Quarterbacks with Steve Calhoun + Indiana vs Michigan / Indiana Hoosiers LIVE 104

**Indiana Hoosiers LIVE 104 — Episode Notes** *Hosts: Bradley Loomis & Alec Keezer | Special Guest: Steve Calhoun (Armed and Dangerous)* *Voice of College Football Network | Presented by FanDuel* ### Intro & Guest Setup (~00:00:33–00:05) - Brad solo to start; Keezer joining later (mentioned as “fighting demons” on the Michigan channel). - Guest: Steve Calhoun, Armed and Dangerous quarterback coach. Known for work with Trinidad Chambliss, Jordan Love, and NFL receivers. - Funny origin story: Brad and Steve met on vacation in Greece and “couldn’t stop balling.” - Quick FanDuel odds drop: Ohio State -125 to win the Big Ten; Indiana +270; Oregon ~+950 / +1000. ### Steve’s Background & Founding of Armed and Dangerous (~00:05–00:15) - Played in the German Football League (GFL) starting in 1995 (two years), one year in NFL Europe under Galen Hall, then returned to the GFL. Total of nine years overseas. - After his eighth year, while training at home, he began working with a high school QB at Oceanside High (San Diego). That player’s grandfather was Dick Enright (former Rams and Oregon coach). - The kid became the nation’s #1 high school QB. Enright told Steve he should coach full-time because of how well he communicated information. - Founded Armed and Dangerous in 2003 (“OG of the quarterback coaches”). Name origin: brother said “quarterbacks throw the ball with their arm… and we’re dangerous.” **Clip potential**: 00:05–00:10 (playing career + origin story of the company name). ### Growing Football in Europe (~00:15–00:25) - Runs camps every August in Germany, Netherlands, Sweden (Stockholm), and Madrid. Focused on high school talent because European development still lags for college readiness. - 18 years of camps; Sweden and Madrid are more recent additions. - NFL Academy (London) vs. IMG: Academy lost 42-40 but showed strong trenches, depth, and fight. Steve and Brad were both impressed. - Historical growth: Game took root in Germany around 1982 via U.S. soldiers. NFL Europe was transformative (Kurt Warner, Adam Vinatieri, etc.). Rosters required four European players; German coaches were included on staffs. Knowledge was shared, not gatekept. Internet and gaming accelerated progress. **Clip potential**: 00:20–00:25 (NFL Academy vs. IMG reaction + long-term growth commentary). ### Armed and Dangerous Philosophy (~00:25–00:40) - Coaches the entire passing game (QBs, WRs, TEs, RBs). - Claims 25 NFL receivers, including Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Tyler Lockett, and Keenan Allen. - Core belief: Fundamentals first. You can never perfect them, but you can stay consistent. Skill set sits on top of a solid fundamental platform to create separation. - Workouts still start the same way they did 20 years ago. ### High School → College Transition & Specific QBs (~00:40–01:19) - **Key traits that separate**: Mental processing and knowing the playbook like the back of your hand. Speed of the game jumps significantly. - **Fernando Mendoza** (Indiana Heisman, former 2-star): Preparation was his superpower. Private QB coach was David Lee (longtime NFL coach, ex-Dolphins). Lee gets under-credited relative to on-staff coaches. - **Bryce Underwood** (Michigan): Doesn’t look fully comfortable in the system yet — late on throws, not anticipating. Steve has not done a deep dive. Notes the next Michigan QB he trains (Camden Loapati, Salt Lake) is committed and arriving in January. - **Stars**: Steve does not believe in them. Evaluators often lack strong QB backgrounds; system and competition level matter more. - **Trinidad Chambliss**: Playing at a high level. Size is the only real knock; if Bryce Young continues to succeed, height concerns fade. Elevates those around him. - **Josh Hoover** (now at Indiana): Still growing into a more pro-style system (mic points, hots, protections) that is different from TCU. Natural thrower with high career production, but live bullets are required to fully settle. - Evaluation advice for fans: Look for the ability to elevate teammates, process under pressure, and make adjustments. Film from behind the QB is useful for progressions and eyes. System and surrounding talent matter — not every good QB looks the same in every offense. Interview wraps ~01:19 with mutual appreciation and an open invitation for a return appearance. ### Post-Interview / Indiana vs. Michigan Context (~01:19–01:59) - Hosts react to the conversation and pivot into Michigan-Indiana history and the upcoming game. - Series notes: Michigan leads all-time; long home streak vs. Indiana; Indiana 1-0 in the Curt Cignetti era. - Spread discussed around Indiana -7 (total near 41.5 / moved toward 40). - Discussion of efficiency, physicality, and what a Curt Cignetti offense can do when it executes. ### Weekend Slate & Betting Picks (~01:59–02:47) Hosts run through a large portion of the Saturday slate with spreads, quick takes, and leanings. Themes include big spreads, letdown spots, coaching, and “runaway trains.” Notable mentions and leans (approximate): - **Northwestern** — Big spread discussion; hosts frustrated with large numbers. - **Miami vs. Pitt** — Home team lean; get-right spot for Miami. - **LSU at Auburn** — Home team lean (Auburn). Hosts back in on Alex Golesh after earlier skepticism. Playoff implications noted. - **Oklahoma at Mississippi State** — Oklahoma lean (stronger if Camario Taylor does not play). High praise for Taylor’s arm talent and competitiveness. - **Kansas State at Arizona State** — Kansas State. - **Oregon at Illinois** — Oregon (regardless of QB). - **Iowa at Minnesota** — Mixed; one host leans Iowa, other takes the points. - **Tennessee at South Carolina** — Responsible pick leans South Carolina per “Vegas is always right,” even if hosts don’t view them as the better team. - **BYU at UCF** — Strong BYU lean. - **Texas A&M at Alabama** — Alabama get-right / Kalen DeBoer believer lean. - **Michigan State at UCLA** — UCLA runaway train. - **Syracuse at North Carolina** — UNC cover lean. - **Vanderbilt at Kentucky** — Kentucky (Will Stein truther). - **Colorado at Oklahoma State** — Oklahoma State cover confidence. - **Virginia Tech at Clemson** — Virginia Tech (weird program stuff + inefficient QB play vs. Charleston Southern). - **USC at Wisconsin** — Wisconsin (road difficulty + USC fan base looking ahead). - **Ole Miss at Texas** — Ole Miss (better QB, Golding defense trending up; Texas fan/energy issues). - **Houston at Utah** — Houston points / close game lean (Willie Fritz experience). Closing notes: Subscriber push (approaching 1,000), Sunday recap of Indiana’s first Big House trip in the Cignetti era, and general excitement for high-level Big Ten football. * * * **Overall Takeaways** - Excellent long-form QB development conversation covering Europe growth, fundamentals, mental processing, and real examples (Mendoza, Underwood, Hoover, Chambliss). - Strong contrast between private QB coaching value and on-staff implementation. - Second half is a full betting slate preview with clear leans and recurring themes around large spreads, letdown spots, and coaching stability. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.