• Dr. Jen Welter on Being the First Female Coach in the NFL & What the Game Means to Her
    Jul 22 2025

    LaVar sits down with Dr. Jen Welter, who made history in 2015 by becoming the first female to coach in the NFL. The wide ranging interview gets into how Dr. Welter got into the game, what drove her to coaching and how difficult it is to be the first and earning the respect of players in the locker room.

    Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FtGbLYXWeBKsaRhoyhdOrnBVty98SqTWpq8Tb5_Ofqw/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 #cardinals #lavararrington #femalecoach #womeninsports #arizonacardinals

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    54 Min.
  • Illinois Kevin Hardy on Dick Butkus, the Famed 90s UI LB's & What the Game Means to Him
    Jul 7 2025

    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

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    38 Min.
  • Florida Great Alex Brown on Life, the Gators and What Football Means to Him
    Jun 24 2025

    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

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    34 Min.
  • Former Michigan LB Erick Anderson on UM vs OSU, the 1991 Season & What the Game Means to Him
    Jun 9 2025

    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

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    41 Min.
  • CFB Icon Steve Spurrier on Coaching, What Went Wrong in Washington and What the Game Means to Him
    May 26 2025

    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

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    21 Min.
  • Syracuse Coach Fran Brown on Changing Culture, His Upbringing and What the Game Means to Him
    May 12 2025

    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

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    48 Min.
  • Texas HC Steve Sarkisian on UT, His Career and What the Game Means to Him | Good in the Game
    Apr 28 2025

    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

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    23 Min.
  • Nebraska Legend Tommie Frazier on winning, football in the 90s and what the game means to him
    Apr 14 2025

    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

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    40 Min.