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Half-Forgotten History with Trey Wingo features Super Bowl Champs, Hall of Famers, and stories you won't want to miss.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown joins Trey to share how his recruitment to Notre Dame changed his life, an amazing connection to Dale Hansen's famous report in the SMU football scandal that Brown has never shared publicly, his college career with the Fighting Irish and playing under Gerry Faust and Lou Holtz, winning the 1987 Heisman Trophy, being selected 6th overall by the LA Raiders in the 1988 NFL Draft, his memories of Bo Jackson's incredible athleticism and speed, losing to the Buffalo Bills in the 1990 AFC Championship Game, Raiders owner Al Davis and why they had a complicated professional relationship, losing in Super Bowl 37 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, becoming just the 3rd WR in NFL history to reach 1,000 career receptions, the arduous, but ultimately exhilarating, process of getting elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, how he'd relish the opportunity to play in today's NFL with new rules to protect receivers, and his plans for a documentary called 'The Perfect 10' to air on Fox Sports the night before the Super Bowl LVII.
3-time Pro Bowl LB Chad Brown joins Trey to discuss the origins of his love of reptiles, his decision to go to Boulder and play for the University of Colorado Buffaloes, how Sal Aunese's death impacted Chad and his teammates, being involved in the infamous "5th down game" vs Missouri, the meaning of playing linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, playing in Super Bowl XXX vs the Dallas Cowboys, his time with the New England Patriots and playing for Bill Belichick and being cut 4 times in his final season, and his current business caring for and shipping reptiles.
5-time Pro Bowl DE Jared Allen joins Trey to discuss playing at Idaho State, being a 4th-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2004 NFL Draft , what it was like to play for Dick Vermeil in KC, what makes Arrrowhead Stadium such a special venue, why he decided to leave KC for the Minnesota Vikings, what it was like to sign a massive $72-million deal as the league's highest-paid defensive player, losing in the NFC Championship Game in 2009 when Brett Favre threw a costly interception, being the man credited with the sack when Dan Orlovsky infamously ran out of his own end zone, his quest for the sack record in 2011 where he almost got the record vs Aaron Rodgers, playing in Super Bowl 50 vs Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos , how he's taken up the sport of Curling with the goal of making the U.S. Olympic team, the origins of his signature sack celebration for his calf-roping background, and his candidacy for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame DE Bruce Smith joins Trey to discuss his emergence playing for the Virginia Tech Hokies (03:40), being the No. 1 overall pick in the 1985 NFL and USFL drafts (06:00), how Marv Levy set the framework with the Buffalo Bills to become winners (08:14), his respect for former teammate Steve Tasker and why he belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame (12:25), the Bills' transition into a championship contending team (17:31), Super Bowl XXV vs. the New York Giants (21:30), his impressions of losing 4 consecutive Super Bowls (25:30), his expectations for Josh Allen and the current Bills roster to make a run at the title (37:08)
Growing up having to overcome physical disabilities, his time as an all-time great Florida High School football player in Jacksonville, to being an All-Americn DB at Florida State under Bobby Bowden, getting selected 48th overall in the 1990 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers, leading the Pack back to glory in the 90s under Mike Holmgren, teaming up with HOF DE Reggie White when he signed a huge free-agent deal, the origins of the Lambeau Leap, winning Super Bowl 31 vs the New England Patriots and the aftermath being revered in Wisconsin, the process of becoming a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and his impressions of Aaron Rodgers and the current team.
7-time Pro Bowl DE Dwight Freeney joins Trey to discuss how he was influential as an undersized edge rusher, how And-1 Mix Tapes helped create his signature spin move, his time as an All-American at Syracuse University, being selected 11th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, the frustrations associated with the moniker 'a regular-season team', the dramatic 2005 AFC Divisional Playoff game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, the epic comeback in the 2006 AFC Championship Game vs the New England Patriots, winning Super Bowl XLI vs the Chicago Bears, losing to the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV, losing to the Patriots in Super Bowl LI after giving up a 28-3 lead, and his candidacy for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Former Pro Bowl LB Luke Kuechly joins Trey to talk about playing at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, his career at Boston College where he was a 2-time All-American, getting drafted 7th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft, playing under Ron Rivera with a great LB crew in Carolina, his impressions of joining Lawrence Taylor as the only players in NFL to win Defensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in successive seasons, the infamous game between Odell Beckham Jr. and Josh Norman in 2015, losing in Super Bowl 50 to the Denver Broncos, how he dealt with concussion issues forced him to retire after 8 seasons, how he's transitioning from playing since retirement, including coaching youth football with former teammate and lead Fox Sports NFL Analyst Greg Olsen, some of his favorite hits from his career.
Longtime NFL WR DeSean Jackson joins Trey to address if his playing career is complete, what it was like to play at Long Beach Poly, his decision to go to Cal and his career with the Golden Bears, how losing his father to Cancer at an early age changed his outlook and motivation, his infamous early fumble against the Cowboys on Monday Night Football, his game-winning punt-return vs. the Giants to stun the division rival, what went wrong last season with the LA Rams, and what he's doing in the community in LA to make a difference.
Former Jacksonville Jaguars Pro Bowl RB Fred Taylor joins the show to talk about his hit podcast "The Pivot", his illustrious high school career and tenure as a star with the Florida Gators, How the 1999 Jaguars went 14-3 (including playoffs) and lost all 3 games to the division rival Tennessee Titans, his career-best 234 yard rushing performance vs the Pittsburgh Steelers, while he was hung over, his chances of getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Former New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman joins Trey to discuss his football journey. Edelman details his days as a QB at Kent State, being drafted 232nd overall in the 2009 NFL Draft, learning the WR position from Wes Welker, playing with good friend Danny Amendola, the famous comeback from a 28-3 deficit in Super Bowl LI vs. the Atlanta Falcons, winning MVP of Super Bowl LIII vs the Los Angeles Rams, and his transition to a career in media with his "Games with Names" podcast and his role on Inside the NFL.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson joins Trey to discuss his famous "Megatron" nickname, how he blossomed into the greatest player in Georgia Tech Football history, How he wowed scouts at the combine and being drafted No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions, playing with Matthew Stafford in Detroit and how he enjoyed his former QB's Super Bowl win, his take on "The Calvin Johnson" rule in his controversial play against the Bears, how he became frustrated by the lack of team success in Detroit, what his receiving yards in a season record means to him, his thinking behind retiring after just 9 seasons, adjusting to life after retiring at a young age, his Cannabis business Primitiv, which is helping former players deal with pain.
10-year NFL veteran and Arizona State legend Jake "The Snake" Plummer joins Trey to share why he was comfortable retreating from the limelight of being an NFL quarterback, his illustrious career at Arizona State University, the origins of his famous nickname "The Snake", how he flourished as the QB of the Arizona Cardinals, his thoughts on beating the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998 playoffs, his respect for former teammate Larry Centers and why his departure signaled the beginning of the end with Arizona, the transition in his career going to the Denver Broncos, the pressures of playing in Denver and for head coach Mike Shanahan, why he knew it was time to retire after 10 NFL seasons, what it was like playing competitive handball with his brother Eric, his transition into health and wellness as an early advocate of CBD & hemp, his current role as a mushroom farmer and co-founder of Mycolove Farm.
