Desmond Howard: Saban & Belichick, Michigan, GreenBay Dallas, CJ Stroud & Emmy scandal? | The Pivot
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Published 2024-01-12
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Desmond Howard talks end of football era with Saban & Belichick out, Michigan National Champs, Green Bay vs Dallas WildCard matchups, CJ Stroud success & opens up on the scandal of Emmy's being revoked for him and his ESPN College Gameday hosts.
One of the most iconic moments in football history came from one of the game’s most prolific players, and it didn’t even happen during a play. When Michigan star Desmond Howard struck the Heisman pose against Ohio State in 1991, he cemented his legacy as a college football great and etched his name in football history books.
Fresh off of his alma mater's big National Championship win this week, the former Heisman winner and MIchigan great Desmond Howard, sits with Ryan, Channing and Fred to chat about his life on and off the field from growing up in impoverished parts of Cleveland to his NFL legacy as a Super Bowl MVP for Green Bay to his proudest accomplishment, being a good husband and father.
Witnessing the change of football over the years, especially at college level, Desomd talks what it means for the game with legends of Nick Saban and Bill Bilichick stepping away from coaching and how NIL has lessened the competition mindset and added to entitlement for young athletes.
Today, Desmond is known as one of the most pleasant people in sports media and has become a staple on ESPN’s College Gameday broadcasts. However, in a recent scandal with the Sports Emmys, Desmond and his fellow co-hosts of College GameDay had their statues taken back from them when a scandal was uncovered by the television academy of listing fake names for talent to win in categories. Desmond opens up for the first time as the news is breaking and shares the one thing that really pushed him to the edge in the entire situation, Lee Corso losing his too.
With divorced parents and an atmosphere filled with gangs, drugs and violence, Desmond’s adversity in high school and college only helped motivate him to outwork his situation. Yet as he was told in an impromptu meeting with famous Dr. Harry Edwards, there is a struggle that must be. A man whose biggest moments transcended college football forever is etched into the minds of fans both new and old. By approaching football and life with gratitude, he has no regrets, and the smile people see on TV is the same one Desmond Howard has away from it.
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All Comments (21)
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Love this interview because it actually gave fans of college football who grew up in the 90’s a chance to celebrate a hero. Desmond Howard was that dude back at Michigan and I’ve watched him for longer than I can remember on College Gameday. This interview provided a chance to really know more about him and his personality. To that point, Desmond Howard is cool as hell. Great interview for him to utilize the platform and “LANK”.
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Desmond is real. I know he has to be a certain way on TV but this interview shows his authenticity. I love it.
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The chemistry with Desmond is so great, I wouldn’t be mad if he became a permanent fixture and member of the cast.
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Man has the Heisman trophy behind him while he is talking. Damn that's a flex!
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Salute to production crew behind The Pivot for being able to get out this level of content so fast. Y'all are next level. 🔥🎥🎦👏🏾🏆
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When I saw it was Desmond Howard....I was excited for this episode 👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽🎙...this guy is so great on College GameDay..and hear his back story, and conversation with the fellas, was soooooo cool..now this was true barbershop talk..I vote for him to join the Pivot..🤣let's gooooooo RC, Chan, and Fred!!! Keep doing the damn thing👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽🏆🏆🏆👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽
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So glad Desmond Howard is who I thought he was. I’m an old guy who was taught to love the individual athletes more than teams. He is one of my favorites.
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Absolutely loved this interview. Always thought Desmond was an intriguing young man and he didn’t disappoint. He’s so comfortable being himself and his laugh is infectious. May God continue to smile upon him.
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The most unmistakable laugh in sports! Great interview!
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The Original Heisman Pose! 🏆
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Desmond didn't disappoint! I knew that he was a very deep person and it really came out during this podcast. If he has written any books, I will have to read them.
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Easily top 5 Pivot I've seen so far. Desmond is so likeable and down to earth. Great work on this one guys.
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This was a great interview. We love Desmond Howard here in Michigan. From the eastside of Detroit This brother has a beautiful soul inside & out! We have to mention the million dollar smile is😀 I love learning something new every time I watch the podcast. Des wears his heart on his sleeve. He cares about the next man. Have a great weekend. 🏈🏈🏈🏈
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This is a tremendous interview. Brother Howard seems to be stand up guy. You good men are doing what's necessary man. Love to the Pivot as always!
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10 mins in, I LOVE the video. You can feel the love and respect between the hosts and guest. God bless and thanks for the show!
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...I dig how Desmond acknowledged all three of them. Small details mean everything sometimes.
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I will watch this episode 100 times. So much good info plus entertainment in this episode. Good one again fellas. 👍🏽👍🏽❤
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I didn't think I could love another episode this much but this one is top 5 for me. Excellent job guys ❤❤❤❤❤
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Go get Nick Saban on the Show he will be great, extraordinary conversation!!!
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Great interview! The chemistry y’all had was so cool! Dez seems to be exactly who you think he is from watching him on tv. Loved it 👍🏽
