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A look back into the history of the game of football. Interviews with the people who were there when it was about the GAME....
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Nov 20, 2023
35 -- Changing NFL Ownership Philosophies
In this episode, Robert's guests are Bob McCartney, long-time film and Video Director with the Steelers and Mike Dougherty, a retired film and video director with the Eagles. The group will discuss current NFL head coach hiring practices and how the expectations teams have today differ greatly from years ago.
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8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staff while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Nov 6, 2023
34 -- Mark 'Friedo' Friedman
In this episode, Robert Blackwell shares one final conversation with Mark Friedo. Robert and Mark reminisce about how things were in the NFL when it was about the game.
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staff at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before. Visit Catapult.com to learn more today.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staff while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Sep 18, 2023
33 -- Mike Fisher
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8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Sep 4, 2023
32 -- Hall of Fame Roundtable
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Aug 21, 2023
31 - Mike S Pro Football Focus
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Aug 7, 2023
30 - Mike M Part 2 -- Traveling to and from Training Camp
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8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Jul 24, 2023
29 - NFL Equipment Departments with Mike McCord
Today's guest is Mike McCord
Mike is now in his 34th season with the Cowboys, his 31st in the equipment department and his 29th heading up the department.
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Jul 10, 2023
28 -- NFL Films Pete Pino
As the Club Game Exchange Daily Operations Manager Pete Pino has his hand in all NFL Films Productions.
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Jun 26, 2023
27 -- The Sportstalk Pioneer Norm Hitzges
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Jun 12, 2023
26 -- Robert Blackwell Takes Us Back to 1981 in The NFL
Robert Blackwell spent the better part of 5 different decades with The Dallas Cowboys. In this episode, he takes us through his first 8 years in the league (1981-1989)
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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May 29, 2023
25 -- Dallas Cowboys Training Camp History
Robert has seen it all when it comes to NFL Training Camps. In this episode talks about the history of Dallas Cowboys Training Camp and the changes that he was a part of over his years with the team.
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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May 15, 2023
24 -- Bob White 8K Solutions
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
Visit Catapult.com to learn more today.
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May 1, 2023
23--NFC East Roundtable Part 2
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Apr 17, 2023
22 -- NFC East Roundtable Part 1
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Apr 3, 2023
21 -- AFC East Roundtable Part 3 -- Training Camps and Super Bowls
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Mar 20, 2023
20 -- The Original AFC East Roundtable Part 2
The Original AFC East
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Mar 6, 2023
19 -- AFC East Roundtable Part 1
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Feb 20, 2023
18-- Mark Gorscak -- Pittsburgh Steelers -- Official 40 Starter for The NFL Combine Part II
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Feb 6, 2023
17 -- Mark Gorscak -- Pittsburgh Steelers -- Official 40 Starter for The NFL Combine
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Jan 23, 2023
16 -- Origins of The Scouting Combine -- Rusty Nail
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Jan 9, 2023
15- Rusty Nail Part 1
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
Visit Catapult.com to learn more today.
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Dec 26, 2022
14 -- Dave Campo
Dave Campo joins Robert Blackwell in this episode of Reel Football Stories...Together, they discuss the time they spent together with The Dallas Cowboys and Campo's journey to get to the NFL.
If you'ld like to hear more from Dave Campo you can check out his podcasts on the 1010 XL Podcast Network
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Dec 12, 2022
13 - AFC Roundtable Part 2
The AFC Guys talk about the different stadiums that they worked.
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Nov 28, 2022
12-AFC West Roundtable Part 1
All 3 members of this roundtable were instrumental in the film and video departments of the old AFC West.
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
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Nov 14, 2022
11 -- Working the NFL Draft
All of the members of this roundtable represented their teams at The NFL Draft. Over those years they've accumulated some great stories that you will only hear on this podcast.
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Oct 31, 2022
10 - Combine Part II
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
8K Solutions offers coaching technology that builds better teams. Our engaging solutions immerse players in the game. Remote-control camera systems make capture easy for video staffs, while keeping them safely on the ground. Used by every NFL team and 40 Div. I football team, 8K Solutions is the leader in coaching technology.
