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Today’s special guest is Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher, who played with the Chicago Bears from 2000 through 2012. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. In this episode, we talk about something that is important to both Brian and me, and that is helping retired players in need. Brian is on the board of directors for the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, and we spend time talking about that organization in this interview. We also talked a little Hall of Fame and the current state of the Chicago Bears.

For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we talk about the lineage of great linebackers for the Chicago Bears.


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Welcome to the Football Learning Academy!

Don't feel left out of the conversation by sitting on the sidelines.

Enrolling at the Football Learning Academy is quick and easy!! Watch the short video below to find out how to join the FLA. Learn about the many benefits of becoming a member, as well as how to enroll in our classes. Additionally, discover more about our drive and committment to helping retired players in need.

Join a diverse community of football fanatics who are here to deepen their knowledge of the game they love. Regardless of whether you're looking to add a little or a lot to your football knowledge, the Football Learning Academy (FLA) is here to help you put today's game into historical context.

 

Giving Back to Those in Need

"Retired players have been very good to me over the years. They have granted me interviews and helped me get in touch with their teammates. I have been able to form a bond with these players. I want to give back to them. Not all players, especially the older players, are multi-millionaires. Many struggle to pay their mounting medical bills and struggle to transition to life after football. They need help. Therefore, a portion of all proceeds from the FLA will go to help retired players in need." - FLA Founder Ken Crippen

Why Join the Football Learning Academy?

Here are just some of the many benefits that you'll enjoy as a member of our community!

  • Learn from the masters. Special guests teach mini master classes exclusively for students of the FLA.

  • Access to exclusive interviews granted to the FLA by retired players, personnel and leading authorities of the game.

  • Deep dive into various aspects of the game through specialized courses covering football history from the game's infancy to the modern era.

  • Exclusive access to the FLA community to interact with instructors and fellow students.

  • Have only a few minutes to devote to learning? Our classes and videos are easy to watch in short segments. Learn at your own pace and simply resume where you left off.

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The Sports History Network was founded in May of 2020 to bring together podcasters and bloggers covering the history of sports. Their mission is to create the Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear by providing a “home field advantage” for their partners by helping them “fill their stadiums” with fans of their work.

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Get Authentic with Marques Ogden Podcast

In partnership with Alumni Media, this podcast delivers honest, unfiltered, and real-time stories and knowledge with authenticity. Learn from Marques Ogden, a former NFL player who went from eight figures to $8.25/hour by not accepting responsibility for his role in failing his first entrepreneurial venture. Now, he's risen from the ashes to share his experiences and powerful story so others don't make the same mistake. In each episode, he interviews people ranging from celebrities, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and athletes who've achieved the success they've always aspired to by living their lives with authenticity and vulnerability.

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The FLA is proud to call PowerPlus Mouthguard a valued sponsor! If you knew of a product that could help athletes reduce concussions by over 99%, wouldn’t you want to learn more about it? If NFL athletes like defensive back Daniel Sorensen of the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints used it, would you want that same protection?

The PowerPlus mouthguard is revolutionary and the data has shown results. Of the over 6,500 athletes that use the PowerPlus mouthguard, the amount of diagnosed concussions was 0.2%. If you are an athlete or the parent of an athlete, you’ll want to learn more about the PowerPlus Mouthguard. Go to PowerPlus Mouthguard to learn more. Tell them the Football Learning Academy sent you!
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