How Mark Sipple Built Elite Defenses at Every Level | Ep. 57

How Ryan Schlichte & Chad Henning Built One of D2 Football’s Most Physical Offenses | Ep. 61

Minnesota State has been one of the most consistent Division II football programs in the country, but the Mavericks are still chasing the one thing that has escaped them: a national championship.On this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard sits down with Ryan Schlichte, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Minnesota State, and Chad Henning, run game coordinator and offensive line coach, for a deep dive into the identity of Maverick football.The conversation covers Minnesota State’s 2025 playoff run, what it feels like to come up short against a national power like Ferris State, and the internal push to become the first team in program history to win a national title. Schlichte and Henning also break down the Mavericks’ two-quarterback system, how they build a game plan each week, why the offensive line is the heartbeat of the program, and what they look for when recruiting quarterbacks and linemen.And then the episode goes completely off the rails in the best way possible: ranking every NSIC mascot by who would win in a fight.From serious football philosophy to Maverick pride to Green Beaver vs. Red Beaver debates, this one has everything.Featured Guests:Ryan Schlichte — Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach, Minnesota State FootballChad Henning — Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach, Minnesota State FootballHosted by Seth Howard.

Tyler Roehl Is Bringing a Physical Offensive Identity to Iowa State | Ep. 60

This week on The Left Hash Call, Iowa State Offensive Coordinator Tyler Roehl joins the show for a deep dive into toughness, offensive identity, and what it takes to build a championship-level football culture.Coach Roehl’s résumé speaks for itself: All-American running back at North Dakota State, seven FCS National Championships as a coach, two national titles as NDSU’s offensive coordinator, a major role in Iowa State’s 2024 run game growth, a year with the Detroit Lions under Dan Campbell, and now the keys to the Cyclones’ offense in Ames.But this conversation goes way beyond the résumé.Coach Roehl talks about why he came back to Iowa State, what he learned inside the Detroit Lions building, how North Dakota State built one of the most dominant dynasties in college football, and why A-Gap Power is not just a scheme — it is a lifestyle. He also shares his upbringing in West Fargo, delivering newspapers through brutal North Dakota winters, choosing coaching over a potential six-figure job, evaluating quarterbacks, and building an offensive identity around physicality, conviction, and connection.This is a football guy’s football guy talking ball, culture, toughness, and the future of Iowa State football.

The Art of Sustained Success with Central’s Jeff McMartin | Ep. 59

Central College head football coach Jeff McMartin joins The Left Hash Call to talk about what it really takes to build and sustain a winning program.In this episode, Coach McMartin shares the values that have shaped Central football for decades — toughness, consistency, character, and relationships. We talk about recruiting the right fit, developing quarterbacks, balancing physicality with player health, the special 2021 season with Blaine Hawkins, his time as AFCA president, and the advice he would give to the next generation of coaches.Coach McMartin also reflects on growing up in a farming family, his own recruiting journey to Central, the coaches who shaped him, and why he believes the best coaches never stop learning.

The Morgan Scalley Era Begins at Utah | Ep. 58

Morgan Scalley joins The Left Hash Call to talk about taking over as the head coach at the University of Utah, continuing the standard built under Kyle Whittingham, and leading the program into its next chapter.A Salt Lake City native, former Utah defensive back, and longtime assistant, Scalley has seen the Utes from nearly every angle — player, staffer, coordinator, and now head coach. In this episode, he reflects on his path from dreaming of playing running back at Utah to becoming an All-American safety, the coaches who shaped him, and what it means to lead his alma mater.Scalley also dives into Utah’s defensive identity, the meaning behind Relentless, Smart, Nasty, Ball Hawks, how culture is actually built inside a program, and why players must learn to “own their 20 square feet.” He also breaks down recruiting in the transfer portal era, the hidden costs of transferring, the importance of development, and why young coaches should never stop watching film.

How Mark Sipple Built Elite Defenses at Every Level | Ep. 57

In this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard sits down with Mark Sipple, Defensive Coordinator and Safeties Coach at Drake University, for a deep dive into the mind of a true defensive football lifer.Coach Sipple walks through his journey from a playing career cut short by injury to finding his calling in coaching, starting at the high school level in Wisconsin before stops at North Dakota, Wisconsin Lutheran, UW-Eau Claire, St. Cloud State, Augustana, and now Drake. The conversation covers his move to Drake, building a new defensive identity, adapting personnel, recruiting the right fit, and what makes the Bulldogs’ culture unique.The episode also turns into a defensive masterclass. Coach Sipple breaks down his three-safety system, press-man philosophy, the pinch/crush front, how defenses should study offensive coordinators, why context matters on film, and the “two yards per rush, six yards per pass attempt” standard he chases when evaluating elite defense. He also shares lessons from coaching through uncertainty, including the closing of St. Cloud State football, his deck-building side hustle, and the importance of staying grounded as a coach.This one is for defensive coaches, football junkies, and anyone who loves hearing how great coaches think about the game behind the scenes.