Desmond Howard: Saban & Belichick, Michigan, GreenBay Dallas, CJ Stroud & Emmy scandal? | The Pivot

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Desmond Howard talks end of football era with Saban & Belichick out, Michigan National Champs, Green Bay vs Dallas WildCard matchups, CJ Stroud success & opens up on the scandal of Emmy's being revoked for him and his ESPN College Gameday hosts.
One of the most iconic moments in football history came from one of the game’s most prolific players, and it didn’t even happen during a play. When Michigan star Desmond Howard struck the Heisman pose against Ohio State in 1991, he cemented his legacy as a college football great and etched his name in football history books.
Fresh off of his alma mater's big National Championship win this week, the former Heisman winner and MIchigan great Desmond Howard, sits with Ryan, Channing and Fred to chat about his life on and off the field from growing up in impoverished parts of Cleveland to his NFL legacy as a Super Bowl MVP for Green Bay to his proudest accomplishment, being a good husband and father.
Witnessing the change of football over the years, especially at college level, Desomd talks what it means for the game with legends of Nick Saban and Bill Bilichick stepping away from coaching and how NIL has lessened the competition mindset and added to entitlement for young athletes.
Today, Desmond is known as one of the most pleasant people in sports media and has become a staple on ESPN’s College Gameday broadcasts. However, in a recent scandal with the Sports Emmys, Desmond and his fellow co-hosts of College GameDay had their statues taken back from them when a scandal was uncovered by the television academy of listing fake names for talent to win in categories. Desmond opens up for the first time as the news is breaking and shares the one thing that really pushed him to the edge in the entire situation, Lee Corso losing his too.
With divorced parents and an atmosphere filled with gangs, drugs and violence, Desmond’s adversity in high school and college only helped motivate him to outwork his situation. Yet as he was told in an impromptu meeting with famous Dr. Harry Edwards, there is a struggle that must be. A man whose biggest moments transcended college football forever is etched into the minds of fans both new and old. By approaching football and life with gratitude, he has no regrets, and the smile people see on TV is the same one Desmond Howard has away from it.
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[@koreygibson76]

Love this interview because it actually gave fans of college football who grew up in the 90’s a chance to celebrate a hero. Desmond Howard was that dude back at Michigan and I’ve watched him for longer than I can remember on College Gameday. This interview provided a chance to really know more about him and his personality. To that point, Desmond Howard is cool as hell. Great interview for him to utilize the platform and “LANK”.

[@speedkills232002]

💯

[@MrESmith-dc1ze]

I concur w/ you 💯

[@isaiahgibson3699]

Cuz

[@GarageBandDad]

I was blessed growing up watching Big 10 games in WI and then as a Packer fan, picking him up in 96 and watching him all season gain 1335 yards on punts and kick offs...(that is 83 return yards per game) and scoring 3 TDS then before the Super Bowl, New England special teams players saying they not gonna let Desmond score on a kick off...and he does. Cant believe we let him go the following season. I understand he wanted to be more than a special teams player.

[@DonVDaArtist]

Alwayz had great admiration for des frfr

[@kaydub7079]

Desmond and I are Day 1 friends. Came up from kindergarten together. Good brother. Shoutout to Mr. JD Howard. He picked Des up from my house everyday after basketball practice. Eventually he started coming to our rec league basketball practice everyday! Then he became the assistant coach. IMO as an observer... Mr. Howard was a critical part of Des becoming a professional player and a good man. Salute.

[@lawrencedaniels555]

Desmond is real. I know he has to be a certain way on TV but this interview shows his authenticity. I love it.

[@bryanbarnhill2147]

The chemistry with Desmond is so great, I wouldn’t be mad if he became a permanent fixture and member of the cast.

[@deront2083]

Man has the Heisman trophy behind him while he is talking. Damn that's a flex!

[@barak-rocky-giles2081]

Salute to production crew behind The Pivot for being able to get out this level of content so fast. Y'all are next level. 🔥🎥🎦👏🏾🏆

[@tnstudiosinc]

I appreciate it, thanks. It's a big team and I'm happy to be part of it.

[@mckyitaylor9963]

we appreciate you and anyone involved @@tnstudiosinc

[@mkhanman12345]

Just what we do

[@CoachTerrenceDavis]

Couldn’t agree more! As always, fantastic job Pivot team!!!

[@johnnygordon8137]

Absolutely loved this interview. Always thought Desmond was an intriguing young man and he didn’t disappoint. He’s so comfortable being himself and his laugh is infectious. May God continue to smile upon him.

