I remember watching him and this team when he was at Massachusetts. They played a very tough schedule but that dude was a beast. That Massachusetts team was actually pretty good. He went there because his high school quarterback was the quarterback at U Mass. Can you imagine how good they were in high school. I remember reading about his story and wondering how they ended up there. The quarterback has an interesting story too. I remember being fascinated as to how those two supremely talented athletes ended up at that school not known for football and did a little research a while back when they were playing some SEC teams very tough. I'm surprised the part about the quarterback did not get added in but the video was about the tight end not the quarterback. I thought the guy was going to go pro because he was getting these catches versus some high quality teams not just lower level Patriot league teams. His story is a interesting one and is about football, friendship and overcoming adversity. I don't know what happened at Arizona State but the journey from high school to Penn State to Massachusetts always fascinated me for this guy and his friend. As an SEC fan I don't typically look up what happens to players from other teams that we play but this guy was that good that it made me look up his story back in the day. I'm surprised but happy that you did a video about it.
Good story. As a PSU fan we were.really proud of the kid. His career did end weird but he always was a scholar and gentleman. Maybe he felt at the end that he wouldn't pass the physical before thre draft and that would be all wasted time preparing for it. Football community is pretty small and they all talk. He wouldn't have been able to sign with anyone
I was wondering how he was projected to be a first round when his stats got worse his second year at UMass cause Matt said he was only gonna be a 4th or 5th the year before
I guess it's because if a kid is 5 star coming into college they're basically saying that they are projected to be drafted in the first round. idk I have never put much faith in star ratings on 16-17 yr old kids.
For one thing, he had integrity. Not sure why that's not the first thing to pop in your mind. He didn't want to lie. Who knew there were people like that. Maybe you should think about following his example....hell we all should
yeah buddy don't waste a single day, Because you will look around and you'll be 43 like me. your in your prime and can do anything you set your mind to. just pray and get your mind right. be around the right people, even if you have to seek them out, do that. just remember that you are in the situation you are today because of yesterday. the situation you'll be in 2 yrs from now will be because of what you are doing today. keep your head up and your faith in God
Tomorrow's a better day and the day after that and so on. Stay positive, surround yourself with good people. Pray and things will start to get better for you. People out there love you and care about you. Take care and wish you the best.
Listen it could be worse you could be me I have a 145 iq got a letter from the White House to meet the president after my sat score and instead of doing my best I build houses and shoot dope and am now unhealthy as a result
14:54 Why didn't he sign then retire? Because he knew that would be dishonest and he's not a dishonest or dishonorable person! It also would theft of services!
You Matt do video on John Stanaford WR from Purdue that broke almost every big ten receiving records had the size speed and leaping ability of Randy Moss but never once seen him in league? Why? Thanks Matt love your sports videos
1st round picks get guaranteed contracts so he could have went in to the draft and if he was selected in the 1st round he would have gotten the money no matter if he ever played a single down. The team that picked him wouls not bw happy neither would their fan base but all we hear is uts a business or it's a business decision. Well a few million dollars for what you did in college sounds like a great business decision but he would be labeled a bust and that may have been why he didn't do it. We all know a 1st round pick that does little or nothing at all for the team that picked them will be labeled for all time. Some people can't handle that level of failure and would walk away from the money to not be labeled a failure and disappointment. But only that person can answer that.
There are rarely ever 5 star tight ends so this dude had to be better than above average athleticism and average blocking with good hands. I don't even know the dudes story yet but just saying based on being a 5 star tight end. It's rare
@@canton7180 The teams have to perform a physical before drafting or signing a player. Teams do this with every player before signing them; NFL, NBA, MLB etc...
@@synexthebarbarian8006 yeah I understand that, that is a given, my point is he was able to perform with said injury and the only way anyone knew afterwards is because he himself disclosed the his knee problems, he could have easily signed and passed the exams and got the easy guaranteed money and sat out the remainder of his contract until they cut him, it would have been a scumbag move but he could have but he did not.
