Checked in with Former Ohio State Receiver Coach and host of The Menace 2 Sports podcast Zach Smith. We talk Urban Meyer, recruiting, daddy ball, and getting minority coaches more opportunities.

Brennan Marion has been an offensive trailblazer. After a college playing career under offensive innovator Gus Malzahn at the University Of Tulsa. Followed by playing stints in the NFL and CFL. Marion started his career as a high school coach. This is where he began the innovation of his GO GO Offense. His success and relationships quickly moved him up to the college ranks. He is one of the premiere offensive minds in the country. He lets you on the inside of his journey as a coach and the innovation behind his Platinum GO GO Offense.

Alonzo Carter talks to us about how he made the West Coast Zoom Clinic. The premiere networking circuit for minority football coaches during the covid pandemic. As well as how he built his network that carried him from high school and junior college coach to a Division 1 college coach. Coach Carter discusses the importance of the newly formed National Coalition Of Minority Football Coaches. We even get him to talk about his time on tour as a backup dancer for MC Hammer.

Smokey Harris was a legendary figure in the St. Louis Youth Football Community. He helped thousands of kids and coaches. His impact will he felt for years to come. This is a tribute to Ronald “Smokey” Harris

Jeff Thorne is the Head Football Coach at North Central College in Naperville, IL. His 2019 Team won the Division 3 National Championship. He talks about building a small college powerhouse, how recruiting is handled, and what is takes to build a winner. Coach Thorne also touches on players that have gotten an NFL opportunity from his program.

Rae Merriweather is the Athletic Director for the legendary Mathews Dickey Boys and Girls Club. He also serves as President of the Junior Football League (JFL) we talk about the state of youth football, legendary area coaches, and what having alums like Ezekiel Elliott and Sheldon Richardson has meant to the Boys and Girls Club

Charles Adams is the Head Football Coach at Minneapolis North High School in Minneapolis, MN. He is the only coach to win a State Championship at an inner city public school. In addition to being a championship winning coach. Adams is also a police officer in the Minneapolis Police Department. Hear him talk about how he built a championship program, and how the George Floyd case affected his team, his position, and the city.

Hall Of Fame Coach Larry Walls of Sumner High School talks to us about learning the Wing T from Eddie Robinson, Building a program, handling your players, the new interest in HBCU football, and what it was like being a black coach in the 70’s.

Greg Quick - CFL - Director Of Global Scouting talks to us about football in the CFL. From Game play, scouting, agents, and player selections.

Nick Hill talks to us about his journey from player to coach. Also on his transition from coaching High School to College. We touch on his star playing being drafted in this past NFL Draft. Coach Hill talks about coaching at the FCS Level and making the big time where you are at.

NBA G League Head Coach Donnie Tyndall comes on to talk to us about his coaching journey. From Juco to the SEC. Also goes into detail about the G League and it’s plan for development of high school to the pros superstars. Donnie also gives great information on how important it is to be ready at all times for the job you want.

Garrick McGee has been an Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Coach at several Division 1 schools. He has been at Mizzou, Illinois, Louisville, Arkansas. As well as a stint at UAB as the Head Coach. We talk about the profession of coaching, opportunities for minority coaches, building relationships, and how it was coaching Lamar Jackson.

Have you ever watched the NFL or NBA Draft and wondered who is customizing the suits for these guys? Clarence Jones of CJ’s Custom Clothiers talks to us about the clothing industry in sports. In 2016 he had ESPN’s best dressed draft pick for his custom suit for Seattle Seahawk Jarran Reed. The third time one of the players he dressed has received this honor.

Jeff Sims The Head Football Coach at Missouri Southern. Talks to us about how he built a Junior College Powerhouse. The need for Junior College Football in St. Louis. What his plans are to make Missouri Southern a premiere College program in Division 2 football. And his time taping with the Netflix Hit Series Last Chance U.

Will Healy - The Head Football Coach at the University Of Charlotte is a dreamer, a believer, and an innovator. His unique approach to dealing with people has turned around two college football programs. Some would call his methods unorthodox. While some younger coaches in the profession are considering that his methods may be the new way of doing things. Will Healy coaches the total person. He built his programs around love, not fear. He also in this episode goes into great detail about relationships and how important it is to be honest and keep your relationships in good standing.

Stephen is passionate about making an impact. As Managing Principal, he works closely with a number of families and businesses and is responsible for the visionary leadership of Signify Wealth. Stephen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER , NFLPA Registered Player Financial Advisor, holds numerous securities licenses, and has contributed to various media outlets. He graduated as a triple major in Finance, Human Resources and Management from the prestigious Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis. He manages the finances of several professional athletes.

Lorenzo Brinkley is known around St. Louis as an excellent high school football coach with two state titles on his resume. Prior to that he was an elite recruit out of Hazelwood Central as a Quarterback. He went on to start at Linebacker at the University Of Nebraska on Tom Osborne’s Black Shirt defense. Losing in the National Championship game to Charlie Ward and his Florida State Seminoles. Lorenzo talks about the business of college football for the player, persevering through position changes, and how important it is for fathers to be involved and around during the process.

Run Up The Score Podcast crew sits down with Athletic Director Drew Lohnes of Ritenour High School to talk about the life of an Athletic Director. We talk about his role in the school, building a program, traits he looks for in his coaches, and his new hiring of Head Football Coach Kyle Wagner.