Thursday Night Tailgate, Where NFL Legends Live
by Chris Mascaro
Hear your favorite NFL players, legends, and coaches sharing their stories and insights year round on Thursday Night Tailgate.If you're looking for a show where the guests, not the hosts are the star of the show; a show without all the ranting, raving, yelling and negativity; just guests telling stories and sharing their insights...boy do we have a show for you. We're joined every week by 5 NFL Players, Legends, Coaches or Media Members from around the country, who share stories from their playing careers plus insights into what's going on around the League. We also spotlight 2 players doing great things in their communities in our Spotlight on the Positive segment.We're official partners of the NFL Alumni Association and Mike Ditka's organization the Gridiron Greats. We hope you'll follow us and subscribe to our podcast. You can also check out our Web site: http://www.thursdaynighttailgate.com, to see our guest schedule and what the players are saying about the show. Thank you for y
Episodes
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689: Marco Coleman, Former Dolphins, Redskins, & Chargers DE & Current DL Coach at Georgia Tech, Joins Us...
Marco Coleman talks about his time playing at Georgia Tech for Bobby Ross and their 1990 National Championship. We also get his thoughts on the Dolphins firing Brian Flores, why college coaches have a hard time making the transition to the NFL, and a look ahead to the new defensive recruits he…
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688: Kerry Glenn, Former Jets & Dolphins DB & TNT Guest Hall of Famer, Joins Us...
Kerry Glenn shares his thoughts on the Dolphins firing Brian Flores, what it was like playing on both sides of the Dolphins/Jets rivalry in the 80s, and the pick he had against Bernie Kosar and the Browns in 1990.
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687: Rick Upchurch, Broncos Legend, Joins Us...
Rick Upchurch shares his thoughts on the Broncos firing their Head Coach Vic Fangio. We also hear about how he was able to be so successful as a Punt and Kick Returner, the first TD pass he caught as a Bronco in his very first game, and the pain the WRs endured trying to catch passes from John...
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686: Thursday Night Tailgate Spotlight on the Positive: Patriots Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee DT Lawrence Guy & Bengals Fans For Donating To Harvesters, a Local KC Community Food Network
In this week's Spotlight on the Positive hear about the many ways Patriots DT Lawrence Guy and his foundation are helping kids with back to school supplies, backpacks, providing meals to the hungry at Thanksgiving, and his shop with a jock program. Plus, how Bengals fans paid for over 26,000…
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685: Blaine Bishop, Former Ball State, Oilers/Titans & Eagles DB, Joins Us...
Blaine Bishop talked about how he ended up playing his college ball at Ball State, what the transition was like going from there to playing for the Houston Oilers and Defensive Coordinator Buddy Ryan, trying to make a name for himself as a rookie going against Warren Moon, Ernest Givings, Haywood...
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684: Ed Marinaro, Former Cornell, Vikings, Jets, & Seahawks RB Turned Outstanding Actor Joins Us...
Ed Marinaro talked about his college days playing at Cornell, breaking the college all-time rushing record, playing in Super Bowls 8 & 9 with the Vikings, going against the Purple People Eaters in practice, going home to New York to play for the Jets alongside Joe Namath, his transition to…
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683: Shawn Wooden, Former Notre Dame, Dolphins, & Bears DB, Joins Us...
Shawn Wooden played his college ball at Notre Dame and he shares the story of how Joe Paterno actually helped him get attention from several Division 1 schools but resulted in him accepting a scholarship to Notre Dame over Penn State. We also hear about: his big play that saved the game against…
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682: Tony Collins Talks About Playing in the 1983 Pro Bowl...
Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins shares memories from his Pro Bowl experience in 1983. We hear about legends like Tony Dorsett, Earl Campbell, Jack Lambert, and others he played with or got to spend time with that week. Plus, how his Patriots Head Coach Raymond Berry, kept them away from...
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681: Shawn Wooden, Tony Collins, Ed Marinaro, & Blaine Bishop Join Us...
NFL Legends Shawn Wooden, Tony Collins, Ed Marinaro, & Blaine Bishop Join Us... Shawn Wooden played his college ball at Notre Dame and he shares the story of how Joe Paterno actually helped him get attention from several Division 1 schools but resulted in him accepting a scholarship to Notre Dame...
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680: Trai Essex, Former Northwestern & Steelers Offensive Lineman, Joins Us...
Former Northwestern and Steelers Offensive Lineman Trai Essex made his TNT debut. Trai shared the funny story of why he was transitioned from playing TE to Tackle at Northwestern following his affinity for the chicken sandwiches in their cafeteria. He also talks about playing alongside Ben...
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679: Chris Miller, Former Falcons & Rams QB, Joins Us...
Chris Miller shares his thoughts on the Rams/49ers game, rookie QBs starting right away versus sitting for a season or two learning from a veteran QB, and the differences in the game from the 80s & 90s to today.
