Glass Half-Full - Ticats Today - September 4th, 2024 (ft. Brandon Barlow)

In this episode of Ticats Today, Steve Milton sits down with defensive end Brandon Barlow, a key player for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. They discuss Brandon's transition to the Tiger-Cats, his family football roots, and his unique journey through college football. Brandon shares insights on leadership, his experience growing up in a football-centric household, and his passion for coaching. Tune in to hear more about his outlook for the season and the importance of defense for the Ticats.Takeaways:Brandon Barlow reflects on his smooth transition to the Ticats and feeling valued by the organization.Growing up in a football family, with his father playing professionally, shaped his journey as a player.Brandon highlights his college experience at Boston College, where he pursued a master's degree in project management while excelling in football.Barlow's leadership style, described as "glass half full," focuses on effective communication and overcoming adversity.Brandon emphasizes the team's focus on improving their defensive play, especially in terms of sack production.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Brandon Barlow01:00 - Brandon's Transition to the Tiger-Cats03:00 - Growing Up in a Football Family06:30 -  Pursuing a Master's Degree09:00 - Leadership and Coaching Potential Don't miss a moment of the action! Purchase tickets to upcoming games and join the excitement at Tim Hortons Field!The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content. Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel