This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders sits down with Mercer Head Coach Mike Jacobs, who is building something special in Macon. From his days as a walk-on at Ohio State to becoming the head coach at Mercer, Coach Jacobs shares powerful insights into leadership, culture, and perseverance. Inside this episode: 🐻 Coach Jacobs’ Journey — from walk-on at Ohio State to Mercer head coach 🏆 Building a Winning Culture — how trust, accountability, and discipline define the Bears 🔥 This Year’s Team — when Coach Jacobs knew his group had a chance to be special 💫 Braden Atkinson’s Emergence — how the freshman QB transformed the Bears’ offense ⚔️ Conference Showdown — Mercer vs. Western Carolina: previewing the matchup and the challenges the Catamounts present 💭 Coaching Legacy & Life Lessons — what Coach Jacobs hopes his players carry with them long after football It’s a story about growth, grit, and the kind of leadership that defines great programs. 👇 Chapters & r...