The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson & Trip Smith

SUMMARY: Arizona State football coach Herm Edwards joins the show to discuss his perspective now on the NFL draft. He also explains his decision to return to coaching after spending many years with ESPN. Herm takes us inside the culture of ASU football, and life as an ESPN analyst. He also discusses what he thinks defines a man. Colin Pinkney is the Chaplain for the Charlotte Hornets. He takes us...

Today we unpack a remarkable individual baseball feat...and how a "True Win" can never be accomplished alone. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BIO: Colin Pinkney, a highly respected and award-winning community leader, is the Executive Director at The Harvest Center of Charlotte. As team chaplain for the NBA Charlotte Hornets, he serves as a spiritual mentor to some of the NBA’s most talented athletes and was recognized in 2011 by sports legend and philanthropist, Michael Jordan, as a hometown hero . Pinkney's first book, Blueprints: Ment...

BIO: Herm Edwards is the Head Football Coach at Arizona State. In his first season with the team, they went 7-6 and played in a Bowl Game. From 2009 to 2017, he was an analyst for ESPN. Edwards also played cornerback for ten seasons in the NFL (1977–1986) with the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Atlanta Falcons. Former head coach of the Jets and Chiefs, he's most importantly a husband,...

Today we unpack how NFL draftees will change teams and contribute to franchises...and consider what kind of impact we're making on those around us. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BIO: Dalton Risner started 50 of 51 games for Kansas State. He was a 3x First-team All-Big 12, an All-American, and a three-year team captain. A Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2018, Risner is now heading to the NFL as an offensive tackle draftee of the Denver Broncos. TOPICS: Finding God while in college. Impacting teammates as a captain. The NFL Draft process. His mom and dad's positive...

BIO: Jordan Gross is a former NFL offensive lineman, spending his entire 11-year career with the Carolina Panthers. Playing his college football at Utah, he was the 8th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft. Gross was a 3x Pro Bowler, a first-team All-Pro in 2008, and played in Super Bowl 38. He joins us on UNPACKIN' it to discuss football, faith, family, and farming!   TOPICS: His NFL Draf...

SUMMARY: Appalachian State Football Coach Eliah Drinkwitz joins the show to discuss his journey to now being the head coach of the Mountaineers. He shares his view of the team currently, and the aspects that make Appalachian State a special place. He also discusses the role faith plays in his life, and what it means to live a purpose driven life. Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks Chaplain Jonathan Evan...

BIO: Jonathan Evans is an author, speaker, and former NFL fullback who spent time with the Cowboys, Chargers, Titans, Bills, Redskins, and Texans. He currently serves as the chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys and co-chaplain of the Dallas Mavericks. Along with his dad, Dr. Tony Evans, Jonathan has written the book, Get in the Game , which is a practical guidebook filled with sports analogies and spiri...

Today we unpack how much Tiger Woods has overcome...and what it means to be a true overcomer. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BIO: Eliah Drinkwitz is the Head Football Coach at Appalachian State. He was previously the Offensive Coordinator for NC State. He has also coached at Auburn, Arkansas State, and Boise State. Drinkwitz has taken over a program that has won three straight Sun Belt Conference Championships, four Bowl games in a row, and three National Championships at the FCS level. He is a husband and father of thr...

SUMMARY: Golfer Ben Crane discusses Augusta National, and watching the Masters as opposed to playing in the event. He also has advice for young golfers, and explains the Ben Crane Challenge. He also touches on faith, and God's role in his life. Former Olympian Ryan Hall joins the show to share his experience as a world-class athlete. He participated in two Olympic Games, and he discusses how faith...

BIO: Ben Crane is a Pro Golfer and a five-time PGA Tour winner. He played his college golf at the University of Oregon and earned his PGA Tour card in 2002. He's played in the Masters six times with two top 25 finishes, and recently tied for 8th at the Puerto Rico Open. Ben is a husband, father of three, and a follower of Jesus.   TOPICS: Watching the Masters instead of playing Augu...

Today we unpack Virginia's incredible journey...and how the Author of redemption stories has written one for us. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BIO: Ryan Hall represented the United States at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games in the marathon, and has the fastest marathon time ever run by an American with a personal record of 2:04:58. He is also the American record holder for the half marathon (59:43). Growing up in Big Bear Lake in southern California, Ryan attended Stanford University and is currently retired from professional running. Li...

BIO: Tim Hiller played his college football at Western Michigan and in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts. He also spent time with the Bears, Chiefs, and Patriots, and won the 2009 Wuerffel Trophy. Tim is a TEDx Speaker with the topic, "The Purpose-Driven Athlete;" the author of the book, Strive; and the co-founder of Next Level Performance.   TOPICS: High School Football lessons Why We...

BIO: Damione Lewis was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2001 NFL draft. Throughout his 10-year career, he also spent time with the Panthers, Patriots, and Texans. The defensive lineman played his college football at the University of Miami, and is now the Assistant AD of Football/Player Development at Florida International University. TOPICS: NFL draft experience Coaching at...

SUMMARY: Former Western Michigan and NFL quarterback Tim Hiller discusses numerous topics including his days at Western Michigan, and how injuries changed his life path. He also touches on how Peyton Manning influenced him while they were teammates, and his book "Strive" Former NFL first round draft choice Damione Lewis, now coaching and mentoring players at Florida International, takes us back to...

Today we unpack the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain...and how true success isn't based on either. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SUMMARY: Former Buffalo Bills star, Steve Tasker, joins the show this week to discuss his career on the field and in the booth. Topics also include the four straight Super Bowls he played in, his NFL draft memories, faith. and family. Jake Robbins, a former MLB pitcher, also joins us as baseball season is underway. He discusses his career, which included only 18 days in the majors. He also touches...

BIO: Jake Robbins played with the Cleveland Indians and spent time with six different organizations throughout his baseball career. His last stop was with the Chicago White Sox AAA affiliate, the Charlotte Knights. Since retiring before the 2008 season, Jake has stayed involved with baseball by helping young players as a coach and teacher. He is also the Vice President of...

BIO: Steve Tasker is a former wide receiver and one of the best special teams players in NFL history. He played college football at Northwestern and was drafted in the ninth round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers. Steve spent most of his 13-year career with the Buffalo Bills, going to four Super Bowls. He was a 7x Pro Bowler and a 5x first-team All-Pro. Currently, Steve is a sideline re...

We unpack the difference between knowing a one and done player vs. a veteran, and how this relates to our desire for deeper relationships. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HERE Click HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BIO: Garrett Bradbury played college football at North Carolina State. He won the 2018 Remington Award for the top center in college football and is an NFL draft prospect in the April Draft. . TOPICS: Preparing for the combine. Moving from a defensive lineman to center. Challenges of being in college and remaining true to your faith.g Expectations on Draft Day. Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Min...

BIO: Pat Williams is an author, motivational speaker, and the Vice President of the Orlando Magic. He's also a member of the Wake Forest Hall of Fame. Willams first earned a position as an NBA General Manager in 1969 and has led his teams to 23 playoffs and five NBA finals. SUMMARY: His new book, "Character Carved in Stone." The current state of college basketball. The visit to West Point that ins...