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Entertaining & inspiring conversations with professional athletes & coaches who have been Cut Traded Fired and/or Retired. Hosted by @SusieWargin .
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SPECIAL EPISODE! An entertaining voice in the Denver market for decades. The one constant with several co-hosts. Attended everything Denver sports to be more informative on the air. Then Darren McKee was fired. Hear DMac's story on any podcast platform!
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Polarizing, stubborn, unconventional... and the CSU faithful couldn't get enough of him. Bradlee Van Pelt's time with
@CSUFootball
was magical, yet many knew so little about him. What made BVP tick? Hear all the stories (many untold) with TWO episodes!
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At 23, Ceal Barry became head coach of a D1 program. At 27, she was leading
@CUBuffsWBB
. After 22 seasons, she went into CU's Athletics Administration. 15 years later, she officially retired. She was tough, competitive & caring. Her story is fantastic!
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Happy Birthday to Ring of Famer Rick Upchurch! 🎂
Raised by his grandparents on a farm, Tadpole went on to entertain & endear himself to
@Broncos
fans forever. Listen to his story anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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When he got the phone call to walk on & fill the last spot on
@CSUFootball
's roster, he drove immediately from Nebraska to Fort Collins. From 8-man football to the NFL, John Howell's foot stayed on the gas through many times of uncertainty.
Listen links:
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Sonny Lubick once called him "the toughest warrior on the field." Caleb Hanie brought his Texas tough mentality to CSU and as an undrafted free agent who almost got the Bears to SB 45. Today
@CalebHanie12
helps athletes in the financial world. Listen now:
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Proof school & sports can mix: David Bruton Jr was a double major at Notre Dame. He played 8 years in the NFL, 7 with Denver. 5 head coaches, 7 DC's, a broken leg & 6 concussions. Today he's Dr. David Bruton Jr and runs Between the Lines PT.
#Perseverance
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Happiest of birthdays to the beloved Sonny Lubick! 💚💛
Sonny told so many amazing stories during his conversation, it was split into two episodes.
Part 1:
Part 2:
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🎂Happy Birthday to an O-Lineman who gave a lot to the game: 10 year NLF vet on 5 teams (3 times with the
@Broncos
) & 9 surgeries.
Ryan Harris has a great story & his mom said his podcast conversation is her favorite of any interview he's ever done 🥰
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! He barreled through defenses
@AwestFootball
&
@CSUFootball
. He made the
@Colts
roster twice as an undrafted free agent. When he was cut & injuries set in, Kevin McDougal was honest with himself & hung up his cleats. Hear his story:
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"I knew if I just stuck on a path, I would eventually make it." He played on 40 teams from T-Ball to the MLB. He was best player on maybe 10. He was OK to worst on the other 30. Still, he made it to The Show. Hear Ryan Spilborghs' inspiring story now! ⚾️
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! He marched to his own beat, but there was no denying the competitiveness, leadership & arm of Jake Plummer. From ASU ➡️ Cardinals ➡️Broncos. The Snake walked away on his own & lives an organic retirement blooming in mushrooms. Listen:
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Despite missing 2 years of high school football,
@CSUFootball
wanted him. Weston Richburg thrived on the Ram's offensive line (and is now in their HOF). A 2nd round pick by the NY Giants, he played 7 years in the NFL until injuries took a toll. Listen:
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Every big school wanted the 6'8" kid from
@creek_hoops
. Mark Randall took his skills to
@KUHoops
& was a 1st rounder in the '91 NBA Draft. He was waived by the Bulls his rookie year & the grind began. Today he's a DPS Athletics Admin & full of stories!
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! While he prefers to stay out of the spotlight, Greg Myers' story is too good to keep quiet. Windsor High School ➡️
@CSUFootball
(Jim Thorpe Award) ➡️ NFL. After retirement, he went to medical school and today is an anesthesiologist! 🩺
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He wasn't always Big Al. In middle school, Alfred Williams was a regular sized kid whose single mom couldn't afford sports fee so he played saxophone in the band. Everything changed in high school thanks to a coach who convinced him football was his path.
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! He grew up poor with a physical step-dad & attended 7 elementary schools.
@Derek_Wolfe95
found his outlet in football & persevered, but not without numerous challenges. Check out his story wherever you get your podcasts! 📷Getty Images
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! He's the most beloved coach in the history of
@CSUFootball
. Sonny Lubick guided the Rams to 6 conference titles & 9 bowl games. On November 26, 2007 he was fired. A 2-part conversation with an amazing storyteller & incredible person.
