Beyond The Helmet
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Bryce Petty highlights his Baylor, NFL days and AMR Capital
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 29 MBOn this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by 2 time Big-12 Champ and Baylor legend, Bryce Petty. Bryce tore it up at Baylor. After RGIII put Baylor on the map, Bryce led the team to being named twice the co-BIG12 champion in his 2 years of starting there (the only Big 12 titles that Baylor has ever won). He was top 10 in Heisman voting for these two years. We talk about his journey to Baylor and the winning mindset he developed backing up other players for his first 3 years on ...
Ricky Sapp on going NFL to Working with Kids
June 24, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former NFL athlete and Clemson star, Ricky Sapp. Ricky had a stellar career at Clemson after being a highly touted prospect coming out of high school. While he overcame a an injury at school, Ricky unfortunately suffered a knee injury just months into his NFL journey after being drafted by the Eagles. While this plagued his career as an athlete, it left the door open for the next stage of his life. Sapp will tell you that you he did...
Kerry Carter on his NFL/CFL Journey and Atavus Football
June 19, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 30.2 MBOn this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former NFL and CFL athlete, Kerry Carter. Since finishing his football career as a player, Kerry has been the VP of Football Operations for Atavus. Kerry Carter has been at Atavus for about 4 years and has helped spearhead their development in the football space. We talk about how Kerry's entrepreneurial approach has been able to plug into what Atavus is doing so that both he and the company can flourish. Atavus has made incredible s...
Ausar Walcott's NFL Comeback Story
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MBOn this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Ausar Walcott. Ausar Walcott was charged with attempted murder for an altercation in 2013 that de-railed his football career and life altogether. For 5 years Ausar waited for his trial to being, play out and eventually end with a ‘Not Guilty’ verdict. The incident, that has now been proven to be nothing more than self defense, has put Ausar on a completely different path than where he imaged he would be. Walcott’s NFL campaign ende...
Jeremy Kelley on being the Buffalo Bills Alumni Manager
June 11, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 26 MBOn this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Buffalo Bills Alumni Manager and 6 year professional football player, Jeremy Kelley. Jeremy spent 6 years chasing the dream of being an NFL athlete. From 2011 to 2016 he spent time in the NFL, CFL and AFL before ultimately stepping away from the game as an athlete. Little did he know at the time, it would be a big step for him to move on professionally while still being a part of the NFL. Kelley just wrapped up his third year as the...
Danny Wuerffel Highlights his Heisman Journey to Desire Street
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 32.3 MBOn this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Heisman trophy winner and philanthropist, Danny Wuerffel. Danny is a Florida Gator legend having led the team to their first national title in 1996, the year he won the Heisman Trophy. What Wuerffel was able to accomplish on the field would only prove to be the beginning of what he would bring to the world. While playing the New Orleans Saints he became involved with the Desire Street. Fast forward to today and Danny has been the ex...
Jake Miller on GRIT Player Services and Helping Athletes
June 02, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 32.7 MBOn this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Jake Miller, an entrepreneur who created GRIT Player Services and helps athletes manage and grow their platforms. Jake wanted to be a professional athlete like every young boy growing up. When he realized that career wasn’t’t going to launch, he was determined to work with athletes and still be a sports professional. GRIT Player Services is the business he launched to assist athletes in a ‘boots on the ground’ way to grow their digit...
Ulysees Gilbert III Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker on his NFL Journey
May 28, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 27.9 MBOn this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker, their 2019 6th round pick from Akron, Ulysees Gilbert III. Ulysees wrapped up his rookie season on the IR, but that is nothing more than a bump in the road. He is a young promising linebacker from Akron where he was an All-Conference player 3 times and twice the team’s defensive MVP. Gilbert is looking to hit his second year with a full head of steam. He has recovered from his back injury and has bee...
Terrence Wheatley NFL Cornerback on Patriots and College Career
May 26, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 32.4 MBTerrence Wheatley NFL Cornerback on Patriots and College Career On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former 2nd round pick of the New England Patriots and standout defensive back at Colorado, Terrence Wheatley. Terrence is all over the record books at Colorado where he did it all as a cornerback. We spoke about how he worked himself into an elite prospect and he had did it with a fused wrist. Unfortunately, he severely damaged both wrists in a few years time and his NF...