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Oct 17, 2022
9 - Combine Roundtable
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
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Oct 3, 2022
8 - The Twisted Journeys of Pons and Seiter Part 2
Before their careers in the NFL with the New York Jets both Jim and John were members of prominent Rock and Roll bands in the 1960's and early 1970's. A friendship forged in these Rock and Roll years brought them together at the New York Jets. Jim and John share their Rock and Roll bonds with the listeners.
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Sep 19, 2022
7 - The Twisted Journeys of Jim Pons and John Seiter Part 1
Jim Pons and John Seiter share their journeys from music industry to The NFL.
In 1973 Pons left the music industry to become the film and video director for the New York Jets football club; he actually designed the team's 1978–97 team logo.
Seiter may be best known for his work as a drummer for Spanky and Our Gang and The Turtles. But he also built a solid post music career with The Jets.
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Sep 9, 2022
6 - Henry Kunttu
Henry Kunttu started with the Buffalo Bills in 1969...He is considered one of the "deans" of video director / film director group.
Henry was in the middle of a career as a cartoon animator when he became a grip for the Bills Film Crew. He worked part time for quite awhile and then became a subcontractor for the team.
In the beginning, he would actually film the games in Buffalo and then the film had to be driven to Cleveland for processing.
In this episode Robert and Henry talk about the brotherhood that developed between all of the directors.
Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan, and share insights across your staff like never before.
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Aug 24, 2022
5 - NFL Film & Video Directors Tackle International Travel
In this episode Robert Blackwell and the rest of the roundtable talk about international travel.
This roundtable includes legendary NFL Film and Video Directors:
Mike Perkins the Video Director of The Jacksonville Jaguars
Bob McCartney the Video Director of The Pittsburgh Steelers
Mike Dougherty retired from the Philadelphia Eagles
Thom Fermstad retired from The Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks
Dave Levy retired from The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Bucs
It's all presented by Catapult. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decistions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult Solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan and share insights across your staff like never before
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Aug 8, 2022
4 - The Most Challenging Stadiums
The Roundtable is back
In this episode Robert Blackwell asks the guys about the most challenging stadiums that they encountered
Mike Perkins the Video Director of The Jacksonville Jaguars
Bob McCartney the Video Director of The Pittsburgh Steelers
Mike Dougherty retired from the Philadelphia Eagles
Thom Fermstad retired from The Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks
Dave Levy retired from The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Bucs
It's all presented by Catapult. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decistions faster than ever. Trusted by all 32 NFL teams, Catapult Solutions, including athlete monitoring and video analysis, help coaching staffs at all levels capture, analyze, plan and share insights across your staff like never before
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Jul 23, 2022
3 - NFL Film/Video Director Roundtable
Robert is joined by a gang of characters
* Mike Perkins the video director of The Jacksonville Jaguars (1994-present)
* Bob McCartney the video director of The Pittsburgh Steelers (1972 - present)
* Mike Dougherty formerly with The Philadelphia Eagles (1976-2013)
* Thom Fermstad formerly with The Minnesota Vikings and The Seattle Seahawks (1973-2012)
* Dave Levy formerly with The Pittsburgh Steelers and The Tampa Bay Bucs
In this episdoe the guys talk about how they got started in their roles. And, they give us an idea of the logistics involved in the early days of game film.
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Jul 11, 2022
2 - Reel Football Stories -- Green Bay Packers Al Treml
Reel Football Stories Host -- Robert Blackwell takes us back to the days where football was about the game.
The first guest on this podcast is Al Treml. Al is The Legendary Film/Video Director of The Green Bay Packers from 1967 thru 2001
Originally hired by Vince Lombardi Al was only the 2nd full time Film Director in the league. He actually started working for The Packers part time filming games as he was working at a Green Bay Television station where he first met Lombardi.
Over the course of his career he worked with 9 different Head Coaches and came up with several cutting edge innovations.
Treml was inducted into The Packers Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Jul 11, 2022
1 - Robert Blackwell -- Your Host of Reel Football Stories
As host of Reel Football Stories Robert Blackwell wants to take you back to when football was about the game.
In this very first episode of the podcast, we get to know Robert and his 30+ year career as the Head of The Dallas Cowboys Film/Video Department.
Robert has worked with legendary coaches, owners, general managers and players that shaped the game.
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May 29, 2022
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