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Happy Birthday Rod Smith 🎉
A 2-time Super Bowl Champion, fan favorite and an amazing story! Check out
@TheREALrodSmith
’s episode where ever you listen to podcasts!
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His football story is common: high school star, college scholarship & cuts in the NFL. His personal story is uncommon: a bullet through his neck on 7/20/12.
@Zack_Golditch60
got help when he needed it. Now he pays it forward as a firefighter & fundraiser.
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He went into the
@USA_Lacrosse
Hall of Fame in 2002 after 6 National Championships. Bill Tierney was far from done. He left Princeton in 2009 to take over
@DU_MLAX
where he added a 7th title & many more accolades. After 39 years of coaching, he retired.
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! He said he didn't belong on the podcast with all the "big names." Chad Friehauf was cut from 7 of 9 pro teams - he's the definition of CTFR! All-American, Harlon Hill Trophy, NFL, CFL & AFL. Founded
@ReadyListSports
with
@snakestakes
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A walk on at the University of Illinois, Howard Griffith became a team captain, scored 8 rushing TDs in 1 game & was drafted in the 9th round. After 5 NFL teams, he found the perfect fit in Denver and the wait was worth it: 2 Super Bowl rings. Listen now!
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT!! He's one of 3 drafted by MLB, NBA & NFL. He's in numerous Hall of Fames. He's in year 33 in the Broncos radio booth & has won 10 high school football State Championships with 4 schools. Dave Logan was also cut, traded & fired. Listen:
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Big schools told him they didn't recruit in his area. So Todd Davis brought motivation to Sacramento State & left the 2nd leading tackler in school history. Undrafted, he proved himself for years in the NFL and was a captain at SB50. Amazing perseverance!
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In 1991 he was an undrafted free agent with no expectations of making the
@Broncos
. He made the team for 6 seasons with 3 head coaches. Today
@ReggieRivers
is the President of
@TheGalaTeam
raising thousands of dollars for hundreds of non-profits!
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Give a like to wish
@dveres43
Happy Birthday!
Dave’s baseball story needs to be a book. If you haven’t listened yet, you should:
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT: He's more than just the “Barefoot Kicker." Rich Karlis was cut from multiple NFL teams, retired from the league and was fired a few times in the corporate world. Many lessons learned and today, a new passion. Hear his story now! (link in bio) 📷Getty Images
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Before he was a coach, he was no slouch of a CSU quarterback: 2nd Team All-WAC (Jim McMahon was 1st). Steve Fairchild learned from some of the best & coached for over 3 decades. He was also fired 4 times. Today he coaches QB's
@FairchildQB
. Great listen!
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! When transferring from D2 to D1, he was told "Good luck with that." Nick Ferguson didn't need luck. He worked hard to prepare for opportunities. The undrafted college free agent spent 14 seasons between the NFL and CFL. Nick's story:
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Happy Birthday to The Mastermind who should 💯 be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame!
Celebrate Mike’s birthday and listen to his story:
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Love seeing this!
@JoelDreessen
is a natural leader that only knows hard work and getting back up after being knocked down. Always moving forward, just like the arrow tattoo on his forearm. Learn more about Joel in our conversation:
Thank You to CSU Hall of Fame player Joel Dreessen, and his son Dillion for speaking to the team at today’s Ram Walk. It’s so important for our team to hear from these great CSU players.
#RamGrit
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Hitting the honey-do's today? Pop in some earbuds & check out Steve Atwater's episode! New episodes every Tuesday. Search Cut Traded Fired Retired on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. (PS: Rod Smith episode drops tomorrow!)
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7⃣7⃣NEW EPISODE ALERT! Drafted in the 12th round (which doesn't exist anymore)
@KarlMecklenburg
became a captain, 6X Pro-Bowler, Ring of Famer & Pro Football HOF semi-finalist. He also lost 3 Super Bowls & knew when it was time to hang up his cleats.
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT: Through nearly 4 decades of coaching college & pros, some of Mike Shanahan's stops were ladder rungs. Others were direction changers. No matter how each stint ended, he gained perspective & knowledge.
