Championship-level coaches will tell you that staying at that level often is harder than getting there. But when getting there means taking an 0-11 team and turning them into a 15-0 national champion in five seasons, getting there is pretty spectacular. That’s what Mel Tjeerdsma did at Division II Northwest Missouri State. The year after winning the school’s first national title, the Bearcats backed it up with another title, a four-overtime contest that stands as one of the greatest college football games in history. He then won another national title a few years later before turning it over to a former player and assistant who won three more titles. Listen to Coach Tjeerdsma tell us how he did it.
Episode 164: Andy Katz - A Sports Legend Living His Dream
Episode 163: Mark Neely - A Broadcaster Divided
Episode 162: Rich Gannon - Quarterback Evangelist
Episode 161: Rece Davis - Exceptional Sportscaster
Episode 160: Kathryn Morrissey - Bucket A-Lister
Episode 159: Whit Merrifield - Underappreciated Superstar
Episode 158: Collin Klein - Face of K-State Football
Episode 157: Roger Espinoza - Local Legend
Episode 156: John Mangini - A Collection of America’s Pastime
Episode 155: Adam Wainwright - “Uncle Charlie” Still Has It
Episode 154: Tim Grunhard - Draft Guru
Episode 153: Dan Saleaumua - Plan B was Plan A
Episode 152: Curry Sexton - Navigating a New World in College Athletics
Episode151: Carl Peterson - Kingdom Builder
Episode 150: Chris Klieman - Following a Legend
Episode 149: Ken Morrow - Biggest Win in American Sports History
Episode 148: Bryce Weiler - Breaking Down Obstacles
Episode 147: Charlie Mechem - Among Friends
Episode 146: Homer Drew - Championship Dad
Episode 145: Charles Barkley - Round Mound of Renown
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