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With Football 360, we will dive deep into American Football, from youth leagues to the pro level. Our podcast is your ultimate source for all things football with training tips, NIL discussions, D1 Recruiting, the Transfer Portal, Athletic Development, and Speed & Strength training. This podcast will feature discussions about all levels of football, including youth, middle school, high school, college, and the NFL and other pro football leagues. This podcast is for you if you are asking questions such as: -What do I need to do to get a football scholarship? -How does the transfer portal work?

  1. 6D AGO

    Ready-Made or Replaced: The New Reality of College Football

    🏈 Football 360 Show — Feb 10, 2026 (Restream) 🎙️ Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann ⚡ Tagline: "The fastest 48 minutes of football talk on the planet." 📍 Watch/Listen: YouTube + X (live) | Spotify + Apple Podcasts (audio) 🔗 Where to Find Football 360 🌐 Website: Football360Show.com (past episodes + more) 📺 YouTube: Like • Subscribe • Share 🐦 X: Share the stream + follow along 🎧 Podcast: Available on Spotify + Apple Podcasts 👤 Follow the Hosts ✅ Matt Biermann 🐦 X: EliteFootball 📸 IG: EliteFootballAcademy ✅ JP Rock 🐦 X: JPRockMO 📸 IG: JPRockScoutsU 🤝 Sponsors 📲 OFFRD — getoffrd.com A one-stop recruiting platform to: ✅ Build a digital recruiting profile ✅ Learn the process ✅ Research schools + find fit ✅ Message coaches + complete questionnaires ✅ Track outreach & engagement 🧭 Game Plan Strategies — gpsfootball.org ✅ Free recruiting consultation ✅ Personalized strategy + roadmap ✅ Development + marketing/branding guidance ✅ Help navigating portal-era recruiting realities 🧠 Episode Summary JP and Matt break down the modern recruiting landscape and why families need a real strategy in today's portal-driven era. They explain how recruiting has become more opaque, how evaluations (especially at QB) are often flawed, and why athletes must treat development + visibility as a year-round job. 🧩 Topics Covered 📌 Recruiting isn't "send it and hope" Getting your info to coaches is necessary, but doesn't guarantee feedback Coaches may like you and stash you for later The process is opaque — even coaches feel it 🏗️ "Build the house… then tell people it's for sale" You can't sit back and wait But don't market a "half-built house" either Balance: development + exposure 🔁 Transfer portal impact on recruiting Coaches want relationships but know kids can leave quickly Players feel the same instability on their end Less long-term development, more "ready-made" demand 📏 QB evaluation is too obsessed with height Many youth QB rankings heavily weight height over actual QB play Some "top" kids just look advanced because they're older/bigger Reference example: Diego Pavia as proof that production can beat measurables 🧭 Why families need a plan (Game Plan Strategies) Many parents are uninformed about cost, timelines, and realistic options Example: families reaching out too late (even day before signing day) ✅ What athletes should prioritize (the framework) 📚 Grades + school responsibilities 💪 Physical development (beyond school lifting) 🏈 Skill development (year-round) 📣 Branding/marketing (visibility matters) 🧠 Development is shrinking in the portal era Players are learning systems faster, but developing less Transfers create constant turnover across position groups Less time to build high-level processing and full-field QB skills 🏒 Multi-sport narrative vs reality Coaches say they like multi-sport athletes, but often only value football output Multi-sport can help athleticism — but can also become a distraction if football development stops Example: Layton Usry discussion (elite athlete + huge production) 🔥 Key Takeaways ✅ Recruiting is earlier, faster, and more competitive than ever ✅ Athletes must own development — nobody will "build you" in college anymore ✅ Visibility matters: you can't be shy ✅ Choose camps/combines strategically ✅ Skill + football IQ + consistency beat hype 🎬 Next Up (Teased) 📍 Camp & combine season talk (Elite Middle School Combine) 🧩 UC Report / national traveling camp discussion ⭐ Why invites often reflect years of development, not overnight hype

