Best Fred Louis Podcasts (2024)

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"Jeff Demps, Pt.1" 46:45

6d ago46:45

46:45

Send us a Text Message. The UF Hall of Famer, UF's career highest yards per carry average leader and Olympic medalist shares stories of growing up recognizing his gift of speed, putting work into track and football, Urban going to his high school to recruit him and what sold him to go to UF as a Nole fan, how his speed matched up to Rainey and Perc…

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"Carlos Alvarez, Pt.2" 47:13

12d ago47:13

47:13

Send us a Text Message. Part 2 of legendary Gator Great Carlos Alvarez's show continues hard conversations on Coach Graves vs Dickey, locker room integration, crippling knee injuries, a Dallas Cowboys 'what if', the records, the Hall of Fames, what he is most proud of, and a solid round of You-Or Trivia! Instagram: @all4thegatorspodcast Twitter: @A…

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"Carlos Alvarez, Pt.1" 57:35

20d ago57:35

57:35

Send us a Text Message. Legendary Gator Great, "The Cuban Comet" opens up about life in Cuba as a kid, coming to the US and finding American football, how his first catch as a Gator changed his life, the story behind his nickname, some outrageous college stories, as well as intimate details about his monstrous return to Miami in front of 70K strong…

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"Louis Oliver" 54:21

1M ago54:21

54:21

Send us a Text Message. Gator Athletics HOF'er and NFL All Pro Louis Oliver joins the guys and discusses his brash confidence and work ethic as a Walk On going from 6th team defense to becoming UF's first 2x 1st Team All-American at DB, his relationship with collegiate and pro teammate Jarvis Williams, what meant most to him from his days in the Or…

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"Fred Weary" 54:49

2M ago54:49

54:49

Send us a Text Message. UF's All-Time Interception leader, 2x 1st Team All-SEC, Consensus 1st Team All-American, and UF Athletics HOFer Fred Weary discusses coming to UF as an athlete, switching from the receiver to DB room, that monster defense that captured 3 SEC titles during his tenure, how the loss at FSU in 96 gave them confidence for taking …

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Thanh Boyer: From Vietnam to Athens, AL 41:25

2M ago41:25

41:25

July 18, 1980, Thanh Boyer arrived in Athens, Alabama as a Vietnamese Boat refugee. She was 12 years old. This is her story - a journey of courage, pathos, humor, and single-minded determination to bring the rest of her family to America. Links: https://www.alcpl.org/ If you would like to share a story, please call the library at 256-232-1233 or em…

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#51 - Ronan Bennett: Creating Top Boy, Working with Michael Mann, Following Obsession, Stamina, and Why Screenwriting is like Playing Tennis with Novak Djokovic 26:21

2M ago26:21

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Today’s guest began his career writing novels informed by his experiences growing up in the troubles of 1970s Northern Ireland such as The Second Prison which was shortlisted for the 1991 Irish Times prize. Soon after, he began writing for television and film, again bringing signature realism to his work in later projects including Michael Mann’s g…

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"Shayne Edge" 1:17:42

3M ago1:17:42

1:17:42

Send us a Text Message. 3x All-SEC, 4x All-American and 3x SEC Champ Shayne Edge tells some outrageous stories about being recruited, wild tales with his buddy Judd, some infamous scuffles, his tumultuous relationship with Coach Zook, the odd perspective of being a punter for the Head Ball Coach, and how it all came together landing him on the UF A…

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#50 - Lorien McKenna: How the The Pixar Story Department Actually Works, Creating Career Agency, Writing For Visuals, Challenging Shame and The Power of Vulnerability 38:09

3M ago38:09

38:09

Today’s guest began her creative journey in the world of theatre before moving to Pixar where she worked in the story department of hits including Ratatouille, Up, Brave, The Good Dinosaur and Inside Out. Having now transitioned to writing and showrunning her own projects, most recently the double Emmy nominated Tab Time as well as co-hosting mega-…

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"Dominique Easley" 56:29

4M ago56:29

56:29

Send us a Text Message. Big man Dominique Easley talks about going from the #1 prep DT in the nation out of Staten Island, NY to UF, what the guys on that '11-2' 2012 defensive unit mean to him, which player they had to get on to become a bigger force on D, which coach he almost came to blows with that ended up becoming a father figure, being taken…

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"Tales of Coach Spurrier" 51:32

4M ago51:32

51:32

Send us a Text Message. This episode features the best Coach Spurrier stories and impersonations as told by his players - our Gator Great guests - spanning all the shows we have recorded to date. Unique tales about the hilariously unique, but genuine, Head Ball Coach that will literally have you laughing out loud! Instagram: @all4thegatorspodcast T…

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"Coach Ron Zook, Pt.2" 41:01

