The Skylar Lara Podcast

Ross Pierschbacher on Choosing Bama Over Iowa, ‘2nd & 26’ & Life in the NFL


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Former Alabama and current Detroit Lions offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher takes us inside some of the biggest moments of his football journey. From being on the field during the legendary ‘2nd & 26’ play in the 2018 National Championship, to the pivotal decision to flip his commitment from Iowa to Alabama, Pierschbacher reflects on the choices and experiences that shaped his career. He also shares what it’s like playing for Dan Campbell in Detroit and more behind-the-scenes stories from life in college football and the NFL.


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0:00 Intro

0:12 Winning Two National Titles at Bama

0:25 Returning to Tuscaloosa

1:16 Inside the Legendary ‘2nd & 26’ Play

2:57 Battling 1st-Round Talent in Practice

3:55 Holding Younger Players Accountable

5:00 Playing Alongside Ryan Kelly

5:30 Life Lessons Learned from Nick Saban

6:22 “Welcome to the NFL” Moment

7:48 Thoughts on the NFL Roughing the Passer Rule

8:52 Alabama Brotherhood in the League

10:01 Breaking Down Alabama’s Loss to Tennessee


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