Dabo Swinney Winning Isn’t Everything

FAITH ON THE FIELD BLOGWINNING ISN’T EVERYTHING            Winning national championships is great. Winning souls for Christ is even better.             Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney told me at the 2017 NFL draft his main priority is making a positive impact on his student-athletes.             “I keep my eyes on the Lord in anything I do, and every decision I make, every good or bad encounter, just keep my eyes on the Lord and I believe in myself and I really don’t quit doing that,” Swinney said.             Swinney doesn’t allow accolades and success to inflate his …

CLEMSON HEAD FOOTBALL COACH DABO SWINNEY

CLEMSON HEAD FOOTBALL COACH DABO SWINNEYThe guys talk faith with Dabo Swinney, DeShaun Watson, Solomon Thomas and Eagles chaplain Ted Winsley. Their topic: trusting the Lord wholeheartedly.    LISTEN TO OUR EPISODE WITH DABO HERE:WATCH ROB’S INTERVIEW WITH DABO:READ ROB’S BLOG POST ABOUT DABO…William Christopher “Dabo” Swinney (born November 20, 1969) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach at Clemson University. Swinney took over as head coach for the Clemson Tigers midway through the 2008 season, following the resignation of Tommy Bowden. Swinney led the 2016 Clemson Tigers football team to a victory in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship, capturing a national championship. Swinney has the …

NFL AGENT MOLLY MCMANIMIE

NFL AGENT MOLLY MCMANIMIERob and the guys discuss God’s timing, dealing with rejection and NFL agent Molly McManimie shares her faith journey.     Share this Post 

Doug Pederson Talks Faith, Philadelphia Eagles, and being Superbowl Champions

Doug Pederson Talks Faith and being Superbowl ChampionsDoug Pederson Talks Faith, Philadelphia Eagles, and being Superbowl Champions. The Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach discusses his success and how humility plays into being a true champion on the field and in life.      About Doug… Doug Pederson was named head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles on January 18, 2016, following a three-year run as the offensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs from 2013-15. In just his second season as an NFL head coach, Pederson led the Eagles to a 13-3 regular-season record, an NFC East title, the No. 1 seed in the …

EAGLES TIGHT END ZACH ERTZ

EAGLES TIGHT END ZACH ERTZWe talk to Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz about his passion for making disciples and more.      About Zach… POWER COUPLE Ertz and his wife, Julie, who is a star defender on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team, got married in the 2017 offseason. The couple was also featured in ESPN Magazine’s “The Body Issue.” HOLIDAY SPIRIT Ertz partners annually with Bringing Hope Home’s Adopt-A-Family program during the holiday season and does all of a family’s holiday shopping. He also hosts the family at a home game, where he hands out presents and gives a tour …

EAGLES LINEBACKER JORDAN HICKS

EAGLES LINEBACKER JORDAN HICKSPhiladelphia Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks talks to the guys about finding his fulfillment in Christ, not in winning a championship.      About Jordan… HOW HE GOT HIS START Hicks is the son of Scott Hicks, who coaches high school basketball in Indianapolis, and Kelly Justice. He has an older sister, Taylor, and three younger brothers: Scotty, Cameron and Ethan. Hicks began his football career in the 5th grade while playing running back and safety in the Lexington Termites League in South Carolina. Hicks grew up a big fan of the Carolina Panthers and the University of Texas football …

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS TIGHT END BEN WATSON AND AUTHOR HEATHER MONAHAN

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS TIGHT END BEN WATSON AND AUTHOR HEATHER MONAHANNew Orleans Saints Tight End Ben Watson talks about putting God first and bestselling author Heather Monahan joins the guys to chat about her book “Confidence Creator”    ABOUT BENJAMIN… Benjamin Watson (born December 18, 1980) is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL Draft and later he would win Super Bowl XXXIX. He played college football at Georgia. Watson has also played for the Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens. Watson is married to Kirsten Vaughn Watson, who grew up in Baton Rouge. Vaughn was a multisport athlete …

NEW ENGLAND DEFENSIVE LINEMAN TREY FLOWERS

NEW ENGLAND DEFENSIVE LINEMAN TREY FLOWERSNew England Patriots defensive lineman Trey Flowers talks about using his faith to navigate through life and the guys explore what it means to believe.      About Trey… Trey is an football defensive lineman who selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He helped the Patriots win Super Bowl LI in 2017. He was a three-year starter at the University of Arkansas, finishing his career with 190 total tackles, 47.5 of them for loss. A two-time All-State selection, he was a three star recruit coming out of high …

FORMER NFL CENTER JAMIE DUKES

FORMER NFL CENTER JAMIE DUKESFormer NFL center Jamie Dukes joins the guys to discuss why a relationship with Christ trumps religion.     About Jamie… Dukes was an offensive guard at Florida State and became the fifth player in FSU history to earn consensus All-America honors when he was named to virtually every team as a senior in 1985. From 1982-85 he started every single game finishing with 48 total starts. And behind the lead of Dukes over the course of those four years. Following his illustrious career with Florida State, Dukes signed with the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent in 1986. Dukes rated #46 in the Florida State University …

FORMER ALL-PRO KICKER MATT STOVER

FORMER ALL-PRO KICKER MATT STOVERFormer All-Pro kicker Matt Stover talks about God’s guidelines: acting justly, showing mercy and walking humbly.      About Matt… John Matthew “Matt” Stover (born January 27, 1968) is a former American Football placekicker. As of the start of the 2009 NFL season, he was the third most accurate kicker in the history of the National Football League. He has played for the New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens, with whom he played for 13 seasons. Early year Stover attended Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, Texas, the alma mater of fellow NFL placekicker Phil Dawson. Stover won All-District honors as both a wide receiver and kicker. During …