4M ago41:01

41:01

Send us a Text Message. Coach Zook continues sharing phenomenal stories on his player relationships, the frat house incident, his big farewell win against FSU, his players winning the '06 National Championship, himself winning Big Ten Coach of the Year at Illinois, thoughts on Coach Napier, as well as tales on Bill Cowher, Channing Crowder, Aaron R…

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Becca Stevens 56:33

4M ago56:33

56:33

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world. Today my guest is the wonderful and beautiful singer, compo…

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"Coach Ron Zook, Pt.1" 46:00

4M ago46:00

46:00

Send us a Text Message. Former Gators recruiter, DC, and Head Coach Ron Zook joins the guys and discusses how he got into coaching, his path to UF, his recruiting philosophies, which players from the 96 National Championship team he recruited even though Spurrier didn't want, leaving for the NFL, coming back to replace Spurrier, how he dealt with t…

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"Ernie Mills" 1:07:20

4M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Send us a Text Message. Pioneer of Spurrier's first Fun N' Gun offense, 1990 1st Team All-SEC and Team Captain Ernie Mills joins the guys and discusses how recruiting went back in the day, converting from DB to receiver, some of his biggest plays in the Orange and Blue, his "best in the SEC" 1990 season, going on to play nine years in the NFL with …

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#49 - Simon Blackwell: Writing Veep & The Thick of It, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Scary Phrase, Emergency Plane Writing, The Genius of Armando Iannucci, Sweary Grannies, & Why Parenting Makes You A Better Creative ... 36:05

5M ago36:05

36:05

I am lucky to introduce today’s guest who has been at the forefront of British comedy for the last two decades. The man behind hit shows such as Back starring Mitchell and Webb and Sky’s Breeders, his career is long and celebrated but it is his partnership with Armando Innaucci for which he is probably best known. Together they have brought movies …

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"Bam Hardmon" 49:13

5M ago49:13

49:13

Send us a Text Message. Bam joins the guys and discusses having Lito and Jabar as high school rivals, what landed him at UF, his 2000 SEC Championship experience, braving the Spurrier to Zook transition, becoming an All-SEC linebacker his monstrous senior season, the coaches and players that impacted him along the way, and plays a rousing rendition…

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Lisa Fischer 57:39

6M ago57:39

57:39

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world. Today my guest is the wonderful and versatile singer, and i…

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"Jelani Jenkins" 1:06:42

6M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Send us a Text Message. Jelani joins the guys and discusses what brought him to UF, being the next generation linebacker after Siler and Spikes, some of his best pays, being able to adapt to changing defensive schemes with a new DC three years in a row, how that and his father prepared him to be the leading tackler on the Dolphins in the NFL, what …

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"Big Joe Cohen" 1:02:05

7M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Send us a Text Message. Big #20 and National Champ Joe Cohen comes strong with tons of stories from playing with 'The Eraser' in high school, insane bench press tales, Zook and the frat house, to his first NFL sack and being hazed by HOFer Larry Allen, along with all the coaches and players that impacted him along the way! Instagram: @all4thegators…

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#48 - John Zaozirny, Literary Manager on The ‘Magic’ That Makes a Hollywood Script, Screenwriting Lessons from Tony Gilroy, How He Finds Clients, Network Building, and Why Not to Write for the Market 36:56

7M ago36:56

36:56

Hello and welcome to Red Carpet Rookies, today’s guest earned his early entertainment industry stripes working at Village Roadshow and Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company Appian Way, later transitioning to the world of literary management, where he has since set up his own management and production company Bellevue Productions. There his clients…

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#47 - Rhys Thomas: Directing SNL, Secret Marvel Security Meetings, The Handiness of a British Accent, & Making Documentary Now with Bill Hader and Fred Armisen 47:45

7M ago47:45

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Born to a sleepy town in South Wales, after university, he swapped the countryside for the Big Apple where he made his name as the film unit director at New York institution, Saturday Night Live. In addition to his time at 30 Rock, he’s also managed to peel off and create the hilarious documentary satire series Documentary Now with friends Bill Had…

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"Travis McGriff" 1:24:29

7M ago1:24:29

1:24:29

Send us a Text Message. 1st Team All-SEC, All-American, and National Champ, Travis McGriff joins the guys and tells some deep stories on how the loaded WR room competition and early career injuries impacted his college game which culminated with a record-breaking senior year - and find out to whom he credits for making it happen! On to the NFL, AFL…

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#46 - Sam Bain: Writing Peep Show, Crafting Four Lions With Chris Morris, Pre Success ‘Disasters’, Screenwriting Myths, And How Kids TV Made Him 29:47

7M ago29:47

29:47

Hello and welcome to Red Carpet Rookies. I’m very excited to introduce today’s guest who cut his teeth working on the British children’s TV that made up my childhood with shows like The Queens Nose, Tracey Beaker and My Parents are Aliens, before transitioning to his own creations like Fresh Meat and most notably the one and only, the great Peep Sh…

