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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: All three GOP congressmen from New Jersey join their Republican colleagues in voting to pass a controversial budget with massive spending cuts; A judge tosses the indictments against South Jersey power broker George Norcross and his co-defendants; NJ Transit and Amtrak mark a milestone as crews lift the third and final arch into place on top of the Portal North bridge; The business community reacts to the Governor's record-setting spending plan; State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio joins Briana Vannozzi to discuss how the uncertainty around cuts in Washington could impact budget negotiations in New Jersey; Two federal workers discuss the abrupt firing process by the Trump administration and warn about talented minds leaving a generation of research behind in the United States; Former Rutgers star Eric LeGrand hosts state lawmakers to convince them to support the home health care industry.

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Discussion includes his coaching career overseas, at the TBT, and personal training with pro players and at all levels, how he helped find Corey Sanders, his own start at Rutgers and thoughts on Steve Pikiell's tenure so far.

Former Rutgers and Seton Hall Coach Fred Hill relives his memories of the Rutgers/Seton Hall rivalry and also promotes a 2024 Summer Basketball Cruise and Tour of Croatia with a team of New Jersey college stars.Plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State37:40 Princeton45:10 St. John's50:50 St. Peter's

It's a special day here at "The Jimmy Palumbo Show" as Jimmy gets his all-time FAVORITE Rutgers football player on the show. We welcome former standout RB Terrell Willis to the program! Willis talks about his time at Rutgers, addresses some rumors about his relationship with the coaching staff and so much more including correcting Jimmy about his 40 time. A few times. It's a great convo we know you'll enjoy!!

16:00 - 43:00 Former Rutgers head coach, Fred Hill, Jr, who was also an assistant at Seton Hall (2x), Villanova, FDU and Rider, joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk about his 2nd annual "Basketball Reunion" at the Prudential Center on Monday, April 3rd honoring some of the greatest coaches, players and teams in New Jersey basketball history. :00 - 16:00 Bryan also recaps UConn's win over Arkansas in the Sweet 16 and the Huskies matchup with Gonzaga in the Elite 8

Former Rutgers football player turned broadcaster and entrepreneur Eric LeGrand joined the show. In October 2010, LeGrand suffered a life-threatening career-ending spinal cord injury in the 4th quarter of a game vs. Army. In the years since his catastrophic injury, LeGrand has shown improvement in his medical well-being. He has joined the Rutgers Broadcast team on the Rutgers Radio Network. In 2022, he opened LeGrand Coffee House, and in 2023, is launching LeGrand Whiskey. Last Fall, the New Jersey Devils announced the winning black-owned, New Jersey-based business for this season's Devils Buy Black Partnership, a business and marketing program seeking to expand access and opportunity for Black entrepreneurs. LeGrand Coffee House is located in the Avenue & Green Development at 10 Green Street in Eric's hometown of Woodbridge, New Jersey. In this episode, LeGrand details his health status and gives details on his daily routine. He also explains his Philanthropy and the motivation behind his “Believe” mantra. All of Eric's activities are cataloged on his website, https://ericlegrand52.com/. Follow Eric LeGrand on social media @EricLeGrand52.

FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com  YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcast INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcast FOLLOW HAPPY DAD: https://www.instagram.com/happydad FIND HAPPY DAD: https://www.happydad.com/find Former Rutgers star Football player Eric LeGrand became paralyzed making a tackle during a game in October 2010…since then Eric has used his experience to impact people all over the world and inspire perseverance during tough times. Filming this episode prior to Damar Hamlin's incident, Ryan went back and visited with Eric to get his reaction and thoughts watching that Monday night game to include as part of the original episode. Visiting Eric in his home state of New Jersey, Fred, Channing and Ryan had the chance to sit and talk with the young man about his love for life, passion for football and will to help others. Eric described the play on the field and the moments after where he felt like his life was over followed by the realization that not only would he never play the sport he loved again but he'd never walk again either. Taking us through the trials and tribulations of that time, Eric has since parlayed his experience into an entrepreneurial spirit and created a legacy of motivation for anyone who knows his story. From Creating different brands around his name, to signing with the Tampa Bucs as an honorary player to being a sports broadcaster to opening his own coffee shop back in his home town…Eric has never spent a day feeling sorry for himself, only trying to become better and find more opportunities. Eric's story is one everyone should hear and Ryan, Fred and Channing are extremely grateful for the opportunity to share his story and spend time with a young man who is a true role model and epitome of strength. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY)1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA), 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 pre-game moneyline bet. Bet must win. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms. Ends 2/12/23 at 11:59PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HR 2: Canty and Carlin continue to discuss the condition of Damar Hamlin and talk about how many fans are dehumanizing athletes. Former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand joins us to take us through his experience 12 years ago and how the quick action of emergency personnel saved his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HR 2: Canty and Carlin continue to discuss the condition of Damar Hamlin and talk about how many fans are dehumanizing athletes. Former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand joins us to take us through his experience 12 years ago and how the quick action of emergency personnel saved his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Bryan DeNovellis is joined by former Rutgers great and current Stetson assistant coach, Jonathan Mitchell. "J-Mitch" discusses Stetson's upsets over Florida State and South Florida this season. And he relives his memories of the Rutgers-Seton Hall rivalry, and his infamous 4-point play to upset No. 10 Villanova in 2011.

Eric LeGrand (@EricLeGrand52), former Rutgers football player, Founder of LeGrand Coffee and LeGrand Whiskey, Co-Founder of Knight Society and Jimmy V Award winner, joins us on Sports Business Radio. In October 2010, LeGrand sustained a spinal cord injury at his C3 and C4 vertebrae in a game at MetLife Stadium. Since that life-altering incident occurred, he has become a worldwide source of inspiration whose message of positivity has influenced a countless number of people throughout the world. Additionally, LeGrand has developed an incredible business and professional acumen, becoming an established entrepreneur, motivational speaker, sports analyst, philanthropist and author. LeGrand discusses the launch of LeGrand Coffee, LeGrand Whiskey and the Knight Society, what he looks for in investments as an entrepreneur, he shares details of his upcoming “A Walk to Believe” event and how he tells us the keys to remaining positive since his paralysis in 2010. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music or at www.sportsbusinessradio.com. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by @UnderdogFantasy. Underdog Fantasy is the Official Gaming Partner of Sports Business Radio and the fastest growing fantasy app ever released with investors that include Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, Adam Schefter and Jared Goff. The Underdog Fantasy app is available at Underdogfantasy.com, on iOS, and on Android. We've got a SPECIAL OFFER FOR SPORTS BUSINESS RADIO LISTENERS: New users get up to $100 matched on their first deposit when they use the code SBR. So download the app at underdogfantasy.com and then enter the promo code SBR to get up to $100 to play with.  Sports Business Radio is also brought you by @Rhone. Rhone makes the absolute highest quality, best fitting and most comfortable performance driven clothing for men. Rhone is offering a 15% discount to Sports Business Radio listeners when you enter the promo code SBR15 at checkout.  Sports Business Radio is produced by Griggs Productions (@GriggsProd) and powered by Malka Sports (@MalkaSports). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AKWASI YEBOAH: LIVE FROM FRANCE; Pro #Basketball #France, (Saint-Chamond);Former #Rutgers star; Journey from England to USA; Game Day Prep/Rituals/Mental Prep; Adventures in Europe; Post Basketball; AN IN -DEPTH CHAT. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXGInIp15YU BIO: Graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's degree in Health Science with a co-centration in healthcare management. Currently A graduate student at Rutgers University, pursing a Masters degree in Health Administration while playing professional basketball in France. CONTACT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akwasi-yeboah-049b4715b/ https://www.proballers.com/basketball/team/284/saint-chamond ** CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Dec 7, 2017 NCAA Career High 30 points Stonybrook vs Columbia March 7, 2017 16 Rebounds Stonybrook vs Binghamton THIS SEASON FOR SAINT CHAMOND averaging 15.4 Points/game

Sturch & Gooch of the Chop Sports Daily sat down with now former Rutgers defensive end Mike Tverdov. Mike was the very first #ChopAthlete and we have watched his final year at Rutgers because he has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft! Hear all about his 5 Years at Rutgers and how is training is about to take off in preparation for his next step in his football career!