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678: Tony Collins, Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB, Talks 1985 AFC Championship Game vs. the Miami Dolphins Plus the AFC & NFC Championship Games...
Tony Collins leads us through our 5 Star Picks of the Week plus shares memories from the Patriots 1985 season including their 17-year drought of losing to the Dolphins in Miami which ended with the '85 AFC Championship game.
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677: Stats Guru Russell Baxter Talks Championship Game Week Stats, On This Segment of TNT...
NFL Stats Guru Russell Baxter shared the facts and numbers behind both Conference Championship games and the final 4 teams. We also talked about comparing QBs from different eras and what the Steelers need to do over the offseason.
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676: TNT Spotlight on the Positive: Cam Jordan & Chiefs, Bills, & Giants Fans Donate $465K To Oishei Children’s Hospital
In this week's Spotlight on the Positive hear about why Cameron Jordan is this year's Saints Nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award plus Chiefs fans donating to the Buffalo Oishei Children's Hospital following their victory over the Bills and Giants fans joining in.
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675: Chris Miller, Tony Collins, Trai Essex, & Russell Baxter Join Us...
What a fun showing getting to spend time with Chris Miller, Tony Collins, Trai Essex, & Russell Baxter. Chris Miller shares his thoughts on the Rams/49ers game, rookie QBs starting right away versus sitting for a season or two learning from a veteran QB, and the differences in the game from the…
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674: Marco Coleman, Tony Collins, Rick Upchurch, & Kerry Glenn Join Us...
NFL Legends Marco Coleman, Tony Collins, Rick Upchurch, & Kerry Glenn Join Us... Marco Coleman talks about his time playing at Georgia Tech for Bobby Ross and their 1990 National Championship. We also get his thoughts on the Dolphins firing Brian Flores, why college coaches have a hard time…
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673: George Jones, Former San Diego State, Steelers, Jaguars, & Browns RB, Shares His Amazing Story Going from Being Parentless in the Projects to Breaking Rushing Records.
George Jones shares his story of growing up without a father or any parental guidance, being adopted by a friend's parents, going from Greenville, South Carolina to playing Junior College football all the way across the country at Bakersfield College in California, then on to breaking Marshall...
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672: LeRoy Irvin, Rams Legend, Talks Joining the Rams in 1980, The Future HOFers He Played With, and Covering Jerry Rice.
LeRoy Irvin talks about what it was like being drafted by the Rams following their appearance in the 1979 Super Bowl, what it was like trying to make it on a defense featuring multiple future Hall of Famers, what it was like covering Jerry Rice for a decade, and how their DBs recognized QB & WR...
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671: Matt Cushing, former Illini and Steelers TE/FB, Joins Us...
Matt Cushing talks about his college days playing at the University of Illinois. He shares stories from the 6 times the Pittsburgh Steelers cut him, brought him back due to his willingness to learn multiple positions, and his thoughts on the Steelers/Chiefs playoff game.
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670: NFL Wildcard Playoffs 5 Star Picks of the Week
Listen in as former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins leads us through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Wildcard Weekend.
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669: Spotlight on the Positive: Jets DT Quinnen Williams & Brown RB Nick Chubb
Hear about the great things Jets DT Quinnen Williams is doing to help care for kids battling cancer and breast cancer plus Browns RB Nick Chubb raising money for the fight against SIDS.
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668: George Jones, Tony Collins, Matt Cushing, & LeRoy Irvin Join Us...
George Jones, Tony Collins, Matt Cushing, & LeRoy Irvin Join Us... George Jones shares his story of growing up without a father or any parental guidance, being adopted by a friend's parents, going from Greenville, South Carolina to playing Junior College football all the way across the country at...
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667: Thursday Night Tailgate Spotlight on the Positive - Jason Kelce & Rodney McLeod
In this week's Spotlight on the Positive segment hear about the great things Eagles Center Jason Kelce is doing for kids with Autism and Safety Rodney McLeod did over the holidays for underserved families in the Philadelphia community.
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666: Randy Cross, College Football Hall of Famer & former San Fancisco 49ers Center, Joins Us...
Randy Cross shares his memories from his college playing days at UCLA and their improbable wins over USC in 1975 and beating undefeated and #1 ranked Ohio State in the 1976 Rose Bowl. We also hear about his draft day experience, how Bill Walsh was able to turn them around from a team that won a...
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665: Don Beebe, former Bills & Packers WR, Now Aurora University Head Coach, Joins Us...
Don Beebe is now the Head Coach at Aurora University outside of Chicago. He led them to an (8-2) regular season and a berth in the D3 playoffs. They finished the season ranked #22. He talks about their success this season and being on the verge of doing something really special. We also hear…
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664: Todd Steussie, former Vikings, Panthers, Bucs, & Rams Tackle, Joins Us...
