Rich Take On Sports

Josh Pate is a leading voice in college football, hosting Josh Pate's College Football Show with On3. Hailing from Columbus, GA, Josh’s passion for the sport took him from practicing sports commentary in his truck to a breakout role in local radio and TV. Now based in Nashville, TN, he delivers sharp, authentic analysis, blending insider intel, game breakdowns, and a fan-first perspective. His journey reflects a relentless drive to push beyond limitations, making him a trusted source for college football fans nationwide.

A proud Dallas, TX, native and University of Missouri graduate, Ross Taylor has carved a remarkable path in sports communications. Before becoming an integral part of Clemson’s football program as the Associate AD of Football Communications & Strategic Initiatives, Ross honed his skills with the Washington Redskins, gaining valuable experience at the professional level. Now, he oversees Clemson Football's media strategies and storytelling initiatives, playing a vital role in shaping the program's public image and communications strategy. You'll also learn that at an early age, he enjoyed the emotions of sports, even the sights and sounds, which ultimately led him to want to pursue a career in sports.

Jonathan Gantt has experienced the power of paying it forward throughout his life from his mentors which is why it's so meaningful for him to do the same in his Associate AD/Creative Solutions role at Clemson University where he's been helping lead the digital transformation for Clemson Athletics beginning in 2013. His team’s work has helped the Tigers earn recognition from Forbes, Sports Business Journal, Sports Illustrated, and others.He would begin understanding the power of social media and digital content while working for Ripken Baseball and the Tampa Bay Rays in media relations roles before helping Clemson Athletics become a nationally recognized leader in social and digital content.To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Jonathan Gannt on Twitter: @Jonathan_GanttPhoto Credit: Jonathan Gantt

"What drives you?" is a question that Jason Donnelly not only has asked himself but also uses this question to help understand what motivates others throughout his basketball coaching career in high school and college where he served as an integral part of the 2 National Championships in 2016 and 2018 for Villanova University and Hall of Fame Coach Jay Wright.Since 2019, Jason has served as the Director of Athletics for Furman University in Greenville, SC where he continues to focus on the Optimist Creed while striving to inspire, educate and develop outstanding student-athletes through a culture of excellence, prestigious liberal arts, and sciences education, and nationally competitive athletics programs.To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Jason Donnelly on Twitter: @JDFurmanPaladinPhoto Credit: Furman University Athletics

Show Notes:Bryton had the unique experience of being at Clemson pre-pandemic and then during the pandemicHad dreams of playing in the NFL but he never let it consume him and does regret not enrolling at IMG Academy because he thinks about what could have been at timesKnew after the third time when he tore his ACL in the same knee that he would no longer pursue playing the game that he lovedThe decision to stop playing was based on his understanding of the importance of having a long-term vision mindset and thinking about 40-year decisions instead of the here and nowNever had a true relationship with his biological father and it does matter but his mom raised him by herself and they are truly best friendsTo Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Bryton Constantin on Instagram: @brytonconstantinTo Follow Bryton Constantin on Twitter: @Kxng_BrytonFeatured Image Photo Credit: Bryton Constantin

Show Notes:Sports allowed Sarah to find her place and fit in even at an early ageHer family was always active in sports by playing various sports but her parents were never considered sportspeopleIt was a magical time living in Chicago during the Jordan years and she basically cried the first time she got to meet Michael JordanShe never really thought about a true career in sports but has always loved writing and being in front of the cameraSports has meant so much to Sarah but she does caution that sports is not always perfect.To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Sarah Spain on Twitter: @SarahSpainTo Follow Sarah Spain on Instagram: @spain2323Featured Image Photo Credit: Sarah Spain

Show Notes:Damon realizes that every day is a gift and often times it's even hard for him to understand his journeyGrew up in Port Arthur, TX where his dad, Bob West, was the Sports Editor for the "Port Arthur News" and he describes Port Arthur as a melting potIt wasn't until he was around 11 years old that he realized he could throw the football really wellWhen he was 9, a female babysitter sexually abused him which ultimately led him to seek out adult vices such as drinking and smoking marijuanaWould attend the University of North Texas on a football scholarship as the starting QBAddiction to methamphetamine would derail his post-college career in the financial sector and he would resort to burglarizing people's homes to pay for his addictionHe would be sentenced to 65 years in prison in 2009 and heard the message of the coffee bean from an inmate (Mr. Jackson) in the county jail before he was moved to a Texas maximum-security prisonWas paroled in 2016 and wrote his first book and autobiography called "The Change Agent" which is now being made into a movieSports has taught him to be a team player and to be a successful team you have to be able to communicate and bond with sports providing that outlet and sports is part of something bigger than just gamesWords of Wisdom from Damon West: "Be a coffee bean."To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Damon West on Twitter: @damonwest7To Follow Damon West on Instagram: @damonwest7To Learn more about Damon West: Damon WestTo Purchase "The Coffee Bean" book: The Coffee BeanFeatured Image Photo Credit: Damon West and Dallas News

Show Notes:Sports have always been part of her family as her grandfather played college basketball and was a high school basketball coachComes from a military family with her parents being in the ArmyHer parents played basketball and whenever her family moved they would always try to find out what basketball team she should try to play with and was very competitive with her brother in more than just sportsWas very fortunate to get a job with ESPN directly out of college after graduating from the University of North CarolinaShe's still motivated by her inner drive to be the vest version of herself by always looking at different ways to learnBeing someone who is continuously helping others is another source of fulfillment for her and why she wanted to be involved with The Winning Edge Leadership AcademyWords of Wisdom from Alystia via Maya Angelou: "Do the very best you can until you know better but once you know better, do better."To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Alystia Moore on Twitter: @AlystiaNecoleTo Follow Alystia Moore on Instagram: @alystianecoleFeatured Image Photo Credit: Alystia Moore

Show Notes:Son of an Air Force pilot and mechanical engineer and he's always loved the challenge of building thingsWas the scrappy guy on the basketball court and loved basketballWanted to be an Air Force pilot like his dad but having to wear glasses would derail that dreamContinues the quest with each patient to find perfection while having the best outcomesOften times he's competing against himself internally to find solutions for patientsOne of his proudest moments came when he became an instrumented-rated pilot and his dad gave him the "High Flight" poemIs always looking for new challenges through his entrepreneurial spirit, being a pilot and hopes to one day to work directly for a medical device companyWords of Wisdom from Dr. Ellington: "You are who you are because of someone else."To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Dr. Kent Ellington on Twitter: @kentellingtonTo Learn more about OrthoCarolina: OrthoCarolinaFeatured Image Photo Credit: OrthoCarolina

Show Notes:Proper name of gym is The Junkyard not Junkyard Fitness; only used the word fitness because it was least expensive for website rights and social mediaCo-founding The Junkyard with Marcus Brown and name came from former Clemson football teammate Dorian O'DanielHis time at Clemson prepared him for this next chapter in his life as an entrepreneur because of his time with Coach Brent Venables who Ben believes is one of the greatest leaders that he's been aroundStarted the gym in January 2018 and at the beginning and for the first four months they were conducting free classes until they officially opened on June 4th, 2018 in Anderson, SCCulture and community is different at The Junkyard and that has been Ben's goal is to build that type of community through relationshipsHis dad raced motocross and that was the plan for him growing up as the family would travel so he and his brother Garrett could raceBroke his arm which got infected and that ultimately ended his racing career as a young kid and transitioned to football and baseballSigned with Clemson University to play football and immediately noticed that talent and the preparation are the two key differentiators from high school to collegeCoach Venables pushed him harder than any other player to the point that during his Sophomore year he decided to quit but Coach Venables convinced him to stayEven though he believes that Coach Venables broke him down because he knew he could handle it, Ben feels that he responds best with positive motivation and praiseHe was pissed that he didn't get drafted but then after being released by the 49'ers, he didn't even try hard and was purposefully not trying so teams wouldn't want to sign himSports has made him who he is today, taught him how to be a leader and taught him how to workTo Subscribe to YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Ben Boulware on Twitter: @benboulware7To Follow Ben Boulware on Instagram: @benboulwareTo Follow The Junkyard on Instagram: @thejunkyardfitnessTo Learn More About The Junkyard: The JunkyardFeatured Image Photo Credit: Ben Boulware via Facebook

