NFL kicker and entrepreneur Matt McCrane joins the show to talk football, his restaurant, and his journey.

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Chapters

0:00 - Introduction to Matt McCrane  

5:13 - Matt's Journey into Kicking  

10:23 - NFL Experiences and Challenges  

14:39 - The Cutthroat Nature of Kicking  

18:52 - Life Beyond Football: Restaurant Ventures  

20:09 - Real Estate and Business Aspirations  

27:51 - Navigating Life After Sports  

29:31 - The Importance of School Connections for Athletes  

32:33 - The Role of Education in College Sports  

34:31 - Navigating Academic Standards in College Football  

39:15 - The Journey to Division I Football  

42:43 - The Changing Landscape of Kicking Specialists  

44:10 - Mental Resilience in Professional Sports  

51:12 - Life After Football: Transitioning Careers