New LA Rams WR Allen Robinson joins Trey to discuss what it's been like to join the Rams, what it was like playing at Penn State and a White Out game, what it was like to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars and to see his team play against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game in 2018, his time playing with the Chicago Bears and his impressions of Justin Fields after one season, his impressions of playing with Matthew Stafford and what it means to be teammates with him as a native Detroiter, what makes Cooper Kupp special as a receiver, how he can fill in for the loss of Odell Beckham Jr., what it was like to play with Jalen Ramsey in Jacksonville and why he's an elite CB, and why he isn't a "diva wide receiver".
Longtime NFL quarterback and 2016 MVP Matt Ryan joins Trey to discuss the process of leaving the Atlanta Falcons and how they involved him, Why he decided to join the Indianapolis Colts, his early positive impressions of Head Coach Frank Reich, how he lit into some teammates in OTAs, his reflections on his 14-year career with Atlanta, the painful loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 51 after having a 28-3 lead, why Julio Jones' incredible catch is better than the more-famous one by Julian Edelman, his reflections on going No. 3 overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, how much longer he plans to play, and how he'll measure success in his first year in Indy.
Ryan Fitzpatrick joins Trey to reflect on his 17-year NFL Career and his decision to retire, how his former teammates reached out to him when his retirement became public, some of his best career moments, including being the only NFL QB to throw for 400 yards in 3 straight games, why playing for the Buffalo Bills stood out among the 9 teams he played for, and his plans for his famous beard and hair.
Chargers QB Chase Daniel joins Trey to discuss being King of the Backup QBs, his excellent career with the Missouri Tigers, how he landed with the New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl XLIV where the Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts, his journey with numerous teams and why playing with the Kansas City Chiefs was special, his outlook on how the Los Angeles Chargers stack up in the AFC West, the season finale vs the Las Vegas Raiders when a tie would have sent both teams to the playoffs, his plans for the rest of his playing career and potential broadcasting opportunities.
Newly elected Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Boselli joins Trey to talk about his dominant, but brief NFL career, how he became a star at USC and bought into the Trojans legacy of great offensive linemen, the process of going to New York for the NFL Draft, playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tom Coughlin and when he knew they'd be successful, his impressions of Urban Meyer's epic failure as Jags head coach, his rivalry with Jason Taylor and famous smack talk on Monday Night Football, why John Randle was his toughest matchup, the Jaguars 1999 season where they lose to the Tennessee Titans 3 times, how challenging it was when his career was cut short due to injuries, the time that Adam Schefter talked about him not being a Hall of Famer, and what it was like to finally get elected to Canton.
Longtime Seattle Seahawks LB K.J. Wright joins Trey to talk about his football journey. Wright breaks down the defensive philosophy under Pete Carroll, the Legion of Boom defense, why he has much respect for Richard Sherman, why Russell Wilson's positivity with the Seahawks was infectious, Winning Super Bowl XLVIII with Seattle over Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, the heartbreaking loss to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX, what it was like to play for the Las Vegas Raiders last season, and why he'd love to play with the Seahawks to finish his career.
Legendary ESPN Broadcaster Chris Berman joins Trey for a special NFL Draft edition. Chris explains why he's so strongly identified with hosting the draft, an interview with Pete Rozelle that remains a career highlight. Boomer details his journey on the draft starting in the early 80s, how he worked with a young Mel Kiper Jr and how Mel became a signature talent for ESPN, the time when he broke the news to Allen Pinkett that he was drafted, when Boomer realized that the draft was becoming a huge deal for football fans, what it was like to host when Aaron Rodgers kept falling in the first round, his impressions of the draft expanding into Prime Time, why hosting the draft was his most challenging assignment, the time when the Minnesota Vikings passed on their pick and the bizarre draft-night drama of Laremy Tunsil.
Los Angeles Rams General Manager Les Snead joins Trey to discuss Sean McVay flirting with a TV role, the future of All-Pro DT Aaron Donald, the tough decision to part ways with WR Robert Woods, what the team plans to do with Odell Beckham Jr, how the Rams won the Super Bowl with the combination of Matthew Stafford & Cooper Kupp leading the way, why Snead has not used 1st-round picks during his tenure as GM, how Deshaun Watson's guaranteed contract with the Cleveland Browns will impact contracts moving forward and how the Rams can repeat as Super Bowl champs.
Arkansas WR Treylon Burks joins Trey to talk about his upbringing in Arkansas, playing for the Razorbacks and his penchant for big plays, his enormous hands and how they help him as a receiver, why he says he should be the top wideout picked, his hobby of Hog Hunting and how he's messaged it to NFL teams, and why his style is reminiscent of Deebo Samuel.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James joins Trey to discuss his early origins in football, his days starring as a running back at the University of Miami Hurricanes, how the great players at The U would have thrived in the current era of NIL, being selected No. 4 overall in the 1999 NFL Draft ahead of Heisman winner Ricky Williams, joining the Indianapolis Colts and the offense with Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison, working through Colts postseason disappointments, what is was like playing in the Tom Brady-Peyton Manning rivalry between the Colts and New England Patriots, his transition to playing with the Arizona Cardinals, how he stayed connected to Indy and even was reward a Super Bowl ring for the franchises win in SB XLI, his journey to induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, what it meant to play in the prolific trio with Manning and Harrison, reflecting on his new book "From Gold Teeth to Gold Jacket", to his impression of current Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach and current CBS NFL Analyst Bill Cowher joins the show. He breaks down what it's like to grow up a Steelers fan, what it meant to him to become the youngest head coach in the NFL for his hometown team, why Art Rooney and the Steelers have been so successful with long-tenured successful coaches. Cowher also shares why Jerome Bettis was a perfect fit in Pittsburgh, his infamous interaction with Gordon McCarter and the polaroids Cowher wanted him to see. Bill also reflects on his transition to broadcasting and his work with CBS Sports.
Former NFL star Ricky Williams joins Trey to talk about how he changed perceptions of NFL players, what he learned at the University of Texas where he won a Heisman Trophy and set many NFL records, to why he decided to walk away from the game early, to why he is an advocate for responsible Cannabis use, his relationship with football today and why he rarely watches the game to giving Trey an in-depth Astrology reading.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Linebacker Brian Urlacher joins Trey to talk about his brilliant football career. Including his start playing multiple positions at University of New Mexico, his quick rise up the draft boards and being touted as a top pick by Mel Kiper Jr, his buy-in to the lineage of playing linebacker for the Chicago Bears, to the Bears disappointment losing to Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI, to why he had a strong bond when Lovie Smith was his coach, to Jay Cutler and his mercurial tenure in Chicago.
Brian also discusses his new hair and how that's changed how his kids and fans view him.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon joins Trey on this episode to talk about the impact he's had on current African-American NFL QBs, how he arrived at the University of Washington after being lightly recruited out of high school, how he became a superstar in the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos, his transition to the Houston Oilers and becoming the highest paid player in the NFL, to losing to the Buffalo Bills in the 1992 Wild Card Game in the biggest comeback in NFL history, to his reaction to getting elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and to his current involvement in the NFT space.