    49 min

  2. FEB 5

    College Football Recruiting Is a Business - Not a Dream

    🏈 Football 360 Show — Episode Notes Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Platforms: YouTube, X (Twitter), Apple Podcasts, Spotify Website: football360show.com 🎙️ Episode Overview JP Rock and Matt Biermann break down the realities of college football recruiting on the eve of Signing Day, pulling back the curtain on how offers actually happen, why patience matters, and how the modern system impacts high school athletes. This episode is a must-listen for players, parents, and coaches navigating today's chaotic recruiting landscape. 📍 Where to Find the Hosts Matt Biermann: @EliteFootball on X | @EliteFootballAcademy on Instagram JP Rock: @JPRockMO on X | @JPRockScoutU on Instagram 📝 Key Topics & Takeaways ⏳ Recruiting Is a Marathon — Not a Sprint Early offers to middle school athletes create unrealistic expectations. Many players don't see real recruiting traction until late senior year — sometimes days before signing. Patience and persistence are critical; timing matters more than hype. ✍️ Signing Day Stories: Late Offers That Paid Off Malachi Lewis (Webster Groves HS) — Missouri State signee who earned his offer just days before signing. Multiple Missouri athletes securing Power 4 and FCS opportunities late in the process. Proof that continued effort, camps, showcases, and communication matter. 🔄 The Transfer Portal Reality College football is now professional football in structure and behavior. Signing an NLI is effectively a one-year contract. Portal movement is constant — announced windows don't tell the full story. Players can effectively become free agents by unenrolling or graduating. ⚠️ Coaching Changes & Roster Chaos Early signees often commit to staffs that don't exist weeks later. New staffs inherit players they didn't recruit. Verbal commitments can carry legal and ethical implications. Many players lose leverage once they commit early and spots fill elsewhere. 🎯 Who Wins in the Current System? Players with multiple offers and leverage. Everyone else is often at the mercy of roster math, staff turnover, and portal timing. Smaller programs are capitalizing on portal fallout and landing high-level talent. 🧠 Fit Over Flash: Choosing the Right Situation Programs differ wildly in competitiveness and intent to win. Warning signs include: "You'll work in slowly" despite clear talent advantages Guaranteed senior priority regardless of performance Players should seek environments that allow them to play early and grow. 🏫 D2, FCS, & D3 Opportunities Are Real Opportunities Schools like Truman State, Missouri Baptist, Lindenwood, Western Illinois benefiting from portal trickle-down. High-level players can dominate early, then re-enter the portal from a position of strength. 🗣️ Coach Speak & Recruiting Red Flags Most recruiters are not the final decision-makers. Position-coach offers carry more weight than area recruiters. Junior Days ≠ Offers — context matters. Being taken through the head coach's office is a strong indicator of real interest. 🧩 Understanding the Power Structure Head coaches are CEOs — assistants gather intel. Recruiting decisions are layered and political. Parents and players must learn to read between the lines. ⚖️ Ethics, Transparency & Reality Not all coaches operate honorably. Players are often strung along without clear answers. In a real business environment, many recruiting practices wouldn't survive. Athletes must protect themselves and treat recruiting as a business. 💡 Final Message Keep working. Keep training. Keep communicating. Recruiting is unpredictable, emotional, and imperfect — but opportunity exists longer than most people think. The right fit, at the right time, in the right environment matters more than the logo.

