Rich Take On Sports

Episode 13: Connor Shaw | NFL and Former South Carolina QB

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Episode 13: Connor Shaw | NFL and Former South Carolina QB

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Show Notes:

  • Rich Spotlight: Connor Shaw
    • Was recently released by the Chicago Bears only to receive a Facetime call from the Bears Offensive Coordinator driving back to Greenville, SC that Mark Sanchez was hurt and he needed to return to the Bears
    • Had an advantage by having his dad as a football coach
    • Basketball was actually his favorite sport growing up in Georgia
    • Was Florida Gator fan as he always felt he wanted to be different
    • Looked up to Brett Favre and Drew Brees
    • Once in a lifetime opportunity to play for his dad in high school
    • Best memories was watching film with his dad after Friday night games
    • His dad and Steve Spurrier are very similar
    • Dad offered advice to leave high school early and enroll at University of South Carolina and it was difficult for him to be there instead of being in high school
    • No regrets for leaving high school early
    • Feels that everyone needs to have a “Why”
    • Connor would have debates with Coach Steve Spurrier but having success with him is something that he will cherish forever
    • Was definitely nervous in some games but not scared
    • Loved playing in front of the crowd for the University of South Carolina
    • Playing with a chip on your shoulder is somewhat exhausted
    • Josh McCown has helped him tremendously
    • Injuries can affect your confidence but he doesn’t want to be a product of circumstances
    • Words of Wisdom: “Never get ahead of yourself & stay in concrete in the moment”




      • Weekly Words of Wisdom:
        • “Success isn’t something that just happens, success is learned, success is practiced and then it is shared.” – Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame MLB Manager




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