@@canton7180 Bruh, that almost never happens, but if they do take a chance on someone, he's not that guy. I've been through this process believe or not it's up you. They check everything, film, workouts, injury history, family, people you hangout with. They are buying a product and don't want it defected at purchase.
“Every player should think that way.” 😂😂😂😂false. They should think: “If I work hard and do everything I can, I feel like I can make the league one day. Until then I’m gonna do everything can to help my team win the conference, and hopefully a natty.”
Great in high school, but never in college and transferred from Penn State to UMass and was never projected as a 1st round. Oh, and he was a 4 star not a 5. I don't care what he said.
Matt do one on mike ragon from New Jersey went to ND and was the number 2 tight end in high school and was a big bust. Also state champ wrestler. But got locked up at ND and don’t wanna say the rest and why just incase you do the video on him.
Why didn't he just go pro? Because NFL teams are not idiots. They are investing incredible amounts of money in players. Therefore, they would have done due diligence and reviewed his medical records. Plus thorough exams by their medical staff. He might have gotten booted thru the goalpost of life.
If we are going to keep it real, he wasn't that good. He wasn't great at Penn St. then he was done. Note how he never says what is wrong with his knee...😒😒😒
A motorcycle accident...? WTF are you talking about? Jay Williams screwed up is knee from a motorcycle accident. How does that even come close to relating to the same type of knee injury. Thats like saying someone who gets headaches every now and then is the same type head injury as someone who got stabbed in the head with a knife. That makes zero sense, completely unrelated and zero point of mentioning them in the same breath
@@Keyser___Soze It's still a knee injury bozo that he never fully recovered from which hindered his career. I wouldn't care if it was caused by him jumping on a trampoline.
Breneman played the same position and also went to same high school and college as former first round NFL draft pick Kyle Brady. He should have followed Brady’s path and just stayed at Penn State then maybe he would have been a first round pick as well.
Oh please got off the gronkowski jock will ya? a big guy who plays in a league heavily tilted to offense, and passing, and a big guy who gets to essentially remain untouched after five yards.....bfd....he nvr would have lasted before the rule changes, or would his cheating qb marsha brady....
Ja and Zion played together all until hs. One could only shine. So Zion moved and got glorified to a huge college. Duke. Ja been a beast. He just didn’t get the notoriety. So Matt should tackle this before someone else does.
Bro what if the kid from Philadelphia didint have money and was dead broke so he sent him 500 dollars to buy a flight or fucking someting ? Like the ncaa is so snake, it’s 500 dollars it be a difference if it’s 20,000 idk maybe in wrong but it all depends on what the specifics of the situation was
hey repent here repent what this means is give your life to jesus and turn away from your sins and you will be saved and the blood of jesus will get you to heaven but if you live a good life and ask for forgiveness and spread the gospel etc just start out by saying you repent like say it like i repent
He more than likely retired because he knew he wouldn’t pass his NFL physicals that teams perform on potential draft picks.
Obviously
Hey would a person with scoliosis it’s where your spine is curved and or twisted Usain Bolt has it but I don’t think and nfl or nab players have it
Respect to him being honest. And stay Great Matt thanks for the cool and informative vids.
Honesty had nothing to do with it. NFL teams do physicals on every prospective draft pick, he knew he'd fail
He went to high school at my schools biggest rival I grew up watching this dude dominate my school for 4 years he was an absolute beast
Was he from cedar cliff?
@@billrehm3590 yep
@@logytruth Kyle Brady was from cedar cliff that went to Penn state and then into the NFL.
I was at CC when Brady was there. I was a freshman when he was a senior. Dude was absolutely massive and a super nice guy.
Thank you for your testimony. It gives people hope. Keep spreading the message of hope.
