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**Rich Take On Sports**

Host Richmond Weaver explores the influence and impact of sports through conversations with personalities and luminaries who have been impacted, built, and inspired by the role of sports in their lives as they share their personal stories.

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Kaila Burns-Heffner: Sharing IMPACTFUL sports stories Mar 06, 2020

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She's still surrounded by college sports so she still feels connected to college
First-year after graduating from Clemson was tough when she moved to Bristol, CT
Initially thought she was going to attend the University of Georgia but fell in love with Clemson
Dancing was something that she loved growing up but she struggled with somewhat of an identity crisis because she was also a tomboy and wanted to play sports with the guys
During her sophomore year in high school, she tore her hamstring performing at a school program but it took 8 doctors before she was correctly diagnosed
She continued to battle with the hamstring injury and eventually tore her other hamstring
Her parents were very supportive during the time with the injuries and appreciate them even more now knowing the cost and time spent
Sportscenter was always on her TV and knew early on that she wanted to be involved in telling stories through sports
Telling impactful stories in sports is her passion now
She feels that she can connect with people because of her experience of dealing with injuries
Hates when people try to make the claim that dancers aren't athletes
Words of Wisdom from Kaila Burns-Heffner: "She believes she could so she did."

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Dave Goren | National Sports Media Association Executive Director Feb 21, 2020

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NSMA moved to Winston-Salem 2-years ago and Winston-Salem has an underrated sports vibe
Growing up in Boston, Dave remembers reading the sports section at an early age and always loved the stories much more than the stats
Has always loved how sports connects people together and the stories behind the games do just that
After graduating from Syracuse University, he would eventually make his way to Providence, RI before finally getting an opportunity to be a sports anchor in 1988 at WXII in Winston-Salem
Loved being a reporter much more than anchor because as a reporter you can create stories
Hockey is his favorite sport and covering the Carolina Hurricanes after their Stanley Cup win is still one of his greatest thrills
Loves teaching as a professor at Wake Forest University and bringing in guests to help develop the next generation of sportscasters and sports reporters
Words of Wisdom from Dave Goren: "It's not who you know, it's who knows you."

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Alex Weaver | NASCAR Reporter and Host Feb 07, 2020

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Her full name is Jordan Alexis Weaver so her initials are JAWS and people would always make the sound of the movie theme
She's also commonly referred to as Weave or Weaver
Was a tomboy growing up and could throw a football at an early age and has great memories of going to Clemson football games as a kid
Her dad played football at East Carolina and her mom was a cheerleader at Clemson University
She was an only child and playing on a travel soccer team was a way for her to feel like she had sisters and a bigger family
During her senior year in high school, she started dabbling in sportscasting during football games and continued as a student at Clemson while she was helping Chad Morris as a Student Administrative Recruiting Assistant
Never dreamed that she would be working for NASCAR but she feels at home and loves it especially knowing that her grandfather was such a huge NASCAR fan
It can be tough as a female in a male-dominated sport but she thrives on the challenge
Words of Wisdom from Alex Weaver: "Do not worry about tomorrow for today is all we have."

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Ovie Mughelli | All-Pro NFL Athlete & Environmental Advocate Jan 24, 2020

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Ovie has probably had upwards of 100 concussions in his career but did not qualify for the NFL concussion settlement
Believes that there are pros and cons to the game of football and focuses on the pros
Would allow his kids to play but not full contact football until the 9th grade
Loved the warrior mentality from his Nigerian heritage and would act like a crazed warrior on the field
He was all set to follow his dad in the medical profession as a doctor until NFL scouts were interested in him during his senior season at Wake Forest University
Has always wanted to prove his doubters wrong but had many times in his career when he doubted himself
Deion Sanders was a major help and mentor during his rehab from an injury early in his career
Being selected to his first Pro Bowl was a huge God moment in his life and faith has been a part of his life since childhood
Started the Ovie Mughelli Foundation in 2008 and the Gridiron Green comic was inspired by his love of the comic/cartoon Captain Planet
For him, sports is love, creates relationships and an outlet to be the best version of yourself
Words of Wisdom from Ovie Mughelli: "Love others and know that you are loved."

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Quincy Avery | Quarterback Takeover President Jan 10, 2020

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Dad played NFL & college football and served as an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under Tony Dungy
His dad went missing before a game in 2000 vs the Atlanta Falcons because of a drug addiction
Quincy played at Morehouse College but always wanted to be a head coach of an NFL team
After college, he drove to UCLA and meet with Rick Neuheisel with hopes of getting a job
Lived in the locker room at UCLA before returning to Atlanta with hopes of starting a QB training company
He didn't have any money to rent a facility but scheduled an elite camp at 5:30 AM at a donated facility but no one showed up
Josh Dobbs eventually asked if could work with Quincy because he didn't have any college offers at the time
Helping guys get to the next level ultimately makes him happy and he's a product of being driven by what he says he wants to accomplish
Has helped over 150 players earn scholarships saving parents over $14 million in tuition
Very hard to trust people because he’s seen how outside factors can become more important to loved ones than the person that they’re supposed to love the most
Was homeless he moved back to Atlanta but feels that the thing that you fear the most in the world is not so bad
Likes working with 10th and 11th graders the most because you get to see them develop
Knew Deshaun would be a great talent immediately because he immediately saw the IT factor combined with talent
Sports helped him learn to deal with adversity
Words of Wisdom from Quincy Avery: "Don’t get caught up in the things that other people are saying about what you’re doing."

