Inside The Boca Raton Bowl

Ep. 14 - Desmond Howard: Heisman, Super Bowl, College GameDay & Boca Raton Bowl Memories

Heisman Trophy winner. Super Bowl MVP. ESPN College GameDay staple. In this episode of Inside the Boca Raton Bowl Podcast, Paige Kornblue sits down with Desmond Howard to talk about the moments, mentors, and mindset that shaped his remarkable journey from Cleveland to Michigan, from NFL Sundays to ESPN Saturdays. Desmond also shares his memories of being part of the Boca Raton Bowl, his passion for college football, and his thoughts on where the game is headed. He also discusses discipline, sacrifice, fatherhood, and why kindness remains his ultimate game plan. In this episode:  Memories of calling the Boca Raton Bowl and living in Boca Raton Early Sports Journey: Baseball, basketball, track, and football beginnings Recruitment & Michigan Decision: Why he chose Ann Arbor - and stayed. Legendary Mentors: Bo Schembechler, Bill Gutbrod, and the impact of Greg Harden Position switch that led to a Heisman Trophy as a wide receiver 11 NFL seasons and Super Bowl XXXI MVP with the Packers Behind the scenes of ESPN College GameDay — 20 years in the chair State of college football: NIL, transfer portal & playoff expansion Fatherhood: lessons learned and advice to dads Life Perspective: Complain less, work hard and the power of kindness @desmondhoward www.DesmondHoward.com www.ESPN.com @BocaBowl www.BocaRatonBowl.com

Ep. 13 - From Mahomes to Zappe: The Night Records Fell at the Boca Raton Bowl

From mentoring Patrick Mahomes at Texas Tech to guiding Bailey Zappe and Western Kentucky through a record-shattering performance under the lights of the 2021 Boca Raton Bowl, Coach Zach Kittley has been at the center of some of college football’s biggest moments. Now the youngest head coach in Division I FBS, Kittley joins Inside the Boca Raton Bowl to reflect on: The night Bailey Zappe broke Joe Burrow’s NCAA passing record in Boca Raton Leadership lessons learned coaching Mahomes, Zappe, and other stars Building a culture rooted in family, toughness, and fun How NIL, the transfer portal, and new challenges are shaping today’s game Balancing life as a play-caller, leader, and father of three Relive the night records fell — and hear what’s next from one of football’s brightest young minds only on Inside the Boca Raton Bowl with Paige Kornblue! www.BocaRatonBowl.com

Ep. 12 - Sports Legends, Life Lessons: A Father’s Day Tribute

Inside the Boca Raton Bowl huddles up with some of the biggest names in sports to talk about the title that matters most: Dad. Host Paige Kornblue shares powerful highlights from past conversations with athletes and coaches who open up about fatherhood, family, and the lessons learned along the way. You’ll hear from two-time Super Bowl MVP and former New York Giants star Eli Manning and NFL legend Emmitt Smith to Heisman Trophy/Super Bowl MVP/ESPN College Gameday’s Desmond Howard and University of Michigan Head Basketball Coach Dusty May as well as Florida Atlantic University Athletic Director Brian White and On the Ball training and development program’s Marc Nudelberg — all reflecting on what it means to lead at home just as much as on the field.  Because being a champion dad? That’s the real win. www.BocaRatonBowl.com [https://bocaratonbowl.com/] @bocabowl [https://www.instagram.com/bocabowl/]

Ep. 11 - Bowl Season Uncovered: Nick Carparelli on Why Bowl Games Matter

Bowl Season is evolving — and thriving. In this episode, Paige Kornblue sits down with Nick Carparelli, Executive Director of Bowl Season, to talk the College Football Playoff expansion, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, and how 45 bowl games continue to fuel local economies and create unforgettable moments for student-athletes nationwide from the Rose Bowl to the Boca Raton Bowl. It’s a fresh take on why Bowl Season really matters. Nick also shares his advice for breaking into the sports industry, shaped by a career across every level of the game… and a few memorable lessons from his time around Bill Belichick. Plus, an inside look at the business and behind-the-scenes work that keeps Bowl Season running strong all year long. From long-range logistics to community sponsorships and partnerships, Nick breaks down what it really takes to plan a bowl game, the organization that connects them all, and why the work doesn’t stop after the final whistle.  www.BowlSeason.com @bowlseason www.BocaRatonBowl.com @bocabowl

Ep. 10 - Sugar Ray Leonard: The Champion's Mindset

Get ready for a knockout episode of Inside the Boca Raton Bowl, where we sit down with boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard! In host Paige Kornblue’s conversation with Sugar Ray, it’s easy to see how the same resilience, self-belief, and teamwork that helped Sugar Ray dominate the boxing ring can also be applied to football and life itself. Recorded live following the YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s Inspiration Breakfast, Sugar Ray explained how it’s all about getting back up when you're knocked down and how mindset is what makes a true champion.  www.BocaRatonBowl.com www.YMCASPBC.org