Show Notes:Courtney has always been into fashion and it started as a kid because his dad was into fashionGrowing up as an only child, his why was to make his parents proud of himGrew up in SW Atlanta in a neighborhood of successful black people outside of making it in sportsBaseball was his favorite sport but knew that his talent wouldn't afford him the ability to make a career in playingKnew he wanted to work in sports and fell in love with Florida A&M after visiting when he was 13Learned persistence from his dad and it has carried him through lifeHas become involved with The Winning Edge Leadership Academy because there really isn't a traditional way to get into sports and he wants to help the next generation with uncovering different pathways to a career in sportsFounded Kontent Incubator to help parents and families understand the business of sportsWords of Wisdom from E. Courtney Scott: "Inch by inch is a cinch, mile by mile is going to take a while."To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow E. Courtney Scott on Twitter: @cscottcsTo Follow Kontent Incubator on Twitter: @KontentIncTo Follow Kontent Incubator on Instagram: @kontenincTo Learn More About Kontent Incubator: Kontent IncubatorFeatured Image Photo Credit: E. Courtney Scott

Show Notes:Vince will always wear his Auburn school colors with pride because it was really Auburn that shaped himGrew up in a small town (Chatom, AL) where his dad was Mayor and going to Auburn was an eye-opening experienceA journalism class taught by Auburn's Sports Information Director, David Housel would change his course at Auburn after he asked David if he could be involvedVince would intern in the sports information department and be published in the Auburn PlainsmanWanted to be a sportswriter because he wanted to be involved with sports and loved the storytelling and has fond memories of reading Sports IllustratedHe's never been afraid to ask and would have his parents take him to Atlanta during the summer to see the Cincinnati Reds play the Braves and would call the Reds organization to find out what hotel they were staying in to meet the playersFirst job after graduating Auburn was at a bank in Birmingham and he was fired in six monthsWould meet Richard Scrushy, founder of HealthSouth and eventually would work at HealthSouth for 6 years as VP, Marketing & CommunicationsFounded MELT (Marketing, Entertainment, Leisure, & Trends) marketing agency in 2000 which is now one of the premier sports marketing and entertainment agency in the nationThree things continue to motivate Vince: Taking care of his family; doing the best work in the world; pivoting the businessWords of Wisdom from Vince Thompson: "Change is inevitable; growth is optional. Choose wisely."To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Vince Thompson on Twitter: @vinnyincTo Follow Vince Thompson on Instagram: @vinnyincTo Learn More About MELT and MELTU: MELT AtlantaFeatured Image Photo Credit: MELT

Show Notes:Grew up playing all sports and comes from a sports family so she can't remember life without sportsSports isn't just about the games but it's also about the value of being on a teamSoccer was her passion and wanted to play locally so family and other people that supported her could see her play and Charleston Southern was a great fit as a Division I schoolHas an older sister and a younger sister and her family is extremely closeRemembers being in elementary school and the excitement that she felt getting to read the morning news for the entire school which began her thought of being a broadcasterInitially sent out hundreds of highlight tapes to get a job and was willing to move anywhere in the countryWBTW in Myrtle Beach offered her a news anchor position and it was an opportunity to get in the business and it helped her build a foundation before she moved into a sports role at the stationMoved to Charlotte to work for WCNC as a sports anchor and reporter while covering the Carolina PanthersKelsey's Kicks would start while covering the Panthers and Head Coach Ron Rivera would notice her shoesIt's been such a thrill helping launch the ACC Network because the people are like family to herDoesn't focus on certain timelines and comparisons to others because she believes in the saying that 'comparisons are the thief of joy'Words of Wisdom from Kelsey Riggs from her grandfather: "I hope that we could learn to see the beauty amongst the chaos of everyday life."To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Kelsey Riggs on Twitter: @kelseyriggsTo Follow Kelsey Riggs on Instagram: @kelseyriggstvFeatured Image Photo Credit: Kelsey Riggs via Instagram

Show Notes:Recruiting has been a lifeblood for his career so even during the coronavirus pandemic he is still very busyGrew up in San Diego and his dad, Al Luginbill, was a college football coach so he learned the game at an early age and fell in love with sports immediatelyFell in love with football because his dad never pushed him into footballDidn't have any major offers out of high school so he enrolled at Palomar Junior College and led them to an 11-0 season and the 1993 National ChampionshipSigned with Georgia Tech before eventually transferring to Eastern Kentucky and it was his favorite experience ever playing college football even greater than winning a National Championship at PalomarThe two biggest negatives of being a coach's son are that your dad never gets to see you play and the negativity from other people and media towards your dadAs a recruiting analyst, you have to know that you can't always be right with your evaluation predictions and you have to ignore the influence of outsidersBiggest thing that he's learned from being around sports his entire life is that people really matterWords of Wisdom from Tom Luginbill (via John Madden):"Tough times don't last but tough people do.""You can't treat everybody the same but you can treat everybody fairly."To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Tom Luginbill on Twitter: @TomLuginbillTo Follow Tom Luginbill on Instagram: @tom_luginbillFeatured Image Photo Credit: ESPN

Show Notes:Maria used to live in Chicago and loves watching "The Last Dance" to relive memories but was surprised by just how many issues the team facedEven though she is a huge fan of Kobe Bryant's "Mamba Mentality", it seems that Michael Jordan was the originatorShe wants to bring that same type of mamba mentality to her career in broadcasting and is willing to make sacrifices although some of those sacrifices might be changing due to the pandemicIt was a challenge for her being very tall early in high school but she eventually understood that her height was a big advantage in sports that helped her become acceptedVolleyball became her release because she started playing it for fun and soon her drive for basketball diminished because it felt like a choreThe relationships that she formed at the University of Georgia are the things that she cherishes the most from her time thereSports prepared her to be ready once that red light goes in all aspects of her life outside of broadcastingMentors like Robin Roberts and Carla Williams helped play a major role in her success and she wanted to do the same for the next generation by co-founding "The Winning Edge Leadership Academy"Words of Wisdom from Tom Maria Taylor: "You'll be remembered by how you make people feel."To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Maria Taylor on Twitter: @MariaTaylorTo Follow Maria Taylor on Instagram: @mariataylorTo Follow The Winning Edge Leadership Academy on Twitter: @TheWELeadershipTo Follow The Winning Edge Leadership Academy on Instagram: @theweleadershipTo Find out more information about The Winning Edge Leadership Academy: Winning EdgeFeatured Image Photo Credit: [Doug Buffington/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images] and Maria Taylor (via Facebook)