    48 min

  3. FEB 1

    if You Can Play, You Can Play: The Truth About College Football Evaluation

    🏈 Football 360 Show — Episode Notes Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Platform: X (Twitter) & YouTube — Football 360 Show Website: football360show.com 🎙️ Episode Overview JP Rock and Matt Biermann kick off the Football 360 Show from the middle of a brutal Midwest snowstorm, mixing lighthearted weather talk with deep, real-world football analysis. From facility operations during winter weather to the evolving realities of college football recruiting, this episode dives into what actually matters when evaluating players — beyond height, weight, and hype. ❄️ Opening Segment: Weather, Training & Facility Operations Snow totals across the St. Louis area varied widely (up to ~11 inches in some areas). Discussion on closing vs. staying open during winter storms and erring on the side of athlete safety. Elite Football Academy operations during snow days, including unexpected high attendance once facilities reopened. Behind-the-scenes look at landlord maintenance, turf clearing, and winter logistics. Youth birthday parties during snowstorms — hardcore parents showed up anyway. 🏈 College Football Landscape & Roster Trends College football season recap and reflections on the modern playoff era. Discussion on the average age of college football rosters creeping toward 22–23 years old. NIL, extra eligibility, medical redshirts, and transfers have made roster projections far more complex. Matt explains current work scraping and analyzing FBS rosters to better predict real opportunity and depth chart movement. 📏 Height, Weight & the "Myth" of Measurements Breakdown of inaccurate roster measurements vs. verified NFL measurements. Example: quarterbacks listed at 6'0" in college measuring closer to 5'9" at NFL events. Key point: Height discrepancies rarely correlate with actual performance. If a player can play, size becomes secondary. 🧠 Quarterback Evaluation: What Actually Matters Trend toward smaller, more compact quarterbacks with quick mechanics. Shotgun-heavy offenses have changed pocket dynamics. Faster decision-making > leverage throwing. Compact mechanics reduce fumbles and strip sacks in tight pockets. Real-world examples of shorter QBs succeeding at high levels. 🥊 Football Meets Boxing: The Mike Tyson Analogy Compact, explosive athletes beating longer, "ideal-measurement" players. Once a compact athlete gets inside leverage, size advantages disappear. Applied to quarterbacks, defensive linemen, and skill positions. Technique, violence, and timing beat measurables. 🏋️ Offensive & Defensive Line Evolution Prediction: offensive line recruiting may shift away from extreme length. Defensive linemen are becoming more compact, faster, and more technically refined. Holding penalties and inside moves expose oversized linemen. Example: compact interior disruptors consistently outperform "prototype" builds. 🔁 Transfer Portal: Gift and Curse Transfer portal allows coaches to correct recruiting misses quickly. Benefits players who use it wisely. High school recruiting has become more volatile and less patient. Roster churn has replaced long-term program development. 🎓 Recruiting Reality Check College coaches juggle coaching, recruiting, administration, and survival. Many rely heavily on measurables to avoid "risk." NFL scouts have openly criticized college coaches as inconsistent evaluators. Recruiting departments are becoming more NFL-style to manage complexity. 🧠 The Missing Piece: Mental & Emotional Buy-In Biggest recruiting separator: does the player love football or love the idea of football? Warning sign: players who stop training after committing. Commitment is the beginning, not the finish line. Mental disengagement leads to stalled development and early transfers. Agents and outside noise often oversell average players. 🏁 Closing Thoughts Modern college football is faster, more transactional, and less stable. Player development still rewards those who love the process. Measurables don't win games — execution, toughness, and mindset do. The system is changing, but football truths remain the same.

