EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 50 MIN
Bag & Paddle 002: Alex McPherson. Kicking in the SEC With an Ostomy and NFL Goals
from Bag & Paddle with Rob Nunnery · host Rob Nunnery
Alex McPherson is the place kicker for Auburn University. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, later re-diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, and ultimately had his colon removed.Now he plays SEC football with an ostomy and keeps his sights set on the NFL.We talk about what it took to get back on the field, how he manages his health in a brutal training environment, and the mental shift required to compete when your body has changed.This is a conversation about discipline, identity, and choosing to keep going when the easy option would be to stop.
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Alex McPherson is the place kicker for Auburn University. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, later re-diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, and ultimately had his colon removed.Now he plays SEC football with an ostomy and keeps his sights set on the NFL.We talk about what it took to get back on the field, how he manages his health in a brutal training environment, and the mental shift required to compete when your body has changed.This is a conversation about discipline, identity, and choosing to keep going when the easy option would be to stop.
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