DCTF Live Podcast | Dave Campbell's Texas Football

The Vikings have a new head coach, but he's a familiar face around the program. We asked Byrd about taking over for JL Geist, his early message to his kids, and what it's like to sit in the big chair now in Fort Bend. Before that, Tepper listed off a few programs to keep an eye on this coming fall, thanks to a ton of starters returning.

In one of our most on-brand shows to date, we talk to Robert Crivellari, a former high school football coach who is now the proprietor of one of the state's best BBQ joints down in El Campo. We asked him about both his careers, how they're similar, and what we need to get when we swing by The BBQ Place. Then, we answered a few viewer questions before wrapping up for the weekend.

Greg Powers of Next Level Athlete joins us in studio to talk abou the launch of our new recruiting site, what sets it apart, and what fans can expect from the experience. 

After a magical run with West Brook as an assistant last season, Todd Paine is taking his first head coaching gig. Turns out he's one of the most entertaining coaches we've ever talked to, from his philosophy on playing state champions to his published work as an author. In the first part of the show, we discussed a number of programs rebuilding for 2019, from Allen down to Wellington.

There were a few interesting moments from the Longhorn and Aggie spring games, a big name in the Texas high school football ranks steps down, and Ishmael Johnson runs through his thoughts and observations from time around the Bobcats the last few weeks. 

Hebron head coach Brian Brazil joined us to talk about the one thing Jamal Adams still wants, an exciting upcoming season for the Hawks despite the graduation of Oklahoma commit Trejan Bridges, and whether he'll bring back the mustache. Then, we answer a few viewer questions with his help.

Greg Powers of Next Level Athlete drops by to break down this week's biggest recruiting news, and we update listeners about the release of our new recruiting section at TexasFootball.com

On the heels of Chris Beard's meteoric rise at Texas Tech, the guys identify coaches in the college and high school ranks who are quickly becoming names to know for the future. 

The guys finally conclude their never-ending series of TXHSFB postmortems with a look at Dallas-Fort Worth, and listen as Tepper tries to power through with a clearly failing voice.

The guys talk with Greg Powers of Next Level Athlete about the latest news and notes from recruiting in the Lone Star State, recap an outrageous year of Texas high school football in Houston, and more.

The guys recap a sensational season of Texas high school football in Central Texas, remember a TXHSFB legend Eddie Joseph, and mourn the loss of the AAF.

The guys break down the wildly successful season of Texas high school football in East Texas and answer a few questions from listeners.

We pushed Tepper out the door to Opening Day, and took a few viewer questions to pass the time. We talked about the most sensitive TXHSFB fanbases, programs rising or falling and hit a few other topics. 

Greg Powers of Next Level Athlete breaks down the recruitment and playing styles of LB Will Garner, OL/DL Braedon Nutter,  RB Taye McWilliams and DL Marcus Burris. Then, Tepper takes a quick look back at the 2018 season for the San Antonio area.

The guys recap the Texas high school football season in the Big Country, discuss the latest TXHSFB coaching changes including a state champion retirement, update the All-Star Inflatables Run-Through Bracket, and hear Max's newfound love of New Braunfels.

The guys talk to Al PIckett about his book "Brother's Keeper" that is about to become a feature-length film, recap the Texas high school football season on the South Plains, and more.

The guys break down the latest in recruiting news across the state with Greg Powers of Next Level Athlete, recap the TXHSFB season in Austin, and give away another of Dave Campbell's new books.

The guys review what was a tremendous season of Texas high school football in the Rio Grande Valley, discuss the latest TXHSFB coaching changes (including absolute chaos in Class 2A) and more.

The guys talk to Troy coach Ronnie Porter about his Trojans' breakout 2018 season (and why 2019 may be even better) and unveil the bracket for the All-Star Inflatables Texas High School Football Inflatable Run-Through competition.

The guys discuss the piece on TexasFootball.com breaking down the 10 most improved Texas high school football defenses in 2018, recap the year in review in the Coastal Bend, and offer a giveaway for podcast listeners!

The guys talk with new Texas Tech head coach Matt Wells about taking over the Red Raiders and his plans to turn Tech into a winner, and celebrate Dave Campbell's 94th birthday.

Matt Stepp is our special guest host as he and Tepper discuss the latest Texas high school football coaching moves and Stepp's picks for the 10 best TXHSFB games he attended in 2018.

The guys continue their series reviewing the "Friday Night Lights" TV show, exploring what the show got right — and got wrong — from a Texas high school football perspective, with the help of special guests David Ubben and Teri Adams.

The guys talk with Next Level Athlete's Greg Powers about the latest in recruiting around the state, recap the sensational 2018 Texas high school football season in the Panhandle, and discuss the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for some reason.

The guys take a look at the 2018 Texas Longhorns — what went right, what went wrong and what's ahead in 2019 — and announce the Texas high school football teams of the year that will be honored in the 2019 summer edition of DCTF.