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EP 3 Insights Into the Brand New NFL Season From Guest Wes Durham
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Host Jim Powell is joined by legendary sportscaster Wes Durham, who brings his deep insights from covering the NFL and college football. This episode covers his career, the Falcons' latest game, the differences between college football and the NFL, and the complexities of international NFL games. Durham shares his thoughts on his favorite sports, the relationships formed over his career, and insights into NFL team dynamics. The episode concludes with the popular segment 'Get Off My Lawn,' highlighting fan opinions on the challenges of international NFL games.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [00:40] Special Guest: Wes Durham
- [00:56] Wes Durham on College vs. NFL Football
- [03:58] Rooting for Friends in Sports
- [05:41] Analyzing the Atlanta Falcons
- [07:22] NFL Draft and Quarterback Strategies
- [09:33] Surprising NFL Teams to Watch
- [15:00] - Wes discusses Cincinnati Bengals’ challenges for the upcoming season.
- [17:32] International NFL Games and Field Conditions
- [22:15] - Wes recalls the unforgettable 28-3 Super Bowl story from an insider’s perspective.
- [24:10] Get Off My Lawn segment with a passionate fan submission on NFL international games.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- In the Southeast, college football is more than a sport—it's a family tradition spanning generations.
- Successful teams must know when to let go of top players to keep cap space balanced while nurturing new talent.
- NFL teams live and die by turnovers, and this was evident in the Falcons’ recent performance.
- As the NFL grows globally, ensuring quality playing conditions for players is crucial.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Dallas Wesley "Wes" Durham (born January 25, 1966, in Greensboro, North Carolina) is an American sportscaster. He is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ACC Network coverage of college football and basketball. He works telecasts of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) due to his experience broadcasting in the conference.
Durham served as the radio play-by-play announcer for the Georgia Tech football and men's basketball teams from the start of the 1995-1996 season through 2010, and continued to announce the basketball games through 2013.[1] He was also Georgia Tech's Director of Broadcasting[2] and is the radio play-by-play announcer for the Atlanta Falcons.[1]
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