The Zorich Podcast with Joe Montana (5/27/21)
Joe talks with Chris about his journey to Notre Dame, thinking about leaving school his sophomore year, The Chicken Soup Game, winning 4 Super Bowls, The Catch, being cool under pressure & much more.
Here's a link to Joe's book we discussed during the podcast - "The Winning Spirit"
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Joe also mentioned Bill Walsh's book - "The Score Takes Care of Itself" is a must-read!!
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:00 Steve McMichael fighting ALS and ways you can help
0:01:50 Joe remembers Steve, the Bears defense and asks folks to help the fight against ALS
0:06:57 Growing up in a small blue-collar town in PA & he's still a Pittsburgh Steelers fan
0:09:30 He was offered a basketball scholarship to North Carolina State & his love of basketball
0:12:06 Joe almost played basketball for Coach Digger Phelps at Notre Dame
0:14:57 Introduction to Notre Dame & the recruiting process
0:22:55 Academic Advisor/Fencing Coach Mike Decicco's influence
0:24:40 Joe wants to leave Notre Dame his sophomore year
0:27:45 Discussing coaching on all levels even his kids
0:36:46 The pressure of growing up a Montana
0:40:10 The Chicken Soup Game
0:45:11 "Joe Cool" being calm under pressure - Where did that come from?
0:47:50 NFL Draft experience - it's not where you get drafted; its where you end up
0:52:40 Bill Walsh's influence
0:56:40 "The Catch" - 1981 NFC Championship Game
0:59:30 Memorable Moments in the NFL
1:04:30 Joe picks Eddie DeBartolo, Jr. to introduce him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
1:07:13 Retirement, new challenges & working with friends & family - Liquid 2 Ventures
1:13:40 Discussing leadership and his book "The Winning Spirit"
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