With Napoli and the rest of club football on break, it's international football time again.  In our 2nd installment of NazioNapoli, Raff N Raff bring us a very special guest in Rutgers University alum, former quarterback and captain of the Rutgers Football (American) Team and BIG TIME Napoli and Italia fan, Giovanni Rescigno.  The former Rutgers #17 (a nod to Hamsik) is currently playing in the IFL - Italian Football League with Rhinos Milano, and we get a great lesson in all things Italian gridiron. Then, we get to business about our Napoli ragazzi with their national teams, focusing heavily on Italy's two World Cup 2022 Qualifying wins. One home to Northern Ireland and the other an historic away win vs. Bulgaria, both 2-0 wins.  Check back with us later this week as we bring a 2nd NazioNapoli to round out Italy's final qualifer of the break, a home fixture against Lithuania, as well as round up all the other partenopei with their nation, and look ahead to Napoli hosting Crotone Saturday April 3 and then the BIG matchday 3 with Juventus FINALLY coming up on Wednesday, April 7!   You can catch our new buddy Giovanni Rescigno on Twitter @G_Rescigno17.    Far From Vesuvius is proud to be host for the hottest, most INTERACTIVE SSC Napoli show on social media, The Raff N Raff RaNt! Be sure to follow us on our platforms: Twitter: @FarFromVesuvius             @RaffRant Facebook: Far From Vesuvius Podcast                   The Raff N Raff Rant Instagram: @farfromvesuviuspodcast YouTube: The Raff N Raff Rant Like, subscribe, rate, follow us on any of these podcast platforms; Apple, Google, Spotify, and Podbean!

Ryan Roberts and David Turner are joined on today's episode by UW Whitewater lineman and Senior Bowl standout Quinn Meinerz. They also speak with former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand. To finish off the show, Ryan and David answer mailbag questions from listeners.

Today's guest, Eric LeGrand, is one of the biggest inspirations in sports, leadership, and perseverance. Eric is a former Rutgers football player and a renowned motivational speaker, sports broadcaster, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. During his junior year as a defensive tackle for Rutgers in 2010, Eric suffered a severe spinal cord injury while making a tackle and became paralyzed. He joined us for Compete 2020 to share his experience and discuss how we can build successful habits, persevere in the face of adversity, and build more inclusive cultures and organizations. On today's episode, Eric also shares some of the amazing things he's accomplished over the past decade including writing the inspirational book “Believe: My Faith and the Tackle That Changed My Life,” and founding a charity. Eric's charity, “Team LeGrand of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation,” raises money to find a cure for paralysis and improves the quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries. Eric brings a lot of wisdom and important insights for every leader to today's episode, so… Let's bring it in!

816 Basketball presents The Greatest Games Podcast. Join us for Episode 76 as Coach Fred Hill, Founder and CEO of the Team Hill Foundation as well as the former Head MBB Coach at Rutgers, talks with us about his greatest game.  Coach Hill tells us about his incredible journey through college basketball as a sought-after assistant coach and then as a head coach at the Division I level.  He also tells Kris and Brian about giving back through his Team Hill Foundation.  Learn more at TeamHillFoundation.org.   Visit TheBashHoops.com and @TheBashHoops on Twitter and Instagram to learn all about #TheBash, an international elite high school basketball showcase that has traditionally featured teams such as Oak Hill Academy, Huntington Prep, Ridge View High School and more.  This year's event will be played at Cardinal Newman in Columbia, SC.   Visit TeachHoops.com/816basketball for incredible basketball coaching content and resources from Coach Steve Collins.  Sign up for the two week free trial, learn and grow as a coach and support the show all at the same time.   Share, subscribe and leave us a 5 star review if you enjoy. Follow us on Twitter at @816Basketball.