[@BMMR05-Brandii]

When I saw it was Desmond Howard....I was excited for this episode 👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽🎙...this guy is so great on College GameDay..and hear his back story, and conversation with the fellas, was soooooo cool..now this was true barbershop talk..I vote for him to join the Pivot..🤣let's gooooooo RC, Chan, and Fred!!! Keep doing the damn thing👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽🏆🏆🏆👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽

[@markdavis8858]

The Young generation will never know unless they go back this dude was amazing in college and on the national football League level and I'm 32 years old and I still remember what he bolt to the game especially with that stuff arm

[@dominiquegreen3674]

The most unmistakable laugh in sports! Great interview!

[@kevinrasberry2611]

So glad Desmond Howard is who I thought he was. I’m an old guy who was taught to love the individual athletes more than teams. He is one of my favorites.

[@christinebryant8354]

This was a great interview. We love Desmond Howard here in Michigan. From the eastside of Detroit This brother has a beautiful soul inside & out! We have to mention the million dollar smile is😀 I love learning something new every time I watch the podcast. Des wears his heart on his sleeve. He cares about the next man. Have a great weekend. 🏈🏈🏈🏈

[@soundproof75]

Desmond didn't disappoint! I knew that he was a very deep person and it really came out during this podcast. If he has written any books, I will have to read them.

[@leekyoverhere]

This is a tremendous interview. Brother Howard seems to be stand up guy. You good men are doing what's necessary man. Love to the Pivot as always!

[@walabok1269]

10 mins in, I LOVE the video. You can feel the love and respect between the hosts and guest. God bless and thanks for the show!

[@CJ-du6dd]

Thank you all for bringing such a strong Pivot that helps so many folks. Thank you very much..

[@charding8429]

I will watch this episode 100 times. So much good info plus entertainment in this episode. Good one again fellas. 👍🏽👍🏽❤

[@mikewigg5982]

Easily top 5 Pivot I've seen so far. Desmond is so likeable and down to earth. Great work on this one guys.

[@BNinaFlowers]

This was a beautiful interview! Desmond Howard is THAT DUDE!

[@mzchocolatedrop405]

I didn't think I could love another episode this much but this one is top 5 for me. Excellent job guys ❤❤❤❤❤

[@GrapeTeaNews]

The Original Heisman Pose! 🏆

[@joshmiller4152]

Another great one! Excellent work gents! Loved Desmond back in the day. We used to run a play in backyard football called "Desmond".... basically fastest dude you got with wheels runs a go/fade route and the QB just puts it up and lets him run under it. Ode to THE man!

[@rodneyakins7254]

Great interview! The chemistry y’all had was so cool! Dez seems to be exactly who you think he is from watching him on tv. Loved it 👍🏽

[@jermainewhite2450]

Love seeing Bruhs productively fellowshipping ❤ awesome show Fellas!🎉

[@urexpressionsphotography1082]

This was a very enlightening interview and we got to know the other side of Desmond. Young men and high school need to see this interview to show them, that the grass is not always greener on the other side. You must work through your your troubles in life.

[@carvanok4226]

RC and Des played at a high level and has transitioned well into broadcasting.

[@jagtechsystems4036]

I remember watching Desmond in several games on tv. Man his skill set and talent were off the charts! I remember vividly watch the Super Bowl when he played with the Packers. That return was incredible I was rooting for the Packers. Desmond one of my all time favorite dudes. Great interview gentleman. Crazy how all of you were somehow either recruited or coach by the GOAT Nick Saban.

[@drewshousemusic]

...I dig how Desmond acknowledged all three of them. Small details mean everything sometimes.

[@Jurnee2Peace]

Yes I just caught that when he talked about his mom's visit w/ his brother.

[@VinnyWilk]

Desmond with the best smile and laugh in sports.

[@yalindamoore2379]

One of the best interviews. I felt like I was watching long-time friend catching up at the barbecue. Kudos!❤ 🏈

[@desirabenbow7810]

Awesome interview with Desmond Howard! Such a class act. I was hoping you would have him on your podcast. Thank you.

[@nicphillips8464]

Desmond is very intelligent man. Another great interview by the Pivot. Keep it flowing guys.

[@sandrahill2780]

Interview was awesome!!! He’s always so sharp dressed on college game day, poised, etc. Truly down to earth!!! I was expecting a lil bougieness!😂😂😂

[@strikesan24]

Des was one of my childhood hero's(besides my mom and dad) and never disappointed me. Go Blue!

