Aaron Davis, former football standout at the University of Georgia, has joined the Born in 103 Podcast to talk about how the NCAA controls too much of student-athletes lives, what can be done to help and/or fix the situation, and how his experience has translated into the real world after graduation. We also talk about the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft, how things are going in the NBA, and why Kobe Bryant is still in the Top 3 of the best basketball players ever! Enjoy it!
Aaron Davis’ College Career and Accomplishments: 00:52
NCAA Women’s Tournament Weight Room Controversy: 3:38
NCAA Having High Quality Talent for Free: 8:50
Were players constantly afraid of breaking NCAA rules and laws? 13:10
Who was allowed to send money to you? 19:25
NCAA working on new Name, Image, and Likeness Rules: 20:24
Do college coaches at the highest level care as much as they portray in the media? 26:48
College coaches leaving whenever they want but players being limited to when and how they can transfer: 29:43
Did playing football at such a powerhouse program help prepare you for the real world? 35:00
How was your social life as a college athlete? 38:34
Would pay-for-play be “bad” for college sports? 42:09
How does Aaron feel about the new NCAA College Football game that is supposed to be releasing? 44:30
Player evaluations going from college to the NFL level: 49:52
A playing career doesn’t translate to talent evaluation: 56:26
Who should go #1 in the 2021 NFL Draft? 1:02:13
What should the Falcons do with the 4th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft? 1:04:08
Are the Browns for real? 1:09:30
Has Aaron been keeping up with the NBA (National Buyout Association)? 1:13:38
Why is Kobe Bryant your favorite player? 1:20:30