It’s already been a chaotic year for the NFL, but every coach and player knew that would be the case when they opted in. Over the weekend, New Orleans Saints fullback Mike Burton shared some insight on this unprecedented season. Two weeks ago, Burton made headlines for reportedly testing positive for COVID-19. His test results […]
Read MoreQ&A With Michael Holley: Launching ‘Brother From Another,’ His Close Friendship With Michael Smith, Cam Newton’s Fit With Bill Belichick And The Patriots
With the launch of its streaming platform Peacock, NBC Sports has built out one of the most impressive sports talk lineups on the airwaves. The Dan Patrick Show and The Rich Eisen Show, two of the top radio shows in the world, are joined by a new show co-hosted by Michael Smith and Michael Holley, Brother From Another. We […]
Read MoreQ&A With Chris Fowler: Calling Games During COVID-19, Miami’s Hot Start, And This Year’s College Football Playoff
Chris Fowler is ESPN’s top college football play-by-play broadcaster, calling the sport’s biggest games each week alongside Kirk Herbstreit. The sport is making its way through the fall season, through one of the strangest years that any of us have experienced. Last weekend’s broadcast of Miami vs. Florida State was quite a bit different than […]
Read MoreQ&A With Kent State QB Dustin Crum: Latest On MAC Football, If He’d Play In the Spring
While there still isn’t clarity yet regarding a 2020 football season for the Mid-American Conference, it sounds like a fall campaign is possible. That would be great news for Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum, who still has some unfinished business he’d like to take care of. During the 2019 season, Crum threw for 2,625 yards, […]
Read MoreQ&A With UCF CB Tay Gowan: Battle With COVID-19, Why He Opted Out Of Season
Due to all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, numerous college football players have opted out of the 2020 season. UCF cornerback Tay Gowan is part of that group, as he’s decided to officially declare for the 2021 NFL Draft. Gowan had a sensational season with the Knights last fall, totaling 31 tackles and two interceptions. Though […]
Read More1-On-1 With NFL Hall Of Fame QB Joe Montana
It’s not every day you get the opportunity to talk with arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history. On Wednesday, the Spun sat down with four-time Super Bowl champion Joe Montana for a 1-on-1 interview. Montana graciously spoke about one of his new ventures as a brand ambassador for the partnership between his alma mater […]
Read MoreQ&A With Junior Galette: Rift With Dan Snyder, Thoughts On Drew Brees, Why He Feels Blackballed By NFL
Junior Galette hasn’t played a down in the NFL since the 2017 season, but the 32-year-old pass rusher is clearly itching to return to the league. Galette began his professional career with the New Orleans Saints, totaling 31.5 sacks in five seasons. He then signed a deal with Washington in an effort to rebuild his […]
Read MoreQ&A With Nick Mangold: Hall of Fame Chances, Post-Football Life, Jamal Adams Trade, Woody Johnson Allegations
Playing in front of the bright lights in New York isn’t easy for athletes, but you wouldn’t have guessed that watching Nick Mangold. Roughly a decade’s worth of dominance in the trenches puts into perspective how special of a talent he was. The Jets drafted Mangold with the No. 29 overall pick back in 2006. […]
Read MoreQ&A With Harvard’s Jordan Hill On The Ivy League, Potential Football Season In The Spring
The Ivy League made a tough decision on Wednesday, announcing that sports will not be taking place this fall. On Saturday, Harvard linebacker Jordan Hill sat down with The Spun to talk about the conference’s recent decision and whether or not he can see a season being played in the spring. Hill is coming off the […]
Read More21 Questions For ESPN Reporter & Host Jen Lada
If you’re a college football fan, than you’ve surely seen Jen Lada on the set of College GameDay every fall. Since 2016, she’s been part of the award-winning ESPN staple as a features reporter. Additionally, Lada serves as a host on College Football Live and has also made recent appearances on Outside the Lines, The […]
Read MoreQ&A With Tommy Stevens: Favorite CFB Moment, New Role With the Saints, Will He Be The Next Taysom Hill
It’s not a secret that Sean Payton loves to find versatile weapons that he can use to manipulate defenses on any given play. Well, the offensive mastermind found himself a potential diamond in the rough when he selected Tommy Stevens in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft. New Orleans didn’t own a Day […]
Read MoreQ&A With Deonte Harris: From Division II To All-Pro, Potential New Role In 2020, Will Taysom Hill Be The Team’s Future QB
If you blink while Deonte Harris fields a punt for the New Orleans Saints, you might just miss him. The talented wideout from Assumption College is using his jaw-dropping speed to become an immediate impact player in the NFL. Making the jump from Division II to the NFL shouldn’t be a smooth transition. And yet, […]
Read MoreQ&A With Russ Smith: Legacy At Louisville, Relationship With Rick Pitino, What’s Next For His Basketball Career