Show Notes:Zach knew it was a big deal for the sports world when the NBA halted its season but never expected to be this severeBelieves that Michael Jordan is the GOAT and has enjoyed watching "The Last Dance" documentary with his dadHas always had a photographic memory for things that he's passionate about and especially sportsStarted making game predictions with his family and eventually won $500 when he was 13 for picking all 15 games correctly at a smoothie store with his dadHe always thought about going to college for sports journalism or sports management but didn't plan on getting a head start in business by picking games in high schoolZach was challenged to start his own business as a summer project and thus 'I PICK WINS' started and he founded the company in 2019 at the age of 17Zach's dad owned the right to the URL ipickwins.comReceives a lot of negative comments when he does miss picks but he doesn't worry about the outside noiseHe's never had a fear of public speaking and has been naturally confident even at an early ageFavorite teams are Dallas Cowboys, Miami Hurricanes, and Miami Heat and he can name the entire Cowboy's 53-man rosterBelieves that we love sports because it's an escape from reality and allows us to feel goodWords of Wisdom from Zach Hirsch: "Let's Go Champ!"To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Zach Hirsch on Instagram: @ipickwinsTo Learn more information about I PICK WINS: I PICK WINSFeatured Image Photo Credit: Zach Hirsch

Show Notes:Coronavirus has changed the sports world drastically and remembers how this feels very similar to 9/11Charles was exposed to sports as being part of a neighborhood and playing outdoorsHe wasn't highly recruited out of high school but knew he would play golf at Clemson once he received the offer even though his dad had been a cheerleader at the University of South CarolinaIt was overwhelming at first as a freshman and redshirting was the best thing for him to be able to prove himselfWinning the 1997 NCAA Individual Championship was the defining moment for him that led to him having the confidence that he neededAs a PGA Tour pro, you're an independent contractor and it's like running your own businessThere was a definite 'Tiger' effect on tour that you could feel whenever Tiger Woods playedStepped away from the game in 2012 because he wasn't enjoying the process anymoreHe believes that both Dabo Swinney and Larry Penley have been successful because the foundation is built around cultureWords of Wisdom from Charles Warren: "Be intentional and be aware."To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Charles Warren on Twitter: @CWarreniiiTo Follow Charles Warren on Instagram: @cwarreniiiFeatured Image Photo Credit: South Carolina Golf Association

Show Notes:Sylvia is very humbled to be recognized as an SEC Legend but it makes her feel oldShe's the youngest of five and she's always been competitiveVolleyball was her first love and was not a natural at basketball when she first started playing in middle schoolOnce she became more confident, she fell in love with basketball and started dunking a tennis ball when she was in the 7th gradeStarted getting recruited by colleges during her sophomore year in high school and she was also recruited by other local high schoolsFormer LSU Head Coach Sue Gunter told her things that she didn't want to hear which she really appreciated and decided to attend LSU instead of Tennessee or Florida St.Fans in Chicago have still been very supportive of her decision to request a trade to play elsewhere and she would have sat out the entire season if neededMinnesota was the only team she wanted to play for because she felt they had a true chance to win and she already had played with Seimone Augustus, Maya Moore, Rebekkah Brunson, and Lindsay WhalenBeing overseas is extremely tough and her go-to meal, when she returns to the US, is her mom's mac-n-cheeseAlways enjoyed watching Shaq, Amar'e Stoudemire, and Kevin Garrett playShe doesn't want to put any time limits on how much longer she will playCurrently studying to be a mortician when she does stop playing and has always been a curious person and wanting to know how things workWords of Wisdom from Sylvia Fowles: "Just be the best that you can be because there's only one you."To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Sylvia Fowles on Twitter: @SylviaFowlesTo Follow Sylvia Fowles on Instagram: @sylvia_fowlesFeatured Image Photo Credit: Sylvia Fowles (via Facebook)

Show Notes:Keri is paying the price now for her scholarship as a volleyball player at Syracuse with the wear & tear over the years on her bodyHaving upcoming shoulder surgery after playing dodgeball and realized that she couldn't throw the ball as she could in the pastEven at an early age was athletic and enjoyed sports and any type of physical activityStarted gymnastics but quickly outgrew the sport and eventually fell in love with volleyball and always wanted to compete with the boysSports was a way to bond with her dadShe loved the recruiting because she could explore schools outside of the northeast but felt pressure to state in-state for financial reasons and attended Syracuse UniversityHer coaching experience at Syracuse was not a good experience but knew that there would be more than volleyball later in lifeStarted writing while at Syracuse and fell in love with earning an undergraduate and master's degreeBegan her career at the NCAA but soon felt like she was trapped and sought for a way out with the help of Jim Boeheim, Syracuse Men's Basketball Head CoachStarted with ESPN in 2003 as a Senior Publicist and currently serves as Senior Director CommunicationsLife changed for her in 2008 while vacationing in Italy where she survived a violent rape attemptStill battles with the thought that she didn't trust her gut and say no to the invitation to visit her assailant's apartmentIn the moment of "fight or flight", she knows that there's a third component of "freeze" but due to her sports background she was so confident in her body that when the adrenaline started she knew how to handle her bodyKeri believes that sports saved her life because she knew her body and how to reactWords of Wisdom from Keri Potts: "To thine ownself be true."To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Keri Potts on Twitter: @MsPotts_ATLTo Follow Keri Potts on Instagram: @afightbackwomanTo Learn More About A Fight Back Woman: A Fight Back WomanTo Learn More About Pathways to Safety International: PathwaysFeatured Image Photo Credit: Keri Potts (via TEDx)

Show Notes:She's still surrounded by college sports so she still feels connected to collegeFirst-year after graduating from Clemson was tough when she moved to Bristol, CTInitially thought she was going to attend the University of Georgia but fell in love with ClemsonDancing was something that she loved growing up but she struggled with somewhat of an identity crisis because she was also a tomboy and wanted to play sports with the guysDuring her sophomore year in high school, she tore her hamstring performing at a school program but it took 8 doctors before she was correctly diagnosedShe continued to battle with the hamstring injury and eventually tore her other hamstringHer parents were very supportive during the time with the injuries and appreciate them even more now knowing the cost and time spentSportscenter was always on her TV and knew early on that she wanted to be involved in telling stories through sportsTelling impactful stories in sports is her passion nowShe feels that she can connect with people because of her experience of dealing with injuriesHates when people try to make the claim that dancers aren't athletesWords of Wisdom from Kaila Burns-Heffner: "She believes she could so she did."To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Kaila Burns-Heffner on Twitter: @K_BurnsHeffnerTo Follow Kaila Burns-Heffner on Instagram: @kbheffnerTo Learn More About Kaila Burns-Heffner: Kaila Burns-HeffnerFeatured Image Photo Credit: Kaila Burns-Heffner

Show Notes:NSMA moved to Winston-Salem 2-years ago and Winston-Salem has an underrated sports vibeGrowing up in Boston, Dave remembers reading the sports section at an early age and always loved the stories much more than the statsHas always loved how sports connects people together and the stories behind the games do just thatAfter graduating from Syracuse University, he would eventually make his way to Providence, RI before finally getting an opportunity to be a sports anchor in 1988 at WXII in Winston-SalemLoved being a reporter much more than anchor because as a reporter you can create storiesHockey is his favorite sport and covering the Carolina Hurricanes after their Stanley Cup win is still one of his greatest thrillsLoves teaching as a professor at Wake Forest University and bringing in guests to help develop the next generation of sportscasters and sports reportersWords of Wisdom from Dave Goren: "It's not who you know, it's who knows you."To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Dave Goren on Twitter: @Dave_GorenTo Follow Alex Weaver on Instagram: @davegoren1To Follow NSMA on Twitter: @NSMASportsMediaTo learn more information about NSMA: NSMAFeatured Image Photo Credit: Dave Goren

