Shows
Rich Take On SportsThe POWER of paying it FORWARD with Jonathan GanttJonathan Gantt has experienced the power of paying it forward throughout his life from his mentors which is why it's so meaningful for him to do the same in his Associate AD/Creative Solutions role at Clemson University where he's been helping lead the digital transformation for Clemson Athletics beginning in 2013. His team’s work has helped the Tigers earn recognition from Forbes, Sports Business Journal, Sports Illustrated, and others.He would begin understanding the power of social media and digital content while working for Ripken Baseball and the Tampa Bay Rays in media relations roles before he...
2021-07-3058 min
Rich Take On SportsUnderstanding what DRIVES you with Jason Donnelly"What drives you?" is a question that Jason Donnelly not only has asked himself but also uses this question to help understand what motivates others throughout his basketball coaching career in high school and college where he served as an integral part of the 2 National Championships in 2016 and 2018 for Villanova University and Hall of Fame Coach Jay Wright.Since 2019, Jason has served as the Director of Athletics for Furman University in Greenville, SC where he continues to focus on the Optimist Creed while striving to inspire, educate and develop outstanding student-athletes through a culture of excellence, prestigious...
2021-06-251h 05
Rich Take On SportsBryton Constantin: Having a long-term VISION mindsetShow Notes:Bryton had the unique experience of being at Clemson pre-pandemic and then during the pandemicHad dreams of playing in the NFL but he never let it consume him and does regret not enrolling at IMG Academy because he thinks about what could have been at timesKnew after the third time when he tore his ACL in the same knee that he would no longer pursue playing the game that he lovedThe decision to stop playing was based on his understanding of the importance of having a long-term vision mindset and thinking about 40-year decisions instead of...
2021-05-281h 08
Rich Take On SportsSUCCESS by doing what you ENJOY with Marcus BrownShow Notes:Some days it doesn't seem real that Marcus opened a HIIT studio and even more amazed at watching the growthMost of the time it doesn't even feel like work and communication has been the key for him and co-founder Ben BoulwareGrew up in a sports family with his dad playing football at Clemson and he always looked up to his older sisterWhile he might not have lived out his dream of playing in the NFL, he still experienced success by playing college football at Newberry CollegeMarcus believes that success can be measured and defined in many...
2021-04-301h 03
Rich Take On SportsFINDING your place through SPORTS with Sarah SpainShow Notes:Sports allowed Sarah to find her place and fit in even at an early ageHer family was always active in sports by playing various sports but her parents were never considered sportspeopleIt was a magical time living in Chicago during the Jordan years and she basically cried the first time she got to meet Michael JordanShe never really thought about a true career in sports but has always loved writing and being in front of the cameraSports has meant so much to Sarah but she does caution that sports is not always perfect....
2021-03-2652 min
Rich Take On SportsBrian Kight: Daily DISCIPLINE to outlast the cynicsShow Notes:Completed a social media cleanse in 2020 and continued to prove to Brian that as humans we're not meant to handle all of the content availableWe have to be careful because emotions can be contagious and addictive at the same timeHe first felt freedom on the football field and even though he was the smallest player most of the time, he was never nervous about competingBelieves that the power of sports is that it requires you to understand yourself in relation to the people around youDiscipline can be best obtained when there's a system and the system...
2021-02-261h 16
Rich Take On SportsThe TRANSFORMATION power of a COFFEE BEAN with Damon WestShow Notes:Damon realizes that every day is a gift and often times it's even hard for him to understand his journeyGrew up in Port Arthur, TX where his dad, Bob West, was the Sports Editor for the "Port Arthur News" and he describes Port Arthur as a melting potIt wasn't until he was around 11 years old that he realized he could throw the football really wellWhen he was 9, a female babysitter sexually abused him which ultimately led him to seek out adult vices such as drinking and smoking marijuanaWould attend the University of North Texas on a...
2021-01-2252 min
Rich Take On SportsDoing BETTER in life by always LEARNING with Alystia MooreShow Notes:Sports have always been part of her family as her grandfather played college basketball and was a high school basketball coachComes from a military family with her parents being in the ArmyHer parents played basketball and whenever her family moved they would always try to find out what basketball team she should try to play with and was very competitive with her brother in more than just sportsWas very fortunate to get a job with ESPN directly out of college after graduating from the University of North CarolinaShe's still motivated by her inner drive to be...
2020-12-1843 min
Rich Take On SportsDr. Kent Ellington: The quest for PERFECTIONShow Notes:Son of an Air Force pilot and mechanical engineer and he's always loved the challenge of building thingsWas the scrappy guy on the basketball court and loved basketballWanted to be an Air Force pilot like his dad but having to wear glasses would derail that dreamContinues the quest with each patient to find perfection while having the best outcomesOften times he's competing against himself internally to find solutions for patientsOne of his proudest moments came when he became an instrumented-rated pilot and his dad gave him the "High Flight" poemIs always looking for new challenges through...
2020-11-201h 03
Rich Take On SportsKelly Brooks: Facilitating OPPORTUNITIES through SPORTSShow Notes:Saw the power of having opportunities through sports firsthand with his sisters playing college basketball and what it has allowed him to do in his careerOnce you're a coach, you'll always be a coachLoves coaching because of his passion for helping others and facilitating those opportunities that create a positive transformationEnjoyed his time at the NCAA but many times it was a very slow process to make significant changesWas an assistant women's basketball coach at the University of Alabama during the same time that Dabo Swinney was an assistant coach for the football team and believes...
2020-10-1642 min
Rich Take On SportsChoosing how you LIVE your life with Ben NewmanShow Notes:Grew up in St. Louis but was a Chicago Cubs fan watching games on WGNLost his mom just before his 8th birthday and her gift of showcasing how to fight still inspires him todayWould attend Michigan St. University through the life insurance policy his mom had which enabled him to understand the power of financial advisingAfter he was married, Ben opened his mom's journal that she had kept during her battle with a rare and debilitating disease and was blown away by her toughness, vulnerability and positivityBen would quickly become a very successful financial advisor before...
2020-09-1837 min
Rich Take On SportsSteffi Sorensen: Determination to BELIEVE in YOURSELFSteffi is recovering from her 3rd shoulder surgeryHer parents knew immediately that she had a different drive and determination at an early ageShe's always looked up to her older brother and would always want to compete with and against himHer dad and uncle founded Firehouse SubsShe loved tennis more at an earlier age but an injury stopped her from pursuing tennis and shifted her focus to basketballEarned Miss Florida Basketball in 2006 but wasn't heavily recruited and her dream was to play at the University of FloridaSigned with Florida Gulf Coast out of high school and the team lost in the...
2020-09-041h 35
Rich Take On SportsPurpose driven by SERVANT leadership with Corinne MilienShow Notes:Pronunciation of her name is a challenge for people all the time and she even wanted to change her name to Michelle growing upMichelle is still her "club name" so if someone asks for her name while out and she doesn't want to give it to them she will say, MichelleParents are Haitian immigrants and Corinne had to grow up fast interacting with adults since her mom didn't speak EnglishShe considers herself a risk-taker and a rebel as well because rarely do well-behaved women make or change historyJoined the Air Force at 17 years old and had...
