Cobi sits down with Coach Nemo Washington—Delaware State’s offensive coordinator, former Bowie State QB, and NFL Diversity Coaching Fellow with the Cleveland Browns—opens up like never before.

From growing up in Atlanta and Seat Pleasant, to battling a rare brain cyst in college, to being spiritually redirected from player to coach, Nemo’s journey is one of calling, adversity, and grace. He talks about Coach Damon Wilson saving his career, how Deshaun Jackson’s staff energized DSU football, and the 65+ years of NFL experience now sitting inside the Hornets’ meeting room.

We also dig into:
– How DSU built its identity through “dog mentality,” detail, and resilience
– His “Slide First” offensive philosophy
– What makes a real “dog” on film
– How NFL scouting, detail, and professionalism shape his coaching
– The dual identity of Coach Washington: calm off the field, pure fire on it
– Why relationships, faith, and family keep him grounded
– Why HBCU coaches belong on NFL staffs—and which ones deserve a shot

This is storytelling. This is vulnerability. This is HBCU football culture at its best.

If you love HBCU football, MEAC storylines, Bowie State legends, or Delaware State’s rise under DeSean Jackson… this interview is a must-watch.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
00:32 – Growing up in Atlanta & Seat Pleasant
03:04 – The brain cyst + adversity changing his calling
05:50 – How Coach Damon Wilson saved his career
11:56 – “Slide First” philosophy explained
12:36 – The two versions of Nemo: coach vs person
15:40 – Cleveland Browns fellowship + NFL lessons
18:37 – Why HBCU coaches belong in the League
21:10 – Teaching DSU players how to be pros
23:00 – How to spot a “dog” on film
27:10 – How coaching today has changed with parents, attitudes, and players
30:27 – Inside DSU’s 65+ years of NFL experience
33:09 – His role in DSU’s identity shift
34:27 – What he hopes players feel from him
36:10 – Who Nemo Washington is outside football