Show Notes:Her full name is Jordan Alexis Weaver so her initials are JAWS and people would always make the sound of the movie themeShe's also commonly referred to as Weave or WeaverWas a tomboy growing up and could throw a football at an early age and has great memories of going to Clemson football games as a kidHer dad played football at East Carolina and her mom was a cheerleader at Clemson UniversityShe was an only child and playing on a travel soccer team was a way for her to feel like she had sisters and a bigger familyDuring her senior year in high school, she started dabbling in sportscasting during football games and continued as a student at Clemson while she was helping Chad Morris as a Student Administrative Recruiting AssistantNever dreamed that she would be working for NASCAR but she feels at home and loves it especially knowing that her grandfather was such a huge NASCAR fanIt can be tough as a female in a male-dominated sport but she thrives on the challengeWords of Wisdom from Alex Weaver: "Do not worry about tomorrow for today is all we have."To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Alex Weaver on Twitter: @Al_WeaveTo Follow Alex Weaver on Instagram: @al_weaveFeatured Image Photo Credit: Alex Weaver

Show Notes:Ovie has probably had upwards of 100 concussions in his career but did not qualify for the NFL concussion settlementBelieves that there are pros and cons to the game of football and focuses on the prosWould allow his kids to play but not full contact football until the 9th gradeLoved the warrior mentality from his Nigerian heritage and would act like a crazed warrior on the fieldHe was all set to follow his dad in the medical profession as a doctor until NFL scouts were interested in him during his senior season at Wake Forest UniversityHas always wanted to prove his doubters wrong but had many times in his career when he doubted himselfDeion Sanders was a major help and mentor during his rehab from an injury early in his careerBeing selected to his first Pro Bowl was a huge God moment in his life and faith has been a part of his life since childhoodStarted the Ovie Mughelli Foundation in 2008 and the Gridiron Green comic was inspired by his love of the comic/cartoon Captain PlanetFor him, sports is love, creates relationships and an outlet to be the best version of yourselfWords of Wisdom from Ovie Mughelli: "Love others and know that you are loved."To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Quincy Avery on Twitter: @oviemughelli34To Follow Quincy Avery on Instagram: @ovie34To Learn more about Ovie Mughelli Foundation: OMFGreenFeatured Image Photo Credit: Ovie Mughelli

Show Notes:Dad played NFL & college football and served as an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under Tony DungyHis dad went missing before a game in 2000 vs the Atlanta Falcons because of a drug addictionQuincy played at Morehouse College but always wanted to be a head coach of an NFL teamAfter college, he drove to UCLA and meet with Rick Neuheisel with hopes of getting a jobLived in the locker room at UCLA before returning to Atlanta with hopes of starting a QB training companyHe didn't have any money to rent a facility but scheduled an elite camp at 5:30 AM at a donated facility but no one showed upJosh Dobbs eventually asked if could work with Quincy because he didn't have any college offers at the timeHelping guys get to the next level ultimately makes him happy and he's a product of being driven by what he says he wants to accomplishHas helped over 150 players earn scholarships saving parents over $14 million in tuitionVery hard to trust people because he’s seen how outside factors can become more important to loved ones than the person that they’re supposed to love the mostWas homeless he moved back to Atlanta but feels that the thing that you fear the most in the world is not so badLikes working with 10th and 11th graders the most because you get to see them developKnew Deshaun would be a great talent immediately because he immediately saw the IT factor combined with talentSports helped him learn to deal with adversityWords of Wisdom from Quincy Avery: "Don’t get caught up in the things that other people are saying about what you’re doing."To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Quincy Avery on Twitter: @Quincy_AveryTo Follow Quincy Avery on Instagram: @quincyaveryTo Learn more about Quarterback Takeover: QB TakeoverTo Listen to QB Podcast with Quincy Avery: QB PodcastFeatured Image Photo Credit: Quincy Avery

Show Notes:His discipline can be traced back to his parents growing up in St. Augustine, FLSaw first hand from friends that did make it by listening to wise counsel and ones that didn't because they didn't listen to wise counselLoved basketball early because his dad played basketball at FAMU and had a brief stint in the NBAFirst time he played football he knew he was hookedFlorida St. was his college team growing up but no major Florida schools offered him so it was motivation for him whenever he played those schoolsRecruited solely to play Safety at Clemson even though other schools recruited him as a WR as wellPrefers to use the term scholar-athlete instead of student-athlete because they will be a scholar the rest of their livesBelieves that sports can create unique bonds with people that is very hard to replicate anywhere elseKnew that working with Clemson Football and the PAW Journey (Passionate About Winning) was the place for him because it's about serving the player's hearts and not just their talentsWords of Wisdom from Rashard Hall: “Be different to make a difference."To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Rashard Hall on Twitter: @ChristTrainingTo Follow Rashard Hall on Instagram: @worldbfreeTo Learn more about P.A.W. Journey: P.A.W. JourneyFeatured Image Photo Credit: Clemson Football

Show Notes:Currently changing his lifestyle of eating and exercise because of his obesity which he knew would eventually kill himListened to the book "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins which motivated him to start changing his healthGrew up on the streets of Brooklyn, NY and basketball was his first love in sportsKnew that sports could be a way out but he also had the temptations of living a life on the streetsWas mentored to leave Brooklyn to attend a military school in Virginia at 13-years old and immediately hated it trying to do anything to get expelledMade his way to Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA where he was convinced to play football and knew that if he didn't then he would return to living the streetsAfter getting a scholarship to play at the University of South Carolina he knew he wanted to coach so he could help others as he had been helpedHelped Pace Academy to their first state title in 2015Even though he's a New York Knicks fan, he still believes that Michael Jordan is the GOATWords of Wisdom from Kevin Johnson: “Continue to help others."To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsFeatured Image Photo Credit: Kevin Johnson

Show Notes:Parents came to America from Liberia and Rennie's mom went to Emory UniversityGoing back to Liberia as an adult was very powerful and has much more appreciation for everything in lifeHis goal is to build a state-of-the-art training facility for sports and education in LiberiaStarting playing football for the Brookwood Community Football League and was immediately hooked on footballGrew up with two sisters and football was his opportunity of having brothersWanted to play RB at University of Georgia but Thomas Davis showed him that defense could be fun alsoHas a musical ear and plays multiple instrumentsHis decision to go pro after his Junior season was based on being a father and he wanted to provide for his daughterDuring his playing career, he would shut off emotions to deal with fans, crowds and staying focusedHe continues to stay in a constant growth mindset which was developed through sportsWords of Wisdom from Rennie Curran: “Training camp moments in life.”To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Rennie Curran on Twitter: @RennieCurran53To Follow Rennie Curran on Instagram: @renniecurranTo Find Out More Information About Game Changer Coaching: renniecurran.comFeatured Image Photo Credit: Rennie Curran

