Episode 16: Jay Flannelly "The Beav", U-M Kinesiology '99

08/15/23 • 46 min

Concussion Headliners: Behind the Scenes with the Experts, Hosted by Steve Broglio

Join us for a unique and exciting journey into the world of sports, concussion talk, and pizza as we hear from Jay “The Beav” Flannelly, Co-owner at Beavsworld.com, and a 1999 U-M Kinesiology alum. Coming to Michigan back in the mid-’90s, Jay was focused on supporting U-M athletics during what many consider the “golden era” for Michigan football. From working with some of the top talent in the country like Tom Brady, to dealing with his own sports-related injuries, Jay shares the details of his journey and finally settles the score on whether pineapple belongs on pizza.

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Episode 16: Warde Manuel, Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics

Join us as we journey back in time with Warde Manuel, Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics at the University of Michigan. From growing up in New Orleans and learning to clean and cook crawfish, to becoming part of the Michigan community as an athlete and a student, we’ll take a deep dive into his successful career and learn about his motivation to keep striving for more.

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