In 1968, he took a shot at the Denver Broncos roster as an undrafted college free agent out of Maryland. Billy Van Heusen not only made the team, he stayed for 9 seasons. Punter, wide receiver, running back... he did it all & continues to stay involved. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

Football at Michigan St vs being drafted by the Cubs. Matt Mauck started with baseball. After 3 years in the minors, he called Nick Saban, pivoted to LSU and won a National Championship. His short NFL career helped his current success as Dr. Mauck. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

Growing up in Boulder, Tony Boselli's only goal was to play for Sam Pagano Fairview Knights Football. Tony thought QB, Sam said TE (then O-line). There were some bumps from USC to Jacksonville to Canton, and while some didn't make sense, Tony moved forward. Listen now! linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

Twinning with Louis Wright who just experienced his first ever podcast 💥 Just like he was for a dozen years as a Denver Broncos corner, #20 was phenomenal. Louis’ episode comes out next Tuesday on the Cut Traded Fired Retired Podcast!

Growing up in Wyoming, Clint Oldenburg thought basketball was his path to the pros. Turns out football was his ticket. Colorado State Football led to being a 5th round NFL draft pick. After several pro teams, retirement brought an opportunity with EA Sports. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

He played less than 2 seasons in college & had no idea his talent was worthy the 1st round. Louis Wright set the standard for the Broncos backfield during his 12 years. 5X Pro Bowler, 4X All-Pro, NFL 1970's All-Decade Team, ROF & more. First ever podcast: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

He could have walked away after being undrafted, cut/signed/cut (often) and injured. But JORDAN stayed the course and finished with a SB 50 ring. During his downtime, Jordan worked on his future & philanthropy. Today that's paying off. Listen now! linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

I’ve had this legend on my list for a while. Such a joy to chat with Fisher DeBerry (and meet his wife LuAnn of 60 years) for the next episode of Cut Traded Fired Retired Podcast. Never fired, just happily retired and full of great stories. Happy almost 86 Coach DeBerry and thank you for the time!

Fisher DeBerry's goals when he became head coach of Air Force Football: 1. Beat Army & Navy ✅ 2. Win Conference Championships ✅ 3. Beat Notre Dame ✅ 4. Win bowl games✅ He also developed future defenders of our country.🇺🇸 Fisher's story is fabulous! Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

He thought his path was baseball. His athletic genes thought otherwise. When Tyler Brayton's lanky body got coordinated in high school, he turned heads. Colorado Buffaloes Football, 1st round pick, 9-year NFL career & now Tyler Brayton is HC Arapahoe Football. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

He went to Colorado State Football to play for Earl Bruce. A year in, Earl got fired. Sean Moran considered transferring until he sat in on Sonny Lubick's interview panel. After 8 years in the NFL, Sean came home and is a firefighter with Aurora Fire Rescue. Listen now! linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

It's tough to describe one person dedicating 5+ decades to coaching the same high school team. Marc Johnson's story goes far deeper than 9 titles with Cherry Creek ⚾️ & molding countless student athletes. His roots were the reason for his longevity. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

Matt Schalk is getting better with age. Maybe it's on again-off again relationship he's had with golf the last 40 years. Maybe he's found the fountain of youth over 50. Whatever it is, the Boulder native is winning more now than ever before! Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

As a pro triathlete, she won an Ironman wearing a skirt. As a business woman, she started a company selling them. @NicoleDeBoom's athletic, business and personal lives have been rewarding, necessarily introspective & life altering. Give her story a listen! linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

Tribulation & triumph followed Orlando Franklin from his birthplace of Jamacia to Canada and eventually the US. No father, homeless, arrests & more. Thankfully football, his mom and some mentors put him on the right path. You've never heard Big O like this: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

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He grew up in Florida, played O-Line for The U and was the Denver Broncos 2nd round pick in 1983. Mark Cooper's rookie class included Elway, Kubiak & Mecklenburg. His playing time as a pro was limited due to injuries, but his love for Denver never waned. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

An Eagle Scout growing up in Illinois. A captain for Colorado Buffaloes Football. The ideal teammate. A Super Bowl Champ with the '85 Bears. His NFL career spanned 12 years & three teams. Emery Moorehead had some ebbs and flows and is full of great stories! Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

A Georgia walk on who beat the others with his left footed reverse spin, hang time & directional punts. In 1977, Bucky Dilts went from undrafted to starter with the Denver Broncos. 3 years later, he was out of the NFL and navigating life's ups and downs. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

He had a trifecta of QB's in his playing days: Steve Young (high school), Doug Flutie (college) & John Elway (NFL). Kenny Bell made the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 1986 & tore up the return game for 4 seasons. Then the real world started. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast