The Unfiltered D1 Football Journey: Injury, Mental Health, and Transfer Portal

In this episode of Simple. Wins., Sam Nott sits down with Everett Rogers, a powerhouse Defensive Tackle at the University of Houston.This isn’t your typical sports interview; it’s a raw, unfiltered deep dive into the Division 1 Reality that the cameras don't show.Everett pulls back the curtain on the mental and physical toll of elite college athletics. He shares the staggering story of playing 8 games on a torn meniscus because he was ignored by trainers, a "toxic" coaching culture, his personal battle with depression, the transfer portal, and the academic turnaround that saw him go from a 1.7 GPA to a DI football player.Whether you are an aspiring athlete, a student-athlete in the thick of the grind, or anyone looking to build a high-performance mindset, Everett’s journey offers a masterclass in resilience, personal development, and the power of "No Opportunity Wasted."🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:The 1.7 GPA Turnaround: How Everett rebuilt his academic foundation to secure his D1 dreamThe Injury Fumble: The brutal reality of playing through a torn meniscus and the frustration of getting a diagnosisMental Performance Under Pressure: Surviving a toxic coaching environment and the conversation that saved Everett’s life during his darkest momentThe Transfer Portal & NIL Truths: Why Everett turned down big money at another school to prioritize family and the right "scheme" at HoustonThe "N.O.W." Framework: Breaking down the life philosophy of No Opportunity Wasted and how to apply it to your daily routine🔗 Connect With Everett Rogers:Instagram: @3veritt_TikTok: @3veritt_YouTube: @3veritt_🔗 Connect With Sam Nott:YouTube: @samnottofficialInstagram: @samnottofficialTikTok: @samnottofficial