Even the Bison – OK, Bizon! – want to be the GOAT. On episode 12 of The FCS Edge, living legend Jerry Rice – the GOAT – joins co-hosts Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell for a lively conservation on his FCS roots and national freshman player of the year award.
Here's some of the highlights from our chat with Jerry Rice
- Jerry acknowledges the greatness of his peers in the NFL.
- He believes in the power of hard work over natural talent.
- Jerry sees himself as a part of a legacy of great players.
- The influence of players like Jim Brown and Walter Payton is significant to him.
- He values teamwork and collaboration in achieving success.
- He reflects on the importance of dedication in sports.
- Jerry's mindset is focused on continuous improvement.
Craig and Zach also talk fallout from the NDSU vs. SDSU showdown, and preview and predict key games as the FCS schedule moves into the November stretch run.
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Here are the timestamps to jump to your favorite bits of the show
- 00:00 - Introduction and Game Recap
- 01:17 - Analysis of North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State
- 05:43 - The Impact of Injuries on South Dakota State
- 07:10 - Tarleton State's Rise in Rankings
- 10:42 - Celebration Bowl Race Dynamics
- 13:33 - Conference Races to Watch
- 19:22 - Eddie Robinson Award Candidates
- 22:37 - Jerry Rice Joins The Show
- 37:53 - Pick'em Segment: Key Matchups
- 52:29 - Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Games