I remember watching him and this team when he was at Massachusetts. They played a very tough schedule but that dude was a beast. That Massachusetts team was actually pretty good. He went there because his high school quarterback was the quarterback at U Mass. Can you imagine how good they were in high school. I remember reading about his story and wondering how they ended up there. The quarterback has an interesting story too. I remember being fascinated as to how those two supremely talented athletes ended up at that school not known for football and did a little research a while back when they were playing some SEC teams very tough. I'm surprised the part about the quarterback did not get added in but the video was about the tight end not the quarterback. I thought the guy was going to go pro because he was getting these catches versus some high quality teams not just lower level Patriot league teams. His story is a interesting one and is about football, friendship and overcoming adversity. I don't know what happened at Arizona State but the journey from high school to Penn State to Massachusetts always fascinated me for this guy and his friend. As an SEC fan I don't typically look up what happens to players from other teams that we play but this guy was that good that it made me look up his story back in the day. I'm surprised but happy that you did a video about it.
Good story. As a PSU fan we were.really proud of the kid. His career did end weird but he always was a scholar and gentleman. Maybe he felt at the end that he wouldn't pass the physical before thre draft and that would be all wasted time preparing for it. Football community is pretty small and they all talk. He wouldn't have been able to sign with anyone
What a humble dude.
After all the injuries, surgery and rehabilitation he gave it 100%. Mad respect!
No respect for failure
@mrfake something tells me you’re a kid, bc no adult thinks like that - only edgy bois like you
Great topic .However he was never projected to be a 1st round pick
Matt be cappin
I was wondering how he was projected to be a first round when his stats got worse his second year at UMass cause Matt said he was only gonna be a 4th or 5th the year before
@@12savage68 mattbefullofshit
I guess it's because if a kid is 5 star coming into college they're basically saying that they are projected to be drafted in the first round. idk I have never put much faith in star ratings on 16-17 yr old kids.
Matt lies so much
For one thing, he had integrity. Not sure why that's not the first thing to pop in your mind. He didn't want to lie. Who knew there were people like that. Maybe you should think about following his example....hell we all should
Or he knew he'd fail the physical so there was no point in trying. It isnt really integrity when you have no choice.
So glad you been covering college football
This is exactly my story with basketball. I'm 28 now and really having a hard time with life. Atleast I'm not alone.
Dude you’re 28, young as hell. Only thing holding you back is you my guy.
yeah buddy don't waste a single day, Because you will look around and you'll be 43 like me. your in your prime and can do anything you set your mind to. just pray and get your mind right. be around the right people, even if you have to seek them out, do that. just remember that you are in the situation you are today because of yesterday. the situation you'll be in 2 yrs from now will be because of what you are doing today. keep your head up and your faith in God
Tomorrow's a better day and the day after that and so on. Stay positive, surround yourself with good people. Pray and things will start to get better for you. People out there love you and care about you. Take care and wish you the best.
Listen it could be worse you could be me I have a 145 iq got a letter from the White House to meet the president after my sat score and instead of doing my best I build houses and shoot dope and am now unhealthy as a result
not like i was ever good but i broke my ankle and tore up the ligaments 2 years ago and i haven't been able to hoop since
14:54
Why didn't he sign then retire?
Because he knew that would be dishonest and he's not a dishonest or dishonorable person!
It also would theft of services!
Great video Matt 💯
I'm 57 and have never heard of him
I’m 40 and I have heard of him. What’s the point
I was bouta watch the vid till u talked about that “game” I ain’t 5 bruh 😂💯
You Matt do video on John Stanaford WR from Purdue that broke almost every big ten receiving records had the size speed and leaping ability of Randy Moss but never once seen him in league? Why? Thanks Matt love your sports videos
@Yulds ok how I find your channel
@Yulds I found and subscribed but Matt's my dude
@@42calking53 lol he literally commented from his channel
@@nickgavis0305 huh? Who did? Lol 😆
Was the Purdue WR even drafted? Comparing him to Moss and he's not in the league is wild. I'd like to know more about this dude
He looks like the type of dude you have to remind once a week about proper hygiene
Daaaamn. This hits hard. From a PSU fan.
