Episode XLI: Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk

The 41st edition of Whe're They At features Pro Football Hall of Famer, Marshall Faulk. Born and raised in New Orleans (LA), he had a distinguished high school career in football and track. Marshall starred at San Diego State University as a 3-time All-American Running Back. He was the #2 overall pick in the 1994 National Football League (NFL) Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year and becoming a star in the NFL. After 5 seasons with the Colts, he joined the St. Louis Rams and was one of the lead performers on 'The Greatest Show on Turf', winning Super Bowl (XXXIV) as well as the 2000 NFL Most Valuable Player and 3 NFL Offensive Player of the Year Awards. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011. Currently, he is 5th in NFL History in career yards per scrimmage and 12th in rushing yards. He was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2017. Now, Marshall is now a major part of Virtuity Financial Partners, helping many people with financial planning and literacy. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Marshall on a cornucopia of topics including: 02:35-Discusses his impactful work with Virtuity.                        07:06-Reflects on his mentor as a youngster, Coach Wayne Reese, Sr.                            08:34-On his experiences growing up in the cultural city of New Orleans, Louisiana.                           10:04-The inspiration and work ethic that his parents and older brothers instilled in him.                        12:29-On how he gained a passion for football and the running back position.                                   16:26-The reason for going to San Diego State University.                            18:36-On how he took advantage of his opportunity to start as a freshman at SDSU.                       20:37-Shooting up the draft board to eventually become the #2 overall pick in the 1994 NFL Draft.                            21:43-Reflects on another SDSU legend: the late Baseball Hall of Famer, Tony Gwynn.                22:28-Discusses other esteemed SDSU alumni, Stephen Strasburg and Kawhi Leonard.                   25:50-On his first game back in the Superdome (New Orleans), where he sold popcorn while he was in high school.                         28:00-On the mentorship of Running Backs coach Gene Huey during Marshall's early years with the Indianapolis Colts.                      29:08-The disappointment of missing the AFC Championship Game in 1995 (due to injury) and what it made him realize.                           30:31-Is he surprised with his former Colts teammate, Jim Harbaugh becoming a polarizing coaching figure?                        31:07-On him and fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer as well as New Orleans native, Peyton Manning playing only one season together.                        32:24-Reflects on another Hall of Famer from that elite Colts offense, Marvin Harrison.                      33:13-His initial impression on his St. Louis Rams teammate and fellow Hall of Famer, Kurt Warner and did expect his astronomical rise into an NFL star?                       35:47-On the genius of Rams' Offensive Coordinator and eventual head coach, Mike Martz.                      37:55-His thoughts on why running backs are not valued anymore in today's game.                        40:19-On the generational differences in approach to competition and aspiring to be great.                     41:31-Marshall names current NFL running backs that impress him.                       44:18-On how he dealt with retirement after 12 excellent years in the NFL.                              46:13-His take on future Hall of Famer Tom Brady when he led the Patriots to a surprising Super Bowl 36 victory over Marshall's Rams.                         48:42-Who was more important to the New England Patriots: Brady or Bill Belichick?                       50:40-Who's the better QB, individually: Brady or P. Manning?                         51:57-His thoughts on his former teams, the Colts and Rams making major changes at the Quarterback position.                       54:30-Discusses the NFL having long way to go when it comes to diversity in the front offices and management.                          57:37-NO HUDDLE segment of random questions for Marshall.                       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, YouTube, Amazon, Tidal, etc. Check out his website as well: www.nabateisles.com as well as https://nsiuniversal.bandcamp.com/