The Number One College Football Show with RJ Young

RJ Young is joined by former Georgia LB Nakobe Dean ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. Dean discusses his preparation for the NFL as well as his on and off field preparation during his time at Georgia. Then, Dean recalls what it felt like to win championships in high school and college before sharing his favorite story about head coach Kirby Smart.

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In the last episode of the Fox Sports 2022 USFL Coaches Series, RJ Young chats with New Jersey Generals head coach Mike Riley. Riley shares the story of discovering Tom Brady in high school, and wanting to draft him in the NFL. Then he shares updates on the Generals’ progress, and why he wanted QB Luis Perez to lead his offense. Lastly, Mike Riley reflects on what it was like to play for legendary Alabama head coach Bear Bryant.

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RJ Young caught up with USFL’s Tampa Bay Bandits head coach Todd Haley. Haley and RJ talk about what he learned while coaching high school football, and why he took the opportunity to coach in the USFL. Then, Haley reflects on his NFL coaching days including his time at the Pittsburgh Steelers as an offensive coordinator, and completing the best one-year turnaround in franchise history with the Kansas City Chiefs. Haley also touches on QB Jordan Ta’amu’s progress, and why the Bandits are lucky to have him on the roster.

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RJ Young sits down with Philadelphia Stars head coach and general manager Bart Andrus as part of his Fox Sports 2022 USFL Coaches Series. Andrus discusses his extensive coaching experience and appreciation for legendary quarterback Joe Montana, and he explains why he wanted the opportunity to be a head coach in the USFL Plus, Andrus describes his relationship with fellow USFL head coach Jeff Fisher and goes in depth on his Philadelphia Stars team, including QB Bryan Scott.

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RJ Young continues his USFL coaching series with New Orleans Breakers head coach Larry Fedora. Fedora explains why he was interested in coaching in the USFL, and what his offensive and defensive philosophy are going to look like. RJ asks him what we can expect from QB Kyle Sloter, RB TJ Logan, and WR Jonathan Adams and Johnnie Dixon. Lastly, Coach Fedora reveals how his team is preparing for training camp. 

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After 37 years as an assistant at the college and pro levels, Kirby Wilson is getting his first chance at being a head coach. Wilson shares with RJ Young why the opportunity with the USFL's Pittsburgh Maulers lured him out of retirement Wilson also reveals what it was like to learn under Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, which Super Bowl ring is his favorite, and how he constructed his staff.

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RJ's USFL coaches series continues with Birmingham Stallions head coach Skip Holtz. Holtz and RJ talk about why he wanted to coach in the USFL, why he drafted former Arizona LB Scooby Wright, and why he's excited to face conference USA rivals Kevin Sumlin and Larry Fedora. Holtz also tells the amazing story of how Bobby Bowden got him the offensive coordinator job at Notre Dame back in the day.

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RJ Young continues his Fox Sports 2022 USFL Coaches Series with former Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin. Sumlin details why his extensive CFB coaching experience makes him a great fit for the USFL. He also breaks down why he drafted former Northwestern QB Clayton Thorson and former Florida RB Mark Thompson, and how he plans on using them in his offense.

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RJ Young kicks off his Fox Sports 2022 USFL Coaches Series with NFL vet and USFL Michigan Panthers head coach Jeff Fisher. Fisher talks drafting QBs Shea Patterson and Paxton Lynch, and what skills they will bring to the Panthers offense. He also reminisces on his time in the NFL, and reveals what he learned from coaching Steve McNair. Lastly, Fisher breaks down his rivalry with fellow USFL coach Bart Andrus, and speaks highly of Philadelphia Stars QB Bryan Scott.

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RJ Young analyzes players from the NFL combine including Ole Miss' Matt Corral, Liberty's Malik Willis, Iowa State's Breece Hall, Georgia's Jordan Davis and Alabama's Evan Neal, and reveals if they increased or decreased their draft stock. Then RJ reveals his spring Top 10 teams which features Alabama, Ohio State, Arkansas and more.

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