11 am
Next week over 100 million people will watch Superbowl XLIX. Most of those players are at the top of their game, but one helmet to the chest, or a cleat to the leg, and an athlete can lose everything. We'll discuss what happens to pro football players--physically, financially and socially-- when they're no longer able to play, and how the NFL can help athletes off the field.
Guests
- James A. Holstein, professor of sociology and faculty athletics representative at Marquette University
- George E. Koonce, Jr., played football for a decade with the Green Bay Packers, currently is VP of advancement at Marian University
Read about Koonce and Holstein's new book: Is there Life after Football? Surviving the NFL