Manny Collins joined myself and Bean Miller to talk about the disappointing Rutgers loss to Illinois. We go over late game decision making and execution, how Illinois QB Isaiah Williams was able to rush for 190 yards, the potential Noah Vedral/Art Sitkowski QB dilemma, Bo Melton’s success, the Rutgers defense, and how Manny ended up … Continue reading Former Rutgers Defensive Back Manny Collins Joins the Podcast →

Berkley Hutchinson, Bean Miller, and myself talk Rutgers @ Ohio St; Johnny Langan, Bo Melton, Special Teams, Art Sitkowski, among other Rutgers themes. Berk also talks about his decision to stay in state as a top recruit and the football environment at Rutgers. We also look ahead to the matchup against Illinois.

What a season opener it was for the Scarlet Knights!! Rutgers caused 7 turnovers in their season opening win against Michigan State! The New Greg Schiano Era is off to a great start! Former Rutgers captain and Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient Julian Pinnix-Odrick joins Alex and Ryan as they discuss the takeaways from … Continued

What a season opener it was for the Scarlet Knights!! Rutgers caused 7 turnovers in their season opening win against Michigan State! The New Greg Schiano Era is off to a great start! Former Rutgers captain and Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient Julian Pinnix-Odrick joins Alex and Ryan as they discuss the takeaways from … Continued

Joining episode 77 of the podcast is former Rutgers Football defensive back and former Rutgers Baseball third baseman Pat Kivlehan. Pat and Lance discuss his motivation to try out for the baseball team after his senior season in football, Coach Schiano's reaction when Pat broke the news, his relationship with Fred Hill and Greg Schiano, and what clicked for him during his Big East Player of the Year season in 2012. They also discuss some of his favorite MLB and Rutgers Baseball memories, his relationship with his former teammates, what it's like being one of the former Scarlet Knights in the Major League, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Rutgers basketball center C.J. Gettys joined and reflected on his graduate transfer year with as a Scarlet Knight during Steve Pikiell's first season. Gettys also provided updates on his hoops career overseas since leaving Rutgers and shared his perspective on the current team as a fan.

Former Rutgers and Richmond football player Richard Muldrow joins Eli and Mike to talk about his journey from York, PA to an NFL mini-camp. We also discuss Cam Newton signing with the Patriots, Colin Kaepernick, and the Black Lives Matter Movement!

After spending 11 seasons with Coach Pikiell at Stony Brook and 3 seasons with him at Rutgers, former Rutgers Assistant and current Fairfield Head Coach Jay Young joins the podcast to talk about his time as a Scarlet Knight. Coach Young and Lance talk about the beginning of the Rutgers Basketball rebuild, his relationship with Coach Pikiell and his fellow assistants, and any moments during his time at Rutgers where he realized the rebuild was working. They also discuss the defense-first attitude that he helped instill in Rutgers Basketball, the first year of his head coaching tenure at Fairfield, and how he is adjusting to the current world of coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Rutgers WR and Mortell Holder of the Year nominee Cole Murphy joins and talks about how he launched a viral campaign to try and win "the Heisman of Holding." Murphy also discusses his journey from Junior College standout to walk-on at Rutgers to scholarship player for the Scarlet Knights.

About This Episode: Eric LeGrand is a former defensive tackle who played college football at Rutgers. He became paralyzed while making a tackle in an October 2010 game, but has since regained movement in his shoulders and sensation throughout his body. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed him to a contract as an undrafted free agent in May 2012. In 2017, LeGrand was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as the third recipient of the Warrior Award. He is the recipient of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2012 ESPYs Eric is the creator of the Roll Model clothing line.   Find out more about Eric at:  Eric on Instagram Roll Model Clothing Eric on Facebook https://ericlegrand52.com/   See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/625   Sponsors: Command Your Brand Media: Be featured as a guest on top-rated podcasts, just like this one, for massive attention for your brand. www.commandyourbrand.media/apply  Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Extreme Ownership," by Jocko Willink head over to www.jeremyryanslate.com/book 

