Miami Shakes U Like A Hurricane: A Miami Hurricanes Podcast

We're re-running some of our most popular shows on Fridays this summer at The Call Sheet. Today, we re-visit our conversation with Jim Melody of Cedar Creek High School in New Jersey, who won the Group 3 state championship last season. Coach Melody joins us to discuss how to create explosive plays in your offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Football 101 episode of The Call Sheet, we look at the highest-scoring offenses in the NFL and what allows them to score so many points. What did teams like the Rams, Patriots, Seahawks and Bills do better than everyone else last season? The answers are interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we look at the strange saga of Brandon Aiyuk and his estrangement from the 49ers. Has Aiyuk played his last down in the NFL? And if so, where does he stack up with some of the most notable acts of self-sabotage in league history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Steelers threw the ball often to their tight ends the past few seasons, but the efficiency of their tight end passing game was low. On this week's Steelers Chalk Talk, we explain why that was, and whether it can improve under Mike McCarthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Hot Route episode at The Call Sheet, Pez from Pez's Picks returns to talk about the state of America on its 250th anniversary, and to share some thoughts on an exciting World Cup tournament here in the U.S.A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Football 101 episode of The Call Sheet, we look at how offenses are countering the "nickel revolution" on defense by putting more tight ends on the field. What advantages are 12-personnel sets providing offenses, and why have tight ends become their most valuable chess piece? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we draw upon some notable song lyrics to explain the state of six NFL players and teams. How do musicians like Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen and Led Zeppelin relate to Myles Garrett, Joey Porter Jr and the Vikings and Bills? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode #5 of Steelers Chalk Talk, we dive into Patrick Graham's desire to "live in nickel" this season, and why that may make Jalen Ramsey the most important player on the team's defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Hot Route episode at The Call Sheet, critically-acclaimed author, coach and football analyst Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com joins me to discuss the evolution of defensive football in the 21st century, and how nickel packages are changing the modern landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesdays throughout the summer, I'll be doing a "Football 101" segment on The Call Sheet where we answer questions on the intricacies of the game. Today's subject addresses whether defenses run "plays," and if so, how they're called and communicated on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Knicks finally quieting their critics by winning their first NBA title in over 50 years, today's Call Sheet podcast looks at which NFL players face similar scrutiny in 2026. Which players have the highest expectations and the most to prove? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Steelers Chalk Talk, we look at new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's scheme, how it evolves based upon personnel, and how he may use key pieces like T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey and Nick Herbig in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we head into summer vacation and the start of training sessions for football teams all across America, it's a great time to revisit some of the conversations we've had about scheme, philosophy and program-building. Today, we are re-running an episode from last summer with Shawnee (NJ) high school offensive coordinator Dennis Scuderi on the spread offense, its principles and core philosophy. Lea...

On today's episode of The Call Sheet, we're opening the Mail Bag to field questions from our listeners. Which NFL teams should bid on Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft? What should the Colts do with Anthony Richardson? How will TJ Watt fare in Pittsburgh's new defense? And lots more. Fun show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we present Part One on the subject of toughness in sports. What makes an athlete tough? What are the traits of toughness? And why is toughness the most important attribute in sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steelers Fans! Join me for this week's episode of Steelers Chalk Talk, where we look at reasons for the decline in sack production in Pittsburgh over the past few seasons, and how new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham might revitalize the pass rush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football programs all over the country are beginning their summer practice sessions, which makes this a good time to re-run my Call Sheet episode with Sam Houston State head coach and Air Raid guru Phil Longo. Coach Longo and I dive into the roots of the Air Raid, its core principles and what has made the system effective for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we look at the Bears looming move out of the city of Chicago to Hammond, Indiana, and the history of teams that have relocated in the NFL. One thing they all have in common: it's all about the money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we discuss which NFL jersey numbers have an argument as the best of all time. Which trio of players is the greatest to wear a single jersey number? And what number has bragging rights as the greatest? A fun show to start your week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each weekend, I will re-post the current episode of Steelers' Chalk Talk, which drops on the Steel Curtain Network podcast feed on Thursdays at 11 AM. If you missed it, this week's show examines what Mike McCarthy's run game may look like in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Hot Route episode of The Call Sheet, I'm joined by my college teammate, Gary Ricci, to discuss the brotherhood that forms when you are part of a football team, and the lifetime bonds that experience creates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Call Sheet podcast, Coach Kevin Smith looks at the Myles Garrett trade, and how it exemplifies the radical approach the Los Angeles Rams are taking towards roster construction. How is LA thinking outside the box, and why is it working? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Call Sheet, we debut our "Monday Morning Game Plan" segment, which will take us through every Monday until the regular season begins. This episode looks at OTAs, which are currently taking place throughout the league, and explains why "football in shorts" is more important than it may seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hot Route will return next week, but today we debut our "Steelers Chalk Talk" segment on The Call Sheet, breaking down Mike McCarthy's passing game and what it may look like in Pittsburgh. "Chalk Talk" episodes will run on Thursdays starting next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, we examine the history of professional athletes in America taking public political stances --including Jaxson Dart's decision last week to introduce President Trump at a rally in New York -- and discuss why these actions have been so controversial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices