Zach Banner: Big Man, Bigger Heart

Zach Banner, starting offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, shares thoughts on his family, his Jewish community allyship and his injury recovery. He discusses the thrilling USC Rose Bowl victory, his friendship with former teammate Jake Olson, his new Steeler contract and rising expectations, the need for greater diversity in the NFL coaching ranks and how we can all become part of the answer when it comes to battling racism.Zach explains his love for FIFA and Man U and why the EPL fans are right to protest the European Super League. Learn what Zach shares in common with Jennifer Beals of Flashdance fame and why he teared up during his fraternity hell week. Enjoy!Zach's B3 Foundation: https://b3foundation.org/Zach's emotional Jewish community support video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I94ahSB9qFc Zach's amazing Flashdance parody video (side by side with the original):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFwqqE6zgcoTime-Stamped Show Notes:3:27 -    "Never feared another man"5:17 -    Touching Mother's Day MOMS (Mothers of Murdered Sons) Dinner7:42 -    Family First11:57 - Jewish Community Ally15:35 - "Put our arms around each other"16:08 - Tree of Life Synagogue Tragedy17:53 - USC Shoah Foundation20:35 - Zach's B3 Foundation23:55 - Momma Hoagie: "Zach Can Deliver"24:25 - Earning the Role26:05 - The Next Challenge27:45 - The Steel City28:10 - Dreams Realized (and not)31:05 - The Hulk Smash33:25 - NFL Coaching Diversity38:30 - "Say you understand the movement"41:55 - Trojans Win!44:25 - Jake and Quebec46:14 - The Other Football51:47 - Rapid Fire Questions54:25 - Footloose or Flashdance ?55:55 - Hell Week Tears56:25 - Final Words of AdviceFeel free to contact host Mark Hochgesang at [email protected] for listening. Please subscribe and leave a favorable review. Cheers.