[@KillaCam2534]

Much respect to Desmond. As a Buckeyes fan, him and Charles are my favorite to come from TTUN. Just didn’t know his upbringing was kinda rough…he doesn’t come off that way which says a lot about him. Dope interview fellas 💯

[@waltergeorge396]

Hands Down the Best, Interesting, Entertaining, Energetic Guest on the Pivot in a Long Time!!!! GREAT JOB, GREAT SHOW!!! It pays to book LEGENDS that interview WELL!!!

[@sundiata365]

I really appreciate the love and respect he has for his father. I don’t hear of it a lot, from our community. It the same time, I’m aware of how active our fathers are. I just wished it was more acknowledged.

[@keithhodges620]

Go get Nick Saban on the Show he will be great, extraordinary conversation!!!

[@jjack1682]

Its cool to see Des in a different element. Like one of my uncles

[@BigKiece21]

A real stand-up man. And good podcast! ✊🏽

[@cecileason5011]

I met Desmond when he did Gameday at JMU...Barbershop conversation...Epic moment

[@valiford2441]

Excellent episode. Had never heard Desmond interviewed like this before.

[@bez3136]

People forget how much of a dawg Des was when he played wit the packers...that robot dance in the endzone used to be 🔥...GO BLUE 〽️

[@TGPI]

You can refer to this guy as "THE POSE"! His laugh is a stress relieving laugh! If you can laugh like that, whatever was bothering you is gone. His dad did an awesome job keeping him grounded. The stories that you hear watching this podcast cast let's you know that we all came through one struggle or another, so we gotta just keep on pushing!🙏🏾✌🏾♥️💪🏾🛡️

[@juliusa4583]

I was totally locked in on this interview. This was a great show.

[@tarvinmable]

Man this was dope!! Des really a damn legend but humble and grounded! Im a fan

[@davidbrazell5179]

Young kids these days have everything at the end of there finger tips whenever I was coming up I could of gotten way farther than I did with these types of podcasts out here to learn from. Y'all guys keep dropping gems!

[@tyroneweb]

Man. I love it when they tell stories like this. Awesome episode.

[@dalehendricks4357]

Bruhs this podcast is next level good…man if you could get this to tv

[@moelee8382]

Desmond Howard is one of my fav College Football Players ever!

[@stopdah8te752]

That was a good one 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 All these years and no one really has let Des tell his story. He’s a icon and I’m glad you’ll broke bread with him. Seems like a real good dude and brother. 🫡🙏🏽

[@DWill2022]

Des is the goat man did so much with little

[@steveyoung4584]

Desmond is the most exciting Wolverine of all time.

[@Legacybizllc]

Great interview! Thanks for continuing to bring us quality interviews ❤🙏🏾

[@jeremiahsmith43]

Remember meeting him when he came to talk to my high school football team. Up to that point, in my mind, he was like this mystical figure, legend of legends, in the football world, besides seeing him all the time on College GameDay. I mean, he still is to me 😂 but I just remember him talking to my team about this great game we call football, giving us motivation and such, and how classy, graceful, kind, respectful, and humble he was. Awesome dude to talk to. He took a picture with me and two of my bros after talking to us along with his autograph and its one of favorite memories in life ever especially as a former player/football fan.

[@ESPeezy]

His work ethic goes unmatched and glad to hear his backstory. Great episode

[@araby2001able]

This should have done more numbers

[@gregguess5248]

Channing’s Saban story was hilarious

[@ebennett400]

I love how authentic this channel is

[@melodyglenn2292]

This is a top 5 already. The episode was so educational. I loved how Desmond imparted knowledge and shared books. The adadge that black men don’t read was dispelled. He shared books and gave a name to a book that helped him pivot. This information came help the next person be better. KUDOS TEAM!!!❤

[@ben2fish]

Fellas Great interview!!! Great question and awesome chemistry with Desmond! I love it ! Iron sharpens Iron!!!

[@ericahenry2900]

I liked this episode more than I thought. Desmond was giving Mike T. vibes as he is so personable and laid back. It helped the interview flow.

[@brycestephensii5982]

Loved watching Des play, especially with the Raiders. Being a veracious reader having the most pivotal impact on his life, love that too.

[@victorgreer5926]

Awesome episode. And salute to Desmond. It takes incredible humility to seek knowledge and practice what is learned. 👊🏿

[@averyblack1163]

I can’t say enough about this show! I can binge watch this all day.

