Jason and Travis break down another Football 101 question for new fans of the game

Jason and Travis describe exactly what a "hard count" is in football, giving examples and variations on it. Jason also gets into the difference between a hard count and a silent count and when each is used in game situations.
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[@Kim-hc5si]

This man explaining and demonstrating a hard count dressed like a mermaid king might be the best thing I’ve ever seen 😆

[@doctormimi9486]

Like EVER ❤

[@mariapilarme]

Did you see the whole thing? He is showing his tummy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Kim-hc5si]

@@mariapilarme BELLY BUTTON 😆

[@jazml6471]

😂😂😂😂DYYYYYIIIIING because I was drawn to the clip BECAUSE of the title of the clip then had to start from the beginning to understand why he stayed in his dad character 😂😂😂

[@conniesou]

Jason’s gold sequin top is everything especially while giving football calls.

[@aschonmeier]

The father of three girls 😂

[@NaawG]

Matt Canada asking no dumb questions on burner accounts to learn how offenses work is crazy

[@amandalawrence9709]

This is my favorite comment! Swear I thought the same thing!!!😂❤

[@allanaaron2281]

With Christmas coming on...I can't help but see Jason in a Santa costume and personifying Santa;for his kids and fans and Swifties, who are also Jason fans.

[@BlanquitoMontoya-bw2tz]

💚

[@hugonongbri8100]

Jason should start a separate channel where he explains the basics for noobs

[@gobake3]

I have learned more about football watching your podcast than I have in any other way in my life- including listening to my husband!

[@MalloryAnn-jn5hp]

I say the same . I'm learning so much

[@justjoolz97]

That crown, I'm dying😂

[@2hearts1song4ever8]

Thanks Travis for getting him to repeat. 🤣🤣 Always love when he explains and demonstrates. Jason- 👏 👏

[@Torontolaw]

These two brothers don’t realize it now; but they are starting to become’ legends!!!!!🙏😀

[@HonoluluBlue81]

They already are legends. You’re just figuring it out.

[@xtlm]

Pretty sure the Kelce bowl cemented that!

[@Yoshi-qp1mg]

this was very educational even for experienced football fans lol

[@Jammn126]

Thanks for explaining the ins and outs of the game, guys.🏈👍

[@whatshappening3327]

The seriousness of Jason is so funny. Black 80🤣

[@MalloryAnn-jn5hp]

I can't wait for this week's episode with everything that happend this weekend with Travyyy❤❤

[@taracorley3291]

Sweet Jason, I just can’t take you seriously with your adorable costume! Seriously love you both! Y’all are a breath of fresh air! I enjoy listening to you both to take my mind off of the chaos of this world. Keep up the good work!

[@rebeccac33]

I love watching Jason doing these counts.

[@patricianichols8546]

I can see Jason coaching after his retirement!!! I'd love to see that for sure. 😊

[@CinciHawks]

This podcast is amazing!

[@XOChristianaNicole]

I’ve always wanted to learn about football, though, never had anyone around to ask specific questions to and explain to me. What a great time to be introduced to this channel - I became a Kelse family fan, and a bit of a Swifty, in the very same month. You fellas, truly, are special.

[@DETisHockeytown]

I cannot get Kylie's bit about "this man has no volume control" out of my head while watching this . . .

[@deborahbaxter9250]

The best! Can't stop enjoying Jason's costume. Awesome!🏈🏈🏈🏈⭐️⭐️🌠

[@justinatest9456]

You just know it was nap time when Jason gave us the cadence lesson. The extended version no less.

[@gobake3]

Or a great way to stall dealing with nap time LOL

[@BonnieHaynes-gg4nk]

Whats cadence...in the none military sense😅?

[@rollindreams]

It's even better with the costume 😂

[@amberthompson4049]

I can see Jason coaching! He has the best energy and great ways to explain things.

[@sda141]

Seriously!

[@danielmelo7146]

"The Philly Special" and "The Guy On The Chiefs".

[@NoahTyG]

crazy because I remember as a youngin playing backyard football we always said “blue 42, blue 42, hut hut” not knowing that’s how the NFL does it

[@Sdority905]

Same here!! We always said Blue 42 also! When he first started the demonstration, I was disappointed he didn't say "Blue 42" 😂

[@MrMillefail]

I already kinda knew that (didn't knew that the repeat one was called double count), but Jason living it as real players were in front of him made this bit excellent. I want to ask Oline-centric questions now.

[@mightymurph3949]

I’ve been waiting for this upload. D and O lines are much more impressive for their discipline and reaction time after hearing this.

[@courtneyd9450]

I want to start a petition for a Jason Kelce Thanksgiving outfit while discussing football education 😂

[@Jammn126]

I love hearing Jason holler…😅

[@doryliggett8407]

Thank you gentlemen for the education and humor.

