Episode I: Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon - a podcast by wheretheyat

The inaugural podcast of Whe're They At features Pro Football Hall of Famer, Warren Moon. Warren was the first Black and undrafted Quarterback to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Warren won FIVE Canadian Football League championships as the starting quarterback of the Edmonton Eskimos. He finally received an opportunity to start in the National Football League, proceeding to be selected to NINE Pro Bowls, win the 1989 Walter Payton Man of Year (for his charitable efforts and serving his community) and the 1990 NFL Offensive Player of the Year. He also founded Sports 1 Marketing and continues to provide hope for the youth. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Warren on a myriad of topics including:           

02:01: On how his challenging childhood motivated him.             

03:56: Athletic and Social figures who provided inspiration for him.          

05:52: On certain personality traits that developed him as a leader on the football field.          

08:09: On receiving the opportunity to become a starting Quarterback at the University of Washington.             

10:31: Reflecting on winning the historic 1978 Rose Bowl.             

12:11: On how not being drafted in the 1978 NFL Draft was a blessing.            

14:52: On his success with head coach Hugh Campbell and the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos.             

17:13: Finally receiving his chance to start on an NFL team.            

20:35: The adversity of being a starting Quarterback while with the Houston Oilers.            

24:47: How his meticulous routine as a Quarterback helped him become one of the NFL's best.            

28:36: The ascension of the Houston Oilers and their unfortunate collapse in the 1992 AFC WildCard Round vs. the Buffalo Bills.              

32:22: On continued success after leaving Houston.            

34:01: The gratification and inspiration of being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.             

37:00: On how therapy was truly beneficial for him.              

40:24: On the collective excellence of current Black Quarterbacks.          

43:07: On Tampa Bay Quarterback Jameis Winston's erratic play.            

44:56: His candid take on the Colin Kaeparnick saga.            

48:25: NO HUDDLE segment of random questions for Warren.             

54:46: On his current endeavors (including his organization with Vince Young, Andre Ware and Deshaun Watson).            

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Musical selections are from Nabaté Isles' album, 'Eclectic Excursions', available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, Tidal, etc. Check out his website as well: www.nabateisles.com             

 

 

 

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