Taylor Lewan Reveals How He Made College Football Look EASY

[@johnb3345]

Bro that story about "that's where you're supposed to miss" - that is GOLD. We need to hear more stories like that. That will change a kid's life who's coming up to hear that

[@nicktumminello9916]

Type into KZbin coach Olsen on the sidelines 2008 .. Wayne hills tv is the page.. it’s Greg Olsens dad who was our hs coach.. go watch the nutbag in action lol.. and we won that game 56-7 I thibk

[@danielpassmore5026]

You guys really don’t know how much this conversation will help so many men. Even non athletes. Two NFL athletes allowing themselves to be vulnerable and being willing to share helped somebody battle through some shit today.

[@mikegoolsby2731]

This is close to perfect.

[@kaenamoose7337]

Didn’t play in the league but started 40 of 44 games for a small D1AA in my college career, the shit they talked about I wish I could’ve heard back then, my senior year 2-3 games in im doubting wether or not I should even be on the field or can even play over a missed TFL against James Madison on 3rd and short with like 7 minutes left in the game down by 3 that became a 1st and 10 from our 35. Had me all sorts of messed up. Just being able to hear someone say it’s ok, shit happens and you live for the next play would’ve helped so much, my senior season I had a .5gpa I failed every class except 1 which I got a D in, I became an alcoholic and one of the worst versions of myself, and somehow still got invited to the FCS senior bowl. To hear this back then would’ve helped a lot, but the shit I overcame to be here I wouldn’t trade who I am now for it.

[@ajzajz123456]

Dealt with the same open field tackling bug early on in high school. I had a coach tell me something like that. “If you’re gonna miss, miss on his inside leg and it’ll take him straight to the olb”. From then on focused less on making every play and more on just doing my job in that defense. That mentality set me free as an upperclassmen.

[@kenclarke5966]

That right there is great coaching, asses the problem, and give your player something simple and actionable

[@jamilthereall]

No one will ever understand until they go through this. Thank you guys for being vulnerable and for sharing frfr!

[@andrewboudreau5279]

This conversation helped me so much and not just sports. Just in general not putting that pressure on myself all the time and realizing it’ll always be ok.

[@lanceupperrcut]

Mad props for this segment, we need more people to talk about this stuff. Seriously, tremendous respect 💪

[@dr33kkclement54]

Fax

[@davidcain4683]

This was the most relatable conversation I’ve ever heard. I wish I had realized some of these concepts earlier during my time in college. Thanks for sharing!

[@jalenfrommiramar]

Real tallk

[@jonesy279]

Therapy is good for anyone and everyone! So stoked with the boys being open about talking it out helping them reach a new level. Awesome stuff guys!!

[@r.s.3320]

Every coach should have to coach for 3-5 years of 5-9 years olds.. You realize that they can't be perfect, so you never expect them to be. It made me 10 times the coach I am today, because of coaching those little guys.

[@jt5592]

I coached 8 years 10-12yr olds. Well said man. Same thing with not expecting them to show emotions that may have not developed in them yet.

[@josephpotter7776]

Yeah no. Most coaches at that level think they are Saben?

[@Shelbyj13]

This would also be great for soon to be dad's. I know I'm guilty of expecting my kids to be perfect or "knowing better". Then you realize, they are 10, they don't know because they haven't been thru it.

[@rileygarneys1237]

Full credit to both of you lads. Hearing big strong football players talk about mental health and psychotherapy with such intimate knowledge and openness really shows we've made some big strides in treating mental health. Therapy has clearly done great things for you both. The way Lewan was able to pinpoint his mindset back to the way he was given love as a child. Incredible knowledge of self and shows an understanding of his unconscious mind. I imagine this helped some people going through some tough times. Great work!

[@danielfrancoeur1253]

Such a real conversation, this needs to be bumped to the top of the playlist. A conversation with a younger you is an exercise that can change lives, save lives, deepen lives. Keep at it guys. Love this video.

[@tayloryoung4068]

Such a real video. I played college baseball for a year and a half and the amounts of stress I put on myself that was unnecessary is mind blowing. I never got to the point where I didn’t care what someone else’s value was. Thank you guys for being honest and vulnerable. One of the best Podcasts out here! Keep it up!

[@pyroglyphicsglass]

Always appreciate your guys willingness to be honest and vulnerable 💪💪

[@J-TROLL]

Coaches can make or break a player especially in their younger years for sure! I remember during the first game of the high school season, I accidently stepped on to the field, because I thought I was on a certain formation, my head coach grabbed my facemask and completely chewed me tf out, I even got some spittle on my visor... It completely psyched me out for the rest of game 😬

[@mikepalmer1971]

Coaches like that are complete narcissist's. I never coached high school but coached from 9 to 14 years olds. I could not stand coaches like that. You get more out of a player if you approach things constructively. There are times for discipline but most times you got to make the kid believe in themselves.

