Inside the Headset with the AFCA

This week on Inside the Headset we speak with Neal Brown, Head Coach for West Virginia University, and in the second segment, we're joined by Reggie Bush, college football analyst for FOX Sports. With Coach Brown, we discuss the process of turning around the Troy football program, as well as the importance of creating a family atmosphere with a team. Later, with Reggie Bush, we discuss the impact his coaches had on his career, and a story from the 2006 BCS National Championship.

In Episode 5 Friday Night Lights Season 2 we recap Greenwood's 3-0 start. Coach Jone's gives us his thoughts on defense and how he manages that side of the ball while giving his coaches freedom. We also hear from Defensive Coordinator Jason Gill and learn about his journey from Head Coach to JV Assistant to Defensive Coordinator.

This week on Inside the Headset we speak with Les Miles, Head Coach for the University of Kansas. We discuss how he kept busy during his time away from coaching and the first steps he took when he got to Kansas. 

S2 E4 Friday Night Lights: Offense Wins Games

This week on Inside the Headset we speak with Tom Allen, Head Coach for Indiana University. We discuss his journey from high school assistant to head coach for the Hoosiers in the Big Ten.

In Episode 3 of Friday Night Lights season 2 we hear from Coach Jones on how Greenwood was able to avenge last years only loss in week 1. A preseason retreat, that is a tradition at Greenwood, may have helped the Bulldogs get off to a fast start. We will also preview this weeks big game against Fort Smith Southside. 

This week on Inside the Headset we speak with TCU Head Coach Gary Patterson. We discuss how he and his staff work to project and develop talent in student-athletes, as well as the importance of being yourself as a coach.

In Episode 1 of Friday Night Lights Season 2 we preview Greenwood's opening night opponent Fort Smith Northside. We also take a deep dive into the Bulldogs unique approach to off-season conditioning. It's a program they call Fasdogs, and it's not just for football players. 

This week on Inside the Headset we speak with Lincoln Riley, Head Coach for the University of Oklahoma. We discuss his journey from player to full-time position coach at Texas Tech, and how he proved himself as a young coach on his way to taking over the Sooners' program.

In Episode 1 of Friday Night Lights Season 2 we introduce Greenwood High School (AR) Head Coach Rick Jones.  Coach Jones tells us about his coaching journey and what led him to Greenwood.  We explore what it is like coaching for a community that takes its football seriously and has high expectations.  Coming off back to back state championships, Greenwood is shooting for a three-peat and it all starts with Coach Jones.

This week on Inside the Headset we speak with Chris Klieman, Head Coach for Kansas State University. We discuss his head-coaching journey from Division III Loras College to Power 5 FBS Kansas State and what it's like taking over an already well-established program.

Football is back. As teams across the country prepare for kickoff we're proud to announce season 2 of Friday Night Lights presented by the AFCA and Inside the Headset.  This year we are following Greenwood High School in Greenwood, Arkansas. Led by Coach Rick Jones, Greenwood has won back to back state championships and eight since 2004.

David Marsh, Offensive Coordinator - Texas Southern University

This week on Inside the Headset we speak with Fisher DeBerry, former Air Force head coach. We discuss what motivated him to become a coach, the changes he saw in football over his nearly 50-year coaching career, and his advice for coaches.

This week on Inside the Headset we speak with Matt Wells, Head Coach for Texas Tech University. We discuss taking over the Red Raider football program, transitioning his staff to a new school, and establishing his culture in a new environment.