Fred Biletnikoff reflects on his Career and Foundation
May 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOn this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by 14 year NFL Vet, Hall of Fame Raider, Fred Biletnikoff. Fred is hosting his Annual Golfing Tournament (www.biletnikoff.org) to benefit the Biletnikoff Foundation and their mission on July 13th. Our conversation starts with this and his philanthropic work which has honored the life of his daughter, Tracey Biletnikoff. The world lost Tracey far too soon and Fred’s efforts have been built around helping young women similar to Tracey. ...
Kevin Carter on his Career and Waiting for Wishes
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by 14 year NFL Vet, Super Bowl Champ and Philanthropist, Kevin Carter. Kevin is hosting his 19th Annual Waiting for Wishes on July 20, 2020 (www.Facebook.com/WaitingForWi...
Hakeem Valles talks Real Estate and his NFL Path
May 14, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 37.9 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Hakeem Valles. Hakeem is a real estate investor and has recently launched a Perspective Global Media. His entrepreneurial spirit grew over his 3 years of playing in th...
Titans Larrell Murchison on his Journey from JUCO to the NFL
May 07, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 19.6 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Larrell Murchison who was just drafted by the Tennessee Titans to start his NFL career. The Titans landed themselves a guy who has done nothing but drastically improve...
Eagles Grayland Arnold on his Baylor Football Journey to the NFL
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Grayland Arnold who just signed with the Eagles to start his NFL career. The Eagles are getting an all around athlete who was a stud basketball player in high school a...
Lamarr Houston on Retiring, his Journey and League Ventures
April 30, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by recently retired 8 year NFL Vet, Lamarr Houston. Lamarr retired earlier this year with the Raiders and has traded in terrorizing quarterbacks for angel investing. He a...
Brian DeMarco Shares his Story of Triumph and DRAFTR
April 27, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 34.2 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former offensive lineman Brian DeMarco who now is the CEO of DRAFTR Media. Brian was part of the inaugural Jacksonville Jaguars draft, being drafted to anchor the Line...
Nick Ferguson on His Journey and Broncos Football
April 23, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 31.9 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former standout safety and Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket, Nick Ferguson. Nick finished school in 1996 but it wasn’t until 2000 that he started his 10 year career in the N...
Usama Young talks NFL Playing Days, Character and Success
April 20, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 32.3 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Super Bowl Champion and 8 year NFL Vet, Usama Young. Usama went from working concessions at Redskins games to playing in their stadium. He worked his way into being r...
Lofa Tatupu talks ZoneIn and his Football Journey
April 16, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 33.7 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former All Pro and Pro Bowl linebacker, All-American athlete at USC and entrepreneur, Lofa Tatupu. Lofa started his collegiate career at UMaine and ultimately transfer...
Mike Minter on Coaching the Camels and his Football Career
April 13, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 40.9 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by 9 year NFL player, 2x National Champ at Nebraska and current Head Coach of the Campbell University Camels, Mike Minter. Mike Minter made a name for himself as a stando...
Jack Driscoll on Auburn and his Journey to the NFL
April 09, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 24.5 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former UMass and Auburn standout Offensive Tackle and NFL draft prospect, Jack Driscoll Jack has earned 2 degrees over the last 5 years en route to building himself as...
National Champ, Damien Lewis, talks LSU Football and the NFL
April 07, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Offensive Lineman, Damien Lewis who is coming off a National Championship season. Damien speaks on his journey through LSU and what he is doing now to prepare for the N...
Josh Martin on Being More Than an Athlete
April 01, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 37.7 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by current NFL player Josh Martin. Josh speaks on his 7 year NFL career and using his platform, joshmartin95.com, to share more himself with the public. Josh finished his...
Robert Hunt on his Path to the NFL Draft
March 26, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBBeyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former Louisiana-Lafayette stand out offensive lineman, Robert Hunt. Robert just wrapped up his college career as one of the best offensive line prospects in the count...
Kalija Lipscomb talks Vandy Football and His Road to the NFL | vIQ #87
March 19, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBvIQtory Sports is a football education platform. We have football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. Check us out at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media On this episode of the vIQtory Podcast we are joined by former Vanderbilt Wide Receiver and NFL draft prospect, Kalija Lipscomb Kalija just finished his college career as one of the best receivers in school history and a highly touted prospect in the NFL Draft. In the past few month...
