Best Better Nate Than Never Podcasts (2025)

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BNTN #42- Rep. Ryan Gonzalez 54:13

1M ago54:13

54:13

Rep. Gonzalez represents House District 50 in the Colorado State Congress.By Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #41- Senator Mark Baisley 54:22

1M ago54:22

54:22

Mark is an aerospace engineer, Colorado state senator, and candidate for the Governor of Colorado. https://markbaisley.comHost: @realnatewigginsProducer: @cameronjgroffBy Better Nate Than Never

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134. Kiara Romero - Process Over Perfection 43:41

2M ago43:41

43:41

There are a million different ways to swing a golf club. Picturesque like Rory McIlroy. Abstract like Scottie Scheffler. For most of us, there are a million and one ways to hit it terribly. Oregon’s Kiara Romero’s game is closer to Rory and Scottie, which has her thinking long term and where golf might take her. Coming off a historical year where s…

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BNTN #40- Keith Anderson 48:13

2M ago48:13

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Keith is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, coach, consultant, and Legislative Aide in the Colorado House of Representatives.By Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #39- Trent Leisy 54:49

2M ago54:49

54:49

Trent is a business owner and Trump supporter. Follow him @realtrentleisy on X and InstagramHosted by @realnatewigginsProduced by @cameronjgroffBy Better Nate Than Never

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133. Hanna Delgado - Halo 56:02

2M ago56:02

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Hanna Delgado's collegiate career was going along just like anyone else's. A senior worried about finals, the next stage in her life and stepping out into the real world. That all changed one year ago when Delgado made a diving attempt at a fly ball, jammed her head into the bottom of the centerfield wall and broke her neck. In a moment, her life w…

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BNTN #38- Sheriff Steve Reams 37:44

3M ago37:44

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Steve is the Sheriff of Weld County, CO. He has served in law enforcement for nearly 30 years.Follow him on Facebook Hosted by @realnatewigginsProduced by @cameronjgroffBy Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #37- Chairman Hunter Rivera 43:00

4M ago43:00

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Hunter is the Chair of the Weld County Republican Party and played an instrumental role in flipping 5 seats from blue to red in the recent Colorado elections. Follow him @therealhunterriveraHosted by @realnatewigginsAudio & Video by @cameronjgroffBy Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #36- Rep. Carlos Barron 45:37

4M ago45:37

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Carlos Barron serves District 48 in the Colorado House of Representatives. Listen as we discuss some of the most pressing issues in Colorado politics today including the sweeping assault weapons ban currently making its way through the legislature.Follow on social media @repcarlosbarronHosted by @realnatewiggins…

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132. Nate Bittle - Big Man on Campus 47:24

4M ago47:24

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Nate Bittle is the big man on campus who comes from a small town. The Central Point native was the highest rated player to put on a Ducks jersey coming out of the state of Oregon. Bittle has experienced the highs and lows of a student athlete, battling an injury during his junior year while the Ducks made a magical postseason run. Now a starter, Bi…

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BNTN #35- John Hecker 1:16:57

5M ago1:16:57

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John Hecker is the founder and owner of “ALL-IN-15,” a fitness gym on the cutting edge of technology and research that claims remarkable results with only 15 minutes of training per week. He was also a wide receiver for Colorado State University where he studied Sports & Exercise Science.Find out more at https://www.aififteen.com/Hosted by @realnat…

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131. Jabbar Muhammad - Box the Blueprint 38:16

6M ago38:16

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Jabbar Muhammad has always had a blueprint to follow when it comes to his path on the football field. The son of a college athlete with siblings and cousins spread out through the pros and collegiate game, not to mention growing up in Texas, where football is religion, it was almost as if Muhammad was predestined to play high level football. That p…

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130. Nick Reed - Fly, Fight, Win 52:05

7M ago52:05

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Oregon's all-time sacks leader Nick Reed joins Rob to discuss how he got to Eugene, his time as a Duck during a pivotal period for the program, playing in the NFL and joining the Air Force after his playing days were over. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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129. Elisa Mevius – From Paris With Gold 45:20

