The Left Hash Call

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The Left Hash Call is a guest-first podcast hosted by Seth Howard. Focused on real stories and lasting lessons, each episode invites you into conversations with people whose experiences stretch across coaching, leadership, and personal development. This isn't a show built on trending topics—it’s about honest dialogue, thoughtful insight, and conversations that stand the test of time.

  1. 3d ago

    How Vanderbilt Built a Physical SEC Offense with Tim Beck | Ep. 64

    Vanderbilt offensive coordinator Tim Beck joins The Left Hash Call to talk through one of the most unique coaching journeys in college football.Coach Beck’s story runs from playing defensive back at Pittsburg State, to becoming a Division II national championship head coach, to working with Gary Patterson and Jerry Kill, to helping engineer major turnarounds at New Mexico State and Vanderbilt.In this episode, we get into the details behind Vanderbilt’s offensive identity: quarterback-driven run game, physical offensive line play, strong/quick offensive line structure, option elements, four-minute offense, recruiting toughness, and how the Commodores built the belief to beat Alabama.Coach Beck also shares stories from Pitt State, learning the split-back veer, visiting Bill Yeoman, flipping the roster at New Mexico State, recruiting Diego Pavia and Eli Stowers, and what it takes to adapt as a coach in today’s college football landscape.This is a great one for coaches, players, and anyone who loves the details behind building a real offensive identity.Topics Include:Tim Beck’s path from Pitt State to VanderbiltMoving from defensive coordinator to offensive coordinatorSplit-back veer roots and option football influenceNew Mexico State’s turnaround under Jerry KillRecruiting Diego Pavia, Eli Stowers, and tough football playersVanderbilt’s physical offensive identity in the SECBeating Alabama and controlling the game with tempo, clock, and toughnessStrong/quick offensive line philosophyFour-minute offense and closing gamesAdvice for young coaches in the modern eraSubscribe for more football conversations with coaches, players, and people shaping the game.Hosted by Seth Howard and Dan Casey

    41 min

  2. Jun 8

    Greg Harbaugh on Building an NFL-Style Offense, Drake Lindsey & Big Ten Defenses | Ep. 63

    Minnesota Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Greg Harbaugh Jr. joins The Left Hash Call to break down his coaching journey, the evolution of the Golden Gophers offense, and what it takes to build a quarterback-friendly system in the Big Ten.Harbaugh dives into his path from Division III football to Western Michigan, working under P.J. Fleck, studying NFL offenses, developing Max Brosmer, building around Drake Lindsey, and designing a pro-style attack that blends under-center run game, play action, RPO elements, motions, shifts, and quarterback autonomy.This episode gets into the real details: how Minnesota structures offseason development, why “job-based offense” matters, how Big Ten defensive football keeps changing, what he learned from small-college recruiting, and why technique, fundamentals, and constant adjustment are still the separator.Topics include:Minnesota’s 2026 offseason focusBuilding around Drake LindseyThe evolution from RPOs to pro-style offenseStudying Sean McVay, Kevin O’Connell, Ben Johnson, Liam Coen, and the 49ersWhy Big Ten third-down defenses are so difficultThe value of Division III coaching rootsWestern Michigan, P.J. Fleck, and betting on yourselfUnder-center quarterback developmentSelf-scouting and letting the quarterback shape the call sheetAdvice for young coaches trying to break into the professionGuest: Greg Harbaugh Jr.Role: Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach, Minnesota Golden GophersHosts: Seth Howard and Dan Casey

    44 min

  3. Jun 1

    Drew Cronic on Navy’s Modern Wing-T Offense | Ep. 62

    On this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard and Coach Dan Casey sit down with Drew Cronic, Offensive Coordinator at the United States Naval Academy, to talk through one of the most unique offensive systems in college football.Coach Cronic shares how his football journey started in a Wing-T family, how his father’s influence shaped his offensive philosophy, and how stops at Reinhardt, Furman, Lenoir-Rhyne, Mercer, and Navy helped him continue evolving the system. From jet sweeps and buck sweeps to gun option, midline, quarterback run game, RPOs, tempo, and spread formations, this conversation dives into how Navy has blended old-school physicality with modern answers.The guys also discuss how Navy’s offense creates stress for defenses by using one personnel group, shifting into multiple formations, protecting the run game, creating explosive plays, and adapting to the skill sets of the players on the roster. Coach Cronic also shares insight on Eli Heidenreich’s path to the NFL, Navy’s offensive identity, and why great coaching still comes down to developing young people and putting players in position to succeed.Whether you’re a football coach, offensive coordinator, option football fan, or just someone who loves hearing how great coaches think, this episode is packed with scheme, stories, and leadership lessons.

