Graduate Assistant Coach at The University of Illinois and former Arkansas Razorback football player Kevin Richardson joined me on the show this week. Born in beautiful Jacksonville, Arkansas, Kevin talked to me about how he gained his love for the game of football at an early age. Jacksonville is a basketball devoted school, and Kevin had to earn his reps in football to reach the next level. A walk-on at The University of Arkansas under head coach Bret Bielema, Kevin knew that Fayetteville and Coach Beliema were the perfect fit for him. A versatile player on the field, Kevin was actually recruited to Arkansas to be a receiver. Coach Bobby Allen changed that trajectory, and Richardson fulfilled a new role as defensive back.
Richardson talked to me about the keys of success as a football player and coach. A family relationship is vital, as that not only brings trust on the field but off the field as well. Richardson gave me a great piece of what goes on between coaches and players on the sidelines and in the booth that I’ll be sharing, that many fans may not know. Richardson had the opportunity to play in the CFL (Canadian Football league), and was excited to play football at the next level. He said he would have regretted it if he didn’t jump on the opportunity to play professionally.
Richardson told me he is a video game lover, with Call of Duty and Madden being his go-to games. A man of many wisdoms, Kevin gives thanks to his parents and brother, saying that nothing that he has been able to accomplish would be possible without them. Shoutout to the entire Richardson family.
Richardson also spoke with me about the evolution of social media, and what players and coaches truly think about it in the game. Richardson became a coach at many different levels, now at The University of Illinois, under new head coach Bret Bielema, of course his former coach at Arkansas. The legacy he wants to leave is still in the process, and I can’t wait to hopefully one day get him back on to see what that truly is one day. God blessed!
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