We chatted this week with Jim Donnan, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who coached Georgia from 1996-2000. If there’s one person who knows a thing or two about winning with the Bulldogs, it’s former head coach Jim Donnan. The 1997 SEC Coach of the Year had four winning seasons in five years […]
Read MoreWhat’s Next With Jen X Podcast: LA Galaxy Team President, Chris Klein
The latest edition of the “What’s next with Jen X. podcast” features a quick chat with LA Galaxy team president, Chris Klein, who spoke at the 2017 Hashtag Sports Conference in late June before he had to hop on a plane. The pod is a little bit of a minisode, but it’s definitely packed with […]
Read MoreWhat’s Next With Jen X. Podcast: Connecticut Sun Forward Chiney Ogwumike
Connecticut Sun forward and ESPN Africa Anchor, Chiney Ogwumike, is featured on the pod this week. The WBNA All-Star spoke at the 2017 Hashtag Sports Conference about how athletes can engage with their fans through different social media platforms. While at Stanford, Ogumike played in three Final Fours and not only was she selected with the No. 1 pick in […]
Read MoreWhat’s Next With Jen X. Podcast: Chargers Left Tackle, Russell Okung
Former Oklahoma State and Chargers left tackle, Russell Okung, joins the pod this week. Okung spoke at the 2017 Hashtag Sports Conference about the athlete-driven accelerator that he’s part of called “OneTeam Collective.” Okung is a huge tech nerd and loves sharing his passion for the industry. As a tech entrepreneur, he discussed his role in […]
Read MoreWhat’s Next With Jen X Podcast: Former Duke Center, Brian Zoubek
Brian Zoubek joins the pod on the latest installment of What’s Next With Jen X. The former Duke center was instrumental in the Blue Devils 2010 National Championship run and is currently a real estate investor in Philadelphia. Zoubek called the post-basketball transition “very tough,” but admitted that being a former collegiate athlete helps him […]
Read MoreWhat’s Next With Jen X Podcast: Former NFL Fullback Tony Richardson
Welcome to episode 2 of the What’s Next With Jen X. podcast, where Jennifer X. Williams catches up with former athletes who have gone on to do some pretty interesting things after their playing days. Tony Richardson, one of the NFL’s best fullbacks ever, joins the show this week. Richardson spent time most notably with […]
Read MoreWhat’s Next With Jen X. Podcast: Former NFL Wide Receiver Anthony Armstrong
What’s Next With Jen X, Episode 1 To our readers: I’m launching something new at The Spun, the “What’s Next With Jen X” podcast! Each week, I’ll be catching up with former pro and collegiate athletes who have gone on to do some pretty interesting things after their playing days. Former NFL wide receiver Anthony […]
Read MoreQ&A With ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth On The Late, Great Stu Scott, The NBA MVP Race, Her New Contract And More
If you’re an avid ESPN watcher, you’ve probably seen more and more of Cassidy Hubbarth lately. This year, Hubbarth has moved outside the studio and into a role as a sideline reporter on ESPN’s NBA broadcasts. The Evanston, Ill. native just signed an extension with the company as well. We spoke with Hubbarth this week […]
Read MoreQ&A: Ohio State’s Tyler Durbin On The NFL, The Clemson Game and That Nasty Email From A Fan
A Q&A with Ohio State’s starting kicker from the 2016 season. Tyler Durbin was one the receiving end of the most-viral email of the 2016 college football season. Ohio State’s kicker, who went from walk-on to starter on one of the country’s best teams, had a great regular season, but a rough outing in the […]
Read MoreQ&A With ESPN’s Antonietta Collins: On Her Biggest Influences At ESPN, Her Favorite Interview, Having A Mom In The Business And More
Antonietta “Toni” Collins is one of the up-and-coming young anchors at ESPN. You might have seen her on SportsCenter and other programs, but how she got to Bristol is a very interesting story. We sat down with Collins recently to discuss a number of topics, including her time growing up in Mexico, how she got her […]
Read MoreQ&A With OddsShark’s Jon Campbell: Everything You Need To Know About Betting On Super Bowl LI
We’re just two days away from Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots. We caught up with OddsShark gambling expert Jon Campbell to get his tips for betting on the game. (This interview has been edited for clarity.) The Spun: New England is currently a three-point favorite. So far in the 2017 […]
Read MoreQ&A With OddsShark’s Jon Campbell: Breaking Down Bowl Season Betting
With bowl season getting into full swing this week, we spoke to OddsShark gambling expert Jon Campbell about betting on the bowls and the College Football Playoff. (Note: this interview was conducted on Thursday, December 22.) The Spun: Washington is currently a 14.5 point underdog to Alabama in the Peach Bowl semifinal game. The Huskies have been […]
Read MoreJack Davis Q&A: Being The Nittany Lion, His Favorite Memory, The Weirdest Thing He’s Seen and More
