Phaith takes a look into Alabama’s Friday night lights, sports media, and community service with veteran broadcaster Jeh Jeh Pruitt. This nugget filled conversation covers the Pell City/ Oxford rivarlies, high school and college championships, 38 years of Sideline, NIL opportunities, community change with the Dannon Project and much more!
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Jeh Jeh Pruitt
02:56 The Origin of the Name ‘Jeh Jeh’
06:03 High School Football Memories
15:35 Transitioning to College Football
20:02 Lessons from Winning and Life
21:47 The Importance of Family and Relationships
22:16 The Power of Storytelling and Helping Others
25:36 NIL Opportunities and Their Impact on Athletes
30:13 Character and Community Support in Sports
37:21 The Dannon Project: A Mission to Help Others
43:43 Legacy and the Future of the Dannon Project