Interview: App State Coach Dowell Loggains on a Unique CFB Job

Alex interviews Dowell Loggains, the recently hired Appalachian State head coach who was most recently at South Carolina after a long run as an NFL assistant and coordinator. After Alex and Richard talk a bit about App State’s last 20 years, Loggains joins (17:10) to discuss: * Why he moved from the NFL to college football at a time when coaches are getting a lot of attention for doing the opposite * Why he isn’t worried about spring games turning into roster poaching showcases for rival schools * The concept of “fit” at a distinct school like App State * Recruiting as a Group of 5 program in a crowded region * Recruiting to a Sun Belt school vs. recruiting in the SEC * The specific type of prospect who comes to Boone * If he’s thinking about the House settlement and whether he’ll need to fight for resources with other sports * The time management element of becoming a head coach * How much he would delegate to a general manager * Coaching Chris Johnson during his 2,000-yard season and whether that has value in the eyes of 2020s college football players App State Flutie Effect study mentioned on the show: https://econ.appstate.edu/RePEc/pdf/wp1905.pdf SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS AND GET COOL STUFF * Use code SZD20 for 20% off your first order from Homefield, at www.homefieldapparel.com * Follow Nokian Tyres on Instagram @NokianTyresNA Hosts: Alex Kirshner, Richard Johnson Producer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe