The Game Before the Money: Oral History of Pro and College Football
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Upton Bell on Scouting OJ Simpson
Former Colts executive Upton Bell shares about scouting O.J. Simpson. He discusses concerns about Simpson's character even at USC, what he reported back to head coach Don Shula, and his memories of pe
E96: 2023 NFL Wrap Up with Upton Bell
Upton Bell, a former executive with the Colts and Patriots, looks back at the 2023 NFL season and how it rates historically. He also discusses how he approached the NFL Draft, the state of the NFL in
E95: Super Bowl 58 with Upton Bell
Upton Bell reached Super Bowl 3 and Super Bowl 5 with the Colts as Director of Player Personnel. Hear him preview Super Bowl 58 and share his Super Bowl experience. He also reviews last week's confere
E94: First Ever AFC Championship
Baltimore hosted the first-ever AFC Championship Game. Former Baltimore executive Upton Bell shares his memories of the game and building the Super Bowl 5 champion Baltimore Colts. He also shares memo
E93: 2023 NFL Playoffs with Upton Bell
Former Colts and Patriots executive Upton Bell discusses the 2023 NFL Playoffs and makes predictions on the Divisional Playoffs and beyond.To learn more about The Game Before the Money, hosted by aut
E92: Upton Bell Chats 2023 NFL Season
Upton Bell, a Colts executive in the 1960s and with their Super Bowl 5 championship team, gives his thoughts on the current NFL season. Topics include offensive line play, coaching, and officiating. T
E91: Author John Eisenberg Talks Rocket Men
Football author John Eisenberg discusses his latest book, "Rocket Men: The Black Quarterbacks Who Revolutionized Pro Football." He celebrates the careers of Warren Moon, Doug Williams, James Harris, a
E90: Dermontti Dawson Hall of Fame Center
Steelers Hall of Fame center Dermontti Dawson shares stories about his life and career, from playing college ball at Kentucky to being elected to the Hall of Fame.The Game Before the Money Oral Histo
E89: Eddie Meador - A Look Back
Rams legendary defensive back Eddie Meador shares stories in this reposting of one of the first episodes of The Game Before the Money. Meador passed away in September of 2023. Reposting the podcast is
E88: The Legend of Charley Trippi with TJ Troup
Football historian and author T.J. Troup outlines the greatness of Hall of Famer Charley Trippi.The Game Before the Money Oral History Foundation is a 501 (c) non-profit. Learn more about The Game Be