Russ Smith will forever be considered a legend at Louisville due to his contributions on the hardwood. As a matter of fact, there’s a strong argument to be made that he’s the best player to suit up for the program over the last decade. Smith didn’t make an immediate impact at the collegiate level. During […]
Read MoreQ&A With Lynn Bowden: Favorite Moment At Kentucky, His Role In The NFL, Thoughts On Las Vegas
On Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders added a lethal weapon to their offense in the form of Lynn Bowden Jr. Although he might primarily play wide receiver at the next level, he can do so much more than catch passes. Bowden had a solid sophomore season with the Kentucky […]
Read MoreFormer Saints DB Delvin Breaux Describes Fallout With Sean Payton: “That Situation Was Hatred”
Delvin Breaux’s football career has been unique to say the least. Despite suffering fractures to his C4, C5 and C6 vertebrae during a high school football game, the Louisiana native clawed his way to the NFL to play for the New Orleans Saints. Fans in New Orleans instantly fell in love with Breaux’s story. He finished […]
Read MoreQ&A With Tee Higgins: ESPN’s Controversial Graphic, Wearing No. 85 For Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals wasted little time finding a new weapon for Joe Burrow, as the front office selected former Clemson wideout Tee Higgins with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Higgins finished his final year at Clemson with 59 receptions for 1,167 yards and 13 touchdowns. He’ll now go from catching […]
Read MoreQ&A With Azur Kamara: Transitioning From Ivory Coast To Kansas, Playing For Les Miles, Why He Fell In Love With Football
Azur Kamara travelled a long way to make it to this point. Before he became an impact player on the football field, he spent time playing soccer in the Ivory Coast. His incredible story might just be the best this year’s draft class has to offer. Kamara quickly flashed potential at Glendale Central High School. […]
Read MoreQ&A With Cody White: Best CB He’s Faced, NFL Draft Process, Leaving Michigan State
Cody White had one year of eligibility remaining at Michigan State, but instead he decided to declare for the 2020 NFL Draft. Now, he’s only a few days away from turning his childhood dream into a reality. After showing potential as a freshman and sophomore at Michigan State, White finally put everything together during his […]
Read MoreQ&A With Shyheim Carter: Best Nick Saban Story, Preparing For NFL Draft, How Alabama Will Fare Under Mac Jones
After spending four years with the Alabama Crimson Tide, defensive back Shyheim Carter is ready for the next chapter of his football career. The Crimson Tide are always known for producing talent in the secondary. Over the years, we’ve seen Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marlon Humphrey, Eddie Jackson and many others get drafted. It appears Carter is […]
Read More21 Questions With ESPN NFL Reporter And Host Dianna Russini
The last time we spoke with ESPN’s Dianna Russini, she had just gotten to Bristol and was beginning her stint as a SportsCenter anchor who dabbled in reporting. Now, almost four years later, she’s established herself as one of the most reliable NFL insiders not just at the Worldwide Leader, but any media outlet. If […]
Read MoreSaints LB Craig Robertson Comments On Tom Brady Joining NFC South, Potentially Playing Without Fans Next Season
This NFL offseason has been quite hectic for several reasons. Not only has there been a ton of player movement in free agency, but training programs have been put on hold due to health concerns. Saints linebacker Craig Robertson recently shed light on this offseason and how this experience has been for him. Robertson appeared […]
Read More21 Questions With ESPN Radio Host & Betting Analyst Anita Marks
If you are an avid fantasy football player or sports bettor, chances are you’ve heard of ESPN’s Anita Marks. The veteran reporter and radio personality has been with the Worldwide Leader since 2016. Currently, Marks appears frequently on Daily Wager, ESPN’s original daily show focused on sports betting. She also hosts The Anita Marks Show […]
Read MoreQ&A With Javaris Davis: Best QB, WR He’s Faced, Preparing For NFL Draft, Auburn’s Next Defensive Star
Auburn’s football program will lose a plethora of playmakers on the defensive side of the ball to the NFL Draft, which includes star cornerback Javaris Davis. After spending the past few years with the Tigers, he’s ready for that next step in his career. This past season, Davis has 43 tackles and two interceptions. His […]
Read MoreQ&A With Jashon Cornell: NFL Draft Talk, Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry, The Difference Between Ryan Day & Urban Meyer
Jashon Cornell’s final season with the Ohio State Buckeyes was pretty special, as he played a key role in leading the program to yet another Big Ten title. Now, he’ll try to have show that his skillset translates to the next level. Cornell is one of the most versatile defensive linemen available in the 2020 […]
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