Champions Collective: Recent Episodes
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Kevin Knowles II joins Bryant McFadden to discuss Florida State's winning streak and what it will take to secure a victory against in-state rival Florida on Friday. Knowles comments on the Noles DBs being some of the best in the country, preparing for Anthony Richardson and the impact of the senior class.
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Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite joins Bryant McFadden to break down his return from injury, the Terps keeping it close vs. Ohio State and the keys to victory vs. Rutgers this week. Ruben also shares what this senior class meant to him!
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FSU DT Fabien Lovett joins Bryant McFadden for the second time this season to share what it was like battling through injury, beating Miami, the Seminoles d-line strength and accepting an invite to the Senior Bowl.
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Florida State freshman DB Sam McCall joins former Noles DB Bryant McFadden to discuss his path to Tallahassee, key learnings from his first year in college and what to expect this weekend when FSU and Miami square off. Sam tells BMac about growing up in Lakeland, his relationship with Travis Hunter and what makes the DB room special. He shares his mentality waiting his turn to see more playing time and how the team has bounced back after three straight losses. Next, McCall dives deep into Miami week and the excitement around the game. Finally, the 2-Minute Drill
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Florida State freshman RB Rodney Hill joins former Seminole Bryant McFadden to discuss his path to FSU as well as his first season with the team. The Georgia native describes how he ended up in Tallahassee, the tight-knit nature of the 2022 recruiting class and the first touchdown of his college career. He then details the Noles RB room and his expectations for this weekend's matchup vs. Clemson with a potentially expanded role. Finally, the 2-Minute Drill!
(1:00) Picking FSU
(2:30) First career TD
(3:30) RB room
(6:45) Mentality of Noles after 2 defeats
(7:45) Clemson lookahead
(10:00) 2-Minute Drill
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Maryland sophomore safety Dante Trader Jr. joins Bryant McFadden to discuss his football journey and the Terps 2022 season. First, Trader comments on coming out of Delaware and a food staple that he hasn't been able to pass along to his teammates. He then details his brotherhood with Beau Brade, the talented UM WR group and feelings from the team after the Michigan loss. Dante explains the feeling of getting a pick six called back and what to expect from the matchup vs. Purdue this weekend. We also hear about Maryland's unity, getting a shoutout from DJ Khaled and Trader Jr.'s intentions to play lacrosse this spring for the university. Finally, the 2-Minute Drill!
(1:30) Delaware product
(3:30) UM's safety room
(6:00) Michigan game
(7:30) 1st start vs. 1st INT
(10:15) Purdue preview
(11:15) Difference from last year
(14:00) Lacrosse future
(15:00) 2-Minute Drill
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Maryland RB Roman Hemby joins Bryant McFadden to discuss all things Terrapins! First, the guys discuss how he ended up at UM and what he feels like he has to prove as a former 3-star recruit. Hemby details the benefits of a redshirt season and which pro RB he compares himself to. Roman then focuses on Maryland's 2022 season including a breakout performance vs. Buffalo in Week 1, a come-from-behind victory over SMU in Week 3 and a daunting matchup vs. Michigan this Saturday. Finally, the 2-Minute Drill!
(1:30)Choosing UM
(5:00) Buffalo game
(6:45) SMU game
(9:50) Michigan preview
(14:20) 2-Minute Drill
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Maryland senior punter Anthony Pecorella joins Bryant McFadden to discuss football and much more. First, Pec details how he ended up at Maryland and what it felt like to win the Pinstripe Bowl in his home state last year. He then shares some punting insights before explaining his emotions when he was awarded a scholarship this preseason. Anthony is a big proponent of mental health and shares his journey to promote mental wellness. Finally, our 2-Minute Drill!
(1:30) Picking Maryland
(5:30) The perfect punt
(8:00) Getting a scholarship
(12:00) Coaching future
(14:15) Mental health
(20:30) 2-Minute Drill
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Maryland defensive back Beau Brade joins former defensive back Bryant McFadden to discuss the Terps and his football path. First, Beau details how he ended up at UM despite his dad playing football at Va Tech. He shares his fandom for the Ravens and why Ray Lewis is his favorite player of all-time. Brade discusses starting the season 2-0, keys to victory vs. SMU this weekend and what makes Maryland's safeties a special group. Finally, the 2-Minute Drill.