Former Giants RB Tiki Barber and former Bucs DB Ronde Barber join Trey to discuss their long football careers. They explore what it was like competing growing up and in high school, playing together at University of Virginia, what it was like getting drafted to the NFL at the same time, a priceless story of Ronde pretending to be Tiki while wearing his jersey in New York City, how Warrick Dunn was a great teammate in his early years in Tampa, how Tiki changed his approach to holding the football to combat a fumbling problem, and to why Ronde believes that he will one day wind up inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Former Bills WR and Special Teams Ace Steve Tasker joins Trey to discuss his start as an undersized and underappreciated athlete, his start with Marv Levy and the Buffalo Bills, his origins in becoming a 7-time Pro Bowler on special teams, Buffalo's record comeback vs the Houston Oilers in the 1992 Wild Card Game, to the Bills remarkable run of four Super Bowl losses and how that impacts the team, to his candidacy for the Hall of Fame, to his work in Super Bowl XLVII when working for CBS.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins joins Trey to talk about where his legendary intensity comes from, his start in football as a center on his youth team, his unlikely path to the Clemson Tigers, his approach in his 1st seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, how impactful Andy Reid was as his coach in Philly, how crazy it was to navigate the drama between Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens, his remarkable Hall of Fame speech where he shared his challenges with mental health and how much impact it has had, and his book "Blessed by the Best: My Journey to Canton and Beyond".
Legendary NFL Writer/Editor/Reporter Peter King details his amazing life in football. From following the NFL as a child in New England, to getting his first break in journalism with The Cincinnati Enquirer, to a great story about then-Bengals head coach Sam Wyche pulling a rabbit out of a hat for a newspaper piece, to meeting legendary Giants Coach Bill Parcells for early-morning reporting sessions, Working with the iconic staff of sports writers in Sports Illustrated's heyday, a great story where Peter praised Trey's questions after an interview in St. Louis, and being a voter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and why it's a serious responsibility.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey on the final edition of the season of Chop Shop. The guys discuss how great Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford played, especially in crunch time. They also break down how incredible Aaron Donald is and why they don't expect him to retire. Mark and Trey also look forward to next season and what the Bengals need to do in order to protect Joe Burrow more effectively.
Former Rams WR Torry Holt joins Trey and reflects on his terrific football career. Holt shares about his unusual finger injuries, how he started to blossom into a star at NC State, when he was drafted by the Rams No. 6 overall in 1999 and the party his family held in Gibsonville, NC, how the Rams dealt with losing Trent Green in 1999, how Kurt Warner and the Greatest Show on Turf started off hot in 1999, the NFC Championship Game vs the Bucs in 1999, Super Bowl 34 against the Tennessee Titan, Mike Jones' legendary tackle of Kevin Dyson to secure a championship for St. Louis, Dick Vermeil's departure and Mike Martz's ascension to be the head coach (29:00), his memory play escorting Az-Zahir Ali Hakim on a long TD to open the 2000 season, Super Bowl 36 loss to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, and why Holt has earned the recognition of being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Kickers Robbie Gould, Jay Feely and Lawrence Tynes join Trey for a special kickers episode of the show. Gould reveals how he got more accurate in the pros, how much he learned being around Adam Vinatieri, and the guys reflect on which fields are most difficult to make kicks on. Feely tells the story of scoring 25 points in a game, Tynes reflects on clutch kicks to get the Giants wins in the postseason, and the guys also talk about why Justin Tucker is the greatest kicker ever.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey to dissect the impact of former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores' lawsuit vs. the NFL, the reporting of Tom Brady's retirement, and his impact on the NFL over the years. The guys also break down the Bengals upset of the Chiefs and the Rams advancing to host the Super Bowl.
Longtime Raiders Executive Amy Trask joins Trey to talk about her introduction to football, how she first came to work for the Oakland Raiders as an intern, Owner Al Davis’ approach to hiring and giving people second chances, her rise from intern to CEO of the Raiders, her perspective on being a trailblazer as a female executive in the NFL, how Davis and the Raiders organization forged new ground in diversity and inclusion, her memories of theTuck rule game against the New England Patriots, her memories of Bo Jackson as a football and baseball player, how she acquired the nickname "The Princess of Darkness" nickname, and her reasons for writing the book “You Negotiate Like a Girl”.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey to discuss the amazing game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, what make Patrick Mahomes a legend at just 26 years old, how Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals were able to beat the Tennessee Titans, why Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers again came up short in the postseason, how Tom Brady brought the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back vs. the LA Rams, and a look at why the San Francisco 49ers have a 6-game winning streak against their division rival Rams.
Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson joins Trey to discuss his amazing football life. Dickerson weighs in on his days at Southern Methodist University and the scandal that gave the program the death penalty, his explosion onto the NFL scene with the Los Angeles Rams, his NFL rushing record of 2,105 yards that still stands to this day, how he got a bad reputation for sticking up for his rights in contract negotiations, his failed foray into broadcasting on Monday Night Football, some inside stories from his new book "Watch My Smoke", and why he's enjoyed the LA Rams returning and working with the franchise.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey to dissect the games from Wildcard Weekend, including how Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills dominated the New England Patriots, how we are spoiled by Patrick Mahomes' greatness, how Matthew Stafford and the Rams will match up with Tom Brady and the Bucs, how the Dallas Cowboys managed to lose to the San Francisco 49ers in excruciating fashion and how Derrick Henry's expected return changes the top-seed Tennessee Titans attitude as a team.
Former NFL Tight End and current Fox broadcaster Greg Olsen joins Trey to discuss his start in football as the son of a high school football coach, playing at University of Miami, why Sean Taylor is the best player he ever saw, the start of his NFL career with the Chicago Bears, what it was like playing with Jay Cutler, his long career in Carolina with the Panthers, his disappointment losing Super Bowl 50 to Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, how he got started in broadcasting during his playing career and why he's excelling for Fox Sports as an analyst on game broadcasts.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey to discuss the controversial finish to the Los Angeles Chargers-Las Vegas Raiders game on Sunday Night Football, Brian Flores' surprising departure as head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
The guys break down all of this weekends matchups, including the Raiders-Bengals, Patriots-Bills, Eagles-Bucs, 49ers-Cowboys, Steelers-Chiefs, and Cardinals-Rams.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey to discuss Week 17, including Stink's spat with Bengals fans, how Ja'Marr Chase dominated the Chiefs, why the Cowboys may have cause for concern after losing to the Cardinals, the breakdown of Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady for MVP and why Mike Vrabel deserves Coach of the Year.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey on this edition to dissect the Kansas City Chiefs and their climb back to the top of the league, how the Miami Dolphins have put together a 7-game win streak, how Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys dismantled the Washington Football Team on Sunday Night Football, why Josh Allen's clutch play means he and the Buffalo Bills are still dangerous, why Odell Beckham Jr. has returned to being more productive with the Los Angeles Rams, and the secret to Joe Burrow throwing for more than 500 yards in the Cincinnati Bengals rout of the Baltimore Ravens.
Former Chicago Bears defensive back Charles "Peanut" Tillman joins Trey to share the origins of his nickname "Peanut", how he started playing special teams with the Chicago Bears before earning a starting job on defense, his first big assignment as a starter going up against Jerry Rice and Tim Brown, a story at the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he was starstruck by Rod Woodson, the origins of the "Peanut Punch" a Monday Night Football comeback win against the Arizona Cardinals that resulted in Dennis Green's famous postgame rant, what it was like to play for Lovie Smith with the Bears, playing against Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI, the 2010 NFC Championship Game and Jay Cutler's controversial antics, why the Walter Payton Man of the Year award is such a career accomplishment, and his current work with the FBI.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey on this edition of the Chop Shop. They dissect the impacts of Covid-19 on the league, how Cooper Kupp continues his record pace for the LA Rams, how Jalen Hurtz has been getting it done for the Philadelphia Eagles, why Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Bucs struggle vs. the New Orleans Saints, why the Arizona Cardinals have reason to worry after consecutive losses, why John Harbaugh and his decisions to go for two at the end of Ravens' games has been admirable, and why Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts are a problem for teams down the stretch.
