Sam Brumfield: From JUCO to Division I - Faith, Family, and Football at Memphis
Update: 2025-08-23
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Sam Brumfield shares his athletic journey from running back to linebacker, highlighting the adjustments needed for new positions and his progression from JUCO to Division I football. He delves into coaching influences, balancing academics and athletics, and the role of faith in his life. Sam discusses motivation, family, and the benefits of cross-training. He offers guidance for JUCO athletes transitioning to Division I, focusing on building relationships and navigating cultural differences. The episode wraps up with insights on team dynamics at Memphis, unique game experiences, and the importance of setting goals and acknowledging mentors.
(0:00 ) Introduction to Sam Brumfield's athletic journey
(1:18 ) Transition from running back to linebacker and adjusting to new positions
(2:57 ) College football journey from JUCO to Division I
(7:00 ) Coaching influences and academic balance
(11:27 ) Academic challenges and religious studies insights
(16:03 ) Faith's role in personal and athletic life
(18:52 ) Finding motivation and family influences
(22:35 ) Athletic cross-training and high school sports experiences
(25:00 ) Guidance for JUCO athletes transitioning to Division I
(27:08 ) Building relationships with teammates and competitors
(30:51 ) Cultural differences in college environments
(32:37 ) Personal interests and hobbies
(33:41 ) Team dynamics at Memphis and unique game experiences
(37:24 ) Setting goals and acknowledging mentors
(0:00 ) Introduction to Sam Brumfield's athletic journey
(1:18 ) Transition from running back to linebacker and adjusting to new positions
(2:57 ) College football journey from JUCO to Division I
(7:00 ) Coaching influences and academic balance
(11:27 ) Academic challenges and religious studies insights
(16:03 ) Faith's role in personal and athletic life
(18:52 ) Finding motivation and family influences
(22:35 ) Athletic cross-training and high school sports experiences
(25:00 ) Guidance for JUCO athletes transitioning to Division I
(27:08 ) Building relationships with teammates and competitors
(30:51 ) Cultural differences in college environments
(32:37 ) Personal interests and hobbies
(33:41 ) Team dynamics at Memphis and unique game experiences
(37:24 ) Setting goals and acknowledging mentors
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