Episode XXIX: NFL MVP & Super Bowl Champion Joe Theismann

The 29th edition of Whe're They At features National Football League Most Valuable Player, Super Bowl (XVII) Champion Quarterback and current motivational speaker, Joe Theismann. Joe is one of the most celebrated players from the historic University of Notre Dame football program. He led the Washington Football Team to a Super Bowl Championship in the 1982 season and won the 1983 NFL Most Valuable Player Award. He is the All-Time leading passer for the Washington Football Club and is part of their Ring of Fame. After suffering a career-ending leg injury, he bounced back as a prolific NFL analyst for ESPN, NFL Network and currently is the color analyst for Washington's preseason games. More importantly, he is inspiring individuals and businesses through his motivational speaking and released an insightful book this past June called, 'How to be a Champion Every Day: 6 Timeless Keys to Success' (https://www.amazon.com/How-Champion-Every-Day-Timeless/dp/1635767121). Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Joe on a myriad of topics including:                      01:44-On changing the pronunciation of his last name, with his Grandmother's blessing.                        02:06-Discusses his inspirational book, 'How to be a Champion Every Day: 6 Timeless Keys to Success'.                             05:14-Joe quotes the great NFL coach, Marty Schottenheimer in his book about expecting to be successful.                           06:24-On how quarantining is a chance for all of us to be introspective.                         08:56-Preaches the importance of following the guidelines and protocols during this Covid-19 pandemic.                            10:49-Reflects on the guidance his parents and Grandmother provided him, growing up in South River, New Jersey.                        18:07-On fellow South River High School alumnus, Hall of Famer Art Wojciechowicz & his high school teammate, fellow NFL All-Pro Drew Pearson.                      21:28-Should the NFL create a bubble structure for their players, similar to the National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Hockey League (NHL)?                          24:37-On how he was able to be a Football All-American AND Academic All-American at the rigorous University of Notre Dame.                            29:08-On how he almost played with the historic undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins team.                       31:56-On Super Bowl victories overly defining a Quarterback's career.                         38:11-The eerie foreshadowing to his career-ending leg injury.                             38:49-Dealing with not being able to play football anymore.                              43:43-His take on the evolution of the passing game.                         45:48-Expresses his elation for Alex Smith's imminent comeback after he suffered a similar catastrophic leg injury.                            47:55-The difficulty of evaluating players, especially Quarterbacks with NO minicamp, Organized Team Activities or preseason football games.                          50:19-Should the Washington Football Team show full confidence in Dwayne Haskins as their starting Quarterback?                          53:19-On the Washington Football Team changing their name.                            55:12-The main reason why the Washington Football Team has lacked consistency since the end of Coach Joe Gibbs first stint with the team (from 1993 until now).                       56:52-Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson: Who is the more potent Quarterback?                      59:01-How does Joe see Cam Newton doing with the New England Patriots?                       59:49-NO HUDDLE segment of random questions for Joe.                       1:05:12-Discusses the 'Joe Cares' initiative that his Joe Theismann's Restaurant is spearheading to provide free meals to those in need around the Alexandria (VA) area.                        1:06:11-His Mount Rushmore for Notre Dame football.                            Follow Whe're They At on www.twitter.com/whe_retheyat, www.instagram.com/whe.retheyat and www.facebook.com/whe.retheyatpodcast/ !                   Musical selections are from Nabaté Isles' album, 'Eclectic Excursions', available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, Tidal, etc. Check out his website as well: www.nabateisles.com