8M ago45:20

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Elisa Mevius is no stranger to the international stage. Born in Rendsburg, Germany, Mevius has starred in her fair share of worldwide tourneys. Her talents on the basketball court have taken her to the U17 Euro Cup, the U18 World Cup and the 2023 FIBA 3 on 3 U21 Nationals in Europe. The latter of which helped her earned a spot on Germany’s 3 on 3 b…

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BNTN #34- Nick Maki 1:04:50

8M ago1:04:50

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Nick is a veteran who served as a machine gunner for the United States Marine Corps and is the owner of Grizzly Contracting LLC, a successful construction company. https://www.grizzlycontractingnoco.comHosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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128. Dante Moore – Better Late Than Never 38:42

9M ago38:42

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Dante Moore has always been the star when it comes to his ability on the football field. Moore was a highly touted, highly recruited five star recruit coming out of Michigan in the 2023 recruiting class who initially committed to being a Duck before old pal Chip Kelly pried Moore away to the UCLA Bruins. As if college isn’t hard enough as a freshma…

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BNTN #33- Peggy Tomcheck 43:27

10M ago43:27

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Peggy is the President and Owner of Aspen Capital Company.http://AspenCapitalCompany.com Hosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #32- Joshua Flanagan 58:16

11M ago58:16

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Josh was an All-American Wrestler and Vice President of Turning Point USA (University of Northern Colorado Chapter).Hosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #31- Dusty Johnson 57:38

12M ago57:38

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Dusty is the pre-elect Republican nominee for Colorado House District 63 and the presumptive winner of the race.https://www.dustyforcolorado.com/Hosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #30- Lori Garcia Sander 35:10

12M ago35:10

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Lori is currently running for Colorado Congress in House District 65. https://garciasanderforhouse.com/Hosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #29- Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer 1:01:08

1y ago1:01:08

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Mrs. Kirkmeyer is a Colorado State Senator representing District 23 and former county Commissioner. https://www.kirkmeyerforcolorado.com/Hosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #28- Jonathan Wiggins 48:16

1y ago48:16

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Jonathan is an author, leader, musician, and the senior pastor of Rez Church in Loveland, CO. He’s also my dad. Hosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #27- Joel Bodker 46:29

1y ago46:29

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Joel was the Executive Producer of a Grammy award-winning studio in Los Angeles and the former worship leader for Angelus Temple.By Better Nate Than Never

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127. Deja Kelly – New Duck on Campus 49:31

1y ago49:31

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Senior year is typically the time when a college student officially enters the adult world. So long classes, parties and meet ups at the quad…hello career, bills and understanding what PMI is. But for Deja Kelly, the allure of one more college season has her putting down the Carolina blue for the Duck green and yellow. This is the Mighty Oregon pod…

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126. Jacob Walsh – Ducks Dig the Long Ball 47:09

1y ago47:09

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When I grow up, I wanna be a professional baseball player. That statement has been uttered by countless little leaguers hoping to one day make it to the show. For Jacob Walsh, that dream was just a phone call away. A top five first baseman coming out of high school, Walsh decided to bet on himself, turning down the big time lights of the Majors for…

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BNTN #26- Glenn Werth 58:15

1y ago58:15

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BNTN #26- Glenn WerthGlenn is a former motivational speaker and business guru who’s owned restaurants, convenience stores, and a boat marina. Hosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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125. Ariel Carlson – Follow the Mess 56:35

1y ago56:35

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Ariel Carlson is a Duck through and through. Raised in Eugene, the choice was never in question where she wanted to play softball, even as an 8th grader. The ups and downs of her college career on the diamond have led her to become a leader for the Ducks, whether that be with her bat...in the locker room…or even when adversity strikes. This is the …

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BNTN #25- Heidi Ganahl 38:55

