Month: July 2018

by Daniel Youngblood

BCP Podcast No. 6: Area rep Webb Murphy checks in to talk a little FCA

Webb Murphy

For 13 years, former Stamford and Cooper assistant Webb Murphy viewed coaching as his calling in life. A couple of years after leaving that profession, he’s discovered a new calling as the Big Country West area rep for the Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Murphy, who still holds a deep respect for the coaching profession and those who pursue it, took some time this week to talk to Big Country Preps’ Evan Ren and Daniel Youngblood about his role with the FCA and how the organization has changed his life and the life of many others.

Also in this episode of the BCP Podcast, Evan and Daniel discuss the geographical boundaries of the Big Country and share their philosophy on expanding the area’s traditional borders to include a number of “new” programs.

Those interested in learning more about the FCA or how to get involved with the organization can reach out to Murphy through the following social media platforms:

Facebook: Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Twitter: @BigCountryFCA

Instagram: @bcfcainsta

by Daniel Youngblood

BCP Podcast No. 5: Craig Slaughter talks coaching past, present, future

Wall defensive coordinator Craig Slaughter.

After spending 16 years as a head football coach, making stops at Hearne, Clyde, Sweetwater and Llano, Craig Slaughter transitioned back into an assistant role last year as Wall’s defensive coordinator.

This week, Slaughter, who’s entering Year 2 on coach Buddy Guy’s staff, took some time to talk to Big Country Preps’ Evan Ren and Daniel Youngblood about the biggest highlights and regrets of his time as a head coach, how he’s enjoying Wall and what his coaching future holds, among other topics.

In this episode of the BCP Podcast, Evan and Daniel also debate the viability of the wishbone offense as a vehicle for winning a championship at high school and college football’s highest levels.

by Daniel Youngblood

BCP Podcast No. 4: Gordon’s Mike Reed talks Hamilton, return to six-man game

Gordon's Mike Reed
Gordon football coach Mike Reed

Gordon football coach Mike Reed, who took Rule to two state championship games before winning two state titles in three trips at Throckmorton, is back in the six-man game after a four-year stint at 11-man Hamilton.

Reed, a Gordon graduate, took some time this week to chat with BigCountryPreps.com’s Evan Ren and Daniel Youngblood about his time as an 11-man coach and what went into his decision to return to the six-man ranks at his alma mater, among other topics.

In this episode of the BCP Podcast, Evan and Daniel also discuss some of their favorite Big Country rivalries — past and present.