Episode XXXI: 4x NFL All-Pro&Super Bowl Champion LeRoy Butler - a podcast by wheretheyat

The 31st edition of Whe're They At features 4-time All-Pro and Pro Bowl Safety, Super Bowl (XXXI) champion & broadcaster, LeRoy Butler. LeRoy emerged from a tough childhood to help spearhead a renaissance with Florida State University's football program in the late-1980's. He went on to excel with the Green Bay Packers for all 12 years of his NFL career as a major contributor to another renaissance as the Packers won Super Bowl XXXI in the 1996 season, and made the big game again the following season. LeRoy is a member of the Packers Hall of Fame and the 1990's NFL All-Decade Team at the Safety position. He was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020. He's the Creator of the Lambeau Leap as well. Now, he is a broadcaster covering the Packers and has launched an initiative against Bullying. See LeRoy's website for more information on his inspirational work and endeavors: www.leroybutlerinc.com.  Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with LeRoy on a cornucopia of topics including:                      

03:23-On how his family is doing within the pandemic.                          
06:50-Doesn't think it's safe for schools to open at this time.                     
09:43-Remembers his former teammate, Tootie Robbins, who recently passed away due to Covid-19.                     
 
12:33-Reflects on his meager childhood with physical disabilities as well as the strength his Mother instilled in him.                      
 
17:38-On his divine discovery that he didn't need leg braces at age 8!                         
 
21:39-Will his alma mater, Robert E. Lee High School change its name? Also, reminisces on the overwhelming racism at the school but the brotherhood on the football team.                         
 
27:09-Gravitating towards Florida State University to be under the tutelage of Hall of Fame coach, Bobby Bowden.                 
 
30:43-On how he and Hall of Famer Deion Sanders contributed to the FSU renaissance.                 
 
36:40-The rich history of the Green Bay Packers provided inspiration for LeRoy.                    
 
38:17-Doesn't understand why current players don't reach out to the greats before them.                      
 
44:05-On how Hall of Fame General Manager Ron Wolf and Head Coach Mike Holmgren led the Packers' return to glory.                      
49:40-On how elite defensive coordinators Ray Rhodes and Fritz Shurmur helped LeRoy become an All-Pro Safety.                      
 
55:47-On birthing the 'Lambeau Leap'!                         
 
58:07-Shares a funny story when he met President Bill Clinton.                      
1:00:10-Discusses how the Packers could have won more Super Bowls in the 1990's.                        
 
1:02:26-Thoughts on when he will finally be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.                 
 
1:05:45-On why LeRoy feels that Hall of Fame Quarterback and Packers legend Bart Starr's number 15 should be retired throughout the National Football League.                       
 

1:09:04-More impactful Packers QB: Brett Favre OR Aaron Rodgers?                       
1:10:41-His memories of Hall of Famer Brett Favre as a teammate.                      
1:13:18-Does he agree with Brett Favre stating that Aaron Rodgers would be better off leaving the Packers to play for the Chicago Bears?                    
 
1:14:41-Shares his outlook on the 2020 Packers, will they be a Top-2 team in the NFC again?                           
 
1:19:11-Should the NFL consider a 'Bubble' system?                      
 
1:23:26-On some of the NCAA Football power conferences postponed the season until the Spring.                  
 
1:24:50-His thoughts on the tension between the players and coaching staff at FSU.                    
 
1:26:13-LeRoy provides his candid take on his former FSU teammate Deion Sanders joining the controversial Barstool Sports.                      
1:27:33-Who's the Best Safety in the current NFL?                          
 
1:28:38-He wants to see his Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals.                         
1:29:27-NO HUDDLE segment of random questions for LeRoy.                      
1:36:46-LeRoy's Mount Rushmore for Florida State football AND the Green Bay Packers.                      
 

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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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