Episode 13: Former Pittsburgh Steeler's Offensive Coordinator, Coach Randy Fichtner

Coach Fichtner joins the podcast to discuss his career from playing football for Purdue to becoming the Offensive Coordinator for one of the most storied franchises in all of sports, the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

 

7:40 - Leaving home to play football for Purdue.

 

14:00 - Graduate Assistant roles.

 

34:00 - Pittsburgh Steeler vs. Baltimore Ravens rivalry.

 

37:00 - Troy Polamalu's impact on the field.

 

39:00 - Common traits NFL players have.

 

44:00 - Hiring Mike Tomlin to the Arkansas St. coaching staff.

 

47:00 - First time as Offensive Coordinator at Arkansas St.

 

51:30 - Explosive Memphis University offense.

 

54:30 - DeAngelo Williams was a game changer.

 

57:30 - It's all about the people.

 

59:00 - Dealing with conflict / Sport Bitching

 

1:04:00 - Call from Mike Tomlin about the Steeler's job.

 

1:11:00 - Why do the Steeler's travel so well?

 

1:15:00 - Super Bowl 43

 

1:20:00 - Coach "Toe-tap"

 

1:28:00 - How difficult it is to stay healthy and continue to win in the NFL

 

1:32:00 - Post-Super Bowl mindset.

 

1:44:00 - Going for 2pts.

 

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