Soup with Coop ESPN

Renowned college basketball analyst Jay Bilas joins Cooper Manning to discuss all things hoops and beyond over a bowl of New England Clam Chowder. Bilas details Coach Mike Krzyzewski's recruiting strategy that ensured Duke was the right place to help him take his basketball career to the next level. Bilas discusses the nuances of how NCAA players get paid based on their name, image, and likeness and could NIL deals cause a bidding war for some of the top recruits in the future.
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Cooper Manning heads back to campus as we approach the madness of March we’ve all come to love and enjoy. Cooper revisits some of his favorite university memories with previous guests on Soup with Coop, featuring prominent student-athletes Ryan Leaf, Brian Urlacher, Eric Decker, and Jared Allen.
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All-Pro and future Hall of Fame Center, Nick Mangold joins Cooper Manning over a bowl of creamy broccoli and cheddar soup. Mangold details his journey to Ohio State and his memorable NFL combine experience with fellow Jets legend D'brickashaw Ferguson. In addition, Nick explains why Peyton Manning is his favorite Manning sibling and why he launched a BBQ sauce company after his playing days. 
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With Super Bowl LVII upon us, Cooper Manning revisits some of his favorite conversations with former Super Bowl Champions. Featuring legendary players such as Rod Woodson, Alan Fanaca, Shaun O’Hara and Mark Schlereth.
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Considered one of the best blocking fullbacks in NFL history, Lorenzo Neal joins Cooper Manning to discuss his life and NFL journey over a bowl of onion soup. How big of an adjustment was it for Neal to transition to fullback in the NFL? While discussing his high school wrestling career, Lorenzo Neal touches on his California state record for the fastest pin in a match. What family life lessons did Neal learned that made him successful in the NFL? Finally, Neal discusses the close connection he and his family share with Chargers legend LaDainian Tomlinson.
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12-year NFL Veteran and current NFL broadcaster Mark Schlereth joins Cooper Manning over a bowl of minestrone soup. Mark discusses growing up in Alaska as a football player and how it led to him attending the University of Idaho. How injuries in college almost derailed his football career. Mark's unique path to make it in the NFL, including almost becoming a tight end. How did Schlereth overcome his extensive injuries, including an incredible battle with kidney stones that led him to the hospital the night before a game? How did Schlereth's toughness rub off on his teammates, including Broncos great Rod Smith? Finally, what has it taken for Schlereth to become the broadcaster he is today?
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