Andy McCollum talks through his 15 year NFL Career | vIQ #86
March 12, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by 15 year NFL athlete and Super Bowl Champion, Andy McCollum. Andy finished his college career going undrafted. He returned to Toledo to be a grad assistant then played in the Arena Football League until he caught a break. He earned a tryout with the Cleveland Browns which sparked his journey in the NFL. McCollum started his rookie season after signing with the Saints. His versatility and perseverance gave way to a career that would p...
Domenique Davis on Life Working at Big Lots to Now Chasing the NFL Dream | vIQ #85
March 04, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former DII standout defensive tackle, Domenique Davis, as he makes the jump from UNC Pembroke to the NFL. Domenique battled through an injury plagued senior year even though surgery to end his 2020 campaign before it even began was on the table. As one of the best DII prospects in the country, he pushed himself to compete and he has done everything in his power to rehab from his injuries. Davis now looks to ready himself for the NFL ...
Tyre Phillips on the NFL Combine and Life Up to the Draft | vIQ #84
February 28, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former Mississippi State Left Tackle and Senior Bowl standout, Tyre Phillips. Tyre only played one year of high school football before playing at JUCO for 2 years. He was able to develop himself into the top Guard prospect at the JUCO level and earned a chance to play for Hail State. At Mississippi State he became a starter and earned his way to the Senior Bowl where he stood out. Phillips is riding his meteoric rise to the NFL Combi...
James Smith-Williams on his N.C. State Career and his NFL Future | vIQ #83
February 25, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 19 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former N.C. State Captain, James Smith-Williams. James finished his collegiate career with a great showing at the Shriner’s game. This came off the heels of a season where James battled through injuries and never really had a chance to build on the momentum from last season. Thankfully, he is healthy now and about to participate in the NFL Combine. Smith-Williams is far more than just an athlete. He has been involved with #SetTheExpe...
Bennie Fowler talks ‘Silver Spoon’ and his NFL Career | vIQ #82
February 20, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by Amazon #1 Best Selling author and NFL Wide Receiver, Bennie Fowler. Bennie just released his first book ‘Silver Spoon: The Imperfect Guide to Success’ and it comes just as he has wrapped up his 6th NFL Season. Silver Spoon is a “self actualization” book and it has quickly hit #1 on multiple lists on Amazon. Bennie speaks on what it was like being a professional athlete while writing a book. Fowler spent 5 years at Michigan State bef...
Darryl Williams on his Hail State Career, Shriners and the NFL Ahead | vIQ #81
February 17, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former Mississippi State Bulldog Captain, Darryl Williams. “The Big General” just wrapped up his collegiate career and capped it off with a strong showing at the Shriner’s game. He worked his way into being one of the best guards in college football and then switched to center for his senior year because his team needed it. Darryl embraced this challenge and took the responsibility of being a leader on the O-Line and team. If his col...
Rashad Butler on Miami Football, his NFL Career and Radio | vIQ #80
February 14, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former Miami Hurricane and 8 year NFL Offensive Tackle, Rashad Butler. Rashad was a member of the 2001 Miami Hurricanes football team which was one of the greatest of all time. He was a redshirt freshman and by the time 2005 ended he had worked his way into being a starter and 3rd pick in the 2006 NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers. Butler had to gain weight in the NFL and found it very difficult to do so. After his rookie season he ...
Devin Aromashodu on his NFL Career and Navigating Life After the Game | vIQ #79
February 06, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former Auburn War Eagle, Super Bowl Champ and 7 year NFL vet, Devin Aromashodu. Devin was a great athlete in high school and parlayed that into a scholarship at Auburn after originally thinking he would be a Gator. He was part of their undefeated team in 2004 when they were snubbed from a shot at the National Title and after his senior year in 2005 he was drafted by the Dolphins. Aromashodu would never play a regular season game for ...
