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JT Barrett is a born and raised North Texas native who is best known for his illustrious career as the quarterback at Ohio State where he was a 3x First Team All-Big Ten selection, 2015 National Champion, and went 4-0 against the school's biggest rival. He’s at TSL2020 in San Antonio now where he's the starting QB for the 1-1 Alphas heading into th…
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Spring Forward Episode 35: SS Tyson Graham Jr.
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Tyson Graham Jr's football journey has taken him from Miami to South Dakota; from the NFL to the AAF to the XFL to the Spring League. It's an unconventional route but the prototypical safety is athletic, can play multiple positions, and has the work ethic to make it to the top of the football mountaintop. He's hoping his second trip to The Spring L…
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Spring Forward Episode 34: TE Darion Clark
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Darion Clark is the second former D1 basketball player to pass through the ranks of The Spring League in an effort to switch sports. Both of those players have been able to find NFL homes. In this episode, we'll focus on Darion's story which starts at the prestigious Oak Hill Academy to three stops at the highest levels of college basketball (Charl…
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Spring Forward Episode 33: Dr. Paul S. Auerbach
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Since 2016, Dr. Paul S. Auerbach has been writing about a theory of his that eliminating down linemen would reduce long term brain injuries to the athletes in the trenches. In 2018, The Spring League gave Dr. Auerbach of Stanford University and a team of collaborators from Purdue University the perfect testing grounds of professional level football…
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Spring Forward Episode 32: QB James Tabary
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Happy Easter! One of The Spring League’s quarterbacks from The Spring League Showcase Atlanta 2019 and the the Japan in Dallas and Las Vegas this year, is working on the front lines of the Coronavirus pandemic in his hometown of New Orleans. Of course, we will mostly talk football with quarterback James Tabary but we wanted to make sure to especial…
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Spring Forward Episode 31: QB Zach Mettenberger
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Spring Forward Episode 30: WR Dontez Byrd
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Spring Forward Episode 29: P Hunter Niswander
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Spring Forward Episode 28: Calgary Stampeders Defensive Trio
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The CFL's Calgary Stampeders are fresh off of a playoff clinching win with a defense that features three former Spring League players: DB DaShaun Amos, DB Raheem Wilson, and LB Nate Holley. All three players were in attendance at The Spring League 2018 in Austin. The Stampeders have two more regular season games left before the playoffs begin and, …
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Spring Forward Episode 27: QB Bryan Scott
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QB Bryan Scott was the surprise success story of The Spring League Austin in 2018. In a camp where all eyes were focused on another high profile QB, the former Occidental College signal caller set a Spring League record with three NFL invites in a single offseason. Scott returns to The Spring League at TSL Showcase Orange County in his own backyard…
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Spring Forward Episode 26: WR Marcus Peterson
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Marcus Peterson is a 3x Spring League attendee. His road to professional football player has been longer than most. From untraditional high school football at a small Catholic School in Los Angeles to a D-II college career in Western Pennsylvania, Peterson defied the odds to get his first taste of the NFL in the 2018 preseason with the Chargers. Hi…
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Spring Forward Episode 25: OLB Lorenzo Mauldin IV
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Lorenzo Mauldin is a graduate of the University of Louisville and is a 2015 third round NFL Draft pick of the New York Jets. He's got 6.5 NFL sacks to his name but his career in New York was derailed by injuries in his third season and he’s now at The Spring League to show teams he’s back to full health and ready to rejoin the ranks of the NFL. Mau…
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Spring Forward Episode 24: WR Blake Jackson
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Blake Jackson is the epitome of The Spring League. The former D1 recruit at Mizzou turned D1 preferred walk-on at Southeastern Missouri State turned D3 National Championship Winning Quarterback turned pro slot receiver is now entering his second season with the NFL's hottest team, the Cleveland Browns. Jackson used The Spring League Showcase in San…
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Spring Forward Episode 23: Doug Whaley, XFL SVP Football Operations