2020-08-2155 min
Rich Take On SportsEbony McCue: EMPOWERING and EDUCATING to succeedShow Notes:Ebony grew up in Washington, DCLoved watching the NFL with her family but ultimately fell in love with basketballShe became a huge Michael Jordan fan and would play against the boys which motivated her to work hard so she wasn't picked lastKnew that she wanted to have a career in sports and be a player advocateMoving to Atlanta was a culture shock from living in the DC area and she lost some of her confidence on the basketball court and it's something that she regrets that she let happenShe calls herself a "type A over-analytical perfectionist"...
2020-08-0749 min
Rich Take On SportsBen Boulware: BUILDING a culture and communityShow Notes:Proper name of gym is The Junkyard not Junkyard Fitness; only used the word fitness because it was least expensive for website rights and social mediaCo-founding The Junkyard with Marcus Brown and name came from former Clemson football teammate Dorian O'DanielHis time at Clemson prepared him for this next chapter in his life as an entrepreneur because of his time with Coach Brent Venables who Ben believes is one of the greatest leaders that he's been aroundStarted the gym in January 2018 and at the beginning and for the first four months they were conducting free classes...
2020-07-2442 min
Rich Take On SportsBeing PERSISTENT in life with E. Courtney ScottShow Notes:Courtney has always been into fashion and it started as a kid because his dad was into fashionGrowing up as an only child, his why was to make his parents proud of himGrew up in SW Atlanta in a neighborhood of successful black people outside of making it in sportsBaseball was his favorite sport but knew that his talent wouldn't afford him the ability to make a career in playingKnew he wanted to work in sports and fell in love with Florida A&M after visiting when he was 13Learned persistence from his dad and it...
2020-07-1041 minRich Take On SportsWhy FAILURE is only FAILURE TO TRY with Vince ThompsonShow Notes:Vince will always wear his Auburn school colors with pride because it was really Auburn that shaped himGrew up in a small town (Chatom, AL) where his dad was Mayor and going to Auburn was an eye-opening experienceA journalism class taught by Auburn's Sports Information Director, David Housel would change his course at Auburn after he asked David if he could be involvedVince would intern in the sports information department and be published in the Auburn PlainsmanWanted to be a sportswriter because he wanted to be involved with sports and loved the storytelling and has fond...
2020-06-261h 10Rich Take On SportsKelsey Riggs: Comparisons steal your JOYShow Notes:Grew up playing all sports and comes from a sports family so she can't remember life without sportsSports isn't just about the games but it's also about the value of being on a teamSoccer was her passion and wanted to play locally so family and other people that supported her could see her play and Charleston Southern was a great fit as a Division I schoolHas an older sister and a younger sister and her family is extremely closeRemembers being in elementary school and the excitement that she felt getting to read the morning news for...
2020-06-121h 07Rich Take On SportsTom Luginbill: PEOPLE build the cultureShow Notes:Recruiting has been a lifeblood for his career so even during the coronavirus pandemic he is still very busyGrew up in San Diego and his dad, Al Luginbill, was a college football coach so he learned the game at an early age and fell in love with sports immediatelyFell in love with football because his dad never pushed him into footballDidn't have any major offers out of high school so he enrolled at Palomar Junior College and led them to an 11-0 season and the 1993 National ChampionshipSigned with Georgia Tech before eventually transferring to Eastern Kentucky...
2020-05-2958 minRich Take On SportsLeaving a LEGACY with Maria TaylorShow Notes:Maria used to live in Chicago and loves watching "The Last Dance" to relive memories but was surprised by just how many issues the team facedEven though she is a huge fan of Kobe Bryant's "Mamba Mentality", it seems that Michael Jordan was the originatorShe wants to bring that same type of mamba mentality to her career in broadcasting and is willing to make sacrifices although some of those sacrifices might be changing due to the pandemicIt was a challenge for her being very tall early in high school but she eventually understood that her height...
2020-05-1541 minRich Take On SportsZach Hirsch | I PICK WINS Founder and Sports Predictive AnalystShow Notes:Zach knew it was a big deal for the sports world when the NBA halted its season but never expected to be this severeBelieves that Michael Jordan is the GOAT and has enjoyed watching "The Last Dance" documentary with his dadHas always had a photographic memory for things that he's passionate about and especially sportsStarted making game predictions with his family and eventually won $500 when he was 13 for picking all 15 games correctly at a smoothie store with his dadHe always thought about going to college for sports journalism or sports management but didn't plan on getting...
2020-05-0142 minRich Take On SportsCharles Warren | Former PGA Tour Pro & NCAA ChampionShow Notes:Coronavirus has changed the sports world drastically and remembers how this feels very similar to 9/11Charles was exposed to sports as being part of a neighborhood and playing outdoorsHe wasn't highly recruited out of high school but knew he would play golf at Clemson once he received the offer even though his dad had been a cheerleader at the University of South CarolinaIt was overwhelming at first as a freshman and redshirting was the best thing for him to be able to prove himselfWinning the 1997 NCAA Individual Championship was the defining moment for him that led...
2020-04-171h 12Rich Take On SportsSylvia Fowles | WNBA Minnesota Lynx CenterShow Notes:Sylvia is very humbled to be recognized as an SEC Legend but it makes her feel oldShe's the youngest of five and she's always been competitiveVolleyball was her first love and was not a natural at basketball when she first started playing in middle schoolOnce she became more confident, she fell in love with basketball and started dunking a tennis ball when she was in the 7th gradeStarted getting recruited by colleges during her sophomore year in high school and she was also recruited by other local high schoolsFormer LSU Head Coach Sue Gunter told her...
2020-04-031h 02Rich Take On SportsSPORTS helped save my life with Keri PottsShow Notes:Keri is paying the price now for her scholarship as a volleyball player at Syracuse with the wear & tear over the years on her bodyHaving upcoming shoulder surgery after playing dodgeball and realized that she couldn't throw the ball as she could in the pastEven at an early age was athletic and enjoyed sports and any type of physical activityStarted gymnastics but quickly outgrew the sport and eventually fell in love with volleyball and always wanted to compete with the boysSports was a way to bond with her dadShe loved the recruiting because she could explore...
2020-03-201h 22Rich Take On SportsKaila Burns-Heffner: Sharing IMPACTFUL sports storiesShow Notes:She's still surrounded by college sports so she still feels connected to collegeFirst-year after graduating from Clemson was tough when she moved to Bristol, CTInitially thought she was going to attend the University of Georgia but fell in love with ClemsonDancing was something that she loved growing up but she struggled with somewhat of an identity crisis because she was also a tomboy and wanted to play sports with the guysDuring her sophomore year in high school, she tore her hamstring performing at a school program but it took 8 doctors before she was correctly diagnosedShe continued...
