The National Football Foundation's Good in the Game Podcast

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The National Football Foundation's Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee, Lavar Arrington, is the destination for exclusive interviews, untold stories, and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

  1. May 25

    Derrick Johnson on Going to Texas, the LB History Wearing #11 & What the Game Means to Him

    Derrick Johnson — College Football Hall of Famer, Texas Longhorn legend, and the all‑time leading tackler in Kansas City Chiefs history — sits down with LaVar Arrington for one of the most powerful conversations ever on Good in the Game. From growing up in a football family in Waco, to becoming the most dominant linebacker in Big 12 history, to overcoming adversity in the NFL, DJ breaks down the mindset, discipline, and legacy that shaped his life on and off the field. 00:00 – Growing Up in a Football Family 01:56 – What Was It Like Having Football in Your Blood? 04:05 – The Moment Derrick Johnson Knew Football Was His Path 07:03 – Choosing Football and Becoming a Texas Longhorn 12:19 – The Legacy and Meaning of Wearing Number 11 14:56 – Derrick Johnson's Legendary College Run at Texas 18:10 – How DJ Continued to Improve Without Getting Complacent 22:13 – Becoming a True Student of the Game 28:48 – Fatherhood, Leadership, and Building a Family Culture Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w4nKg3ZmTVvaY2LJ7MbwjsI45C93J_IsPVrQelYzLwQ/edit?usp=sharing The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee LaVar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football. Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/ #DerrickJohnson #GoodInTheGame #LaVarArrington #TexasLonghorns #KansasCityChiefs #CollegeFootballHallOfFame #NFLLinebacker #FootballLegacy

    46 min

  2. May 25

    Paul Posluszny on Linebacker U, Coach Paterno & What the Game Means to Him

    What does it look like when a player truly does it all — the right way? In this episode of Good in the Game, the official podcast of the National Football Foundation, host and College Football Hall of Famer LaVar Arrington sits down with one of the greatest linebackers in the history of college football — Paul Posluszny. A two-time Butkus Award winner, Academic All-American of the Year, two-time team captain at Penn State (first Lion to do it since 1968), and 11-year NFL veteran — Posluszny is the definition of Linebacker U. But this conversation goes far beyond the highlight reel. LaVar and Paul dig into growing up in Aliquippa and Hopewell, Pennsylvania — a region that has produced warriors and NFL talent for generations. They talk about what it meant to play under the legendary Joe Paterno, leading Penn State's turnaround era, the 2005 Orange Bowl victory over Florida State, and what separates the elite from the great. Paul also opens up about life after football — navigating the transition, finding his value beyond the game, giving back to youth in Northeast Florida with laptops and mentorship, and his current work with Raytheon Missiles & Defense defending this nation. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 05:34 — When did football grab you? 07:35 — Were there any special people early on — a coach, your dad — who helped lay the foundation? 13:01 — How were you able to be great on the field and in the classroom at the same time? 15:30 — In the greatest linebacker room in Penn State history, what separated you from the rest? 18:12 — What lessons were you learning from Joe Paterno during the program's down years and turnaround? 22:30 — Can you walk us through the locker room before the 2005 Orange Bowl against Florida State? 29:15 — How much did your education play a role in your 11-year NFL career? 30:54 — Did you struggle to find your value or your way after the game ended? 38:52 — Talk to me about the National Football Foundation and what your Hall of Fame induction means to you.  41:26 — How do you want to be remembered? Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z9DWKMF_8pRJ_byrYvebbZW-HMFQj09RhQsiBUMDDyk/edit?usp=sharing The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee LaVar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football. Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/ #GoodInTheGame #NationalFootballFoundation #PennState #LinebackerU #CollegeFootball #NFLLife #LaVarArrington #footballpodcast

