The National Football Foundation's Good in the Game Podcast

LaVar sits down with the Fighting Illini's Kevin Hardy to chat about how he fit in with the famed 90s linebackers at Illinois, what got him into the game and how he thought he'd be able to wear number 50 at UI (hint...the legend who's award he won in 1995 went to UI and wore number 50...there was no shot!)

00:00 - Intro Kevin Hardy, 1995 Dick Butkus Award Winner

04:55 - Illinois Linebackers in the Early 90s

11:15 - Becoming a Standout LB

15:45 - Wanting to Wear Dick Butkus Number at UI

22:15 - Lesson Football Has Taught Kevin Hardy

26:25 - Biggest Running Back Rival

Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rps6FBtxNBjcamK0F_sAwH4qh73-qAR1K80HefZoF18/edit?usp=sharing

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

#collegefootball #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #illinois #ui #illinoisfightingillini #lavararrington #kevinhardy #illinoisfootball

LaVar sits down with the young pup, Alex Brown. The former Florida Gator chats about getting into the game, playing for the Gators and earning playing time after sitting behind Jevon Kearse + what he's up to now in life and what the game means to him.

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

#collegefootball #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #florida #uf #floridagators #lavararrington #alexbrown #stevespurrier #gators #floridagatorfootball

Two Butkus Award winners sit down for an in-depth interview as LaVar chats with former Michigan Wolverine linebacker Erick Anderson. Erick discusses his time in Ann Arbor, the magical 1991 season, where the game has taken him and what has meant the most to him outside of the game.

00:00 - Intro

04:45 - How Game of Football Impacted Erick

07:40 - 1991 Season

12:45 - Process of Being Special

19:30 - Michigan vs Ohio State Rivalry

29:10 - Impacting Younger Generation

Full Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CnFAsk1xQu9BrnJWwqprknIyYADYtL1W_Srigpfxyyg/edit?usp=sharing

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football. Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

#collegefootball #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #michigan #um #michiganwolverines #lavararrington #erickanderson #umvsosu #michiganohiostate

LaVar Arrington sits down with his former head coach in the pros, the ol' ball coach Steve Spurrier. Coach chats about how he got into coaching, being the only living member of the college football hall of fame to be inducted as a player and coach and what went wrong during his time in Washington DC as head coach of the Redskins.

00:00 - Intro and Welcome the Ol' Ball Coach

03:45 - Getting Started in Football and Coaching

10:05 - Coach Spurrier Being a Players Coach

13:15 - What Went Wrong in Washington

16:15 - What the Game Means to Steve Spurrier

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

#collegefootball #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #floridagators #florida #floridafootball #lavararrington #stevespurrier #coachspurrier #olballcoach #sec #nationaltitle #washingtonredskins #washingtoncommanders #dansynder

LaVar Arrington sits down with the head coach of the Syracuse Orange, Fran Brown. Coach dives into what got him into the game, his time at Georgia winning a national title and why the game of football is so important to him.

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football.

Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/ #collegefootball #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #syracusefootball #syracuse #syracuseorange #lavararrington #franbrown

Texas Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian sits down with LaVar Arrington to discuss his coaching career, the coaching influences he's had from Pete Carroll to Nick Saban and how the NFF has been continuing to grow the game.

00:00 - Intro

02:37 - Texas 2024 Season

04:22 - Coaching Influences

11:20 - "Tough All Day"

14:58 - Michael Huff's Impact on Staff

19:36 - NFF's Impact on the Sport

Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bPjqDFwuyJORaKEw6-_pBP91DqzOmRXbmrtJOVmpJS4/edit?usp=sharing

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

#collegefootball #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #texascollegefootball #texasfootball #longhorns #lavararrington #stevesarkisian

2013 College Football Hall of Famer Tommie Frazier joins LaVar to discuss his career at Nebraska, playing football in the 90's, his life after football, Lawrence Phillips and what the game has meant to him.

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

#collegefootball #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #nebraska #nebraskafootball #cornhuskers #lavararrington #tommiefrazier

LaVar sits down with Jeff Galloway, head coach of the Hemet Bulldogs, the high school team that was recently named the 2025 recipient of the NFF Hatchell Cup. LaVar and Coach Galloway chat about coaching high school ball, teaching kids life lessons through football and what the game has meant to him in almost 30 years as a coach.

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

#highschoolfootball #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #hatchellcup #hemetcalifornia #hemet

2024 College Football Hall of Famer Mark Dantonio joins LaVar Arrington to discuss his career, including how he got started in coaching, his tenure at Michigan State and how the game of football has helped him change peoples lives.

Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/17MosDcdNZQY1fmbFpQJrUOhKqk1fc-zJbO9Fsu5Llcw/edit?usp=sharing

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

#collegefootball #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #msu #michiganstatefootball #michiganstate #markdantonio #lavararrington

LaVar sits down with West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez to discuss his coaching career, innovating offensive schemes like the run pass option and what the game of football has done for him.

Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GfNMxLk4J5a1e8iP3VY5bz-0wsFHiNbgSfOsKMoS_eo/edit?usp=sharing

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

#collegefootball #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #wvu #westvirginiafootball #westvirginia #richrodriguez #lavararrington