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Mike Durnin

Mike Durnin

Mike Durnin, DMin., is a former college football coach (including head coach at Luther College) and higher-education administrator known for his "Buffalo Mentality" leadership coaching and keynote speaking.

Aug 18, 2026

IMPACT Effect with Jim Morris

IMPACT Effect with Jim Morris

The Buffalo Mentality Facing Challenges Head On ft Mike Durnin

Aug 18 · 33m

Jim Morris
Jim MorrisHOST
3:35
young man.
Mike Durnin
Mike DurninGUEST
3:36
And as a true freshman, he has worked his way into playing special teams.
Mike Durnin
Mike DurninGUEST
3:42
And we're in October 16th, 2010.
Mike Durnin
Mike DurninGUEST
3:46
He's running down the field on a kickoff team.
Mike Durnin
Mike DurninGUEST
3:49
Goes in to make a tackle and doesn't get up.
Mike Durnin
Mike DurninGUEST
3:55
Lies motionless on the field.
Mike Durnin
Mike DurninGUEST
3:58
This is about 20 yards from where I'm standing on the sideline.

26 MINS LATER

Jim Morris
Jim MorrisHOST
30:03
So bring us back there for a moment around the why and the how, and you know, was everything perfect? Was it a lot of reps and works to work to get there? I'd love to hear a little bit about that.

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