    50 min

  4. JAN 19

    Built, Not Posted: The Reality of Player Development

    *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "2f8c84ec-db8b-4e75-b714-7a49d5518c85" data-testid= "conversation-turn-6" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Football 360 Show Notes (Segment: Social plugs → Training/Development → QBs) 📺 Where to Watch + Follow (Opening) Live on YouTube + X: "Football 360 Show" Call-to-action: follow, like, share, subscribe, tell your friends Also on Instagram, football360show.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify Radio: KLIS 590 AM (St. Louis) + looinfo.com Hosts: JP Rock + Matt Bierman 🏈 Segment 1 — "What's New?" + Training Life (Early) Matt: "What's new? Football. A lot of football every day." Quick behind-the-scenes: Matt multitasking, getting the show posted online. Training recap: Busy Sunday at the facility Strong turnout across youth / middle school / high school Encouraging: lots of middle school participation 🧱 Segment 2 — The "Big John" Moment (Size, Growth, & Why Football is Unique) JP describes a massive 8th grader who "looked like Big John." "Big John" context: Roughly 6'10.5 (measured at Elite Combine) Was 360 lbs in 8th grade, now joked closer to 450 "Big John is truly Big John… really Giant John." Fun anecdote: Lawrence Maroney (Normandy → Minnesota → Patriots) reacted: "He is huge… you've got to run around him." Point: his arm length + mass changes pass-rush strategy. Coaching note: Big-bodied 8th graders (especially 6'1–6'4+) often struggle with movement due to growth, joints, coordination. Big takeaway: football fits every body type You can have a 5'2 kid and a 6'10 kid—and both have a position "Football is a conglomerate of positions" with different attributes and mentalities Elite skills training is organized by position for that reason Mention: big-lineman pipelines at Francis Howell and Eureka 🧢 Segment 3 — Coaches as Dads + Letting Others Pour Into Your Kid Matt talks about seeing high school coaches bring their kids in (ex: Coach Brian Cook + son Ty). Personal parenting lens: Matt enjoys coaching his son, but also enjoys watching others coach him. Manning Camp example: he intentionally chose to be dad, not coach for once. "There's 363 other days where you are literally coach." 🏟️ Segment 4 — Development vs Social Media "Proof" Matt addresses criticism (from social) about whether Elite "developed" certain players: Mentions Brady Cook, Isaiah Williams, Tony Adams, Marquis Hayes and the thousands of hours spent training. Point: results and relationship depth matter more than posting workouts. Critique of "new-age coaching" culture: Work with a kid 2–3 times → post cone drills → claim development Real development includes: long-term training adversity conversations progress across HS → college → pro transitions Matt notes a moment where Brady publicly responded online to defend the work. 🎯 Segment 5 — Real Recruiting Truth: "Help" vs Guarantees Both emphasize: nobody can guarantee a scholarship except college coaches Families should look for help, not sales pitches. JP's point: people selling "guarantees" are selling you—guarantees are "worthless" Scouting lens: JP mentions he can often identify "automatic scholarship guys" the real value is helping the "dream guys" who need: the plan the performance work skills work guidance + answers at key decision points Shared belief: "The cream rises to the top," even if some pathways now lead to lower levels first. 🧩 Segment 6 — Example: Tion Gray + How Exposure Happens Matt tells the story of Tion Gray (seen as a freshman): Invited into training A D1 coach happened to be present (Barry Odom, Arkansas DC at the time) Coach saw him, trusted recommendation, and offered on the spot Key lesson: Talent matters, but being seen matters Athletes must take initiative to put themselves in the right environments 💸 Segment 7 — Football Money + Combine Reality Check Matt notes how training → confidence/skill → exposure can now lead to athletes earning money (college NIL and beyond). Shares NIL portal example: player with limited production (7 catches last year) tests portal and ends up at $675k. Combine discussion (US Army Combine, Elite Combine, KC Varsity): "You don't get there just by showing up." Combine prep is training-dependent: 5-10-5 shuttle times discussed (some around 4.25) now focusing on 40 times Point: many athletes are fast, but combines reveal where speed training is missing. Wrestler example: a top wrestler chooses to skip wrestling season because football is his future dedicates ~6 months to get ready for camps → KC Varsity → college camps 🔁 Segment 8 — Portal Local Notes: Tion Gray + Others Quick portal updates mentioned: Tion Gray is now in the portal J. Harris referenced as Kansas State Robert Kind (Robert "Kinda"?) referenced as being in the portal too (Elite Combine MVP) Background on Tion: Carnahan HS (now closed) early invite → developed through years with coaches and Boom lineman work now around 6'5, 330+ (as discussed), previously 6'4 225–230 as a freshman Big point: he "put in the work" — drenched in sweat, consistent effort, coached hard. 🧠 Segment 9 — Quarterback Development: Midwest Misconceptions + Age Advantage They shift to quarterback talent: Sunday had a strong QB group, including freshmen who "don't know how good they are yet." Compares current QB group to past elite classes (Dalton Deimos, Trevor McDonough, etc.). Challenge today is tougher: becoming the "anointed" QB recruit is harder now than it used to be exposure hotbeds influence perception (CA/FL/GA pipelines) Midwest QB argument: Missouri QBs can match the national level—often underrated due to "not a QB hotbed" narrative. Midwest football overall is strong (teams like Ferris State, Illinois State, Indiana, North Central mentioned) Major differentiator discussed: age Missouri kids often: freshmen 14 → seniors 17 turning 18 other regions: seniors 18 turning 19 That 1-year maturity gap = massive physical development difference. 📻 Mid-Show Plug (Radio) Reminder: Saturdays 11 AM on KLIS 590 AM Website: looinfo.com "Your loo info station" 🧱 Segment 10 — QB Archetype Shift: Size vs Mobility JP mentions Mizzou's 2027 QB commit from Omaha (camp sighting): around 6'0–6'1, thick build, good arm (as discussed) Matt's trend take: "Sweet spot" may be 5'10 to 6'1 now because those guys can run and escape. With today's defensive line speed/athleticism, being 6'5 isn't the advantage it used to be. Old-school QB myths challenged: "Tall QB sees over the line" — but you're still looking past 6'7 tackles. "QB on toes" — Matt argues force production requires grounding (compares to golf/baseball/basketball mechanics). Notes a smaller QB example (Washington commitment who considered flipping then stayed; name not confirmed in transcript) Around 5'10, dynamic runner and passer Reinforces belief: smaller QBs can absolutely play. *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "90233a61-b82c-452a-9f43-49d112acefa0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> ✅ Wrap-Up The guys close this segment by tying everything back to real development: it's not social media posts or hype videos — it's years of reps, coaching, adversity, and consistent work. They highlight how football is uniquely built for all body types and skill sets, and why position-specific training matters. The conversation shifts into a quarterback development deep-dive, pushing back on outdated myths (QB height, "playing on toes") and arguing today's game rewards mobility, efficiency, and real throwing mechanics. They emphasize that Missouri/Midwest QBs are undervalued, and one of the biggest hidden advantages in other regions is simply age/maturity (18–19 year-old seniors vs 17–18). Overall message: exposure + preparation = opportunity — the kids who train, test, and put themselves in the right environments give coaches a reason to find them.

    48 min

  5. JAN 7

    5,000+ Players in the Portal: Chaos or the Market Working?