Houston Miller on Declaring Early from Texas Tech and his NFL Aspirations | vIQ #78
February 03, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former Texas Tech Red Raider, Houston Miller. Houston Miller has declared for the NFL draft after his redshirt junior season, forgoing his last year of eligibility. He took the time to talk about making that decision after a roller coaster ride at Texas Tech. At present moment he is working to get himself ready for workouts and possibly the NFL combine up until the NFL Draft. Miller saw multiple coaching changes that essentially kept...
Marcus Peterson on the NFL and his Growing his Global Brand | vIQ #77
January 30, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by NFL Wide Receiver and Entrepreneur, Marcus Peterson. Marcus went from playing 8 on 8 in 10th grade to being signed by the Chargers. How? By being 100% focused on Plan A - which included going overseas to get his MBA as a means to play more. He stayed persistent until the Chargers signed him. Peterson launched MPmotivationalapparel.com as his NFL career was born. While he is still pursuing his dream of playing in the NFL he has this b...
Darrion Daniels on his College Football Career and his NFL Future | vIQ #76
January 29, 2020 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former Nebraska Cornhusker and OK State Cowboy Defensive Tackle, Darrion Daniels Darrion went into the Oklahoma State football program in 2015 after being a highly touted high school prospect in Texas. After 3 successful seasons there he was injured just a few games into his senior seasons. He medical red shirted and did a graduate transfer to Nebraska to finish his collegiate career Daniels talks about this tough decision but ultima...
Terrell Burgess on his Utah Utes Career and his NFL Future | vIQ #75
January 23, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former Utah Utes Safety and Senior Bowl bound athlete, Terrell Burgess. Terrell burst onto the scene this year being an All PAC12 player in his first year as a starter. He was tied for 3rd on the Utes in tackles, helping them reach their pinnacle of being ranked #6 in the country. Before going to Utah, Burgess was a highly touted athlete coming out of San Marcos, CA where he was a CB/WR/KR and a track and field athlete. Beyond his pl...
Josh Metellus on his Michigan Wolverines Career and the Future | vIQ #74
January 21, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former Michigan Wolverine and Senior Bowl bound Safety, Josh Metellus. Before being an All BIG10 Conference honoree for 3 straight years, Josh played high school football at Charles W. Flanagan High School. There he played with Devin Bush Jr. and Devin Gill (all of whom went to Michigan) and he was coached by Devin Bush Sr. Josh talked to us about his decision to go to Michigan with 2 of his best friends. We also talked about Michiga...
Davion Taylor on his Unlikely Path from Mississippi to Colorado and the Senior Bowl | vIQ #73
January 15, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former PAC-12 star athlete at the University of Colorado and Senior Bowl/NFL Draft bound linebacker, Davion Taylor. Davion will be playing in the Senior Bowl having only played 6 quarters of high school football. Impossible? Think again. Taylor caught wind of an open workout at the JUCO program Coahoma Community College and earned a spot on the team. Before his sophomore season he had already earned a scholarship offer from Colorado ...
Kyle Dugger on his road from Lenoir Rhyne to the Senior Bowl | vIQ #72
January 09, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former Lenoir Rhyne star athlete and Senior Bowl/NFL Draft bound, Kyle Dugger. Kyle is the only athlete in the 2020 Senior Bowl who attended a Division II school. Dugger was an all conference player 4 years and finished his career as the Cliff Harris Award winner (best defensive player in Division II) while also being an All-Conference returner. His ridiculous resume and measurables are undeniable Look for Kyle to play defense and se...
Marques Ogden on Life from the NFL to The Success Cycle | vIQ #71
December 17, 2019 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former NFL Offensive Tackle, author and keynote speaker, Marques Ogden. As he says, Marques went ‘all in’ for one year at Howard University to work himself from being a decent college athlete to true NFL prospect. Under the tutelage of his Hall of Fame brother, Jonathan, he got there and then some. His 6 years in the NFL became a springboard for him to launch into other careers Marques followed his passion into the business world whe...
