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Rodney Peete talks choosing the NFL over MLB, overcoming alcoholism, Autism Activism

Rodney Peete talks choosing the NFL over MLB, overcoming alcoholism, Autism Activism

FromNFL Players: Second Acts


Rodney Peete talks choosing the NFL over MLB, overcoming alcoholism, Autism Activism

FromNFL Players: Second Acts

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Jul 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former USC legend and 16-year veteran quarterback Rodney Peete joins Peanut and Roman. Rodney discusses what it was like being runner-up to Barry Sanders in the Heisman Trophy race then becoming his teammate the next season with the Detroit Lions. Rodney carved out a respectable NFL career, but he talks about why he almost passed on the NFL to purse a career in Major league Baseball. Rodney then talks about his struggles coming to terms with the end of his football career, despite having a second act in media lined up after retirement. Rodney later reflects on his initial denial of his son’s autism diagnosis to becoming an avid activist for the cause with his wife Holly Robinson Peete. All this, and more, in a conversation you don’t want to miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Jul 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (77)

On the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and former Pro Bowler Roman Harper break bread with NFL legends about how they’ve taken the passion, drive and dedication that made them stars on the gridiron…and use it to achieve success in their post-playing careers. But it’s not just about the destination! Roman and “Peanut” aim to engage in some real talk with legends about their transitions from the game to finding their passion pursuits in other areas of life. And they manage to have some fun along the way.