when leading Gen Z athletes, why relationships remain the foundation of effective coaching and how returning to Division III helped him rediscover one of the purest forms of the game.

Brennan Marion’s journey is one of the most unconventional stories in college football.Before becoming Colorado’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under Coach Prime, Marion went from an overlooked military kid to junior college, lived with eight people in a one-bedroom apartment, became a record-setting receiver at Tulsa and fought through injuries that ended his professional playing career.Coaching gave him a second life.In this episode, Brennan explains how his earliest coaching experiences shaped him, how one playoff loss helped inspire the Go-Go Offense and why he continued betting on his own system when more traditional career paths were available. That offense eventually helped transform programs, produce one of the greatest upsets in college football history and earn recognition from John Madden’s family.We also discuss:Why he left a head-coaching position to join Coach Prime at ColoradoThe origins and evolution of the Go-Go OffenseLiving in a locker room during his junior-college journeyHow his first players helped save his life after footballBuilding winning programs with limited resourcesWhat he learned from Gus Malzahn, Mike London, Steve Sarkisian and Mark WhippleHis approach to developing young quarterbacksWhy coaches should stop chasing the next job and make their current opportunity greatBrennan’s philosophy is simple: do great work, serve the people around you and trust that your gift will eventually create opportunities you could not have predicted.Hosted By Seth Howard & Dan CaseyProduced By Sizzle Media

At Iowa, special teams are not an afterthought. They are part of the program’s identity.In this episode of The Left Hash Call, Iowa Special Teams Coordinator Chris Polizzi shares the winding coaching journey that brought him through Central Methodist, UCLA, Utah, Iowa, Western Carolina, Tennessee Tech, UT Martin and Tulsa—and ultimately back to Iowa City.Polizzi discusses the relationships that opened doors throughout his career, what he learned working under coaches such as Kyle Whittingham, Kirk Ferentz and Norm Parker, and why becoming a coordinator is more about managing people than installing a playbook.He also explains how Iowa builds its special teams culture, why the entire coaching staff is involved, how players can create value and earn a role through special teams, and the responsibility he feels to “leave the jersey in a better place.”This conversation is about much more than punting, coverage units or scheme. It is about relationships, leadership, family, player development and becoming a steward of something bigger than yourself.

Welcome to Crash Course, a new series from The Left Hash Call breaking down football concepts, systems and ideas with the coaches who actually teach them.In this episode, Drake University offensive coordinator Joe Matheson gives us a crash course on the Top Gun Offense — an aggressive, ultra-tempo system built around relentless pace, quarterback involvement in the run game, RPOs and freedom within the system.We break down how the offense uses numbers, leverage and grass to find space, why adding the quarterback as a runner creates problems for a defense, how base concepts are layered into explosive play-action shots, and why giving players freedom after the snap can make a simple system incredibly difficult to defend.From averaging more than 90 plays per game to producing over 3,000 rushing yards and 5,000 passing yards in a season, this is an inside look at the philosophy behind one of the most productive offenses in college football.Subscribe for more Crash Course episodes breaking down the game with coaches from across college football.

Dordt offensive coordinator Levi Jungling joins The Left Hash Call to talk about one of the most unique journeys in college football.Before he was calling plays for one of the NAIA’s most productive offenses, Jungling was one of the best receivers in Dordt history — and at one point, he was literally coaching the receivers while still playing.In this episode, Levi breaks down his path from Pella Christian to Dordt, the influence of Coach Joel Penner, what it was like becoming an offensive coordinator in his early 20s, how he sees option football, why calm matters on game day, and how faith shapes the way Dordt builds its program.This one gets into football, leadership, identity, play calling, family, faith, and what it means to keep making college football great.

