Episode 16 features my interview with former NFL Defensive Back - Cris Dishman, who is currently serving as the Defensive Backs Coach for the XFL's New York Guardians.
Cris was born and raised in Louisville, KY in a very sports-centric family, where everyone played at least one sport. He attended DeSales Catholic High School, where as a multi-sport athlete, he excelled in Football, Basketball and Track - including breaking records in track that were previously held for over 30 years.
As a dual sport athlete in football and track at Purdue University - Cris always knew he wanted to play pro football. What many folks may not know is Cris went to Purdue as a receiver, but was moved to defensive back/corner back in the first team meeting. Call it a "twist of fate" if you want, but "the rest" (as they say) is history! After receiving his BS in Criminal Justice, Cris entered the NFL Draft.
He was selected by the Houston Oilers with the 125th overall pick in the 1988 NFL Draft. During his 13 NFL seasons, he spent eight years with the Houston Oilers, two years with the Washington Redskins, two years with the Kansas City Chiefs and his last with the Minnesota Vikings. Cris's best "pro" season was in 1991, when he ran a 7-game stretch of forcing a turnover in each game. That season he received "all pro" status and was selected to the Pro bowl.
Intro music "Next Level" used under license by Composer Rujay Torres.