Ring of Fame✅
Hall of Fame⏱️
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Good Stuff: Notre Dame's first Final Four. 1980 Men's Olympic Team. 20th overall draft pick. Playoffs every year in a
@Nuggets
uni. Co-Founder of
@GoldCrownCO
.
Tough Stuff: Head coach of the 11-71 Nuggets in '98.
Hear Bill Hanzlik's energetic story at
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He hears it daily and still loves it: "Hey Amigo!"
Growing up, Mark Jackson thought everyone ducked gang fire nightly. He never dreamed of the NFL. He actually quit football at Purdue. The Drive, 3 Super Bowls, 3 NFL teams & now retirement. Listen now:
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Happy Birthday to a guy with one of the most infectious smiles and a great story of growing up in Chicago and becoming one of the beloved Three Amigos!
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He won a state title at Pomona & played on loaded early 90's
@CUBuffsFootball
teams.
@Derek_West
was also drafted in the NFL. He endured the grind, injuries & being told he wasn't good enough. Now, joy comes from watching his student athlete daughters.
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He finally made varsity as a junior in high school. He's still
@KentuckyMBB
's all-time leading scorer.
@DanIssel44
has countless accolades as a player. His two coaching stints with the
@Nuggets
were polar opposites. He tells stories you've never heard:
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HOCKEY CONVO! 🏒He won an NCAA Hockey Championship as a player, assistant coach & head coach.
@CoachGwoz
's firing from
@DU_Pioneers
in 2013 was a shock, but opened new doors: coaching in a Stanley Cup Final & B2B state titles with
@ValorAthletics
Hockey.
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Happy Birthday
@Derek_Wolfe95
! Derek has a fascinating story from a rough childhood to the NFL. Check out his conversation (and 24 others) wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Wasn't recruited out of high school. Thought he'd be an Air Force lifer like his dad. Then a JC coach called out of nowhere & Dave Veres' life did a 180. Spent 17 years in the minors & majors including 2 with Colorado. Countless ups & downs. Great story!
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He's in the Hockey Hall of Fame & still holds the single season record for goals scored (57) in
@Avalanche
franchise history. In 1994, he had to retire after a severe concussion from crashing into the boards. He's Michel Goulet & his story is fabulous.
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This episode proves going to junior college is not only OK, it can help someone achieve great heights. Reuben Droughns went to JuCo, then Oregon, was drafted and had 3 times the lifespan of a running back in the NFL. Keep smiling like Reuben & listen now:
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! He had a stellar career with
@CSUFootball
. The Jets drafted him in 2005 & he was cut a year later. Then came a year of no football, followed by 7 seasons with the Texans & Broncos. Retirement wasn't easy for
@JoelDreessen
. Now it is.
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He was the
@ColoradoRapids
first Homegrown player. Davy Armstrong started in their youth system & signed a pro contract at age 18. The Rangeview grad played several years & retired after a nasty injury. Now he's a firefighter in honor of his father's past.
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After his 3rd knee injury,
@BoScaife80
thought football was over. But the Denver native &
@MullenMustang
fought through dark rehab days. He returned to his Longhorns, was drafted by the Titans and played 6 seasons. Under that smile, Bo knows adversity.
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💯! Steve Watson is a great story: an undrafted free agent who became a staple for catching passes in orange & blue!
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Double Happy Birthdays 🎂🎂 today to a couple CTFR guests! Both Rich Karlis and Gary Barnett have some great stories to share in their episodes. Listen on any podcast platform or via iHeart:
Rich Karlis:
Gary Barnett:
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Part 2 with Bradlee Van Pelt is available for download and listening now!
Polarizing, stubborn, unconventional... and the CSU faithful couldn't get enough of him. Bradlee Van Pelt's time with
@CSUFootball
was magical, yet many knew so little about him. What made BVP tick? Hear all the stories (many untold) with TWO episodes!
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Somehow a kid from Loveland integrated two sports and took them to the highest levels. It wasn't easy and the naysayers were plenty.
@JeremyBloom11
just never stopped, he only recalibrated. Listen to Jeremy's episode & check out his new book RECALIBRATED!
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NEW EPISODE ALERT! He's a 3X Pro Bowler, 2X Super Bowl Champ and in the Broncos Ring of Fame. He was also cut during training camp his rookie season. Thank you
@theREALRodSmith
for taking the time to share your stories and wisdom!
