02:14 Late Moves, Big Hires & Combine Season Heat-Up

🏈 The Football 360 Show – Episode 78 🔥 Top Stories & Talking Points: 🚨 Coaching Carousel Continues Greg Jones returns to Ray-Pec; Arlen Harris hired at Timberland – both major upgrades for underachieving yet talent-heavy programs. Late spring coaching hires still happening – creating uncertainty and logistical challenges, especially at schools like Lafayette. Emphasis on financial strain for assistant coaches and how it impacts spring and summer staffing. 🧠 Program Potential & Underutilized Talent Timberland and Ray-Pec both loaded with high-level talent but lacked structure last season. Young stars on the rise: Jeremiah Hall (6'5" WR, Ray-Pec) and Caden Ford (6'6" OL, Timberland) catching early college attention. Parkway West quietly building a deep roster with guys like Gunner Holmes, Max Jones, and Ethan Bain — all with next-level potential. 🌍 Global Football Pipeline Boarding programs like Principia and Chaminade bringing in international talent (UK, Germany, Japan). Canadian teams and players seeing major growth in U.S. exposure via camps and showcases. 🏟️ Combine & Camp Season Is HERE KC Varsity x Elite STL Combine on May 3rd at Parkway West aims to bring 300+ athletes. Lindenwood Mega Camp and other D1-level showcases pushing athlete exposure. Message to athletes: "Go where the college coaches are!" 🚫 Cautionary Take: 7v7 vs. Camps Warning to parents and athletes: don't sacrifice camp exposure for 7v7 clout. Criticism of 7v7 national championship scheduling during peak college camp weekends. Emphasis: if college coaches aren't present, it's a waste of time during evaluation season. 🧢 Behind the Scenes Purdue visit recap – seeing Coach Odom, Ron Perkins, and Michael Shear. Real talk from Ron L. Perkins about the demands of D1 college football life: early mornings, nonstop grind, and real sacrifice. 🧠 Final Thought: "It's not about the hype — it's about the reps, the exposure, and the right opportunities. Let's stop chasing clout and start chasing real offers."