Johnny Manziel & Melvin Gordon on Chasing Barry Sanders in 2014, Hating Denver, & Tiger Woods' OWI

This week on Glory Daze, Johnny is joined by Wisconsin and Chargers legend, Melvin Gordon. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation between two college football icons as they share stories about their times on and off the field.

First, Johnny and Melvin dive into how the NFL has historically underpaid running backs and how they are undervalued throughout the league. This leads to a conversation about Melvin’s debacle of leaving the Chargers and ultimately having no choice but to play for the Broncos. To reflect on greener pastures, Melvin talks about his 2014 season and how he came just short of breaking Barry Sanders’ rushing record. He was also the runner-up for the 2014 Heisman Trophy, which argues the question if he was overlooked for playing with the Badgers. 

Following up, Melvin shares stories about Philip Rivers and what it was like to play with one of the all-time greats at the Quarterback position. Melvin credits a lot of his improvement in his early career to Philip and how he taught him how to be a complete back. Melvin cherished his time with the Chargers and the teammates he got to share the field with. 

To wrap the conversation up, Melvin talks about his transition from football into new endeavors. He is apart of the brand “Vibez Golf Club”, which he is running with some of his great friends to change the way golf is viewed. The goal is to unbutton the traditional mindset of golf being a status sport and allowing the younger generation to enjoy the game in their own way. Johnny and Melvin talk about the ongoing Tiger Woods saga and bring attention to Tiger’s mental health and how he might need help from those around him. Finally, Melvin answers the One Word Question that describes his Glory Daze. 

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:27 - How RB’s are Underpaid

5:45 - Going to Denver

11:16 - PrizePicks Ad

12:38 - Melvin’s 2014 Season

19:04 - Wisconsin RB’s

20:49 - Heisman Race with Mariota

23:18 - Playing with Philip Rivers and the Chargers

31:54 - Lucy Ad

33:21 - Vibez Golf Club

36:43 - Transition Out of Football

42:39 - How Golf has Grown

48:15 - Tiger Woods

52:11 - One Word Question

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