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Hall of Famer Doug Williams talks Coach Prime and HBCUs, His Legacy, His Top 4 Current QBs

Hall of Famer Doug Williams talks Coach Prime and HBCUs, His Legacy, His Top 4 Current QBs

FromThe Process with Nate Burleson


Hall of Famer Doug Williams talks Coach Prime and HBCUs, His Legacy, His Top 4 Current QBs

FromThe Process with Nate Burleson

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Dec 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Episode #8: Doug, one of the NFL’s true OGs, joins Roman and Peanut on the pod. Roman gives Doug his flowers for achieving “GOAT status” for all of his contributions to the HBCU football community as a player and ambassador (3:31). Doug has continued to give back to the HBCU community, and he credits his former Grambling St. coach Eddie Robinson for instilling that in him (5:12). Doug also talks about his current second act with the Washington Commanders, and the historic nature of working with the NFL’s first Black team president Jason Wright (7:36). Doug discusses his goals for the coaching fellowship named in his honor (14:00), and the importance of having a pipeline of Black QB coaches (17:50). Doug gives the origin story of how he created the Black College Football Hall of Fame (22:05). He also talks about the Deion effect of the recent spotlight HBCU football has enjoyed (29:10). Doug gives his top 4 QBs to watch right now, and why he loves Josh Allen’s “I don’t give a damn” attitude (39:20). He also talks why he was “born too soon” when looking at current QB contracts (43:21). And, Doug tells the incredible story of being recruited by Eddie Robinson at Grambling St.(46:30). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Dec 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

On The Process with Nate Burleson…Nate talks with some of the world’s most successful athletes, celebrities, and luminaries to highlight how they’ve charted their own unique paths to superstardom. They’ve become household names, but that didn’t happen overnight. Nate, with his charisma and ability to connect with people from all walks of life, digs in during conversations to find out the moment, the motivation, and the process that has guided their success. The synergy of Nate’s process as an NFL player and entertainer, along with A-list guests sharing their experiences, will leave listeners entertained, empowered, and inspired.