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Rashard Hall | Clemson Football Director of Professional & Career Development Dec 27, 2019

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His discipline can be traced back to his parents growing up in St. Augustine, FL
Saw first hand from friends that did make it by listening to wise counsel and ones that didn't because they didn't listen to wise counsel
Loved basketball early because his dad played basketball at FAMU and had a brief stint in the NBA
First time he played football he knew he was hooked
Florida St. was his college team growing up but no major Florida schools offered him so it was motivation for him whenever he played those schools
Recruited solely to play Safety at Clemson even though other schools recruited him as a WR as well
Prefers to use the term scholar-athlete instead of student-athlete because they will be a scholar the rest of their lives
Believes that sports can create unique bonds with people that is very hard to replicate anywhere else
Knew that working with Clemson Football and the PAW Journey (Passionate About Winning) was the place for him because it's about serving the player's hearts and not just their talents
Words of Wisdom from Rashard Hall: “Be different to make a difference."

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Clemson Football

Kevin Johnson | Pace Academy Offensive Line Coach Dec 13, 2019

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Currently changing his lifestyle of eating and exercise because of his obesity which he knew would eventually kill him
Listened to the book "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins which motivated him to start changing his health
Grew up on the streets of Brooklyn, NY and basketball was his first love in sports
Knew that sports could be a way out but he also had the temptations of living a life on the streets
Was mentored to leave Brooklyn to attend a military school in Virginia at 13-years old and immediately hated it trying to do anything to get expelled
Made his way to Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA where he was convinced to play football and knew that if he didn't then he would return to living the streets
After getting a scholarship to play at the University of South Carolina he knew he wanted to coach so he could help others as he had been helped
Helped Pace Academy to their first state title in 2015
Even though he's a New York Knicks fan, he still believes that Michael Jordan is the GOAT
Words of Wisdom from Kevin Johnson: “Continue to help others."

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Rennie Curran | NFL Veteran & Game Changer Coaching CEO Nov 29, 2019

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Parents came to America from Liberia and Rennie's mom went to Emory University
Going back to Liberia as an adult was very powerful and has much more appreciation for everything in life
His goal is to build a state-of-the-art training facility for sports and education in Liberia
Starting playing football for the Brookwood Community Football League and was immediately hooked on football
Grew up with two sisters and football was his opportunity of having brothers
Wanted to play RB at University of Georgia but Thomas Davis showed him that defense could be fun also
Has a musical ear and plays multiple instruments
His decision to go pro after his Junior season was based on being a father and he wanted to provide for his daughter
During his playing career, he would shut off emotions to deal with fans, crowds and staying focused
He continues to stay in a constant growth mindset which was developed through sports
Words of Wisdom from Rennie Curran: “Training camp moments in life.”

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Grady Jarrett | All-Pro Atlanta Falcons Defensive Tackle Nov 15, 2019

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Wants to help improve the lives of others and believes in being a servant leader
Support from his family has been very important to him
Growing up never had a relationship with former Atlanta Falcons star Jesse Tuggle but does now
Found wrestling after he didn’t make the 8th-grade basketball team and would become state champion his senior season
Would have severe anxiety as a wrestler but after winning the state championship he learned the lesson of the power of your mind
Prefers to experience the pain of discipline instead of the pain of regret and believes that if the best athletes in the world focus on the grind then so should he
Doesn’t believe in comparisons but does believe that LeBron James is the GOAT
Guys are very prideful about the college teams in an NFL locker room and there’s a lot of trash-talking when teams play against each other
Words of Wisdom from Grady Jarrett:
“I want to do what I can while I can, so when I cannot, I will not wish I would have when I could have.”

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Don Munson | Clemson University Director of Broadcasting Nov 01, 2019

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Does not refer to himself as the “Voice of the Tigers” as he believes that Jim Philips will always be the “Voice”
Don’s college roommate Mike Gore got him into broadcasting at Appalachian St. University
His Dad was born in Atlanta and was a Presbyterian minister and worked in a radio ministry and his faith came from a very young age
Love of sports began early because his parents loved sports
As a kid, Bobby Orr was a hero and is on his bucket list of people to meet
Hank Aaron is also on his bucket list but Joe Torre was his favorite player on the Braves
He was involved in drama in high school and loved being on stage and somewhat of a natural ham
Believes that Dabo Swinney is one of the greatest servant leaders he’s ever been around
His faith has deepened because of his special needs daughter Michelle
The hope is for him and his wife Elizabeth to start a foundation
Words of Wisdom from Don Munson:
“The best days are ahead of you not behind you.”

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