Episode 13: Connor Shaw | NFL and Former South Carolina QB

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Show Notes:

• Rich Spotlight: Connor Shaw
  • Was recently released by the Chicago Bears only to receive a Facetime call from the Bears Offensive Coordinator driving back to Greenville, SC that Mark Sanchez was hurt and he needed to return to the Bears
  • Had an advantage by having his dad as a football coach
  • Basketball was actually his favorite sport growing up in Georgia
  • Was Florida Gator fan as he always felt he wanted to be different
  • Looked up to Brett Favre and Drew Brees
  • Once in a lifetime opportunity to play for his dad in high school
  • Best memories was watching film with his dad after Friday night games
  • His dad and Steve Spurrier are very similar
  • Dad offered advice to leave high school early and enroll at University of South Carolina and it was difficult for him to be there instead of being in high school
  • No regrets for leaving high school early
  • Feels that everyone needs to have a “Why”
  • Connor would have debates with Coach Steve Spurrier but having success with him is something that he will cherish forever
  • Was definitely nervous in some games but not scared
  • Loved playing in front of the crowd for the University of South Carolina
  • Playing with a chip on your shoulder is somewhat exhausted
  • Josh McCown has helped him tremendously
  • Injuries can affect your confidence but he doesn’t want to be a product of circumstances
  • Words of Wisdom: “Never get ahead of yourself & stay in concrete in the moment”

• Weekly Words of Wisdom:
  • “Success isn’t something that just happens, success is learned, success is practiced and then it is shared.” – Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame MLB Manager

Social Media:

Follow Connor Shaw On Twitter: @cmshaw14

Follow Connor Shaw on Instagram: @cmshaw9

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