How To Be A Head Coach - Advice From Head Football Coach Kenny Simpson
December 16, 2019 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBCoach Kenny Simpson, head coach of Southside high school in Batesville, Arkansas joins us to talk about his new book "Find A Way - What I wish I 'd known when I became a head football coach" Coach Simpson has been coaching for 12 year snow and has come across all of the struggles being a head coach. Kenny details in this interview with vIQtory how he's overcome his struggles and the policies he has in place in order to become successful. Support the show (http://www.viqtorysports.com)
Terrence Cody Speaks on His Life Today and his NFL Journey | vIQ #70
December 05, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBTerrence Cody, known as Mt. Cody to many of his fans, was an enormous presence on the Alabama defensive line while Nick Saban was establishing the program. After his All-American career in the SEC, Terrence was drafted by the Ravens and won a Super Bowl before leaving the game after 5 seasons with the team. Cody’s exit from the field garnered incredible scrutiny as he quickly became involved with an off-field incident that would leave a lasting scar. Terrence brought a sick dog to a local v...
Otis Grigsby on Battling in the NFL and Forging a Career After It | vIQ #69
November 27, 2019 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former NFL Defensive End, Otis Grigsby. As an All-State Texas Linebacker, Otis decided to play his college ball at Kentucky. After 4 years there he signed with the Dolphins in 2003 as an undrafted free agent. Otis would then spend 2003-2009 battling to make NFL rosters, playing in NFL Europe and doing everything possible to live his dream. Grigsby knew his NFL journey would eventually come to an end, so while still playing, he plante...
Jay Fiedler on his Road from Dartmouth to QB for the Miami Dolphins | vIQ #68
November 21, 2019 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former NFL QB and Dartmouth grad, Jay Fiedler. Jay became a household name in 2000 when he replaced Dan Marino as a starter for the Miami Dolphins. What most people don’t know was that Jay was a rookie in 1994 and had to battle to make NFL rosters his entire journey until that point. His story of perseverance is the perfect embodiment of his Jewish heritage. Fiedler is still the last Dolphins quarterback to win a playoff game during ...
Ryan Broyles on the XFL, Oklahoma Football, and Finances | vIQ #67
November 07, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBRyan Broyles is making a return to football with the XFL in just a few months. While there will be many athletes trying to start their careers, Ryan is a 2x All-American who had already walked away from football after playing with the Lions who had drafted him in the 2nd round. In his time since he left the game, he has furthered his career in real estate. It was only when coach Bob Stoops called him this past summer that football popped back up on his radar. Ryan has spent the last few mo...
Akili Smith on his Journey from Top Pick to Coach and QB Guru | vIQ #66
October 31, 2019 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAkili Smith, the former #3 overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft, joins us in this episode of the vIQtory podcast. Akili is most remembered for his time on the Cincinnati Bengals. Smith’s journey to being a top pick started with him pursuing professional baseball after high school. A 2 year stint in the minor leagues led to Akili enrolling into a JUCO program. It was only after this that he transferred to Oregon and blossomed as a quarterback. While Akili’s tenure in the NFL was not as prolif...
George Wilson on all things Bills and his Unlikely Journey | vIQ #65
October 24, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory podcast we are joined by former Bills legend, 11 year vet and 5-time team captain, George Wilson. George, like almost all of our guests, has an unbelievable story. He grew up working on a farm as a multi-sport athlete and he banked on his academics to lead him to a bright future. Ultimately, George parlayed an academic scholarship into walking-on the football team and then earning an athletic scholarship. Wilson changed position from wide receiver to safety h...
Dan Skuta: from DII to 8 year NFL Vet and More | vIQ #64
October 17, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory podcast we are joined by former Grand Valley State standout and 8 year NFL Vet, Dan Skuta. Dan was a jack-of-all-trades on defense, lining up everywhere in the front 7 in college. He used his work ethic and versatility to make the Cincinnati Bengals roster as an undrafted rookie to start his career. While in Cincy he would make a name for himself on special teams. Skuta would be able to use the name he made for himself to flourish outside of the Bengals and ...
Don Beebe on Faith, Football and Family | vIQ #63
October 10, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this episode of the vIQtory podcast we are joined by Buffalo Bills legend and current Head Coach at Aurora University, Don Beebe. To say that Don’s journey was an unlikely one is an understatement. With speed that had to be seen to be believed, he made it to the NFL Combine out of a NAIA school (Chadron State) after almost never playing college football. He would go on to play 9 years in the NFL as a top tier slot receiver and make it to the Super Bowl in 6 of those seasons. Don did not...