(1:00) Football background
(1:30) Direction of UM program
(2:00) Ravens fan
(6:00) UM's 2-0 start
(6:40) Keys vs. SMU
(7:10) Dante Trader discussion
(8:10) 2-Minute Drill
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Florida State RB Treshaun Ward joins former FSU DB Bryant McFadden to discuss his path to the Seminoles and what is currently happening with the program. First, the redshirt sophomore discusses what led to him joining FSU as a walk-on and how he almost quit before getting a scholarship. Treshaun highlights the Week 0 matchup vs. Duquesne in which the Noles set a program record for 100-yard rushers in the same game and the chemistry that the RB room shares. Ward pinpoints his favorite moments from the victory over LSU and the top keys for beating Louisville on Friday. Finally, he runs through the 2-Minute Drill!
(1:45) Football background
(3:20) Picking FSU
(4:30) Experience as a walk on
(6:45) Getting put on scholarship
(8:15) Doak Walker watch list placement
(9:15) Record-setting RB performance vs Duquesne in Week 0
(10:45) RB room
(13:00) Nickname for RB room?
(14:20) Favorite part of LSU game
(15:45) Playing Sunday and Friday
(16:45) Keys to beating Louisville
(18:30) 2-Minute Drill
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Florida State is coming off a thrilling victory and key defensive performance, so it's only right to welcome Seminoles redshirt junior DT Fabien Lovett to Champions Collective. Fabien discusses the keys to beating LSU, his emotions during the final few minutes, a breakout game from Jared Verse and more. He even makes the claim that the Noles have the best d-line in the nation! Next, we dive more into Lovett's background including why he chose FSU when transferring, his relationship with Odell Haggins and what it means to be a team captain. Finally, we run the 2-Minute Drill!
(1:00) FSU's win over LSU
(10:00) What led to joining Seminoles
(11:30) Odell Haggins
(16:45) Being a team captain
(21:45) 2-Minute Drill
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Florida State sophomore CB Kevin Knowles joins Bryant McFadden to discuss his football journey as well as the Seminoles Week 0 victory vs. Duquesne and the upcoming big matchup vs. LSU. The guys discuss the impact of South Florida, what sold Kevin on FSU, and why he switched numbers this season. Knowles also recaps the Week 0 near shutout and what the team must do to come out of Louisiana with a win in Week 1. Finally, the 2-Minute Drill!
(1:15) Upbringing, picking FSU
(3:00) Offseason focus
(11:00) Duquesne game reaction
(14:30) LSU preview
(18:30) 2-Minute Drill
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Junior Maryland LB Ruben Hyppolite II joins Bryant McFadden to discuss the Terps and his football journey. First, the guys share a bond over their high school alma mater. Ruben then details why he picked Maryland over Florida schools, his offseason focal points and a few Maryland must watch players for 2022. He also highlights some fun facts about Coach Locksley and what to expect in the Terrapins Week 1 matchup vs. Buffalo. Hyppolite focuses on what it means to him to leave a legacy at the school before answering rapid-fire questions in our 2-Minute Drill.
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Jammie Robinson is the first student-athlete partnered with Champions Collective to join the show! The current Florida State DB joins former Florida State DB Bryant McFadden to discuss his football journey and this year's Seminoles. Jammie details the camp vibes, why FSU fans should be excited for the season and how he's dealing with the individual preseason hype. Robinson explains why the Noles can't overlook Duquesne, comments on his relationship with Coach Norvell and what his goals are for his last collegiate season. The guys finish out with a 2-Minute Drill and questions to get to know Jammie Robinson better!
(1:15) FSU camp vibes
(3:15) Preseason watch lists
(8:00) Week 0 vs. Duquesne
(9:45) Players to watch for
(13:00) Background info
(16:45) Coach Norvell focus
(21:15) 2-Minute Drill
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