[@MrRyankush43]

That's the thing about the NFL. everyone is amazing. You can be in the perfect position and someone's gonna make a play and make you look stupid sometimes.

[@MAJ0ROCEL0T]

Sometimes you're the hammer and other times you're the nail.

[@kaenamoose7337]

@@MAJ0ROCEL0T Adrian Peterson meets Willie Gay on the check down in Pittsburgh prime example

[@nate_wil]

This just points out how bad abusive coaching is in college. No wonder guys like Urban Myer can't make it in the NFL.

[@mikepalmer1971]

Also NFL players hated saban.

[@bojiden9830]

It's bad at all levels. I had a friend who played at lock haven. They're a shitty d2 or d3 school that wins at most 4 times a year & the coaches threaten to punch players in the face if they mess up. College football is such a meathead sport with alot of terrible coaches who have soft egos trying to prove they're better than they actually are

[@timboslice8559]

@@bojiden9830 sounds like you never made it off the bench for your high school

[@nicktumminello9916]

Type in on KZbin coach Olsen on the sidelines 2008.. it’s Greg Olsens das who was my hs coach.. I’m number 64 btw but jus go watch to see the nutbag in action lol

[@kaekae1782]

Stop being soft

[@Thorgnytoo]

Well done, lads. Really appreciate the vulnerability. And that "talk to your younger self" exercise is a tear-jerker for sure.

[@eQuelizer5]

Crazy the memories this brought up, played college football and ran track and had a lot of those same mental blocks on the field, yet when i got on the track i felt like i was going to break a record every time, had all the tools to be a great corner back but was too hard on myself, and was ranked top 20 in the nation in a few different events in track, it’s wild

[@TeamAmericaism]

Thanks for talking about this stuff fellas! Love what you do!

[@quinburner3362]

My mental held me back severely in highschool, This video would’ve helped so much back then. Great talk

[@KyBray]

Did not expect this clip to end the way it did! Such a rad and raw conversation!

[@westonr4359]

Should have used two hands for Clowney

[@danielpassmore5026]

Burn

[@brendan859]

Dude gave up 4 sacks to Shilique Calhoun in 1 quarter of Michigan-Michigan State

[@brandonfernandez1186]

This is the most important conversation they’ve had on the show so far

[@billyritchey7292]

I had this problem. 2 sport 4 year varsity guy, Played d1 football, the mental shit ruined me. I tried to be perfect, not mess up because of abusive coaches and trying to be the best ever. I now coach and teach and will now prevent any child from feeling this way. THIS NEEDS TO BE BROADCASTED TO EVERY BOY/MAN IN ATHLETICS!!

[@datpspguy]

Months late on this but this video is exactly what I needed to hear. Tying worth to achievements, being afraid to fail, being good at something for so long and then doubting your ability. One day at a time...

[@jaminshinkowski4477]

This conversation was exactly what I needed to hear right now!

[@Supertones72]

The boys dropped some truth in this clip. LOTS of former athletes can relate to this.

[@joaquinbadgen1458]

Taylor takes his hydration seriously

[@davidgalloway1605]

Damn, I wish I knew this information back when I was playing this is super informative, thank you for expressing this Taylor, as a colts fan I have always be frustrated with you , but your Unique perspective on what it is like being a player really resignated with Me being a former one so thank you for sharing your prospective

[@ndz1789]

Reminds me of kobes story about where his confidence comes from. I never really understood the gravity of it. This helps.

[@trevmason2352]

Taylor I was just at the outdoor classic in Nashville and saw you come out to the ice with Rinne with the catfish 😂Got me so hype seeing you walk out and then chug the beers with the boys in the box.

[@timotheetessier1058]

This is fucking dope- 2 Pros sitting & talking about some real life shit - this should be shown to every college athlete. Thanks Guys!

[@deangraham4263]

Dope clip bro. Not by any means am I a pro athlete but an athlete. And that stuff resonates with life in general. Shit I wanna go and achieve things and pursue a career but hold my self back because of obstacles i create in my head. Friends,mentors, family, what they will Think. But In the end of you’re where u wanna be in life making $$ and love your job the just go all out, let mistakes come and grow.

[@tyspiro2056]

LOVED this clip!

[@embarkingolive]

When you are young and learning the game, coaches have to be hard on you when you make mistakes to reinforce good fundamentals, when you reach the pro level, they expect you to make the right play, and as long as you do so, they usually won't get mad, even if you miss a tackle, as long as you were where you are supposed to be, and doing what you are supposed to do. When I played semi pro, I had the same mind set, "I can't make a mistake" and when I did, and gave up a sack, during film review, the coach just asked me, "what did you do wrong, how can you do it better?" it was more a professional working relationship vs coach being a caretaker/ teacher/ coach, which is what a lot of coaches at lower levels have to be.

