Episode 28: George Wrighster III | Former NFL & University of Oregon Tight End
Episode 28: George Wrighster III | Former NFL and University of Oregon Tight End
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Rich Take On Sports
Show Notes:
- Rich Spotlight: George Wrighster III
- Wrote the column about masculinity because of things in his life after getting married
- Grew up in Memphis but moved to California and even though he was a chubby kid and battled stuttering he wanted to be a professional athlete and work in TV
- Attended the University of Oregon after a last minute visit before signing day
- Realized that the NFL was a business early in his career after being drafted in the 4th round by the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Focusing now on building his brand through multiple platforms which include a podcast coming out soon called UNAFRAID
- Becoming less optimistic that Colin Kaepernick will be in the NFL
- Words of Wisdom from George Wrighster III: “A man’s weaknesses flow from the same well as his strengths.”
- Weekly Words of Wisdom:
- “Success is a process, a quality of mind and way of being, an outgoing affirmation of life.” Alex Noble
Social Media:
To Follow George Wrighster on Twitter: @georgewrighster
Find More Information about George Wrighster Blog: Tight End Blog
Find More Information about Saturday Blitz Blog: Saturday Blitz
J. School Guest Column by George Wrighster III: What Steph Curry Taught Me About Being a Man
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About the author, Richmond Weaver
Richmond, a graduate of Clemson University has been involved with sports for most of his life and developed a passion for basketball and sports at an early age. He currently lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Karen, founder of Upstate Esthetics and their three kids.