    Football 360 Show Notes  🎙️ Intro + Welcome (0:00–1:34) Show open: "Welcome to the Football 360 Show — the fastest 48 minutes football talk on the planet." Hosts introduced: JP Rock + Matt Beerman. Back after a couple weeks off — holiday season schedule + time away. JP talks about how he "gets lost in the holidays" and has a hard time returning to normal. JP's holiday chaos: flu + COVID + bacterial/viral infection and a new baby. New addition: CROI, 8 lbs 9 oz — "that's a football name." Matt's holiday recap: time off for Christmas + New Year's, no travel this year (no Utah). Quick shoutout: Merry Christmas / Happy New Year to listeners. 🏈 Big Picture: College Football = Pro Football Now Tons of football happened; "interesting times" — Mizzou, transfer portal, and the bigger ecosystem. Transfer portal reality: ~4,000 players in the portal. Many may never play again. Many are entering because they're being nudged out of programs. Concern raised: Are we setting athletes up for academic success with multiple transfers? Transferring once was hard enough — now it's common to transfer 3–4 times. 🏛️ Congress / NCAA / "Let It Burn" Theory JP + Matt discuss how Congress and the Senate are now engaged in "fixing" college football. A conspiracy-ish idea discussed: NCAA may be letting chaos grow because they're tired of losing court cases hoping Congress steps in and grants antitrust protection. Matt's concern: If NCAA gets antitrust protection, it could be bad for athletes NCAA would regain leverage and return to controlling decisions in harmful ways. Key reminder: don't ignore how we got here — athletes used to be trapped by transfer restrictions. ⛓️ "Dark Days" of Transfers + Power Imbalance  Example referenced: players previously denied transfers and forced to sit even if dropping levels. Mentions "blacklisting" and the old system where schools had full control. Tommy Tuberville mentioned as a Senator involved in the discussion. Core thesis: It's always been professional football but only for TV networks, universities, and coaches. Now athletes have "skin in the game," and people want to "pump the brakes." 💰 Revenue Share + Who Wants the Money  The schools are angry because now they must pay athletes: ~$20–22M/year (revenue share baseline discussed) which creates shortfalls, job losses, belt tightening. Schools don't want collectives controlling NIL money — they want universities/NCAA to control it. Discussion of NIL clearinghouse concept (anything over ~$600 being reviewed): "third party intermediary" but funded/controlled by NCAA. Major point: "Fair market value" is set by two parties agreeing — not a third party. Predicts this becomes the next major lawsuit. 👷 Athlete "Employee" Argument  Matt argues the "athletes aren't employees" stance is weak: athletes are told when to show up, what to wear, schedules, responsibilities — that's employment structure. Trading "education" for labor wouldn't fly elsewhere. The current chaos is framed as the market sorting itself out: previously it should've been like this, but athletes had no agency. 🧨 Competitive Shake-Up + Super League Direction  Schools that used to pay under the table don't like that everyone can pay openly now. "That's how you get Indiana rising" (example used to show new parity possibilities). Matt + JP repeat the idea: we're heading toward a super league reality. If programs can't keep up financially, it'll show on the field. "Base layer" is revenue share; NIL becomes the differentiator beyond that. 📉 NIL "Go" + Contract Front-Loading + Future Pay Cuts  Matt notes many deals were front-loaded before NIL enforcement tightened. Players may be living on "last year's contract reality" — and next year money could tighten. Reiterates: denying NIL deals as "not fair market value" invites antitrust/commerce lawsuits. Emphasis: NCAA wants control back; toothpaste isn't going back in the tube. 🚨 Tampering + "Do Not Contact" Portal Entries  Predicts lawsuits around tampering. Portal entries with "do not contact" strongly imply backchannel communication already happened. Example: Mizzou player referenced (Bo Pribula mentioned) — didn't play bowl, then gone. Matt describes the new ecosystem: agents, reps, handlers — "a whole industry now." 📞 Real-World Example: Coaches Calling About Portal Players  Matt shares a story: one of their coaches got a call from a college coach asking about a portal kid. Their stance: "We don't represent them." "We train and develop athletes." Goal is athlete success, not making money off transfers or NIL. Advice for families: If you're a high-profile starter with real market value, an agent may help. But it should be someone legit (e.g., lawyer/true negotiator), not a "wannabe." 📺 Where to Watch / Follow the Show  Platforms mentioned: YouTube + X Football360Show.com Saturday mornings 11 AM on KLS 590 AM (St. Louis) + "lootinfo.com" referenced 🏟️ Portal Talk: Local Names + Coaching Threads  Portal remains the focus: 4,000 players, including local names. Jacobi Oliphant: Oklahoma State → Kansas State now ~6'4"/6'5", 230 connection thread: familiar coach relationships Portal recruiting compared to the NFL: players follow coaches, coaches bring known fits into systems. Example: Iowa State roster attrition referenced (down to very low numbers at one point). Washington State pipeline example mentioned; a cycle of roster stripping/refilling. Timing debate: some say portal should be spring coaches want January entries to get them through spring ball and install. Notes on "re-signing announcements": signals stability to fans also reflects that staying is now a two-way agreement many kids are "encouraged" into portal without being officially cut. Austin Romain: Kansas State → Texas Tech former Elite Football Combine MVP described as 6'6", 235, 4.6 forty, 35" vertical (as discussed) Closing theme of the segment: don't let NCAA off the hook — they helped create the chaotic system; coaches and athletes are now living inside it. 5,000 in the Portal: Chaos or the Market Working?