We still waiting on that updated Caleb love video 😂😂😂 u owe us an apology
1st round picks get guaranteed contracts so he could have went in to the draft and if he was selected in the 1st round he would have gotten the money no matter if he ever played a single down. The team that picked him wouls not bw happy neither would their fan base but all we hear is uts a business or it's a business decision. Well a few million dollars for what you did in college sounds like a great business decision but he would be labeled a bust and that may have been why he didn't do it. We all know a 1st round pick that does little or nothing at all for the team that picked them will be labeled for all time. Some people can't handle that level of failure and would walk away from the money to not be labeled a failure and disappointment. But only that person can answer that.
Bro, your hillbilly twang is awesome!
There are rarely ever 5 star tight ends so this dude had to be better than above average athleticism and average blocking with good hands. I don't even know the dudes story yet but just saying based on being a 5 star tight end. It's rare
saw him play at umass his ability was off the charts one of the best route running tight ends he reminded me of greg olson
Most of them were 5 star WR and just had the frame to play TE
Dude got my respect
You got to pass a physical before you sign a contract. The NFL know he has knee problems. They would've tested that knee
he played 2 entire seasons on that knee- he could of easily made it through the draft if he wanted to and get the guaranteed money
@@canton7180 The teams have to perform a physical before drafting or signing a player. Teams do this with every player before signing them; NFL, NBA, MLB etc...
@@synexthebarbarian8006 yeah I understand that, that is a given, my point is he was able to perform with said injury and the only way anyone knew afterwards is because he himself disclosed the his knee problems, he could have easily signed and passed the exams and got the easy guaranteed money and sat out the remainder of his contract until they cut him, it would have been a scumbag move but he could have but he did not.
@@canton7180 Bruh, that almost never happens, but if they do take a chance on someone, he's not that guy. I've been through this process believe or not it's up you. They check everything, film, workouts, injury history, family, people you hangout with. They are buying a product and don't want it defected at purchase.
@@synexthebarbarian8006 1000 percent well said they even ask about girlfriends pets etc what food you eat
Such a better channel than Mikerophone. All that dude talks about is Spencer Rattler
NFL is based on passing a physical and health capabilities and it isn't easy...NFL teams are laying out money but its careful money...
“Every player should think that way.”
😂😂😂😂false.
They should think: “If I work hard and do everything I can, I feel like I can make the league one day. Until then I’m gonna do everything can to help my team win the conference, and hopefully a natty.”
I’ve never been more annoyed with not saying someone’s name and it wasn’t a good thing for your watch minutes. You’re better than that.
I get annoyed with not knowing what year we are talking about until about 6 minutes in. Give us a decade. Something.
Just graduated from cedar cliff the high he went to.
Too bad he had a bum knee. Would've been nice to see if he had gone in the 1st round
I might go to UMass
Never saw them as a football school
Great in high school, but never in college and transferred from Penn State to UMass and was never projected as a 1st round. Oh, and he was a 4 star not a 5. I don't care what he said.
Video on West Virginia squad with Steve slaton and pat white please
I JUST seen you tube ads with him pushing self help con
You used the composite 247 ranking. That’s everyone’s combined.
Matt do one on mike ragon from New Jersey went to ND and was the number 2 tight end in high school and was a big bust. Also state champ wrestler. But got locked up at ND and don’t wanna say the rest and why just incase you do the video on him.
I remember him. Go. Go U. Go UMass.
Make a way too early too 25 college football teams
He should
Waaaay too 25
Good video
It’s from my area Harrisburg,PA. Cedar Cliff🗣🗣🗣. Bishop Mcdevitt C/o 2010💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💯💯
Why didn't he just go pro? Because NFL teams are not idiots. They are investing incredible amounts of money in players. Therefore, they would have done due diligence and reviewed his medical records. Plus thorough exams by their medical staff. He might have gotten booted thru the goalpost of life.
yupp hed have never passed medical protocol they ask you all questions too if he lied and said he was healthy i think nfl team could have sued him
If we are going to keep it real, he wasn't that good. He wasn't great at Penn St. then he was done. Note how he never says what is wrong with his knee...😒😒😒
He had a Jay Williams (basketball player) type of nagging knee injury.
