The Left Hash Call

On this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard and Coach Dan Casey sit down with Drew Cronic, Offensive Coordinator at the United States Naval Academy, to talk through one of the most unique offensive systems in college football.Coach Cronic shares how his football journey started in a Wing-T family, how his father’s influence shaped his offensive philosophy, and how stops at Reinhardt, Furman, Lenoir-Rhyne, Mercer, and Navy helped him continue evolving the system. From jet sweeps and buck sweeps to gun option, midline, quarterback run game, RPOs, tempo, and spread formations, this conversation dives into how Navy has blended old-school physicality with modern answers.The guys also discuss how Navy’s offense creates stress for defenses by using one personnel group, shifting into multiple formations, protecting the run game, creating explosive plays, and adapting to the skill sets of the players on the roster. Coach Cronic also shares insight on Eli Heidenreich’s path to the NFL, Navy’s offensive identity, and why great coaching still comes down to developing young people and putting players in position to succeed.Whether you’re a football coach, offensive coordinator, option football fan, or just someone who loves hearing how great coaches think, this episode is packed with scheme, stories, and leadership lessons.

Minnesota State has been one of the most consistent Division II football programs in the country, but the Mavericks are still chasing the one thing that has escaped them: a national championship.On this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard sits down with Ryan Schlichte, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Minnesota State, and Chad Henning, run game coordinator and offensive line coach, for a deep dive into the identity of Maverick football.The conversation covers Minnesota State’s 2025 playoff run, what it feels like to come up short against a national power like Ferris State, and the internal push to become the first team in program history to win a national title. Schlichte and Henning also break down the Mavericks’ two-quarterback system, how they build a game plan each week, why the offensive line is the heartbeat of the program, and what they look for when recruiting quarterbacks and linemen.And then the episode goes completely off the rails in the best way possible: ranking every NSIC mascot by who would win in a fight.From serious football philosophy to Maverick pride to Green Beaver vs. Red Beaver debates, this one has everything.Featured Guests:Ryan Schlichte — Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach, Minnesota State FootballChad Henning — Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach, Minnesota State FootballHosted by Seth Howard.

This week on The Left Hash Call, Iowa State Offensive Coordinator Tyler Roehl joins the show for a deep dive into toughness, offensive identity, and what it takes to build a championship-level football culture.Coach Roehl’s résumé speaks for itself: All-American running back at North Dakota State, seven FCS National Championships as a coach, two national titles as NDSU’s offensive coordinator, a major role in Iowa State’s 2024 run game growth, a year with the Detroit Lions under Dan Campbell, and now the keys to the Cyclones’ offense in Ames.But this conversation goes way beyond the résumé.Coach Roehl talks about why he came back to Iowa State, what he learned inside the Detroit Lions building, how North Dakota State built one of the most dominant dynasties in college football, and why A-Gap Power is not just a scheme — it is a lifestyle. He also shares his upbringing in West Fargo, delivering newspapers through brutal North Dakota winters, choosing coaching over a potential six-figure job, evaluating quarterbacks, and building an offensive identity around physicality, conviction, and connection.This is a football guy’s football guy talking ball, culture, toughness, and the future of Iowa State football.

Central College head football coach Jeff McMartin joins The Left Hash Call to talk about what it really takes to build and sustain a winning program.In this episode, Coach McMartin shares the values that have shaped Central football for decades — toughness, consistency, character, and relationships. We talk about recruiting the right fit, developing quarterbacks, balancing physicality with player health, the special 2021 season with Blaine Hawkins, his time as AFCA president, and the advice he would give to the next generation of coaches.Coach McMartin also reflects on growing up in a farming family, his own recruiting journey to Central, the coaches who shaped him, and why he believes the best coaches never stop learning.

Morgan Scalley joins The Left Hash Call to talk about taking over as the head coach at the University of Utah, continuing the standard built under Kyle Whittingham, and leading the program into its next chapter.A Salt Lake City native, former Utah defensive back, and longtime assistant, Scalley has seen the Utes from nearly every angle — player, staffer, coordinator, and now head coach. In this episode, he reflects on his path from dreaming of playing running back at Utah to becoming an All-American safety, the coaches who shaped him, and what it means to lead his alma mater.Scalley also dives into Utah’s defensive identity, the meaning behind Relentless, Smart, Nasty, Ball Hawks, how culture is actually built inside a program, and why players must learn to “own their 20 square feet.” He also breaks down recruiting in the transfer portal era, the hidden costs of transferring, the importance of development, and why young coaches should never stop watching film.