    49 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    Brady Cook's NFL Debut, Elite Football's Jets Pipeline & The Recruiting Reality

    👋 Opening Kickoff JP Rock + Matt Biermann open with quick weather + Christmas talk (warm temps, "no snow after Christmas"). 📻 Where to catch the show: Saturday 11AM on KLIS 590AM (Lou Info Station / louinfo.com) 🌐 football360show.com 📺 YouTube (Like ✅ Subscribe ✅ Bell 🔔) 🐦 X (Follow @Football360Show) 🎧 Apple + Spotify (listeners sharing Football 360 as a Top 5 show) ⭐ Local Football Spotlight 🏆 Jeremiyah Love + Local Stars Jeremiah Love mentioned as a major national name and finalist-level talent. 🧠 Brady Cook's First NFL Start Matt shares a personal moment: text from Brady's dad with a pregame photo of Brady + his mom. 📊 Brady's stat line: 22/33, 176 yards, 1 TD 🏈 INT breakdown: 1 on Brady 1 on receiver not finishing / not looking out of break 1 "50/50" where the defender made a play 🔥 Key point: Brady was a free agent, and this performance helps him stick long-term. 💬 Matt's "told-you-so": Brady projects as a long NFL vet (Chase Daniel / Blaine Gabbert type career longevity). 🛩️ NY Jets "Elite Football" Pipeline 🟢 Four Elite Football guys on ONE NFL roster QB Brady Cook S Tony Adams WR Isaiah Williams OL Marquis Hayes 🎲 The Odds Are Insane Matt shares the "lottery ticket" probability angle: Four players from one St. Louis training program landing on the same NFL roster is astronomically rare. 🧩 Bonus NFL Connections 🏆 Khalen Saunders mentioned as another Elite Football tie + recruiting success story (Western Illinois → drafted → Super Bowl champ). 🕵️‍♂️ Ray Agnew Jr. (Jets scouting dept) tied into Elite Football roots. 🆚 Jets matchup ties to Jaguars GM James Gladstone (another Elite trainee). ⚡ Isaiah Williams: Full-Circle Moment 🎥 From QB to NFL Weapon Isaiah's athletic profile: clean QB mechanics, elite overall athlete, true "football player." 🏃 Punt return impact: another house-call return + a questionable officiating call wipes one out. 🧠 Isaiah on Brady Isaiah praises Brady publicly: "Brady's a dog… works hard… everybody loves him." Matt shares an old tournament story where Isaiah volunteered to play WR/DB and helped Brady get QB reps — full circle now in the NFL. 🎯 Recruiting Reality + Combine Truth 🚫 "If you're good enough, they'll find you" is DEAD Matt calls it out: good film is required — but exposure + strategy + verification matters now more than ever. ⏱️ Combine Testing: Standardization Matters Hand-timed results can inflate times → athletes get exposed at laser events later. ✅ Best advice: prepare if you're going to compete at a serious combine. 🧱 Why Verified Events Still Matter College coaches want real numbers + real competition reps. Elite Combine credibility comes from standardization + competition level. 🔥 Best One-Liners / Clip Moments "Those days are over — 'they'll find you' is the biggest pile of crap." "Four Elite Football guys on one NFL team… some colleges haven't done that." "If you're going to a combine, you've got to be ready." "Brady Cook is going to stick in this league."