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He was an undrafted free agent in 1977 with invites to 2 NFL camps. Ron Egloff opted for the Broncos where 8 tight ends were vying for 2 spots. He made the roster & would be a staple for several years, until Dan Reeves cut him.
Listen to Ron's story now!
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Happy 75th to a Hall of Famer with an awesome story!
Hear The Horse recount his path to becoming a legend:
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Enjoy your 4th 🇺🇸 There are now 43 conversations to check out! Learn more about your favorite athletes & coaches, hear their humbling moments and gain inspiration for your own life.
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Happy Birthday
@BillHanzlik
!
Hanz’s convo is full of non stop energy & great stories. He’s a legend and does so much in the community with
@GoldCrownCO
! Listen to his story:
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HBD
@CoachGwoz
! 🎂
George’s story is a great listen. He’s coached at every level with ups and downs along the way. Lately it’s been a lot of ups like 2023 5A Coach of the Year & another state title at Valor!
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Championship Sunday is a great day to dial up a podcast! CTFR guests with ties to today's teams:
Eagles: Bill Romanowski & Ryan Harris
49ers: Romo & Mike Shanahan
Bengals: Gus Frerotte, Nick Ferguson & Greg Meyer
Chiefs: Ryan Harris
Pick an episode➡️
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT: A star 4-sport athlete in high school & college QB. Drafted by the Broncos in '83 and was "the man" for a few months... until John Elway showed up. The perfect teammate and a hell of a coach (who got fired just once). He's Gary Kubiak.
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Happy Belated Birthday to Michel Goulet (4/21) who almost had his franchise record for goals scored in a single season taken over by Mikko Rantanen this year, but still sits on top with 57 (Nordiques ‘82-83). He’s got a great story!
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A Colorado native,
@CreekFB
standout,
@CUBuffsFootball
Captain & drafted in the NFL. Sean Tufts also spent a Christmas Day at DIA waiting for the Cowboys to call. They never did. Today he's in cybersecurity, a Dad and President of
@Buffs4Life1
Listen now!
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Happy Birthday Jarvis Moss! Instead of sweating out training camp on his birthday, he now enjoys watching & coaching his son and other Bruins with
@CreekFB
.
Check out a deep conversation with
@MoSSwag94
the Broncos’ first round draft pick from 2007:
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A 2-time All-American at Arvada West,
@BradPyatt
left his roots to play for & observe some of football's best. That knowledge helped build a multi-million dollar company. He also became the head coach of his high school alma matter. Amazing reinvention!
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He was called "This Year's Phenom" on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1978. He didn't live up to the hype. Instead
@ClintHurdle13
got really good at something else: drinking. He sobered up 1999 & managed for 17 seasons. Amazing motivator & storyteller!
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His Orange Crush t-shirt says it all: K.C. Jones was born to be a Bronco. After tough Texas HS football & the edgy Miami 'Canes, his dream came true, even as an undrafted free agent with injuries. He was a Super Bowl champ before he got cut. Listen now!
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He went to college visits alone because his parents were incarcerated. The Broncos moved up & took him 17th overall. He broke his leg his rookie year & became a dad. Jarvis Moss may not have exceeded NFL expectations, but he does for his son.
@MoSSwag94
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! A college walk-on with no interest in the NFL. The Broncos drafted him anyway. Over 11 seasons, Steve Foley became a key part of the Orange Crush D & set a franchise record with 44 INTs. Retirement brought a new career & perspective.
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! He grew up in a blue collar PA home & played 3-sports in high school. Football got
@GusFrerotte
a full ride to Tulsa and picked by Washington in the 1989 draft. Despite some naysayers, he never gave up & QB'd for 7 NFL teams. Listen:
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His Wyoming upbringing provided the work ethic and kept Mike Lansing in MLB for many years. There were still plenty of ups & downs, like suddenly getting traded from the Rockies to the Red Sox. In retirement,
@laserkl3
is all about being a dad. Listen now!
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He played for 6 franchises over 12 years. In 2011 with the Broncos, Brandon Lloyd led the NFL in receiving yards, was an All Pro & Pro Bowler. He learned a lot, including the importance of being ready when retirement came.
Check out
@mrblloyd
's story!
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He was an ABA building block helping set up today's NBA. Denver East &
@CUBuffsMBB
standout Chuck Williams played 8 pro seasons when players flew commercial, stayed in OK hotels & ate questionable food. But he knew no different. He just kept playing.