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"Earnest Graham" 55:55

8M ago55:55

55:55

Send us a Text Message. Team Captain, 2000 SEC Champ, and recent FL-GA HOF inductee Earnest Graham shares stories about his early recruitment, his bigtime performances in big games throughout his career at UF and the NFL, his son and huge '24 Gator commit Myles, his coaching career, and plays YOU OR Trivia! Instagram: @all4thegatorspodcast Twitter:…

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#45 - Julian Caldow: Designing Tim Burton’s Batmobile, World Building Game of Thrones, Bond Gadgets, Proof of Work, & The James Cameron KY Jelly Incident 38:30

8M ago38:30

38:30

Today’s guest began his career working as a runner on James Cameron’s legendary action movie Aliens but found his home in the art department where he honed the skill of concept art becoming one of the foremost illustrators in the business. With a resume that includes movies such as Star Wars Rogue Rogue, The Martian, Gravity, Casino Royale, Tim Bur…

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Louis Cole 51:06

8M ago51:06

51:06

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world. Today my guest is the amazing and wonderful Louis Cole, who…

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"John Fairbanks" 1:02:57

8M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Send us a Text Message. Center/Long Snapper of the 'Swamp Kings' era and host of The Walk On and The Gym Owners Podcasts, John Fairbanks shares stories from putting in the work as a walk on to playing in every game 2008-2010! John opens up about Meyer's brutal mental tactics, Tebow, Aaron Hernandez, and some insane stories the doc never mentioned! …

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"Trace Armstrong" 1:04:20

8M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Send us a Text Message. UF Hall of Famer and 15-year NFL vet Trace Armstrong joins the show and discusses his football journey from the Rose Bowl to the Super Bowl, the NFL Hall of Fame players and coaches that impacted him along the way, his special season and teammates as a Gator, what means the most to him looking back on his playing days and pu…

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Dan Tepfer 1:03:11

8M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world. My guest in this episode, is the French-born NYC-based pian…

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"Terry Jackson" 1:05:30

9M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Send us a Text Message. The boys are joined by Gator royalty, 2x SEC Champ and 1996 National Champion Terry Jackson of the 1st family of Gator football! Talks about growing up around Gator football, how he almost wasn't a Gator, splitting time with Eli and Freddy T, why they got beat in '95 and what they learned from it to come back and win it in '…

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"Doug Johnson" 1:12:53

9M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Send us a Text Message. Doug joins the guys and discusses being a dual sport athlete, what he learned as a true freshman watching Danny Wuerffel play, how he felt about being rotated with Jesse, throwing a record seven touchdowns in a half, how he learned to appreciate being a Gator when he went on the League, who his favorite receivers to throw to…

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"Jabar Gaffney: UF Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Special" 52:07

9M ago52:07

52:07

Send us a Text Message. Jabar comes back on the show to celebrate his recent induction into the UF Athletics Hall of Fame! The guys discuss the ceremony, who Jabar attributes to helping him along the way, his records, stats, accolades, and what could have been if he stayed. Jabar opens up about teammates, coaches, and some of his favorite plays fro…

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#44 - Charles Steel: Producing Top Boy, Meetings With Drake, Importance of Hustle, Finding Your Why, & Putting Jude Law on a Russian Submarine 31:50

9M ago31:50

31:50

Today’s guest has one of the most varied resumes of anyone in the film and TV business. Having produced everything from megahit Top Boy to winning a BAFTA for The Last King of Scotland, making documentaries and more, I can’t wait to hear his story and learn from his journey to success in the industry. He also has one of the coolest names of any gue…

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"Will White" 1:13:48

9M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Send us a Text Message. Inaugural member of the Spurrier regime that tied or broke Interception records for a game, season, AND career - 3x 1st Team All-SEC, 3x All-American and 2x SEC Champ Will White (89-92) discusses how fighting through injuries, lack of experience, and the death of his father his redshirt year propelled him into a beast of a F…

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"Zac Zedalis" 1:26:13

10M ago1:26:13

1:26:13

Send us a Text Message. Zac Zedalis talks candidly about overcoming injury and misdiagnosis at UF to becoming a 6th year senior 1st Team All-SEC and All-American as well as his fascinating journey after with stories as ASO Deputy, SWAT team member, detective, how Ric Flair hooked him up with a pro wrestling gig, to now working with The Rock in his …

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#43 - Adam Epstein: Editing The Bear's Best Episode, The Addictive Life of Saturday Night Live, Compounding Relationships & The Music of Editing 28:54

