Derek Pennington on going into the MHSFCA Hall of Fame

Eric Stiegel on 12 Years at Grandville, the Tight T Offense & the Road Ahead

Grandville High School Head Varsity Football Coach Eric Stiegel joins the Local Legends Podcast to discuss one of West Michigan's most consistent football programs. Now entering his 13th season leading the Bulldogs, Stiegel has guided Grandville to the MHSAA Playoffs in 11 of his 12 seasons, compiling a 77-39 record while staying committed to the Tight T offense that has become a trademark of his program. In this episode, Coach Stiegel shares: Why he has continued to believe in the Tight T offense at one of Michigan's larger high schools. The lasting influence of legendary coach John Shillito and the mentorship that helped shape his coaching career. The emotional roller coaster of last season including the heartbreaking overtime loss to Cass Tech and the injury to standout Tank Terry. Why he believes Grandville is ready to replace a large group of graduating starters. What makes the OK Red one of the toughest football conferences in Michigan. #LocalLegendsPodcast #GrandvilleFootball #MichiganHighSchoolFootball #OKRed #EricStiegel #HighSchoolFootball #FootballPodcast #MHSAA

Muskegon's Winningest Coach Shane Fairfield: Building Champions & Chasing Another State Title

Muskegon is the winningest high school football program in Michigan history, and head coach Shane Fairfield has added plenty to that legacy. As the winningest coach in Muskegon history, Fairfield joins the Local Legends Podcast to discuss his journey from assistant coach to leading one of the state's premier programs. Coach Fairfield reflects on winning State Championships in 2017 and 2023, the lessons he's learned throughout his career, and what he expects from the Big Reds heading into the upcoming season. If you're a Michigan high school football fan, this is an inside look at one of the state's most successful programs from the coach who continues to lead it. #MichiganHighSchoolFootball #Muskegon #LocalLegendsPodcast #MHSAA #HighSchoolFootball #BigReds #FootballPodcast #MichiganFootball

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.