DeLand McCullough
NFL coach and former college running back whose life story — from adoption and Youngstown upbringing to coaching in the NFL — is the subject of the episode and Sarah Spain's book.
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Dec 26, 2025 • 47min
One Yard at a Time: A Mystery (PTFO Vault)
In this captivating conversation, sports journalist Sarah Spain and NFL coach Deland McCullough explore Deland's remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in a struggling Youngstown to winning a Super Bowl. They dive into his emotional experience of discovering his adoption at age seven and the surprising revelation that his mentor, Sherman Smith, is his biological father. Their discussion touches on family dynamics, identity, and the power of reconciliation, all while hinting at the potential for a film adaptation that includes a quirky recruiting story involving Sir Mix-a-Lot.
Jun 15, 2025 • 54min
Father’s Day Special: NFL Coach DeLand McCullough’s “Runs in the Family” — A Powerful True Story of a Son Who Discovers His Biological Father Was There All Along, Leading to a Reunion So Incredible It Feels Like a Real-Life Movie.
Join Super Bowl-winning NFL coach DeLand McCullough as he shares his incredible journey of discovering his biological father, seamlessly blending mentorship and family bonds. His heartfelt narrative reveals how a mentor he admired was actually his dad, reshaping his views on identity and fatherhood. The conversation dives into the significance of familial legacies, the emotional complexities of these revelations, and the lessons he's learned as a father himself. This inspiring story goes beyond football, highlighting the profound connections that define us.
