Ep: 20 SEC Commissioner Roy Kramer

10/03/23 • 38 min

Roy Kramer has impacted the game of college football probably more so than any person ever. What better way than to immerse yourself into the middle of the college football season than hearing from “the Dean” of College Football, “the Godfather” of College Football and deservedly named such. Coach shares how he moved from a college football Coach to Vanderbilt’s athletic director. Later as the SEC commissioner, his vision for the first SEC Football Championship game in 1992 changed an entire sports industry. Today’s crowning of a National Champion in College football was Coach’s idea due to the Bowl Championship Series he created in 1998. Coach Kramer’s remarkable stories and his many more achievements and accomplishments will enlighten your mind. ... Coach Kramer’s football championship’s as both a high school coach and college coach are close to his heart; His unexpected and unusual jump to athletic director at Vanderbilt University was remarkable; His rise to the Commissioner of the SEC; His vision of expansion for the SEC; His success in negotiating TV deals for SEC football, as well as the TV deals for the NCAA March Madness when he served as the Chairman; His persistency in persuading the “PAC 10” and the Rose Bowl committee to join the Bowl Championship Series are all remarkable stories that Coach Kramer discusses on our episode. Coach Kramer’s love as a high school coach, and the difference a coach can make are his most treasured moments in his stellar career. Hosted by Scotti Madison

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Ep: 19 Pete Rose

Pete Rose, the greatest player to ever play the game of baseball, and should be in the Hall of Fame. His records include hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at bats (14,053), singles (3,215) and outs (10,328). He won three World Series, three batting titles, one MVP Award, two Gold gloves and the Rookie of the year in 1963. He also made 17 All-star appearances at an unequaled five positions (second baseman, left fielder, right fielder, third baseman, and first baseman. He is most proud of winning more games than everyone who played professional sports. Pete talks about some of his cherished moments in life and in baseball; His father's love, devotion, and toughness; some famous teammates; military service at Fort Knox; the “75” Big Red Machine; and his relationship with Bart Giamatti, the Major League commissioner who banned Pete from the game in 1989 for betting on baseball. How hypocritical is it today when the MLB accepts money from Casino’s, Sports Betting apps and Gambling sites, yet does not allow Pete Rose a second chance to be unanimously voted into the Hall of Fame at Cooperstown? He's paid the price for 34 years! Doesn’t everyone deserve a second chance? If you feel inspired to help Pete:
Write Rob Manfred, Commissioner of MLB, 1271 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, or call 212-931-7800. Hosted by Scotti Madison

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Ep: 23 Jared Allen

Jared Allen is the perfect guest the week of the Super Bowl. He wants to be remembered as a great father, a great husband and as someone who lived his faith. He says the Bible is “his new Playbook.” Jared’s professional career, was stellar and he is in his 4th consecutive year as a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee finalist. His 12-year NFL career established him as one of the finest defensive ends ever in the game with 136 total career sacks, that includes leading the league in sacks in 2007 and 2011. Jared discusses setting almost unattainable goals, working as hard as it takes to reach those goals and then setting new goals through honest reflection and humility. “If you are not good at something, you need to admit it and move on”. In 2018 Jared set out on a monumental goal after his NFL retirement, to represent the United States in the Olympics as a Curling Champion. Jared shares the story of how he and four former teammates and NFL players have worked incredibly hard, paid their dues, taken their lumps, gained respect and entered the National Curling Championships January 29, 2024 in New Jersey. His work efforts are inspiring.

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