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293 Wins, a State Championship & a Coaching Legacy | East Lansing Legend Jeff Smith

For 33 seasons, Jeff Smith built one of the premier football programs in Michigan.On this episode of the Local Legends Podcast, Jason Hutton and Ryan Oshnock sit down with the legendary former East Lansing head football coach to look back on a remarkable career that included a 293-93 record, the 1991 Class A State Championship, and generations of outstanding players and coaches.Coach Smith shares stories about his extraordinary coaching staff that helped shape East Lansing's success, coaching Notre Dame and NFL running back Randy Kinder, lessons learned from more than three decades on the sidelines, and the people and moments that defined his coaching legacy.If you love Michigan high school football history, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Michigan High School Sports Legend Mick McCabe | 55 Years at the Detroit Free Press

Known throughout the state as the "Son of Swami," Mick spent 55 years at the Detroit Free Press, covering thousands of games, athletes, coaches, and unforgettable moments. Along the way, he became one of the most trusted and respected voices in Michigan sports journalism.On this episode of Local Legends, Mick joins Jason Hutton and Ryan Oshnock to share stories from his incredible career, discuss the evolution of high school sports in Michigan, revisit some of his favorite memories, and reflect on the people and moments that shaped generations of athletes.If you love Michigan high school sports, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

The winningest coach in Michigan high school football history - John Herrington

Coach Herrington was the only head varsity football coach at Farmington Hills Harrison (1970-2018), leading the Hawks to 13 state championships.Coach talks to Jason and Osh about the great players he coached, how he turned the program into a juggernaut, why he is still coaching, and more.

Hometown hero: Jeremy Miller has brought unprecedented success to Pewamo-Wesphalia

Pewamo-Westphalia head football coach Jeremy Miller joined Jason and Osh to talk about winning state championships, what makes people want to stay at P-W, a strong community bond, and much more.

Derek Pennington on going into the MHSFCA Hall of Fame

Coach P discusses the Hall of Fame, coaching TJ Duckett, leading Caledonia to the D1 State Final, and much more.Plus, we talk about regional seeding and the radio Game of the Week unveil.