In this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard sits down with Mark Sipple, Defensive Coordinator and Safeties Coach at Drake University, for a deep dive into the mind of a true defensive football lifer.Coach Sipple walks through his journey from a playing career cut short by injury to finding his calling in coaching, starting at the high school level in Wisconsin before stops at North Dakota, Wisconsin Lutheran, UW-Eau Claire, St. Cloud State, Augustana, and now Drake. The conversation covers his move to Drake, building a new defensive identity, adapting personnel, recruiting the right fit, and what makes the Bulldogs’ culture unique.The episode also turns into a defensive masterclass. Coach Sipple breaks down his three-safety system, press-man philosophy, the pinch/crush front, how defenses should study offensive coordinators, why context matters on film, and the “two yards per rush, six yards per pass attempt” standard he chases when evaluating elite defense. He also shares lessons from coaching through uncertainty, including the closing of St. Cloud State football, his deck-building side hustle, and the importance of staying grounded as a coach.This one is for defensive coaches, football junkies, and anyone who loves hearing how great coaches think about the game behind the scenes.

In this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard and Coach Dan Casey are joined by Keenan Bailey, the Co-Offensive Coordinator and Tight Ends Coach at Ohio State. Bailey’s rise through the Buckeye program is one of patience, detail, and relentless work — from arriving in Columbus as an offensive intern to coaching multiple position groups and eventually earning a coordinator role inside one of college football’s premier programs.Coach Bailey dives into his journey from Missouri and Notre Dame to Ohio State, what he learned working under Urban Meyer and Ryan Day, how the Buckeyes have evolved offensively through different eras, and what Arthur Smith brings to the next chapter of Ohio State football. The conversation also covers tight end development, the growth of Ohio State’s offense, the importance of research and note-taking for young coaches, and how the Buckeyes responded to adversity during their championship run.This one is packed with ball, coaching insight, and stories from inside one of the most competitive programs in the country.

In this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard and Coach Dan Casey sit down with Taylor Mouser, Penn State’s Offensive Coordinator and Tight Ends Coach, for a wide-ranging conversation on his path through the coaching profession, his offensive philosophy, and what Penn State fans can expect from this new era of Nittany Lion football.Coach Mouser shares how he went from playing defensive line at Adams State, working at Little Caesars, and cold-calling coaches to earning an opportunity at Toledo and eventually becoming one of the rising offensive minds in college football. He dives into his relationship with Matt Campbell, the culture that followed from Iowa State to Penn State, and the lessons learned from helping build one of the most successful stretches in Cyclone history.The conversation also gets deep into football: 12 and 13 personnel, tight end usage, under-center run game, quarterback development, the importance of empowering the QB at the line of scrimmage, morning practices, game-planning workflows, and why Big Ten football fits the identity this staff wants to build. Mouser also talks about Penn State’s tradition, the running back standard, the quarterback lab, and why the margins matter so much in championship-level football.This is a great episode for coaches, players, Penn State fans, Iowa State fans, and anyone interested in the real climb behind becoming a Power Four offensive coordinator.

From grinding as a free quality control coach to leading one of college football’s most explosive offenses, Sean Brophy is part of the next wave of elite offensive minds.In this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard & Dan Casey sit down with the Oklahoma State Cowboys football Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach to break down his rapid rise through the coaching ranks—starting as a quarterback at Incarnate Word, developing elite talent like Cam Ward, and building a top-tier passing attack at North Texas before making the jump to the Power 4 level.Brophy dives into:The reality behind fast-tracking a coaching careerHow great offenses adapt to the quarterback—not the systemWhy development still matters in the transfer portal eraThe relationship between play caller and quarterbackBuilding a winning culture in today’s “transactional” college football landscapeWhat it actually takes to succeed in the Big 12If you’re serious about football—whether you’re a coach, player, or just someone who studies the game—this episode delivers real insight from someone living it at a high level.Welcome to The Left Hash Call.

We sit down with Will Stein to break down what it really takes to build an elite football program—from developing quarterbacks to creating a culture players genuinely believe in.Stein dives into his philosophy of “high IQ, high character”, explaining why intelligence, discipline, and authenticity matter more than résumés or logos. We get into how he evaluates coaches and players, what makes a great quarterback coach, and why the best offenses balance structure with freedom.This conversation goes beyond X’s and O’s. It’s about building something sustainable—where players can love football, grow within it, and perform at a high level without burning out.We also get into:How elite coaches develop quarterbacks at every levelThe importance of detail and consistency in offensive systemsWhat “cutting edge” really means in today’s gameThe balance between simplicity and creativity in play designInfluences that shaped Stein’s offensive philosophyWhy relationships and trust drive everything inside a programWhether you’re a coach, player, or just someone who loves the game, this episode gives you a real look into how high-level football minds operate.@thelefthashcallTwitter/X: https://x.com/thelefthashcallInstagram: /thelefthashcallFacebook: /thelefthashcallTik Tok: /thelefthashcall#Coaching #CFB #LHC