We're breaking down the college football landscape right now as Mike Zanetti joins me here on the show! It's coming up on Week 13 of the season and we have a LOT to chat about!

Join us to discuss the true 'contenders' vs the 'pretenders' in the college football playoff race!

We're going to chat about the potential upsets:

- Could Alabama lose to Auburn?

- Will Ohio State come out undefeated or will Michigan or Indiana have something to say about that?

- Will Vanderbilt find a way into the playoff and would it be great to have Diego Pavia in the playoff?

- What about the Group of 5? Should Tulane actually deserve a spot or should they re-consider that whole format?

And we also discuss who the true Heisman Candidates should be!?

Has Mike become an Indiana fan since moving to the state for work?!! Join us to hear more today.

This is the Nations Best Natty Show brought to you by The NIL Marketplace Showcase (details below)

The NIL Marketplace Showcase
July 7-9th
Hyatt Regency
Indianapolis, Indiana

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What an awesome opportunity we have today to chat with Jay Paterno, the son of legendary Penn State University Coach, Joe Paterno. With his most recent book, "Blitzed" coming out recently, we'll chat with Jay about the contents of the book and how the landscape of college football continues to change, which is leaving coaches and players alike with a need to adapt!

There are so many additional pressures with NIL coming into play. The money brings so many pressures.

Do coaches have shorter leashes while coaching now? Do the expectations change from fanbases and donors now with all this money playing a factor?

How does this impact recruiting? How does this impact retention and keeping rosters intact?

What does Jay think about potentially having a collective bargaining agreement in college athletics?

What about betting? How has gambling had an impact on sports? Fans, coaches, players, referees alike?

We get to hear some of his favorite memories and some of the great lessons he learned along with his father!

Come checkout this awesome conversation and snag your copy of the book so you can dive into it even deeper!

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaypaterno/
https://www.youtube.com/@nittanygameweek4442/featured
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WEBSITE: https://www.jayvpaterno.com/

BLITZED on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blitzed-All-Out-Pressure-College-Footballs/dp/B0DFW82ZT5/

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In this solo episode of The Gametime Guru Podcast, I'm sharing two stories that hit close to home—one from the sideline and one from the broader world of college sports.

How I Learned (Again) That I Belong

I relive one of my final club basketball games coaching in California—when my undersized team went toe-to-toe with a junior college squad and found a way to win. It's a raw look at belief, resilience, and learning how to win again after a stretch of setbacks. If you've ever questioned whether you belong—at work, in sport, or in life—this one's for you.

The NIL Era: Opportunity & Uncertainty

• I break down the current state of Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) in college sports:
• How NIL is reshaping recruiting and roster retention
• Why powerhouse programs (think Ohio State) and mid-majors (like Boise State) face different realities
• The rise of donor fatigue and what it means for long-term sustainability
• Why NIL can be a double-edged sword—creating new opportunities for JUCO and DII athletes while adding pressure elsewhere
• Practical ideas for athletes (yes, even JUCO players) to build a brand—like starting a podcast and owning your story

What you'll take away:

• How to rebuild confidence after a string of losses
• Why culture and standards help you "flip the switch" back to winning
• Actionable ways athletes and coaches can adapt in the NIL era

If you're a coach, parent, athlete, or sports fan who believes games teach life, you'll feel right at home here. After nine years of conversations with athletes and coaches from 183 countries and all 50 states, I'm more convinced than ever: when you put in the work, you belong.

If this episode resonates, follow the show and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts—it helps the mission and keeps the conversations coming. Thanks for listening and for being part of the Gametime Guru community.