2020-03-061h 06Rich Take On SportsDave Goren | National Sports Media Association Executive DirectorShow Notes:NSMA moved to Winston-Salem 2-years ago and Winston-Salem has an underrated sports vibeGrowing up in Boston, Dave remembers reading the sports section at an early age and always loved the stories much more than the statsHas always loved how sports connects people together and the stories behind the games do just thatAfter graduating from Syracuse University, he would eventually make his way to Providence, RI before finally getting an opportunity to be a sports anchor in 1988 at WXII in Winston-SalemLoved being a reporter much more than anchor because as a reporter you can create storiesHockey is...
2020-02-2153 minRich Take On SportsAlex Weaver | NASCAR Reporter and HostShow Notes:Her full name is Jordan Alexis Weaver so her initials are JAWS and people would always make the sound of the movie themeShe's also commonly referred to as Weave or WeaverWas a tomboy growing up and could throw a football at an early age and has great memories of going to Clemson football games as a kidHer dad played football at East Carolina and her mom was a cheerleader at Clemson UniversityShe was an only child and playing on a travel soccer team was a way for her to feel like she had sisters and a...
2020-02-0757 minRich Take On SportsOvie Mughelli | All-Pro NFL Athlete & Environmental AdvocateShow Notes:Ovie has probably had upwards of 100 concussions in his career but did not qualify for the NFL concussion settlementBelieves that there are pros and cons to the game of football and focuses on the prosWould allow his kids to play but not full contact football until the 9th gradeLoved the warrior mentality from his Nigerian heritage and would act like a crazed warrior on the fieldHe was all set to follow his dad in the medical profession as a doctor until NFL scouts were interested in him during his senior season at Wake Forest UniversityHas always...
2020-01-241h 01Rich Take On SportsQuincy Avery | Quarterback Takeover PresidentShow Notes:Dad played NFL & college football and served as an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under Tony DungyHis dad went missing before a game in 2000 vs the Atlanta Falcons because of a drug addictionQuincy played at Morehouse College but always wanted to be a head coach of an NFL teamAfter college, he drove to UCLA and meet with Rick Neuheisel with hopes of getting a jobLived in the locker room at UCLA before returning to Atlanta with hopes of starting a QB training companyHe didn't have any money to rent a facility but scheduled an...
2020-01-1032 minRich Take On SportsRashard Hall | Clemson Football Director of Professional & Career DevelopmentShow Notes:His discipline can be traced back to his parents growing up in St. Augustine, FLSaw first hand from friends that did make it by listening to wise counsel and ones that didn't because they didn't listen to wise counselLoved basketball early because his dad played basketball at FAMU and had a brief stint in the NBAFirst time he played football he knew he was hookedFlorida St. was his college team growing up but no major Florida schools offered him so it was motivation for him whenever he played those schoolsRecruited solely to play Safety at Clemson...
2019-12-2738 minRich Take On SportsKevin Johnson | Pace Academy Offensive Line CoachShow Notes:Currently changing his lifestyle of eating and exercise because of his obesity which he knew would eventually kill himListened to the book "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins which motivated him to start changing his healthGrew up on the streets of Brooklyn, NY and basketball was his first love in sportsKnew that sports could be a way out but he also had the temptations of living a life on the streetsWas mentored to leave Brooklyn to attend a military school in Virginia at 13-years old and immediately hated it trying to do anything to get expelledMade...
2019-12-1352 minRich Take On SportsRennie Curran | NFL Veteran & Game Changer Coaching CEOShow Notes:Parents came to America from Liberia and Rennie's mom went to Emory UniversityGoing back to Liberia as an adult was very powerful and has much more appreciation for everything in lifeHis goal is to build a state-of-the-art training facility for sports and education in LiberiaStarting playing football for the Brookwood Community Football League and was immediately hooked on footballGrew up with two sisters and football was his opportunity of having brothersWanted to play RB at University of Georgia but Thomas Davis showed him that defense could be fun alsoHas a musical ear and plays multiple instrumentsHis...
2019-11-2949 minRich Take On SportsGrady Jarrett | All-Pro Atlanta Falcons Defensive TackleShow Notes:Wants to help improve the lives of others and believes in being a servant leaderSupport from his family has been very important to himGrowing up never had a relationship with former Atlanta Falcons star Jesse Tuggle but does nowFound wrestling after he didn’t make the 8th-grade basketball team and would become state champion his senior seasonWould have severe anxiety as a wrestler but after winning the state championship he learned the lesson of the power of your mindPrefers to experience the pain of discipline instead of the pain of regret and believes that if the be...
2019-11-1537 minRich Take On SportsDon Munson | Clemson University Director of BroadcastingShow Notes:Does not refer to himself as the “Voice of the Tigers” as he believes that Jim Philips will always be the “Voice”Don’s college roommate Mike Gore got him into broadcasting at Appalachian St. UniversityHis Dad was born in Atlanta and was a Presbyterian minister and worked in a radio ministry and his faith came from a very young ageLove of sports began early because his parents loved sportsAs a kid, Bobby Orr was a hero and is on his bucket list of people to meetHank Aaron is also on his bucket list but Joe Torre was...
2019-11-011h 10Rich Take On SportsKendall Joseph | 2x National Champion Clemson University LinebackerShow Notes:Transition is very tough because he has been defined by football even though he didn’t want to be defined by footballFinding peace in life though now that football is over knowing that it wasn’t in God’s plan for himSoccer was the first sport he remembers playing because his dad loved soccer as an immigrant from HaitiAfter the 9th grade, he decided to only play football even though he also loved basketballOriginally was going to commit to Duke but changed his mind after a 2 1/2 hour phone conversation with Coach Brent Venables and then his grandf...
2019-10-181h 09Rich Take On SportsKelly Gramlich | Sports Radio Host & ACC Network Basketball AnalystShow Notes:Comes from a sports family with her mom playing tennis at Duke, her brother John played college basketball and her dad jokingly drank beer for OklahomaHer brother helped push her and played a significant part in her playing college basketball at Clemson UniversityHer dream from a very young age was to play college basketball and immediately fell in love with ClemsonShe jokingly likes to say that she’s the “least overall athletic person to play” but hard work got her playing time and she could shootShe has always been hard on herself but eventually, she was able t...
2019-10-0457 min
Rich Take On SportsDrew Butler | Former NFL Punter and Punt & Pass Podcast HostShow Notes:Rich Spotlight: Drew ButlerBorn in Chicago with his 2 sisters as his dad Kevin Butler played in the NFL for 13 years (11 with Chicago and 2 with Cardinals)Moved to Georgia in 1999 and has loved football his whole life but never played until high schoolHis nickname was Little Butthead because his dad’s nickname with the Chicago Bears was ButtheadStarted the Punt & Pass Podcast with Aaron Murray as he saw that no former recent football players were doing something like his ideaHis goal was to be a PGA Tour player but eventually starting playing football at Peachtree Ridge High Sc...