Todd Steussie talks to us about life after football, the depression he and many of his peers go through when their time in the game is over, and how going back to school and earning multiple Masters degrees took that away. We also hear about what it's like playing a Super Bowl if it turns into…
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663: 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 18 in the NFL with Tony Collins
Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins leads us through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 18 in the NFL.
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662: Don Beebe, Tony Collins, Randy Cross, & Todd Steussie Join Us...
NFL Legends Don Beebe, Tony Collins, Randy Cross, and Todd Steussie join us on this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate. Don Beebe is now the Head Coach at Aurora University outside of Chicago. He led them to an (8-2) regular season and a berth in the D3 playoffs. They finished the season ranked...
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661: Thursday Night Tailgate Spotlight on the Positive: Derrick Henry & Alex Highsmith
Hear about the great things that Titans RB Derrick Henry is doing in his communities helping kids with back-to-school supplies and much more. We also spotlight Steelers LB Alex Highsmith and his Family Foundation for the positive impact they are having on Wilmington, Charlotte, and Pittsburgh...
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660: Ross Greenburg, Tony Collins, E.J. Junior, & Johnny Johnson,Jr. Join Us...
Ross Greenburg is the former President of HBO Sports and now head of Ross Greenburg Productions. He shares stories from the documentaries he's made about Earl Campbell, David Ortiz, and the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team. We also revisit the glory days of boxing including the telecasts he Produced…
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659: Levon Kirkland Shares His Thoughts on the Steeler Defense, Devon Bush‘s Struggles, & the 90s Defense He Was A Part Of...
Levon Kirkland shares his thoughts on the Steelers defense, why he thinks Devon Bush is struggling, the 90s defense he was a part of, and why teams use a prevent defense, which prevents you from winning, late in games.
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658: Florida A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons Joins Us...
Florida A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons talks about their successful season finishing in the Top 25 of the FCS Division 1-AA plus his real purpose of coaching young kids and molding them into responsible, successful men.
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657: NFL Legends Levon Kirkland and Burt Grossman Plus Sirius/XM Host Zig Fracassi Join Us...
NFL Legends Levon Kirkland & Burt Grossman + Sirius/XM Host Zig Fracassi Join Us. Levon Kirkland shares his thoughts on the Steelers defense, their Inside LB Devon Bush, the 90s defense he was a part of, and why teams use a prevent defense late in games. Burt Grossman shares his thoughts on his...
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656: Steelers Legend Greg Lloyd Talks Steelers Defense, Guys Wearing His Number, Music at Practice, & How They Played 3 Games Per Week...
Steelers legend Greg Lloyd agrees with my statement that players should have to go through an application process to wear his uniform number 95. He shares his thoughts on Steelers WR Chase Claypool statement about playing music practice would make it better and more fun plus his frustration over...
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655: NFL Legends Tony Collins, Greg Lloyd, Vencie Glenn Plus Florida A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons Join Us...
This week our guests are NFL Legends Tony Collins, Greg Lloyd, Vencie Glenn, plus Florida A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons... Florida A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons talks about their successful season finishing in the Top 25 of the FCS Division 1-AA plus his real purpose of coaching young kids and...
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654: Beau Bock, Dean of Atlanta Sports Talk Radio, Talks Braves, Falcons, & Georgia Football...
Beau Bock has been the Dean of Atlanta Sports Talk Radio since 1973. He shares his thoughts on the Braves World Series Championship, the Falcons seasons so far, plus if this is the Georgia team that finally gets over the hump and beats Alabama.
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653: Wendell Davis, LSU Hall of Famer & Former Bears WR Shares His Insights on Both of His Former Teams Plus Why They Asked Him If He Wanted to Push the Button to Implode Veterans Stadium...
Wendell Davis shares his thoughts on his alma mater LSU and their recent struggles plus his time playing for the Bears in the late 80's and early 90's. Wendell blew out both knees during a game at Veterans Stadium when his cleats got caught in the turf. He tells the story of the folks in...
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652: Jeff Reed, former Steelers Kicker, Talks Heinz Field, Steelers Games Always Coming Down to the Wire, & Memories of Super Bowl 43...
Former Steelers Kicker Jeff Reed talks about the challenge of kicking during the early days of Heinz Field, how the Steelers always make each game come down to the wire, memories of Super Bowl 43, and what he's doing now.
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651: NFL Legends Tony Collins, Wendell Davis, and Jeff Reed plus the Dean of Atlanta Sports Talk Radio Beau Bock join us...
NFL Legends Tony Collins, Wendell Davis, and Jeff Reed plus the Dean of Atlanta Sports Talk Radio Beau Bock join us. Beau Bock has been the Dean of Atlanta Sports Talk Radio since 1973. He shares his thoughts on the Braves World Series Championship, the Falcons seasons so far, plus if this is the...
