On this episode of Inside the Headset, we chat with Texas A&M-Commerce head coach, Colby Carthel, about his team's 2017 National Championship season and what he's been up to this offseason. 0:23 - Start of interview 0:55 - Winning the 2017 DII National Championship 2:03 - Changing the culture at Commerce 3:34 - "We don't have more fun because we win, we win because we have more fun" 5:54 - Throwing out the first pitch for the Texas Rangers 7:52 - Building a brand 9:24 - Receiving a custom-made Henry rifle 10:30 - Creating staff chemistry through noodling 12:39 - Having a wife, Sarah, that also coaches a fall sport 15:26 - Coaching with his dad, Don 18:04 - Keeping continuity on coaching staffs 21:21 - Faith, Family, Football panel at the AFCA Convention 24:39 - Second chances & recruiting for program "fit" Follow Coach Carthel on Twitter: @CoachCarthel Have any questions, comments, or ideas for the show? Send us an email at podcast@afca.com.