2019-09-2047 min
Rich Take On SportsDalen Cuff | ESPN ACC Network Studio Host and AnalystEpisode 117: Dalen Cuff | ESPN ACC Network Studio Host and Analyst
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Rich Spotlight: Dalen Cuff
Recently made the move from Florida to Connecticut to help launch ACC Network with ESPN as a studio host & analyst
Up until about 12-14 years old he thought that he would in the NBA and then have a career in broadcasting and then realized that there are some better players out there
Moved to Florida before high school and it was a tough transition however playin...
2019-09-0655 min
Rich Take On SportsRetin Obasohan | NBA G-League Guard & 2016 First Team All-SECEpisode 116: Retin Obasohan | NBA G-League Guard & 2016 First Team All-SEC
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Rich Spotlight: Retin Obasohan
Two older brothers and one younger and they all are very competitive while always pushing each other
Parents emigrated from Nigeria to Belgium to provide a better future and parents didn’t allow him and his brothers to see negatives
Soccer and tennis were the first 2 sports he gravitated towards because his dad played soccer but his love of basketball began while watching his brother play
First ex...
2019-08-2356 min
Rich Take On SportsMaxx Lepselter | MAXX Management President and FounderEpisode 115: Maxx Lepselter | MAXX Management President and Founder
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Rich Spotlight: Maxx Lepselter
Played all different sports growing up like most kids
Grew up in the sports representation agency through his dad (Mark Lepselter) which started as an organic opportunity of managing Lawrence Taylor’s restaurant
Has always been a fan of all the NY sports teams but now it’s harder to be a fan of a team with clients on different teams and he knew that he would eventually...
2019-08-0939 min
Rich Take On SportsMichael Serazio | Award-Winning Author & Boston College Associate ProfessorEpisode 114: Michael Serazio | Award-Winning Author & Boston College Associate Professor
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Rich Spotlight: Michael Serazio
Grew up in San Diego, CA and some of his fondest childhood memories are cheering for the hometown beloved Padres and Chargers
Sports was always a way to connect with family and especially his grandfather
Has always been intrigued by the power of sports and its magnetic properties of pulling people together from all types of different backgrounds
Michael has been drawn to journalism from an early...
2019-07-271h 00
Rich Take On SportsBlake Wynn | B Wynn Sports CEO and Entrepreneur InfluencerEpisode 113: Blake Wynn | B Wynn Sports CEO & Entrepreneur Influencer
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Rich Spotlight: Blake Wynn
First sign of be an entrepreneur was when he was 10 and wanted an Ipad and started a car wash with friends which he earned $1,000
Wants to be able to choose what he wants to do and enjoys the process of making money but not enjoying the dollar
Has a passion for business – plays business like a video game – get the next high score
Grew up as an only ch...
2019-07-121h 07
Rich Take On SportsKelsey Plum | Las Vegas Aces Guard and #1 Overall Draft PickEpisode 112: Kelsey Plum | WNBA Las Vegas Aces Guard
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Rich Spotlight: Kelsey Plum
Comes from a big sports family who are very competitive and everyone played Division I sports
Kelsey told her mom when she was 10-year old that she was going to play in the WNBA
Has always viewed herself as an underdog her entire life and her rise to a star came very quickly which has been a challenge to adjust
Her family still keeps her humble at times...
2019-06-2857 min
Rich Take On SportsDave Dameshek | NFL Network Host and ContributorEpisode 111: Dave Dameshek | NFL Network Host and Contributor
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Rich Spotlight: Dave Dameshek
Has finally made the transition of living in California
His childhood memories growing up in Pittsburgh, PA are dominated by sports
Inspiration for his comedy came from watching David Letterman
Feels that his journey to LA and career is a product of dumb luck
Bobby Knight agreed to allow him to interview him in Assembly Hall while he was a student at Indiana and Coach Knight swore at him...
2019-06-1454 min
Rich Take On SportsRob Parker | Fox Sports and FS1 Contributor & HostEpisode 110: Rob Parker | Fox Sports and FS1 Contributor & Host
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Rich Spotlight: Rob Parker
Being full of energy and seemingly crazy is not an act but just him always looking out for Mr. Joe Fan by asking the tough questions
Has always been that guy of pushing back and asking tough questions
Got his dream job 5 months after graduating college with NY Daily News and went to grad school because he didn’t want to rest on his laurels
Parents divorced...
2019-05-3134 min
Rich Take On SportsChad Steele | VP of Public Relations, Baltimore RavensEpisode 109: Chad Steele | VP of Public Relations, Baltimore Ravens
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Rich Spotlight: Chad Steele
There’s really no off-season for the NFL and people want NFL 365 days-a-year
Social media can be both a blessing and a curse
Spent most of his life overseas and really enjoyed moving and getting to experience other places
Sports was always big in his family with both parents being athletic and his dad, Gary Steele, was the first African-American football player at Army in 1966
Sports helped h...
2019-05-1756 min
Rich Take On SportsMilt Lowder, Ph.D. | Clemson Athletics Sport PsychologistEpisode 108: Milt Lowder, Ph.D. | Clemson Athletics Sport Psychologist
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Rich Spotlight: Milt Lowder
Always tries to make people see him as just Milt and not to have people feel like they are being judged
Knew three things growing up farming, medicine, and sports
Was recruited by Wofford for baseball but only applied to one school (Clemson)
Success is defined as a pursuit of a worthy goal
Life threw several curve balls at him starting as a junior in high school...
2019-05-031h 07
Rich Take On SportsBill Hancock | College Football Playoff Executive DirectorEpisode 107: Bill Hancock | College Football Playoff Executive Director
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Rich Spotlight: Bill Hancock
Passion for the College Football Playoff is extremely high and fans want to have input and fans have a sense of ownership with college sports and especially football which causes such high passion
Love baseball first and then came college football and his favorite memories were of baseball with the local semi-pro team in Hobart, OK
Started at Dartmouth and then finished school at Oklahoma marrying his childho...
2019-04-1948 min
Rich Take On SportsJohn Harkes | Greenville Triumph SC Head CoachEpisode 106: John Harkes | Greenville Triumph SC Head Coach & National Soccer Hall of Fame Member
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Rich Spotlight: John Harkes
Very fortunate to have such a long playing career with great accomplishments being on the first team to qualify for 1990 World Cup and then in the inaugural season of the MLS in 1996
Loved building a club in Cincinnati and loves the challenge in Greenville with building the Greenville Triumph SC in it’s the inaugural season in 2019
He has always been an optim...
2019-04-0552 min
Rich Take On SportsBrooke Weisbrod | ESPN College Basketball AnalystEpisode 105: Brooke Weisbrod | ESPN College Basketball Analyst
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Rich Spotlight: Brooke Weisbrod
Her job inherently consists of hurry up and wait but it’s also a symphony of organized chaos
She really enjoys things not on camera that you get to experience during practices, pre-game, and post-game and gets energized more from those things behind the scenes than being in front of the camera
Thoughts of one day doing play-by-play but it’s the most challenging position in the industry other than...
