The Weekly Blitz

College football analyst Joe Lisi takes an early look at week one of the college football season. Joe gives his unique take on some of the marquee matchups this upcoming September.

Joe Lisi speaks with former West Vriginia running back Avon Cobourne about his outstanding career in Morgantown. Cobourne rushed for 5,164 yards and is the Mountaineers All-Time ruhsing leader.

Marvin Constant talks about his career in Tuscaloosa. Marvin was a dominant linebacker in his first season in 1999 earning him All-SEC Freshman selection. Constant epitomized what the game of football represents in the way he played the game. Marvin was a physical linebacker that could run sideline to sideline.

He was a strong linebacker that could bench well over 450 pounds back in his playing days and is best known for his goal line tackle in 1999 against LSU in Tuscaloosa. The tackle ended the game in Bryant-Denny Stadium to give the Crimson Tide the 23-17. 

The tackle would cost Constant his atheltic career as he was injured on the play. However, being the competitor that Marvin was he perserveed and went to tackle the game of life.

He wrote a book called "A Man Who Bleeds Crimson". Marvin is a class act and shows that the game of football teahces more than just sports.

Former Syracuse and NFL star Donovin Darius spoke with Joe Lisi about his outstanding career in college and the NFL. Donovin was a standout for the Orangeman from 1994-1997 and became two-time All Big East selection in 1995 and 1996. In 1997, Darius became the All-Big East Defensive Player of the Year which led to him being drafted in the 1st round of the 1998 NFL Draft (25th overall). 

Darius was a standout at the safety position for Syracuse who played the game with intensity and great work ethic. He was a fantastic in run support and was able to make plays sidleine to sidleine against opposing offenses. Donovin finished his career in Syracuse with 379 total tackles. 

Donovin was drafted by te Jacksonville Jaguars in 1998  and spent nine years with the team from 1998-2006. During that time he recorded 624 total tackles, 14 interceptions and 2 sacks and became the leader of the secondary. He was a dominant hitter at the safety position and was one of the best safeties in the NFL during his playing days. 

After his playing days were over in 2007, Darius began working on life after football and has spent his time giving back to younger athletes of all ages through his charity called: The Donovin Darius Foundation.  

To learn more about Donovin's charity click the link below:

www.DonovinDariusFoundation.com

 

Donovin is a role model for his abiltiy to mentor younger people and his ability to relate the game of football to life's experiences. Donovin is an inspiration to former NFL players as well through the NFL LEgends program which helps former players transition to life after football. Donovin is part of a team that was created by the NFL to help former players with any transition after their playing days are over.

Former Ohio State QB Grege Frey joins Joe Lisi on The Weekly Blitz. Joe and Greg discuss the upcoming 2015 season for the defending National Champions.

CEO Phil Steele of Phil Steele Publications joins Joe Lisi on The Weekly Blitz. Phil and Joe discuss the Top 25 landscape  and which teams are poised to breakout in  the 2015 season of college football.

Former Syracuse and NFL LB Morlon Greenwood joins Joe Lisi on THe Weekly Blitz

Morlon started 48 consecutive games for the Syracuse Orange and was an All Big East selection and team captain in his senior season.  

Morlon was a 3rd round draft pick in the 2001 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. Greenwood played in 125 games for the Dolphins, Texans and Raiders in 8 seasons. 

Morlon has an incredible story and fans will hear an amazing athlete who is doing great work within his community.

Former Syracuse WR Rob Carpenter joins Joe Lisi on this edition of The Weekly Blitz. Joe and Rob discuss the upcoming 2015 for his alma mater, the Syracuse Orange.

Former Wisconsin running back Anthony Davis joins Joe Lisi on The Weekly Blitz. Joe and Anthony speak about the upcoming 2015 season for the Wisconsin Badgers.

Former Tennessee Volunteer wide reciever CJ Fayton joins Joe Lisi on The Weekly Blitz. Fayton was a big play receiver for the Volunteers from 2002-2005 recording 74 receptions for 981 yards averaging 13.3 yards per reception with 7 touchdowns. 

 

Fayton had great size and strength and had some amazing receptions in his career while in Knoxville. Fayton had soft hands and ran crisp routes while helping lead the Volutneers to some memorable victories in Tennessee football.