Brice Butler: Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver, Former USC Trojan, aka "DJ DuffleBag"

Today's interview is with Dallas' very own wide receiver, Brice Butler. Tune in as we discuss life a Dallas Cowboy, what it's like to play under Pete Carroll at USC, and how he learned from his own father who also played in the NFL. The important takeaway from today's convo is highlighting the transition from playing the sport that you love (as a student), to playing full-time at the professional level. When you make it, you're in. It's your job… There will be reality checks every day, but Brice advises you to be READY when the obstacles arise, even when they're unexpected.

Episode 137 Time Stamps:

(3:40) Brice's beginnings

(8:28) Self-pressure | Brice's relationship with his father

(11:37) The difference between those this made it and those who didn't make it | Benefits of a father-figure | Diligence and Patience

(16:24) Unexpected opportunities (Anticipation!)

(20:23) The transition to playing PRO

(25:26) Post basketball = Football exploration phase

(29:35) Playing against the players that you grew up with

(35:11) Having Pete Carol as a coach (at USC) | "In order to win, you gotta be able to compete!"

(38:24) Making the team: You can get injured, and cut, anytime… | Having a sense of URGENCY

(44:42) Playoff fatigue after a long season

(47:58) Playing for the Dallas Cowboys | An irrelevant penalty: LINK HERE

(54:30) A dream conversation with Jesus, Kobe (and Jerry Rice), and Apostle Paul