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The Spring League 2019 in Austin will be the first of its kind to have an official partnership with a professional football league, The XFL. Re-launching in 2020, the XFL represents another opportunity for The Spring League players to achieve their dreams of playing football on the professional level. Senior Vice President of Football Operations an…
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Spring Forward Episode 22: David Winter, President & Co-Founder Canuck Play
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In late November, The Spring League will be integrated into its first ever video game when "practice mode" of Maximum Football 2018 is rebranded. In today's Spring Forward podcast we talk to the creator of that game, David Winter. Winter is a game developer but also a huge football fan - especially of the Canadian game - where many Spring League pl…
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Spring Forward Episode 21: WR Griff Whalen
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Griff Whalen isn't your typical NFL prospect who participates in The Spring League. By the time he took part in the 2017 Showcase in Napa, Griff had five NFL seasons under his belt and he was looking to replicate the OTA experience he would have had if he were signed to a team in the middle of the summer. Staying fresh paid off as he signed with Ba…
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Spring Forward Episode 20: AAF GM Randy Mueller
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A new football league called the Alliance of American Football will begin its inaugural season in February 2019 and presents a new opportunity for elite football players - many of whom have participated or will participate in The Spring League - to continue their professional football careers. On this episode of Spring Forward, the GM for the Salt …
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Spring Forward Episode 19: QB Austin Appleby
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The Spring League just wrapped up The Spring League Showcase in San Diego and the first player to featured on the Spring Forward podcast from there is QB Austin Appleby. Austin has taken snaps for two major college football programs in Purdue and Florida and is trying to continue living his dream of playing professional football. The signal caller …
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Spring Forward Episode 18: VICIS Co-Founder, Dr. Sam Browd
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On today’s episode we’re featuring our first guest who is not a player or front office employee of the Spring League. Dr Sam Browd is a ridiculously accomplished neurosurgeon and neurologic researcher. He’s also the co-founder of VICIS - the company that makes the official helmet of The Spring League. Dr. Browd explains complicated medical matters …
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Spring Forward Episode 17: DL Lynden Trail
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Episode 17 of the Spring Forward podcast features The Spring CEO, Brian Woods, talking about the League's upcoming Showcase in San Diego and an interview with Hamilton TigerCats DL Lynden Trail.By The Spring League
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Spring Forward Episode 16: DE Karter Schult
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Episode 16 features an interview with defensive end, Karter Schult. Schult is a University of Northern Iowa alumni who recently signed with the Carolina Panthers. He was invited to two NFL minicamps after The Spring League in Austin and spent time with the Cleveland Browns last year. Take a listen to hear his story!…
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Spring Forward Episode 15: TE Paul Butler
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There's lots of good news coming The Spring League's way. Many players who were with the League in Austin are getting NFL training camp invites in the hopes of sticking. One of those players in TE Paul Butler who took a long and unconventional road to The Spring League. He was rewarded with a minicamp invite from the Oakland Raiders and last week s…
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Spring Forward Episode 14: WR Matrick Belton
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It's rookie minicamp season and quite a few Spring League players are getting invites from NFL clubs. One of those players is WR Matrick Belton out of South Carolina. In this episode of Spring Forward, find out why a receiver who only caught 11 balls in his college career is about to get a chance to play for the defending Super Bowl Champs.…
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Spring Forward Episode 13: DE Aaron Adeoye
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In Spring Forward's lucky number episode 13, we talk to DE Aaron Adeoye who is in just his second year of making the transition from D1 college basketball player to professional football player. When he's not training and continuing to learn the game of football, he's an in-school youth mentor and a co-founder of the Honorable Young Men Club. Link …
In Spring Forward's first episode since the completion of The Spring League in Austin, Josh Gable joins the podcast. Gable is a former professional soccer player who has been trying for the last year to make the NFL as a kicker. He has participated in two arena football seasons, two Spring League seasons, and has had tryouts with a number of NFL te…
