BPR77 Tyjuan Hagler

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The Indianapolis Colts are one of only two remaining undefeated teams. As they prepare to face AFC South rival Jacksonville on MNF, starting LB and special teams standout Tyjuan Hagler is ready. He may not be a household name yet, but watch his aggressive style and you’ll understand why he wants to be remembered as one of the best to play the game. Tyjuan called after a long day of practice to talk about life as a Super Bowl champion.

Shownotes: David Kindervater (host); Tyjuan Hagler (NFL player guest)

• 0:30 – Bye week bliss came at a good time, plenty of R&R
• 0:40 – Getting ready for the rival Jags on Monday Night Football
• 1:24 – Starting at linebacker, expect to see more of#56 this season
• 1:34 – Working his way up and now is his time
• 2:10 – Playing all the linebacker positions with no preference
• 2:29 – Colts President Bill Polian: “Tyjuan Hagler continues to be a force”
• 3:00 – Working with LB Coach Murphy and asking a lot of questions
• 3:29 – Spending a rookie season on the PUP list, watching and learning
• 3:58 – Importance of special teams duty, loving to run and hit
• 4:28 – Colts are last year’s Super Bowl champions, not this year’s
• 5:25 – Undefeated season starting again brings back confident memories
• 6:01 – Coach Dungy: great coach, great man, great role model
• 6:23 – Colts will take underdog role with Patriots hype, square off is Nov. 4
• 6:55 – High expectations to be one of the best to play the game

Links: Colts.com, NFL.com