About This Episode: Eric LeGrand is a former defensive tackle who played college football at Rutgers. He became paralyzed while making a tackle in an October 2010 game, but has since regained movement in his shoulders and sensation throughout his body. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed him to a contract as an undrafted free agent in May 2012. In 2017, LeGrand was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as the third recipient of the Warrior Award. He is the recipient of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2012 ESPYs Eric is the creator of the Roll Model clothing line.   Find out more about Eric at:  Eric on Instagram Roll Model Clothing Eric on Facebook https://ericlegrand52.com/   See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/625   Sponsors: Command Your Brand Media: Be featured as a guest on top-rated podcasts, just like this one, for massive attention for your brand. www.commandyourbrand.media/apply  Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Extreme Ownership," by Jocko Willink head over to www.jeremyryanslate.com/book 

Motivational speaker and former Rutgers Football player, Eric LeGrand. joins the show as we talk about his touching story, Rutgers football and NFL!

Former Rutgers Men's Basketball Center, C.J. Gettys, joins Lance to talk about his path to Rutgers, his time on the Banks, and more. They discuss what led him to Rutgers as a graduate transfer, his relationship with Coach Pikiell and the staff, the adjustments going from the CAA to the Big Ten, the RAC atmosphere and fans, his professional career, and his thoughts on the current team and year 3 of this Rutgers rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Rutgers basketball player and head coach Bob Wenzel joined the show and discussed the most memorable moments from his coaching and broadcasting career, including leading the Scarlet Knights to the NCAA tournament twice and calling iconic games alongside legendary broadcasters. Wenzel also offered his take on the current Scarlet Knights program under Steve Pikiell.

Former Rutgers defensive lineman, current Rutgers broadcaster, and an advocate for individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries, Eric LeGrand joins Lance to talk about his time at Rutgers and everything he's done since his 2010 injury. Eric hits on why he chose the Scarlet Knights back in high school, his relationship with Coach Schiano, signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his return against West Virginia, Team LeGrand, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Rutgers guard and Current WNBA Star Erica Wheeler Joins Lance to talk about her time with as a Scarlet Knight from 2009 to 2013, her relationship with C. Vivian Stringer, her journey to the WNBA, and all her work off the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview former Rutgers University tennis player, podcaster, entrepreneur, and chiropractor, Dr. Adam Shafran.   “That’s what sport teaches you...to persevere; you always have an opportunity to reinvent yourself.” From transitions within the sporting world itself to transitions in his professional life beyond his athletic career, Dr. Adam Shafran used what tennis taught him to continuously reinvent himself in order to adapt to every opportunity presented to him. Adam eloquently states that “there are so many opportunities that are out there if you look at your world from a different prism”, and he is living proof of that undeniable fact. Viewing his world from the lens of seizing every possibility no matter the season of life that he was in, Adam found himself on the successful professional career path that he is forging down today.   Adam has some incredible insight on how to best deal with life after your sport, so tune in with us as Dr. Adam Shafran reveals to you the importance of looking outside of your own little box in order to gain the right perspective.   If you would like to learn more about Adam, you can visit https://ihurtdoc.com/ and follow him on Facebook @AdamShafran and Twitter @DrFitness6.   If you guys enjoy Keep Moving Forward and want to tell me so, I would love for you to leave me a review on iTunes. And if you really like my show and would like for me to give you a shout out at the beginning of my next episode, you can donate as little as $1 to my podcast and become a loyal patron at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward.   Always remember, you can beat the odds and go the distance, if only you keep moving forward.