2019-03-2959 min
Rich Take On SportsBradley Pinion | Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Former Clemson PunterEpisode 104: Bradley Pinion | Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Former Clemson Punter
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Rich Spotlight: Bradley Pinion
In today’s NFL, there’s really no off-season anymore as you will workout throughout the year
Loves binge-watching on Hulu, Netflix and recently watched “Legion” and one of his favorites is “Suits”
First love was soccer and started playing at 4 and has a brother that is 4 years older but didn’t start playing football until 7th or 8th grade
His grandfather played football and was a punter for a seaso...
2019-03-151h 10
Rich Take On SportsJason Barrett | President of Barrett Sports Media and Sports Radio ConsultantEpisode 103: Jason Barrett | President of Barrett Sports Media and Sports Radio Consultant
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Rich Spotlight: Jason Barrett
Making people Laugh, allowing listeners to Learn, and being Likable are the 3 qualities of successful sports talk radio hosts
Never felt that he a great host but was a good producer
Always loved sports and reading about NY sports and WFAN was his first experience to sports talk radio (Mike and the Mad Dog)
Was a musician (drummer) before moving into a sports talk r...
2019-03-011h 15
Rich Take On SportsPatrick Sapp | NFL Veteran and “ONE Clemson” Founding MemberEpisode 102: Patrick Sapp | Former NFL & Clemson Football Player and “ONE Clemson” Founding Member
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Rich Spotlight: Patrick Sapp
Has always been intrigued by fashion that comes from his parents
Owned a clothing store “Coast2Coast” in Jacksonville, FL but was too difficult to manage while living on the west coast playing in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers
Grew up in Jacksonville, FL the youngest of six kids (3 boys/3 girls)
Every day was competition in the Sapp household but filled with lo...
2019-02-221h 07
Rich Take On SportsIvan Maisel | ESPN Sr. Writer & “College Football 150” Editor-At-LargeEpisode 101: Ivan Maisel | ESPN Senior Writer & “College Football 150” Editor-At-Large
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Rich Spotlight: Ivan Maisel
Met his wife Meg in NY while he was a fact checker for Sports Illustrated and when they moved to Dallas she eventually said that she wanted to move back to the northeast
Learned how to read by reading the Sporting News
Dad was a high school basketball coach and sports was always big in his family because of Alabama football and Bear Bryant
Wanted to be the Atla...
2019-02-1551 min
Rich Take On SportsDawn Staley | South Carolina Head Women’s Basketball CoachRich Spotlight: Dawn StaleySports was a neighborhood function growing up and she was always competitive and had to be competitive in her household being the youngest of 5Always been attracted to basketball and became better at earlier and could play year round and wanted to get on the big boy courtHank Gathers, Bo Kimble played in her neighborhood and once she got on the big boy court she stuck because of her passing game. Could see the game differently at an earlier ageHas always been viewed as Tomboy but any type of verbal abuse strengthened herDebbie Ryan at the University...
2019-02-0130 min
Rich Take On SportsBill Curry | 2x Super Bowl Champion, Coach, Speaker, & AuthorEpisode 99: Bill Curry | 2x Super Bowl Champion, Coach, Speaker, & Author
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Rich Spotlight: Bill Curry
Continues to focus on working out each day even after 5 shoulder surgeries through his career
Hated football and went out for football only because that’s how you got a date and was scared of football and wanted to quit
Had 2 goals in life at 12-years old:
Marry Carolyn Newton
Pitch for the NY Yankees
Fell in love with football while playing for Don Shula...
2019-01-2540 min
Rich Take On SportsNathan Whitaker | New York Times Bestselling Author and SpeakerEpisode 98: Nathan Whitaker | New York Times Bestselling Author & Speaker
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Rich Spotlight: Nathan Whitaker
Has always enjoyed speaking and when he worked for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers he was involved in speaking within the community
He feels that its energizing to speak and really likes connecting with people
Has always loved sports and as a kid, he would ride his bike to watch University of Florida Gators games
Recruited by Duke for baseball and walked-on at Duke for fo...
2019-01-1849 min
Rich Take On SportsMatt Stover | 19-year NFL Veteran Kicker & 2x Super Bowl ChampionEpisode 97: Matt Stover | 19-year NFL Veteran Kicker & 2x Super Bowl Champion
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Rich Spotlight: Matt Stover
Co-founded the Player’s Philanthropy Fund which that enables athletes, entertainers and other philanthropists to create a dedicated fund that can accept tax-deductible contributions in support of any qualified charitable mission
Has always been a hard worker even with somewhat of a privileged childhood
Never wanted to have any regrets in life and Jeremiah [21:11] has been an impactful verse in his life
In 1992, he suffered a...
2019-01-1152 min
Rich Take On SportsSteak Shapiro | Atlanta’s Longest Running Sports Talk Radio HostEpisode 96: Steak Shapiro | Atlanta’s Longest Running Sports Talk Radio Host
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Rich Spotlight: Steak Shapiro
Has learned that people are passionate and emotional about food and sports
Friends are amazed that he has been talking the same smack for over 40 years and is getting paid for it
Grew up in Boston and lived and breathed the local sports teams even though his family was not a big sports family
Knew early on as a child that he wanted to be in sp...
2019-01-0452 min
Rich Take On SportsSean Foley | PGA Tour Golf Coach and InstructorEpisode 95: Sean Foley | PGA Golf Coach and Instructor
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Rich Spotlight: Sean Foley
Biggest mantra when coaching is very similar to a physician, “do no harm”
Coaching is also like being a tailor as you have to tailor to the specific person rather than a cookie cutter approach
Golf is the best microcosm of life because it’s just you and golf parallels life
Pressure comes from within and we’re all just fighting that other person in our own head
The defin...
2018-12-2850 min
Rich Take On SportsDebbie Antonelli | College Basketball and WNBA AnalystEpisode 94: Debbie Antonelli | College Basketball and WNBA Analyst
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Rich Spotlight: Debbie Antonelli
Doesn’t feel that she’s worked a day in her life even after 31-years of calling basketball games
Parents reinforced that they could never quit as a kid
Boy’s little league baseball was her first team that she was on in High Park, NY
Moved to Cary, NC in middle school and realized that she loved basketball watching NC State games and the fact that she could ge...
2018-12-2145 min
Rich Take On SportsTajh Boyd | Former Clemson University All-American QuarterbackEpisode 93: Tajh Boyd | Former Clemson University All-American Quarterback
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Rich Spotlight: Tajh Boyd
Biggest thing for a QB is to get into a rhythm and throughout his career, he always needed to take a hit to calm his nerves
He’s been playing football since he was 7-years old but at first didn’t like football
His dad was always pushing him as a QB and got him a book by Donovan McNabb and Jeff Trickey’s QB video
So many athlete...