1y ago38:55

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Heidi was the Republican Nominee for the Governor’s race of Colorado in the 2022 Gubernatorial Election. *this zoom interview was recorded august 2021 while she was building her campaign before officially announcing her candidacyHosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #24- Michael Groff 52:22

1y ago52:22

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Michael owns and operates a successful website development company. He’s only 24 years old. To reach out to Michael about website development services, you can find him @bmichaelgroff on IG.Hosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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124. Colleen Uzoekwe – Time Managed 46:00

1y ago46:00

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Colleen Uzoekwe has always been ahead of the pace when it comes to her life. In middle school, she started attending community college classes where she was enrolled at the same time as her sister and mother. By the time she was in high school, she had already completed her junior college degree. Uzoekwe not only excelled in the classroom, but on t…

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BNTN #23- Scott James 45:48

1y ago45:48

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Scott hosted the #1 radio show in Northern Colorado "Scott & Sadie in the morning" and was a Congressional candidate. He is currently serving as Weld County Commisioner. Hosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #22- Elizabeth Marie 58:22

1y ago58:22

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Elizabeth is a social media influencer and fashion model. Follow her on tik tok & Instagram @heyyelisabethHosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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BNTN #21- Brendan Sullivan 58:32

1y ago58:32

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Brendan Sullivan is a former political consultant in Washington, D.C. and a successful businessman. Listen as we discuss his story from being adopted by a single mom to making a name for himself in politics and business.Hosted by @realnatewigginsBy Better Nate Than Never

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123. LeGarrette Blount – Champion Duck 1:07:13

1y ago1:07:13

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LeGarrette Blount always had dreams of playing on the big stage. Scoring TDs. Championships. Parades. Repeat. Taking the junior college route, Blount transferred to Oregon out of East Mississippi Community College and immediately made an impact on the program, setting the school’s single season rushing TD record in his first year at Eugene. Blount’…

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122. Maarty Leunen – Comfort Outside the Zone 1:00:53

1+ y ago1:00:53

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Farm land and the basketball court aren’t two things that commonly go together. Unless maybe you’re Ricky Roe from the 90's classic Blue Chips. Didn’t think you’d hear an obscure basketball movie references today did you? But for Maarty Leunen, the draw of small town living and farm land wasn’t enough to keep him off the court. His talents on the h…

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121. Scott McGough: Safe at Home 57:53

1+ y ago57:53

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Scott McGough has always had plenty of people in his corner. His father, a former professional baseball player, helped guide him during his high school career. After getting drafted at 18-years-old, he decided to take his talents on the diamond to Eugene, where he formed a special bond with assistant Coach Andrew Checketts. He was urged to enter th…

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120. Jess Moore – Just a Small Town Girl 54:50

1+ y ago54:50

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Just a small town girl, livin’ in a…well, you know the rest. Jessica Moore comes from a town of less than 3,000 people where everybody knew each other and you could leave your doors unlocked at night. Excelling on the diamond in high school, Moore made her way to Eugene where she would again, excel on the diamond. Moore now enters Oregon’s Hall of …

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119. Jessica Drummond – It Just Feels Rights 46:05

1+ y ago46:05

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Jessica Drummond has always felt drawn to the game of lacrosse. She picked it up with her twin sister Jana on the East Coast, in New Hampshire, before eventually making her way West to Oregon. Once in Eugene, Drummond helped usher in a successful era for the young Ducks program. Drummond knew coaching was in her future, with a return to Eugene set …

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118. Tez Johnson – Walk by Faith 56:23

1+ y ago56:23

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When you’re weathering the storm, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. For Tez Johnson, growing up in a rough part of Birmingham, Alabama was his storm. And the light at the end of that tunnel ended up being a family with roots in Auburn but ended up in Eugene. Johnson was taken in by Bo Nix’s family in high school, where the two be…

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117. JJ Birden – Looking for a Chance 58:40

1+ y ago58:40

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It’s been said that in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. For proof of this statement, look no further than JJ Birden. A speedster out of Lake Oswego, Oregon, Birden ran track and field for the Ducks but wanted an opportunity to get on the football field. So he walked on…literally. How does someone with a single touchdown in his college car…

