Tom Crean on Developing Team Identity, Embracing Multi-Sport Athletes, & Jim Harbaugh's Unique Coaching Style
In this episode of Move the Sticks, DJ and Bucky are joined by longtime college basketball head coach Tom Crean, who led programs at Marquette, Indiana, and Georgia. The trio explores how the player evaluation process has evolved over the last decade, from what coaches look for to how player development is approached today. Coach Crean shares insight on the value of building shared adversity early in a team’s journey to help shape identity and culture. He also speaks on the benefits of multi-sport athletes, why we’re seeing a decline in them, and what’s lost when athletes specialize too soon. The conversation dives into the importance of strength and conditioning, and Crean breaks down the common traits shared by elite athletes he’s coached like Dwyane Wade, Victor Oladipo, and Anthony Edwards. Plus, Crean offers his perspective on what makes his brother-in-law Jim Harbaugh a special coach, from his unorthodox leadership style to how he brings joy and unity into one of the most physically and mentally grueling sports. Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Can Last Season’s Stat Leaders Do It Again?
On the latest episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks look at last season’s stat leaders and discuss whether each player can repeat that performance this year. They go position by position and give their take on who’s likely to stay on top and who might see a drop-off. Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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AI in Football, Offseason Winners & Listener Q&A
On the latest episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks open the show by breaking down Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, analyzing Allar’s early strengths, weaknesses, and biggest takeaways from the tape. Next, the guys discuss the future of artificial intelligence in football and how data could shape the way teams build and game plan. They also highlight the teams that came out on top this offseason. To wrap things up, DJ and Bucky answer listener-submitted questions in a Q&A segment. Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“Truck or Trailer” and Seven Enigmas in 2025
In this episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks take a closer look at quarterbacks around the league in a “trucks or trailers” discussion, identifying which players pull the offense forward and which are being pulled by it. They then shift focus to seven of the NFL’s most enigmatic talents, players who flash high-level ability but have yet to consistently deliver. Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trevor Lawrence and the “Three P’s”
On the latest Move the Sticks podcast, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down how the Jacksonville Jaguars are positioning Trevor Lawrence for a star-making season in 2025. The guys dive into the “Three P’s” theory, a framework the Jaguars appear to be following to help young quarterbacks thrive early in their careers. Is this the year Lawrence takes the leap? Plus, they debate whether Trevor has what it takes to lead a team to a Super Bowl. Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Former NFL scouts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down the latest news and action around the league from a scout’s perspective. The duo are regularly joined by top NFL player personnel executives to bring you the in-depth analysis that you can only get from NFL Media.
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