Brent Danks

Offensive Line play is simple: If five guys are thinking as one, it’s art. If not, it’s a group project nobody studied for.

The Space Shuttle Challenger gave us all PTSD. We watched it blow up during class and then went on with our day, no counseling, no trauma response. We were expected to carry on so we did. No wonder we're tough and DGAF.

The physics behind a firefighter’s clove hitch knot

A nice little drill combining a few different skills into one session. Which adds both the ability to change the tool needed fast and a touch of conditioning to boot.

As an AD with a child who plays sports, I understand the struggle of separating parent, coach, and administrator. My kid has been cut. He has sat the bench. He has had to fight his own battles when things were not going his way and he had to talk to the coach. My kid has found success. My kid has learned to work hard. I have never once spoken on his behalf to a coach. Why? Because learning to advocate for yourself and overcome adversity is what shapes you into who you become. Growth does not come from protection. It comes from perseverance. I do this because I love him.

One of the greatest fake punt of all time 🔥

People don’t understand this… I played Linebacker. And it’s been 20 years since I made a tackle. I can still shoot a basketball… Or toss a football. But I’ll never meet a RB in the B Gap ever again. If you’re still playing, enjoy every minute. Once it’s over. It’s over.