EP 7 Halftime of the 2024 NFL regular season with Wayne Larrivee

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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Host Jim Powell engages in a lively conversation with legendary sportscaster Wayne Larrivee, the iconic voice of the Green Bay Packers. They explore Larrivee's illustrious broadcasting career and dissect key NFL season dynamics: standout player performances, strategic shifts towards running games, and the impact of recent rule changes like dynamic kickoffs. The episode discusses midseason team evaluations, including the Green Bay Packers, NFC East and West standings, and the challenges faced by teams like the Cowboys and 49ers. Additionally, Larrivee credits Kansas City's defensive prowess plus discusses the rise of young rookie quarterbacks such as Bo Nix, Caleb Williams, and Jaden Daniels. Larrivee shares invaluable broadcasting career advice, reflecting on inspirations like Marv Albert. The episode also covers the ongoing debate on transgender athletes in women's sports, exemplifying the show's blend of sports, expertise, and provocative discussions.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[00:41] Interview with Wayne Larrivee, 46-year NFL radio broadcaster
[03:32] NFL Evolution and Rule Changes
[08:59] NFC Teams Mid-Season Review
[16:35] Impact of Super Bowl Losses on Teams
[17:39] AFC East: Buffalo's Strong Start and Miami's Struggles
[17:54] Jets' Controversies and Offensive Line Issues
[19:01] Pittsburgh Steelers Leading the North
[19:47] Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals Update
[20:07] Cleveland Browns' Struggles and Deshaun Watson's Contract
[20:57] AFC South: Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts
[21:23] Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans
[22:09] Kansas City Chiefs' Dominance in the West
[23:22] Chargers and Broncos: Coaching and Quarterback Dynamics
[25:04] Wayne Larrivee Broadcasting Journey
[30:49] Get Off My Lawn: Controversy in Women's Sports

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

The structure of NFL teams is in constant flux due to free agency and changing regulations, which significantly impact team performances over the regular season.
Despite the NFL's evolution toward the passing game, teams that reach the Super Bowl can often run the ball and stop the run effectively.
The experience and college preparation of young quarterbacks like Caleb Williams can predict their success, but the NFL ruins more quarterbacks than it makes.
Losing a Super Bowl, especially in dramatic fashion, can have lasting psychological impacts on a team, which may affect future performances and raises questions about the 49ers’ ability to rebound from their slow start in ‘24.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Wayne Larrivee is an American sportscaster. Larrivee is currently the radio play-by-play voice of the Green Bay Packers on the Packers Radio Network alongside color commentator Larry McCarren and calls college football and basketball for the Big Ten Network on television.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-powell-38715a5/

Website: http://fansfirstpodcast.com/

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