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14 years in the NHL is tough and John-Michael Liles made it happen. He was drafted by the Avs, played for Team USA, was traded to the Leafs, Hurricanes & Bruins and dealt with many injuries. He was a fan favorite and still is. Hear JML's great story now! linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

Hopes were high for Montee Ball coming out of Wisconsin, but those hopes didn't pan out. Instead Montee bottomed out, not just in the NFL but in life. Alcohol had taken over. Today he's sober and an open book about his demons. Listen to Montee's journey: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

He was recruited by Gary Barnett but knew he wouldn't play much at Northwestern. After 3 years at Miami (OH), @BobbyPesavento was playing for Gary at CU and led the Buffs to some huge upsets. He went undrafted, hit the AFL and then the real world. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

He grew up in the Rockies system and thought he was a lifer. Garrett Atkins found out that's a rare feat. He did last 10 years in the pros, had some post season highlights and slipped quietly into retirement. Now he has his first podcast in the books: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

He was the first NHL player drafted out of West Point, became a Stanley Cup champion and spent over a decade in the show. But it wasn't easy for Dan Hinote, especially after hockey as a salesman and stockbroker. Today life is better as a coach. Listen ➡️ linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

Nothing rattles Keith Bishop. A force on the Broncos offensive line for 10 years followed by 2 decades with the DEA. Facing Lyle Alzado and missions in Afghanistan were "normal." Today he's the VP of Broncos security and still not one to mess with. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

Tyrone Braxton is the epitome the @CTFRPodcast: battling the lows and rising up: 2 Super Bowls losses✅ 2 Super Bowl victories✅ Substance abuse✅ Arrested✅ College degree✅ Masters✅ PhD✅ His turnaround is fascinating. Listen to Chicken’s episode now! linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

He was a star 3-sport athlete in Lamar. When Scott Elarton was drafted 25th overall in 1998, he thought he'd be an Astro for life. But the pro game has a way of quelling dreams. Today he uses his experiences to help players with their mental game. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, but memories of Draft Day for players will never be forgotten. Hear Draft Day stories from 14 former @Broncos including Peyton Manning, Von Miller, TD, Champ & more in the latest Special Edition episode! linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

Hockey was his life. Kyle Quincey found his niche as a defenseman in the NHL. He also dealt with major injuries & over 20 concussions. In retirement he dealt with life, including his son's brain tumor & figuring out who he was. He's on a path now. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

Growing up in Fort Collins he had no plans for CSU: until Coach Lubick convinced him otherwise. @_dallasdavis became a captain & star for the Rams, on and off the field. His NFL time was short, but his front office gig in MLB has lasted years. Listen now: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

If he were asked to send a message today, it would be a cordial email to a financial client. But back in his hockey days, Rick Berry's messages usually packed a punch. His path from a small Canadian town to the NHL was long, but very rewarding. Listen now: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

He grew up loving basketball & horses. Ricardo Patton's coaching would take him to many stops, including over a decade in Boulder where he recruited Chauncey Billups. Now Mr. Big Shot has recruited him to lead the Porter-Billups Leadership Academy. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

He was a pitcher in high school & juco with no future in baseball. Charlie Blackmon was prepared to get his finance degree from Georgia Tech & enter the working world... until he discovered he could hit. Nearly 2 more decades of baseball followed. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

She'll head into the @COSportsHoF in 2025 with good reason: Lisa Van Goor is a basketball legend. The girl from SD was the 1st male or female at CU to score 2K points & grab 1K boards. The 5X international All-Star now serves as ED of @Buffs4Life1. Listen: iheart.com/podcast/269-cu…

After playing for @wyo_football, his road to the pros took an interesting path. After spending several years in the @CFL, Longmont’s Gabe Knapton set himself up for success in retirement as a firefighter, business owner & family man. Listen now! iheart.com/podcast/269-cu…

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Great hearing from one of State’s favorite sons, Nate Irving.

Nate leads a team of 300 people, coaches high school football and is a girl dad of 3. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast

He spent his junior year at NC State recovering from a single car crash. The next year, Nate Irving was an All-American. @JusSayNate learned early from tough lessons. There were plenty more after the Broncos drafted him: a Super Bowl loss, injuries & being cut. These days⬇️

He's an Entertainment Capital native, but Kenn Solomon didn't need Vegas to entertain the world. He created an opportunity when he cold called the Nuggets & formed a Hall of Fame mascot. Retirement was a little weird, but now new doors are opening. Listen: linktr.ee/ctfrpodcast