{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Seth Brock: Montana State National Champion on Earning Reps & Staying Ready","description":"I\u2019ve had the opportunity to follow Seth Brock since his days at Eagle High School here in the Treasure Valley. Back then, I got to watch him compete as a tight end and defensive end, and he was also getting after it on the wrestling mat. He was a high-level athlete then, and now he\u2019s a national champion at Montana State. In this episode, Seth takes us inside what the transition to college football really looks like. Going from being \u201cthe guy\u201d in high school to showing up at the next level where nobody cares who you were. You\u2019re back at ground zero. You\u2019re earning everything\u2014your reps, your role, and your respect. We talk about what his redshirt year taught him, how to stay mentally locked in when you\u2019re practicing all week but not suiting up on Saturdays, and why timing is everything when you\u2019re trying to climb the depth chart. We also dive into the wrestling-to-football connection and why wrestling builds an edge for linemen\u2014hand fighting, leverage, conditioning, adversity, and the mental toughness that carries over into life. Seth shares a powerful metaphor their D-line room lives by: \u201cWater the bamboo.\u201d You don\u2019t always see growth right away\u2026 until it shoots up. Seth also breaks down Montana State\u2019s championship standard, the physicality of Big Sky football, and what it\u2019s like being part of a team that refuses to fold\u2014even with their backs against the wall. Plus, he shares some unforgettable moments from this season, including Gold Rush, the Super Brawl, and his welcome-to-college-football moment at Oregon. If you\u2019re an athlete trying to make the jump to the next level\u2014or a parent, coach, or sports fan who loves the stories behind the grind\u2014this one is packed with lessons on preparation, patience, and maximizing opportunities when they come. To support Seth, check out his NIL links and gear, and follow him on Instagram. And if you enjoyed this episode, I\u2019d really appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, it takes 60 seconds and helps this show grow. _____________________________________ If you would like to watch the show, please feel free to follow me on YouTube and catch the video podcast from each of the guests! Here is the link to our interview for you to watch: https:\/\/youtu.be\/tyoN7PA0Fmk        ","author_name":"The Gametime Guru","author_url":"https:\/\/blog.thegametimeguru.com\/","html":"