FCS Football Talk

Brian, Sam and Chase have finished writing 125 team previews, so it's time for a bonus episode of the HERO Sports FCS Podcast. What did they learn, what will they remember and what's coming next? The guys offer answers while enjoying a celebratory drink (or three).

Brian, Sam and Chase ask 15 questions This-Or-That style questions about the upcoming FCS season.

Brian McLaughlin catches up with Donald Payne, formerly of the Stetson Hatters, now in the preseason of his second year in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Brian, Sam and Chase each draft teams they think could win their conference or make the playoffs. The loser could be buying a lot of beer in Frisco. Also: Thoughts on Jimmye Laycock's retirement and the HERO Sports Mascot Rankings. Storytime: Chase gets dragged by a beer vendor at a Nationals game.

Former St. Francis (PA) defensive back Lorenzo Jerome talks with Brian McLaughlin about his opportunity with the Seattle Seahawks and more.

Chase fields questions from Brian and Sam about his time in Baltimore at CAA Media Day. Plus: Brian offers his thoughts from the Patriot League teleconference, and all three guys look back on the last month of FCS Previews. Off-Topic: Brian doesn't understand the appeal of Fortnite.

Brian, Chase and Sam discuss the No. 1 storyline in each FCS conference as media days are underway. The guys also debate how many Southland Conference teams will make the 2018 playoffs and discuss Sam's article on the best traditions in the subdivision.

While Brian sips Mai Tais in an exotic, faraway land, Sam and Chase discuss huge roster news out of Bozeman. Plus: the FCS games we most want to attend in 2018, and more thoughts on being a media member.

Brian, Chase & Sam react to massive news at the start of NBA Free Agency. What program compares most closely with the LA Lakers? Plus: Brian talks recruiting and offers his thoughts on our first Debate Club article; Chase teases his new segment, "really good advice".

Chase, Sam and Brian talk about what has jumped out when writing the early FCS "Two A Days" previews, how Brian would contrast his days being around Florida and Florida State football and how it compares to an FCS atmosphere, and what's coming up in Chase and Sam's FCS Point/Counterpoint ... and much more.

While Brian is on vacation, Sam and Chase wonder -- can you be a fan of a program and still cover the team objectively? That, plus amusing stories from the guys' time covering the two best teams in FCS Football, like the NDSU game that caused one of Sam's peers to rage quit before a post-game press conference, and the JMU game that led to people lighting stuff on fire in the streets of Harrisonbur...

Brian, Sam and Chase debut the soon-to-be-named new FCS Podcast following the recent additions to the HERO Sports FCS Staff. They also talk off-season FCS ball, discuss their daily by-the-numbers FCS player jersey countdown and breakdown their preseason Top 25 poll and All-American teams

The former Western Carolina defensive back joins the HERO Sports FCS Podcast and talks with Brian McLaughlin about his time in college and the NFL Draft.

The former Maine offensive lineman talks to Brian McLaughlin about his time in college, the NFL Draft and more.

Former Murray State defensive back D'Montre Wade joins the HERO Sports FCS Podcast and chats with Brian McLaughlin about his college career, his potential in the NFL Draft and more.

HERO Sports' Brian McLaughlin talks to Wagner head coach Jason Houghtaling and offensive tackle Greg Senat about Senat's potential in the NFL Draft and his transition from basketball to football.

Former Central Arkansas cornerback Tremon Smith joins the HERO Sports FCS Podcast to talk about his time in college and the upcoming NFL Draft.

Former Delaware defensive lineman Bilal Nichols talks to HERO Sports' Brian McLaughlin about his time in college, the NFL Draft and more.

Former Illinois State defensive back Davontae Harris joins the HERO Sports FCS Podcast to talk about his draft stock, his time at the combine, and more.

Yale's Foyesade Oluokun talks with HERO Sports' Brin McLaughlin about Ivy League football, the NFL Draft and more.

The former Grambling running back joins the HERO Sports FCS Podcast to talk bout his time at Grambling and the opportunities ahead of him in the NFL.

Former Fordham running back Chase Edmonds talks about his college journey, NFL Draft day plans and more.

Former Stephen F. Austin defensive lineman John Franklin-Meyers talks about his time in college and the upcoming NFL Draft.

Jim Oxley and Brian McLaughlin talk about the FCS draft prospects who helped their causes in Pro Day workouts, discuss potential Day 2 NFL Draft picks and talk about some late-round prospects who've risen on draft boards.

Sam Herder is joined on the HERO Sports FCS Podcast by Keelon Brookins, who talks about his journey from Wisconsin to Northern Iowa, his NFL Draft hopes, and more.