UW–River Falls reached the top of Division III football by winning the first national championship in program history. Then, almost immediately, everything changed.Head coach Matt Walker departed for Drake, members of the coaching staff followed, and Jake Wissing was presented with a career-defining decision: leave for a Division I opportunity or stay and lead the program he had spent 15 years helping build.He chose River Falls.In this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard sits down with the new head football coach at UW–River Falls to discuss the emotional aftermath of the national championship, the first team meeting after Walker’s departure, why Wissing remained with the Falcons and how he plans to make the program his own without abandoning what made it successful.Wissing also explains the four pillars shaping his vision—empower, develop, lead and serve—his approach to rebuilding the coaching staff, the challenge of replacing a legendary quarterback and why the defending national champions should not be counted out.The personnel may be different. The leadership may be different. But at River Falls, the standard has not changed.Topics include:Jake Wissing’s decision to stay at UW–River FallsTaking over after Matt Walker’s departureThe emotional first meeting with the teamBuilding his own identity as a head coachPromoting Coach Wood to defensive coordinatorHiring a new offensive coordinatorReplacing key players from a national championship rosterMaintaining a championship cultureWhy the Falcons believe they can compete againSubscribe to The Left Hash Call for conversations with the coaches, players and people shaping college football.Produced by Sizzle Media.Hosted by Seth Howard.

Seth Howard and Dan Casey sit down for a summer check-in to talk about what life has looked like over the past six months, how their partnership began, and everything they have been working on behind the scenes.They discuss the launch of Chalk, Seth’s new role at Drake, the creation of Go to Work With, the evolution of State of the Program, lessons they have learned through coaching and entrepreneurship, and where The Left Hash Call is headed next.It is a relaxed conversation about football, life, building new projects, and the relationships that have made it all possible.Thank you to everyone who has watched, shared, subscribed, and helped support the show. We are only getting started.

Kansas football has gone from one of the most difficult rebuilds in college football to one of the most compelling programs in the Big 12.In this special edition of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard goes inside the Kansas football facility for an in-depth look at the current state of the Jayhawks program with head coach Lance Leipold, associate head coach Andy Kotelnicki, and quarterbacks coach and passing-game coordinator Jim Zebrowski.The conversation explores how Kansas established accountability, structure, discipline, and leadership; why the staff’s small-college roots still shape the way they teach and develop players; how the program approaches quarterback development and offensive identity; and what the new facilities and stadium investment mean for the future of Kansas football.Lance Leipold discusses the foundation of the rebuild, creating stability within the roster, and the standards that helped change the direction of the program.Andy Kotelnicki explains why he returned to Lawrence, how the staff builds its offensive identity, why preparation makes play-calling easier, and what separates a staff built around teaching and development.Jim Zebrowski breaks down quarterback development, self-evaluation, decision-making, coaching accountability, and why continuity remains one of the most important strengths inside the Kansas program.This is State of the Program: Kansas Football.Subscribe to The Left Hash Call for in-depth conversations with the coaches, players, and football minds shaping the game.Guests:Lance Leipold — Head Coach, Kansas FootballAndy Kotelnicki — Associate Head Coach, Kansas FootballJim Zebrowski — Quarterbacks Coach and Passing-Game Coordinator, Kansas FootballTimestamps: 00:00 Kansas Football: State of the Program00:34 Andy Kotelnicki Returns to Lawrence04:31 The Small-College Roots of Kansas’ Coaching Staff05:31 Kotelnicki’s 12-Year Partnership with Lance Leipold07:23 Why Bill Queiser Is Kotelnicki’s Right-Hand Man09:18 How Kotelnicki Has Evolved as a Play Caller12:06 Inside Kansas’ Weekly Game-Planning Process15:05 Where Offensive Ideas Come From17:24 The Filter for Adding New Plays18:17 Kotelnicki’s Unconventional Recruiting Story19:04 Watching UW–River Falls Become a Champion20:44 Managing the Entire Kansas Offense23:09 Andy Kotelnicki Quick Hits29:33 Advice for the Next Generation of Coaches32:21 Jim Zebrowski Joins the Show33:21 Life After Jalon Daniels34:19 How Kansas Develops Its Quarterbacks35:36 The Current Kansas Quarterback Competition36:28 Zebrowski’s Relationship with Lance Leipold39:04 From Mount Union Baseball to College Football40:55 Learning to Adapt from Larry Kehres42:05 How Jerry Kill Changed Zebrowski’s Career45:13 Zebrowski’s First Impression of Joe Matheson49:45 Watching His Son’s Career at Central Missouri53:55 Working Alongside Andy Kotelnicki55:57 Jim Zebrowski Quick Hits59:20 Advice for Young Coaches1:01:43 Lance Leipold Joins the Show1:02:44 Building Kansas’ New-Look Roster1:04:02 Rebuilding Accountability, Structure and Discipline1:07:01 Recruiting in the Modern College Football Landscape1:08:54 Adapting to NIL, Revenue Sharing and the Portal1:11:02 How Leipold Was Recruited to Wisconsin–Whitewater1:12:32 Sustaining a Division III Dynasty1:15:22 The Day UW–River Falls Nearly Beat Whitewater1:17:00 Why Leipold Eventually Left Whitewater1:20:17 Leipold’s First Impression of Grant Rohach1:21:01 Rebuilding the Buffalo Football Program1:23:33 How the Kansas Job Came Together1:25:24 The Transformation of Kansas Football1:29:49 Lance Leipold Quick Hits1:32:53 Leipold’s Advice for the Next Generation#KansasFootball #KUFootball #CollegeFootball #Big12Football #LanceLeipold #AndyKotelnicki #TheLeftHashCall@thelefthashcallTwitter/X: https://x.com/thelefthashcallInstagram: /thelefthashcallFacebook: /thelefthashcallTik Tok: /thelefthashcall#Coaching #CFB #LHC

