Episode 14 - Morgan Scalley - Ego is the Enemy

Episode Description

University of Utah head football coach Morgan Scalley knows joins the podcast to discuss why he chose Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday. Morgan talks about growing up playing sports in a competitive family, how he ended up playing for Utah, and why switching to defense change how he felt about being a member of the team. He also talks about the three coaches he played for or worked with - Ron McBride, Urban Meyer and Kyle Whittingham. All three coaching legends taught him something different, and he carries pieces of their legacy with him as he begins his first fill season as Utah’s head football coach. The discussion includes some of Utah football’s pivotal moments - and one of his toughest challenges - on and off the field. Read Ego is the Enemy with us, and join our discussions each week.

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