TJ Thorpe - UNC Football, and UVA Football

Episode Description

This week's guest is former UNC Football, UVA Football, and NFL wide receiver TJ Thorpe. A native of Durham, NC, TJ discusses his journey of playing for a local school in North Carolina football, then playing for long time college football rival Virginia football, and discusses his journey into professional football. His pro stops include the NFL with the Washington Commanders, and the CFL with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and the the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. TJ also talks about how life was difficult while adjusting to life after his pro career ended, and how it was important for him to develop a personal identity outside of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this weekly series, Chris Lea (WRAL-TV) and Dennis Cox (99.9 The Fan) interview famed sports figures, entertainers and pop-culture icons about their love of and contributions to the North Carolina sports culture and the state's large, sometimes over-looked, impact on the national sports scene. Culture State instills pride in natives, residents and fans in what’s produced or influenced by our state, while also generating intriguing continuing fan conversations and water-cooler moment laughs. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @CultureStatePod @ChrisLeaTV (Chris Lea) @TheFanRookie (Dennis Cox)