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In an emotional and at times, high-tension conversation, Mike & Maurkice Pouncey sit with Ryan, Channing and Fred for a different type of Pivot episode than we are normally used to where the men discuss controversial topics, have extremely heated debates and reveal truth in some scrutinized situations that they’ve been associated with over the years.
Mike, former Miami teammate of Channing and Maurkice, a former teammate of Ryan’s in Pittsburgh, known for being two of the best Centers to play in the league during their prime began their NFL career both as first round picks and retired on the same day in Feb of 2021. Extremely talented, the brothers always were at the center of controversial topics and extremely loyal to causes they believed in which a lot of times went against cultural norms and often against their peers in the locker room.
Mike and Maurkice received a lot of backlash for their public support and loyalty to former Florida teammate and friend Aaron Hernandez after he was accused of murder and found guilty of several charges involved with serious off the field situations. For the first time since the death of Aaron Hernandez, the brothers publicly cleared the air and set the record straight on how their support was for the person, not the actions. Detailing the days of trial and leading up to finding Hernandez dead in his jail cell, many rumors and speculation circled about what really happened to Hernandez and both Mike and Maurkice share their personal insight into the situation. Fred also chimes in saying how he spoke to Aaron the night before he died as well and his thoughts on the overall feeling surrounding the incidents.
Being connected to controversy isn’t new to the Pouncey brothers as they also received backlash for their public support of President Trump and explain to the guys how they have no regrets or no care for the hate they received by doing so. Ryan and Maurkice get into a heated exchange while discussing the difference of opinions and seeing the world differently despite so many similarities in upbringing and culture.
Playing college football at Florida, the Pouncey Twins played for Urban Meyer, who they credit for helping them develop into mature men at an early age. Mike shares his thoughts on why Coach Meyer was not as successful at the NFL level as he was in College. Fortunate to play for Coach Mike Tomlin, Maurkice spends time explaining why Tomlin is the greatest leader of men and how he doesn’t get enough credit for the impact he has made on so many who have played for him. Ryan asks Maurkice about the infamous conversation that him and Big Ben had on the bench after the playoff loss in the 2020 season and what went through his mind that night to lead to early retirement. In a tearful explanation. Maurkice shares what that moment represented in his life and why it was so important for him to leave the NFL at that moment and also walk away from the game he loved with his brother on the same day.
Known for protecting QBs all of their lives, Ryan and Fred ask Mike and Maurkice their feelings about the new concussion protocol and how it’s changing the game.
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45 Comments
Crazy how everyone gets choked up talkin abt hernandez
Rc white washed lmao
Real, what Fred said. Look at my 49ers smh
As an identical twin that played two sports with my sister, this interview was phenomenal on so many levels! To see and listen to the love, respect, and support they have for each is something I’m uniquely blessed to also experience with my sister!!! I’m loving this podcast more and more!!!
Also disagree with the twins about Trump because a decent amount of policies Obama wanted were rejected & the unemployment % decreased for black people under him when Trump comes in & has majority he can pass the same/similar bills that Obama couldn't pass…
Lord Have Mercy!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾Once again, I love this episode and every single episode that I have ever watched from the PIVOT!! Great job👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I really liked the Aaron Hernandez story. I never knew about his story but it’s worth a listen.
They were so good, look so different now that they are retired. Crazy with lineman how some people totally change body style once they retire.
Just some really smart men talking about real shit and not arguing like rc said. Favorite podcast hands down
I appreciate Mr. Ryan Clark for speaking the truth and this is not the only time he stayed true to the facts. This county has always been racist, but during and after trump's presidency, this country is now racist as hell.
Shout out to the Pouncey brothers. Them boys are REAL twins✊🏾
Maurkice wildin. Police sign up for da shit.
Amazing one of the best shows
I thought I was going to hear about Arron and I was hearing a republican speech stopped watching after that.
Your view about Trump is dead wrong I don't know where y'all get them views from
17:42
Love pounceys and love trump
Pouncey’s look like they could be Michael Beasley brothers 😂
Poucey bro’s are as real is it gets! Much respect for the realness and honesty!
Worth the first round pick glad you retired a Dolphin!
I know real niggas when I hear and see them. Them pouncey twins the real thang
Ryan Clark. Sir. That's called premonition.
Thirty minutes into this and it's great
Watched/ listened to ever minute of it. 💯
The pouncey bros real dudes. smart and tell it how it is. RC didn't like them telling facts they lived threw did he. True is ppl bend issues either way that best fits their side or their ppl INSTEAD OF WHATS BEST FOR ALL PPL!. Pouncey bros saying color dont matter when u poor FACTS. PPL DIVIDE PUT LIVE IT AND COLORS ARE CLOSER THEN U THINK RC
The Gators edition
Them boys really put in that work after retirement wow 😂
They recently released all aaron Hernandez prison calls and he has one with pouncey and pouncey said he love his ass ate lmaoo
Man, MUCH respect to the Pouncey Brothers. They are some intelligent people.
RC didn’t want to hear the facts
Easily an Top 5 episode!! Potential HOF'ers that lived the gridiron….
RC was amazing!!! Shut down that BS!
Solid young men.
Great, great, great interview!!!! This is a master class on how to speak your opinions, listen and possibly learn from the other person, or at least try and understand their perspective. Ya haven’t missed on an episode yet.
Thanks Ryan For Sticking Up For Black People!!
This was by far my favorite episode. They have really matured over the years and it’s ridiculous how they are portrayed in the media.
RC’s I had a Dream moment 😂
No one will agree on it all and more people need to find common ground and build solutions for the problems.
I'm an old white guy and I feel that Donald Trump had good policies. However, Twitter was his downfall.
RC is really good at this. RC is on some Barbara Walters, Oprah level skill. I get from his conversations what I get from what Real Sports does. Channing brings levity without undermining the gravity of a topic and Fred brings an intelligence but RC pulls the humanity out of these guests that we only see on TV.
TRUMP 2024
Pouncey Twins legit. They know what's up.
These guys have lost weight like a motha! What the F!!! CONGRATULATIONS, DUDES!
I'm surprised to hear the twins say the risk of brain injury is worth it for their sons especially considering how close to Hernandez they were. The thing that is hard for anyone that hasn't dealt with it is the depression that comes with CTE and the torture that the person goes through when dealing with it.
I love this episode sm Man they both so real & authentic, such a breath of fresh air 💯🔥🔥 shout out da Pouncey twins 🤝