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650: Richmond Webb, Texas A&M and Miami Dolphins Legends, Joins Us...
Richmond Webb shares his thoughts on his alma mater Texas A&M and his expectations for the rest of their season. We also hear about his years playing Left Tackle for the Miami Dolphins, in particular, pass protecting for Dan Marino, and how frequently they faced the blitz because the defense knew...
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649: Paul Alexander, Pittsburgh Sports Talk Radio Host, Talks Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins
Paul Alexander, Pittsburgh Sports Talk Radio Host, shares his insights on the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins.
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648: Randy Minniear, Purdue and Giants Legend, Joins Us...
Randy Minniear shares his memories of playing alongside great QBs like Bob Griese, Fran Tarkenton, and Earl Morrall. We also hear the incredible story of Purdue QB Mike Phipps who was drafted in the first round by the Miami Dolphins in 1970, then traded to Cleveland for Hall of Fame WR Paul...
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647: Thursday Night Tailgate 10 Year Anniversary Special with Guests Randy Fuller, Tony Collins, Victor Green, & James Allen
Check out the 10 Year Anniversary Special of Thursday Night Tailgate as we induct 3 more great guests into our Guest Hall of Fame: former Steelers DB Randy Fuller, Jets all-time great Victor Green, and Pro Football Hall of Fame Board Member James Allen. Plus former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony…
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646: Thursday Night Tailgate Spotlight on the Positive Segment: Lions DE Trey Flowers & Steelers DB Joe Haden
In this week's Spotlight on the Positive segment, hear why Lions DE Trey Flowers was nominated last year for the Walter Peyton Man of the Year Award and what Steelers DB Joe Haden is doing to support his brother and Special Olympics.
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645: NFL Legends Randy Minniear, Tony Collins, and Richmond Webb Plus Pittsburgh Sports Talk Radio Host Paul Alexander Join Us...
NFL Legends Randy Minniear, Tony Collins, and Richmond Webb Plus Pittsburgh Sports Talk Radio Host Paul Alexander Join Us... Randy Minniear shares his memories of playing alongside great QBs like Bob Griese, Fran Tarkenton, and Earl Morrall. We also hear the incredible story of Purdue QB Mike...
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644: Pittsburgh Pirates Legend Omar Moreno Reminisces About the 1979 We Are Family World Series Championship Season
Omar Moreno shares his memories of being a part of the Pirates 1979 We Are Family World Series Championship team. We hear about that season and what it was like playing alongside Willie Stargell, Dave Parker, Manny Sanguillen, and the rest of that great team. He also gives credit to Manager Chuck...
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643: Randy Fuller, former Steelers, Falcons, and Seahawks DB, Joins Us...
Randy Fuller takes us inside the Steelers defense of the mid-90s in the segment of the show. Randy talks about what it was like playing alongside Greg Lloyd, Kevin Greene, Rod Woodson, Levon Kirkland, Chad Brown, Carnell Lake, and Darren Perry. He shares his thoughts on Defense Coordinator Dick...
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642: Kurt Bevacqua, former Pirates, Padres, Royals, Indians, Rangers, & Brewers INF/OF, Joins Us...
Kurt "Dirty Kurt" Bevacqua joins us on this segment. Kurt is one of the great storytellers of all-time. He shares his thoughts on the game today vs. how it was played in the 70s and 80s. He talks about the legends he played with and against when he came up to the big leagues in 1971 with the...
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641: Wendell Davis, LSU Hall of Famer and former Bears WR Joins Us...
Wendell Davis shares his thoughts on his alma mater LSU and their upcoming season. We also hear about what it was like for him being a 1st round draft choice of the Bears in 1988, what it was like trying to make a name for himself going against that late 80's Bears defense, and the hazing they…
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640: Thursday Night Tailgate Spotlight on the Positive: Dalvin Tomlinson & Ndamukong Suh
In this week's Spotlight on the Positive hear about the numerous great things that Giants DE Dalvin Tomlinson and Bucs DT Ndamukong Suh are doing to make a positive difference in their communities.
About this show
Hear your favorite NFL players, legends, and coaches sharing their stories and insights year round on Thursday Night Tailgate.If you're looking for a show where the guests, not the hosts are the star of the show; a show without all the ranting, raving, yelling and negativity; just guests telling stories and sharing their insights...boy do we have a show for you. We're joined every week by 5 NFL Players, Legends, Coaches or Media Members from around the country, who share stories from their playing careers plus insights into what's going on around the League. We also spotlight 2 players doing great things in their communities in our Spotlight on the Positive segment.We're official partners of the NFL Alumni Association and Mike Ditka's organization the Gridiron Greats. We hope you'll follow us and subscribe to our podcast. You can also check out our Web site: http://www.thursdaynighttailgate.com, to see our guest schedule and what the players are saying about the show. Thank you for y
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