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"When you're old, it's going to be too late. Grind while you're young."

Coach Rodo sits down with his nephew, Jadyn Walker (#31), linebacker for the USC Trojans. Jadyn takes us behind the scenes of what it's really like to play in the Los Angeles Coliseum and the reality of being a student-athlete at one of the biggest programs in the country.

In this deep-dive interview, Jadyn opens up about his "spiritual awakening" before leaving for Cali, the necessity of time management (even when you're struggling with it), and why college football is now a year-to-year business. From the beaches of SoCal to the nitty-gritty of the linebacker room, Jadyn shares the advice he’d give his younger self: protect your energy, keep God first, and be happy for your teammates' success even when you're waiting for your turn.

Fight on! ✌️

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(00:45) - Introducing Jadyn Walker: From Portland to the USC Coliseum.
(02:30) - Why USC? Choosing the best opportunity over local options.
(04:15) - The "Uncomfortable" Grind: Why there's no sugarcoating the hard work.
(06:00) - Spiritual Awakening: Finding faith and blocking out the noise.
(08:30) - The D1 Reality Check: Managing grades, "fuck-ups" on campus, and dance class.
(11:00) - LA Vibes: Adjusting from Kalamazoo County to the beaches of SoCal.
(13:15) - Don't Take it Personal: Dealing with "yelling" coaches and the business of football.
(15:45) - Sideline Energy: Why Jadyn is the first to celebrate his teammates' sacks.
(18:30) - Time Management 101: Why sleep is a "vital key" to surviving college.
(21:00) - The Year-to-Year Contract: Re-signing scholarships and competing for your spot.
(23:15) - Protect Your Energy: Final advice for the next generation.

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