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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2017 · 57 MIN

Episode 28: George Wrighster III | Former NFL & University of Oregon Tight End

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Episode 28: George Wrighster III | Former NFL and University of Oregon Tight End Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: George Wrighster III Wrote the column about masculinity because of things in his life after getting married Grew up in Memphis but moved to California and even though he was a chubby kid and battled stuttering he wanted to be a professional athlete and work in TV Attended the University of Oregon after a last minute visit before signing day Realized that the NFL was a business early in his career after being drafted in the 4th round by the Jacksonville Jaguars Focusing now on building his brand through multiple platforms which include a podcast coming out soon called UNAFRAID Becoming less optimistic that Colin Kaepernick will be in the NFL Words of Wisdom from George Wrighster III: “A man’s weaknesses flow from the same well as his strengths.” Weekly Words of Wisdom: “Success is a process, a quality of mind and way of being, an outgoing affirmation of life.”  Alex Noble Social Media: To Follow George Wrighster on Twitter: @georgewrighster Find More Information about George Wrighster Blog: Tight End Blog Find More Information about Saturday Blitz Blog: Saturday Blitz J. School Guest Column by George Wrighster III: What Steph Curry Taught Me About Being a Man To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports

Episode 28 features George Wrighster III, former University of Oregon Tight End and 6-year NFL veteran with Jacksonville Jaguars. George shares how his success on and off the field wasn't an easy journey. From depression after retiring from the NFL to overcoming stuttering as he pursued a sports broadcasting career, one thing has remained constant in his path to success and that's hard work.

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