Show Notes:Wants to help improve the lives of others and believes in being a servant leaderSupport from his family has been very important to himGrowing up never had a relationship with former Atlanta Falcons star Jesse Tuggle but does nowFound wrestling after he didn’t make the 8th-grade basketball team and would become state champion his senior seasonWould have severe anxiety as a wrestler but after winning the state championship he learned the lesson of the power of your mindPrefers to experience the pain of discipline instead of the pain of regret and believes that if the best athletes in the world focus on the grind then so should heDoesn’t believe in comparisons but does believe that LeBron James is the GOATGuys are very prideful about the college teams in an NFL locker room and there’s a lot of trash-talking when teams play against each otherWords of Wisdom from Grady Jarrett:“I want to do what I can while I can, so when I cannot, I will not wish I would have when I could have.”To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Grady Jarrett on Twitter: @GradyJarrettTo Follow Grady Jarrett on Instagram: @gradyjarrettFeatured Image Photo Credit: Rich Take On Sports

Show Notes:Does not refer to himself as the “Voice of the Tigers” as he believes that Jim Philips will always be the “Voice”Don’s college roommate Mike Gore got him into broadcasting at Appalachian St. UniversityHis Dad was born in Atlanta and was a Presbyterian minister and worked in a radio ministry and his faith came from a very young ageLove of sports began early because his parents loved sportsAs a kid, Bobby Orr was a hero and is on his bucket list of people to meetHank Aaron is also on his bucket list but Joe Torre was his favorite player on the BravesHe was involved in drama in high school and loved being on stage and somewhat of a natural hamBelieves that Dabo Swinney is one of the greatest servant leaders he’s ever been aroundHis faith has deepened because of his special needs daughter MichelleThe hope is for him and his wife Elizabeth to start a foundationWords of Wisdom from Don Munson:“The best days are ahead of you not behind you.”To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Don Munson on Twitter: @WDonaldMunsonTo Follow Don Munson on Instagram: @donmunsonFeatured Image Photo Credit: Clemson University

Show Notes:Transition is very tough because he has been defined by football even though he didn’t want to be defined by footballFinding peace in life though now that football is over knowing that it wasn’t in God’s plan for himSoccer was the first sport he remembers playing because his dad loved soccer as an immigrant from HaitiAfter the 9th grade, he decided to only play football even though he also loved basketballOriginally was going to commit to Duke but changed his mind after a 2 1/2 hour phone conversation with Coach Brent Venables and then his grandfather who said that he felt it in his spirit that Kendall should attend Clemson UniversityHis first start at Auburn in 2016 was one of his most memorable games outside of winning two national championshipsThe bus ride is much more of an experience than actually running down the hillParents got divorced and his relationship with his dad was rocky initially but they have made amends and repaired the relationshipThe culture at Clemson is all about holding men accountableGetting named team captain by his teammates was a big honor his senior seasonSports has exposed him to so many different opportunities from friendships, relationships, dealing with failure to winning championshipsWords of Wisdom from Kendall Joseph:“Don’t let the light shining on you be brighter than the light shining within you.”To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Kendall Joseph on Twitter: @KendallJoseph34To Follow Kendall Joseph on Instagram: @kendalljoseph34Featured Image Photo Credit: Harry How | Getty Images

Show Notes:Comes from a sports family with her mom playing tennis at Duke, her brother John played college basketball and her dad jokingly drank beer for OklahomaHer brother helped push her and played a significant part in her playing college basketball at Clemson UniversityHer dream from a very young age was to play college basketball and immediately fell in love with ClemsonShe jokingly likes to say that she’s the “least overall athletic person to play” but hard work got her playing time and she could shootShe has always been hard on herself but eventually, she was able to understand that her identity wasn’t through sports but through ChristInitially thought she would be a professor but Jeff Kallin introduced her to William Qualkinbush and suggested that they have a radio show togetherBelieves that sports is truly a meritocracy if your willing to put in the work and basketball is not about me, its about the collective and that’s why sports are so importantWords of Wisdom from Kelly Gramlich:“Love your neighbor as yourself.”To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Kelly Gramlich on Twitter: @kellygramlichTo Follow Kelly Gramlich on Instagram: @kellygramlichTo Follow 105.5 The Roar on Twitter: @1055TheROARTo Listen to 105.5 The Roar: WCCP 105.5 The RoarFeatured Image Photo Credit: Kelly Gramlich

Show Notes:Rich Spotlight: Drew ButlerBorn in Chicago with his 2 sisters as his dad Kevin Butler played in the NFL for 13 years (11 with Chicago and 2 with Cardinals)Moved to Georgia in 1999 and has loved football his whole life but never played until high schoolHis nickname was Little Butthead because his dad’s nickname with the Chicago Bears was ButtheadStarted the Punt & Pass Podcast with Aaron Murray as he saw that no former recent football players were doing something like his ideaHis goal was to be a PGA Tour player but eventually starting playing football at Peachtree Ridge High School and was a better punter than a kickerAlmost went to Duke but decided to attend Georgia like his father after they offered him a scholarship instead of being a preferred walk-onBeliefs there are so many crossover similarities from kicking and golf and loves how both golf and kicking can never be perfectedWords of Wisdom from Drew Butler:“Positivity plus persistence equals perseverance.”To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On SportsTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Drew Butler on Twitter: @DrewBut13rTo Follow Drew Butler on Instagram: @drewbutler13To Follow Punt & Pass Podcast on Twitter: @PuntandPassTo Follow Punt & Pass Podcast on Instagram: @PuntandPassTo subscribe to Punt & Pass Podcast on Apple Podcasts: Punt & PassFeatured Image Photo Credit: Campus Lore

Episode 117: Dalen Cuff | ESPN ACC Network Studio Host and Analyst Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Dalen Cuff Recently made the move from Florida to Connecticut to help launch ACC Network with ESPN as a studio host & analyst Up until about 12-14 years old he thought that he would in the NBA and then have a career in broadcasting and then realized that there are some better players out there Moved to Florida before high school and it was a tough transition however playing sports helped him connect and make friends Dad played basketball at Duquesne and was drafted by the US Army and the New York Knicks at the same time (October 1967) Columbia University called in December of his senior season but didn’t visit until April so getting an offer was late but thoroughly enjoyed his time at Columbia even though they only won 2 games his Freshman year Learned from his dad to expect to be great and that you live up to or down to your expectations Would eventually leave his sports marketing job to pursue broadcasting full-time even though financially it wasn’t the best move Treated every game that he called like it was the Final Four and still has that same mentality today Thought about coaching but he didn’t want to miss out on other broadcasting opportunities Believes that Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player Words of Wisdom from Dalen Cuff: “Things start with self-belief.” To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On Sports To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Dalen Cuff on Twitter: @DalenCuff To Follow Dalen Cuff on Instagram: @dalencuff Featured Image Photo Credit: ESPN

Episode 116: Retin Obasohan | NBA G-League Guard & 2016 First Team All-SEC Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Retin Obasohan Two older brothers and one younger and they all are very competitive while always pushing each other Parents emigrated from Nigeria to Belgium to provide a better future and parents didn’t allow him and his brothers to see negatives Soccer and tennis were the first 2 sports he gravitated towards because his dad played soccer but his love of basketball began while watching his brother play First experience with American basketball was at a Kobe Bryant basketball camp Learned English at an early age but spoke Dutch and French Transition to Alabama was eye-opening and it was the little details like food, weather, southern hospitality and segregation Baron Davis, Allen Iverson, Gary Payton, Deron Williams were players that he tried to emulate True foundation on how he has tried to build his life has been through his faith Sports is very spiritual to Retin and these bible verses are very important to him: Jerimiah [29:11], Romans 8:2,8 Philippians [4:13] Words of Wisdom from Retin Obasohan: “Action is a motivation. Don’t wait until you feel like doing it.” To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On Sports To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Retin Obasohan on Twitter: @Oballsohard To Follow Retin Obasohan on Instagram: @oballsohard Featured Image Photo Credit: Garrett Ellwood | Getty Images