This week I am throwing a different type of episode at you guys. A couple weeks back I attended the New Jersey Orthopaedic Institute's Sports Injury Prevention Training camp at Seton Hall Prep in West Orange NJ.  At the camp young athletes learned the proper mechanics and best practices to prevent injuries in their upcoming fall seasons.  The athletes got to hear both current and former NFL players talk about the different ways they took care of or are currently caring for their bodies to optimize longevity throughout their career’s. The NFL players in attendance were retired NFL running back Brian Leonard, current NFL free agent Tim Wright, current Chicago Bears fullback Michael Burton and retired NFL linebacker Kevin Malast. While covering the event, I got the opportunity to interview each of these former Rutgers Football standouts and NFL veterans for about 5 minutes each, which was just enough time to get some great words of wisdom.  In addition I interviewed a couple who brought their two sons to the camp and we hear about Mom’s concerns, but also some of the amazing things football has to offer for their kids and their family as a whole.  The episode concludes with an interview with Dr. Anthony Scillia who taught the athletes about injury prevention from a scientific standpoint. Below are some pictures from the event. Brian Leonard (2:00): Background: Rutgers Football standout fullback known for leaping over defenders and played in the NFL for 8 seasons as a running back. Drafted by the Rams (07, 08) Cincinnati Bengals (09, 10, 11, 12) Buccaneers (12) New Orleans Saints (13) Approach to avoid injury: Credits the weight room. Positioning and leverage. The importance of knowing how to fall. The consequences of playing through pain. Medication masking injuries. The cumulative affect of playing injured. Compensation leading to other injuries.  How injuries affect your performance on the field. Advice to football players for longevity:  Prehab/rehab, eating healthy and positioning. Where can you follow brian? Twitter Tim Wright (10:08): Background:  Former Rutgers football standout wide receiver turned NFL tight end free agent who is coming off his second ACL injury, which occurred back in May 2016. Now feels 100% ready to play again. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13) New England Patriots (14, Super Bowl Champion) Detroit Lions (15) 2010 ACL injury at Rutgers 20 years old. Had time to mature since the last injury. Why NFL stands for "Not for long". Opened barbershop called "The Wright Cut" during his recovery from ACL surgery. Building the business gave him the chance to see his vision through. Importance of having a passion outside of sports. Where can you follow Tim? Twitter | Instagram  Where can you get a fresh fade

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We will be talking sports and having fun doing it!  We will be joined by Chargers DT Brandon Mebane will join us to discuss the Chargers to ugh loss to the Broncos and more. Former Rutgers standout Eric Legrand will join to discuss his journey to walk again and more! Talking all things World Series and os much more! Call 646-727-3070 to join the fun! Follow on Twitter @goforitgant Like at Facebook.com/goforitgant

Big 12 troubles, Odell Beckham Jr.'s behavior and more. Former Rutgers' player who was paralyzed in 2010, author, ESPY's Jimmy V winner and true inspiration Eric LeGrand joined the show to talk about his Mission Possible Group project in partnership with FOX Sports.

This week on the Heads 'N Tales podcast I interview current Detroit Lions fullback, Michael Burton.  Mike had just finished his rookie season with the Lions prior to this interview, but he certainly didn't have an easy road to the National Football League (NFL).  Mike and I played football together at West Morris Central high school and shared the backfield (Mike was the running back and I was the fullback) in my senior season.  It was obvious from the very beginning when Mike was called up to Varsity that there was something special about him.  I actually remember his first play, which was at inside linebacker, where he caused a fumble upon making impact with the ball carrier.  Trust me, our coach didn't let us forget that the freshman was out there making plays! In addition to his natural playmaker instincts, Mike also had a work ethic that has never been matched by anyone I have ever met.  I would often drive Mike home after practice and winter lifting sessions, but before we did we always had to get in an extra run or ab session in.  It's no mistake that he got to where he is today.  West Morris Central: Mike Burton was an All-State running back, team captain and state champion for the West Morris Central Wolfpack in 2009.  Anyone who was friends with him, played against him or watched him play knew he was destined for bigger and better things.  I can tell you from personal experience that it was a lot of fun to watch Mike play.  His combination of toughness, athleticism and heart is evident on every run, catch and block he makes.   Below is Burton's highlight tape from high school.  At 1:37, Mike pulled off one of the most athletic moves I have ever seen a football player pull in all my years of playing and spectating.  I was in the stands for this game and after that punt return for a touchdown, I had no doubt he could not only play at Rutgers, but also had what it takes to play on Sunday's.   RUTGERS: "Get off me little boy!" Not only was I lucky enough to play with Mike in high school, but I was also fortunate enough to watch him for 4 seasons when I worked as a student equipment manager at Rutgers Football.  I always dreamed of playing college football and watching Mike every Saturday was as close as I could get!  Mike had multiple scholarship offers to division-one schools out of high school to play for teams like Lehigh, Towson and Maine.  However, Mike chose to walk-on as