A motorcycle accident...? WTF are you talking about? Jay Williams screwed up is knee from a motorcycle accident. How does that even come close to relating to the same type of knee injury.
Thats like saying someone who gets headaches every now and then is the same type head injury as someone who got stabbed in the head with a knife. That makes zero sense, completely unrelated and zero point of mentioning them in the same breath
@@Keyser___Soze It's still a knee injury bozo that he never fully recovered from which hindered his career. I wouldn't care if it was caused by him jumping on a trampoline.
Breneman played the same position and also went to same high school and college as former first round NFL draft pick Kyle Brady. He should have followed Brady’s path and just stayed at Penn State then maybe he would have been a first round pick as well.
New knee cap in your early 50’s or new lifestyle, pretty much his two options.
Shhhhhhit. I am getting that guaranteed money, pushing through the pain for a year.
Bro where is your accent, if you call it that, from?
Alabama
Bama
Like you claimed to be the number 2 player in Alabama?
Did he have a tight end?
Plus this is completely off topic. But football players should be able to leave after 2 years. Weather they redshirt or not. JS
whats a tight eind?
Dude said "an absolute unit" haha can't watch anymore
Kid is a stud.
Buddy that had the camera in the back ground is buddy that be on youtube
I’ve never heard of this dude
What happened is the same thing he has in common with Josh Rosen... Shalom!
He would have never passed the physical.
Here we go with that hurt knee kept me from the NBA bullshit
Who came from the TikTok video ? Lol I typed umass All American tight end
"As a former athlete", you state that a lot in your videos. So what's your sad story?
Prolly just played in high school and wasn’t that good like all of us
@@davidrichardson9319 I was a very average high school qb, but I don't constantly mention being a "former athlete". I barely started....
i thought you were going to say he went to japan to be a pro wrestler. lol
"Retired"?
Grab that money and maybe get the knee fixed in NFL. At least you would get paid and still have a good chance of passing.
Guys you are gonna get hurt playing football you can't stop because of injury 👉heal. You'll always be hurt I. Other words get paid for it.
He should've stayed in politics.
He looks like Aj Hawk…
Pittsburgh got a rob like at tight end right now and he didn't have a killer year last season but he will this season
You obviously don't live in Government Subsidized Housing over 62. If you did you would know what insane is.
Go over to his podcast and ask him.
Why is the channel so negative. At least have one feel good story.
Oh please got off the gronkowski jock will ya? a big guy who plays in a league heavily tilted to offense, and passing, and a big guy who gets to essentially remain untouched after five yards.....bfd....he nvr would have lasted before the rule changes, or would his cheating qb marsha brady....
i like his tiktoks
Rivals is better than 247
Good story.
Should of got drafted got the guaranteed money then retired. 🤷
So sad
Why are you using Gronk as an example of a great tightend? Travis Kelce is better and a huge good TE is someone like Mark Andrews
gronks bigger than andrews kelcie and gronk two different styles hard to compare kelcie is more of an h back type
Dr's don't know anything
Talk about ja Morant and he's story he came outta no where
Ja and Zion played together all until hs. One could only shine. So Zion moved and got glorified to a huge college. Duke. Ja been a beast. He just didn’t get the notoriety. So Matt should tackle this before someone else does.
Bro what if the kid from Philadelphia didint have money and was dead broke so he sent him 500 dollars to buy a flight or fucking someting ? Like the ncaa is so snake, it’s 500 dollars it be a difference if it’s 20,000 idk maybe in wrong but it all depends on what the specifics of the situation was
exactly the ncaa is so wack its 500 bucks not like a new car
hey repent here repent what this means is give your life to jesus and turn away from your sins and you will be saved and the blood of jesus will get you to heaven but if you live a good life and ask for forgiveness and spread the gospel etc just start out by saying you repent like say it like i repent
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