Episode 115: Maxx Lepselter | MAXX Management President and Founder Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Maxx Lepselter Played all different sports growing up like most kids Grew up in the sports representation agency through his dad (Mark Lepselter) which started as an organic opportunity of managing Lawrence Taylor’s restaurant Has always been a fan of all the NY sports teams but now it’s harder to be a fan of a team with clients on different teams and he knew that he would eventually become a general fan His dad has been a great mentor but not having him as a boss has been a good situation and environment for him to grow Maxx now has the ability to assist his dad because of how the industry has changed and how he can bring a different perspective His goal when starting MAXX Management in 2018 was to offer other services more than just marketing endorsements Words of Wisdom from Maxx Lepselter: “Giving respect and doing the right thing are keys to relationships.” To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On Sports To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Maxx Lepselter on Twitter: @MaxxLep To Follow Maxx Lepselter on Instagram: @maxxlep To Find out more information about MAXX Management: MAXX Management Featured Image Photo Credit: Maxx Lepselter

Episode 114: Michael Serazio | Award-Winning Author & Boston College Associate Professor Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Michael Serazio Grew up in San Diego, CA and some of his fondest childhood memories are cheering for the hometown beloved Padres and Chargers Sports was always a way to connect with family and especially his grandfather Has always been intrigued by the power of sports and its magnetic properties of pulling people together from all types of different backgrounds Michael has been drawn to journalism from an early age Spent countless hours conducting research for the book “The Power of Sports: Media and Spectacle in American Culture” and conducted interviews with dozens of high-profile leaders and professionals in sports media and journalism The Power of Sports is his second book Authored “Your Ad Here: The Cool Sell of Guerilla Marketing” We explore and unpack some of the unique qualities of sports in our society outlined in his book Words of Wisdom from Michael Serazio: “The greatest gift that you can give someone you love is your attention.” To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On Sports To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Michael Serazio on Twitter: @michaelserazio To Find “The Power of Sports: Media & Spectacle in American Culture”: Amazon Featured Image Photo Credit: Boston College

Episode 113: Blake Wynn | B Wynn Sports CEO & Entrepreneur Influencer Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Blake Wynn First sign of be an entrepreneur was when he was 10 and wanted an Ipad and started a car wash with friends which he earned $1,000 Wants to be able to choose what he wants to do and enjoys the process of making money but not enjoying the dollar Has a passion for business – plays business like a video game – get the next high score Grew up as an only child and has always had a very close circle of friends Could not work for someone else and wants to build his own dream and legacy and would rather fail at something that he’s passion about Became a San Diego Chargers fan in 2007 watching AFC Championship game vs. the New England Patriots and became a fan of LaDainian Tomlinson Had to eventually give up playing most sports in high school because he was traveling too much He never started his YouTube channel in order to make money He’s writing his next chapter in life by creating B Wynn Sports which has the ability to carry on much longer than his YouTube channel He’s not worried about failure and isn’t consumed by looking at competitors and makes every decision based on happiness Believes that sports is like religion in how it connects and brings people together Words of Wisdom from Blake Wynn: “If you’re doing something now that makes you feel like a winner, keep doing it.” To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On Sports To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Blake Wynn on Twitter: @JustWynn_ To Follow Blake Wynn on Instagram @just_wynn To Follow B Wynn Sports on Instagram @bwynnsports To Subscribe to Just Wynn YouTube Channel: Just Wynn Featured Image Photo Credit: Rich Take On Sports

Episode 112: Kelsey Plum | WNBA Las Vegas Aces Guard Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Kelsey Plum Comes from a big sports family who are very competitive and everyone played Division I sports Kelsey told her mom when she was 10-year old that she was going to play in the WNBA Has always viewed herself as an underdog her entire life and her rise to a star came very quickly which has been a challenge to adjust Her family still keeps her humble at times and faith has been very important in her life especially now after leaving college and believes that “at every step of my life God has directed my steps” So grateful that her parents never pushed her into anything but you could never quit anything even though there were times that she wanted to quit and even basketball Biggest challenge at the University of Washington was changing the culture and it still seems surreal to take the Huskies to the Final Four her junior season Relishes the role quieting the crowd while playing on the road Sports has allowed her to connect with so many people and develop friendships Words of Wisdom from Kelsey Plum: John Wooden quote “Working hard does not guarantee success but not working hard guarantees failure.” To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Kelsey Plum on Twitter: @Kelseyplum10 To Follow Kelsey Plum on Instagram @kelseyplum10 Featured Image Photo Credit: David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images

Episode 111: Dave Dameshek | NFL Network Host and Contributor Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Dave Dameshek Has finally made the transition of living in California His childhood memories growing up in Pittsburgh, PA are dominated by sports Inspiration for his comedy came from watching David Letterman Feels that his journey to LA and career is a product of dumb luck Bobby Knight agreed to allow him to interview him in Assembly Hall while he was a student at Indiana and Coach Knight swore at him His first comedy writing job was on the show Sports Geniuses which is where he was ultimately connected with Kevin Hench and then would meet Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla Words of Wisdom from Dave Dameshek: Be Nice The mark of a good person is how or she treats those who can do nothing for him To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Dave Dameshek on Twitter: @Dameshek To Follow Dave Dameshek on Instagram @ddameshek To Learn More Information About DDFP: Dave Dameshek Football Program Featured Image Photo Credit: Diego Donamaria | Getty Images

Episode 110: Rob Parker | Fox Sports and FS1 Contributor & Host Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Rob Parker Being full of energy and seemingly crazy is not an act but just him always looking out for Mr. Joe Fan by asking the tough questions Has always been that guy of pushing back and asking tough questions Got his dream job 5 months after graduating college with NY Daily News and went to grad school because he didn’t want to rest on his laurels Parents divorced at 12-years old and his mom was the rock of his family with 3 kids and he learned work ethic from her The TV show The Odd Couple influenced him to be a sportswriter Started a sports newspaper in high school named Sportsline Loved baseball more than anything and he wanted to cover baseball so he left NY to go to Cincinnati covering the Reds Always considers himself a writer at heart even though he’s been on TV for over 20-years Advice for aspiring journalists is that you’re working for the fans and be honest and accurate Sports is escapism and other countries have national sports pride but the US is much more individualized with regional teams Was able to remove himself as a fan because the Mets won the World Series his first year in the business and he doesn’t miss being a fan Words of Wisdom from Rob Parker: Don’t be afraid to take risks and it doesn’t happen overnight To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Rob Parker on Twitter: @RobParkerFS1 To Follow Rob Parker on Instagram @robparkerfs1 To Learn More Information About The Shadow League: The Shadow League Featured Image Photo Credit: Rob Parker | Instagram

