Hail Mary
An American and a German spread their love (and questions) for NCAA College Football in the world
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The beauty of college football
College Football is so much more than just sports in the US.
It provides identity, meaning and is almost a religion for some people. While the importance and concept of college football was pretty much put in the cradle for the Sam as an American, Dan never heard of College Football in Germany before stumbling into his first game...
And now he is hooked but left with sooo many questions that require Sam's expertise
Episodes
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
This time Dan and Sam take you through the NCAA College Football Conference setup. They highlight the most popular out of the 10 conferences (+ Independents) with their 130 teams total. Dan shares how he likes to think about the US map in terms of colleges and conferences. As a start for every aspiring college football fan, they focus on the so-called Power 5 conferences and their most popular teams. While Dan and Sam both agree that the SEC (Southeastern Conference) holds the strongest teams, they do not agree on which conference they both like to follow predominantly. Find out which conferences and teams attract their attention.
Also: Questions & Feedback welcome :)
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
This week, Dan & Sam reflect on the massive impact college sports have on the university system. While Dan still feels he missed out during his undergraduate studies not being in the US, Sam shares who it feels to sit next to a "college football superstar" in class. Also, they shed some light on the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) that is responsible for rules, schedules and marketing. Lastly, they talk about the many NCAA divisions and how to not get confused ;).
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
This week, Dan & Sam bring you the 11 positions on eah side of the field. While Dan covers offense, Sam explains the (many times) underappreciated defense. In the end they also share which position on the field the would want to play if they were every drafted ;).
Also, stay tuned for next weeks episode: The connectiom between US colleges and the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association).
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
This is the start of our mini series in which we want to cover the most important topis of the game - from rules, over tactics to tailgaitig and college traditions. In this episode we focus on the basics and foundations of the game: the field, the rules and how to win!
If you are already a football expert you could skip this episode... but then you would miss out on all the fun and pun(t)s.
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
In the 2nd Episode Dan & Sam discuss the 34:11 blow out of Michigan in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on the 31st of 2021. While we both expected a closer game, especially Sam is bumped about the performance of the Wolverines.
Next, we are excited to answer several questions from our audience that have reached us around the Hail Marries, the importance of the NFL draft and a few more.
Lastly, we present you the "Game Plan" of Hail Mary for the next months aka "Offseason" where we plan to take you on a journey through different areas and parts of college football.
Thanks for tuning in!
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Dan & Sam welcome you to the 1st episode of their college football podcast Hail Mary. While the importance and cultural meaning of college football was pretty much put in the cradle for the Sam as an American, Dan never heard of it in Germany before stumbling into his first game... now he is hooked but left with sooo many questions that require Sam's expertise.
Find out where their love for the game came from, who their favorite teams are and what to expect from the Podcast.