Ep. 1 - Pete Thomas | From The 513

On our first episode of From the 513, Tony Pike sits down with Cincinnati Bearcats Assistant Coach and Quarterbacks Coach Pete Thomas for an in-depth conversation about football, coaching, and the Queen City. In this episode, Tony and Pete dive into Pete's journey from playing quarterback to coaching the next generation, the influence of his playing days, and what inspired him to pursue coaching.They explore his decision to stay in Cincinnati, the culture that defines Bearcats football, and how that shapes the quarterback room. Pete also shares his insights on the Bearcats' pipeline to the NFL, what fans can expect from this year’s offense, and the impact of the new indoor practice facility.00:00:00 - Pete Thomas00:00:30 - Influences from Playing Days and Wanting to be a Coach00:01:30 - Enjoying the city of Cincinnati00:02:00 - Continuing Your Career at Cincinnati00:02:48 - What Inspired You To Coach? 00:03:30 - What Translates to Coaching from Playing? 00:05:30 - Culture and Pillars of being a Bearcats' Quarterback00:10:25 - The Pipeline to the NFL00:12:30 - This Year's Offensive Power00:14:00 - Indoor Practice Facility