Episode 13: Connor Shaw | NFL and Former South Carolina QB
Episode 13: Connor Shaw | NFL and Former South Carolina QB
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Rich Take On Sports
Show Notes:
- Rich Spotlight: Connor Shaw
- Was recently released by the Chicago Bears only to receive a Facetime call from the Bears Offensive Coordinator driving back to Greenville, SC that Mark Sanchez was hurt and he needed to return to the Bears
- Had an advantage by having his dad as a football coach
- Basketball was actually his favorite sport growing up in Georgia
- Was Florida Gator fan as he always felt he wanted to be different
- Looked up to Brett Favre and Drew Brees
- Once in a lifetime opportunity to play for his dad in high school
- Best memories was watching film with his dad after Friday night games
- His dad and Steve Spurrier are very similar
- Dad offered advice to leave high school early and enroll at University of South Carolina and it was difficult for him to be there instead of being in high school
- No regrets for leaving high school early
- Feels that everyone needs to have a “Why”
- Connor would have debates with Coach Steve Spurrier but having success with him is something that he will cherish forever
- Was definitely nervous in some games but not scared
- Loved playing in front of the crowd for the University of South Carolina
- Playing with a chip on your shoulder is somewhat exhausted
- Josh McCown has helped him tremendously
- Injuries can affect your confidence but he doesn’t want to be a product of circumstances
- Words of Wisdom: “Never get ahead of yourself & stay in concrete in the moment”
- Weekly Words of Wisdom:
- “Success isn’t something that just happens, success is learned, success is practiced and then it is shared.” – Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame MLB Manager
Social Media:
Follow Connor Shaw On Twitter: @cmshaw14
Follow Connor Shaw on Instagram: @cmshaw9
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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.
Connor Shaw is an awesome young man who will keep at it until someone somewhere gives him the chance to prove how awesome he is. He had a magical run at South Carolina in the QB deep SEC, and there are some records from his play that may never be broken.
Thanks for doing the podcast. There has to be a team out there who will Shaw a real shot!
Thanks for listening Mike and always appreciate the feedback. I will be very surprised if he’s not on an NFL roster this season!