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EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 52 MIN

When the Cheering Stops: Life After Football, CTE, Eating Disorders & NIL Reality

from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound

A powerful Thanksgiving episode on SportsIQ.Larry talks with three guests whose stories shine a light on what happens beyond the scoreboard.• Craig Swoope — Former Illinois All-American and Buccaneer opens up about life after football, chronic pain, depression, and possible CTE symptoms. An unfiltered look at the emotional and physical toll the game leaves behind.• Trevor Rhuland — Former Notre Dame lineman shares his battle with a severe eating disorder after his career ended, the moment he hit rock bottom, and how he rebuilt his health and his life. A rare and important conversation about mental health in sports.• Jeff Hiser — Founder of Polaris Student Athlete Consulting breaks down the NIL landscape, what it means for the majority of athletes, and how to use NIL as a launchpad for life after college.Plus Thanksgiving football, top college hoops matchups, and memories from the holiday.

A powerful Thanksgiving episode on SportsIQ.Larry talks with three guests whose stories shine a light on what happens beyond the scoreboard.• Craig Swoope — Former Illinois All-American and Buccaneer opens up about life after football, chronic pain, depression, and possible CTE symptoms. An unfiltered look at the emotional and physical toll the game leaves behind.• Trevor Rhuland — Former Notre Dame lineman shares his battle with a severe eating disorder after his career ended, the moment he hit rock bottom, and how he rebuilt his health and his life. A rare and important conversation about mental health in sports.• Jeff Hiser — Founder of Polaris Student Athlete Consulting breaks down the NIL landscape, what it means for the majority of athletes, and how to use NIL as a launchpad for life after college.Plus Thanksgiving football, top college hoops matchups, and memories from the holiday.

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