    44 min

  4. May 28

    How Ryan Schlichte & Chad Henning Built One of D2 Football’s Most Physical Offenses | Ep. 61

    Minnesota State has been one of the most consistent Division II football programs in the country, but the Mavericks are still chasing the one thing that has escaped them: a national championship.On this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard sits down with Ryan Schlichte, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Minnesota State, and Chad Henning, run game coordinator and offensive line coach, for a deep dive into the identity of Maverick football.The conversation covers Minnesota State’s 2025 playoff run, what it feels like to come up short against a national power like Ferris State, and the internal push to become the first team in program history to win a national title. Schlichte and Henning also break down the Mavericks’ two-quarterback system, how they build a game plan each week, why the offensive line is the heartbeat of the program, and what they look for when recruiting quarterbacks and linemen.And then the episode goes completely off the rails in the best way possible: ranking every NSIC mascot by who would win in a fight.From serious football philosophy to Maverick pride to Green Beaver vs. Red Beaver debates, this one has everything.Featured Guests:Ryan Schlichte — Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach, Minnesota State FootballChad Henning — Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach, Minnesota State FootballHosted by Seth Howard.

    50 min

  5. May 25

    Tyler Roehl Is Bringing a Physical Offensive Identity to Iowa State | Ep. 60

    This week on The Left Hash Call, Iowa State Offensive Coordinator Tyler Roehl joins the show for a deep dive into toughness, offensive identity, and what it takes to build a championship-level football culture.Coach Roehl’s résumé speaks for itself: All-American running back at North Dakota State, seven FCS National Championships as a coach, two national titles as NDSU’s offensive coordinator, a major role in Iowa State’s 2024 run game growth, a year with the Detroit Lions under Dan Campbell, and now the keys to the Cyclones’ offense in Ames.But this conversation goes way beyond the résumé.Coach Roehl talks about why he came back to Iowa State, what he learned inside the Detroit Lions building, how North Dakota State built one of the most dominant dynasties in college football, and why A-Gap Power is not just a scheme — it is a lifestyle. He also shares his upbringing in West Fargo, delivering newspapers through brutal North Dakota winters, choosing coaching over a potential six-figure job, evaluating quarterbacks, and building an offensive identity around physicality, conviction, and connection.This is a football guy’s football guy talking ball, culture, toughness, and the future of Iowa State football.

    52 min

  6. May 21

    The Art of Sustained Success with Central’s Jeff McMartin | Ep. 59

    Central College head football coach Jeff McMartin joins The Left Hash Call to talk about what it really takes to build and sustain a winning program.In this episode, Coach McMartin shares the values that have shaped Central football for decades — toughness, consistency, character, and relationships. We talk about recruiting the right fit, developing quarterbacks, balancing physicality with player health, the special 2021 season with Blaine Hawkins, his time as AFCA president, and the advice he would give to the next generation of coaches.Coach McMartin also reflects on growing up in a farming family, his own recruiting journey to Central, the coaches who shaped him, and why he believes the best coaches never stop learning.

    40 min

  7. May 18

    The Morgan Scalley Era Begins at Utah | Ep. 58

    Morgan Scalley joins The Left Hash Call to talk about taking over as the head coach at the University of Utah, continuing the standard built under Kyle Whittingham, and leading the program into its next chapter.A Salt Lake City native, former Utah defensive back, and longtime assistant, Scalley has seen the Utes from nearly every angle — player, staffer, coordinator, and now head coach. In this episode, he reflects on his path from dreaming of playing running back at Utah to becoming an All-American safety, the coaches who shaped him, and what it means to lead his alma mater.Scalley also dives into Utah’s defensive identity, the meaning behind Relentless, Smart, Nasty, Ball Hawks, how culture is actually built inside a program, and why players must learn to “own their 20 square feet.” He also breaks down recruiting in the transfer portal era, the hidden costs of transferring, the importance of development, and why young coaches should never stop watching film.

    48 min

  8. May 14

    How Mark Sipple Built Elite Defenses at Every Level | Ep. 57

    In this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard sits down with Mark Sipple, Defensive Coordinator and Safeties Coach at Drake University, for a deep dive into the mind of a true defensive football lifer.Coach Sipple walks through his journey from a playing career cut short by injury to finding his calling in coaching, starting at the high school level in Wisconsin before stops at North Dakota, Wisconsin Lutheran, UW-Eau Claire, St. Cloud State, Augustana, and now Drake. The conversation covers his move to Drake, building a new defensive identity, adapting personnel, recruiting the right fit, and what makes the Bulldogs’ culture unique.The episode also turns into a defensive masterclass. Coach Sipple breaks down his three-safety system, press-man philosophy, the pinch/crush front, how defenses should study offensive coordinators, why context matters on film, and the “two yards per rush, six yards per pass attempt” standard he chases when evaluating elite defense. He also shares lessons from coaching through uncertainty, including the closing of St. Cloud State football, his deck-building side hustle, and the importance of staying grounded as a coach.This one is for defensive coaches, football junkies, and anyone who loves hearing how great coaches think about the game behind the scenes.

    51 min
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The Left Hash Call is a guest-first podcast hosted by Seth Howard. Focused on real stories and lasting lessons, each episode invites you into conversations with people whose experiences stretch across coaching, leadership, and personal development. This isn't a show built on trending topics—it’s about honest dialogue, thoughtful insight, and conversations that stand the test of time.

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  • Creator
    Sizzle Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
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