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! He started playing at age 5. He thought high school coaching would be his limit. Gary Barnett became CU's head football coach in 1999. Success & headlines followed until he was fired in 2005. Today he's the Buffs color analyst. Listen:
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Mike Harden didn't play football until 10th grade. He caught on fast. After a stellar career & degree from Michigan, the Broncos drafted him. He had some great years on Denver's D... until he was cut. Years later Mike was humbled again, yet he persevered.
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He switched to O-line
@CreekFB
to be on varsity. Smart move. With 25 offers,
@Tyler_Polumbus
chose
@CUBuffsFootball
. At the NFL Combine he tripped & fell running the 40 and an 8 year up & down NFL journey began. It ended with a SB 50 victory. Listen now!
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The next CTFR episode comes out tomorrow, Tuesday 9/13 with "The Barefoot Kicker" Rich Karlis! If you haven't listened to the first two episodes with Steve Atwater & Rod Smith, now is a great time to get caught up!
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Draft Day 2007 was tougher on NFL fans than it was for him.
@Brady_Quinn
wasn't Top 10, but
#22
is still 1st round. He got benched in Cleveland, traded to the Broncos and backed up Orton & Tebow. Today he's thriving in TV & radio. Check out BQ's story now!
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Klint Kubiak is taking over play calling duties. His dad Gary did the same with the
@Broncos
. During the London trip, Klint listened to his dad's episode & said he heard details about "the old days" he didn't know growing up. You can hear them too:
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Happy birthday to Chad Friehauf who’s only snap in the NFL was a kneel down during a Broncos preseason game. But that didn’t stop him. He kept going with any team and league he could find for years. Great stories and
#HelluvaEngineer
!
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! He was polarizing. He had goals. He was drafted, traded & released. He went to five Super Bowls and won four rings. He played 243 straight games over 16 years in the NFL with four teams. He's Bill Romanowski and he has stories.
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT! They said he was too slow, so he trained with his college track team. He thought the
@Broncos
would draft him but didn't, so he showed up to their training camp and made the team. In 1989, Reeves cut him. Fun convo with Steve Watson!
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Check out the Trailer of what's to come with the brand new Cut Traded Fired Retired Podcast! Snippits from
@SteveAtwater27
, Sonny Lubick,
@TheREALrodSmith
&
@daveloganpod
. First interview drops the week of August 29th!
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He spent 5 good years with the infamous Orange Crush Defense. Then Dan Reeves traded him. In retirement, Steve Busick took a gamble & bought a fledging Denver window company. 34 years later, it's still going strong.
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He was always a starting pitcher. Until a few years into the Bigs when he was encouraged to find some "funk" or he wouldn't last. Mike Myers developed a sidearm pitch, became a reliver & faced all the big name lefties.
10 years, 9 teams, 1 Championship
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@CTFRPodcast
is nearly everywhere! Here are some links:
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First episode features Steve Atwater - hear him recount when Jerry Rice bounced off him for a TD in SBXXIV 📷Getty Images
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What do these guys have in common? All are CTFR podcast guests who also played on Wild Card Weekend teams
Bengals:
@GusFrerotte
,
@NickFerguson_25
& Grey Meyer
Dolphins: Gus
Ravens:
@Derek_Wolfe95
Vikings: Gus & Rich Karlis
49ers:
@billromanowski
🎧 …
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@craigscolorado
Thanks Craig! Being the basketball guru that you are, you'll definitely enjoy Issel, Hanzlik & Randall's episodes!
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Thank you Andy! Appreciate the feedback!
Worth a listen. Good stuff. Good podcast all around…you can find it on Spotify.
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He grew up with future NHL Hall of Famers hanging around his house when his dad was an agent. When Pierre later became a GM, Eric Lacroix played for him. He also asked Pierre to trade him. Solid career, life lessons and he's still giving to the game.
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📢NEW EPISODE ALERT: John Mackey Award. 1st Round NFL Draft Pick. CU Athletics Hall of Fame. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Daniel Graham had a lot of success. He was also cut from 3 NFL teams before retiring. Hear how the "kid" from TJ stayed the course:
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He nearly just went to college & forgot about baseball. Had Jeff Huson not turned around (literally), he would have missed 12 years in
@MLB
, induction into
@WyoAthletics
HOF, an
@ATTSportsNetRMW
color analyst gig & so much more.
Hear Huey's story now!
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