LaVar sits down with the Fighting Illini's Kevin Hardy to chat about how he fit in with the famed 90s linebackers at Illinois, what got him into the game and how he thought he'd be able to wear number 50 at UI (hint...the legend who's award he won in 1995 went to UI and wore number 50...there was no shot!)

00:00 - Intro Kevin Hardy, 1995 Dick Butkus Award Winner

04:55 - Illinois Linebackers in the Early 90s

11:15 - Becoming a Standout LB

15:45 - Wanting to Wear Dick Butkus Number at UI

22:15 - Lesson Football Has Taught Kevin Hardy

26:25 - Biggest Running Back Rival

Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rps6FBtxNBjcamK0F_sAwH4qh73-qAR1K80HefZoF18/edit?usp=sharing

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

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LaVar sits down with the young pup, Alex Brown. The former Florida Gator chats about getting into the game, playing for the Gators and earning playing time after sitting behind Jevon Kearse + what he's up to now in life and what the game means to him.

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football.

Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

#collegefootball #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #florida #uf #floridagators #lavararrington #alexbrown #stevespurrier #gators #floridagatorfootball

Two Butkus Award winners sit down for an in-depth interview as LaVar chats with former Michigan Wolverine linebacker Erick Anderson. Erick discusses his time in Ann Arbor, the magical 1991 season, where the game has taken him and what has meant the most to him outside of the game.

00:00 - Intro

04:45 - How Game of Football Impacted Erick

07:40 - 1991 Season

12:45 - Process of Being Special

19:30 - Michigan vs Ohio State Rivalry

29:10 - Impacting Younger Generation

Full Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CnFAsk1xQu9BrnJWwqprknIyYADYtL1W_Srigpfxyyg/edit?usp=sharing

The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee Lavar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football. Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/

#collegefootball #nationalfootballfoundation #nff #michigan #um #michiganwolverines #lavararrington #erickanderson #umvsosu #michiganohiostate