[@Just_existing023]

Karma is the guy on the chiefs ♥️💛

[@Just_existing023]

Love this podcast btw huge fan!💜

[@betulyalcin922]

Definitely. He has been collecting all the Karma Bonuses with his Luigi Costume up until now :).

[@Ldlover]

I hope Jason wont let us down and ask the questions😅

[@betulyalcin922]

@@Ldlover hahaha Mr. Whistledown...

[@dogloversmith7139]

Comin straight home to me..❤

[@lillianflowdance3828]

Love the commentary 😊

[@bonniejones6894]

Love this podcast

[@justinsapo2k165]

Love yall

[@jamcedar]

Love these brothers

[@bodhi1462]

Jason looks like an introvert until we see the real jason in his awesome clothes lol ❤. Travis laughing at jason doing the cadence was hilarious brotherly love. I'm relatively new to the NFL, about 3 years and now watch faithfully. I love the "no dumb questions" segments. I learn from them so thsnk you very much and i hope you keep doing them, even more if possible! ❤❤❤

[@tcshy1903]

Jason yelling that out is hilarious to me 😂

[@BonnieHaynes-gg4nk]

He is so real. No filter. Its great

[@Clifton.Jaymes.222]

Jason and Travis , I love watching the dynamic between brothers. I’m the youngest of three boys and watching you guys defiantly makes me think about my brothers. And my dad coaching us when we were younger it’s actually got me back into watching football again since my father Kevin “Reddog” Clifton passed away in 2021. The year our team the Cincinnati Bengals went to the superbowl . I just want to express from my perspective how much you guys do for the game and for the nFL . Question Mac’s pizza or Adriadicos? 92%

[@magdalena7487]

🧜‍♂️👑=Jason 😊

[@elindauer]

Sound guy for this program deserves a raise ❤

[@jillpowell9461]

When someone makes a big mistake because they misunderstood what the quarterback said, do any of the players in the huddle give him grief or do they try to make him feel better?

[@de1738]

Thanks for explaining, I wondered what they were saying🤭😅😂🤣

[@scg81790]

Breaking down football for swifties. Welcome to football. We're stoked to have you. 1) A FG is a kick through the upright goal posts, usually on fourth down (fourth try to get ten yards before the defense gets the ball back) and the farthest FG ever hit was done by Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker at 66 yards. 2) Travis blocks and catches the ball. Hes basically a big hybrid Wide Receiver. If the Quarterback is handing the ball to the Runningback on a run play, Travis would block defenders trying to get to whoever has the ball on offense. The guy giving the ball to the QB on every snap (play/down/offensive snap) is the center (of the O Line, and that's the position Jason plays) 3. A down is one of four tries to get ten yards. Usually if the offense doesnt get ten yards in three tries they either attempt a field goal if theyre 5 yards from the LoS) when they stop the WR from having a fair shot at the catch (early tackle, not playing the ball), and offensive pass interference doesnt happen as often but its when the WR stops the DB from making a play on a bad throw/potential Interception before the ball gets there. b) Holding: Holding an opponents jersey to stop them from advancing towards the QB or through a block on the DL (usually happens on the OL) c) False Start: offensive line moves before the ball is snapped after everyone is set. Happens to the defense too but is usually called encroachment or neutral zone infraction if they cross the line of scrimmage. 4) On offense a player is down when a limb other than their hand, head, or foot touch the ground with the ball. Usually a leg, knee, shoulder, or elbow. If the ballcarrier falls down they can get up and run again unless the oposing team touches them down. Also, forgot to add that Defensive Pass Interference is a spot foul which is HUGE for the offense because if the QB hurls the ball 50 yards to his WR/TE/RB and DPI is called it's the same as a huge completion and the ball moves to wear the foul occured. It usually happens more than 10 yards down the field which usually leads to a new set of downs for the offense. Not necessarily fair considering OPI is a ten yard penalty but the new age of NFL rules favors the offense. Also, a caveat to the last thing I mentioned, if the ball carrier looks like he's down but doesn't hear a whistle and is on top of a defender that's on the ground the play is still live as long as his knee/elbow/shoulder/back doesn't touch the ground while he has possession of the ball. If you see players stop because they think the ball carrier is down but the whistle hasn't been blown the ball carrier can keep going for the TD. I'm a Seahawks fan that fell in love with the game of football after our SB run in 2005 where the refs stole the ring from us and gave it to Pittsburgh as a going away/retiring present for Jerome Bettis. Yes I'm still salty about it. My team went 13-3 and had the league MVP at RB and lost to a 9-7 Pittsburgh team that lost their way to a SB. #GoHawks My wife is a Swifty and I'm excited to be able to talk to her about football and see her get into it now too. Especially since it's not the f***in Kardashians or something like that. I say the NFL is my soaps and I'm not even exaggerating a little bit. Welcome to the game we know and love dearly, -Sven

[@gdhaney136]

I'm both a Swifty and a football fan, but I love this because I have always struggled with football rules etc. It's like Chess. I gave up after a while. I'm with ya on the Kardouchians. Sports, and a socially conscious song writer that encourages women brought together could be a good thing. Good for the NFL, good for Taylor, and good for all the fans.