    48 min

  7. 12/10/2025

    NIL Millions, Transfer Chaos & Finding Your Path in 2025 Football

    Show: Football 360 – The Fastest 48 Minutes of Football Talk on the Planet Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Where to Watch/Listen: Website: Football360show.com YouTube: Football 360 Show – like, subscribe & hit the bell X (Twitter): @Football360Show Podcast: Apple & Spotify (audio only) Radio: Saturdays, 11 a.m. on 590 AM KLIS – Your Lou Info Station (LouInfo.com) Follow the Hosts: JP Rock: X: @JPRockMO Instagram: @JPRockScoutsU Matt Biermann: X: @EliteFootball Instagram: @EliteFootballAcademy Presented by: Game Plan Strategies – Football consulting to help families navigate their football future Free consult: GPSFootball.org GetOFFRD – Digital recruiting app and CRM to organize offers, messages & school communication Visit: GetOFFRD.com (O-F-F-R-D) – App Store version coming soon Episode Overview JP and Matt open the show with housekeeping and listener shout-outs (Football 360 showing up in Spotify top podcasts 👀), then dive into a huge slate: Mizzou's Gator Bowl matchup vs Virginia The transfer portal chaos ramping up Coaches publicly calling college football "a mess" The explosion of NIL, agents, and pseudo-agents The SEC's move to 105 scholarships The Big Ten vs SEC athlete gap And a deep look at the business side of modern college football This episode is all about helping parents and players understand what's really happening behind the headlines: how money, roster rules, and the portal are shaping opportunities (and pitfalls) for today's athletes. Key Topics This Episode 🐯 Mizzou vs Virginia – Gator Bowl Thoughts Reaction to Mizzou drawing Virginia in the Gator Bowl Why the matchup should make Mizzou fans feel pretty good The challenge of bowl prep in the portal era: Players opting out for the NFL Players jumping in the transfer portal Coaches trying to maintain momentum into next season 🔁 Transfer Portal Madness & NIL Agents Arizona State HC Kenny Dillingham's comments on college football being a mess The Sam Leavitt situation and the "we're going to have a really good QB next year" comment How that hints at tampering and pre-arranged portal deals The rise of: NIL "agents" (legit and not-so-legit) Neighborhood guys suddenly "handling NIL" for players Why families need: Real legal help for big NIL/portal negotiations To be extremely careful who they trust 💰 SEC to 105 Scholarships & House v. NCAA Fallout The SEC moving from 85 to 105 scholarships How this ties into the House v. NCAA settlement and roster limits Big questions: Do schools scholarship current walk-ons 86–105? Or bring in more developmental high school players? Why schools don't want donor dollars going to collectives: They want money in-house (Tiger Scholarship Fund, etc.) Collectives vs. school budgets = ongoing tug-of-war Expectation that more lawsuits are coming around: NIL restrictions (NIL GO program, Deloitte oversight over $600) Restraints on "fair market value" for athletes 🏈 Big Ten vs SEC – Who Really Has the Edge? Takeaways: Top-tier Big Ten teams (Ohio State, Indiana, Oregon, maybe USC) can beat SEC teams But depth and overall athlete profile still favor the SEC in many spots How the expanded 12-team playoff: Will give better data than random bowl games Reduces the "checked-out bowl" factor (opt-outs, portal, no stakes) 📅 Early Signing Period, Late Value & Roster Strategy Recap of Early Signing Period (last Wednesday–Friday) Why some players are being "slow-played" to late signing day Portal-first roster building: Programs chasing plug-and-play transfers High school kids getting pushed to the margins There's still real value out there in unsigned high school players… But only if colleges decide they want to invest in development again 💼 The Business of Coaching: Money, Titles & Recycled Names The modern head coach as CEO more than on-field teacher Assistants and support staff as the true day-to-day engine: They turn out the lights They know the players best They run the scheme and handle problems Coaching carousel talk: Lane Kiffin's situation and NIL war chests Iowa State's Matt Campbell to Penn State Age & background of newer hires (e.g., Colin Klein to Kansas State) Why schools keep: Recycling certain head coaches Ignoring the fact that most haven't been formally trained as business leaders Big Takeaways for Parents & Players You're in a business now. Money, contracts, and roster math are driving decisions more than ever. Be careful who you let negotiate for you – NIL deals and transfers require real expertise, not just enthusiasm. The portal can be an opportunity, but it's also crowded and risky if you don't have a real plan. Even as the system changes, the core rule for players hasn't: You need to be on the field and producing where you are to create options at the next level.

