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Category: Athlete Interviews

Athlete Chat: Baltimore Ravens Center Matt Birk

by Matthew Allinson 01-03-2010 08:08 PM Athlete Interviews

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We were privileged to chat with 33-year old Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk to ask some questions about his NFL career and off-field activities, as well as to get some solid advice for the younger players out there.

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Athlete Chat: Norman Nolan

by Matthew Allinson 11-28-2009 07:24 PM Athlete Interviews

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In his 12th season playing pro ball overseas, Norman Nolan has become an expert at living around the world to play the game he loves. We caught up to the former University of Virginia star, who is playing in Argentina, to talk about his career.

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Athlete Chat: Boise State's Winston Venable

by Matthew Allinson 11-14-2009 09:15 AM Athlete Interviews

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An Exclusive AA Interview with Boise State Nickelbacker Winston Venable about his long journey to become one of college football's top defensive players.

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Athlete Chat: Dan Leatherman

by Nathan Rubbelke 09-24-2009 01:00 AM Athlete Interviews

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Double-A pitcher Dan Leatherman talks about his journey in the Minor Leagues and what it's like having a family as you progress up the ranks.

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Athlete Chat: Austin Hinton, The Time is Now for Penn State QB Daryll Clark

by Matthew Allinson 09-12-2009 04:41 PM Athlete Interviews

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Budding filmmaker and former Penn State football player is making a splash after his playing days with his upcoming documentary The Time is Now featuring Heisman hopeful and Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark.

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Athlete Chat: Former Florida Gators Captain Drew Miller

by Kelly Davies 09-12-2009 04:13 PM Athlete Interviews

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Former University of Florida Gator and National Champion Drew Miller talks to Kelly Davies about playing in college, the NFL, and Tim Tebow.

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Athlete Chat: Daryl "MaJic" Dorsey

by Sharon Soileau 08-23-2009 01:35 PM Athlete Interviews

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In an exclusive Access Athletes interview, Daryl "MaJic" Dorsey talks about his journey from being a streetball legend to knocking on the door of making an NBA roster.

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Athlete Chat: John Gilchrist, Part III - Alert and Prepared

by Susan Zaro 08-12-2009 12:47 AM Athlete Interviews

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Former University of Maryland basketball star John Gilchrist opens up to Sports Psychology Consultant, Susan Zaro, about his future career plans, as the third installment of a 3-part series called "Passion for Professional Success."

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Athlete Chat: Alcorn State Wide Receiver Michael Simmons

by Reeve Cononi 08-02-2009 01:04 AM Athlete Interviews

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Interview with Alcorn State Wide Receiver Michael Simmons about his football career, as he enters his final season as a collegiate athlete.

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Athlete Chat: John Gilchrist, Part II - The Lessons

by Susan Zaro 07-28-2009 02:10 PM Athlete Interviews

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Former University of Maryland basketball star John Gilchrist opens up to Sports Psychology Consultant, Susan Zaro, about the lessons he learned after he went undrafted in the 2005 NBA Draft, as the second part of a 3-part series called "Passion for Professional Success."

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