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Spring Forward Episode 11: Coach Terry Shea
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Our time in Austin is winding down but it wouldn't be right if we didn't catch up with Coach Terry Shea before we go. Coach Shea has been in football at some level either playing or coaching every year with no interruption since 1960. His 50+ years of coaching experience include two years of assembling the coaching staff at The Spring League. The Q…
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Spring Forward Episode 10: S Michael Egwuagu
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Episode 10 of Spring Forward was recorded live at The Spring League with Safety Michael Egwuagu - an Austin native, UTSA alum, and NFL hopeful. He's been dubbed by this podcast as The Most Interesting Man at The Spring League. You'll have to take a listen to hear why! Tickets for The Spring League games can be purchased here: http://bit.ly/2F1GL3h…
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Spring Forward Episode 9: WR Joe Anderson
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We're taking advantage of our time in Austin and cranking out the episodes. On today's episode we sit down with veteran NFL WR Joe Anderson who might be best known for standing outside the Texans facility with a sign trying to get noticed by the team after stints with the Bears and Eagles...and it worked. We also talk about his drive, where he's fr…
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Spring Forward Episode 8: QB Austin Apodaca
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It's officially Spring! Episode 8 is the first of many recorded in Austin, Texas from the home of the Spring League. In this episode we talk to Team West QB Austin Apodaca (Washington State/New Mexico) about his journeyman college career, his pride in being a Colorado native, and what it's like to be a part of The Spring League now that the season …
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Spring Forward Episode 7: WR Marvin Bracy
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Episode 7 of Spring Forward features a discussion with Marvin Bracy - a former Olympic sprinter representing the United States and Florida State alum. He's playing at The Spring League in Austin to keep his football dream alive, after achieving his Olympic one. In his interview, Marvin discusses the differences between the two sports he stars in, i…
In Episode 6, CB Nate Harris describes his wild journey from playing college football while homeless to the footsteps of the NFL, how he stays motivated despite the hardships, and a bold NBA finals prediction. Spoiler alert: He's from Akron, OHBy The Spring League
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Spring Forward Episode 5: WR Stephen Hill
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In Episode 5, Spring Forward records live from Atlanta with former Jets and Panthers Wide Receiver, Stephen Hill. That Atlanta-area native took us through his football career step by step, talked about his early success as a sprinter, returning to the football field with The Spring League, and more!By The Spring League
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Spring Forward Episode 4: S Jadar Johnson
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In Episode 4, Spring Forward features an interview with former Clemson Safety, Jadar Johnson, who will be playing in The Spring League 2018 in Austin. After walking away from football, three days into his first NFL training camp with the Giants, Johnson is ready to return to the game. In this podcast he talks about his struggles with mental health,…
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Spring Forward Episode 3: RB Lorenzo Taliaferro
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In Episode 3, Spring Forward features an interview with former Baltimore Ravens RB Lorenzo Taliaferro who is currently preparing to play in The Spring League 2018 in Austin, Texas. In the episode, Taliaferro discusses the business of the NFL, overcoming obstacles, life after football, and his thoughts on running backs going #1 overall in the draft.…
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Spring Forward Episode 2: QB Mitch Leidner
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The Spring Forward podcast will focus on the inspirational stories behind the players, coaches, staff, and partners of The Spring League, an elite developmental league and scouting event for professional football talent. In Episode 2, Spring Forward features an interview with former University of Minnesota QB Mitch Leidner who will be playing in th…
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Spring Forward Episode 1: The Spring League CEO, Brian Woods
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The Spring Forward podcast will focus on the inspirational stories behind the players, coaches, staff, and partners of The Spring League, an elite developmental league and scouting event for professional football talent. In Episode 1, Spring Forward features an interview with The Spring League CEO, Brian Woods. Brian talks to the pod about his back…
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