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116. Jackson Shelstad – Rise and Grind 43:10

1+ y ago43:10

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You’ve heard the saying, the early bird gets the worm right? Well even as adults, that’s easier said than done. How about for an 8-year-old? You’re more likely to catch them playing a video game than hitting the court at 6 in the morning. Jackson Shelstad fell in love with the game as a young kid. Coming from West Linn, he’s been around high level …

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115. Jeffrey Bassa – No One Cares, Work Harder 52:41

1+ y ago52:41

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Jeffrey Bassa has been a man on a mission since he arrived in Eugene. After making a name for himself in high school as the number one safety coming out of Utah in the 2020 recruiting class, Bassa enrolled at Oregon during the COVID year in college football, making the transition to the next level that much harder. Never one to make excuses and alw…

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114. Hannah Pukis – The Stage is Set 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

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Adversity comes in all shapes and sizes. It shows no prejudice. Hannah Pukis was shown this early, and often, in her volleyball career. Pukis has overcome multiple serious injuries during her high school and collegiate career while carving her place on the court. First at Washington State, then here at Oregon. As the Ducks are about to begin their …

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113. Garren Strong – Just Dream It 1:05:58

1+ y ago1:05:58

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When you’re a kid, you dream about what you want to be when you grow up. A football player. Work for a big company. A writer. Maybe start your own business. Well, what happens when you actually grow up…and do all those things. Garren Strong knows, thanks in part to his time in Eugene, that anything is possible as long as you can dream it. This is t…

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112. Phillipina Kyei – Ducks All Over the World 1:01:41

1+ y ago1:01:41

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Most college students want to travel the world once they wrap up their academic career. You know, the typical tropes when it comes to sightseeing. Backpacking through Europe. Train hopping from country to country. Finding a hostel in a quiet little mountain town. For Phillipina Kyei, she took the road less traveled to get to Eugene. Born in Ghana, …

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111. Geoff Schwartz – Football, Family, Faith…and the Ducks 1:05:46

1+ y ago1:05:46

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Geoff Schwartz’s tenure at Oregon came during one of the most memorable times on campus in Eugene. During Schwartz’s senior season, a talented offensive mind in Chip Kelly was hired as offensive coordinator and sprinkled the seeds of what the Ducks could do on the field. Schwartz enjoyed a successful career in the NFL before transitioning into the …

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110. Bryce Boettcher – Dream(s) Come True 56:57

1+ y ago56:57

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Many children around the country vividly remember the first time they got to go to a sporting event. Walking into the stadium and seeing the field for the first time is etched in their minds forever. Bryce Boettcher can trace his first experience in Autzen Stadium to when he was 8 years old and when he first thought, “I want to do that.” A dream ha…

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109. Mimi Colyer – Bumped into the Spotlight 42:21

2y ago42:21

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Mimi Colyer has made her mark in more ways than one on the Ducks volleyball team. On the court as a freshman, Colyer led the entire NCAA in points and kills en route to helping Oregon reach the NCAA regional finals. Off the court, Mimi now looks to step into a leadership role for the Ducks, filling the shoes of the departed Brooke Nuneviller. It’s …

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108. Ajani Cornelius – Now You’re in Eugene 37:27

2y ago37:27

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New York City has some of the most recognizable fixtures of any city in the world. The Statue of Liberty. Central Park. The Empire State Building. Dive even further and you’ll find some of the most famous basketball courts in the world as well. Madison Square Garen and Rucker Park. So it’s tough when you’re trying to make your mark on the football …

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107. Will Stein: Bitten by the Football Bug 55:30

2y ago55:30

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Will Stein can trace his football journey back to grade school, where he can still recite the name of the play his dad, who coached him as a youth, would relay in. That drive as a youngster led Stein to become the quarterback at Trinity High School, one of the most established and prominent football programs in Kentucky. Undersized for a QB, Stein …

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