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Orwin Smith, former All-ACC running back at Georgia Tech, joins the podcast to talk about his boys playing youth football, club teams vs. multi-sport at the youth level, CTE and the “gladiator” culture of football. We also discuss the continuing rise of MLS with Atlanta United, NCAA revenue sharing with its’ players, Orwin’s near-sit out while playing at Georgia Tech, and baseball’s problem with reaching inner-city youth.
Out of the Box: The Braves are back! Coach and Tucker debate the All Star Game, which (thankfully) doesn’t count, but does it matter at all? Going First to Third: The moves to make at the trade deadline, how the surprise 1st-half struggles of the Giants, Cubs and Indians, overshadows the success of the feel-good Rockies and Brewers, and the end of the Tigers window. Coming into Home: Sleeper picks for the postseason, and any excitement for the 2017 Hall of Fame weekend?