May 24, 2021
When I was a young boy, I loved the NY Giants. One of their main rivals was the Washington Redskins. When I eventually went to college in VA, most of the football fans were rabid Redskins fans. While I never converted to a ‘Skins fan, I did follow them closely and loved their rivalry with “my” team. Especially since legendary Redskins’ Coach Joe Gibbs’ son J.D. played with me at William & Mary.
The Redskins star QB in the ’90s was Mark Rypien. Mark became “famous” and a “hero” to the Redskins nation when he guided them to a win in Super Bowl 26 and earned MVP honors. Well, it has come full circle today as I have Mark Rypien “Live” at the TDE Headquarters & Fitness Quest 10 to record today’s podcast episode.
Here are some of the things Mark & I discuss:
- The difference between the NFL then versus the NFL today.
- The legendary Coach Joe Gibbs and what he learned from him.
- Strength and Conditioning in the ’80s & ‘90s vs. today.
- Some of Mark’s best teammates and some of his toughest foes.
- How does he feel about the name change from the Washington Redskins to The Washington Football Team.
- His son Andrew, who lost his battle to an inoperable brain tumor, and how that IMPACTS him today.
- What drives Mark today and where he finds happiness.
Thank you, Mark Rypien, for being a guest on the IMPACT Show!
Follow Mark at @rypienmark on IG, check out all the great things about his foundation - https://communitycancerfund.org., and do yourself a favor and watch the documentary Quite Explosions - https://quietexplosions.com/. You can listen to his own podcast called “MVP TALKS” anywhere podcasts are found.
Also, please SHARE the episode on your Social Media or in a newsletter as the knowledge, insights, and wisdom Mark shares are great. Thank you in advance!
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1:42 - Meet Mark Rypien, former Washington Redskins Quarterback.
3:04 - Let’s talk about legendary Head Coach Joe Gibbs. What made him so special?
5:02 - Strength and Conditioning back in the 80’s & 90’s vs. today.
9:48 - Mark shares some of the best teammates he played with on the Redskins and some of his toughest foes.
12:42 - Thoughts on the name change from Washington Redskins to The Washington Football Team?
14:40 - Mark shares his journey loving Basketball & Baseball to playing Football.
25:33 - What is Mark doing now to create IMPACT?
33:03 - Mark’s mindset going through the illness & ultimate death of his young son.
45:06 - Marks shares his routine now and what he’s doing to be a difference-maker.
49:01- Close...Thank you Mark Rypien for sharing from your heart and soul!
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If you have a burning question and want to be featured on the IMPACT show, go to www.todddurkin.com/podcast, fill out the form, and submit your questions!
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