10M ago28:54

28:54

Hello and welcome to Red Carpet Rookies. Today’s guest is a first for a the show. Someone who began his career in the world of comedy editing. With eight years at the legendary Saturday Night Live to his name, he’s been in the cutting room for skits featuring Margot Robbie as a murderous librarian, Ed Norton in a Wes Anderson themed horror movie pa…

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"Swamp Kings Reaction Show" 34:33

10M ago34:33

34:33

Send us a Text Message. The guys share their thoughts on the four-part Netflix series Untold: Swamp Kings, which tells part of the story from Urban Meyer's reign as Head Coach of the Gators. Enjoy clips from Gator Greats from prior shows that had told their stories from the same time playing for championships in Gainesville under Urban. Instagram: …

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#42 - Juliet Taylor: Legendary Casting Director on Taxi Driver & The Exorcist, Discovering Meryl Streep, Spielberg's Pot Smoking 80s Crew, Career Luck, Woody Allen, & Collaborating With A Holocaust Survivor ... 36:34

10M ago36:34

36:34

Today’s guest is one of the most notable casting directors in the history of movie making. Beginning her career under the tutelage of legendary casting director Marion Doughtery, our guest then transitioned to making a name for herself and by god did she. Now retired, during her epic career she was responsible for the casting of films including but…

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"Mike Pearson" 1:13:31

11M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Send us a Text Message. UF Hall of Famer, 3x All-American, and former Jacksonville Jag Mike Pearson joins the guys and tells stories about the Ole Ball Coach, getting "powdered" by his buddies, coming back from a skull fracture and not missing a game, his Gator idols, where he learned some important life lessons, what his success means to him and b…

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Lawrence 1:32:56

11M ago1:32:56

1:32:56

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world. Today my guests are Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, and Jordan C…

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"Mike Nattiel" 48:22

11M ago48:22

48:22

Send us a Text Message. The guys are joined by 2000 SEC Champion and All-SEC Linebacker Mike Nattiel. He shares stories of being plucked off the scout team as a true freshman by the Head Ball Coach, winning the SEC championship, what buddy of his at the "U" he would have loved to hit the most, tales from his days on the Vikings in the NFL, to coach…

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"Aaron Walker" 57:39

11M ago57:39

57:39

Send us a Text Message. 2000 SEC Champ Aaron Walker joins the guys and discusses how putting in work on the scout team made him better, how other guys like Kinney and Troupe in the Tight End room impacted the team, what winning the SEC Championship in 2000 meant to him and not winning it all in 2001 as well. What happened his senior season that cha…

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Joel Mize: World War II Military Family 21:53

12M ago21:53

21:53

Joel Mize is the son and nephew of five World War II veterans representing the U.S. Army, Army Air Corps, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marines Corps. Growing up they were his personal heroes, along with his grandmother, the matriarch of the Putnam family. Deeply patriotic, she worked in the support staff of the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant in World War I and…

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Frank Grose: Vietnam Chinook Helicopter Pilot 28:47

12M ago28:47

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Frank ‘Max’ Grose served in the 147th assault support helicopter company in Vietnam, known as the Hillclimbers. He was 21 years old when he got to Vietnam in 1967 and tasked with flying a Chinook helicopter in and out of dangerous sorties to aid troops fighting on the ground. In this podcast he recounts, in riveting detail, missions where mere seco…

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"Steven Harris" 51:33

12M ago51:33

51:33

Send us a Text Message. 2006 National Champion and team leader Steven Harris joins the guys and talks about loyalty to his hometown, family, and friends - and the man they molded him into. His rocky path at UF, culminating in becoming an integral part of the Gators rise back to national prominence and championship glory. From Coach Zook to Coach Me…

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Scott Tixier 1:03:46

12M ago1:03:46

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Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world. My guest today is the wonderful improviser, composer and Gr…

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"Brandon James" 1:04:08

12M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Send us a Text Message. Our first 2x National Champion guest, UF Hall of Famer and '08 SEC Special Teams POY Brandon James joins the guys and talks about his huge successes and mistakes at UF that molded him into the 2x All-American that holds 11 UF and 5 SEC Special Teams records! Brandon opens up about his teammates and coaches during the most do…

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"Keiwan Ratliff" 1:00:40

1y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Send us a Text Message. Consensus All-American, SEC DPOY, and UF Hall of Famer Keiwan Ratliff joins the show and talks about his move from Ohio to Florida, his passion for playing receiver, what happened when he told new Coach Zook he wanted to leave UF, the toughest receiver he had to cover, and what accolades like Team Captain mean to him! Instag…

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"Jeremy Mincey" 43:06

1y ago43:06

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Send us a Text Message. Jeremy joins the guys and discusses his path to Gainesville, staying focused his two years in the Orange and Blue, wreaking havoc on quarterbacks, and becoming a leader in the locker room as team captain. He tells stories of coaches and players through his solid 10-year NFL career - including the #1 quarterback he loved to h…

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