2-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson joins Trey to talk about his unconventional approach, his self-taught approach to the game, his iconic wedge shot in a playoff in the 2012 Masters, how he was able to overcome struggles with mental health issues, why he thinks Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer ever, why he’s rooting for Woods to come back to competitive play, and a possible Golf Boys reunion video.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey to break down how the Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football, why the Dallas Cowboys have a firm grasp on the NFC East, an emotional scene in Denver with the tributes to Demaryius Thomas. Why Trey and Mark have never lost faith in the Kansas City Chiefs, why Justin Herbert is such a special talent and why Urban Meyer's season in Jacksonville is a disaster that needs to end.
Hall of Fame DE Jason Taylor joins Trey to discuss his late start to football, his struggles in the weight room in the early days of playing, a breakout game in college playing for Akron against Virginia Tech, meeting Dan Marino for the first time when he arrived with the Miami Dolphins, his love for Nick Saban's coaching style and why he remains close with him, the sacrifices he had to make with his body to stay on the field, and his emotional speech and retirement from the NFL.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey this week to talk about the New England Patriots win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, why the Kansas City Chiefs defense is suddenly playing well, what's happening with Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens offense, why Cooper Kupp is having such a big season for the Los Angeles Rams, what the Dallas Cowboys' prospects are in the NFC East, and a congrats to Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions for getting their first win of the season.
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Shazier joins Trey to talk about his football journey. From his commitment to Florida and Urban Meyer to his decision to play at Ohio State (under Meyer) to his rapid ascension up the depth chart to play for the Buckeyes, to getting selected in the 1st round of the NFL Draft, to his decision to go to warmups in cold-weather games without a shirt, to his devastating injury on the field and his outlook in the weeks following to his inspirational recovery and the many business pursuits he has today.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey on this edition of the Chop Shop to dissect how Mac Jones and the New England Patriots are playing so well, why Tom Brady is still...well Tom Brady, why Lamar Jackson's reason play with the Ravens has been below his lofty standards, how Davante Adams continues to dominate for the Green Bay Packers, what's going on with the Los Angeles Rams after a 3rd straight loss, what the loss of Deebo Samuel means for the San Francisco 49ers, and then the guys delve deep on the parity in the league leading to many records just above .500.
PGA Tour pro Tony Finau joins Trey to talk about the United States' dominant win over Europe in the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, how Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka were able to put aside their differences for the benefit of the team, what it was like to get his 2nd PGA Tour win at The Northern Trust, turning down college basketball scholarships to turn pro, his hole-in-one at the Masters Par 3 contest where he injured his ankle, how he overcame that to finish in the top 10 in his first Masters Tournament, and how much Tiger Woods has meant to him and the game of golf.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey to talk about how the Kansas City Chiefs are back as one of the favorites in the AFC, how the Titans are struggling without Derrick Henry, why Jonathan Taylor is firmly in the MVP discussion. The guys also talk about the LA Chargers and Justin Herbert’s consistent excellence, why the Eagles look like contenders, and what they love about football on Thanksgiving.
3-time Pro Bowler Shawne Merriman joins Trey and talks about his path to the NFL Draft where he thought the Dallas Cowboys would select him, his meteoric rise with the San Diego Chargers, why Philip Rivers is the ultimate competitor and teammate, the Chargers playoff loss to the New England Patriots in the 2006 Divisional Round, to why his teammates regret not winning a championship with such a talented roster, to what he's doing now with Lights Out Xtreme Fighting.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey after Week 10 to discuss Patrick Mahomes' resurgence in leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a big win over the Las Vegas Raiders, Cam Newton's triumphant return to the Carolina Panthers, why Mac Jones has the Rookie of the Year wrapped up as he continues to win games for the New England Patriots, why Tom Brady has been struggling away from home this season, and why the Tennessee Titans remain the most consistent team in the NFL.
Longtime Cleveland Browns OT Joe Thomas joins Trey to talk about his career as a Wisconsin Badger, why he chose to go fishing on the day of the NFL Draft, what it was like to lose year after year in Cleveland, his ironman streak of over 10,000 consecutive snaps, how Peyton Manning tried to recruit Thomas to play for the Denver Broncos, and what it's like to stay connected to the Browns after his playing career.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey to discuss Week 9, including a controversial call on Monday Night Football between the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers, how this week was weird for the Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys as they suffered surprising losses, how the Tennessee Titans beat the LA Rams handily without Derrick Henry, why the Arizona Cardinals are the most exciting team in the NFL, just how dysfunctional the Las Vegas Raiders have been in recent weeks and years, and why Lamar Jackson continues to surge ahead in the MVP discussion after the Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings.
Former defensive lineman Spice Adams joins Trey to talk about his start in football in Detroit, how he blossomed at Penn State into a pro prospect, why he acclimated to Chicago as a member of the Bears, his disappointment in losing in the NFC Championship Game in 2010 to the rival Green Bay Packers.
Spice also explains how his career as an actor/comedian has flourished since the end of his playing career.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey on this week's edition of the Chop Shop to discuss the impact of Derrick Henry's foot surgery on the Tennessee Titans, how Von Miller's trade to the Los Angeles Rams can bolster an already imposing defense, the impact of backup QBs like Cooper Rush, Trevor Siemian and Mike White. The guys also break down how well Aaron Rodgers is playing for the Green Bay Packers, what the ceiling is for the Dallas Cowboys and what Patrick Mahomes needs to do to right the ship for the Kansas City Chiefs.
USC Legend and long-time Cincinnati Bengal Carson Palmer joins Trey to talk about when he first realized he had a shot to play in the NFL , what it was like when Pete Carrol took over during Carson’s time at USC, what the most recent golden age of USC football was like, and what Carson hopes for in the next USC head coach. Carson then goes into detail on what it was like to be drafted number one overall to the Cincinnati Bengals, what it was like to sit behind Jon Kitna for the first year of his career, how it felt facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in his first playoff game, how things quickly turned when he tore his ACL in that same game, how his career turned around when he got traded to the Arizona Cardinals, and when he knew it was time to hang it up.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey on this episode of the Chop Shop to break down the Cincinnati Bengals sudden emergence as a playoff contender after beating the Baltimore Ravens, the Tennessee Titans blowout of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, how Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are on a "quiet" 6-game win streak. They also talk about Tom Brady's 600th TD pass and his appearance with Peyton Manning and Eli Manning on ESPN 2. Finally, they talk about the Detroit Lions ineptitude and how impressive Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp have been for the Los Angeles Rams.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis joins Trey to talk about his late start to the game as a high schooler in Detroit, how his college decision came down to the University of Michigan and Notre Dame, how he became a star with the Fighting Irish and a 1st-round pick of the St. Louis Rams and his fallout with the Rams that led to him being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jerome goes in depth about how he fit with the city of Pittsburgh, the promise that Ben Roethlisberger made to him about getting back to the Super Bowl, how his teammates convinced him to return for a final season, and winning the Super Bowl in his final game at Ford Field in Detroit.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey on this episode of the Chop Shop. They break down how the Buffalo Bills can learn from a tough loss to Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans, what Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals are doing so well on their 6-0 start, how the Dallas Cowboys continue to win in various ways, why Trey thinks Lamar Jackson should be the MVP at this stage, what Mark learned from broadcasting the Los Angeles Rams blowout win over the New York Giants, and how Aaron Rodgers stuck it to fans in Soldier Field as his Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears.
