Listen "Ep. 14 - Desmond Howard: Heisman, Super Bowl, College GameDay & Boca Raton Bowl Memories"
Episode Synopsis
Heisman Trophy winner. Super Bowl MVP. ESPN College GameDay staple.In this episode of Inside the Boca Raton Bowl Podcast, Paige Kornblue sits down with Desmond Howard to talk about the moments, mentors, and mindset that shaped his remarkable journey from Cleveland to Michigan, from NFL Sundays to ESPN Saturdays.Desmond also shares his memories of being part of the Boca Raton Bowl, his passion for college football, and his thoughts on where the game is headed. He also discusses discipline, sacrifice, fatherhood, and why kindness remains his ultimate game plan.In this episode: Memories of calling the Boca Raton Bowl and living in Boca RatonEarly Sports Journey: Baseball, basketball, track, and football beginningsRecruitment & Michigan Decision: Why he chose Ann Arbor - and stayed.Legendary Mentors: Bo Schembechler, Bill Gutbrod, and the impact of Greg HardenPosition switch that led to a Heisman Trophy as a wide receiver11 NFL seasons and Super Bowl XXXI MVP with the PackersBehind the scenes of ESPN College GameDay — 20 years in the chairState of college football: NIL, transfer portal & playoff expansionFatherhood: lessons learned and advice to dadsLife Perspective: Complain less, work hard and the power of [email protected]@BocaBowlwww.BocaRatonBowl.com