[@kingdhvn73]

Huh ?

[@andrewarenas3632]

The part where he speaks on telling his younger self it was was gonna be okay was deep.

[@kaenamoose7337]

Bro I needed this when I was playing college ball, my Rs senior year like 2-3 games in and I’m doubting myself if I can even play ball anymore. Granted we had a whole new defensive staff and scheme but all the returning players minus our strong safety who had a tryout with the Steelers. But I’m questioning if I can even play, and I have started till that point every game of my college career besides the first 4 games of my freshman season so nearly 30-31 games starting and one bad play, one missed tackle, one mess up that goes for big and that doubt hits you harder than anything you’ve ever imagined.

[@joshnevid4556]

This segment is gold. As an ex player and now Football coach this makes so much sense. You guys helped me figure out how to communicate that to my athletes.

[@stefenbanks6865]

Preciate y’all boys !!

[@JE0mudumefru]

Wow this so dope hearing this perspective from you guys

[@Jurnalist_]

Seeing this explains why the Titans kept Talyor around through everything.

[@JB-fl1gv]

Man this segment was beautiful

[@MMWA.F]

you guys are so enjoyable to watch

[@-Always_Right-]

Funny how there's guys who you'd never think are chill dudes, like Taylor, but turn out to be madd cool

[@Coover90210]

Dang way to be real. THIS is what it means to be fearless.

[@mac_iww]

Respect the transparency boys

[@rlsoutdoors997]

Bros giving back. Good stuff

[@cfhall54]

Powerful convo bros.

[@filbertovandette]

Look...I'm a husker...grew up less than 20 miles from the House that Bob built...that Tom added an extra floor and a 10 stall garage to...51 was the Realest...I'm a linebacker mark...and while not on the level of linebacker U...we had our fair share of studs...and if pressed to list a top 5 favs...Compton's on it...

[@danielpassmore5026]

Love guys like Compton especially at LB. Gives 110% every day. Glue guy

[@Deontelewis846]

Damn 16 year old me needed to hear this 10 years ago. Sharing this with my youngins I work with in 7 on 7

[@stevemcvay2220]

Shoulda used two hands with Clowney I guess. 🤣😉

[@danielpassmore5026]

I don’t think it would have mattered on that play.

[@drakegrell1001]

I did choke up right there! I love y’all boys keep going ❤️😂

[@chipplylar1622]

Id like to hear both of your football timelines..Im a 🏈 junkie..Watched Bucs vs Rams yesterday...

[@darickbonebrake6774]

This means alot at my point in life. Thank you

[@briantracy5529]

Good stuff guys. Thanks

[@chipplylar1622]

A guy I work with had 8 touchdowns in one game 5 on offense and 3 on defense..RB ..Smaller version of Henry..Yeah Oklahoma drill was fun but Id get broke in half out there.

[@RaRad530]

Boys, any update on the bus trophy being solidified ?

[@thawkereynolds]

I don’t know why but the , “I love YOU no matter what” struck a cord

[@Steve_643]

Ridiculing people after a mistake isn’t always the right move some people need to know it’s ok to make a mistake to be their best.

[@beeramid187]

My whole college career summed up in 5 minutes and I didn’t even know it

[@aidanhogan2277]

The part about putting your self value in other people's control is awesome, I saw something about toxic masculinity vs positive masculinity, I think those are dumb terms but I think yall really embody masculinity with the right values, and there aren't many examples of that in today's culture

[@tuckpoint0]

my offensive line coach would be fuming if he saw someone blocking a dude with one hand

[@marcgosselin5697]

This video was much better then the title suggested.

[@cadenlogan8713]

Thank you for this

[@JimmmyT93]

What is the "mental edge" book he references?

[@patrickhannum6859]

I had and have the same mental war just to find the confidence man.

[@mikedendo1149]

You men are great.

[@nickbrotherton]

Keep up the good work boys

[@90hjorth]

This has to be an insult to Craig Roh. For those that don’t know Taylor and Craig played together senior year in HS at Chaparral in Arizona. Craig was the superstar and was named Arizona player of the year. Taylor was good but was rather skinny for a 6’7” tackle and had to put on size. However when they both went to Michigan, Taylor blew up after his redshirt year and Craig just struggled after his freshman year which was his best year.

[@sharpe52312]

My college coaches totally fucked my confidence and I was never the same player haha

[@MikeJones-iy5vl]

I heard that and I feel that. Sometimes I wish I never gave that asshole my efforts.