Tim Hasselbeck joins Trey on this week’s Chop Shop to discuss Lamar Jackson’s impressive comeback on Monday Night Football for the Baltimore Ravens over the Indianapolis Colts, Josh Allen's stellar game for the Buffalo Bills against the Kansas City Chiefs, how Jon Gruden's exit from the Las Vegas Raiders leaves more questions, how Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals showed resolve in notching their 5th win of the season, how Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are setting records and winning games and how the kickers struggled mightily in Week 5.
Mark Schlereth joins Trey on this week's Chop Shop to dissect Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers' domination of the Las Vegas Raiders, why Kyler Murray's incredible start may make him the most exciting player in the NFL, Andy Reid's consistent excellence as one of the leagues best head coaches, and how Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill got back on track vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.
Trey and Mark also go toe-to-toe (sort of) to debate the merits of John Harbaugh's decision to extend a rushing yards streak at the end of a win vs. the Denver Broncos, why the Dallas Cowboys are playing their way into a contending team, and why the Buffalo Bills may very well be the best team in the league.
Longtime NFL LB Takeo Spikes joins Trey to talk about his upbringing in Georgia and decision to play for the Auburn Tigers. He goes on to discuss how it felt to lose with the Cincinnati Bengals, why Buffalo is an elite place to play football in the NFL, how he viewed the pairing with Patrick Willis on the San Francisco 49ers, and the perseverance he showed by playing 15 seasons in the NFL and never making the playoffs.
Steve Young joins Trey to discuss his amazing career and life. They reminisce about going to the same high school and then Steve shares his journey from being a running QB in High School, to becoming a record-setting QB at BYU, to his struggles with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, to playing in the USFL for a record contract, to joining the San Francisco 49ers while Joe Montana was still the best in the game, and then to taking over for Montana and setting records. He continues on to recall turbulent times and a near-fight with George Seifert on the sidelines, compares how the game is played today and how he could have player much longer, like Tom Brady and others.
Mark Schlereth and Trey break down Week 3 like only they can, weighing in on the Dallas Cowboys' dominance of the Philadelphia Eagles, Matthew Stafford's excellence in leading the LA Rams to a 3-0 record, and Stink explains why the "obituary" on Aaron Rodgers was far too premature as the Green Bay Packers improve to 2-1. The guys also dissect what the Kansas City Chiefs have done wrong to get out to a 1-2 start, why Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders have started 3-0 and why Justin Tucker's NFL-record 66-yard FG is proof that he's the greatest kicker ever.
Longtime PGA Tour Pro and announcer Paul Azinger joins Trey in advance of the Ryder Cup. Azinger shares why the Cup is so meaningful to him, what it was like to compete in the 1991 "War on the Shore", how the teams stack up this year against one another, how Bryson DeChambeau and Dustin Johnson will co-exist for Team USA. He goes on to share stories from his time as U.S. Captain in 2008 and how he motivated Anthony Kim and Phil Mickelson.
Trey and Mark Schlereth dissect Week 2 like only they can, weighing in on the epic Sunday Night Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens, how John Harbaugh's faith in Lamar Jackson that went viral is more than meets the eye, How Derek Carr's first 2 games have him square in the MVP race, how the Seattle Seahawks' approach with Russell Wilson was off, and why Derrick Henry proved he's among the most dominant players in the NFL.
The guys also weigh in on how Tony Pollard's big game against the Los Angeles Chargers may be a problem for the Dallas Cowboys and their future with Ezekiel Elliott, how Matt Rhule is building a winning culture with the Carolina Panthers, and how the rookie QBs are faring to this point, including Mac Jones' strong start for the New England Patriots, Zach Wilson's struggles in Week 2 with the New York Jets, and if Justin Fields is ready to make an impact for the Chicago Bears.
Former New York Giants star DE Justin Tuck joins Trey to discuss what he learned while playing at Notre Dame, what it was like to be part of the Giants' NASCAR package, and his play in Super Bowl 42 against Tom Brady & the New England Patriots, including who he thinks should have won Super Bowl MVP.
He goes on to discuss the Giants' journey back to the Super Bowl in 2011, what makes Eli Manning such a great teammate, and his success after football working at Goldman Sachs.
Trey and Mark Schlereth dissect Week 1 of the NFL season, including Patrick Mahomes continuing his wizardry in a Kansas City Chiefs win, the Arizona Cardinals impressive performance led by Kyler Murray and Chandler Jones, why the San Francisco 49ers have such a strong running game, how happy Sean McVay is to have Matthew Stafford leaving the LA Rams, why the NFC West looks like the best division in the league, how Jameis Winston and Aaron Rodgers authored uncharacteristic performances in a rout by the New Orleans Saints over the Green Bay Packers, and why the Dallas Cowboys will continue to regret the huge contract Ezekiel Elliott signed.
CBS Sports Analyst and longtime NFL Executive Amy Trask joins Trey and Stink to break down the postseason awards for Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Conference championships, and predictions for Super Bowl LVI.
Legendary ESPN anchor Bob Ley joins Trey to dissect the events of 9/11 and how covering the seismic event on SportsCenter has stayed with them 20 years later.
They detail the editorial decisions behind the scenes of whether or not to do a show, the inner conflict that the anchors and production staff had about broadcasting on that day, how the NFL and SEC handled the decision to play or not to play, and how their broadcast is memorialized at the 9/11 exhibit in New York.
Matthew Berry joins Trey to discuss his 3 rules for having a successful fantasy team, which players are poised for breakout seasons including Jalen Hurts & Antonio Gibson, the INSANE number of leagues he is in, why everyone at ESPN in the War Room League is determined to beat him, and the classic story of when Eddie Royal's 3-TD game won Trey an unlikely win.
In this special AFC Preview edition of Chop Shop, Trey and Mark Schlereth break down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs and their quest to go to a 3rd straight Super Bowl, what New York Jets fans can expect from rookie QB Zach Wilson, how Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills will follow up last year's breakout season, why it's so hard to gameplan for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, Jon Gruden's struggles with the Las Vegas Raiders, the expectations on No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the pressure on Urban Meyer to succeed in the NFL.
Broncos legendary running back Terrell Davis joins Trey to talk about youth football and being called 'Boss Hog' in youth football, playing in college at Georgia and being All-SEC, the incredible preseason game in Tokyo, Japan, known as the Japan Bowl, where Davis made an enormous hit that got him noticed, playing with migraines in the Super Bowl, and the drama in the final 2 games chasing a 2000-yard rushing season.
On this NFC Preview edition of Chop Shop, Trey and Mark Schlereth are joined by Dallas Cowboys legend Darren Woodson to talk about the biggest storylines in the conference. The guys chop it up about Ezekiel Elliott's, Christian McCaffrey's, and Saquon Barkley prospects for bounceback years, they tell stories about new LA Rams QB Matthew Stafford, and discuss how Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can repeat.