This week on the Heads 'N Tales podcast I interview current Detroit Lions fullback, Michael Burton.  Mike had just finished his rookie season with the Lions prior to this interview, but he certainly didn't have an easy road to the National Football League (NFL).  Mike and I played football together at West Morris Central high school and shared the backfield (Mike was the running back and I was the fullback) in my senior season.  It was obvious from the very beginning when Mike was called up to Varsity that there was something special about him.  I actually remember his first play, which was at inside linebacker, where he caused a fumble upon making impact with the ball carrier.  Trust me, our coach didn't let us forget that the freshman was out there making plays! In addition to his natural playmaker instincts, Mike also had a work ethic that has never been matched by anyone I have ever met.  I would often drive Mike home after practice and winter lifting sessions, but before we did we always had to get in an extra run or ab session in.  It's no mistake that he got to where he is today.  West Morris Central: Mike Burton was an All-State running back, team captain and state champion for the West Morris Central Wolfpack in 2009.  Anyone who was friends with him, played against him or watched him play knew he was destined for bigger and better things.  I can tell you from personal experience that it was a lot of fun to watch Mike play.  His combination of toughness, athleticism and heart is evident on every run, catch and block he makes.   Below is Burton's highlight tape from high school.  At 1:37, Mike pulled off one of the most athletic moves I have ever seen a football player pull in all my years of playing and spectating.  I was in the stands for this game and after that punt return for a touchdown, I had no doubt he could not only play at Rutgers, but also had what it takes to play on Sunday's.   RUTGERS: "Get off me little boy!" Not only was I lucky enough to play with Mike in high school, but I was also fortunate enough to watch him for 4 seasons when I worked as a student equipment manager at Rutgers Football.  I always dreamed of playing college football and watching Mike every Saturday was as close as I could get!  Mike had multiple scholarship offers to division-one schools out of high school to play for teams like Lehigh, Towson and Maine.  However, Mike chose to walk-on as a fullback at Rutgers University for Head Coach, Greg Schiano.  I witnessed the hard work and dedication Mike put in to earn himself a scholarship and eventually be named a team captain.  To this day, I have never met a more coachable or hard-working individual.   During his Rutgers playing days, Mike suffered an ankle injury that ended his junior season.  In our interview, Mike had a great message for athletes who suffer season-ending injuries and that is "there is always something you can be doing to get better."  Whether it is watching film, rehabbing or doing other modified exercises, there are plenty of opportunities to improve your game and become a better person, athlete or student.   Check out the video below where Burton is mic'd up at a Rutgers football practice.  His intensity and drive on the field is second to none. DETROIT: All of Mike's hard work and countless hours in the weight room finally paid off when he was invited to the 2015 NFL combine, and was ultimately drafted in the 5th round by the Detroit Lions.  Burton kept a diary with the Detroit Free Press, which chronicled his rookie season. Click the following links to see what is was like for Mike in his first year in Detroit.   Make sure you download episode 33 to find out what its like playing with some of the best NFL players around. In addition, I hope young athletes today can find inspiration from Mike's journey to achieve their dreams just like he did.  Lastly, if you take anything from this episode, I hope its that you realize hard work actually can pay off. ROOKIE DIARY WITH LIONS FULLBACK MICHAEL BURTON LIONS ROOKIE DIARY : FIRST GAME EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME LIONS ROOKIE DIARY : SUNDAY NIGHT GAMES ARE DIFFERENT BURTON'S ROOKIE DIARY: CALDWELL SAYS STICK TOGETHER ROOKIE DIARY: AFTER ROUGH WEEK, LIONS HAVE OPPORTUNITY LIONS ROOKIE DIARY: GAME, HOLIDAY TRADITIONS ALTERED ROOKIE DIARY: TAKING CARE OF BODY KEY TO AVOID HITTING WALL LIONS ROOKIE DIARY: BURTON TAKES YOUR QUESTIONS ROOKIE DIARY: 1ST YEAR A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR LIONS' BURTON Check out the video below to see Mike's First NFL touchdown: Where can you find Michael Burton? Instagram | Twitter Download Episode 33 : iTunes | Stitcher Permalink