Larry Kirksey is an accomplished football player, lead recruiter, and evaluator of both college and NFL talent. As an experienced former Head Coach, Special Teams and Position Coach, he’s developed some of the NFL’s finest talent including Wide Receivers Jerry Rice and Andre Johnson. His span includes more than 30 years of mentoring, coaching, instructing, […]
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In 1973, Robert Ford began a highly successful four-decade career as an assistant head coach and college recruiter. His journey began at the High School level in Houston, Texas and led to a trio of Super Bowl championships in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. In those early days, Ford began teaching young wide receivers […]
For two decades, Glenn Smith has been one of the game’s most astute player evaluators in football. He began his career at the University of Oklahoma working under highly decorated coaches, Gary Gibbs and Barry Switzer. That latter experience would forge a strong bond with Switzer that made him a valuable member of the Sooners […]
Jerry Hardaway spent the early stages of his career as a position coach at the college level. Ultimately, he would become one of the NFL’s finest scouts but he never stopped teaching players. He began his coaching career at the University of Memphis before beginning a six-year run at Grambling State University coaching Running Backs, […]
Since 1979, Michael McCarthy has been a highly successful professional football scout. Over a thirty-six year period, he’s worked in the USFL, AFL and the CFL. In 1979, Michael McCarthy began his scouting career on the staff of the NFL’s New England Patriots. In 1982, he became the Football Operations Manager for the Seattle Seahawks where he […]
In earning a Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Degree from North Carolina State University, Stephen Videtich has known the game of football runs deep in his soul. On the field, he would spend thirteen seasons as a highly successful Arena League place kicker. Off the field, he became the Operations Coordinator in New York City […]
As a Former SEC Academic standout and letterman at the University of Florida, Gerald Loper earned a double major in Journalism and Communications. After chasing his NFL dreams with the San Francisco 49ers, he worked in numerous industries including banking, public relations and as a life coach to young athletes. For the last two years, […]
As a wide receiver at the University of Kansas, Quintin Smith, a Two-Time All American Conference Performer, became one of the most prolific pass catchers in the history of the program. In 1988, against the University of Louisville Cardinals, Smith gained 221 receiving yards and scored four touchdowns for the Jayhawks. After receiving his Bachelors […]
Rodney Knox brings over 25 years of experience in Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Management as well as extensive public relations skills to Major League Football. He’s successfully transitioned a career from the NFL to Corporate America that gives him a unique edge on the business side of professional sports. Knox served as the Sr. Director […]
As a standout performer for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1977-1985, Edwards came to prominence by a singular play that would ultimately define his NFL career. With his team trailing 17-12 against the New York Giants with just a few seconds remaining on the clock, Edwards scooped up a fumble by veteran running back, Larry Csonka […]