The Joe Pomp Show
#200 Sam Schwartzstein On Playing With Andrew Luck, Building An 800+ Person Team At The XFL, And The Future Of NFL Broadcasting At Amazon
Sep 4, 2023
Former Stanford center discusses playing with Andrew Luck, building XFL team, and Amazon's role in NFL broadcasting. Topics include rule changes, XFL challenges, Next Gen Stats, football equipment design, and future of sports viewership.
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- Sam Schwartzstein led an 800+ team at XFL, focused on rulebook innovation and player safety.
- Amazon Prime's NFL production enhances viewer experience with player ID tags and next-gen stats.
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Playing with Andrew Luck at Stanford
Sam Schwartzstein recalls his experience playing football at Stanford, where he was teammates with Andrew Luck. He highlights the transformation of Stanford's football program during his time there and the winning achievements they accomplished, including winning the Pac-12 and the Rose Bowl Championship. Reflecting on Andrew Luck's decision to step away from football, Sam shares insights into Luck's character and values as a teammate.
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