[@calmanny]

Awesome, I enjoyed his playing time as a Radier. Thank you, Mr. Howard What was the name of the Book he gave the Boys?

[@calvinnichols3716]

Outstanding interview. Oh, did I mention that the Michigan Wolverines are National Champs! GO BLUE🏈🏈🏈🏈👌🏾♦️

[@305bwoy]

great convo.. love how des felt about the Emmy thing.. never heard that story.. he kind of corso for our generation already and got alot more years to do it if he want.. really a living legend

[@garryhorne3088]

You guys just keep putting out great content. I’ve always loved Desmond. I love watching him on Gameday.

[@kennethboard7003]

RC, I am so glad that you asked Desmond about C. J. Stroud. Great question!

[@charding8429]

Very entertaining episode fellas. Love hearing the stories in this episode. Great one again fellas. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@TChina81]

It was dope to see Desmond like this

[@xavierthesparrow]

Thank y’all for this interview!! Keep ‘em coming with the greats man. Kudos and many blessings fellas and all.

[@kempengland1917]

Channing's Saban story was phenomenal

[@erikalvarez7281]

What a great interview, really enjoyed listening to it. I have a friend that's done work at Desmond's house and he's always told me what a nice guy he is and this interview proved it

[@jaymitchell8373]

I’m surprised they didn’t ask him about that ken Jeong interview on college game day,when he busted out laughing 😂😂

[@russellkennedy3265]

I can’t help but laugh every time Desmond Howard does. 😂 His laugh is contagious! 😂😂😂

[@ben2fish]

I remember watching ALL of you guys play!!

[@petesutton29]

Howard does seems to be cool and chill dude. Another great interview in the books for the pivot

[@user-hc9zl9yc3w]

One of my favorite interviews. Nicely done fellas.

[@ingramfulmore3585]

Living legend!

[@dariusholmes1172]

This is 1 of the best interviews I seen so far 🤝🏿

[@sosvj15]

Luv it . Glad u guys interviewed him. I luv some Desmond

[@brandonfranklin3990]

Great interview learned a lot keep these great conversations coming love The Pivot

[@nickiH6975]

❤❤❤ Loved this! The year I started to watch college football (and pro) was when he did the heisman pose in that game! Love the humbleness and how he continues to carry himself. GO BLUE!

[@chetchang9245]

This is an amazing interview! How is it the Pivot is just coming on my radar? Great job, fellas!

[@sandraammons3116]

Another awesome interview! Great job guys! ❤

[@jmaxwell824]

Favorite one yet. Salute to the 3!!

[@nodaysoff7070]

Wow. I am from Cleveland and grew up during Desmond era. WE rock for our state and city. Respectfully . Here is the people, places and thing's. We give love to that are in the place up North Desmond. Elvis. Eric Rilly. The Fab Five ( fight da power) All Stars. Mighty mighty) you know you know. Oh, and Captains. And Coney's. 2 for 50 monet with cups and ice.. out the door

[@anthonyvanburen3998]

You guys did it again. Keep these great interviews coming. 👊🏾 “I’m from around the way…I’m gonna leave hear with something” Denzel Washington

[@rhondabland923]

Great interview!!! I love when we get to see not only the sports side of the athletes but the humanity as well. Enjoying this podcast more and more. Insightful,informative, and pleasant. You all have a fan in this 60-something years old NOLA Lady😊 Keep doing what you all do!!

[@umojaseven]

Great Interview. Go Blue!!!!!!!

[@273594Z]

Straight DOPE!! The VIBE was GREAT from the beginning and the connections between these MEN was real. Both ON and OFF the field of athletics and life. Continued success to them ALL!! Desmond was great and his life story is a testament to following ones own path. In the end "Do You".

[@ninonrhome5043]

Desmond Howard is a G! I love watching him on College Game Day. Once again, gentlemen, another great one!!

[@char1346]

Loved hearing about Desmond’s back story.

[@JRizzle20019]

This was an AWESOME interview!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@mca217]

I loved Desmond's explanation about his humility. It's such an important quality to have. Unfortunately nowadays society has convinced people that they must be arrogant and boastful.

[@parkjoe1]

Bravo again Gents, always delivering 🙏💪

[@jeffreybrice2826]

Man I see des in miami all the time hes a real dude he's always bye him self

[@rodmorgan3366]

Love this interview right here!

[@speedkills232002]

Desmond has always been a great athlete but after this interview, he's a better human being!