August is here and college football is right around the corner. We can practically feel it in the air. FCS coaches and players gathered to share their thoughts on the upcoming season (amongst other things) over the last few weeks at various media days across the country. Here are some of the things they had to say:
"I never say that I came back, I always say that I never left." – Chris Parson, Austin Peay
When Chris Parson was asked at UAC Media Day why he decided to return with Austin Peay after a breakout year in 2025, the star signal caller was was quick to correct the notion that he came back and cited his teammates at coaches as a major reason why he chose to stay instead of transferring. He is expected to be one of the top FCS quarterbacks this year and the Governors are picked by several to be a playoff team in 2026 largely because of his decision to remain with the team heading into his senior year.
"It's almost like you're recruiting but you're de-recruiting. I may not have all the answers. I'm not Nick Saban or Kirby Smart." – Will Healy, ETSU
During SoCon Media Day, second-year ETSU head coach Will Healy was asked by The Bluebloods how he and his staff approach the challenge of getting the right guys for their culture in Johnson City out of the transfer portal with so little time to actually get to know most of the players. Healy's answer was insightful and candid as he spoke about what he pitches to potential Buccaneers. He talked of the importance of players' willingness to be held to a high standard at his program and the importance of figuring out what a prospect player is looking for when they come to East Tennessee State. Healy's Bucs went 7-5 in his first season.
#Media #healy
"I never say that I came back, I always say that I never left." – Chris Parson, Austin Peay
When Chris Parson was asked at UAC Media Day why he decided to return with Austin Peay after a breakout year in 2025, the star signal caller was was quick to correct the notion that he came back and cited his teammates at coaches as a major reason why he chose to stay instead of transferring. He is expected to be one of the top FCS quarterbacks this year and the Governors are picked by several to be a playoff team in 2026 largely because of his decision to remain with the team heading into his senior year.
"It's almost like you're recruiting but you're de-recruiting. I may not have all the answers. I'm not Nick Saban or Kirby Smart." – Will Healy, ETSU
During SoCon Media Day, second-year ETSU head coach Will Healy was asked by The Bluebloods how he and his staff approach the challenge of getting the right guys for their culture in Johnson City out of the transfer portal with so little time to actually get to know most of the players. Healy's answer was insightful and candid as he spoke about what he pitches to potential Buccaneers. He talked of the importance of players' willingness to be held to a high standard at his program and the importance of figuring out what a prospect player is looking for when they come to East Tennessee State. Healy's Bucs went 7-5 in his first season.
#Media #healy
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