Episode 74 - Rich Eisen

The Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins

On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by NFL Network Analyst and the Host of The Rich Eisen Show, Rich Eisen. After Tom Brady retired from the NFL, again, his fellow Michigan man speaks to the Greatest to ever lace them up in the NFL, plus the upcoming Super Bowl with the Chiefs and Eagles. Is Patrick Mahomes the one player that could chase Brady's all-time success?

7:00 - How do you prepare yourself as a broadcaster when you find out that Tom Brady announces his retirement?

8:00 - Tom Brady recording the farewell video, and the old retiree walks through with the metal detector

11:00 - What is it about Tom Brady's longevity that makes him not only the G.O.A.T. but a once in a lifetime kind of player?

14:45 - The significance for Tom Brady winning a Super Bowl in Tampa, away from Bill Belichick and the Patriots, and doing it in his first season.

16:30 - Rich on Tom Brady "In terms of winning, in terms of resumes, in terms of winning, it's Brady and his name will be synonymous with the NFL"

18:30 - Going back to his Michigan days, Tom Brady had to fight for his opportunity to play, and Rich talks about his rise to the NFL.

24:00 - Rich talks about his path to the University of Michigan in part because of the great sports teams, and also because of "The Big Chill".

27:00 - Rich reflects on his relationship with his father and how important it was for the foundation of his upbringing.

32:30 - How have the biggest moments in life and sports prepared Rich for his own show? What has the impact been of broadcasting with your heart and emotions on your sleeve?

41:30 - Looking ahead to the Super Bowl, Rich takes a look at the Chiefs/Eagles matchup.

42:20 - Rich says the Super Bowl will be close and come down to the last possession, just like the AFC Championship.

46:30 - Origin story of "He Got It"

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