Episode 004 of the PFRPA Podcast hosted by Brian DeMarco features executive director Bob Schmidt, who played quarterback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and then the University of Southern California before declining a chance to play for the New York Titans of the AFL.
Episode 004 of the PFRPA Podcast hosted by Brian DeMarco features executive director Bob Schmidt, who played quarterback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and then the University of Southern California before declining a chance to play for the New York Titans of the AFL.
Schmidt reminisces about his journey from Bakersfield, California, which includes the evolution of the helmet, comments about his time in South Bend and ends with his transfer back home to Cali.
He then discusses his relationship with Willie Wood, a Hall of Famer with the Green Bay Packers, from teammate to lawyer to guardian. He also shares his thoughts on Al Davis.
Schmidt talks about the time he faced Woody Hayes and Ohio State and his USC teammates who included Ron Mix and a pair of twins who turned Hollywood.
DeMarco then puts him on the hot-seat to discover the coldest game and the hardest hit, both which bring up some bad memories including a freezing day in Indiana and a knock from Mike Ditka.
The 6’4’’ Schmidt, who also was an all-american basketball player, continues with his thoughts about big game atmospheres at every level and advice he would give to his younger self, which involves keeping the game alive and possible solutions for concussions.
The podcast closes with Schmidt sharing the heart of the PFRPA and their goal to create benefits and programs for retired players as a result of the Fred Dryer lawsuit.
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