Episode 109: Chad Steele | VP of Public Relations, Baltimore Ravens Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Chad Steele There’s really no off-season for the NFL and people want NFL 365 days-a-year Social media can be both a blessing and a curse Spent most of his life overseas and really enjoyed moving and getting to experience other places Sports was always big in his family with both parents being athletic and his dad, Gary Steele, was the first African-American football player at Army in 1966 Sports helped him and his siblings make friends in new towns and become engrained into the communities where they moved Sports also helped instill discipline outside of his military home First love was soccer and football became his passion because he wanted to be like his dad but it was basketball where he excelled earning a scholarship to play at Winthrop University Work ethic came from his parents with his parents feeling that they were against the world as an interracial couple in 1971 Part of the Army Cadet prayer turned into a family motto: Make us choose the harder right than the easier wrong and never be content with the half truth when the whole can be won Was given internship opportunities that he should have never gotten but people believed in him which led to a career in the NFL through Public Relations Relationships and the impact of those relationships are what stands out the most to him and the hardest part of his job is when players leave the organization Networking has a negative connotation because it isn’t personal and it’s only about what you can gain Words of Wisdom from Chad Steele: Knowledge is power Relationships and Reputation To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Chad Steele on Twitter: @CSteele32 To Follow the Baltimore Ravens: @Ravens To Learn more information about Gary Steele: Gary Steele – ESPN Video Featured Image Photo Credit: Richmond Weaver | Rich Take On Sports

Episode 108: Milt Lowder, Ph.D. | Clemson Athletics Sport Psychologist Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Milt Lowder Always tries to make people see him as just Milt and not to have people feel like they are being judged Knew three things growing up farming, medicine, and sports Was recruited by Wofford for baseball but only applied to one school (Clemson) Success is defined as a pursuit of a worthy goal Life threw several curve balls at him starting as a junior in high school being the first on the scene after his mom’s car wreck Wanted to be a college basketball coach but after not getting an opportunity under Rick Barnes he visited a psychologist through his mom and immediately knew that he wanted to be a psychologist Started the process of becoming a psychologist in 1997 and eventually started practicing in 2005 in Greenville, SC Starting working with Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Football team in 2009 Hardest part of the job is that you can’t take away someone’s pain but you can be present F.R.E.E. is an acronym for Focus Relax Engage Enjoy and helps athletes understand that you play your best when you can play free Coach Swinney came up with the tagline “Moments with Milt” One of the biggest rewards is watching the players and coaches experience joy Words of Wisdom from Milt Lowder, Ph.D.: Hebrews 11:1 James [1:12] To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Milt Lowder, Ph.D. on Twitter: @miltlowder To Follow Synergy Performance on Twitter: @SynPerformance To Learn more information about Synergy Performance: Synergy Performance Featured Image Photo Credit: Matt Fortuna | The Athletic

Episode 107: Bill Hancock | College Football Playoff Executive Director Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Bill Hancock Passion for the College Football Playoff is extremely high and fans want to have input and fans have a sense of ownership with college sports and especially football which causes such high passion Love baseball first and then came college football and his favorite memories were of baseball with the local semi-pro team in Hobart, OK Started at Dartmouth and then finished school at Oklahoma marrying his childhood sweetheart and they have been married for 50 years Even though he had a paper route as a kid and started being a writer in high school he wanted to be the next great American Classical pianist Doesn’t play much anymore and developed a phobia of playing in front of people Fell into the Sports Information department his senior year and worked full time at Oklahoma in 1971 Barry Switzer was the best people person that he ever met John MacLeod was the basketball coach at the time and convinced him to start running After his dad died he helped his brother take over the newspaper business Has run 15 marathons and endurance sports was a way to get back to normal after his son’s death who died when the Oklahoma St. University men’s basketball team planes crashed in eastern Colorado He had a premonition that his son would die which gave him proof of the eternal truth of God and his son’s death gave him a gift of understanding how precious life is Rode his bike across the country from Los Angeles to Savannah 7-months after the death of his son and eventually wrote a book about that journey, “Riding With The Blue Moth” He feels that he’s the luckiest person to be involved with March Madness and CFP Words of Wisdom from Bill Hancock: “Treat people the way you want to be treated.” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Bill Hancock on Twitter: @BHancockCFP To Follow Bill Hancock on Instagram: @bhancockcfp To Follow College Football Playoff on Twitter: @CFBPlayoff To Follow College Football Playoff on Instagram: @cfbplayoff To learn more information about CFP: College Football Playoff Featured Image Photo Credit: USA Today Sports

Episode 106: John Harkes | Greenville Triumph SC Head Coach & National Soccer Hall of Fame Member Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: John Harkes Very fortunate to have such a long playing career with great accomplishments being on the first team to qualify for 1990 World Cup and then in the inaugural season of the MLS in 1996 Loved building a club in Cincinnati and loves the challenge in Greenville with building the Greenville Triumph SC in it’s the inaugural season in 2019 He has always been an optimistic guy even with coaching Played all the other sports but gravitated to soccer immediately growing up in Kearny, NJ (Soccertown USA) Competing against the older guys was the biggest thing that helped them Academics were the biggest challenge once he got to UVA and it was a tough decision to forego his senior season to play on the US Men’s National Team Motivation comes more from having a chip on his shoulder and proving people wrong Was accepted in Europe after scoring the “Goal of the Year” against Peter Schilling Best players he faced were Romario, Roberto Baggio, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Bryan Robson (Captian Marvel), and Mark Hughes TV broadcasting was fun but Coaching is rewarding Loves being in Greenville and the genuine warmness of people and clubs like Reedy River Riot are helping educate fans Some of his favorite music on his playlist consists of AC/DC, U2, and soulful Blues Words of Wisdom from John Harkes: “You’re never bigger than the club.” “You’re only as good as the next game.” “You can’t expect other people to believe in you unless you believe in yourself first.” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow John Harkes on Twitter: @johnharkes6 To Follow John Harkes on Instagram: @jharkesy6 To Follow Greenville Triumph on Twitter: @GVLTriumph To Follow Greenville Triumph on Instagram: gvltriumph To learn more information about Greenville Triumph: Greenville Triumph To learn more information about Reedy River Riot: Reedy River Riot Featured Image Photo Credit: Steve Wallace | Creative Concepts

Episode 105: Brooke Weisbrod | ESPN College Basketball Analyst Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Brooke Weisbrod Her job inherently consists of hurry up and wait but it’s also a symphony of organized chaos She really enjoys things not on camera that you get to experience during practices, pre-game, and post-game and gets energized more from those things behind the scenes than being in front of the camera Thoughts of one day doing play-by-play but it’s the most challenging position in the industry other than sideline reporting for football Nick Saban is the toughest coach to track down and she was intimidated the first times she had to grab a coach going into halftime and Charlie Strong when he was at Louisville was someone she really enjoyed Her family is super athletic and that was just part of her family so she was born into sports and a competitive family Became obsessive with Tennis because of an Andre Agassi ad which showed a larger than life athlete in a conservative sport She’s always liked to challenge the norm and to even create new norms and credits ESPN for pushing the boundaries Had an opportunity to play basketball overseas in Germany but fell waterskiing two-weeks before she left and injured her back which ultimately forced her to retire from playing after a short stint in Germany She was in Germany when 9/11 occurred and information was very difficult to obtain until the following day but the Germans were very empathetic A chance opportunity doing an in-game interview with Matt Hogue, Coastal Carolina basketball announcer and current AD led her to understand that being a sportscaster was what she wanted to do in her career She thinks LeBron will have more rings than Michael Jordan Sports in her life has given her a sense of purpose on a team, confidence, learning from failure and being in a gym was therapeutic – went to practice after her young brother died after being born with a congenital heart defect Her dream is to redesign the women’s basketball uniforms Diana Taurasi is the GOAT in women’s basketball Words of Wisdom from Brooke Weisbrod: Best advice for her industry: “Have a take and don’t suck.” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Brooke Weisbrod on Twitter: @BrookeWeisbrod To Follow Brooke Weisbrod On Instagram: @brooke.weisbrod To Find out more information about Brooke: Brooke Weisbrod Featured Image Photo Credit: Brooke Weisbrod – Instagram