    46 min

  3. Apr 2

    Sterling Doty of Stephenville High School Talks Winning the NFF's Hatchell Cup

    LaVar Arrington sits down with Sterling Doty, head coach at Stephenville High School in Texas. Stephenville was announced as the winner of this years Hatchell Cup by the National Football Foundation. LaVar and Coach Doty discuss getting into the game, what football has done for him in his life and what he wants his legacy to be. The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee LaVar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football. Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

    22 min

  4. Mar 16

    Texas Tech's Joey McGuire on his career, Matt Rhule's influence & coaching with LaVar

    LaVar sits down with one of the best coaches in the country right now, Texas Tech's Joey McGuire. The guys discuss their past coaching together in the Under Armour All-American game, Texas Tech's big year, McGuire's coaching career & how Coach keeps his teams motivated. 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - LaVar and McGuire Coaching Together 04:45 - Coach's Relationship with the NFF 07:15 - McGuire's Coaching Career 11:40 - Texas Tech in the NIL World 19:00 - Biggest Lesson Learned as a Coach 26:45 - What's Next Moving Forward Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CqT9GSN5oblivVnkewbZtE37mD9ZtLzvsu31gi57Ha4/edit?usp=sharing The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee LaVar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football. Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/ #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #collegesports #collegefootball #football #texastech #texastechredraiders #ttu #redraiders #joeymcguire #coachmcguire

    30 min

  5. Jan 26

    Minnesota's Greg Eslinger on the 2025 Hall of Fame Class & What the Game Means to Him

    LaVar brings us another interview with a member of the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame, Minnesota's Greg Eslinger! Greg and LaVar chat about the 2025 Hall of Fame class, Greg's path to to Minnesota and how lineman get the glow up once they step away from the game! Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/191ejQN5W7Ae5KPLMiOhaVyTJgETPo54rhNQrqFtGjBA/edit?usp=sharing The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee LaVar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football. Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/ #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #collegesports #collegefootball #football #gregeslinger #2025collegehalloffame #minnesotafootball #minnesotagoldengophers

    21 min

  6. Jan 12

    2025 CFB HOFer John Henderson on His Career, His Infamous Slap Routine & What the Game Means to Him

    LaVar Arrington chats LIVE with Tennessee and Jags great Big John Henderson! The guys catch up at the NFF Awards diner honoring the college football hall of fame class of 2025, which John was elected to. John and LaVar discuss the Hall of Fame, his INSANE pregame slap routine & what advice he would give to younger players in the game. Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rUrvloBEZgqRgfS25Za8n4chFQ-TAzLUwuvw_UC9-LE/edit?usp=sharing The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee LaVar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football. Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/ #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #collegesports #collegefootball #football #johnhenderson #jags #tennessee #tennesseevolunteers #tennesseefootball

    13 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    Class of 2025 CFB Hall of Famer Haloti Ngata on What the Game Means to Him

    LaVar Arrington sits down LIVE with Oregon and Ravens great Haloti Ngata! The guys catch up at the NFF Awards diner honoring the college football hall of fame class of 2025, which Haloti is a part of. Haloti and LaVar discuss the Hall of Fame, how to face adversity and what the game means to him! Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G9OOX4X2W9BoS2sd93ELpY_mRCCY0wBWVD_TySMxrdA/edit?usp=sharing The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee LaVar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football. Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/ #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #collegesports #collegefootball #football #halotingata #oregon #oregonducks #ravens #baltimoreravens

    12 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Armanti Edwards on App State's HISTORIC Upset vs Michigan & What the Game Means to Him

    LaVar Arrington sits down with the legend from Appalachian State, Armanti Edwards! The guys discuss App State's historic upset over Michigan in 2007, Armanti's career from college to the NFL and how he found his love for the game again in the CFL. Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eap9sXT0bHUMri8X4fsOU11MkmAtI9gYQDJw6ZYRz5I/edit?usp=sharing The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee LaVar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football. Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/ #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #collegesports #collegefootball #football

    31 min
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The National Football Foundation's Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee, Lavar Arrington, is the destination for exclusive interviews, untold stories, and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

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