🏈 Gridiron Grub: Easy Crockpot Black Bean Chili Dump it in. Let it cook. Ready Meal for after practice!! 5–10 min Prep time 6–8 hrs Cook on LOW 6–8 Servings Ingredients - 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed - 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes - 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce - 1 can (15 oz) chili beans in sauce - ½ cup pre-chopped onions from the grocery store - 1 teaspoon minced garlic from a jar - 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth - 2 tablespoons chili powder - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - Shredded cheese and sour cream for toppings (optional) Instructions 1. Dump it in: Add all the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili beans, onions, garlic, broth, and seasonings to your crockpot. 2. Stir: Give everything a quick mix. 3. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until hot throughout. 4. Serve: Spoon into bowls and add cheese or sour cream if you like. That’s it! No chopping. No skillet. No complicated prep. Food safety tip: If your slow cooker has a delayed start, don't leave the ingredients sitting at room temperature for hours. Refrigerate the assembled ingredients until you're ready to start cooking. 🏈 MAKE IT A MEAT LOVER'S CHILI! Want to add some meat? Brown 1 lb of ground beef or ground turkey in a skillet, drain any excess grease, and stir it into the crockpot with the other ingredients before cooking. Two easy options. One delicious game-day meal!

Everybody loves the big catch. Everybody loves the deep ball, the one-handed grab, the touchdown celebration, and the receiver who turns a five-yard slant into a 60-yard score. But here's the question: What does it actually take for a high school wide receiver to get recruited to play college football? We're talking Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and junior college football. Parents and players need to understand this: recruiting isn't just about being the fastest kid on the field or posting a highlight video with great music. College coaches evaluate the whole player. They're looking at athletic ability, route running, hands, football IQ, blocking, competitiveness, academics, and whether you fit what their program needs. Everything you need is in the classroom or Listen here On Inside The Huddle Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525332/episodes/20026093

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Offensive linemen do the work that makes every big play possible, but recruiting can miss them because the camera follows the ball and the crowd follows the stats. We break down how we make your value visible on film, what college coaches actually look for, and a simple seven-day plan to get your recruiting organized. • why offensive line play gets less public credit even when it drives the offense • what college coaches evaluate on offensive line film including technique, body type, athletic traits, and system fit • how to build offensive line highlight film with pre-snap ID, clear angles, and reps that show pass pro and run blocking • why size helps but does not guarantee offers and how leverage and balance change everything • technique checklist for recruiting tape including stance, first step, footwork, hand placement, pad level, and recovery • football IQ and communication as recruiting advantages when defenses stunt, slant, and blitz • scheme fit homework by watching target schools and matching your clips to what they run • seven-day challenge steps including film self-scout, verified profile info, working links, college research, and follow-up tracking Listen here

Your NCAA GPA is different from your high school GPA. Listen here to learn the difference: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qF85xVL0RyBFsmlzqYNBu?si=bf7df2bada834846 Many of you have players preparing to play in college. Share your questions and suggestions in the comment section, and I will get back to you with answers. Start Strong - Finish Strong - Dominate Everything In Between - Coach Mikki