Episode 104: Bradley Pinion | Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Former Clemson Punter Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Bradley Pinion In today’s NFL, there’s really no off-season anymore as you will workout throughout the year Loves binge-watching on Hulu, Netflix and recently watched “Legion” and one of his favorites is “Suits” First love was soccer and started playing at 4 and has a brother that is 4 years older but didn’t start playing football until 7th or 8th grade His grandfather played football and was a punter for a season with the Dallas Cowboys and his grandfather always pushed him to be a punter First time he ever tried to kick a football was a 35-yard FG with his dad and he made it He used to hate punting because punting is very hard Played varsity football as a freshman and eventually had offers from 33 schools but his top-3 were UNC, Georgia and Clemson Firmly believes that if the high school punter Jeremy Cannon doesn’t get hurt his freshman year then he wouldn’t have been a punter Mike Dooley from Clemson called him to invite him to Junior Day at Clemson because he knew he was at Georgia’s Junior Day Got to run down the hill and he fell in love immediately with Clemson but had to wait for an offer from Clemson Bradley asked God for help deciding where he should commit and eventually, he had an encounter with a man wearing a bright orange shirt without a Tiger Paw who Bradley believed was an angel and from that moment he felt it in his heart that he should commit to Clemson Parents got divorced when he was in 7th & 8th grade and had a profound effect and football was his release and his escape Strategic move to come out early because no other punters in the class and he had broken up with his girlfriend and now wife Feels very blessed to be around players like Eric Reid, Darnell Dockett, Colin Kaepernick while also learning from Phil Dawson  from Robbie Gould Now looking back, he’s glad that he was part of the events during the National Anthem saga in San Francisco As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 Words of Wisdom from Bradley Pinion: Proverbs 23:7 – “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Bradley Pinion on Twitter: @bpinion05 To Follow Bradley Pinion On Instagram: @bpinion05 Featured Image Photo Credit: Carmen Vitali – buccaneers.com

Episode 103: Jason Barrett | President of Barrett Sports Media and Sports Radio Consultant Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Jason Barrett Making people Laugh, allowing listeners to Learn, and being Likable are the 3 qualities of successful sports talk radio hosts Never felt that he a great host but was a good producer Always loved sports and reading about NY sports and WFAN was his first experience to sports talk radio (Mike and the Mad Dog) Was a musician (drummer) before moving into a sports talk radio career Found a small station in upstate NY  and did everything… writing, clips, producing, selling and learned the business from the inside Did a wrestling show once a week (Sunday night 9-11 PM) Worked at ESPN for 2 years with hosts like Doug Gottlieb, Dan Patrick, John Seibel, Freddie Coleman Eventually started building stations and 101 ESPN in St. Louis is one of the stations he built and now celebrates 10-years Didn’t want to be in a situation where he missed his son’s high school career because he was chasing ratings so he moved back to NY from San Francisco Turned down opportunities to be a producer again in order to found Barrett Sports Media (BSM) and create sportsradiopd.com Words of Wisdom from Jason Barrett: “Adversity causes some to break and others to break records.” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Jason Barrett on Twitter: @sportsradiopd To Learn more information about Barrett Sports Media: Barrett Sports Media Featured Image Photo Credit: Barrett Sports Media

Episode 102: Patrick Sapp | Former NFL & Clemson Football Player and “ONE Clemson” Founding Member Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Patrick Sapp Has always been intrigued by fashion that comes from his parents Owned a clothing store “Coast2Coast” in Jacksonville, FL but was too difficult to manage while living on the west coast playing in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers Grew up in Jacksonville, FL the youngest of six kids (3 boys/3 girls) Every day was competition in the Sapp household but filled with love Around a lot of devastation growing up in Jacksonville and his own sister was addicted to crack but she has been clean for 15-years now Had guys that didn’t allow him to do things that he shouldn’t do because they knew he had the athletic ability that could carry him out of the tough neighborhood Football was his first love because his brothers played and that’s just what you did The challenge today for getting kids outside to play in the neighborhood is because there aren’t as many kids playing today and the sense of community is gone Recruited for both basketball and football and his plan was to play both sports Clemson, Syracuse, FSU were the 3 main schools and Syracuse recruited him hard but the weather and distance were the biggest factors Made the decision himself to move from QB to LB his senior season and the Clemson coaches didn’t think he could make the move at first Drafted in the 2nd round of 1996 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers and even knew on draft night that he would be more than just a football player Junior Seau was a mentor to him while in San Diego Eddie George was one of the toughest running backs in the NFL and Larry Allen was the hardest person to play against Words of Wisdom from Patrick Sapp: “Belief that you can do anything.” “God challenges us in life purposefully.” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Patrick Sapp on Twitter: @PZSapp To Follow Patrick Sapp on Instagram: @thepatricksapp To Learn more information about ONE Clemson: ONE Clemson Featured Image Photo Credit: 96.3 The Block

Episode 101: Ivan Maisel | ESPN Senior Writer & “College Football 150” Editor-At-Large Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Ivan Maisel Met his wife Meg in NY while he was a fact checker for Sports Illustrated and when they moved to Dallas she eventually said that she wanted to move back to the northeast Learned how to read by  reading the Sporting News Dad was a high school basketball coach and sports was always big in his family because of Alabama football and Bear Bryant Wanted to be the Atlanta Braves play-by-play announcer Loved college football and baseball but like college sports so much better than MLB and learned that when was a fact checker for SI Went to Stanford because it was at the same level of Ivy league schools but had football and it was in the Pac-8 English teacher in high school encourage him to be a writer and chooses stories based on does it interest him and what are some of the main points that he would tell his brother Was hired by Dallas Morning News in 1987 and coaches always called him back because the Morning News covered more college football than any other paper in the country Thinks in words, not in pictures and connections are emotional with college sports especially football Words of Wisdom from Ivan Maisel: “Regarding mental health, don’t be scared to reach out to someone either if someone is struggling or you’re struggling yourself.” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Ivan Maisel on Twitter: @Ivan_Maisel To Learn more information about “College Football 150”: College Football 150 Featured Image Photo Credit: Melissa Macatee

Rich Spotlight: Dawn StaleySports was a neighborhood function growing up and she was always competitive and had to be competitive in her household being the youngest of 5Always been attracted to basketball and became better at earlier and could play year round and wanted to get on the big boy courtHank Gathers, Bo Kimble played in her neighborhood and once she got on the big boy court she stuck because of her passing game. Could see the game differently at an earlier ageHas always been viewed as Tomboy but any type of verbal abuse strengthened herDebbie Ryan at the University of Virginia starting recruiting her in the 9th gradeStill guarded and hard to earn her trust but once you’re in then you’re in for lifeTrust is a huge factor and she needs the relationship with recruitsBalances her harshness as a coach with loveShe’s a builder and likes creating building strong foundationsNo desire to coach a men’s team as she wants to develop young players to reach the WNBAWords of Wisdom from Dawn Staley:“The disciplined person can do anything.”“You have to do what you don’t want to do, to get what you want.”Social Media:To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaverTo Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsportsTo Follow Dawn Staley on Twitter: @dawnstaleyTo Follow Dawn Staley on Instagram: @staley05To Learn more information about South Carolina Athletics: GamecocksFeatured Image Photo Credit: University of South Carolina Athletics