Vanderbilt offensive coordinator Tim Beck joins The Left Hash Call to talk through one of the most unique coaching journeys in college football.Coach Beck’s story runs from playing defensive back at Pittsburg State, to becoming a Division II national championship head coach, to working with Gary Patterson and Jerry Kill, to helping engineer major turnarounds at New Mexico State and Vanderbilt.In this episode, we get into the details behind Vanderbilt’s offensive identity: quarterback-driven run game, physical offensive line play, strong/quick offensive line structure, option elements, four-minute offense, recruiting toughness, and how the Commodores built the belief to beat Alabama.Coach Beck also shares stories from Pitt State, learning the split-back veer, visiting Bill Yeoman, flipping the roster at New Mexico State, recruiting Diego Pavia and Eli Stowers, and what it takes to adapt as a coach in today’s college football landscape.This is a great one for coaches, players, and anyone who loves the details behind building a real offensive identity.Topics Include:Tim Beck’s path from Pitt State to VanderbiltMoving from defensive coordinator to offensive coordinatorSplit-back veer roots and option football influenceNew Mexico State’s turnaround under Jerry KillRecruiting Diego Pavia, Eli Stowers, and tough football playersVanderbilt’s physical offensive identity in the SECBeating Alabama and controlling the game with tempo, clock, and toughnessStrong/quick offensive line philosophyFour-minute offense and closing gamesAdvice for young coaches in the modern eraSubscribe for more football conversations with coaches, players, and people shaping the game.Hosted by Seth Howard and Dan Casey

Minnesota Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Greg Harbaugh Jr. joins The Left Hash Call to break down his coaching journey, the evolution of the Golden Gophers offense, and what it takes to build a quarterback-friendly system in the Big Ten.Harbaugh dives into his path from Division III football to Western Michigan, working under P.J. Fleck, studying NFL offenses, developing Max Brosmer, building around Drake Lindsey, and designing a pro-style attack that blends under-center run game, play action, RPO elements, motions, shifts, and quarterback autonomy.This episode gets into the real details: how Minnesota structures offseason development, why “job-based offense” matters, how Big Ten defensive football keeps changing, what he learned from small-college recruiting, and why technique, fundamentals, and constant adjustment are still the separator.Topics include:Minnesota’s 2026 offseason focusBuilding around Drake LindseyThe evolution from RPOs to pro-style offenseStudying Sean McVay, Kevin O’Connell, Ben Johnson, Liam Coen, and the 49ersWhy Big Ten third-down defenses are so difficultThe value of Division III coaching rootsWestern Michigan, P.J. Fleck, and betting on yourselfUnder-center quarterback developmentSelf-scouting and letting the quarterback shape the call sheetAdvice for young coaches trying to break into the professionGuest: Greg Harbaugh Jr.Role: Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach, Minnesota Golden GophersHosts: Seth Howard and Dan Casey