Join Dave Lapham "In The Trenches" for a compelling conversation with Christian Sarkisian, former key personnel figure for the Cincinnati Bengals and now the General Manager for Northwestern Athletics. This episode, brought to you by First Star Logistics, delves into Sarkisian's impactful tenure with the Bengals, his new role, and the evolving landscape of college sports.

His Time with the Cincinnati Bengals: Reflections on building playoff and Super Bowl-caliber rosters, the importance of the NFL Draft, free agency, and developing players.

Transition to Northwestern as General Manager: His responsibilities overseeing multiple sports, managing NIL (Name, Image, Likeness), and ensuring a cohesive athletic department.

The Future of Northwestern Athletics: His vision for the Wildcats, including the new state-of-the-art stadium and practice facilities.

Memories of Key Bengals Players: Including thoughts on Shamar Stewart and the development process.

We want to thank Christian for being a fantastic guest and for joining us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham brought to you by First Star Logistics. We also look forward to growing our new central channel, First Star Media Group, and having you fans follow us along the ride. A lot more content is coming soon so definitely hit that subscribe button so you never miss one of our uploads! As always Who Dey!

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Join Dave Lapham "In The Trenches" for a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Jimmy Burrow, former football player, coach, and proud father of Cincinnati Bengals superstar quarterback, Joe Burrow. This episode, brought to you by First Star Logistics, dives into the incredible work of The Joe Burrow Foundation and the journey of raising an NFL icon.

The Joe Burrow Foundation's Mission: Providing resources and support for the underprivileged and underserved, focusing on food insecurity and children's mental health in Southeast Ohio, Baton Rouge, and Cincinnati.

Joe Burrow's Development: From his early days and multi-sport athleticism in Southeast Ohio to his Heisman-winning career at LSU and his rise in the NFL.

Joe's Character & Leadership: Insights into Joe Burrow's private nature, his on-field intelligence, and his ability to motivate teammates.

Behind the Scenes of Their Fundraising Success: How a recent two-day dinner and golf outing raised over $1 million for the foundation.

We want to thank Jimmy for being a fantastic guest and for joining us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham brought to you by First Star Logistics. We also look forward to growing our new central channel, First Star Media Group, and having you fans follow us along the ride. A lot more content is coming soon so definitely hit that subscribe button so you never miss one of our uploads! As always Who Dey!

Want to win great prizes from First Star Logistics during the Bengals season? During the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals season, First Star Logistics will give away some great and unique prizes. Follow @FirstStarLog, @DLInTheTrenches, and @JoeGoodberry for details each week on how you can win.

Join Dave Lapham "In The Trenches" for a captivating conversation with NFL legend, broadcaster, and football lifer, Solomon Wilcots. This episode, brought to you by First Star Logistics, is packed with incredible insights from a man who has seen the game from every angle.

The Cincinnati Bengals 2024-2025 Schedule: Analyzing key matchups, challenging stretches, and the importance of home field advantage.

Bengals Draft Pick Analysis: Insights into players like Shamar Stewart and the importance of player development and production.

Player Mentality & Leadership: The significance of players like Trey Hendrickson and the "peer-to-peer" influence in the locker room.

The Importance of Team Morale: Drawing parallels to military leadership, Solomon emphasizes how crucial team morale is for success.

We want to thank Solomon for being a fantastic guest and for joining us today on In the Trenches with Dave Lapham brought to you by First Star Logistics. We also look forward to growing our new central channel, First Star Media Group, and having you fans follow us along the ride. A lot more content is coming soon so definitely hit that subscribe button so you never miss one of our uploads! As always Who Dey!

Want to win great prizes from First Star Logistics during the Bengals season? During the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals season, First Star Logistics will give away some great and unique prizes. Follow @FirstStarLog, @DLInTheTrenches, and @JoeGoodberry for details each week on how you can win.