Drew Bledsoe joins Trey this week to discuss being No. 1 overall to the New England Patriots in the 1993 NFL Draft, playing for both Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells, losing his starting job in New England to Tom Brady, why he has so much respect for Brady and his latest Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, losing his starting job in Dallas to Tony Romo, how much he enjoyed playing with the Buffalo Bills, his Doubleback Wine business, and why it was the perfect post football career.
Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards joins Trey on this episode to discuss his crazy early morning productivity, his upbringing with an African-American father and German mother, his legendary play with the Philadelphia Eagles -- The Miracle at the Meadowlands, and the start of his NFL coaching career with Marty Schottenheimer and the Kansas City Chiefs. They also discuss his famous "You Play to Win the Game" press conference as the head coach of the New York Jets, his transition to an NFL Analyst role with ESPN on NFL Live, and why he decided to return to coaching with the Sun Devils.
Former longtime NFL QB Trent Dilfer joins Trey to discuss being the No. 6 overall draft pick in the 1994 draft, his love of golf -- with a plus-3 handicap -- and how it impacted his football career, moments from his days with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that shaped his work habits and leadership, and his journey with the Baltimore Ravens from backup to Super Bowl champion.
They go on to discuss his personal challenges with losing his son Trevin and how Matthew Hasselbeck and his Seahawks teammates lended their support, remembrances from his time working as an analyst at ESPN, what he's doing now as a coach at Lipsomb Academy in Nashville and his work with Elite 11, and his new podcast, Beyond the X’s and O's.
Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule joins Trey to discuss the challenges he faced in his first season in the NFL, how his team is dealing with the challenges of Covid and vaccinations, why he is a fan of Sam Darnold, how he drives his team for greatness through lessoned learned from Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, and what the Panthers have to do this season to contend for the playoffs. They also discuss the differences in being a head coach in college and the NFL, his success of multiple double-digit-win seasons at Temple University, and his experience and best memories as the head coach at Baylor University .
Former Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. joins Trey to talk about how his underwhelming combine evaluation motivated him, how the Panthers' struggles his rookie year that led to him eating cereal in team meetings, his goals to own the Panthers' receiving record books, how his mother helped to motivate him with tough love, and his epic fight with Jermaine Wiggins after a game.
Trey's dad Hal joins the show to talk about his amazing life as a journalist and magazine executive. Hal details how he risked everything to go to New York in pursuit of a job in media, his unlikely start as a reporter for "Life" magazine, his procurement of the Zapruder Film of John F. Kennedy's assassination, a harrowing experience covering the murder of three Civil Rights workers in Philadelphia, Mississippi where Hal was threatened, living in Hong Kong and covering the Vietnam War, the origins of how he was a founder of People Magazine, a choice encounter with Charles Lindbergh, going to Dallas Cowboys Super Bowls with Trey.
Noted sportswriter L. Jon Wertheim from Sports Illustrated and 60 Minutes joins Trey to talk about his new book "Glory Days: The Summer of 1984 and the 90 Days That Changed Sports and Culture Forever. They delve in deep on the state of Men's tennis and where Novak Djokovic can surpass Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as the greatest ever, if Serena Williams can set the record for most majors, Charles Barkley's impact despite being cut from the Olympic team, and how Knight treated Michael Jordan differently and how MJ set the tone for his amazing earning potential.
Longtime SportsCenter anchor Kenny Mayne joins Trey to dissect his exit from ESPN, his last show at the network and some favorite behind-the-scenes hijinx, and Kenny's plans for what's next in his career.
They also delve into why Aaron Rodgers calls him 'Ken', the development and production of Wider World of Sports , his football career as a quarterback at UNLV, and his creation of RunFreely.org, which helps recovering veterans gain access to life-changing devices.
Former NFL Defensive Player of the James Harrison joins Trey to discuss his early struggles with the Pittsburgh Steelers, walking on at Kent State, his approach after not being selected in the NFL Draft and his struggles to make an NFL team and paying his dues in Europe. He also discusses how a big paycheck motivated him to excel on the field, the impact from his intense (aka insane) workout regiments, and his famous epic pick-6 in Super Bowl XLIII vs. the Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals.
Former NFL Quarterback Alex Smith joins Trey to talk about his early struggles with the 49ers, coming out of nowhere at the University of Utah to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft, how his close friend's suicide made him deal with mental health issues, and how things changed in SF with Colin Kaepernick's emergence. He then delves into what he learned from Andy Reid's coaching with the Kansas City Chiefs, his early impressions of Patrick Mahomes as a rookie, his gruesome broken leg injury in 2018), the intense challenges in the hospital to save his leg and his life, when he considered the return to the NFL, and his first game back in 2020 against Aaron Donald and the Rams.
Former New York Jets Center Nick Mangold joins Trey to discuss how he became a star in NYC after replacing Pro Football Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae, why he was on the golf course at the start of the 2006 NFL Draft, where he was taken 29th overall, how Spygate impacted the Jets, what it was like to play for Rex Ryan, his memories of the "Butt Fumble", his impressions of Sam Darnold's stint in New York, how he and Ryan Fitzpatrick became fast friends with a bromance, how they incorporated Star Wars into play calls at the line, how he and his teammates had fun and cased a stir at a New York Rangers game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, his love of "spa day" and bathrobes in the locker room, and his new BBQ sauce company.
PGA TOUR pro Harris English joins Trey and breaks down winning the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua (02:00), his strategies to avoid frustration and work on his golf game, Bryson DeChambeau's scientific approach to the game, Tiger Woods impact on the current tour players, what The Masters means to him as a Georgia native, and his hole-in-one on the 12th hole at Augusta National Golf Club.
Former NFL star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens joins Trey to discuss his unexpected success in football at UT Chattanooga, playing alongside Jerry Rice with the San Francisco 49ers, breaking Rice's record for catches in a game during Jerry's last game in San Fran, and his driveway workout for the press while playing with the Philadelphia Eagles. T.O. also goes in-depth on his controversial decision to not hold his HOF induction ceremony in Canton, OH. He also details his entrance into new businesses -- including NFTs and wine.
Former #2 overall NFL Draft pick Ryan Leaf -- the only first-round pick from Montana! -- joins Trey for a wide-ranging conversation that feels prescient the week after the 2021 Draft. First they discuss the buildup to being 2nd pick in the 1998 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers, what it was like to be in a Heisman Trophy finalist class with Charles Woodson, Peyton Manning and Randy Moss, his ups and downs as a rookie QB, and how the Manning-Leaf debate played out before the draft. And speaking of Manning, how did a scheduling snafu at the NFL Combine potentially change the course of NFL history? Then he gives his take on his struggles as an NFL quarterback on the field along with his battles off the field, including his infamous locker room tirade with a reporter, the end of his career and subsequent trials with mental health, including his battle with addiction. Ryan opens up about his time in prison, what he and Peyton Manning talk about today and how he's flourishing in his broadcasting career and, most importantly, giving back.
Los Angeles Chargers GM Tom Telesco joins Trey to break down his preparations for the NFL Draft, the stock he puts into 40-yard dash times, how he views Pro Days in this new era of scouting, how he knew Justin Herbert was the guy, and his opinion of Herbert's viral haircut. Former NFL OL and current podcast host Ross Tucker also joins Trey to share his experiences being an undrafted free agent out of Princeton and why he enjoys watching the Draft so much.
Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick joins Trey to talk about his famous beard, his NFL aspirations while playing at Harvard University, how he knew he belonged in the NFL, how he handled being benched in favor of Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins last season, his relationship with former New York Jets center Nick Mangold, what he expects in his first season with the Washington Football Team, the origins of 'Fitzmagic', how he wants to impact his 7 children, and how long he intends to play.
