Tracking the Storm: Ep 2.2 Mack Brown on NIL, the Transfer Portal, and the Lost Values of College...

Описание: In this powerful episode of Tracking the Storm, Iowa State legends sit down with College Football Hall of Fame coach Mack Brown for an unfiltered conversation about the modern state of college football—and what’s being lost in the age of NIL and the transfer portal.


Coach Brown reflects on his early days at Iowa State, his journey to national championships, and the relationships that defined his career. He delivers candid insight on how NIL money, constant roster turnover, and pay-for-play culture are reshaping recruiting, loyalty, graduation rates, and mental health for student-athletes.


This episode goes beyond X’s and O’s—exploring leadership, integrity, earning your role, and why college football was always meant to be about people, community, and four-year commitments, not just dollar figures. From stories about Darrell Royal to hard truths about today’s system, this is a must-listen conversation for fans who care about where the game has been—and where it’s headed.


Topics include:

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NIL and the transfer portal’s impact on college football

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Loyalty vs. money in modern recruiting

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Why relationships matter more than championships

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Graduation rates, mental health, and player development

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Iowa State football culture and legacy

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Lessons from a Hall of Fame coaching career


Follow Tracking the Storm as we honor the past, analyze the present, and read the clouds on the future of college football.






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