Up On Game

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Up on Game: Hour 2 – Legendary Moment, Cuffs The Legend Mar 30, 2024

Show notes

TJ and Plax discuss a Legendary Moment with Dolphins LT Terron Armstead and the change to coaching styles over the years, Cuffs the Legend from the Some Dude Show podcast joins the show for the latest on the hardwood, Kelly Oubre lets the refs know how he feels, and more!

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Up On Game Presents Conversations With A Legend With LaVar Arrington Featuring Dolphins LT Terron Armstead "New School Vs Old School" Mar 29, 2024

Show notes

In this conversation, LaVar Arrington sits down with Tyron Armstead to discuss various topics, including the challenges of the season, the different makeup of the Miami Dolphins compared to the New Orleans Saints, the evolution of coaching, the differences between old school and new school athletes, Armstead's track and field background, and an analysis of the San Francisco 49ers.

•The path to success in football requires luck and fortune along with hard work and goal-setting.

•The makeup of a team can greatly impact its performance and success. Coaching styles have evolved over time, with a greater emphasis on connecting with players on a personal level.

•The new generation of athletes has different characteristics and sensitivities compared to the old-school athletes.

•Armstead's track and field background provided him with valuable skills and work ethic that translated to his football career.

•The success of a football team often depends on the performance of the players in the trenches.

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Up On Game Presents Stay A While With Tommi Vincent Featuring Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover Mar 27, 2024

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Today’s guest Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, PhD, JD, CPA, President, Tennessee State University and Tennessee Titans 2024 Inspire Changemaker Awardee joins host Tommi A. Vincent on Radio Row during Super Bowl LVIII to discuss leadership, the recognition from the Tennessee Titans, mentorship, and more.

Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover is an agent for change leaving her mark on our future leaders. A few of Dr. Glover’s highlights:

Tennessee Titans Inspire Changemaker award recipient
Currently serves as President of Tennessee State
First HBCU Hockey Team under Dr. Glover’s leadership
Former International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha

Host: Tommi A. Vincent

Guests: Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover

Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Motion Hue Productions

Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie

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Up on Game: Hour 2 – Legendary Moment, Cuffs the Legend Mar 23, 2024

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LaVar and TJ react to a Legendary Moment from former Falcons QB Matt Ryan and his thoughts on NIL and the transfer portal, Cuffs the Legend from Some Dude show joins to chat all thinks basketball, talk a little NFL Draft, and more!

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Up on Game: Hour 1 – College Basketball, L’Jarius Sneed Mar 23, 2024

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LaVar Arrington & TJ Houshmandzadeh talk about the impact of the transfer portal, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s comments on the AQ bids as the conference struggles, Chiefs DB L’Jarius Sneed being traded to the Titans, Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and the alleged theft of $4.5 million, and more!

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Up On Game Presents Conversations With A Legend Featuring Matt Ryan "I Was A Game Manager & Changer" Mar 22, 2024

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In this episode of Conversations with a Legend, LaVar Arrington sits down with Matt Ryan to discuss various topics. They start by talking about Ryan's support for the Ice Bucket Challenge and his personal connection to ALS. They then discuss the importance of continued support for causes like ALS. The conversation then shifts to the topic of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports, with Ryan expressing his support for players getting paid. They also touch on the complications of the transfer portal and NIL. The value of game management in quarterback play is also discussed, with Ryan sharing his perspective. The episode concludes with a discussion about Ryan's commentary career.

Supporting causes like the Ice Bucket Challenge is important for raising awareness and funds for diseases like ALS.
Continued support is crucial for finding cures and making a lasting impact.
There is a need for players to be compensated for their contributions in college sports.
The transfer portal and NIL can complicate the college sports landscape.
Game management is an important aspect of quarterback play.
Matt Ryan has transitioned into a successful career in commentary.

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Up On Game Presents Stay A While Podcast With Tommi Vincent "The Scale of Mental Health" With Dr. Nyaka NiiLampti Mar 20, 2024

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Today’s guest Dr. Nyaka NiiLampti, Vice President of Wellness and Clinical Services at the National Football League joins host Tommi A. Vincent on Radio Row during Super Bowl LVIII to discuss normalizing the conversation of mental health, viewing mental health on a scale, distinguishing between mental health and mental wellness, her journey to becoming a licensed psychologist, and more.

Dr. Nyaka NiiLampti is determined to get people proactively engaged in their mental health. A few of Dr. Nyaka NiiLampti’s highlights:

Dr. Nyaka NiiLampti is a licensed psychologist with more than fifteen years of clinical experience with organizations, sports teams, individuals, and families.
Work focuses on multiculturalism and mental health as they relate to issues of resiliency and success.
Works with NFL players to educate them on overall wellness, mental health and substance abuse.

Host: Tommi A. Vincent

Guests: Dr. Nyaka NiiLampti

Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Motion Hue Productions

Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie

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Up on Game: Hour 1 – Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh QBs, Aaron Rodgers Mar 16, 2024

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LaVar Arrington talks about Aaron Donald’s surprise retirement from the NFL at 32, how Russell Wilson, Kenny Pickett, and Justin Fields have all become entangled, the distraction that Aaron Rodgers has become for the New York Jets, and more!

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Up on Game: Hour 2 – Legendary Moment, Cuffs the Legend Mar 16, 2024

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LaVar shares a Legendary Moment with hopeful future Hall of Fame RB Fred Taylor and why he looked up to him, Cuffs the Legend from Some Dude Show stops by, St. Patrick’s Day stories, and more!

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UP ON GAME PRESENTS Conversations With A Legend Featuring Fred Taylor Mar 15, 2024

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On this episode of Conversations With A Legend LaVar Arrington sits down with NFL Legend Fred Taylor to discuss his Hall of Fame candidacy and the success of their show, The Pivot. They also talk about the importance of building relationships and giving back.

Takeaways

•Fred Taylor deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.

•The Hall of Fame selection process is subjective and lacks clear criteria.

•The Pivot has been a successful show for Fred Taylor and LeVar Arrington.

•Building relationships and giving back are important in both personal and professional life.

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