    49 min

  8. 12/03/2025

    NIL Millions, Youth Teams & The Truth About Football Development

    Show: Football 360 — The Fastest 48 Minutes of Football Talk on the Planet Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Sponsors: Game Plan Strategies — Navigate your football future with real answers for parents & players 🌐 gpsfootball.org GetOFFRD — The recruiting CRM & messaging tool for families 🌐 getoffrd.com  Where to Listen/Watch: YouTube & X: @Football360Show Website: Football360show.com Podcast: Apple & Spotify Radio: Saturdays, 11 a.m. — 590 AM KLIS (Lou Info), LouInfo.com 🎙 Episode Summary It's the busiest football time of the year—state championships, the early signing period, coaching changes, and NIL money flying everywhere. JP and Matt break down how multi-million dollar NIL deals for quarterbacks are warping the landscape, what that really means for recruiting, and why the smartest move for most kids is not chasing the hype, but chasing development. They then answer a listener question on how to pick a youth football team, dig into the pros and cons of travel/all-star teams vs local feeder programs, and explain why movement skills and coaching matter more than trophies and out-of-state trips. Finally, they talk about middle school "phenoms", who actually pans out, how often the "best kid in 8th grade" is still the best in college, and why speed + continued growth beat early dominance. They wrap with a candid look at coaching: head coaches as CEOs, assistants doing the heavy lifting, and why instability is baked into the college game. 🔑 Key Topics 1. NIL Money & QB Market Reality Concrete NIL numbers being thrown at college QBs (multi-million per year). How revenue-share dollars are divided: ~10–18% of the pool going to quarterbacks. QB1, QB2, QB3, QB4 each "slotted" at different pay levels. Why the three best-paying jobs in football are: Quarterback Rush the quarterback Protect the quarterback Takeaway for athletes: If you can hoop and you're 6'2"–6'6" but not high-major in basketball, you need to give those premium football positions a real look. 2. How to Pick a Youth Football Team (Listener Question) Question: How do you pick the right youth team when some promise big out-of-state travel and others stay local? JP & Matt's framework: Football is not a sport you need to travel for at the youth level. Travel/all-star teams: Often built around a few physically advanced kids (age/biological maturity advantage). Games vs out-of-state teams frequently get cancelled. Mostly about experience & hype, not long-term development. Local feeder leagues (Junior GAC, Rockwood, etc.): Consistent schedules, predictable opponents. Kids usually playing within their high school system and schemes. Have quietly produced just as many (or more) D1 and college players. What REALLY matters: Coaching quality — are they actually teaching, or just rolling the ball out? Development over weekend wins — is your kid getting better, or just chasing medals? Movement training & athletic base from ages ~7–15: Speed, balance, coordination, change of direction Not just "play calls" and trick plays 3. Youth vs High School vs College: When Does It Matter? Middle school is the starting line, not the finish line. JP's scouting lens: Starts watching guys in middle school, but tracks them through high school to see: Do they keep growing? Are they still differentiators at 16–17? Examples: Rare guys who were dominant in middle school, high school AND college (e.g. Blaine Gabbert, Brandon Sheperd). Others who were unstoppable as 8th graders but never grew or never separated later. Big takeaways: Don't panic if you're not the middle school superstar. Don't relax if you are the middle school superstar. You must keep building, not just "keep working." Build on each year. 4. Choosing the Right High School (Same Logic as Youth) Parallels between picking a youth team and picking a high school: Don't confuse winning programs with development pipelines. At big pipeline schools, someone's not playing until they're a junior/senior. For recruiting, especially at QB: Playing time by sophomore year is huge. Only playing as a senior is almost a kiss of death for recruiting. The reality: You can win rings, play on a state power, and still never get recruited. You may end up just being "the guy who played with that star," instead of being a recruit yourself. Core question for parents: Is this program the best fit for my kid's development and playing time, or just the best logo? 5. Development > Hype: What Parents Should Actually Prioritize From ages 7–15: Prioritize movement, speed, and athleticism, not just more plays & more tournaments. "Recruit speed. If not speed, recruit length. If not length, recruit height." Why all-star tournaments and youth "national champs" rarely matter for recruiting: College coaches don't care what you did in 5th–8th grade. They care what you are at 16–18: size, speed, film, and projection. Good questions to ask: Is my child learning real football and real movement patterns? Are we building a body and skill set that will translate at 16–18, not just 10–12? 6. Coaching Changes & the Business Side of College Football Head coaches today are more CEOs than hands-on position coaches. The real day-to-day: Assistants and support staff are the ones turning off the lights at night. Players often have their deepest relationships with position coaches, not the head man. Why there's so much instability: Billion-dollar enterprises being run by people whose only "training" is climbing the assistant-coach ladder. No formal leadership/dev programs like corporate America. Tribal knowledge, politics, and pressure to "win now" drive constant churn.

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