Former University of Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones joins Trey to discuss sitting behind Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts (03:25), what Nick Saban told him that helped him thrive last season (04:38), chirping with Saban while the scout team QB (07:14), his outlook entering a National Championship season (10:00), how his dad helped him set specific and bold goals (12:25), what he thinks of the moniker 'more athletic Tom Brady' (14:48), how being a 4.0 student with 2 degrees will impact his NFL stock (16:55). He also dissects why Alabama is such a feeder of star NFL players (24:15) and why his lack of starts in college shouldn't concern any team considering drafting Jones. Plus, Trey and Mac speak Chinese, and Trey sings!
Longtime PGA pro Jim Furyk joins Trey on this episode. They talk about the 2 rounds he shot in the 50s, how Trey might be a good partner (or might not), the preparation for the Masters and how the course has changed over the years, how seeing Jack Nicklaus cemented his love for golf's biggest tournament, his win at the 2003 U.S. Open, how he drank beer from the famous trophy, some of his biggest career disappointments and near-misses, and of course his enduring love for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
As we begin Season 3 of Half-Forgotten History, Trey is joined by 2008 Masters Champion and CBS Sports Analyst Trevor Immelman. Immelman weighs in on the changes to Augusta National and how the quick turnaround from 2020 event held in November. Trevor goes in-depth on his experience winning the Green Jacket in 2008, how amazing Tiger Woods' run at The Masters was while Immelman was rising in the game, the influence of Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player on his love of golf, why Rory McIlroy winning the career Grand Slam would be good for the game, how Bryson DeChambeau's physical transformation and quirkiness factors into his chances. Also, Trey and Trevor test their impressive memories on the winners in the last 3 decades at golf's biggest event.
It's the Season Finale of Half-Forgotten History. (Don't worry, Season 3 is coming next Thursday.) You've noticed a theme: Super Bowls. First, we revisit Kurt Warner, who explains how his personal bests in multiple Super Bowls factors into his legacy. Then, he talks about the loss to New England in a Super Bowl that launched one of the great dynasties in Super Bowl history -- and it wasn't Warner's Rams, aka the Greatest Show on Turf. And then we'll hear from many of our guests from the beginning of our show about the exact moment they realized they had FINALLY done it: they had won a Super Bowl. That means in one episode you'll hear from Emmitt Smith, Eli and Archie Manning, Ed Reed, Chris Long, Tedy Bruschi, Damien Woody, Lane Johnson, Zach Ertz, Jeff Saturday, Willie Colon, Victor Cruz, and Ryan Clark.
Eagles OL and SB Champ Lane Johnson joins the show from his "creepy horse barn" (his words). He gives an update on his recovery from injury, gives some insight on Carson Wentz and Jalen Hurts, and recaps a frustrating season in Philly. Lane's journey from HS QB to junior college to Oklahoma DL to NFL OL is not a conventional one. Now he is adjusting to an unconventional offseason -- new coach, pandemic, recovery from injury. He gives some insight into how the Eagles are looking next year. Then, Lane talks about the magical Super Bowl run with the Eagles, from Carson Wentz going down, to his invention of the dog masks with Chris Long, to the unforgettable upset of Tom Brady's Patriots. We close with Lane talking about the possibility of a future career in professional wrestling, including a callout of an all-time legend.
Former Steelers and Jets OL -- and current Barstool Sports analyst -- Willie Colon joins Trey for this week's episode of Half-Forgotten History. Willie is one of the few NFL players to start out in New York City, and speaking of New York, Trey shares a few epic stories about Willie's idol, Lawrence Taylor. Then, Willie and Trey talk about the next stage of Ben Roethlisberger's career, and how he seems to be enjoying life with the new, less dramatic Steelers. Plus, some memories about what it's like to win a Super Bowl in Pittsburgh, and why losing a Super Bowl is the absolute worst. Plus, Willie talks about why he thinks Mike Tomlin is vastly underrated, mainly because he is "in the business of winning," no matter what personalities have come and gone in the locker room, and explains what it's like to hear a pre-game speech from the man himself. Speaking of personalities, he talks about the change in Antonio Brown in recent years.
Damien Woody went from Beaverdam, VA to Boston College to Super Bowl Champion protecting Tom Brady. How? It seems like it was inevitable now, but the Patriots did seemingly come out of nowhere. Damien tells Trey about his first impressions of Tom Brady as a rookie, explains the differences between Pete Carroll and Bill Belichick, and also shares what it was like to be in the locker room with Drew Bledsoe after an excruciating injury as Tom Brady took over as the Patriots quarterback. And, sorry Raiders fans (it's at 14:00 if you want to skip this part), Damien talks about the Tuck Rule game and punching a ticket to the Super Bowl in a snowstorm -- and how he thought the game was over as the refs were debating one of the most famous calls in history. Then, Damien talks about beating the Rams Greatest Show on Turf in one of the most surprising upsets in the history of the Super Bowl. It was no accident: The Rams were enjoying Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and Bill Belichick had his team focused -- and he had the key to stopping the offense. Plus, Damien and Trey remember how powerful the Patriots full team introduction was.
Ryan Clark came a long way from undrafted free agent to Super Bowl Champ to ESPN analyst. After LSU, he went to the Giants, then Washington, where Ryan played alongside the legendary Sean Taylor. He talks about Taylor's fearlessness at training camp and his incredible trash-talk, plus his private persona and the unwarranted media storm that came after his death. Then, Ryan talks about overcoming sickle cell, and shares an absolutely terrifying story about a spleen injury in Denver. (It gets a bit intense around the 15:00 mark.) Next, Trey and Ryan reminisce about the start of Ryan's media career, which all started with a tweet. As if playing with Sean Taylor weren't enough, Ryan left Washington to play with Troy Polamalu in Pittsburgh, where he got to see #43's uncanny anticipation up close. Plus, he got to add his stamp to the greatest rivalry in the NFL this century: Ravens-Steelers, including what he describes as the biggest play of his career.
Trey is joined by two-time Super Bowl Champ Chris Long, who left the St. Louis Rams to win with the Patriots and Eagles in consecutive years. Chris talks about where he was when he found out he'd been selected by the Rams -- not the usual place -- and what it was like to toil in St. Louis alongside some favorite teammates like James Laurinaitis, Steven Jackson and Sam Bradford. Then, Chris talks about why he chose to break the news of where he planned to sign as a free agent with Trey instead of Schefter or even PMT. Finally, Chris talks about the incredible run the Eagles went on without Carson Wentz to win the Super Bowl against his former team, the Patriots.
Pro Football Hall of Famer (and College Football Hall of Famer... and, as he reminds us, High School Hall of Famer) Ed Reed joins Trey for another Super Bowl-themed episode of Half-Forgotten History. First, they reminisce about the U, including Ed Reed's notorious halftime speeches, and his amazing touchdown against Boston College. Then, Ed talks about playing alongside other huge personalities in Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs and his favorite interceptions (and touchdowns). Plus, he breaks down his interception of Peyton Manning that Bill Belichick once called "the best play" he ever saw a free safety ever make. Then, Ed takes us through the Ravens' magical Super Bowl run in the '12-'13 season, including the wild upset over Peyton Manning's Denver Broncos and one of the most memorable title games in history.