2018-12-1457 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 92: Deebo Samuel | South Carolina All-SEC All-Purpose Player & WREpisode 92: Deebo Samuel | South Carolina All-SEC All-Purpose Player & WR
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Rich Spotlight: Deebo Samuel
Always dreamed of playing football on TV and fell in love with the Garnet and Black of South Carolina at an early age
Basketball was his first love but things began to excel for him on the football in the 11th grade
Committed to South Carolina during a recruiting visit but waited several days before he told his mom
The university helped him grow and mature as a m...
2018-12-0531 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 91: Morgan Cox | Baltimore Ravens Two-Time Pro-Bowl Long SnapperEpisode 91: Morgan Cox | Baltimore Ravens Two-Time Pro-Bowl Long Snapper
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Rich Spotlight: Morgan Cox
Still amazed that it has been 9-years that he’s been playing in the NFL especially knowing that he never truly thought that it was a realistic goal
Grew up in a sports household and starting in the 5th grade he got the long snapping job on his team because no one else really wanted to do it or had any experience
Long snapping is like a golf s...
2018-11-3043 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 90: Scott Shapiro | Vice President, Fox Sports RadioEpisode 90: Scott Shapiro | Vice President, Fox Sports Radio
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Rich Spotlight: Scott Shapiro
Still feels amazing to be in Los Angeles working in radio even though it took a leap of faith moving from the east coast with a pregnant wife
The promise of the opportunity with Fox Sports Radio of working with the brand and the people has been even more than he could have imagined
Grew up in Minneapolis and loves all Minnesota teams even though they seem to alw...
2018-11-2338 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 89: LaChina Robinson | Women’s Basketball AnalystEpisode 89: LaChina Robinson | Women’s Basketball Analyst
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Rich Spotlight: LaChina Robinson
Stories and storytelling have always intrigued her and it’s one of the reasons that she was led to media
Hard to believe that it’s been 1o years she started in sportscasting
Mentors in her career even if they didn’t know that they were mentors include: Carolyn Peck, Bernadette (Bernie) McGlade and Robin Roberts has always been an inspiration
Has always loved watching sports and remembers as a kid watch...
2018-11-1633 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 88: John O’Donnell | Johnnie-O Clothing Brand FounderEpisode 88: John O’Donnell | Johnnie-O Clothing Brand Founder
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Rich Spotlight: John O’Donnell
Grew up in the midwest with 6 brothers and sisters and still misses the midwest but has fully embraced the California lifestyle
Introduced to golf at an early age and realized that golf was an avenue for him to compete
Fell in love with UCLA as a kid after his family moved to California for a couple of years
Walked-on the UCLA golf team and would move back to the...
2018-11-0951 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 87: Michael T. Pinkey | Combine Performance FounderEpisode 87: Michael T. Pinkey | Combine Performance Founder & Performance Specialist
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Rich Spotlight: Michael T. Pinkey
Has always been a creative thinker and enjoys building things
Challenging childhood with an absentee father early in his life and didn’t have a whole lot growing up
Saved up enough money to buy a ticket to Japan with a return flight from England and backed a backpack and left and that trip changed his life
Began his journey as a golf instructor and golf coa...
2018-11-0246 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 86: Bob Harig | ESPN and ESPN.com Senior Golf WriterEpisode 86: Bob Harig | ESPN Senior Golf Writer
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Rich Spotlight: Bob Harig
Doesn’t have much of an off-season because golf really doesn’t have a long enough break between seasons
Bob believes that golf needs a longer break to help build anticipation for a new season
He fell in love first before journalism and after becoming a caddy as a kid he started to find a passion for golf
Eventually became a caddy at Inverness Golf Club and would earn the E...
2018-10-2633 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 85: William McGirt | PGA Tour Pro & Memorial Tournament ChampionEpisode 85: William McGirt | PGA Tour Pro
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Rich Spotlight: William McGirt
Has always had this unique ability to remember every shot he’s hit
Baseball was his first passion even though he started playing golf at an early age
Stopped playing golf at 8-years old and remembers starting to play golf again on his 15th birthday after his grandfather asked him if he wanted to play
He would soon be able to beat his grandfather and all of his friends
Attended...
2018-10-1955 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 84: Mark Packer | SiriusXM & ESPNU Radio Sports Talk HostEpisode 84: Mark Packer | SiriusXM & ESPNU Radio Sports Talk Host
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Rich Spotlight: Mark Packer
His career in radio doesn’t feel like work and Mark doesn’t view it that he talks on the radio as he values listening more than anything
The people he’s met, the places that he’s visited, and the relationships that he’s developed are what is so special
There was some pressure being the son of Billy Packer one of the most well-known college basketba...
2018-10-1241 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 83: Austin Ernst | LPGA Tour Pro and NCAA ChampionEpisode 83: Austin Ernst | LPGA Tour Pro & NCAA Champion
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Rich Spotlight: Austin Ernst
Loves college football and picked LSU over Georgia and Alabama to play golf at because Clemson did not have a team at the time
Won the NCAA Individual Championship as a freshman while carding her first ever hole-in-one
She grew up around the game as her brother Drew played junior golf and her dad Mark is a golf pro at Cross Creek Plantation in Seneca, SC
One of her...
2018-10-0557 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 82: Bruce Gradkowski | 11-Year NFL Veteran QuarterbackEpisode 82: Bruce Gradkowski | 11-Year NFL Veteran Quarterback
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Rich Spotlight: Bruce Gradkowski
Juggling many things in life right now with podcasting, broadcasting, being an entrepreneur, and husband and father to 3 kids
Decided to retire after sitting in meetings and felt the desire to play wasn’t there once you start factoring in injuries and business opportunities were starting to materialize
Always enjoyed broadcasting and is enjoying being on 93.7 The Fan and NFL Radio on SiriusXM
Grew up a Dan Marino fan but...
2018-09-2832 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 81: Stewart Cink | PGA Tour Pro and 2009 “The Open” ChampionEpisode 81: Stewart Cink | PGA Tour Pro and 2009 “The Open” ChampionRich Spotlight: Stewart CinkGreat honor to be named to Alabama Sports Hall of Fame even though he never set out to have that as a goalFirst memories of sports was actually seeing pictures of himself as a toddler with a golf clubLoved playing soccer but his passion was golf once he was old enough to play at the municipal course in his hometownThree school choices for playing golf in college were Stanford, Auburn, and Georgia Tech but felt that Georgia Tech was the best fit for himLife changing even...
2018-09-2159 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 80: Jim Abbott | 10-Year MLB Veteran PitcherEpisode 80: Jim Abbott | 10-Year MLB Veteran Pitcher
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Rich Spotlight: Jim Abbott
Continues to workout but focuses more on cardio than weights and feels that he should have focused more on flexibility during his playing days
One of the biggest challenges of being a starting pitcher is maintaining positivity after a bad performance because you have to wait until you get to play again
Seemed to be friends with the guys in the clubhouse who were pranksters like Robin Ventura
Growin...
