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EP 3: Interview With Retired Football Player JJ Birden

After The Gridiron

English - November 29, 2018 16:08 - 33 minutes - 23 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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https://atgridiron.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ATG-JJ.png ()JJ enjoyed a 9 year NFL career and discussed how he ended up in football more so to prove he could play than for any other reason.  He was a track guy and thought that would be what he ended up pursuing.  However his desire to show he could excel in football led him to start playing in highschool.  He went on to play at the University of Oregon and talked about how he ended up playing for the football team even though he was there on a track scholarship.  As an 8th round pick of the Cleveland Browns, his entry into the NFL was quite adventurous to say the least.  However he persevered and went on to enjoy a long career.  After his career he transitioned into the business world.  He is now associated with a nutritional company Isagenix, and also does speaking engagements around the country.  He also wrote a book, and is planning to have another one published in the new year.  Please check out his website and social media links to access his content.website: https://www.jjbirden.com (www.jjbirden.com)link to buy book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ShixY8 (https://amzn.to/2ShixY8)twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jjbirden (www.twitter.com/jjbirden)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjbirden/?hl=en (www.instagram.com/jjbirden)Resourceshttp://www.atgridiron.com (www.atgridiron.com)http://www.symfonies.ca (www.Symfonies.ca)https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Free-Trial-Digital-Membership/dp/B00NB86OYE/?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1485906643682&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=gridiron-20&linkId=66d68bff364d9d0d09064e459c476170 (www.Audible.com)

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