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The 6th edition of Whe're They At features two-time Super Bowl champion (w/the 1986 and 1990 New York Giants), Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXV, former NFL All-Pro running back & humanitarian, Ottis 'O.J.' Anderson. Ottis was the eighth running back in National Football League history to amass over 10,000 career rushing yards. Also, he is the leading rusher in Cardinals franchise history by far (3,350 yards in front of the runner-up). He went on to win the 1989 NFL Comeback Player of the Year but his performance in Super Bowl XXV was one for the ages in Super Bowl lore. During his retirement, he has exhibited diligent work to uplift others and raise money for many charities. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Ottis on a multitude of topics including: 02:04: The unique activity that helped him develop his skillset to excel as a running back. 03:04: The influences in his life as a young man, including his late older brother, Marvin. 06:14: On how the tragic death of his brother inspired him to maximize his potential. 08:51: On breaking the great Chuck Foreman's career rushing record at the University of Miami. 10:14: How did 'The U' eventually emerge into a college football powerhouse? 11:26: His experiences meeting some of the participants in Super Bowl XIII (while he was a student-athlete in Miami) right before making an immediate impact in the NFL. 15:20: His time with the St. Louis Cardinals, helping them become respectable. 18:45: On making his comeback with the New York Giants and Coach Bill Parcells motivating him. 23:18: Nabaté shares a surprise greeting from Ottis' former teammate on the Giants, former All-Pro tight end, Mark Bavaro. 25:59: On his MVP performance at Super Bowl XXV. 29:55: On the magical rendition of the National Anthem by the late, legendary vocalist Whitney Houston. 30:48: His funny relationship with then-Giants Defensive Coordinator Bill Belichick. 32:12: Ottis explains what made the 'Two Bills' (Parcells and Belichick) exemplary leaders. 34:55: On an encounter with scrutinized Buffalo Bills kicker, Scott Norwood years after Scott missed the potential game-winning field goal in Super Bowl XXV. 36:58: On his great partnership with Eagel Sports in regards to his outstanding charity work through his foundation. 42:27: Reflects on the career of fellow Super Bowl MVP and two-time champion for the Giants, Eli Manning. 45:13: Ottis' take on how high the ceiling is for current Giants star running back, Saquon Barkley. 48:34: Candid thoughts on the new Giants coaching staff, led by Joe Judge. 50:50: Ottis is very impressed with the San Francisco 49ers going into Super Bowl LIV. 52:58: Remembers Pro Football Hall of Famer, Chris Doleman and NBA legend, Kobe Bryant. 56:21: NO HUDDLE segment of random questions for Ottis. 1:01:07: Ottis makes his case on why he should be in the Hall of Fame. 1:05:06: Names the greatest players from 'The U'. Musical selections are from Nabaté Isles' album, 'Eclectic Excursions', available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, Tidal, etc. Check out his website as well: www.nabateisles.com
Whether it’s the Rams vs the Patriots or the Cowboys vs the Steelers, Extreme asks the pertinent question: “Do You Want to Play?” The results are finally in, and the final score was 35 -31 — Pittsburgh wins Super Bowl XIII. We know (and you know) who won Super Bowl LIII, so we thought you should know who won forty years ago. After last night’s battle between Bill & Ted (Belichick and Rath, respectively), it’s time to sit back and relax for fun with shazbazzar and JediShua. In the NEWS The Dude invades Super Bowl LIII The Lost Boys will be coming to the CW Starship Troopers also may become a TV series Bill & Ted Face the Music soon — maybe Christmas Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure In just a couple weeks, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure turns thirty, and with a threequel in the works, it’s a great time to return to San Dimas in 1988 for some most excellent riffs by Wyld Stallyns. JediShua and shazbazzar dig into their teenage years and revisit this just-for-fun-but-better-than-many-Oscar-nominees movie from 1989. Featuring Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin, RAM (from TRON), the French foreign exchange student (from Better Off Dead), and Jane Wiedlin (from the Go-Go’s), Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure follows two rock star wannabes who must get an A+ on their history final in order to pass the class, avoid Alaskan military school, and keep the band from breaking up (before it ever happens). Bill & Ted have less than a day to travel through history (thanks to a time machine from seven hundred years in the future that resembles a phone booth) and put together a bodacious history presentation. Spoiler Alert: They succeed and come back for a sequel (and the aforementioned threequel). TechnoRetro Arcade Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure made it to home consoles for gamers who couldn’t get enough Bill & Ted in the movie. As an adventure game somewhat resembling the key parts of the movie, players had to talk to NPCs (kind of like in Zelda) to accumulate what they need to ace their history presentation. Feedback We finally get to some feedback from our EarBuds covering a variety of topics from video games to G.I. Joe memories. Thanks for tuning in to TechnoRetro Dads, EarBuds! Be sure to check out episodes you may have missed on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, or at TechnoRetroDads.libsyn.com. Don’t forget to rate and review TechnoRetro Dads on iTunes, share us and with us on social media, get TechnoRetro merch at TeePublic, and join discussions on Discord about toys, cereal, games, movies and/or shows from the ‘70s and ‘80s by giving the ‘Dads your feedback via voice mail at (209) 878-7323 or sending us your mp3dback via electronic-M to podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com.
Rocky Bleier graduated from University of Notre Dame in 1968 with a degree in business management, in addition to starring in football. After his rookie season, Bleier was drafted into the army, and fought in the Vietnam War. On August 20, 1969, Bleier's platoon was ambushed and Bleier was wounded in his left thigh. While he was down, a grenade sent many pieces of shrapnel into his right leg. Bleier's struggle to recover from his injuries was dramatized in the 1980 film Fighting Back starring Robert Urich as Bleier and Art Carney as Art Rooney. Bleier would play sparingly from 1971 to 1973 as upon his return he couldn't walk without being in pain, and he weighed only 180 pounds. Chuck Noll, the Pittsburgh Steelers coach, waived him on two occasions, but Bleier would always regain a spot on the roster. An offseason training regimen brought Bleier back to 212 pounds in the summer of 1974. From that point in time, he would be in the Steelers' starting lineup. In addition to being a great lead blocker, Bleier was the second of the Steelers' rushing weapons, (Franco Harris was the primary back,) but was effective nonetheless at both blocking and rushing. In 1976, both Harris and Bleier rushed for over 1,000 yards. Bleier played in all four Steeler Super Bowl victories, and caught the touchdown pass from Terry Bradshaw that gave Pittsburgh a lead it would never surrender in Super Bowl XIII.