[@MM-ud1xf]

Jason’s eyebrows need their own show.

[@bonniesolis1661]

Jason loves costumes!!!

[@nikkiBrat]

Jason is a very cool trip!! Smart too:)

[@dhoyda]

It's hard enough to take Jason seriously on a normal podcast; in that costume it is impossible.

[@denagetz9894]

I have a great idea. New Heights need to have the Manning brothers on the podcast. Or both sets of brother could do football 101. I do think football 101 should be a weekly topic

[@mariaisabelcortez3960]

Jason and Travis, why not you both instruct Football 101 to new fans because you both are professional football players.

[@stevenstark5650]

Reminds me so much of life with my two sons. ❤️

[@llP_Tc]

I wonder how Jeff Saturday felt with Peyton’s cadence lol

[@edwoll]

OMAHA!!!!!!!

[@llP_Tc]

@@edwoll lol watch clips of him saying stuff with Omaha , he confused Jeff and his lineman 24/7

[@crazyman8472]

Jason is going to be an offensive line coach, mark my words. 😎

[@BonnieHaynes-gg4nk]

Great shirt Jason!

[@loveit7484]

Thank you! As a huge female football fan who NEVER played football this was very helpful.I grasped the concept of hard count, this makes it very clear. Most men have played football and learn this Concept. This wasnt an option for me ( and many woman) They didnt offer it either. But, gee I can make a cake. Id rather watch Football any day over cooking channel! hut-HUT!

[@user-qp2xh4yi2y]

Jason is like an adorable cartoon character 😂

[@kathyvetter663]

He’s a great look-alike for Cornelius (the Bumble) in Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.

[@roman42]

can Jason take a few minutes to talk about the 2017 SB eagles run. When Carson went down. How the team felt and regrouped etc? I think it'd be great to hear his side of it

[@Kirk1914]

This is awesome

[@kaylakayy01]

W PODCAST

[@sunshinecheryll]

Omg lmao! You two are so funny ❤

[@mikeross5820]

Jason with that outfit say Hut Hut,Was funny as shit.

[@bigchief3917]

🗽 Liberty, Liberty, commercial.

[@carmenphillips819]

Nooooo!King Teutonic from Little Mermaid. Dressed so the fam had coordinated outfits. One of the girls was Ariel, the other was Flounder and Kyle was the evil Ursula!!!

[@carmenphillips819]

King Triton not Teutonic

[@Ashley_e]

Lmao. I obviously knew but having it through Jason, just redefined it lmao

[@iluvhou]

Thanks! So when people start adjusting their location this is ... well...is this a part of this explanation?

[@shugm7487]

Where’s Momma Kelce? How did she spend her football break? Missing the queen! 😢❤

[@Anita_Backrub]

I came for some Taylor tea and I stayed for these two nuts! Oh and the beautiful Kylie❤❤ Now I’m watching games and crushing on quarterbacks 😆😆😆

[@andrewmarshall360]

So because you guys think you are senóros con mucho experience . Great job !

[@patrickcarlisle8265]

Travis sounds like jacko just sayn

[@deniseh5269]

Nice sneak burp, Travis.

[@mariaisabelcortez3960]

I learned the NFL 101 and NCAA football when I was little girl. That time there were only one old TV at home. My father always watched Texas football games on Saturday and Dallas Cowboys football games on Sunday. My siblings and I watched these games with father plus NBA and MBL. I still watch Dallas Cowboys and KC Chiefs. Sorry Jason!

[@jerrybest1]

Why are 96% of ALL SNAPS released on the FIRST HUT for ALL 32 teams every Sunday? For instance the Eagles in the Super Bowl were 180 One Hut and the ball was out. Every play. With this change what is the actual advantage?? Why arent there more sacks with this?? What actually happened to the LONG and HARD count???

[@tdevilred]

It's ok Travis we all blurt shit out once in a while,hell I've had to delete stream because of foot in mouth,,, 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marcobiretti]

On cadence, i get it all EXCEPT the silent count CLAPPING business, the QB is like clapping away, sometimes like to 10 claps it seems real fast, who is counting those !!!! ???

[@daleblankenship2242]

Phil the power Taylor is a 16 time world dart champion

[@trishapruitt7838]

what is a tight end and what do they do and what does jason do?

[@treythompson4338]

You said when you’re trying to see if they’re in a hidden coverage by a hard count of usually 2. Would “showing your hand” involve looking for an extra LB/CB/SS blitzing also?

