About this episode

DP and the Dannetts discuss turf vs. natural grass in NFL stadiums and rookie hazing with Drew Brees, along with NIL's impact on college athletics with Andrew Brandt.

DP and the Dannetts are joined by NFL Director Nick Pappas to discuss the ongoing conversation about the turf vs. natural grass in NFL stadiums. They are then joined by NFL Hall of Famer Drew Brees to talk about Rookie hazing in the NFL and Drew Brees shares some rookie hazing moments he recalls during his time in the league. Andrew Brandt joins the show to talk about the state of NIL and its impact on college athletics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Dan Patrick

Guests: Nick Pappas, Drew Brees, Andrew Brandt

Topics covered

• NFL
• rookie hazing
• NIL
• college athletics
• turf vs. natural grass

Keywords

• NFL
• turf
• natural grass
• rookie hazing
• Drew Brees
• NIL
• college athletics

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