The Official Football Learning Academy Podcast

Today, our special guest is Quintin Demps. After graduating from the University of Texas at El Paso, Quintin was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. Throughout his NFL career, he also played with the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, and Chicago Bears. After his NFL career, Quintin got into coaching, with stints at both the high school and college level. He has just recently bee...

In this episode, we focus on Jack Lavelle, one of the first people hired by an NFL team to specifically be a scout. He started with Notre Dame, then went to the Green Bay Packers and finally the New York Giants. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to: https://www.football-learning-academy.com Social Media: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1 Foll...

In this episode, we focus on Steve Belichick, scout and coach at the United States Naval Academy, and father of Bill Belichick. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to: https://www.football-learning-academy.com Social Media: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballlearningacademy/ YouTube: http...

In this episode, we focus on trailblazer Mike Giddings Sr., who was the first director of pro scouting in NFL history and the founder of ProScout, Inc.. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to: https://www.football-learning-academy.com Social Media: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballlearn...

In this episode, we focus on long-time scout and personnel person Dick Haley To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL history, visit our Historical Scouting Reports class, where the greats in NFL history. Check it out at the Football Learning Academy website at www.football-learning-academy.com . Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to: https://www.footbal...

In this episode, we highlight the career of Fido Murphy, one of the more colorful characters in pro football scouting history. You’re not going to want to miss this one! To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL history, visit our Historical Scouting Reports class, where the greats in NFL history. Check it out at the Football Learning Academy website at www.football-learning-academy.com...

In this episode, we focus on trailblazer Ameena Soliman, who was the first Muslim female scout in NFL history. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to: https://www.football-learning-academy.com Social Media: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballlearningacademy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

In this episode, we focus on trailblazer Salli Clavelle, who was the first African American female scout in NFL history. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to: https://www.football-learning-academy.com Social Media: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballlearningacademy/ YouTube: https://www...

In this episode, we focus on trailblazer Connie Carberg, who was the first female scout in NFL history when she held that position with the New York Jets. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to: https://www.football-learning-academy.com Social Media: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballlea...

In this episode, we focus on Linda Bogdan, scout and executive with the Buffalo Bills from 1986 through 2009. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to: https://www.football-learning-academy.com Social Media: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballlearningacademy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

In this episode, we focus on scout Jackie Graves, who spent time with the Boston Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, and Indianapolis Colts. He was one of the most respected African American scouts during the 1960s and 1970s. To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL history, visit our Historical Scouting Reports class, where the greats in NFL history. Check it out at the Football Learning A...

In this episode, we focus on Ralph Goldston, who spent an entire career in pro football, from player to coach to scout. To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL history, visit our Historical Scouting Reports class, where the greats in NFL history. Check it out at the Football Learning Academy website at www.football-learning-academy.com . Football Learning Academy Website: To learn mor...

In this episode, we focus on trailblazer Tom Williams of the Houston Oilers. He was the first African American assistant general manager in pro football history. To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL history, visit our Historical Scouting Reports class, where the greats in NFL history. Check it out at the Football Learning Academy website at www.football-learning-academy.com . Footb...

n this episode, we focus on trailblazer Lloyd Wells of the Kansas City Chiefs. Many sources have Lloyd Wells as the first full-time African American scout in NFL history. That is not true and Ken Crippen explains why, as well as discuss Wells’ career accomplishments. To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL history, visit our Historical Scouting Reports class, where the greats in NFL h...

This episode’s special guest is one of the greatest returners in NFL history: Rick Upchurch. Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 1975 NFL Draft, he is one of the few people who have been named to TWO all-decade teams. He led the league three times in punt yards per return AND in punt returns for touchdowns. He was named to four Pro Bowls, has been inducted into the Denver Bron...

This episode’s special guest is former NFL offensive lineman Lomas Brown, who was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft. He played eleven seasons for the Detroit Lions, then played for the Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This seven-time Pro Bowler has been inducted into the College Football H...

Today, we have two very special guests to the show: Todd Marinovich and Lizzy Wright. Todd was a former first-round draft pick with the Oakland Raiders back in 1991. Todd and Lizzy just published Todd’s memoirs, titled: Marinovich: Outside the Lines in Football, Art, and Addiction , which can be purchased at marinovichbook.com. In this memoir, Todd is very open about the struggles that he faced wi...

Today, we focus on Ralph Hay, the person responsible for organizing the league that is now the NFL. Later, we will sit down with Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and member of the Hall of Fame’s Blue-Ribbon Committee for Contributors Clark Judge to discuss Ralph Hay. To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL history, visit our Historical Scouting Reports class, where the greats in NFL...

Today, we focus on trailblazer Bucko Kilroy, the long-time personnel person with the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys, and New England Patriots. Later, we will sit down with Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and member of the Hall of Fame’s Blue-Ribbon Committee for Contributors Clark Judge to discuss Kilroy. To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL history, vi...

Today, we focus on trailblazer Eddie Kotal, the long-time scout for the Los Angeles Rams and the person responsible for putting together great Rams teams, including the 1951 NFL Championship team. Later, we will sit down with Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and member of the Hall of Fame’s Blue-Ribbon Committee for Contributors Clark Judge. To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL h...

This episode’s special guest is the Chief Communications & Content Officer with the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Rich Desrosiers. In this episode, we talk about his career, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Hall of Fame selection process. We also talk about some of the new exhibits at the Hall of Fame. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to:  https://www....

This episode's special guest is Ben Troupe, former tight end with the Tennessee Titans. In this episode, we discuss the skills necessary to play the tight end position in the NFL. Ben was an All-SEC and All-American while at the University of Florida. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2004 and stayed with the team until 2007. He then spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Rai...

This episode is a tribute to former NFL linebacker Bill Bergey, whose passing was announced Christmas Day. We include an archival interview that host Ken Crippen did with Bergey back in 2012 to let him know that he was inducted into the Professional Football Researcher’s Association’s Hall of Very Good and his thoughts on it are discussed in the interview. Also in that interview, we discuss his li...

This episode’s special guest is former NFL offensive tackle George Kunz, who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Colts. He was the second overall pick in the 1969 NFL draft, behind O.J. Simpson. He earned seven trips to the Pro Bowl in his nine-year playing career. This podcast is the first part of our discussion with George. The second part can be found in our Historical Scouting Reports...

This episode’s special guest is former NFL tight end Daniel Wilcox, who played for the New York Jets, won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and played for the Baltimore Ravens. Hear his honest thoughts of playing for Herm Edwards, Jon Gruden, and John Harbaugh. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn more about the FLA, go to:  https://www.football-learning-academy.com Social Me...