We recently caught up with the man behind the mask of Penn State’s mascot. The Nittany Lion is one of the most well-known mascots in the country. Penn State’s mascot is seen on the sidelines doing flips, one-handed pushups, and more. But what about the man behind the mask? Well, for the last two years, […]
Read MoreQ&A With ESPN’s Michele Steele: Covering Sports In Chicago, New York Pizza, Bill Belichick and More
We recently caught up with ESPN reporter Michele Steele. Since she has been at ESPN, Michele Steele has been a “have talent, will travel” type of reporter. She’s worked in numerous markets, including Boston for several years, and is now back in her hometown of Chicago. Steele is frequently on the road covering some of […]
Read MoreQ&A With Sam Ponder: Being On The Field For Ohio State-Michigan, Mark Helfrich’s Firing, And Who Can Beat ‘Bama
ESPN’s Sam Ponder is one of the top college football personalities today, and can be seen on top ABC/ESPN college football broadcasts, College GameDay, and College Football Live. We caught up with Sam Ponder earlier this week to talk about the 2016 season, this year of College GameDay, last weekend’s insane Ohio State win over Michigan, and some […]
Read MoreQ&A With Danan Hughes On His Famous Snow Angel, Playing At Arrowhead, Remembering His Roots And More
Former Iowa star Danan Hughes spoke with The Spun on a wide variety of topics. Danan Hughes grew up in Bayonne in Northern New Jersey, but made his mark on the gridiron in America’s Heartland for the Iowa Hawkeyes (1988-1992) and Kansas City Chiefs (1993-98). We spoke with Hughes recently about his background, playing career […]
Read MoreSarina Morales Q&A: On Her Bronx Roots, The Syracuse Media Mafia, Songs About Gronk And More
ESPN’s Sarina Morales spoke with us about growing up in the Bronx, what it means to be a Syracuse alum, and how she ended up singing about the NFL. Sarina Morales is one of the rising stars at ESPN. The Syracuse University graduate is on the team for the early morning SportsCenter from 7-10 a.m. […]
Read MoreTerrance Howard Q&A: On Playing At Notre Dame, His Football Memories, Giving Back To The Community And More
Former Notre Dame tailback Terrance Howard recently spoke with us about playing for the Fighting Irish, his career as a coach, his future plans and more. A South Jersey native, Terrance Howard suited up for Notre Dame from 1998-2001. His career in South Bend corresponded with an interesting time in program history. He spoke to […]
Read MoreDianna Russini Q&A: On Her Athletic Career, Breaking News In The Shower, Realizing A Dream At ESPN And More
ESPN’s Dianna Russini spoke with us about her dream career at ESPN, growing up playing sports, being a woman in the media and more. Dianna Russini has worked for a number of outlets, including NBC Connecticut, NBC Washington D.C. and Comcast Sports in Seattle. Currently, she is a SportsCenter anchor at ESPN. A proud New […]
Read MoreGetting To Know Trey Smith: A Q&A With ESPN’s Top College Football Recruit
Trey Smith is the class of 2017’s top recruit, per ESPN, and we got a chance to talk to the highly sought-after offensive tackle. Trey Smith is a 6-foot-6, 299-pound senior at the University School of Jackson in Jackson, Tenn. As ESPN’s top recruit, the young man has offers from 25 Power 5 conference schools including […]
Read MoreRoman Oben Q&A: On His NFL Career, Raising A Son Who Plays Football, Louisville’s Hot Start And More
Former Louisville star and longtime NFL offensive lineman Roman Oben recently spoke with us regarding his professional career, raising a son who is a Division I recruit, his alma mater’s hot start and much, much more: Roman Oben suited up for Louisville from 1991-95 before embarking on a 12-year NFL career. The first Cameroonian-born player […]
Read MoreRon Bellamy Q&A: On Playing At Michigan And In The NFL, Coaching High School Football, Dantonio, Harbaugh And More
Former Michigan wide receiver Ron Bellamy recently spoke with us about playing for the Wolverines and in the pros, coaching high school football in Michigan, Jim Harbaugh, Mark Dantonio and much more. Ron Bellamy suited up at wide receiver for Michigan from 1999-2002. Now, he’s a high school football coach at West Bloomfield High School […]
Read MoreEric Devendorf Q&A: Former Orange Star On Playing Abroad, Syracuse’s Final Four Run And The 6-Overtime Game
Former Orange basketball star Eric Devendorf recently chatted with us about playing abroad, Syracuse’s Final Four run, the six-overtime win over UConn and what he did to help during the water crisis in Flint, Mich. Eric Devendorf, who played for the Syracuse Orange from 2005-09 and averaged 14.5 points per contest during his time on-campus, has had a […]
Read MoreJared Zabransky Q&A: Former Boise QB On The 2007 Fiesta Bowl, Coaching Young QB’s, Life After Football
Anyone who watched the game will never forget it. In the years following, it became a rallying cry for potential BCS-busters, and it helped put a program on the college football map for good. Boise State’s 43-42 overtime win over Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl had it all: a blue-blood vs. an upstart, memorable […]
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