Up on Game: Hour 2 - Eagles Issues, No Bo No!

LaVar Arrington, TJ Houshmandzadeh, and Plaxico Burress talk about whether trading for QB Kirk Cousins makes the Minnesota Vikings true contenders for a Super Bowl, who they think fits that bill so far this year, the future of QB Lamar Jackson in Baltimore following his latest injury, Fernando Mendoza makes his first start and how he'll fare, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaVar, TJ, and Plax talk about the failed trade between the Chargers and the Broncos and if the loophole needs closing, Missouri HC Eli Drinkwitz takes issue with the expanded CFP eliminating conference title games, Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor commits to return for 2027, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is “Who We Are: Penn State” — brought to you by the Penn State Alumni Association. A show where distinguished graduates return to share their stories. Where we dig into the moments that shaped them. And where you discover that wearing these colors never really ends. In part one of this two-episode series of WHO WE ARE hosted by LaVar Arrington, Penn State alumnus from 2013 Nick Colella recounts earning a place on Penn State’s men’s basketball team as a walk-on, eventually becoming a scholarship player and captain. He reflects on the sacrifices behind that achievement and how his playing years and decade in coaching shaped his move into athletic administration. Takeaways: I just wanted to be a part of a team. I’ll make you guys better. That guest bathroom that you first walked into the Brad Jordan Center, I just sat there for like every day before practice. Getting the scholarship was a source of joy for me, as I wanted them to see that, so they wouldn’t need to pay for college anymore. Perseverance, positive attitude, and determination helped me get through all of that. I’ve been in the locker room. I know what the team’s going through. I’ve been on the coaching side for ten years. You’re building a plane as you’re flying it. I fell in love with the place when I got here, and I still love it. #fsr #2pros #upongame #upongamepresentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Good In The Game, College Football Hall of Famer LaVar Arrington talks with Syracuse head coach Fran Brown to explain how growing up in Camden, New Jersey, shaped his demanding, relationship-first approach to coaching. He discusses the DART standard, community service, the bonds football creates, and his ambition to build a championship program at Syracuse. Key Topics: Brown traces his coaching foundation to Camden Little League, especially Coach Drip and the coaches who taught tough love, winning, and lifelong connection. He defines DART as being detailed, accountable, relentless, and tough, and connects those traits to faith, family, academics, and football. Brown describes his commitment to community service and relates it to his own hardships, including hunger during his junior-college years. He explains how growing up in Camden, losing childhood friends, and receiving support from family and mentors shaped his outlook. Brown builds player trust through communication, vulnerability, consistent actions, and owning mistakes, while keeping clear boundaries between practice and personal relationships. He reflects on football’s emotional stakes and its role in shaping his identity, work ethic, family bonds, and life lessons. Brown’s Syracuse vision is to build a program that can recruit across the Northeast and compete for conference and national championships. He emphasizes development, good habits, education, and reducing unstructured idle time as ways to help players reach their potential. #2pros #upongame #fsr  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is “Who We Are: Penn State” — brought to you by the Penn State Alumni Association. A show where distinguished graduates return to share their stories. Where we dig into the moments that shaped them. And where you discover that wearing these colors never really ends. In part two of this episode of WHO WE ARE hosted by LaVar Arrington, Penn State alumnus from 2004, Amanda Gifford Lockwood continues to share her inspiring journey from Penn State student to Emmy-winning ESPN executive. They discuss the winding path from student teaching to a 23-year ESPN career. She shares how Penn State opportunities, relationships, and persistence shaped her work, and offers advice on using college resources, standing out as a creator, and staying connected to the alumni community. Lockwood pursued sports media while double majoring in elementary education and journalism at Penn State, then earned an ESPN radio production assistant internship. Her 15-week ESPN internship was followed by student teaching third grade in State College; she stayed connected to ESPN through remote work and occasional weekend production shifts. She says adapting how you communicate to each individual child taught lessons she still uses with people across the media industry. Her advice to students: use Penn State’s Alumni Association, network, professors, and College of Communications facilities. For aspiring content creators, she urges finding a distinctive angle that audiences cannot get from countless competing feeds and shows. Lockwood describes the Penn State alumni network as a practical career resource, citing recent meetings with Penn State graduates at Augusta National and in college football. She discusses Emmy wins for College GameDay, SportsCenter, and SEC on ABC, emphasizing that large production teams share the achievement. After 23 years at ESPN, she credits Penn State’s facilities, professors, access, and experiences with helping prepare her for a career she still considers a dream.   #2pros #fsr #upongame #upongamepresentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  In this episode of Good In The Game, College Football Hall of Famer LaVar Arrington talks with Mark Dantonio, longtime Michigan State head coach and National Football Foundation Hall of Fame inductee, about the coaches and relationships that shaped his career. Dantonio shares his five cornerstones for success, reflects on developing players on and off the field, and describes community service and the standards behind Michigan State's winning years. Takeaways You gotta relate to your players. They've gotta trust each other and trust the coaching. You gotta be passionate about what you're doing and be innovative. People don't understand the process. They understand the product. Both coaches were big on relationships and spending time with their players on things other than just football. You don't get there without great people and you don't get there without one person doesn't get there. You have to have a total group of people going in the same direction. You gotta win championships.     #2pros #upongame #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaVar Arrington, TJ Houshmandzadeh, and Plaxico Burress talk about the Philadelphia Eagles’ handling of QB Jalen Hurts and his blood clot, if the Cowboys can overcome their slow start, whether or not Rams HC Sean McVay is on the hot seat, if the AFC North leading Browns are legit, and more! #2Pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaVar, TJ, and Plax talk about fired Maryland HC Mike Locksley putting some of the blame on his departure on NIL, Lovie Smith and his son stepping away from coaching high school football due to the QB changing a play call, Colts QB Anthony Richardson gets arrested for marijuana in the big 2026, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TJ Houshmandzadeh & Plaxico Burress talk about the rash of injuries in the NFL this year and if anything can be done about it, the Brewers sweep of the Dodgers in the NLCS, whether Cam Ward and the Titans can turn things around, and more! #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TJ & Plaxico talk about Jalen Hurts and the Eagles injury issues and if their season is already lost, trying to figure out what exactly is going on with Broncos QB Bo Nix, questioning if Ohio State has actually underachieved with the amount of talent they have year in and year out, the Bears get QB Caleb Williams back, another edition of Up on Game / Down on Game, and more!  #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.