2018-09-1445 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 79: C.J. Spiller | NFL Veteran and Former Clemson All-AmericanEpisode 79: C.J. Spiller | NFL Veteran and Former Clemson All-American
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Rich Spotlight: C.J. Spiller
Not officially retired at this point from the NFL but even he was retired he will continue to stay in shape and workout
Tough not being a training camp because that is such a normal feeling for him
Faith has been a big part of his life thanks to his grandparents and especially his grandmother
Grew up a Warrick Dunn and FSU fan while his an...
2018-09-0747 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 78: Matt Schick | ESPN College Sports Studio HostEpisode 78: Matt Schick | ESPN College Sports Studio Host
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Rich Spotlight: Matt Schick
Doesn’t really have much of a downtime compared to seasons that we see in sports
Initially thought he wanted to do play-by-play when he realized he had a passion for sports journalism while watching some of the legends on ESPN like Dan Patrick, Chris Berman, Kenny Mayne
Remembers vividly filming mock news shows for his parents growing up and it was through several moves in his childhoo...
2018-08-3139 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 77: Trevor Knight | Former Oklahoma and Texas A&M QuarterbackEpisode 77: Trevor Knight | Former Oklahoma and Texas A&M Quarterback
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Rich Spotlight: Trevor Knight
Continues to get asked about Katy Perry calling him out on ESPN College Gameday
Sports has always been a part of his life with him and his twin brother Connor
Parents had to have their birth certificates during games early in their childhood to prove their age because they were so much bigger than other kids
Grew up a huge Texas Longhorn fan and would attend...
2018-08-2446 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 76: Chad Wilson | Gridiron Studs Founder & Former Miami Defensive BackEpisode 76: Chad Wilson | Gridiron Studs Founder & Former Miami Defensive Back
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Rich Spotlight: Chad Wilson
Grew up in New York and also a portion of his early childhood in Trinidad
Soccer was his first sport which eventually would help him develop footwork for playing football
After moving to Florida, football became a passion after seeing guys wearing jerseys at school on game days and girls seemed to gravitate towards those guys
Moved to California to be with his dad in high s...
2018-08-1753 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 75: David Cone | Filmmaker, Musician & Former University of Michigan QBEpisode 75: David Cone | Filmmaker, Musician & Former University of Michigan QB
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Rich Spotlight: David Cone
Has always loved participating regardless of what it is but football was his first passion
Wants to compete against the best and that’s why he wanted to attend Statesboro High School instead of the private school in Statesboro, GA
Helped Statesboro High win the Georgia state football championship his senior season after coming up short previous years
Signed with the University of Michigan with head coach...
2018-08-1053 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 74: Dan Orlovsky | 12-year NFL Veteran QB & ESPN Football AnalystEpisode 74: Dan Orlovsky | 12-year NFL Veteran QB & ESPN Football Analyst
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Rich Spotlight: Dan Orlovsky
Has played sports his whole life and remembers his dad telling him that he would play on Sunday’s one day
UConn was a team that stayed committed to recruiting him throughout high school and decided to attend there to do something that people didn’t think could be done
Very difficult challenge of moving UConn football team from Division I-AA to Division I and the Big Ea...
2018-08-0341 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 73: Jon Rothstein | CBS Sports College Basketball InsiderEpisode 73: Jon Rothstein | CBS Sports College Basketball Insider
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Rich Spotlight: Jon Rothstein
Stay Hungry, Stay Humble quote comes from an NBA coach he heard say at a press conference referring to a player’s potential
Has always been a sports junkie and remembers vividly when Christian Laettner and Duke beat UNLV and knew then he wanted a career in sports
Has always been an avid reader as a son of school teachers and eventually was able to have an article...
2018-07-2736 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 72: Amy Lawrence | CBS Sports Radio “After Hours” HostEpisode 72: Amy Lawrence | CBS Sports Radio “After Hours” Host
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Rich Spotlight: Amy Lawrence
She’s always been a night owl and fell in love with sports at an early age where she played all sports
Loves sports because of the teamwork and she’s very competitive
Has fond memories of following Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics listening to Johnny Most and Glenn Ordway on the radio
Told people that she wanted to be the female version of Johnny Most
Graduated...
2018-07-2044 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 71: Rachel Baribeau | ESPNU Radio Host & Changing the Narrative FounderEpisode 71: Rachel Baribeau | ESPNU Radio Host & Changing the Narrative Founder
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Rich Spotlight: Rachel Baribeau
Rachel comes from a sports family and as far as she can remember sports was always on the TV
Her brothers were into all types of sports and jokingly she feels her claim to fame is church volleyball
Originally she thought that she wanted to be a general assignment reporter
Attended Auburn University and was immediately hooked on sports reporting after interviewing Auburn baseball head coach...
2018-07-1337 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 70: Vic Beasley Jr. | Atlanta Falcons All-Pro Defensive EndEpisode 70: Vic Beasley Jr. | Atlanta Falcons All-Pro Defensive End
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Rich Spotlight: Vic Beasley Jr.
Vic jokingly would love to have free items from Home Depot included in future contracts with the Atlanta Falcons but doesn’t think Arthur Blank would be willing
Very surreal for him when he thinks about playing for the Atlanta Falcons the team he grew up loving as a kid in Adairsville, GA
Fondly remembers former Falcons’ greats like Jamal Anderson, Chris Chandler, and his favorite w...
2018-07-0628 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 69: Rhein Gibson | PGA and Web.com Tour ProEpisode 69: Rhein Gibson | PGA and Web.com Tour Pro
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Rich Spotlight: Rhein Gibson
Sports has always been a part of his life growing up in Australia with 2 brothers
Fell in love with Golf because it was a sport he could play on his own and didn’t need a team of people to play
Became intrigued with American colleges because of a neighborhood friend was playing golf at the University of Colorado
After using a scouting service, he decided to atten...
2018-06-2935 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 68: Travis Blanks | Former Clemson All-ACC Defensive BackEpisode 68: Travis Blanks | Former Clemson All-ACC Defensive Back
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Rich Spotlight: Travis Blanks
Travis has remained in Clemson, SC now working with the Block C Club because Clemson feels like home
Grew up in Fort Myers, FL before moving to Tallahassee, FL and played on the same Pop Warner football team with Sammy Watkins
Football and track were his two primary sports and was ranked 3rd in the state of Florida for the hurdles
A pivotal moment in life was being...
2018-06-2236 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 67: Amin Elhassan | ESPN NBA Analyst and Front Office InsiderEpisode 67: Amin Elhassan | ESPN NBA Analyst and Front Office Insider
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Rich Spotlight: Amin Elhassan
Moved back to Sudan at 8-years old and remembers his first time starting to understand sports was watching his dad play in a soccer league
Became a basketball fan through watching videos of NBA bloopers and Michael Jordan
Returned to the US at 14-years old and eventually enrolled at Georgia Tech to become an engineer and escape the cold NY winters
Simply choose Georgia Tech becaus...