[@_jerrywar]

I know Jason did a good job at explaining everything … but I still don’t get it 😂

[@BloodyBrilliant90]

I appreciate you trying to explain this but it was still like Greek to me 😂

[@lazy_mouse]

You guys need a segment football for dummies 🤣

[@gdhaney136]

Seriously. I'd watch, but I've been trying for decades to understand football. More complicated than chess. That, or I'm just a super dummie lol

[@HOLY_SPIRIT_GOD]

The stuff you guys wear

[@dirediredude]

No dumb questions: Why don't teams just use two extra linemen to protect the quarterback in the backfield rather than running backs or fullbacks? Seems like an easy way to protect the quarterback from ever getting hit.

[@sharon1188]

I'm a girl and I have a pretty good understanding of football. But I've never heard of this hard count/ soft count thing. And in my opinion, it would help if you dumbed your explanations down a little bit more.

[@gdhaney136]

Thank you! I didn't understand much of that, got lost, felt dumb.

[@loveit7484]

Cont) Lovely outfit!

[@danieledwards3144]

FOLLOW UP: Is the color and number choice at the discretion of the QB?

[@stiltsrn1]

Does your helmet interfere with your peripheral vision?

[@andrewmarshall360]

There are 2 positions thankless , One playing center while fancy pants racking up points?

[@belengrazel3565]

Let Travis and Taylor enjoy their love affairs. They deserved it. Nothing wrong if they display in public for nothing to hide. Anyway they act with grace and natural. Give them privacy. Leave them alone and wish and pray their realationship and commitment will be lasting. Pls dont compare them to other celebrities. They give people joy in their own talents and professions. And to some writers pls don’t mislead the facts. They act with class. Leave them alone and make their personal life personal.

[@rollindreams]

👏

[@user-sk8jx4rx7h]

will She be at arrowhead next sunday for the football game between the Kelce Brothers..??????????????????????????????????

[@heatherray4382]

I hope so!!!

[@rebeccac33]

What does "keep the defense honest" mean?

[@whatshappening3327]

It means any strategy the offense implements so they aren’t predictable. Whether that be changing snap counts or changing up the plays called by the coach.

[@KSharp2]

If they know exactly when the play starts they can jump it and get advantage/momentum, kind of like how they do on field goal blocks.

[@iansukeforth]

It also means that sometimes they can mask coverages on defense. So the defense will line up in a certain formation, and shift right before the ball is snapped to try to confuse the opponent offense. As the offense, if you give a different cadence or snap count, you can see the defense shift so you know what coverage they're running (man or zone or whatever) or if anyone is blitzing. At that point you would audible if necessary and change the play, adjust blocking assignments to pick up the blitz, etc.

[@Link-_-69]

No dumb question: Can an average guy playing as DE/DT touch the opponents QB if he plays 100 snaps in nfl games? Lets say its Rookie QB and has a long release time

[@whatshappening3327]

Extremely low chance. Even when the best pros get 100 snaps they only touch the qb 5-10 times out of 100.

[@KCCheez]

Zero chance. Imagine the best athlete you ever knew and then realize the worst NFL athletes are way better than that guy.

[@iamqtnt]

I imagine the Mannings are to my dad what the Kelces are to me

[@stevestepanek9148]

Jason why the sun God outfit?

[@Patricia-gn5bi]

This is an excerpt from the episode after Halloween. He explains at the beginning of the episode that he was dressed up as King Triton to his daughter's little mermaid costume. Watch the episode. It's hilarious.

[@cariep1983]

@@Patricia-gn5bi and don’t forget to wait out the credits at end- Kylie makes surprise ‘appearance’ that is gold!

[@BonnieHaynes-gg4nk]

Whats with the crown?

[@patrickt8604]

what nike shirt is travis wearing

[@KellyBr1968]

Non-dumb question: As a center, does Jason ever have the opportunity to score at TD?

[@KSharp2]

The only time he would score is if he picked up a fumbled ball but the center is very important to the offense. Especially with some of the push plays they do.

[@andrewmarshall360]

Silent

[@Fantapew]

Any football players to tell me what a "lucky" is? Travis said everybody knows now, but I have no idea

[@imemailingmybrother]

What does the leg raise mean?

[@m00V1ng]

Half of the time its a ritual similar to nba players when taking free throw shots. on silent count a guard is usually looking back watching for it so he can either tap the centers leg to snap it, or point ahead so the center sees it - then he snaps it

[@imemailingmybrother]

@@m00V1ng cool, makes sense. Thanks

[@lindaibarra1823]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kennykobi]

Did Jason loose a BET lol what's going on here other than his gnarly hard count?

[@KSharp2]

This was during him dressed up for halloween with his children