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In this episode of Aggie Pride: a UC Davis Football podcast, Scott Gordon, a former quarterback at the University of Arizona and current UC Davis football broadcaster, shares his journey from player to tv analyst.Gordon discusses his deep love for football, connections he’s made in the sport along the wat, and provides an in-depth preview of the upcoming UC Davis vs. Cal game. Topics include players to watch, keys for Miles Hastings to have a successful season, and week one game predictions, with an emphasis on the importance of winning the turnover battle and controlling the line of scrimmage for UC Davis to secure the upset. Dwight and Brock recap the episode with their own keys to the game, including their own predictions with one of the two choosing the Ags for the outright upset. The Aggies currently sit at 20.5 point underdogs.
(00:06) Meet Scott Gordon: From Quarterback to Broadcaster
(02:09) Scott Gordon's Early Love for Football
(04:23) High School Football Journey
(05:30) College Football at University of Arizona
(12:42) Transition to Broadcasting and Coaching
(13:40) UC Davis Football and Broadcasting Career
(16:44) Sacramento High School Football Insights
(20:01) Defining Aggie Pride
(24:39) Analyzing UC Davis Quarterback Miles Hastings
(30:13) Key Players to Watch This Season
(31:34) Offensive Standouts and Expectations
(35:01) Defensive Strengths and Concerns
(39:31) Game Strategy and Predictions
(41:13) Coach Tim Plough's Impact
(44:37) Final Thoughts