Prior to the Snap

This week's mini episode features a household name and outstanding NFL Veteran, Marvin Lewis. Marvin and I spoke about his path to the NFL, the position on the field he has worked with most, life after the NFL, and what it takes to get there. We also tie in from previous episodes of the podcast as Marvin dishes on his thoughts about the future of technology in football and some of the highlights he takes away from his 16 years as the Cincinnati Bengals head coach. You don't want to miss this conversation with an outstanding football professional! Listen. Subscribe. Share. 

In this weeks episode of the Podcast, I sit down with Andrea Williams, Chief Operating Officer of the College Football Playoff. Andrea is the absolute poster story of hard work, focus on goals, and perfect example to anyone looking to work their way up the steep ladder of professional sports. Andrea lets us in on her idea of what the future of women in leading professional roles looks like, what kind of work she does behind the scenes of the big game, and advice for the next generation of trailblazers. This proud Texan has returned to her roots after living all over the US for various jobs and explains how each destination has shaped her in contrasting ways.  Listen. Subscribe. Share. 

Straight from the set at Super Bowl LIII, Dean Blandino joins us this week on Prior to the Snap to talk all things football! The newly announced head of officials for the XFL reveals the path he has taken to arrive at where he is today. Dean is a man of many hats, including the face of replay officiating we see every Saturday and Sunday. Listen in as Dean talks about the up's and down's of close calls on the field, his role in the Her Turf documentary, how technology is advancing the game of football, and a little behind the scenes of the set of Fox Sports on game day.  Listen. Subscribe. Share.

On this weeks episode of Prior to the Snap, we take a different approach to the game of football as Mallory interviews the producer of Her Turf, Shantel Hansen. As an Anthropologist, Hansen's background in football has always been of a spectator, but in this short documentary, she follows three different female officials working their way up the ranks. We break down what the role of females look like in administering a game and what unique challenges they face. Females in sports, inspirations, future of different genders in football, and how important it is to share these women's stories are all topics expressed in this episode. Also, a teaser of next weeks guest might be dropped somewhere. Keep an ear out!  Listen. Follow. Share. If you would like to see more about this documentary, visit their website at www.herturf.com

What would you do when you put all your eggs into one basket....a basket that requires ALL your mental/physical/spiritual toughness...and then someone drops it to the floor right in front of you and all the eggs shatter? For Steve Fifita, my guest this week on the podcast, that was his exact reality when he went un-drafted for the NFL. Steve and I discuss his childhood and being the first child in his family born in the continental United States, his path to football proficiency, finding a way to pull yourself back up after falling down, and how crucial it is to have people in your corner that believe in you. Steve is an inspiration on not giving up what you love just because it didn’t go the path you wanted. Check out his new organization @im.press.on and all the movements he is making to rally behind mental health and overcoming the insecurities that haunt us all. Listen. Follow. Share.

In Episode 2, host Mallory Green speaks with Tom Quick, a current SEC Umpire who just completed his 20th season on the field. Tom is passionate about his family, love of football, and grilling a good piece of meat (as we find out at the end). He dishes the details on his personal life, importance of maintaining your fitness, what his future in college officiating looks like, the opportunity he had to give reporters on the job training, and what his favorite game has been so far. Hint: it's probably not what you think. Listen in to our second week discussing the unknown world of football officials.  

"Prior to the Snap" is a podcast where host Mallory Green  discusses the profiles of football pros. In Episode 1 (pilot episode) she speaks with the Coordinator of Officials for the NCAA Big Sky Conference.  Karl Richins is a 30 year veteran of college football officiating.  He speaks in detail about his experience, the difference between on and off the field, what gives him the most pride in his job, as well as his post season training academy.

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