[@THIS---GUY]

Are there videos of Lewandowski doing one handed blocks?

[@THIS---GUY]

Lol no disrespect to Lewan that was a typo 😂

[@JamesDignanFB]

This was AMAZING

[@michaelsebourn3425]

Lawrence Taylor would block him with his one arm

[@fortheboys2652]

Dillon Radunz pod coming soon?

[@Prnto44]

This was amazing and cool to hear from a "sports perception. I really wish I understood failing more

[@danielpassmore5026]

Pressure makes diamonds Will.

[@avilesnba]

Pressure also makes coal...plenty of it .

[@chaselowe2177]

Thanks

[@justaguitarplayer2059]

Is that Kenny Powers ?

[@morecowbell235]

If a coach does things in a way where his players are scared of making a mistake, he's failed. If a coach has done things in a way where his players believe they can succeed, he's won.

[@purdybeard8772]

A good job also knows his player some need coddled and others need to be yelled at.

[@coryb8432]

Thought the thumbnail was Steven Seagal

[@fortheboys2652]

College football is stupid easy -Taylor Lewan in college (probably)

[@djacks247]

powerful powerful stuff

[@chipplylar1622]

I couldnt imagine having to block Chandler Jones

[@chipplylar1622]

All you can do is your best man..I just cant see Taylor getting whipped often..Im sure its hard dominating then having to get your ass kicked 1 night but its part of competition.

[@willo6314]

Linemen for life

[@hockeyguy515]

Wasn’t dominating against Michigan state 🤷‍♂️

[@danielmaxwell5633]

Thank God y’all never played Syracuse 🤣🤣🤣 couldn’t block chandler with 2 hands

[@bigcgr9758]

Dude is funny , Michigan sucked when he was there and he wasn't dominating anyone. I remember when he was playing dirty as hell against Michigan State and William gholston punched him in the face as MSU was whopping that ass

[@kane6529]

As all it took was Buddha lighting that ass up and getting worked by Chandler Jones to build some humility 🥳

[@chriskeel3096]

though its literally impossible to find actual footage of him blocking one handed. anyone can brag in an interview. wheres the proof, though? non existant. guess thats why he was NEVER that good in professional football

[@danielpassmore5026]

Taylor you did play in the weak ass big ten though bro. You wouldn’t have been one hand blocking if you played in the SEC. You would still be a beast but the D linemen down here ain’t soft like that.

[@calebcrawford4475]

All of them are d1 and he prolly would of still did it in the sec just not against Alabama or lsu or auburn the rest he could have

[@ksimon6485]

lol Do it in 20 degree weather and freezing rain.

[@JACPOT3rddd]

Don’t matter a dog is a dog

[@bryanhernandez7029]

Lmao love how you still living in the past bros in the NFL

[@messermoreaux1139]

so easy he never beat ohio the one good team in his conference lmao

[@chrisrobinson2180]

Until he played Jadaveon

[@mattfavaloro350]

Without failure you cannot grow. If you can't see where you are lacking or deficient or in any aspect of your life you don't know that you need to improve it therefore you won't. Through your failures will come your success and growth. Elon Musk asked about the first 3 launches of SpaceX that were failures his thoughts were they might have been failures we were able to learn so much and where we needed to improve and where the issue would be and could be that without them there would have been an absolute catastrophe eventually losing either valuable cargo or human life. Those failures almost bankrupt SpaceX they were just be able to scrape together enough parts and money to do a 4th launch which was successful because they knew where their issues were that needed to be addressed just saying

[@angelpolanco2422]

🙏🙏🙏

[@brookje1485]

Can’t do that in SEC

[@ksimon6485]

Vanderbilt lol…. Arkansas lol….Missouri lol… Kentucky lol…ok

[@brookje1485]

@@ksimon6485those are the schools you think of when the SEC is mentioned haha? I guess we can just not mention all top level teams in the conference that battle it out and the one who wins is always the national champ

[@ksimon6485]

@@brookje1485 1 team

[@brookje1485]

@@ksimon6485 yeah that’s why the past 3 NC were ga, bama, and lsu

[@ksimon6485]

@@brookje1485 LSU has 1 in how many years? And what happened since then? The only thing that separates the SEC is Alabama and everyone knows.

[@one-to-one-ratio]

Haha my parents treated me like his football career, as you get older they abuse you less and less and they expect you to love them more and more, rot in hell dad

[@GreasyGrissom54]

He still lost to the Bengals

[@cumcompilationv46trynottoc83]

Bengals still lost to the Rams

[@jayleo92]

And you loss in life

[@csnide6702]

Well.... typical Michigan guy - selective memory..... I remember Lewan getting bullied and beat up by both Michigan State and Ohio State - on a pretty regular basis.