The Backyard Banter Podcast Episode 7: Matt Williamson - I got lucky, but I also made my own luck
By: Matt Harmon
March 18th, 2016
March 18th, 2016
Former Cleveland Browns and ESPN scout, and current co-host of The Dynasty Blueprint podcast, Matt Williamson, joins up for the seventh edition of the podcast to tell his long and winding tale. Williamson held multiple evaluation jobs at both the college and NFL level, and brings invaluable insight for anyone looking to gain employment in a team's front office. He also shares his perspective on working in the media, and the various transitions his life underwent as he worked hard to continue his dream of holding a job focused on football.
Highlights from this episode include:
The YouTube broadcast is at the top of this page, and the audio is below. Additionally, you can also subscribe on iTunes or through Stitcher for an audio only version to listen at your own convenience. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a rating and review through the various podcast apps.
Highlights from this episode include:
- Growing up in Pittsburgh and being completely immersed in the culture of the Steelers.
- Leaving a job that paid him well with good hours to take a recruiting job with Pitt that would not hold the same benefits.
- How the support and sacrifices of his wife were invaluable ingredients to his success.
- Consistently beating the odds to get jobs many others were after, including as an NFL scout.
- Williamson's current transition from working with ESPN to being out on his own as a freelancer writer.
The YouTube broadcast is at the top of this page, and the audio is below. Additionally, you can also subscribe on iTunes or through Stitcher for an audio only version to listen at your own convenience. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a rating and review through the various podcast apps.
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