There's no one better to join Trey the week before the Super Bowl than Tedy Bruschi, who certainly can relate to the Chiefs' goal of repeating -- and who has some experience with the quarterback leading the other team. Tedy and Trey talk about getting drafted as a linebacker despite playing DE in college, early impressions of Brady and Belichick, Super Bowl memories, and what it's like watching locker room favorites like Lawyer Milloy get sent packing, seemingly out of nowhere.
Philadelphia Eagles Tight End Zach Ertz joins Trey to chop it up about the team's struggles (01:10), what he thinks of Doug Pederson (05:38), his impressions of Carson Wentz (8:04), why Stanford Cardinal TEs have had so much success (14:42), winning Super Bowl LII over the New England Patriots and the famous "Philly Special" play (28:15). Zach also shares what it's like to be married to a soccer star, Team USA's Julie Ertz (33:50). And thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, you can use promo code WINGO to enter the free FIFTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLAR Super Bowl prediction challenge. Everyone gets an instant prize up to TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS just for playing. ***Must be 21 or older, NJ, IN, or PA only. Restrictions Apply. See DraftKings.com/sportsbook for details. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or in Indiana 1-800-9-WITH-IT.
We're back for Season 2! Eli Manning and Archie Manning join Trey to share great stories about the first family of football in America, including:
Eli playing at Ole Miss and the pressure that it came with
Peyton's comeback win against the New England Patriots en route to his first Super Bowl win (in SB XLI)
Eli's legendary moments against the Pats in SB XLII
Some great untold stories about David Tyree
They also weigh in on Eli winning Super Bowl XLVII in Indianapolis and what it meant for the Mannings afterwards. Eli also shares his take on Sloppy Joes and how he's adjusting to life after football.
In this special bonus episode of Half-Forgotten History, Trey catches up with friend and stand-up comedian Sam Morril. The pandemic has not been kind to the stand-up comedy business, so Sam talks about going from the Comedy Cellar to taking gigs on rooftops, and his self-produced special that has garnered over a million views. Trey and Sam talk about building a late-night set, the comics with the best material, and Sam's beloved Knicks. Check out Sam's special here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xo3Fq7GGWk
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Rich Eisen from the NFL Network joins Trey on this episode. Eisen talks about his ESPN days (2:22) including reflections about his partner Stuart Scott (4:00), Chris Berman “Boomer’s” advice to Eisen & Trey (13:55), the 2020 NFL Draft (20:20), Michael Irvin’s unforgettable speech at a family event (24:58), The Honey Baddger Tyrann Mathieu (28:22), 2020 NFL Games & the effects of Covid (32:02) & NFL Playoff Predictions (36:21).
Super Bowl Champion Jeff Saturday joins Trey to discuss playing with two of the greatest quarterbacks to ever live, Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers, among many surprising and hilarious stories. He tells the amazing story of how he even made it to the NFL as an undrafted free agent, remembers an iconic sideline squabble with Manning, and recalls some amazing Super Bowl memories (XLI vs Chicago) and some... not amazing memories (XLIV vs New Orleans).
Trey is joined by Aqib Talib, former 1st round draft pick for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Super Bowl champ with the Denver Broncos. They talk about how Talib made the surprising (and seemingly completely natural) transition to the Fox broadcast booth this season. They also talk about Talib's takes on the differences between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, and the magical run the No Fly Zone Broncos had to win Super Bowl 50. They recall Manning coming off the bench in relief of Brock Osweiler, and how Brady was stymied in the AFC Championship in Denver by Talib and his teammates. Plus, Trey can't help but ask about the all-time beef with Michael Crabtree.
Trey is joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer and legendary quarterback for the Buffalo Bills Jim Kelly. Jim led the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls from '90-'93, one of the most underappreciated accomplishments in the history of the NFL. The guys dig into why Jim committed to Miami instead of Penn State, the highs and lows of making four straight Bills Super Bowls (13:40) and why he absolutely NEEDED to puke before games (4:49).
Trey is joined by Falcons and Eagles legend Michael Vick to discuss the one coach he didn’t want to get drafted by, the most impressive play of his career, dining out with a billionaire owner, and the impact he had on the quarterback position -- and Madden -- neither of which has never been the same since. Also, Michael Vick weighs in on who he'd rather start in an NFL game: him or Lamar Jackson? Plus, Vick reflects on his experience in prison, his comeback to the NFL, and his gratitude to Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb.
Trey is joined by Mark “Stink” Schlereth, former NFL guard who won Super Bowls with the Washington Football Team and Denver Broncos. Stink was on several teams that threatened to go undefeated, and he tells the story of one special teams player who jinxed his Super Bowl-winning Denver team in the 1990s. He also recounts the single worst play-by-play performance in history, which led to Trey missing a dream interview at the Super Bowl.
Emmitt Smith joins Trey Wingo for a second episode -- 2 episodes for 22! -- to reflect on eclipsing Walter Payton as the NFL's all-time leading rusher on October 27, 2002 against the Seattle Seahawks, and putting the Cowboys on his back for a Super Bowl Win. Plus, why things fell apart with Coach Barry Switzer after the Jimmy Johnson era. Emmitt shares how setting boldly aspirational goals as a rookie put him on the path to becoming one of the greatest running backs ever.
Trey is joined by the NFL's all-time leading rusher, Emmitt Smith. In the first of two episodes with the 3-time SB Champ, they talk 90’s Super Bowls (6:56), hanging with Michael Jordan & Magic Johnson (16:11), & the Cowboys comeback in Super Bowl XXVIII against Buffalo (16:34). Need more Trey Wingo in your life? Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingoz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trey.wingo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyWingoESPN/
Trey Wingo and Giants legend Victor Cruz catch up on Cruz's unlikely and remarkable NFL career -- which could not have happened in 2020, a year with no NFL preseason. Victor also shares a few inside and never-heard-before stories from Boatgate with Odell Beckham, Jr., how the Giants seem cursed ever since that photo was posted, the making of a Super Bowl touchdown catch from Eli Manning, and the infamous Rex Ryan quote about Cruz's breakout performance in the preseason. Need more Trey Wingo in your life? Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingoz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trey.wingo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyWingoESPN/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trey-wingo-presents-half-forgotten-history/id1541769856 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29OWhKNR6jiN0hU5LtnHUw
On this edition of Half-Forgotten History, Trey Wingo is joined by former Dallas Cowboys star Darren Woodson. Woodson shares great stories about the Dallas Dynasty of the 1990s with teammates Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith, Nate Newton, Alvin Harper and others. He also reflects on playing against Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers, Jerry Rice, and how he got an earful from his defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer (now coach of the Minnesota Vikings). And the guys have a laugh about an infamous reference to Purple Drank on-air.
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For the first episode of Half-Forgotten History, Trey Wingo is joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner. Warner was once working at a grocery store and thought his NFL time would never come. He played with the Iowa Barnstormers in the Arena Football League before going to the World League of American Football. Finally, Warner became the starter with the St. Louis Rams and won 2 NFL MVPs and Super Bowl 34. In the twilight of his career, he took the Arizona Cardinals to their first appearance in the big game in franchise history. In this episode, Wingo and Warner talk about The Iowa Barnstormers (4:28) & their uniforms (8:07), The Greatest Show on Turf (11:52), Super Bowl 34 (19:38), and leading the Cardinals to their first Super Bowl appearance (24:14).