2018-06-1559 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 66: Jon Gordon | Best-Selling Author and Leadership ConsultantEpisode 66: Jon Gordon | Best-Selling Author and Leadership Consultant
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Rich Spotlight: Jon Gordon
Felt that he was meant to write the story of former Cornell University Lacrosse player George Boiardi outlined in the book, “The Hard Hat”, who was tragically killed during a lacrosse game
Played multiple sports in high school focusing on basketball and football but eventually focused on lacrosse his senior season and was then recruited to play at Cornell
Considered playing both football and lacrosse at Cornell but realiz...
2018-06-0835 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 65: Brandon Boykin | NFL Veteran & Former UGA All-SEC Defensive BackEpisode 65: Brandon Boykin | NFL Veteran & Former UGA All-SEC Defensive Back
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Rich Spotlight: Brandon Boykin
Given the nickname Bam in high school by Cindy Morley after describing his play on the football field as a QB
First memories of sports was playing tee ball and wanting to do well for his parents
Always wanted to please his parents but would also help his older brother sneak out at times growing up
Basketball is his true love regarding a specific sport
Create...
2018-06-0142 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 64: Manteo Mitchell | Olympic Silver Medalist & World Champion SprinterEpisode 64: Manteo Mitchell | Olympic Silver Medalist & World Champion Sprinter
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Rich Spotlight: Manteo Mitchell
Faith, Focus, Finish has become his life mantra as the inspiration came from 2 Timothy
This mantra and running helped him push through depression
Track and field was never a sport that he enjoyed
Football was his first love and wanted to be an NFL player and was highly recruited until he suffered a broken arm during a kick return in high school
Chose to attend Western Caroli...
2018-05-2540 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 63: Sam Acho | Chicago Bears LinebackerEpisode 63: Sam Acho | Chicago Bears Linebacker
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Rich Spotlight: Sam Acho
Became involved with being a podcast co-host after Willow Creek Church Pastor Steve Carter invited him to participate
Loved the idea of “Relevant Is Doing A Sports Podcast” and knew he wanted to be involved
Sam never had a sole dream of playing in the NFL because he never really believed it could become true
First noticed as a football player after him and his brother Emmanuel attended a camp in So...
2018-05-1833 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 62: Kyle Parker | Former Colorado Rockies & Clemson All-ACC 2-Sport AthleteEpisode 62: Kyle Parker | Former Colorado Rockies & Clemson All-ACC 2-Sport Athlete
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Rich Spotlight: Kyle Parker
Remembers meeting Dabo Swinney when Coach Swinney was the WR coach for Clemson
Coach Swinney believed that Kyle could play both baseball and football at Clemson and convinced Clemson’s baseball coach Jack Leggett to give him an opportunity
Enrolled early at Clemson in 2008 leaving high school in Jacksonville, FL and played baseball that spring for Clemson
Started for Clemson as the QB during his redshirt...
2018-05-1133 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 61: Mark Schlereth | 3x Super Bowl Champion & Fox Sports NFL AnalystEpisode 61: Mark Schlereth | 3x Super Bowl Champion & Fox Sports NFL Analyst
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Rich Spotlight: Mark Schlereth
Grew up in Anchorage, AK and became known as “Stink” because of a story he told as a Rookie with the Washington Redskins which was supplanted after urinating in his uniform on the bench
Only 2 schools to offer him a scholarship was the University of Idaho and the University of Hawaii
Was almost forced to retire from football while playing at Idaho because of multiple inju...
2018-05-0444 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 60: Anthony Miller | Former All-American University of Memphis WREpisode 60: Anthony Miller | Former All-American University of Memphis WR
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Rich Spotlight: Anthony Miller
Enjoying taking visits with NFL teams because it feels like being recruited even though he was never really recruited in high school and didn’t take any official visits
Doesn’t matter where he gets drafted as he just excited for the opportunity to prove that he can play in the NFL
First memory of sports is not a good memory as he ran the wrong way during...
2018-04-2536 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 59: Tiffany Mitchell | Indiana Fever Guard & WNBA 2016 All-Rookie TeamEpisode 59: Tiffany Mitchell | Indiana Fever Guard & WNBA 2016 All-Rookie Team
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Rich Spotlight: Tiffany Mitchell
Finally feeling 100% healthy after recovering from torn knee cartilage
Decided to explore sports because her brother would come home with trophies and she was jealous
Initially played on all-boys basketball teams and then started playing on girls teams for AAU teams in Charlotte and then in Atlanta
Raised by single mother and learned the value of hard work through watching her
Dawn Staley was one of her ido...
2018-04-2045 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 58: Jeff Scott | Clemson Co-Offensive Coordinator & WR CoachEpisode 58: Jeff Scott | Clemson University Co-Offensive Coordinator & WR Coach
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Rich Spotlight: Jeff Scott
Social media has changed recruiting significantly by allowing players to learn more about each school and coaches to learn more about the players
As a son of college football coach, he really can’t remember life without sports
Realized that he wanted to be a football coach while sitting in Charlie Ward’s (FSU) locker before the Florida St./Miami game in 1991
Jeff and his family leaned heav...
2018-04-1344 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 57: John Brenkus | Creator of Sport Science & Brink of Midnight Podcast HostEpisode 57: John Brenkus | 6x Emmy-Award Winning Creator & Host of Sport Science
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Rich Spotlight: John Brenkus
Very blessed to be in a position of being recognized as the “Sport Science Guy” when in public after 1,800 segments of Sport Science
Grew up in Vienna, VA and sports became intertwined in his life at an early age because he was drawn in as a fan first
Influenced by the success of the Washington Redskins, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Bullets
Baseball was his main sport growin...
2018-04-0644 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 56: Nelson Faerber | Former Clemson WR & Special Teams POYEpisode 56: Nelson Faerber | Former Clemson WR & Special Teams Player of the Year
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Rich Spotlight: Nelson Faerber
Last name is pronounced “Fair-ber”
Even though started playing baseball first, football is favorite because he enjoyed hitting people
Has always had the drive to outwork anyone and had aspirations of playing in college after seeing a fellow Chattahoochee High School alum Charlie Whitehurst play at Clemson
Turned down multiple football scholarships at the military academies to become a preferred walk-on at Clemson
Would play Wid...
2018-03-3055 min
Rich Take On SportsEpisode 55: Randy Foye | 11-year NBA Veteran & Former Villanova All-AmericanEpisode 55: Randy Foye | 11-year NBA Veteran & Former Villanova All-American
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Rich Spotlight: Randy Foye
During March Madness there’s so much smack talk in the NBA locker rooms about whose alma maters will make a run in the tournament
Currently, a free agent and retirement is not something he is considering right now
Baseball is his best sport and only started playing basketball because he didn’t like wearing the tight pants with baseball
Fred Hill was influential in his decision to...
2018-03-2358 min